OTAKI NOTES.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 1 December 1934, Page 3

OTAKI NOTES.

' , FRIDAY. It is probable that a local hotel will be changing hands at an early dateMr. Pickett, of the Otaki Post Office • staff, is at present enjoying his annual holiday. The Very Rev! Father Daniel Hurley, 5.M.,, has been appointed Provincial of the Marist Fathers in New Zealand. * Mrs. 0. W. Stewart, of Otaki, is the guest of Mrs. R. S. H. Buchanan, £hristchurch, for the Burley-Stewart wedding. •The condition of Nurse Sell, who met with an accident yesterday morning, shows slight improvement. Nurse Sell will, however,, be in hospital for some time. The death occurred at the Wellington hospital on Tuesday of Mr. Albert Edward 'Watson, who recently"' met witn an accident at Waikanae. Deceased leaves a widow to mourn her loss. ; : i/Cr. and Mrs. F. J. Ryder left on "Wednesday for Invercargill on holiday, Expecting to "be away for about a month. Mr. and Mrs. Ryder intena to visit the Royal show and other places of'interest'. Business places in the town and district are being brightened up and painting is being.carried out at various placesf; At Otaki the Family Hotel and the Cosy theatre are receiving attention, and when the work is complete should be a credit to all concerned. The Family Hotel has also received expert attention otherwise and is a "home away from home."

v BOWLING.

An interesting match for the Buckles took place on the local green oti "Wednesday afternoon when the holdersWilson, McGilligan (sub.) Hurrell, and McGrill (s) were defeated by Booth, Beauchamp, Warnock, and Windley (s) 21—19. " ' In a match for the golden rule Weenink (holder) on Tuesday evening defeated Morgan, 23—16. On the 12th head Morgan led, 12—3. There will be a gala day at Qtaki at the week-end and all players should be on the green at 10.15 a.m. when the • draw will be made. The skips are to be allowed to pick their own No. 3,i but Nos. ,1 and 2 will be drawn for. Already Terrace End and Foxton have promised to send two rinks each, while Petone, Porirua, Paekakariki, Manakau and Levin are expected to be well represented. Other clubs may also be represented, and a big day is Jooked forward to. Playing for the rule last evening Weenink (holder) was beaten by Nicolsbn, 23—21. The latter overhauled his opponent's handicap on the second head but after this Weenink played splendidly and led 15—7. The challenger, however, steadily gained and won by the narrow margin of two t points.

ACCIDENTS.

A motor crash occurred at Moutere Hospital corner, Otaki, yesterday morning at about 8.30. Mr. Matenga Baker, mail contractor - ,, was on his way to the train, and was rounding corner, when he met Mr. C. P Jensen's motor-lorry, containing milk for the factory, and driven by Mr. H. Hanlon. Although, the • brakes were used an impact occurred arid both vehicles were turned into the fance, the car narrowly missing a telegraph post. The. motor-lorry's chassis was badly bent, the axle also, bent, and the body shot forward, while a quantity of milk was spilled. The ear's mudguard and axle, were damaged. At the time Mr. Baker had as passengers Nurse Sell, and Messrs H. Roera and Tereturu. All were shaken and Nurse fell to the road, receiving concussion. She received attention at Moutere Hospital. The other passengers escaped with a shaking.

MANAKAU.

The Manakau Progressive Association is making an endeavour to have a foot bridge erected across the Wai-

Jmwa river so as to give better access i to the beach. It is also hoped zo have a supply of fresh water fdr ; the benefit / "of- visitors. The bridge should be the means of. tempting many to patronise the beach, which is regarded as one of the best on the coast. If the work is undertaken it is hoped to have the structure complete before Christinas. Mrs. Atkins, sen., who has been in indifferent health for ' some time, is now receiving medical attention at • "Wellington, and it is hoped that benefit will be derived.

A POPULAR MANAGER. APPOINTMENT OF MR. E. S. MORSE. " Press" in making reference to the re-opening W the Harbour Light Theatre, fcyttelton, the lease of which recently changed hands states that extensive alterations have oeen tarried out. The whole of the m.enor has been re-decorated, while modern lighting is a vast improvement. New carpets have been laid throughout, while two new projectors have been ,n----gtalled. Before the opening the Mayor (Mr. Lester) introduced the new manager, Mr. B. S. Morse, late of Otata

and Levin, to the audience and then called on Mrs. McCombs, M.P., to declare the theatre open. Mrs. McCombs congratulated Mr. Morse on his appointment and on the excellent job he had made of the renovati&ns. It was a fine, comfortable theatre, and a credit' to the town. The cinema, she said, had become part of the life of the people. It was wonderful to think that in these days people could sit in comfort in their own home town'and watch the world go by. In every part of the world it was being realised what a tremendous influence the cinema had on the lives of people, and cultured people were now taking an active interest in it. The manager of the theatre, Mr. Morse, said that, on behalf of himself and his principal, Mr. Frank Fowler, he wished to thank the Mayor for his presence and kind remarks, and he especially wished to thank Mrs. McCombs for coming from, Sumner to open the theatre, and for her good wishes. He was grateful to the public for their interest and patronage. Although mueh had been done during the week the theatre had been closed there was still much to do. \

OTAKI A. A. AND C. CLUB. EVENING SPORTS MEETING. The second of a series of evening sports meetings in connection with the above was held on the domain on Wednesday evening when there was a good attendance of interested spectators. The events, thanks largely to a numebr of cyclists from Levin, were interesting and keen races ensued. The arrangements were on the whole good ■but the Club should attend to the matter cf the children who crowd the course. Following arc the results: — Boys' Race, .10 and under: Jack Flutey 1, Howard Roach 2. A good race. . ' Half-mile Cycle: Hughes, Soyds, 1; Batten, 60yds, 2; Wilkinson, scr., 3. ; Also started: Housiaux 10, Stevens and Butt 35, Coulter and Milroy 40, Hornig 1 50. Hughes led the field throughout < and won nicely by nearly a length, ] with Wilkinson close up behind Batten. .] Junior Boys, 75yds: D. Garrity 1, R. ; Evans 2, K. Kirkwood 3. A good fin- ] ish. 120yds Handicap: J. MacLeod, 10 , yds, 1; W. Henry, 4yds, 2; Piki, Byds, 3. Also started: Gordon 3, Evans 7, t Heifer 7. A good finish. One and a-half Mile Cycle: Wilkin- ( son, scr, 1; Batten, 120yds, 2; Milroy, j 85yds, 3; Hornig, 100yds, 4. Also j started: Housiaux 20, Butt 80, Stevens 85, Coulter 95, Judd 100, Hughes 170, i Simcox 210, Simcox and Hughes led J the field by 50yds, then followed Coulter, Judd, and Batten. The next lap saw Stevens better his position, with Wilkinson gaining. The third lap saw Hughes, Simcox, Coulter, and Milroy leading, after which the latter moved up, followed by Butt and Batten. But then took command, Batten and Wilkinson following in order with Milroy and Hornig handy. Butt main- j tained a break for a time but failed ] to live to his reputation, and faded, < giving way to Wilkinson, Batten, Mil-. '< roy and Hornig. Itv was a good race, 7 but the winner had something in re- ] serve. j Boys, under 10 years: V. Bevari 1, Hapai 2, L. Boulton 3. A good con- < test. 220yds Handicap: M. Gordon, syds, •. 1; J. MacLeod, 15yds, 2; W. Henry, 5 ; yds, 3. Hakaraia, 16yds, also started. \ MacLeod led till almost on the tape, but Gordon just managed to win by about three inches. Boys' Half-mile Cycle: A.'Murrell, 100yds, 1; R. Evans, scr., 2; Batten, scr., 3. Also started: Mildenhall 100, ,J. Dunsmere 75, Simcox 25. Murrell won easily, two lengths separating second and third. Three-mile Cycle: Coulter, 250yds, 1; Milroy, 170yds, 2; Butt, 180yds, 3; Hughes, 400yds, 4. Also started: Wilkinson, scr.- Batten 200, Judd 250, Hornig 280. Simcox 425, George 100. Hughe* made a goo'fl break on the field, holding it for some time, while in the third lap Coulter and Hornig moved up, followed by Butt and Batten, who had a break of fifty yards. Milroy and George, Wilkinson well behind. Butt improved his position, then George followed. Half-way through Hughes led by fifty yards, then came Butt, Hornig, Coulter, and Milroy, then a break of forty yards, with Batten and George well nhead. of Wilkinson. Hornig fell in the next lap but remounted. Hughes and Coulter at this stage were making the pace, twenty yards ahead of Milroy and Butt, then came Hornig, George and Battsn. Coulter then led, Hughes and Butt in his wake, while a little later Butt went to the front, followed by Coulter. Milrov and Hughes. This order was maintained for a time, then Coulter.'with a good sprint, went ahead to win easily, ton yards separating the otlioj placed men. Girls' Race, over 10 years: Rangi Hakaraia 1, Helen Cook 2, R, Roeri 3. .A good race. 440yds Handicap: M. Gordon, 20yds, 1; Winterburn, 35yds, 2. The only two to finish. Won nicely. Also started: Henry 25, P. Hakaraia 30, J. MacLeod j 40. and S. Hakaraia 45. i Boys' Race, 440yds: Piki 1, Gray 2, Bevan 3. Won nicelv. Westling. Hapai defeated Hakaraia, Winterburn beat Don Judd, securing two falls, Raika beat Longhurst. two falls to nil, while Wineera and Retter staged a draw. This was an exciting bout, and caused a deal of interest.