LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hutt News, Volume 3, Issue 19, 2 October 1930, Page 7

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr. Harry Hayes, of the "Hutt News" staff, who has been on a six months' visit to the Old Country, returned by the "Bangitata" to-day.

Or. A. Grierson was again elected the representative of the Lower Hutt Borough Council on the Fetone Technical Higb School Board, at its meeting on Monday evening.

ParisMoners and "friends are reminded that a social will be held in the Anglican Church-room, Whites Line, on Friday evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs Thurlo Thompson who are leaving the district.

An excellent opportunity is offered at Hall's Corner, to prochase Xmas presents at less than wholesole price. Mr. Hall has decided to retire from active business and offers the whole of Ms entixeTy new stock at absurdly low prices to effect a complete clearance this month.

At a meeting' last week of the Epuni Tennis Cltfb it was decided to open t&te season on October 4th. at the Ejpurii Schools Further new members were elected., and everything points ta a good season. The cluib also intend holding, a dance on the 11th at the School when all enthusiasts and friends are cordially invited to both events.

Tihe Hutt Biver Board, by advertisement, in this issue, gives notice that the area of. land at the HuttMJiver Estuary is prohibited for the removal of shingle and sand and that any one so doing will be prosecuted without further notice. This step has been taken in order that the Board's, reclamation works may be protected. ~~

The choir of the, Lower Hutt Methodist ChuTeh has chosen it tfor tth|e premier item on their concert programme in St. James's Hall next Monday evening. It will he the first performance of the work in New Zealand, "England Expects!"—a message echoing down through the pageant of the years to stir men's hearts to deeds of greatness for the country that they love.

The 1930-31 season will be opened at the Hutt Bowling, Tennis and Croquet Club on Saturday afternoon. All the greens are in excellent order and a very successful season is expected. The President, Mr. Barton GingeT, will perform the opening ceremony at 2.30 p.m.

Stokes Valley residents and others are reminded of the dance" which will bo -held in Stokes Valley Public Hall on Saturday next. These dances have proved extremely popular in the past and under the capable direction of Mt Payne and the local ladies, an enjoyable time may be • oxpeeted. on Saturday. Mrs Eob'b will supply the music and. the ladies -will provide a dainty supper. Prizes will be given. ', ,;