Trans-Pacific Talk

Hutt News, Volume 20, Issue 12, 13 March 1946, Page 5

Trans-Pacific Talk

LOWER HUTT TO AMERICA ROMANCE OF THE SERVICES The Lower Hutt wife of an American serviceman—Mrs. W> F. Angelos (nee Miss Grace Tunley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. Tunley), had an unusual experience last Wednesday, when she had a trans-Pacific telephone conversation with her husband, whom she has not seen for three years. The call came from Denver, Colorado, where her husband is now living. Reception was good and the excited couple were able to enjoy a long conversation. Mrs. Angelos will leave Wellington for Auckland today, and will sail from New Zealand tomorrow by the Matson liner Lurline, en route to the United States, with a party of New Zealand wives and dependants of American servicemen. Growth of 'Population. It is expected that within three years Naenae will have a population of 11,000, Epuni 7,500, and Taita 6,500—a total of 25,000. Fires in Lower Hutt The Lower Hutt Fire Brigade had an easier time last week. Seven calls were received, six to grass lires and one to a chimney fire. Generous Oiler by Maoris. At the garden fete held on behalf of thp Woburn free kindergarten on Saturday afternoon, the president, Mr. K. Oliver, said that he had been asked by Mr. Fukutapu, director of the Arawa Club, to state that the Maori troupe, were willing to appear at any benefit entertainment. League of Mothers, The first meeting of the year of the Lower Hutt branch of the League of Mothers will be held on Thursday in Wesley Hall. A cordial invitation is extended to all mothers to be present. Late Arrivals at Concerts. The suggestion made at the annual meeting of the Wellington Chamber Music Society that entrance doors at concerts should be closed at 8.10 p.m and that late-comers should not be admitted until the conclusion of the first item brings to mind the experience of Neville Cardus, the well-known music critic, in Sydney a year or two ago. Mr. Cardus had written an article making the same suggestion and criticising latecomers strongly. At a concert the following week he found that his suggestion had been adopted—and he himself was shut out, Hor he arrived late! - •. ~,■. Demand for State Houses To prevent the operations of 'claim jumpers" some prospective occupiers N of State houses in the VVaddington, Naenae and Taita areas are taking up the houses while the workmen are still on the job. Help to Free Ambulance. The Lower Hutt City Council has made a grant of £250 to the Wellington District Free Ambulance. A letter of thanks was received at the last meeting of the Council. flayers Wanted for Pipe Band. The Hutt Valley Pipe Band will be pleased to hear of any boys or young men desirous of learning to play the bagpipes. No previous experience Is essential and it is not necessary to be of Scottish descent. Those interested are asked to contact the secretary, Mr. T. Muir, at 3 Avon Street, Waiwhetu, or at the band room in the Hutt Recreation Ground Granstand, at 7 o'clock next Monday evening. Band Contest. The Lower Hutt Civic Band and the Lower Hutt Municipal Band have entered for the New Zealand Band Contest to be held at Christchurch, commencing next Sunday. There are 37 entries. The adjudicator will be Mr. E. P. Kerry, of Sydney. Primary Schools' Sports. At the Hutt Valley Primary Schools' Sports Association's meeting last week points were scored as follows: Wilford School 70 points; Randwick 58; Petone West, 57; Pe~ tono Central, 41; Muritai, 20; Petone Convent 17. Wilford School also won the competition at the recent swimming carnival. High School Swimming Sports. The Hutt Valley High School swimming sports were held in the Ridditord Baths on Monday. Competition was keen, and some good peprformances were put up. The champions are Jennifer Dudding, girls' senior; Shirley Baxter, girls' junior; R. jarden, boys' senior; B. Goilan and K. Fraser, equal, boys' junior. S. Macaskill, with 45ft 9in., beat the record for the plunge by Sin. The points gained by the houses were: Baldwin, 125 J; Kidson, 103; School, 70; Rushworth 541.

Address on Farming Industry. At the National Club on Wednesday evening, March 20th, Mr. B. V. Cooksley, president of the New Zealand Farmers' Federation, will give an address on the importance of the farming industry to New Zealand economy. Mr. Cooksley will shortly be leaving New Zealand to attend the International Conference of farmers to be held in London.