FEILDING

Manawatu Standard, Volume L, Issue 303, 18 November 1930, Page 8

FEILDING

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. (Special to “Standard.”) Mr J. S. Tingey prebided at a meeting of the committee of the Feilding Chamber of Commerce, there being also present Messrs C. E. Taylor (Mayor), T. S. Goldsmith, T. G. Lawson, A. J. Kellow, C. S. JefFs, H. H. Tolley, G. J. Fitzpatrick, A. J. Humphreys and A. C. McCorkindale. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs G. Kilvington and F. J. Allen. HIGHWAYS BOARD CONSTITUTION. A request that the chamber support a resolution that the constitution of the Main Highways Board be altered to give more representation to motor owners was received from the Papakura chamber, which body, in the course of an explanation of its object, pointed out that the motorists of the Dominion had a minority representation on the board, which comprised three representatives of the Government, two county representatives and one from the motor owners. The Papakura chamber suggested that the board be re-constituted ns follows: One representative from the Public Works Department, two from the motor associations, two from the counties, one from the municipalities, and one from the commercial motor vehicle owners. This would still give the motorists a minority vote of three on a board of seven, but the representation would be stronger. Discussing the request, the chairman said lie thought it a reasonable one and that the chamber might well consider endorsing it. The motorists today paid largely into the taxation of the Dominion and this entitled them to more representation on the board. Mr Taylor, however, was of the opinion that the chamber should consider the matter further before it voted on it. It was true to speak of the motorist as providing the greater proportion of the country’s taxes, but it had to be remembered that, generally speaking, the motorist was the ordinary taxpayer of the day. The money gained from this source was used in the improving of roads and the subsidising of local bodies, and it was ultimately hoped to be a big factor in derating. The motorists already had representation on the board and Mr Taylor could not see that they required any more. In the speaker’s opinion it would be wrong to suggest giving the motor interests three representatives on a board of seven, for it might mean the handing over to America of a good deal of the motoring business of the Dominion and this was only one of the aspects that should bo considered by the chamber before it voted on it. The chairman said he had every regard for the points raised by Mr Taylor, but he still thought the request of the Papakura chamber a reasonable one and moved that Feilding support its move to have the constitution of the board altered. The motion, however, lapsed for want of a seconder, the chamber proceeding to other business. GENERAL. The chamber merely “received” a 'letter from Mr P. G. Guy, Feilding representative on the Manawatu-Oroua Po\yer Board, urging that the Government be asked to purchase the Palmerston North electric power plant as a stand-by plant, no comment being offered by any member. Mr Tolley, who represented the chamber at the conference of the Associated Chambers at Mt. Cook, reported on the various remits that came before the conference and at the conclusion of his statement received a vote of thanks. ST. PAUL’S CHURCH. The annual report of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Feilding, records steady progress in all branches of church work during the year. The roll of communicant members numbers 210, an increase of 22, while the attendance at communion services constituted a record, a total of 640 being registered. The minister solemnised 11 marriages, 14 baptisms and conducted 10 funerals. “Old and new members were delighted to meet Rev. George Budd, Moderator of the General Assembly, who conducted the jubilee services, a time of heartening and blessing to all who were privileged to be present; also we were pleased to welcome the former Pastor, Rev. T. Miller, M.A., who came from Dunedin to assist and preached at the thanksgiving services. The session has been strengthened by the election of Messrs Hugh Mclntyre M.A., LL.B., Mr K. Ross, M.A., and Mr B. Hall, all of whom have rendered good service. It is a. matter for regret that we are to lose Mr Hall, on transfer to Masterton, who will carry with him the best wishes of all for himself and family in his new sphere of work. The debit balance of £265 10s 3d has been completely wiped out, the year’s operations closing with a credit balance of £lO 2s 6d. It is pleasing to report that the ordinary Sunday collections show a substantial increase. The Jubilee celebrations were an outstanding sucess and will long be remembered by all who took part. The Jubilee offering realised £240 12s. The thanksgiving boxes have also been a successful innovation, no less than £3O 7s being received from these contributions. The committee continues to rely largely on sustentation subscribers and thanks them heartily for their support. In connection with the church property, ; the committee has written off £53 Is 6d for depreciation. During the year the committee approved of a proposal to lay down a tennis court on the church property and satisfactory arrangements have been made for the work to be completed. The thanks of the committee are due to the lion, treasurer, Mr O. Aldis, and lion, auditor, Mr E. J. Wackrill, for their excellent services. “During the year Mrs Pagan and Misses F. Worsfold and H. Wilson retired from the teaching staff of the Sunday school, the two latter after a number of years of very faithful service. We desire to record our appreciation of their services, also that of Mrs Pagan as leader of the senior girls’ class. Rev. D. R. McDonald has kindly given his services with the latter class and our thanks are due to him for this assistance. We have also the pleasure of welcoming to our teaching staff Miss Field and Mr J. Standbrook, also Miss M. Aldis, who has again taken up the work. An outstanding event during the year was the children’s Jubilee address by the Moderator of the General Assembly. A record number of scholars sat this year for the assembly examinations, the totals being 24 for scripture, 24 for memory work and 14 for essay. Two were successful in securing first-class prizes for the whole Presbytery, whilst the remainder gained most creditable marks. Ten prizes and six certificates were also won by our scholars in the Wellington Sunday School Union examinations. Contributions to missions amount to £l4 15s, half of which goes to Home Missions and half to Foreign. During the year twelve meetings of St. Paul’s Presbyterian Women’s Mission Union were held. “The suggested syllabus in Harvest Field has been the guide for study each month, and we have also had numerous missionary letters and the

following speakers: Mrs Spence, on Home Missions; Mrs Watson, who represented us, spoke on her impressions of the conference; Mrs Ross, on Miss Gavin’s work in India; Mrs G. Brown on the conference; Mrs Porter, on the work of the B. and F. Bible Society. The event of the year was the jubilee, when the P.W.M.U. members had the organisation of the “old-time tea, this being a most successful function. Miss Campbell was appointed C.M.L. secretary in May. During the year £4 14s has been forwarded to the Maori Girls’ School, at Marton, also jam, fruit, some cutlery and clothes. Two sacks of old clothes and a Christmas cake were sent to Sister May (Nuhaka Maoris), also a Christmas cake and £1 to one of our Home missionaries. We also donated £5 to evangelistic work in China, £l2 to the New Hebrides (£7 of which is to keep a native teacher), £3 to Home missions and £1 to the Training Institute. “In November the Girls’ Auxiliary had the pleasure of meeting Miss Mathew, missionary from India. We sent her £2 10s 6d at Christmas for the purchase of a camera; also a parcel, value £2 14s 6d, to be added to the box sent back with Miss Mathew to assist her in her work. A sale of work in September realised £37 8s 2d. Of this £l2 was allocated to our G.A. missionary, Miss Mathew, £5 to the Turakina Maori Girls’ College, £5 to Home Missions and £8 to the budget.

“At the beginning of the year Mr George Bartholomew was re-elected choirmaster, and it is gratifying to note that the choir has increased and now numbers 24. Great interest is being taken by all members, the weekly practices being well attended. During the jubilee celebrations, special singing was rendered and much appreciated by the congregation. A recent event, undertaken by the choir, was a very successful concert. FEILDING HIGH SCHOOL. After having to contend with much delay in regard to its request to the Education Department for alterations and additions to the school buildings, the board of managers’' of the Feilding Agricultural High School has at last received an assurance from tho department that the work will be proceeded with forthwith, Mr H. H. Tolley, chairman of the board, making an announcement to this effect at the meeting of the committee of the Feilding Chamber of Commerce. The board’s representation to the Education Department for an additional room and additions to the refectory at the school date approximately over the last year and although the board received many assurances that its request would receive every consideration and finally, some months ago, was informed that the work had been approved, no headway on the actual building programme could be obtained. Last week the board made further representations to Hon. J. G. Cobbe on the matter, pointing out the urgency of the work and tho impossibility, if the work was not started at once, of tho additions being available for tho use of the school next year. Last night Mr Tolley stated he was pleased to be able to announce that Mr Cobbe had telegraphed to say the work would be expedited. It was hoped to proceed further with the building programme at an early date. AVIATION ACTIVITIES. Something unusual in the way of aviation will be seen in Feilding on Saturday afternoon when “A” flight of the New Zealand Air Force from Auckland pays a visit. The flight is timed to arrive here from New Plymouth at about 3.30 p.m. The flight, which will consist of five ’planes, will be under the command of Commander C. J. Seabrook, A.F.C., and will base at the Feilding Aero Club’s aerodrome at Parorangi. Weather conditions permitting, a flying display by tho flight will be given. It is a happy coincidence that the arrival of the flight takes place at a time when the Feilding Aero Club is calling for pupils for training purposes, and the visit of these ’planes will probably stimulate interest. Several intending pupils have already sent in their names to the club which, if tho occasion demands it, has the services of three ’planes at its disposal for training. MAGISTRATE’S COURT. Mr R. M. Watson, S.M., presided over the usual fortnightly sitting of the Feilding Magistrate’s Court this moinPOLICE CASES.

Driving a car without a license cost AVilliam Reid, of Feilding, £3 and costs 10s.

Frank Walker, of Feilding, was fined 15s and costs 10s for riding a cycle on the footpath. For securing possession of a firearm contrary to Section 20 of the Firearms Act, 1920, J. W. Kilpatrick, of Mangarimu, was fined 10s and 10s costs, and on a second charge, of being unlawfully in possession of a firearm, was ordered to pay Court costs amounting to 10s. On the information of tho borough ranger, J. F. Bishop, drover, of Feilding, was fined ss, with 2os 6d costs, for having a horse at large on a public road.

A penalty of ss, with costs amounting to 26s 6d, was imposed on W. R. Garlick, drover, of Feilding, for allowing a horse to wander at large. CIVIL LIST.

Judgment by default was granted plaintiff in the following undefended civil cases: —J. G. Fergusson v. F. Hirst, £2 2s 6d, costs £1 4s 6d ; P. P. Stevens v. J. Simeon, £5 7s, costs £1 18s 6d ; P. P. Ste vens v. A. Simeon, £5 13s 6d, costs £2 2s 6d; G. T. Watts v'. J. E. Cockloft, £2 3s 4d, costs £1 3s 6d; W. and Coy., Ltd., v. G. Mann, £1 16s Bd, costs Bs. For disobedience or a maintenance order in respect of Iris wife and children, C. J. Warn, late of Feilding, was sentenced to six weeks’ imprisonment, prisoner to be released on payment of £lO from arrears owing. NOTES. The annual synod of the Hawke’s Bay-Manawatu district of the Methodist Church will be held at Feilding this week, Rev. F. Copeland being the chairman.