FEILDING.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIII, Issue 16, 16 December 1932, Page 4

FEILDING.

FIRE BOARD MEETING. The quarterly meeting of the Feilding Fire Board was held yesterday afternoon, Mr W. E. Carthew presiding. Also present were Messrs E. Fair, V. E. Smith, W. A. Parton and D. S. N. McCartney. Discussing some of the regulations in the Fire Brigades Amendment Act, Mr Parton referred to the two new fire engines belonging to the brigade. The speaker considered the mileage run by these machines so small, and the depreciation also so slight, that there was no need for the board to establish a fund for depreciation. Mr Parton also mentioned the heavy traffic fees paid for fire engines by the board, considering that with the little use the roads were put to by the engines it was an imposition that boards should have to pay these fees. The board agreed with Mr Parton but considered that nothing could be done in the matter. ! The Department of Internal Affairs forwarded the report, of the Chief Inspector of Fire Brigades, on the brigade, the report being received. During consideration of a letter from the Christchurch Fire Board regarding the protection of property outside, fire districts, Mr Parton referred to the inspection made by Superintendent Sporle of the precincts of the freezing works at Aorangi. Mr Parton thought the board should come to an agreement with the company on the lines suggested by the superintendent. The works were well reticulated with stand-pipes and in every respect were well organised and equipped against an outbreak of fire. The board discussed the question or the works and it was decided to extend the Feilding fire district to cover the works at an annual retaining fee and an hourly charge for the brigade’s services at a fire. It was also decided. to ask the freezing company to purchase 500 feet of hose, the board not to charge a retaining fee for the first year if the company does so. •The report of the superintendent (published yesterday) was adopted and seasonal greetings exchanged between the chairman and members of the boh id. LYTTON STREET SCHOOL. The long awaited ' event in the scholastic year so far as the children are concerned took place at the Lytton Street School yesterday afternoon, when the annual breaking-up ceremony was held. Favoured by splendid weather, the grounds were thronged by parents and visitors all of whom showed a keen interest in the children’s sports which were held. Some very interesting races were witnessed, any lack of speed on records being compensated for by the enthusiasm with which the children entered into the various events. In addition to the sports programme, a number of competitions arranged by the Parents’ Association did good business, while the patronage accorded a produce and sweet stall kept a band of willing lady workers very busy. . , At the conclusion of the sports, the

children were assembled and addressed by Mr J. Penney, chairman of the School Committee, who apologised for tlie absence of Hon. J. G. Cobbe and several other prominent gentlemen. Mr Penney congratulated the children on the work they had done during the year and called on Mr J. S. Tingey, Feilding representative on the Wanganui Education . Board, to present the season’s trophies. Mr Tingey expressed his pleasure at attending the gathering and went on to pay a tribute to the teachers at the school for the good results obtained in the recent examinations. Dealing with the proficiency examinations, Mr Tingey said that 32 pupils in Standard ’6 had obtained their proficiency certificate, while nine had been awarded competency certificates. These figures represented a per centage of proficiency of 74.4 which, in comparison with the average percentage of the Feilding district of 62, reflected the greatest credit on the teaching at Lytton Street and also on the ability of the children. After addressing some remarks to the elder children on the duties which lay ahead of them, Mr Tingey presented the Herbert Smith Trust Cup for athletic events and the dux gold I medal to Derek Fair. The cups were won by the following pupils: Girls’ tennis cup, Jean Nairn; boys’ tennis cup. Cam Parkes; girls’ athletic cup, Nellie Sims; boys’ athletic cup, Cyril Brown.

The proficiency and attendance certificates were also presented by Mr Tingey, following which the pupils of Standard 6 presented the headmaster, Mr W. C. Wilson, with a crystal salad bowl. Cheers for the teachers, parents and visitors concluded a very enjoyable afternoon.

The following are the results of the sports events: — BOYS’ RACES.

50yds, under 6 years.—Rose Hendry 1 -Tom Footed 2, Don Sandilands 3. Under 7 years: Raymond Amer 1, Keith Heys 2, Harry Baldock 3. 100 yds three-legged race, over 12 years: M. Christian and H. Allen 1 ; W. James and B. Mason 2, R. Garhck and A. Allen 3. 50yds, under 8 years: Murry Bowater 1 Vaughan Law 2, Peter Wild 3. Under 9 years: Colin Hicks 1, Ivan Sporle 2. Ivan Jenkins 3. Under 10 years: Ted Hewitt 1, Gordon Allen 2, Robert Campbell 3. 75yds, under 11 years: Russell Harding 1, David Patton 2, Denis True 3. 100yds open: Cyril Brown 1, George Fisher 2, Tom Fowles 3. 7oyds, under 12yrs: Russell Harding 1, Peter Norris 2, David Patton 3. 100yds, under 13yrs: Wallace James 1, Ernest Bealing 2, Arthur Allen 3. Under 14yrs: Don Syme 1, Tom Fowles 2, Wallace James 3, 75yds three-legged race, under 12 yrs: T. Harrison and P. Norris 1, R. Saunders and S. Trevena 2, D. True and R. Svendsen 3. 150yds open: C. Brown 1, G. Fisher 2, T. Fowles 3. 220yds Open: C. Brown 1, G. Fisher 2, T. Fowles 3. High jump, under 12yrs: D. Patton 1, L. Turner 2, L. Treveua 3. High jump, over I2yrs: C. Brown 1, D. Syme 2. Long jump, under 12 yrs: D. Patton 1, L. Turner 2, L. Trevena 3. Long jump, over 12yrs: C. Brown 1, D. Syme 2, B. Mason 3. Hop, step and jump, open: C. Brown 1, D. Syme 2, B. Mason 3. Hop, step and jurqp, under 12yrs: D. Patton 1. L. Trevena 2, L. Turner 3. GIRLS’ EVENTS. 50yds, under 6yrs.—Molly Hubbard 1 Joan Norris 2, Pam Stichbury 3. Under 7yrs: Joan Scott 1, Alison Hounsell 2, Flora McNab 3. Under 8 yrs: Clara Elstone 1> Gean Gillard 2, Joan Scott 3. Under 9 years: Joyce Grenrod 1, Clara Elstone 2 Joan Chandlers 3. Under lOyrs: Mona Le Cren 1 Frances Terry 2, Edna Baldock 3. 50yds, open: Hazel Dignan 1, Nellie Sim 2, Joyce Funnell 3. 75yds, under llyrs: Nolene Fisher 1, Mona Le Cren 2 Joan Green 3. Under 12yrs: Joyce Hayden 1, Nolene Fisher 2, Aliona Hannett 3. 100yds open: Nellie Sim 1 Hazel Dignan 2, Joyce Funnell 3. 100yds under 13yrs: Muriel Edgely 1, Beth Little 3, Rhona Hannett 3. Three-legged race, under 12yrsr J. Hayden and S. Pierpoint 1, N. Legge and M. Le Cren 2, N. Trass and C. Pearson 3. 100vds, under 14yrs: Joyce Funnell 1 Beth Little 2, Nolene Fisher 3. Three-legged race, open: J. Hayden and S. Purpoint 1, P. Rosoman and E. Short 2 C. Pearson and N. Trass 3. 150yds open : N. Sim 1, Hazel Dignan 2. FIRE BRIGADE REUNION. The 44th annual reunion of the Feilding Fire Brigade was held last

night, a full attendance of the brigade together with visiting brigadesmen, Iron, members and visitors being present. The official guests were the Mayor (Mr C. E. Taylor), Cr. A. C. McCorkindale, Mr A. J. Kellow, president of the Feilding Chamber of Commerce, and members of the Feilding Fire Board. Mr W. E. Carthew, chairman of the Fire Board, presided. At the outset Superintendent Sporle welcomed those present and invited Mr Carthew to open the function. Following the loyal toast, the chairman called on the secretary, Mr H. It. Fitzgerald, to read the annual report of the brigade. Mr Fitzgerald dealt at first with the satisfactory year the brigade had enjoyed. The attendances at practice musters had been well sustained, although the general percentage of attendance at full strength had diminished considerably owing to the fact that no general alarm was now given. The general alarm was only given when a fire was reported to have a strong hold or was at some considerable distance from the station, as with the improved water pressure and up-to-date plant at the brigade’s disposal, the superintendent found that he could successfully cope with the average fire in its incipient stage with his station squad. During the year, he continued, only six calls were received and the total value of property involved was £9680, which was covered by insurance amounting to £6383. The estimated loss was £2400 6s 6d, with a loss of about £lO not covered by insurance. The brigade’s finances were in a healthy state, notwithstanding the difficult times the country was passing through. This was due ■ to the loyal support of the honorary members, coupled with the generosity of the Fire Board in connection with the social grant. Two competitions were held during the year, the Fire Board Cup being annexed by Fireman H. Alsop, Fireman F. Menzies being runner-up. Ex-Superintendent Newman’s challenge cup and medal for the coupling event was won by Fireman Tricklebank, with Fireman Bold runner-up. Service honours were due to the following: —Two years’ service bars, Superintendent O. Sporle (21 years’ service), Fireman Fisher (17 years’ service), DeputySuperintendent Eade (9 years’ service), Firemen Tricklebank, T. Packer and Rodgers (each 7 years’ service) ; five-year service medal, Fireman Trass; three years’ certificate, Fireman Alsop. Mr Fitzgerald went on to report that owing to the Government curtailment of subsidy and railway passes, the United Fire Brigades Association was unable to hold its annual conference this year. The brigade was deeply indebted to Mrs Haggitt for her donation; to honorary members for their subscriptions; to the Feilding Fire Board for its generous social grant; to the Press for its reports, and to the general public for its moral support. The officers of the board tendered their thanks to the members for assistance rendered and to the ladies for their great help at the social functions held. On the motion of Deputy-Superin-tendent Eade the report was adopted, the gathering then proceeding to honour a lengthy toast list. Proposing the toast of the “Feilding Fire Board,” Superintendent Sporle paid a tribute to the co-opera-tion and assistance of the board in all matters of welfare to the brigade. As a result of this the Feilding brigade was equipped equal to any brigade of a similar size in New Zealand. In reply, the chairman thanked Superintendent Sporle for his kindly references to the board’s work and referred also to the excellent work the brigade always did under the control of Suj>erintendent Sporle. Mr N. C. Harding, town clerk and secretary to the board, also replied, stating that the board had every confidence in the brigade. It was one of the cheapest brigades in New Zealand to maintain, and as a result of this the board’s finances were in a happy position. Mr Harding briefly detailed the alterations that were to be made at the fire station to render it proof against earthquakes, and touched also on the improvements that had been carried out by the Borough Council to the borough water reticulation system. To the superintendent and the brigade members Mr Harding conveyed the season’s greetings expressed by the members of the board at their quarterly meeting yesterday. , „ Mr V. E. Smith, a member of the board, supported the remarks made by Mr Harding. _ ~ , , Mr J. G. Eliott proposed the toast of the Feilding Chamber of Commerce, eulogising the activities of

the chamber in the direction of safeguarding the interests of the town generally. Mr Kellow, president of the chamber, briefly replied, assuring the brigade members of the confidenoo the chamber had in the brigade at all times carrying out its duties to every satisfaction. Other toasts honoured were “The United Fire Brigades’ Association,” Sosed by Fireman D. Kitchen and ed to by Secretary H. It. Fitzgerald: “The Feilding Borough Council,” Deputy-Superintendent Eade — the Mayor; “Hon. Members,” Fireman Gaskin —Messrs Taylor and Gaskin; “The Feilding lire Brigade,” the Chairman —offioers of the brigade; *“Ex-Membeirs”; “The Entertainers”; “The Ladies” and “The Press.” During the evening musical and vocal items were rendered and the service honours presented as mentioned in the report. TENNIS. The Methodist and St. Paul’s Tennis Clubs met on Wednesday afternoon in a friendly match, victory going to the former club by 15 sets (129 games) to 9 sets (96 games). The following are the details, St. Paul’s players mentioned first: — Ladies’ singles.—Miss T. Whisker beat Miss E. Worsfold 6 —4, Miss H. Wilson beat Miss G. Thurston 6 —4, Miss S. Pearce beat Miss D. Worsfold 6 —l, Miss Z. Lourie beat Miss M. Thompson 6 —4, Miss K. Salter beat Miss 1. Bridge 6—5, Miss I. Dummer lost to Miss T. Carthew 3 —6. Men’s singles. —Bush lost to Wilkinson I—6,1 —6, Smith lost to Dewe 3 —6, Phillips lost to R. Darragh 4—6, Groombridge lost to G. Darragh 3 —6,. McDowall lost to Jeffs o—6,0 —6, Aitken lost to Farmer o—6.0 —6. Ladies’ doubles. —Misses Whisker and Wilson beat Misses E. Worsfold and Thurston & —4, Misses Pearce and Lourie beat Misses D. Worsfold and Thompson 6 —5, Misses Salter and Dummer lost to Misses Bridge and Carthew 3—6. Men’s doubles. —Bush and Smith lost to Wilkinson and Dewe 3 —6, Phillips and Groombridge lost to G. and R. Darragh 3—6, McDowell and Aitken lost to Jeffs and Farmer 3—6. Mixed doubles. —Miss Whisker and Bush beat Miss Worsfold and Wiikinson 6 —3, Miss Wilson and Smith lost to Miss Thurston and Dewe 2—6, Miss Pearce and Phillips lost to Miss Worsfold and Darragh 6 —6, Miss Lourie and Groombridge lost to Miss Thompson and Darragh 5—6, Miss Salter and McDowall beat Miss Bridge and Jeffs 6 —4, Miss Dummer and Aitken lost to Miss Carthew and Farmer 4—6. AMATEUR ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. On Wednesday evening the Feilding Amateur Athletic Association conducted a further series of sports events, the results of which are as under: —Half-mile cycle: Casey 1, Hayes (junr.) 2, Bray 3. Two mile cycle: Kitchen 1, Yallance 2, Wilton 3. 440 yards handicap: Kerridge 1, Kitchen 2, Beaser 3. Boys 440 yards race: Hay 1, (Jarlick 2, Burton 3. Boys’ li mile cycle race: Naylor 1, Petty 2, De Kidder 3. Boys’ 100 yards race: Garlick 1, Rosoman 2, Silcock 3. BOWLING. On Wednesday afternoon a rink from the Oroua Bowling Club journeyed to Pahiatua to play Hensliaw’s rink for the Takaro Cup. The Oroua rink consisted of Brewer, Andrews, McLean, Aitken (skip). The contest was close all the way through, with 16 all on the 20th head. On the final head Oroua was lying a fine 3, but Henshaw drew a beauty, -with his last bowl and the game ended, 17 to 16, Pahiatua retaining the cup. AERO CLUB ACTIVITIES. Overtures have been made by the Feilding Aero Club to the Feilding Jockey Club for the use of the interior of the racecourse oval for an aerodrome. The matter was dealt with at a meeting of the Jockey Club committee on Wednesday night, when a special sub-committee was set up to investigate the request. The Aero Club has long realised that the Parorangi ground is too far removed from town to be suitable as an aerodrome and has recognised in the racecourse the ideal site. The proposal is to erect a hangar on the racecourse property and also to provide refuelling equipment for visiting ’planes. The Jockey _ Club, it is understood, is sympathetic toward the but first requires an opportunity to consider just how far the racing and horse training interests will be affected. Many questions require consideration before I any opinion can be expressed, but tlie

Jockey Club is anxious to co-operate with the Aero Club in its desire to obtain what is likely to prove an ideal landing field. It is recognised that with such a central flying ground more ’planes would visit Feilding, and the local Aero Club, as a unit of the Western Flying Federation. would then be fulfilling a really active part in its object of promoting civil aviation. The whole matter is being carefully probed, and it is expected that early in the New Yoar some announcement will be forthcoming. MANCHESTER STREET SCHOOL. To mark the annual breaking up ceremony at the school, the pupils of the Manchester Street School gave a very enjoyable concert in the quadrangle at the school last night, a large attendance of pnrents warmly receiving the various items on tlie lengthy but very interesting programme. 1* rom the tiny tots in the primers to the senior boys and girls of the school, the children presented their particular pieces, either solos, dialogues or concerted items, in a manner which spoke of careful training and tuition, and to their teachers much credit is due for the success of the concert. Mr G. J. Fitzpatrick, chairman of the school committee, acted as M.C., and at a suitable juncture called on the Mayor (Mr C. E. Taylor) to address tlie children. Mr Taylor complimented the pupils and the teachers on the excellence of the conoert he had witnessed and addressed also words of advice to the elder children who were leaving school. The Mayoress, Mrs C. E. Taylor, also spoke, expressing the enjoyment she had derived from the programme presented by the children. The following was the programme:— Pianoforte duet, Betty Crump and Dawn Ewen; chorus, Std. 1; recitation, “The Pants that Mother Makes,” L. Campbell; song, “Mousie,” N. Chesl- - dialogue, “Where Are You Going to My Pretty Maid,” E. Bould and G. Harford; chorus, “Frogs,” Primers; clog dance, E. Perica; chorus, “Folk Songs,” St. 5 and 6 girls; song and dance, Pr. and Std. 1 and 2; recitation, “Fishing,” P. Bramwell; song, “Killarney,” M. McDowell; dialogue, “School,” St. 2; song, “Tying Apples on a Lilac Tree,” R. Tremaine; chorus, Std. 2; “Alice in Wonderland,” Std. 1; recitation, “Dolly,” G. Lindsay; song, “Coon Song,” J. Fraser; chorus, “10 Little Nigger Boys,” Std. 2 boys, Std. 2 girls; recitation, “Oat’s Meat,” A. Groombridge: song, “Rose in the Heather,” Pat Irving; Irish jig, K. Hopping; recitation, “Christmas,” Mary Copeland; song, “Two Little Clouds,” N. Sandbrook: instrumental solo, B. Oumming: chorus, Std. 6; song, “Little Grey Home in the West,” G. Jackman; dance duo, B. Moore and M. Gibson; song and dance, “Alice Blue Gown/’ A. Reynor; song, “Night Nursery,” P. Goldsmith; chorus, Std 5.

There was a fair attendance of parents and visitors at Manchester Street School this morning, when the school finally “broke up” for the Christmas vacation.

Addressing the assembled pupils, Mr G. J. Caiman, acting-headmaster, referred to the loss the school staff had suffered through the headmaster, Mr R. L. Mcllroy, having to be absent on sick leave. Mr Caiman was pleased to bo able to state that he had heard from Mr Mcllroy to the effect that his health was improving and that he had hopes of being at the school when it re-opened next year. However, Mr Caiman continued, Mr Mcllrov’s absence at a time when the proficiency and other examinations were looming had thrown an extra strain on the other teachers, but that they and the children had come through it well the speaker thought the examination results would testify. To Standard 6 pupils Mr Caiman paid a special tribute for the manner in which they had responded to the inconvenience under which the school was working, and the fact that they had had such- a good percentage of proficiency passes showed that they had neither let their teacher nor the school down despite the fact that for a considerable period they had had to work with the teacher frequently absent from the room. Mr G. J. Fitzpatrick also addressed the children, congratulating them on their work, as did Mr J. S. Tingey, the Feilding representative on the Wanganui Education Board. Mr Tingey elaborated on the value of school life to the children and wished respectively those' who were leaving school and those who were passing into higher standards every success in the future. Mr Tingev then presented the following pupils with attendance certiPrimers: D. Byrnes, I. McCrae, N. Bickers, A. Bell. Standard I.: D. Towler, D. McDonald, F. Iverr, A. Quayle, B. Chesterfield, M. Kinnaird. Standard 11. : A. Amyes, O. Anfyes, N. Dowse, M. Hooke, B. Hosking, M.

Mui'cli, P. Simpson, 0. Thompson, A. Groombridge, G. Hayward, L. Kemp, T. Levy, I. McDonald, N. Seddon, B. Silcock, F. Spooner, 0. Burne. Standard III.: B. Boazer, N. Stinson, J. McDonald, P. Carmine, V. Mattliews, 11. Kemp, E. Huddleston, D. Chappell, B. Hay, Oswald Mai, B. McLeod, T. McPhail, J. Oliver, R. Tremain, R. White, A. Bell, R. Betley, J. Stinson. Standard IV.: R. Boswell, G. Cook, N. Crozier, T. Gill, C. Jones, J. Kendall, J. Danahay, C. Jeffs, N. Sandbrook, F. Tollan, N. Tollan. Standard V.: R. Pilcher, C. Byrnes, L. Beazer, E. Moyle, K. Julian, L. ■Wells, J. Holman, J. Monk, D. Taylor, E. Burton K. Geary, I. McDowell, C. Campbell, M. White, A. Hayward, B. Harding, N. Green, F. Pratt, D. Adams, J. Firth, J. Wilson, Z. Geary, R. Hosking, Mary Copeland, Margaret Copeland, K. MacDonald, M. Franks, J. Irving. Standard VI.: L. Caiman, I. Cook, L. Duncan, H. Edwards, A. Galbraith, A. Geary, B. Ruthven, S. Staples, T. Wheeler P. Byrnes, D. Ewen M. Gibson, F. Hosking, M. Lean, M. Oliver, M. Trevena, M. Zuppicich. Dux. —L. Caiman. During the function musical items were presented by the children, Miss Armour playing the accompaniments. CARS COLLIDE. The intersection of Kimbolton Road and Warwick Street was the seen© of a collision between two cars last evening about 7 o’clock. Mr W. Hopping was proceeding along Kimbolton Road towards the Post Office in his car, the collision taking place just as he readied the intersection of Warwick Street, along which the other car was being driven in the direction of West Street. Both vehicles were badly damaged, but beyond bruises and shock neither of the drivers was hurt. STORE ENTERED. An unlawful entry of Mr F. Kendall’s grocery store, Manchester Street, was discovered by the nightwatchman, Mr S. Gaskin, at about 11 o’clock last night. Entry had been gained through the breaking of a panel in the back door of the shop, the door being unlocked through the aperture. Apparently the intruder was disturbed as Mr Kendall reports there is nothing missing from the shop. COMMUNITY SING. A very, successful community sing was held last night in the Majestic Theatre, the proceeds being in aid of the funds for distressed freezing workers. Mr Geo.- Smith, of Fox.ton, acted as song leader and with his customary breezy manner kept the large audience in a joyous mood. It is expected that the funds of the cause will benefit considerably by the support accorded the effort.