Foxton

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 6748, 5 January 1932, Page 9

Foxton

VITAL STATISTICS. From Our Own Correspondent, The following are the vital statistics for Foxton during the month of December, with the figures lor the Corresponding period of last year shown in parentheses:—Births, 4 (7); deaths, nil (nil); marriages, I (nil); Maori births, nil (2); Maori deaths, nil (nil). The figures for the quarter ending December 31, 1931, aro as follows: — Births, 22 (14); deaths, 4 (1); marriages, 2 (1); Maori births, nil (4); Maori deaths, 6 (1); marriages by Registrar, 1. THE WEATHER. Rain fell locally on 11 days during December, tho total rainfall recorded being 2.43 inches. The maximum fall occurred on Wednesday, the lGtli, when .63 of an inch -was recorded. Tho hottest day during the month was Tuesday, the 15th., when the temperature reached 78 degrees, while the coldest day was Tuesday, the Ist., when the thermometer registered 54 degrees. MAGISTRATE’S COURT. Tho quarterly returns in connection with the Foxton Magistrate’s Court contain the following particulars:— The number of sittings presided over by a stipendiary Magistrate were: Civil, 2; criminal, 2; by Justices of the Peace, civil, 1; criminal, 1. No civil cases were heard by a Magistrate, but one was disposed of by Justices of the Peace. The total amount sued for during tho quarter was £733 4s 3d, while tho number of plaints entered was 33. The number of judgment summonses issued was 13 and 1 distress warrant was dealt with. Summonses and other processes served by Daililrs numoered SO, whifi' a total of 33 foreign processes -were rcceivod. The number of criminal cases against males was 1, and against females nil. The amount of civil fees paid was £39 Is 4d, criminal fees amounted to 10s, fines 10s and I ; censing fees £9 2s Od, a total of £49 3s 4d . HOLIDAY CROWDS AT MANAWATtJ HEADS. In spite Of the unseasonable weather conditions which prevailed, a very large crowd of visitors spent the New Year holidays at Manawatu Heads. From an early hour on New Year’s Day the Beach road contained an endless stream of motor vehicles of all descriptions. During the day a sports meeting on the sands was held under the auspices of the Foxton Beach Improvement Committee, the various events drawing large entries and an enthusiastic attendance of spectators. In spite of the high wind wdiich was blowing, an aeroplane, flying for hire, was kept continually in the air by peoplo anxious for a trip aloft, while bathing on the ocean beach and also on tho river foreshore was indulged in, although a large proportion of the young ladies preferred to promenade in their . fashionable Lido pyjamas. Although conditions were anything but ideal, the holiday spirit prevailed and young and old alike seemed to enjoy themselves. A “Whoopee’ night, held at the Beach hall in connection with the social activities of tho Foxton Surf and Life-Saving Club, was largely attended in the evening, when a very enjoyable time was spent. Many campers took advantage of the sheltered nooks in the camping ground, whero a large number of tents of various colours and shapes were to be seen. The weather on both Saturday and Sunday, although fine, was again very boisterous and greatly marred the enjoyment of the holiday-makers.