Foxton

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7268, 22 September 1933, Page 5

Foxton

From Our Own Correspondent

Gas Manager Appointed.

A special nice ting oC the Foxton Borough Council 'was held on Wednesday evening when the Mayor (Mr. M. E. Perreau) presided, others present being Crs. It. J. Thompson, John Boss, Fred Kobinson, S 4. J. Harvey, J. L. Christie, D. it. Barron, It. Ilangiheuea, W. Nye and the town clerk (Mr. W. Trueman). An apology for absence was received from Cr. A. K. Crowe. After hearing the report of the Mayor regarding his interview with Mr. Kennedy, general manager of the Wellington Gas Company, it was tianimously decided to appoint Mr. A. G. Thompson, of Waitaki, to the position of gas manager at the local gasworks. Mr. Thomson is a married man and will be able to take up his new duties in a fortnight. Guild Afternoon.

Members of the All Saints’ Ladies’ Social Guild held a very enjoyable afternoon on Tuesday, when there was a very good attendance in spite of the fact that l heavy rain fell at intervals during the afternoon. The vicar, Rev. H. S. Kenney, presided and the afternoon’s programme opened with a pianoforte selection by Miss Millard, of Bainesse. Others who contributed items during the afternoon were Mesdames W. M. Thoma s, J. h. Riches, S. Austin and Mr. G. F. Smith, all of whom rendered songs. Several interesting competitions were held, the croquet competition, which was conducted bv Miss Lorna Robinson, being won by Mrs. E. W. Thane. Paper tearing ■‘Miss 1933” created a great deal of amusement and Mrs. Moore-was declared Ihe winner, while Mrs. W. M. Thomas handed in the best telegram regarding the coming “Prosperity” fair. The lucky ticket in Proverbs given by Mrs. Carmont was won by Mrs. M. Frankland. Mesdames James and Charles Robinson conducted a cake stall, while Mrs. Cecil Robinson was in charge of the flower stall. These ladies, together with Mesdames F. Cannont, G. H. Symons, J. Newth and Miss O. Yorke, were the hostesses. .Mrs. John Robinson, president of the guild, made a. small presentation to Mrs. W. Trueman, late seci-e----tary, as a token of the guild’s appreciation of her services. The accompanimo.au during the afternoon were played by Miss N Woods. The vicar extended a vote of thanks to all who had assisted to make the meeting such a successful one.

Vessel Not In Distress

The announcement made over the air from Wellington on Wednesday night to ihe effect that it was believed that the in.v. Huanui was in distress off Kapiti Island, was an erroneous one. The Huanui, which left Coilingwood during the week-end with a cargo of coal for Foxlon arrived off Manawatu Heads early .on Monday morning. Owing to the heavy sea running, however, the vessel was unable 1.0 cross the bar and turned about and sought shelter at Ivapiti Island until such time as the weather moderated. The vessel took shelter under the lee of Kapiti Island and has been there ever since. The master of the vessel, Captain T C Thomsen, came ashore at ParaliViraumu on Wednesday and in communication with the local agents (Messrs G. Y. Fraser and Co.) regarding weather conditions, he intimated that the vessel would remain at anchor until conditions improved. It was stated that the report that the vessel had appeared to be in difficulties might have arisen from the manoeuvring of the Huanui or some other vessel off Paraparaumu. Schooners were not common nowadays and their manoeuvring' could easily mislead anyone unaccustomed to the handling of such vessels into the t)6li©f thcit tn© uOcit wd.s in distress. . . Further advice received yesteTSay morning by the local agents from the master of the Huanui intimated that the vessel was still at the anchorage at the Island and was in no difficulty whatever.