HIKURANGI TOPICS

Northern Advocate, 6 November 1931, Page 8

HIKURANGI TOPICS

TOWN BOARD

MONTHLY MEETING.

,U v*' j. -Li. JJ X V." I Thc> usual monthly meeting of the Hilcurangi Town Board was held in Hikurangi on Tuesday evening, Cr. E. Nesbitt presiding over Crs. H. Hawkins, C. 3. Gager, C. Latham, E. Clierrie, J. Hamilton, E. Eickard, and tlie Town Clerk, Mr C. E. o’Callaghan. A letter was received from the Auckland Local Bodies’ Association regarding unpaid rates on properties resumed by the Crown, requesting support from Hikurangi that these prop?) ties carry rates, as in the case of private owners. It was decided that the request be granted and that the decision be forwarded to the member for the district, Mr 11. M. Enshworth, soliciting his support on tho matter. A letter of appreciation is to be forwarded to Dr. Chcsson on his retirement from office under the Health Department. It was decided to ask tho public to observe the usual two minutes’ silence on Armistice Day. The manager of the dairy factory is to be asked to sound the whistle for half a .minute prior to II a.m. It was also decided that notices be posted in the town.

The two-inch meter belonging to the waterworks department is to be sent to Auckland for repairs. It was deeided not to entertain applications at the present time from outsiders for connection with the vater supply, owing to a doubt existing as to sufficiency of the flow. An application to build a two-room-cd cottage was granted to Mr Sherman.

Accounts amounting to £275 13s Id were passed for payment, including items for unemployment.

LAST RESPECTS. ATHLETE LAID TO REST. A large cortege followed the remains of. the well-known footballer and athlete, Mr Bam Harris, to his last resting place in the Kauri cemetery ov Tuesday afternoon. Mr Hards suddenly expired while engaged in playing League football at Carlaw Park on Saturday, and his body was sent home to the scene of his boyhood for burial. The Rev. R. C. Stewart, who conducted the rites at the graveside, said that deceased had suddenly faced his Maker while stooping to play a ball, f lustrating the tnyism that “in the midst, of life we are in death.' ’ Members of the Hikurangi League f lub acted as pall-bearers, and all the Auckland clubs wore represented by floral tributes. The Northland, Auckland and New Zealand Leagues were officially represented, and each laid a wreath on the grave w T ith colours emblematic of the organisation concerned. The City League Club and Hikurangi Rugby Union Club were also represented.

THE SOCIAL ROUND. PERSONAL PARS. —-Mr-Campbell, of Auckland, is the guest of his sister, Mrs V. Mason, of Park Street. Mr Peterson, of Auckland, is spending a few days with Mr and Mrs J. Davidson, of King Street. Miss Ruby Codling, who has recently resided in Otahuhu, has returned home to Hikurangi. Mr and Mrs M. Barry arrived home on Monday after spending a six months' holiday in the Old Country. Mr J. Todd, of Ponsonby, is the guest of Mr and Mrs J. W. Hansel], of King Street.

TENNIS NOTES. \ SILVER BUTTONS. On Tuesday evening, Air R. Aleyor cud Airs Pearson, tho holders of tho silver buttons, a popular trophy among members of the Hikurangi Tennis Chib, successfully withstood a challenge from Air Burley and Airs Meyer. j Later, Air E. Dunn and Aliss B. ■Gomez wero ialso unsuccessful an a buttons game, the holders winning 7 —n. PIGEON FLYING. TWO EVENTS DECIDED. The Hikurangi Homing Pigeon Club hold two races last Saturday, flic 1 Yearling Derby and an old bird average race. The average race was flown from Te Kr.iti and the birds were liberated at S a.m. in hazy weather, with a north-westerly wind blowing. The first birds to he sighted in Hikurangi put in an appearance at L 22 p.m., taking 5 hours 22 minutes to fly tho 195 miles. J. Hazell’s Billy Boy was successful in winning the race, with E. Gilbey's Wildcat second. E. Gilbey now takes Ihe lead in tho average, having flown sreond in all the three races, giving him six points. J. Baugh is runner-up v.ilh 1-r points and L. Davies is third with 13 points.

The birds from Johnsonville had a vcrv stiff fly. They were liberated at *..20 a.m. and had to battle against a strong north wind. No bird was clocked in in race time, but a claim has conic in for the race from one of the members who found his bird on the top of his loft at about 10 p.m. on Saturday. The majority of the birds arrived back early on Sunday morning, looking very tired, but glad to get home again. The result of last Saturday's average race is as follows: —

Tomorrow (Saturday) the race will be flown from National Park, an airline distance of 254 miles 192 yards, and the birds will be liberated at G a.m. Not A World’s Record. In response to a request for an official pronouncement, Mr E. Gilbcy has received the following communication from the editor of ‘ ‘ The Pacing Pigeon,” London. — “Thanks for your interesting letter relative to velocity of 2105 yards per minute made by your bird in the race from Hclensville; but this is certainly not a world’s record, as in 1920 the entry of Mr W. Gregory, of the Crabtree H.S., Middlesex, in a young bird race from Lymington, about 80 miles, made a velocity of 2708 yards a minute.”

SALE OF WORK. METHODIST 'CHURCH AUSPICES. A sale of work, which proved to be most successful, was held in the Methodist Church on Saturday last. Early in the morning busy ladies were to be seen getting their goods brought along for their various Stalls, which were well stocked and filled by 10 a.m. Mr McDonald, of Whananaki, in a short speech, then declared the sale open, and soon all stall-holders wore doing a brisk business, which was carried on until evening.

At the conclusion, when it was announced that after all expenses had been paid and £SO had been cleared, the ladies must ha-ve Jfelt the results were well worth their efforts. It must have been gratifying to the workers who had spent so much time and thought in various ways to hear the comments of the buyers, especially about the beautiful handiwork on display.

Tho following are the names of the stall-holders: —Cake stall: Mesdamcs Lloyd Norman, Snr., and H. Norman. Club Drapery: Alcsdaanes Jenkins and Archer. General Drapery: Mrs S. Pearson, Sweets and Ice Cream: Miss Somerville, assisted by Bible Class girls. Flowers and Vegetables: Mesdames Hawkins and Willetts. Jumble: Mesdames Davies and Foote. Afternoon Tea: Mrs Cochrane and Miss Jackson.

PRESBYTERIAN TENNIS. BIBLE CLASS COFRTS OPENED. The Presbyterian Bible Class tennis courts were opened on Saturday, October 01, at 2.30 p.m,, the day being perfect. The Rev. R. C. Stewart (president) gave the opening speech and welcomed the visitors, of whom there were about 100. He made special mention of the work done by Mr Cross and his sons, and spoke of their generosity in general. He also apologised for the absence of Mrs E. J, Scott.

Mrs MacLeod (patron) was then called upon to hit the first ball over the net, for which she was greatly applauded.

Representatives from the visiting clubs spoke. The Rev. W. Elliot spoke on behalf of Whaugarei and Whakapara; Air J. Pratt for the Methodist, and Air R. Aleyor for the Public club. Games were in progress all Die afternoon. A dainty afternoon lea was provided by the ladies. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent by everyone.

CROQUET WHIST DRIVES. FIRST SERIES. The first night of the four-weekly series of the Croquet Club whist drives was held ou Friday, with .11 tables in play. The prize-winners wore Mrs Taylor (ladies) and Airs Fngo (men). Trophies were generously donated by Alesdamcs O'Callaghan and Cadman, and a dainty supper was provided by ladies of the club. The croquet lawn is in excellent condition. At the last meeting, the opening was fixed for November JP.

GIRL GUIDES. BA DO 10 JON AM IN ATION 8. in the Hikurangi Girl Guidos, the examination for the Toymakcrs’ badge was passed by Guidos Ethel Goodhcw and Marion Cruickshank. The following passed for their second-class badge: Guides .loan M'akinson, Doris Niehol and Alarv Smith.

British industry. “The effect of this on New Zealand trade,” he said, “will quickly bo apparent. The more workmen there arc in permanent employment the greater vvill be the demand for foodstuffs, and with the bigger demand, the market will appreciably improve.” He quoted some very interesting figures to show that as the numbers of the unemployed increased so did the price of produce fall. Those in connection wdth New Zealand salted butter are as follow: —

“It can easily be seen (Tom lliese figures how we have been alVeded by

the British unemployment problem,” said Mr Xathan. “From May, 1929, to November 29 of the same year there was not a great deal of increase in (he numbers of the unemployed, and the prices kept rising and falling slightly; but when the numbers of those out of work started to mount no in 3930 the prices fell heavily. The result of this election is going to materially check the growth in the numbers of the unemployed, and I confidently look forward to a stabilisation and improvement in the prices for our produce.”

Questioned regarding the probability of an Empire preferential tariff, Air Xathan said he had no doubt it would come, but he did not expect that it would be done immediately. There would probably be another Empire Conference next year and the whole problem would be fully discussed then.

Owner. Yds. Per ilin. J. Hazell 106S 1 E. Gilbey 10(57.5 2 W. Parsons 1007..“. L. Davies 10(513.8 4 ALellrov and Xeill .. . 1006.5 ”) .1. Baugh 1065.8 6 .T Scott 1064.8 7 J. Dawson 1062.8 8 R. Laurie 1055.4 9 ,J. Russell 1029 10 p Eik 1026 11 A. Mee 1017 12 IT. Harris 25 H. Xewby 25

Unemployed on Register in Great Date Date Britain Butter and Northern 1929 per cwt. 1929 Ireland. May 3 164-166/ Apl. 29 1,198,000 May 31 105-168/ May 27 1,165,000 June 28 170,172/ July 1 1,176,000 Auo-. 2 109-172/ July 29 1,188,000 Any. .‘50 174-178/ ' Aug. 20 1,190,000 Oct. 4 179-184/ Sept. 30 1,217,000 Xov. 1 175-180/ Oct. 28 1,270,000 Xov. 20 104-170/ Xov. 25 .1,424,000 Dee, 10 1,341,000 1940 1930 Jan. 3 150-100/ Jan. 27 1,5554,000 Jan. :n 151-154/ Feb. 24 1,582,000 Feb. 28 144-148/ Alar, 41 1,741,000 Afar. 28 120-140/ Apl. 28 1,752,000 May 2 140-140/ May 20 1,'57-1, 000 May 40 124-128/ July 4 144-148/