HIKURANGI TOPICS

Northern Advocate, 16 September 1932, Page 8

HIKURANGI TOPICS

THE SINGLE UNEMPLOYED NECESSITY OP HELP. MEETING HELD. With a view to formulating a scheme foi thc/benefit of the single unemployed men 'of the Hikurangi district, a meeting, representative of the following interests, was held:— Town Board: Messrs Latham, HawkCherrie, Rickard, Gager and the cferk, Mr C.-.E. 0 ’Callaghan; Business people: Messrs D. E. Young, R. Lomas, and C, Gager. Miners' Union: Messrs D. Cochrane, T. Dunn and R.. Craig. Ware Co-op.: Messrs L. McLean,. J. Corness and' G. Lawson. Unemployed single men:-Messrs L. Mcllroy and G. Wilson,., junr. No. 5 Sclifipp A. Sankey and T.; Wilson;’ V ; ■" v '' Owing to. the unavoidable absence of the chairman of the Town Board, Mr C. Latham was voted to the chair. After outlining the reason for calling the meeting, Mr Latham read the original letter from the Miners' Unionto the Unemployment Board, also the second communication, amending the first statement in regard to the Town Board, and stated that the information originated from the local labour department. The chairman advocated efforts to have the drainage scheme continued under the Public Works Department at rates of wages prevailing for such work. Mr Craig supported the suggestion. The following motion, sponsored by Mr Gager, was unanimously carried: — “That this meeting of representatives of all local bodies and interests in Hikurangi strongly urges upon the Govqrnment the immediate necessity of opening up some avenue of employment for the large number of unemployed single men who have their hdmes in this district and suggests That the drainage scheme as previously contemplated be utilised for this piifpose. This would have the effect of also improving the conditions ( of the coalmines and adjacent farm lands; failing that; any other suitable -work of a similar nature that would absorb labour of a reproductive (basis.'' .A committee of live was appointed to collect all information and assist the clerk in presenting a strong case before the Government. This committee, comprising Messrs Gager, Cochrane, T. Wilson, G. Wilson and O'Callaghan met on Monday night, when Mr C. Gager was voted to the chair. A letter, regarding the employment of single men was drafted, and copies forwarded to the Prime Minister, the Minister of Employment, the Public Works Department, the Lands and Drainage Department and the Chamber of Commerce.

CROQUET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING HELD. ELECTION OF OFFICERS. The annual meeting of the Hikurangi Croquet Club was held in the club's pavilion on Tuesday, September 6. The president, Mrs l L. O’Callaghan, who presided over a- good attendance of members; presented the following report oh the .past year’s operations:— “I have much s pleasure in presenting to you the seventh annual report of our club. On November 19 the season was officially opened by Mr Wood and has been quite a success financially. We have had a number of keen and interesting games among ourselves, but as the lawns were in such a bad state, owing to the paspalum and the small growth of grass during the beginning of the season, there' were no competitions and the A and B championships were not played for. Several very enjoyable friendly games resulted when we exchanged visits with the Kensington and Whangaroi clubs. “A party of our members visited •Rawene to compete for the Phillip Shield. Unfortunately they were beaten, but hope to do better next year. “During the season seven regular committee meetings were held and bridge and whist drives arranged to raise money to improve the lawns. “On retiring from the chair, I wish to thank all members for their hearty co-operation. Others I would like to mention are Mr Wood for his valuable assistance and advice re the lawns, Mr Cadman for the use of the hall, and Mr Young as auditor. Wishing the incoming officers and the club every success.” The election of officers for the en suing season resulted as follows: Patron, Mrs Young; president, Mrs Robinson; vice-presidents, Mosdames Gager and Phillips; executive committee, Mosdames Cadman, Nesbit, O’Callaghan, Gibson and Hamilton; secretary, Mrs Hamilton; auditor, Mr D. E. Young. Mrs Cadman declined nomination for the position of secretary. The financial position of the club disclosed a credit balance of £4 Is Gd which was declared satisfactory. The following report, as tendered by the green superintendent, Mr S'. .1. Wood, was approved by members: — “In response to a request from your president, I wish to report on the present condition of your club’s lawns. Most of you will recollect at the conclusion .of the 1030-r.l season the lawns wore very badly infested with paspalum, and as a result your executive were faced with one of the following

proposals:—(l) Completely • turn the ; lawn oyer, renovate and resow, esti- 1 mated cost of which would have been £G3; (2) endeavour to take out the : paspalum and topdress with soil. The i latter course w T as adopted, but owing to the late period at which this work was commenced the lawns did not make the progress anticipated and consequently were not in good condition for -playing last season. This was particularly noticeable as far as the portion opposite the pavilion was con(Wrte<|. In my opinion the quality o. the soil on this particular portion is not equal to that directly opposite the entrance to the Bowling Club's grounds, and therefore will require considerable attention to keep it up te the same standard. I was very disappointed with the condition of the l.nvn at this time and after conferring with your president and green superintendent recommended that an early start be made in reconditioning the lawns for the new season. “Owing to the paspalum plants being so numerous it was practically impossible to eradicate all and get the now grass to grow. It was therefore necessary to root out the balance of this'paspalnm and recondition the lawn generallv. This work was completed early in June of this year and I have pleasure in reporting that the new grass has grown exceptionally well and in my opinion the lawns are in a splendid condition at the present time. I am confident that by opening day the lawns will have further improved and should compare very favourably with any other in the district. II is my intention to have the lawns tepdressed again about the middle of the month, which will assist the growth of the grass. I would recommend you to have the lawns cut once weekly and if possible rolled once a fortnight between now and, Opening Day arid if this suggestion is carried out the*lawns will make good progress. I would suggest also that you get this work carried out under the Government No. 5 Scheme as I believe numerous clubs in many districts are availing themselves of assistance under this scheme. “So as to check the growth of this paspalum, I would strongly recommend you to endeavour to lease the section next to your lawns to some person for the growing of vegetables. This will prevent a certain amount of paspalum seed from settling on your lawns. Of course, a certain amount will find its way in from the Recreation Ground and the land leased by Mr Snowden. Should the above section be leased it would be necessary to do so for three years, because during the first year a considerable amount of work would be required to put the ground in order, and therefore would not obtain the advantage until the second year. “As previously reported, the lawns are in excellent condition at present, but at the commencement of each season I would advise you to make a thorough inspection of the lawns to see that no paspalum is growing, if so this should be eradicated otherwise it will scon choke out the grass and take charge of the lawns again. “Owing to pressure of business, 1 will not be taking an active part in bowling this season and therefore will be unable to assist you in the maintaining of your grounds, but if I can help or advise you in. any way I will bo only too pleased to do so at any time. In conclusion, I ’might mention that I was terribly disappointed over the condition of the lawns last year, but I feel sure you will be more than compensated this year. I appenfl details of expenditure in connection with the work entailed, amounting to the sum of £5 12/, which includes the cost of the top-dressing to be applied this month. This account can be settled when you have funds available.’’ The meeting closed with a. hearty vote of thanks to -Mesdamcs O ’Callaghan and Cadman and to all outgoing officers.

THE SOCIAL WORLD PLUNKET WHIST. OUTSTANDING SUCCESS. The Hikurangi Plunket Society conducted a. monster whist drive in the Parish Hall on Friday night, -when, attracted by the special prizes being offered, a large number of card enthusiasts attended. Wheti play commenced, 21 and a half tables were occupied. The .ladies’ prize, a bedspread, was won by Mrs F. Little, while Mr P. Mulligan was successful in annexing the men’s prize, a liam. The trophies for the lucky table w'ere awarded to Mrs Yelish and Mr Ball, the latter and Mrs Craig also securing , the rewards for the longest sitting. A delightful evening was terminated by the dispensing of supper by the Plunket Society ladies. CROQUET CLUB’S AEGIS. ENJOYABLE WHIST DRIVE. .Another enjoyable whist drive was hold in Purdy’s Hall on Saturday afternoon by the Hiknrangi Croquet Club, nine tables of players being engaged. Mr N. Gibson annexed the men’s prize and Mrs C. Robinson that of the Indies. Travelling prizes went to Mr D. Ball and Mrs Robinson respectively, and the consolation, awards to Mrs

Rowe in the men’s section and Mrs d Brookfield in the ladies’ division. p At the conclusion of play, a dainty sv.ppcr, served by the ladies, was par- e taken of. * ii BRIDGE CLUB. o FORTNIGHTLY ASSEMBLY. ? ' I ' a Tlie Hikurangi Bridge Club continued its fortnightly evenings in the Hotel Park Hall on Wednesday, when twelve tables were occupied. Mr J. Burch was top-scorer in the men’s section, while Mrs Laird was successful in the ladies’ division. The' ladies present dispensed supper. LODGE SOCIAL. ( NGATOA REBEKAH’S FUNCTION. ’ j After its usual fortnightly meeting, held in the Parish Hall on Monday night and presided over by Mrs Raisbeck, N.G., the Ngatoa Rebekah Lodge held a very enjoyable little social, at which two gentlemen visitors from the ; Star of Whangarei Lodge, 1.0.0. F., attended. During the evening two competitions were held, and created great excitement. A much appreciated supper was served by lodge members. PERSONAL PARS. IN TOWN AND OUT. Miss Miriam Ansoll returned homo on Saturday after spending the school vacation with friends at Otahuhu and A.nckland. Miss T. Haden, .of Otahuhu, is enjoying a holiday in Hikurangi as the guests of Mr and Mrs M. B. Ansell. Mrs Tate and daughter returned home on Saturday after a week’s holiday in the Queen City. Mrs S. Malcolm, of George Street, underwent an operation in the Whangarei Hospital on Tuesday and is making good progress towards recovery. Mr E. Scott, of Union Street, has purchased Mr J. Preebe’s farm at Kaimamaku, and intends settling on his new property in a few weeks’ time. Mrs J. and Miss Joan Makinson, returned home on Saturday from a week’s stay in Auckland. Miss Thelma. Adams, who sustained a crushed foot when a car collided with her about seven years ago, is an inmate of the 'Whangarei -District Hospital, where on Tuesday an eperation was performed on the injured limb. CULTURE OP DAFFODILS. LOCAL RESIDENT’S SUCCESS. [ A local resident, who grows a iine lot of daffodils, forwarded some choice blooms to the Helensville Flower Show, held recently, and secured six first and two second prizes out of the ten classes for this variety of flower. / r __ HOMING PIGEON CLUB, TWO RACES HELD. . ONE DECLARED VOID. The Hikurangi Homing Pigeon Cluib conducted tw-o races last Saturday, one fiom To Awamutn and the other from Wellsford. The first was flown in ideal weather, all the birds arriving home ‘close together, but the result is not yet known. A matter has arisen which is not provided for in the rules and the race may be declared void. The second contest, which was for all-comers (young yearling and old birds) resulted as follows: — ' W. Parsons’ Old Bill, No. 2843, 1. R. Laurie's Bit o’ Liberty, No. 2850, 2, J. Scott’s Nethan Lad, No. 8, 3.

ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD THE 33-A-SIDE CODE. TOMORROW'S IMPORTANT GAME. One of the most, important games in the local Rugby League world, the champion of champions match between Whaka-Waro and Hikurangi, championship and- knock-out competition winners respectively, takes place at Recreation Park at 3 ,p.m. tomorrow. In addition to gaining the Mitchell Cup for the season, the winners of tomorrow's game will also receive the entire gate takings, and, with these rewards at stake, both teams are right out to win. .Both clubs are fielding their strongest thirteens, Whaka-Waro's contingent being.selected from the following 14 players.—S. Hayward, J. Jones, T. Berghan, C. Jones, E., C., B. and W. Meyer, L. Dool, R, White, A. Finlayson, F. Buchanan, A. Wells and J. Edwards. In the juniof section, also, a. conclusive contest is to be played on Recreation Park tomorrow, when at 1.30 p.m. Whaka-Waro and meet in the

deciding game of the knock-out com-1 petition. K These teams are very evGiily match- I od and with only one point separating I tliom on the “ladder, ” tomorrow’s I issue is a, very open question. |< W.haka-Waro’s thirteen will be ehos- I; on from the following 14 players.—R. I, MeKinlay, B. McKinlay, .T. Berghan, K J Codlin, T. and G. Smith, R. Toki, M. Kennedy, A. Ackers, T. Gardner, D Codlin, A. Longlands, W. Buchanan and \R. Graham, THE ASSOCIATION CODE. SHIELD FINAL. THISTLE v. MOUNTAIN ROVERS. Hotel Park will be the scene of some exciting Soccer football tomorrow when the North Auckland Football Association stages the final game of the Kean Clarke Shield competition between Thistle and Mountain Rovers. This game, scheduled for 3 p.m. should provide a clever exhibition of the round-ball code. .As a curtain-raiser, the Hikurangi junior eleven are matched against tho Whangarei junior schoolboy team, and this game also should create considerable interest. These youngsters are improving on every appearance and are gradually moulding into fine combinations.

UNDER UNION RULES. NO GAMES TOMORROW. As City have been matehed against Ponsonby at Rugby Park tomorrow, nc other senior games are to be played. Next week, however, Hikurangl and City meet in, the final of the knock-out competition, which will be the last of the season's club games. Only one junior game is .scheduled for tomorrow, when Whakapara and Onerahi play the curtain-raiser to the senior fixture. The winners of this game meet Horn. Hora. in the final of the knock-out competition next week