WAIOTIRA NEWS

Northern Advocate, 9 June 1933, Page 9

WAIOTIRA NEWS

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

A smoke concert was held in the Waiotira Hall on Friday night to mark the completion of the WaiotiraArarna road and the main WaiotiraToka Toka-Dargaville road. ‘ Mr A. Stephens presided, and there were ■ about a 0 present. The toast of "the Public Works Dei partment” was proposed by Mr A. Stephens, Five years ago, said Mr Stephens, the minister of Public Works, accompanied by Mr Me Funis and others, met at the Mangonui bridge to consider the metalling of the Dargaville-Toka. Toka road, and from that time on negotiations had been in train ta get the road metalled. Now it had been completed. This was due to the perseverance of one and all, as the weather ’ conditions had greatly handicapped the work. An official of the Public Works Department, in reply, said that this was almost a nnicpie occasion. It was seldom that the settlers called officials together and thanked them for the work they were doing in regard to roads, etc. He assured the gathering that everybody had done Ills utmost to complete this job, and he thanked the men for their hearty co-operation. Mr W. .Tones, Public Works, Waiotira, endorsed the previous speaker’s remarks. The toast of "the Lorry Drivers” was proposed- by Air M. Mason, who said that no small amount of credit was due to the drivers for carrrying on under such wet conditions. It was .only their grit that made them carry on, Messrs Goodhue and Morgan suitably replied. The toast of "the 'Workmen” was proposed by Mr Malonghnev. He

spoke in. complimentary tonus uf tlio good work of those moil. For ;i longtime they had boon working in the mnd to get tlio road ready for metalling 1 . The completion of the road would bo a groat boon to all the settlors, for not only could their manures and produce be carried at a reasonable rate, but they cop Id got them all the year round. Mr Williams, on behalf of the men, replied, as did Mr F. Foster. "The Railway” was proposed by Mr Cubitt and responded to by Mr Hodgson; "the ladies,” by Mr Stephens; "the settlers,” by Mr McPherson; and "the chairman,” by Mr Cubitt. " Auld Lang Syne” brought to a close a very enjoyable evening. The following rendered items during the evening: Messrs Williams, Proctor, Leech and M. Mason. General. The trees recently planted by the settlers and children on the railway reserve at Waiotira. have now got a good start, and show great promise of doingwell. Public Library. The annual meeting of the above was held a week ago, but owing to the wet night, and lack of interest by the public, the old committee were the only ones present, and no new committee could be found. Last night another meeting was held to endeavour to select a committee for the ensuing li' months, but the same fate awarded this meeting, only live attending. However this .meeting appointed Mrs Hodgson as librarian for three months, she to have full charge of the library. The balance-sheet showed an even balance. Fverything was paid up to the end of May, with no liabilities. There were about (100 books in the library.

Domain Beard. The annuai meeting of {lie above was held recently in the Public Hall. The balance sheet showed a satisfactory state of affairs. Air Alex Stephens was re-elected chairman for the ensuing It’ months. Alessrs F. Jones and F. L. Cubitt (secretary) tendered their resignations, which were received with regret. .Messrs. Neville Sloane and Robert Strawbridge were elected to (111 the vacancies;. Mr F. H. Hilford was a ppoi nt ed sec ret a ry. Personal. Air AlclCenzie, stationmaster, who is on holiday, spent an enjoyable time in Auckland, accompanied by Airs AlcKen/.ie and Dulcio. Air Cross, clerk at the local station, leaves for Ins holidays at flic end of this week. Air Aloore Sen., is an inmate of the Whangarel Hospital, where he is to undergo an operation. One and all wish Air Aloore a speedy recovery to his usual good health.