HAWKE’S BAY EARTHQUAKE.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21265, 20 February 1931, Page 10

HAWKE’S BAY EARTHQUAKE.

FINE WEATHER IN NAPIER. v RESTORATION of public SERVICES. v SEARCH FOR FURTHER BODIES. RIVER TAKES NEW COURSE. (Per United Press Association.) NAPIER, February 19. The weather to-night is tine and the sea is ruffled by a slight easterly. Two moderate shocks were felt to-day, —one at 6.40 a.ra. and another at 8.45 a.m. A few minor shocks were also felt. Street lighting is being further extended, and the water and sewage systems are receiving attention. The electric current is now available for a few houses, after a test of the -old wiring proving satisfactory. Much progress is being made in clearing sites, and there are indications that further bodies remain to be discovered in one or two localities. No attempt has yet been made to clear the breakwater road. ... • Some unnecessary alarm is felt concerning the rivers, one of which rose rapidly to-day because a dam had burst higher up. However, the water got away quietly and the River Board’s overseer is satisfied there is no danger from that quarter during fine weather. The work of diverting the Tutakekuri River is proceeding, and that river will soon discharge at a washout, saving a river-course of five miles. The water was going down the new channel to-day.

SOUNDINGS OFF NAPIER. SLIGHT UPLIFT INSHORE. t - 1 (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, February 19. The Marine Department has received a report from the Government lighthouse teamer Matai, which is taking soundings in Hawke’s Bay. The Matai reported that she had completed the work of taking soundings in the vicinity of the Napier •approaches and discovered a slight uplift close inshore. It is not known definitely what courses the Matai followed, and a fuller report is expected to-morrow. REBUILDING THE TOWN. MATTERS FOR INQUIRY. (Per United Press Association.) NAPIER, February 19. The following telegram was sent to the Prime Minister by Mr W. E. Barnard, M.P. for Napier:— “ The big question what measures are to be taken, and when, for the restoration of the earthquake area is becoming increasingly important and urgent. After much thought and consultation with numerous constituents, I desire to recommend for your favourable consideration: First, that the Government immediately cause comprehensive arrangements to be made for ascertaining the total loss suffered through the earthquake and fire; secondly, that a commission or other suitable body be set up immediately to investigate and advise as to the best methods for rehabilitation of the earthquake area. I urge that both steps are necessary, so that Parliament may have sufficient facts and advice before it when the coming session begins to consider and decide on the measures to be adopted for the restoration of the district.”

WELLINGTON FREE AMBULANCE. EXCELLENT WORK RECOGNISED. (Peb United Pbess Association.) WELLINGTON, February 19, Reference to the part played by the Wellington free ambulance in the Hawke’s Bay district at the time of the earthquake disaster was made to-day at a meeting of the Amublance Board. The superintendent (Mr F. Roffe) said that two cars and four men had been sent from Wellington, and that he had been appointed to take charge of the ambulance work. In a week, he said, the cars had travelled 2300 miles, and owing to the earthquake the ambulance was still doing exceptionally heavy work. The chairman (Mr C. J. B. Norwood) thought that it was complimentary to the board and the staff of the Wellington free ambulance that all the cars and ambulance material sent from other centres had been placed under the central control of their own superintendent (Mr Roffe), In a verbal message the Director-general of Health had told Mr Norwood that he was very thankful to the board of the Wellington free ambulance for the services rendered by it through its superintendent.

A SCHOOL OPENED. • FREE ISSUE OF BOOKS. (Pee United Pbess Association.) PALMERSTON N., February 19. The school for earthquake refugee children at the show grounds camp was opened to-day, being conducted in. the Agricultural and Pastoral Associations cattle pavilion. Already 268 children had been enrolled. Permitting the maximum of fresh air and light, the classrooms are admirably suited to the purpose, having been thoroughly swept and disinfected. A free issue of books was made to the children to-day. The school is under the supervision of Mr E. Barry, headmaster of the Central School,' while Mr M Glashan. of Napier, is senior master on the staff, all the members of which are from the Hawke’s Bay schools. PALMERSTON NORTH HOSPITAL. • CASES ADMITTED. (Per United Press Association.) PALMERSTON N„ February 19. A bulletin issued by the Palmerston North Hospital states:—The following earthquake cases were admitted yesterAlexander Duncan Mackintosh, Westmere, Wanganui, transferred from held hospital, Napier, fractured spine; serious. Arnold Webster, transferred from held hospital, Napier, fractured skull; sen--o lpeter Courtney, transferred from field hospital, Napier, bruising and had. nerves; satisfactory. . , The following case. was. discharged.Mrs Katherine Sinclair, 502 Giay s road, Hastings.

EARTHQUAKE SUFFERERS’ RELIEF FUND.

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THE MAYOR’S FUND,

DONATIONS FROM SYRIAN COMMUNITY. The Syrians of Dunedin city have responded splendidly to the call from the Hawke’s Bay district. In handing the Mayor (Mr' R. S. Black) £34 4s, Mr Mansoor (president of the Cedar of Lebanon Syrian Society) said he wished to convey the deepest sympathy of the Syrians with thzose who suffered through the earthquake. Some of his people had been killed, some injured, and some had lost all their property. Some had previously contributed, and all regretted that they were unable to give more. Ho trusted that every assistance would be rendered to enable the sufferers to recover from the terrible catastrophe. The following are the individual contributions: —“ Cedar of Lebanon ” Syrian Society £l6, A.' Coory £1 Is, Mrs A. Farrah £1 Is, H. Mansoor £1 Is, Messrs S. and J. Farry £1 Is, J. M. Farry fl, L. Mansoor £l, J. Lahood £l, J. Reid £l, D. Joseph £l, A. Joseph £l, J. Hannah £l, Mrs G. Johns £l, M. George 10s, E. Coory 10s, J. Isaac 10s, A. Milne 10s, J. S. Farry 10s, P. Farry 10s, J. Joseph 10s, N. Isaac 10s, P. Mansoor 10s, G. Barbara 10s. M. Lahood 10s, A. Aram os, “ A Friend ” st?; — total, £34 4s. PRIME MINISTER’S FUND. (Per United Press Association.) WELLINGTON, February 19. The Prime Minister’s Fund now stands at £122,820 8s od. AUCKLAND CONTRIBUTIONS.

(Per United Press Association.} AUCKLAND, February 19,

The Auckland city and suburban contributions* to the Earthquake Relief. Funds total to date £34,277, with one large borough (Mount Albert) yet to be accounted for. The total includes the Mayor’s Fund (£17,363), the New Zealand Herald (£11,107), and the Auckland Star (£3154). DUNEDIN SAYINGS BANK. At a special meeting of the trustees of the Dunedin Savings Bank yesterday afternoon it was decided, subject to the approval of the Government, to make a grant of £SOO to the Earthquake Relief Fund. ZINGARI-RICHMOND FOOTBALL CLUB. At a recent meeting of the committee of the Zingari-Richmond Football Club the chairman (Mr R. C. Proctor) proposed a motion couched in the following terms: —“ That the Zingari-Richmond Football Club desires to place on record its deepest regret at the earthquake catastrophe which has occurred in the towns of Napier and Hastings, and to express its sincere sympathy with all those who have suffered berqgvement or loss.” It was later decided that the club should also show its sympathy _ in a practical manner, and on a subscription list being opened the sum of £7 was speedily contributed. RELIEF FUND IN BRITAIN. (United Press Association.) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright.) LONDON, February 18. (Received Feb. 19, at 9 p.m.) The Earthquake Relief Fund has reached £28,293, among the contributors being 500 guineas from Lloyds Bank and £SOO from the Red Cross.

TOWN HALL CONCERT. MUSICAL SOCIETIES’ EFFORT. It was fitting that the efforts of the combined musical societies of Dunedin to further the cause of the Earthquake Relief Fund should have received such strong public support as was evidenced for the concert which was prepresented in the Town Hall last night, apart from the fact that it was organised for a very worthy purpose, was in itself a musical entertainment of a particularly high standard, and one on which the societies concerned, as well as the assisting artists, are to be highly complimented. The Orchestral and Philharmonic Societies,' as well as the Choral Society, the Royal Dunedin Male Choir, and the Returned Soldiers Choir produced of their best, whilst the presence of assisting artists of the calibre of Misses Eva Scott and Teresa M'Enroe, and Messrs Max Scherek, Alfred Walmsley, William Ruffell, and Arthur .Lungley made the success of the effort still more assured. The Dunedin Orchestral Society, under the able conductorship of Mr Alfred Walmsley, commenced the programme with the presentation of the overture to “Die Fliedermaus” (Strauss), which was given excellent treatment, the strings maintaining a strong, firm tone throughout, whilst the general ensemble was most effective. The ' Dunedin Philharmonic Society, conducted by Signor Squarise, gave a particularly fine interpretation of Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2, the technical difficulties with which this famous concert piece bristles being overcome with a confidence which bespoke long preparation on the part of this body of musicians. Even in the most difficult passages the strings preserved excellent tone, the whole orchestra responding with spirit to the direction of the conductor. One of the instrumental treats of the evening was the trio by Messrs J. A. Wallace (violin), P. Palmer (’cello), and Max Scherek (piano), who presented Mendelssohn’s “Andante and Scherzo in D minor.” The performance was characterised by brilliance of treatment by each of the instrumentalists who combined admirably and gave an outstanding interpretation of a difficult subject. A piano solo, “ Polichinelle ” (Rachmaninoff), by Mr C. A. Martin, was another item which was received with instant approval. The composition called for powers of execution of a particularly high standard, and Mr Martin gave a delightful interpretation of the swiftly changing moods embodied in the selection. Two organ solos. Schubert’s familiar and lovely “Ave Maria,” and the triumphal “Grand Chorus,” arranged bv Hollins, were presented by Dr V. E. Galway, the performances being masterpieces of musicianly interpretation. The Returned Soldiers’ Choir, under the direction of Mr J. T. Leech, was responsible for the presentation of three very acceptable concerted numbers. “Prayer of Thanksgiving” (a Netherland folk song) was splendidly sung, whilst “Night” (Abt), an unaccompanied selection, was presented with excellent tone and balance. The third number “ For Home and Liberty” (John Acton) was given with rousing effect, the choir achieving good volume without sacrificing any of the qualities of tone or balance. The Royal Dunedin Male Choir, conducted by Dr Galway, sang the traditional, sea . chantey “ Shenandoah ” unaccompanied in good style, whilst in its second number, the stirring “Bandits’ Chorus ” from “ Ernani ” (Verdi), it gave a spirited and nicely shaded performance. The Choral Society, conducted by Mr H. P. Desmoulins, and accompanied by Dr Galway at the organ, gave an excellent presentation of two of Elgar’s compositions, “The Banner of St. George” and “Land of Hope and Glory,” both selections being sung with a keen appreciation of their requirements. Mr J. E. Davies’s pleasing tenor voice was heard to good effect in a light and airy composition, “O. that Summer Smiled for Aye” (William Davies), the singer according his number delightfully delicate 1 treatment, whilst Miss Eva Scott sang “The Willow” (Goring Thomas) with admirable restraint, and the tripping “Will o’ the Wisp” (C. G. Spross) in a particularly charming manner. Mr Alfred Walmsley and Mr William Ruffell were associated in the operatic duet, “Si Pel Ciel.” from “Otello” (Verdi), a number which was given with fine declamatory effect, the singers’ voices blending excellently. Mr Arthur Lungley’ sang the tragic “Lord

Randall,” arranged by Cyril Scott, with' an unerring insight into the dramatic requirements of the composition. Miss Teresa M’Enroe, who is the possessor of a soprano voice of delightful quality, sang Sanderson’s “Spring’s Awakening” in an exceptionally pleasing manner, her ease of execution and the liquid quality of her higher notes making her an instant favourite with the audience. A feature of the programme was the work of the accompanist, Mr C. A. Martin, to whose delightfully sympathetic accompaniments both the soloists and the choirs owed a considerable proportion of their success. INSURANCE COMPANY MEETS ALL CLAIMS IN EARTHQUAKE AREA. The Dominion Life Assurance Office of N.Z., Ltd., wishes to notify its numerous Policyholders that the Society’s Life Policy includes compensation for Hospital expenses and liberal benefit for permanent disability caused through the eftects of the recent or any future catastrophe Arrangements have been made bv the Directors to deal promptly and sympathetically with all claims made in consequence of the Hawke’s Bay disaster. Full particulars obtainable from the local Branch Office, Donald Reid and Co.’s Buildings, corner Vogel and Jetty streets, Dunedin. —Published by arrangement.

Previously acknowledged .. Dunedin and Suburban £9813 10 5 236 0 0 0 JVllSS XvObS • • * * * T , , W Harris and Sou, Ltd. . . 25 0 0 0 0 Farra Bros., Ltd. •••••• 20 Employees Vacuum Oil Oo. 15 9 0 Employees Farra Bros., Ltd 12 14 6 Dunedin Operative Boot10 0 0 Macandrew Road School 10 4 0 4 3 0 0 0 (lieu of picnic) - . . • • • C. J , Misses Stenhouse .. .■ • • • t Dr and Mrs S. L. Wilson 2 0 2 2 0 E. M. and F. M 2 2 0 Miss Jean Stevenson .. .. 2 2 0 Mr and Mrs J. E. Warring2 0 0 Mrs W. Kirkland i 1 0 J] R 0 5 0 0 3 0 Total £10,187 2 11

Previously acknowledged .. £3939 5 10 From the Syrian community (per H. Mansoor) .. .. 34 4 0 J. E. Butler, Ltd 10 10 0 Williamson, Jeffery, Ltd. .. 10 10 0 Anonymous 10 0 0 Charles Surfleet 10 0 0 Staff J. and J. Arthur. Ltd. G 6 0 Ladies L.O.L. Goodwill No. 9 2 9 0 J. B. M'Dougall 1 0 0 £4013 17 10