Riverton PROGRAMME FOR CENTENARY

Southland Times, Issue 23047, 14 November 1936, Page 18

Riverton PROGRAMME FOR CENTENARY

Decisions Made By Directors GROWING LIST OF CORRESPONDENCE At a meeting of the directors of Riverton Centenary Celebrations Ltd. the chairman, Mr T. Borland, presided. There were present: Messrs R. J. Walker, A. Dooley, D. C. Robertson, R. A. Dickson, G. L. Dickson, F. L. Girvan, H. E. Philp, E. B. Patrick, F. Conn, A. Sutherland, Misses A. E. McNaughton and H. L. Hunt, and the secretary, Mr H. Spear. Much correspondence was dealt with. Miss B. Bellamy, Invercargill, offered a child’s native dress for use during the celebrations or for exhibition in the museum and this was accepted with thanks. Mrs M. Mills forwarded a picture of early’ Riverton painted by Miss Eva Girle, and this also was accepted with thanks. It was decided that tenders be called for the right to sell ice cream and refreshments at the various functions. The Automobile Association (Southland) advised that the committee’s request for assistance in establishing a motor camp would be placed before the executive of the association. The Commissionet, Mrs H. J. Walden, advised that it would not be possible to hold a girl guide camp during Centenary Week, but assured the committee of the whole-hearted support of the Riverton Company. The Riverton Borough Council advised that the council had decided to give £2O towards the cost of the Centenary Monograph and £25 towards the cost of illuminating the town during the celebrations. The Civic Band Society advised that the band was prepared to take part in the celebrations. It wtis left to the organizer, Mr Alex. Sutherland, to make arrangements. Mr D. Stalker, secretary of the Otago and Southland Shop Assistants’ Union, advised that it had now been decided to observe Saturday, January 9, as the shop assistants’ picnic day. The picnic would be held at Riverton. Invercargill shops would thus be closed for the whole day. Mr W. S. Whitly, secretary of the Invercargill Grocers’ Union, advised that his union would also be observing Saturday, January 9, as its picnic day. Mr Alex. Sutherland reported that the Invercargill Master Carriers’ Association had declared the day a whole holiday. This would now overcome the difficulty of finding vehicles for the procession in time to move off at 1.30 p.m. Grocers’ and drapers’ races could also be run. DANCES ARRANGED. The secretary, Riverton Sailing Club, advised that the club would be pleased to undertake the organization of a dance to be held after the banquet. It was decided that the Sailing Club be permitted to run dances in both More’s Hall and Fleck’s Hall on this night. The Riverton Borough Council also advised that permission had been granted for the erection of the memorial on Pearl Point, subject to confirmation by the Marine Department. It was decided to await a reply from the Marine Department on the question of the site. Plans of the memorial were considered. It was said that in view of the proposed change of site from Howell’s Point to Pearl Point the memorial cairn previously decided on would be unsuitable. The cost of the proposed new memorial would not be in excess of the original estimate, and it was decided to adopt the plans, the architect to be instructed to call tenders for the erection immediately. The secretary was instructed to make representations to the Southland Education Board for the use of the Manual Training School building for cooking and baking. Mr E. L. Girvan reported that he had interviewed bus and taxi proprietors in Invercargill. A donation of 5/- had been received from Checker Taxis. It would be necessary for him to make another visit to Invercargill. Mr Sutherland repelled that he had made inquiries about a broadcast by the chairman through Station 4ZP. This could be arranged, and it was left to Mr Borland to choose a suitable night. , It was decided that a rental of 5/per foot frontage with a minimum of £2 10/- be charged for allotments m the sideshow area, representations to be made to the Borough Council for a licence to cover all or any sideshows run by the committee. Mr E. B. Patrick reported that he and Mr R. J. Walker would wait on the Clifden Racing Club at a special meeting called for Saturday, when the question of holding the Clifden meeting at Riverton on January 13 would be reconsidered. It was resolved that the secretary convey to the Hon. T. OByine, M.L.C., and the Hon. T. F. Doyle, M.L.C., the thanks of the committee for their efforts to secure a permit for the Riverton Racing Club to run a meeting during the centenary. VENETIAN NIGHT. Some discussion took place on the deletion of the Venetian Night entertainment and the fireworks display from the official programme. This had been done at a previous meeting and it appeared that these two events were now being organized independent of the committee. It was decided that they be again included in th- official programme, the sum of £lO to be set apart for the organization of the Venetian Night. The secretary was instructed to moke o request to trie De—fence Department for a supply of Verey lights, S.O.S. signals and star shells for use in the fireworks display. The sum of £lO was set aside for fireworks. It was also resolved to make inquiries from the Defence Department regarding the possibility of having a gun and crew stationed at the Rocks to participate in the landing ceremony and for use in the starting of the sailing races. _ . A public meeting is to be called in Fleck’s Hall on November 27, when speakers will outline what has been done in connection with the centenary and explain matters on which there appears to be a certain amount of ignorance by the public. It was decided that the Maori wedding ceremony be deleted from the programme and an item depicting a visit of the princess to the mainland be substituted. Application is to be made to the Harbour Board for control of the river during the landing ceremony and the resolved that weekly meetings be held because of the large volume of business to be transacted. ROWING. During the week the races for the club caps were rowed. The winners were C. Bulman’s crew. Results are: C. Bulman (s), H. Tweedie, C. Porter and A. Bailey defeated V. Rose (s), W. Parker, D. McKay and R. HenderE °P. Fleck (s), A. Weir, T. Fleck and

D. Reidie defeated L. Dean (s), H. Bailey, J. Henderson and J. Anderson. Semi-Final. C. Bulman (s), H. Tweedie, C. Porter and A. Bailey defeated J. Parry (s), P. Keeler, D. Cassells and J. Bannatyne. Final. C. Bulman (s), H. Tweedie, C. Porter and A. Bailey defeated P. Fleck (s), A. Weir, J. Fleck and D. Reidie. The regatta crews are to be selected within a few days, and keen interest is being evinced in the selection. REGATTA CLUB. Considerable interest has been shown in the action of those present at the annual meeting of the Regatta Club in adjourning the meeting indefinitely on account of the small attendance. A further meeting has been called for Monday night and greater public support is now assured. WOMEN’S DIVISION. At the monthly meeting of the Riverton branch of the Women’s Division, Miss A. E. McNaughton presided overa good attendance of members. Dr C. H. Gordon gave an interesting lecture and demonstration of the various methods of resuscitation. He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. It was decided to invite Mrs W. McDowell, Lorneville, to give a talk on “Preserving” at the next meeting, and also to hold a sale of plants. An invitation to attend a party to be given by the Orepuki branch was received. The best blooms competition resulted: Miss W. Smyth -, Miss J. A. Martin 2, Mrs E. B. Patrick 3. GIRL GUIDES. A pleasant function was held at the residence of Mrs E. A. Price, when eight new committee members were enrolled. The Commissioner, Mrs H. J. Walden, officiated, and after the enrolment ceremony an enjoyable afternoon tea was partaken of. Those present were: Mesdames H. J. Walden, W. G. Smith, E. H. Gray, D. C. Robertson, C. de Clifford, H. Hancock, J. Matthews, J. A. C. Mackenzie, A. D. Angus, E. Stout, S. H. Irwin, W. Whittingham, D. M. Tweedie, J. Dawson, and Misses M. Price, V. Borland, M. Galloway and C. E. Birch. PERSONAL. Dr and Mrs N. G. Trotter and Mr J. Trotter left by car for the north during the week. Miss E. Gedney is visiting Invercargill. Mrs M. Marshall, Invercargill, is the guest of her sister, Mrs S. Ward, Havelock street