Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 174, 13 October 1927, Page 2

Province and Suburb

(From THE SUN’S Correspondents.)

OTOROHANGA CRICKETERS CLUB OFF ICIALS ELECTED The annual meeting of the Otero - hanga Cricket Club was well attended. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. P. F. Skinner; president. Mr. 11. G. Corbett; vice-presidents, Messrs. W. Babe, S. J. Fortescue. F. F. Maynard and A. Prescott club captain, Mr. H. G. Corbett; secretary. Mr. S J. Fortescue; treasurer. Mr. C. Anderson; auditor, air. C. Tucker: delegates, Messrs. A. Cahill. Corbett and Fortescue: management committee. Messrs. Cahill. Christmas. Maynard and president and secretary. The club captain is to lie elected prior to the first inter-club match. The prospects for the season are particularly bright and the club will probably affiliate wit, the Te Awamutu Association instead of with the Maniapoto Association, as in past years.

TARARU CRICKET CLUB ANNUAL MEETING HELD The annual meeting of the Tararu Cricket Club was neld last evening, Mr. A. Cl. Shepherd presiding over a good attendance of members. rue balance sheet disclosed that the club will start the new season with a balance of £3 :10s. The following members were elected to hold office for the ensuing year:— j President, the Rev. N. bobertshawe, ; vice-presidents, Messrs. E. J. Kenshav, j L. Pedrotti, W. J. Kneebone. F. G. ; Wayne arid F. H. Claxton; secretary, Mr. A. E. L. Dodd; treasurer, Mr. A. Dare: captain, Mr. A. Dare; vice-captain. M". A J. Shepherd; committee. Messrs. G-. Hayes, E. Rickett, R. Connors, jnr., and the secretE.ry, captain and vicecaptain; delegates to the association. Messrs G. Hayes and A. E. la. Dodd. Members’ sutiscription was fixed at las. MISSING FIREARM WHANGAREI PROSECUTION At the Whangarei Magistrate’s Court yesterday, Johr. Norris was charged with seliing a firearm without having the necessary permit to do so. Senior-Sergeant O’Grady said accused had a permit in 1922 to purchase a rifle, which he had done. Since then he had sold the weapon an I -he police could not trace its whereabouts. Accused had mad© a statement saying he was willing to give the names of the two men who had since had possession of the weapon providing an assurance was given that these men would not be involved for having it in their possession without a permit. The Bench said decision would be reserved until next court to give accused an opportune of divulging the two names. NORTHERN LANDS VISITOR FAVOURABLY IMPRESSED Mrl G. W. Richards, of Otorohanga, and chairman of the King Country and North Auckland deteriorated land committees, has returned from a very extensive tour of the districts. To THE SUN’S correspondent he said that the Government and the departmental officials are now fully alive to the real position in regard to Crown tenants and ameliorative action is being taken which is bound to result in considerable improvement for the lessees. He is intimately acquainted with the North Auckland peninsula and describes the progress made there in the past 15 years as wonderful. Blackberry and tall fescue, which previously monopolised large areas of land, have been replaced by paspalum, and he thinks that the peninsula is coming into its own. The climate of Kaikohe any many other parts he thinks is perfect. WITHOUT PREJUDICE BETTING CHARGE DISMISSED i At the Whangarei Magistrate’s Court yesterday, before Mr. F. H. Levien, S.M., John M. McGregor, an insurance argent, pleaded not guilty to making a wager with Alfred Ernest Lacey, on August 13. Senior-Sergeant O’Grady deposed to finding a cheque for £l. signed by defendant, whilst executing a search warrant on Lacey’s premises. He also found a document showing a wager made on Whenuanui for £1 on the date mentioned, in the name of “McG.” Defendant said he gave the cheque to Lacey to cash in the hotel, as he wanted change for a client. In answer to the bench, defendant said he could not remember this client's name. In summing up, the Bench said no evidence* was tendered as to which meeting this bet; was laid on, and although the cheque was some evidence, as also was the note made in the name “McG.,” some further evidence was necessary to connect the parties. in the absence of that evidence he could not enter a conviction, and would dismiss the case, although as some future evidence might toe brought to light this: would be without prejudiceTE AWAMUTU CHAMBER EDUCATION DISCUSSED The usual monthly meeting of the ‘ Te Awamutu Chamber of Commerce: was held on Tuesday morning. Mr. J W. Jeffery presided, and there were ! also present Messrs. C. G. Downes, R. \ A. Coyne, A. G. Warburton, S. Clark. , G. W. Maers, D. Bockett, J. Oliphant, ; and G. O. Jour (lain, secretary. A reply was received from the Auckland Education Board to the chamber’s representations in favour of arranging for commercial subjects to be taught in the secondary department of the local district high school. The board had forwarded a copy of the; letter to the Education Department iri support of the representations already made for authority to be given for the establishment of commercial classes iri district high schools from the beginning of next year. The syllabus of the Hamilton Technical High School was read, which provides for book-keeping, typewriting, shorthand, civics, arithmetic, English, etc. It was pointed out that the d€ - partment had a syllabus for schools of Te Awamutu’s grade, but the trouble was to get it put into operation. It was decided to defer the subject till next meeting It was agreed to ask Mr. A. J. Sinclair to give an address at the next monthly luncheon. The commercial agent of the New Zealand Railways Department is to be asked to give an address on his department’s activities at the next ordinary meeting.

UNIFORMS RETAINED

WHANGAREI CONVICT^

For falling to deliver „„ equipment when instructed . F. Maihi was convicted and nZj' o pay 10s costs at the 10 Magistrate’s Court.

On a similar charge, Dennis R l ane was fined los. and 12s ctL 'hwas ordered to make good ,S' of £1 los Sd to the Rss incut. ftutrt.

RIFLE SHOOTING

match at waihi

The members of the iv.iki „ Club held their first shoot of the on Saturday for a club trophy ““f strong breeze prevailed durtL- * afternoon, consequently the markL. ship was affect ed to some extent shooting was at 200yds and range, and the best scores were tered by: Feather. Sit; \erry, S 6: Cornes. S 4: H.ldsworth, E Gordon. 79: Patterson, 79; McCiittit' 78; and Callaghan. 76.

STOLEN SNOOKER BALLS A DRUNKEN ACT At the Whangarei Magistrate’, I'eu,yesterduy, before Mr. F. H. hivi. S. George Eugene. Vidal nlevlei guilty to stealing two snooker btß. from a billiard saloon occupied bv A’t Hears, Whangarei. Counsel for defendant said the Uig, was the result of a drunken f reai.aS to prevent a recurrence accused woeu take out a prohibition order. The Bench admonished accuse! verely, and convicted and fined him £3 and costs, remarking that the perusal of a list before him corrected with accused warranted a much mere severe penalty. SWIMMING AT WAIHI TEPID WATER SUPPLY The annual meeting of the 'Wtihi Amateur Swimming Club was held an Tuesday night. Mr. T. H. Walmaley presiding. The balance sheet showed that last season had been a successful one for the club. The receipts tc •tailed £BS and expenditure £69 10s, b**Ting a balance in the bank of £l4 H*. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. W. M. Wallnut; vicepatron, Dr. T. G. Short; president, Mr. T. H. Walmsley; . vice -presidents. Messrs. W. C. Morris, J. T. Teasdale and W. Ellerington: secretary, 3lr. H. SkifJington; treasurer, Mr. P. Meacham; auditor, Mr. H. B. Dale. It was decided to approach the Waihi Borough Council with a request that the bath’s water supply should be taken from the Martha mine overflow, in thfe would ensure a supply of tepid water all the year round. AMATEUR THEATRICALS OTOROHANGA ON TOUR The Otorohanga Operatic Societybas concluded a very successful senaon with the popular Chinese musical comedy, "San Toy,” which was stccemfully produced in Otorohanga, and Te Awamutu. Capacity houses were experienced in all the towns visited and the production has proved very popular. The title role of San Toy, the Chinese girl who masquerade* as a boy, was excellently filled by Mr*. Phyllys Nathan, who has taken the soprano lead in the four other productions of former years. Akhonp Mrs. Nathan was outstandingly star, Dudley (Miss Lucy Adams) *»■ Li (Mr. M. Barnett) provided the lighter side with great effect. Ten How (Mr. Fred West, jun), who was ably supported in song and dance V his six little wives, was successful ■ his characterisation of the ret-ellta®* mandarin who disobeys the orders ©i the Emperor of China (Mr. V. fltagg)The English visitors were Sir Binjo Preston (Mr. A. Tarleton), PoPP' Preston (Miss Freda Strange), Captain Bobbie Preston (Mr. S. Snook) and Lieutenant Harvey Tucker (Mr- A* Patterson). Mr. Snook was beard to advantage in his duets with San Toyand Miss Strange showed she pojaeadw a strong contralto voice. The parts m Sing Hi and Ko Fan were taken w Mr. W. J. C. Patterson and Mr* u. Yeo respectively. Mr. D. Stallarfls* Fo Hop was excellent in his San Toy. The part was takenW O. Seymour for the last two . ances, Mr. Stallard falling " chorus work by the En> _ Yen How’s wives, the and the Mandarins was of a very standard and the dancing was a ture of the performances. Mr. Jennings, of Te Aroha, producedi show, and the dancing was arrrajj; bv Miss Lucy Adams, of -v E. Moeller was conductor, ± { . chorus mistress, and Mrs. H* kinson wardrobe mistress. At the conclusion of the , aV formance in Otorohanga jjr. night, the president of the F. Phillips, presented Mrs. Bell handsome set of Chinese ments, Mrs. Atkinson th .. a o^,cr with silver honey-jar, and M f- * mouo t*d a handsome ivory silver mo baton, suitably inPCr^ M „ FhilBabe. secretary, presented N lips with a beaten copper recognition of her kindn ing supper after The recipients suitab! p They and after the singing o» adjournAre Jolly Good FeJllows. an | ment was made to the socialfor dancing and supper. Lit*-'-ARY SOCIETY PAPATOETOE MEETING ; to JtttSsrisggsSS nf^hj 1 Mr. F e E°Car- prtgded overall' attendance of “®^ b 1 928 election of officers tor th jlr. & resulted as follows- preder^ D. McLennan, M P-. jUj-ranUm: Lang; president, Mr. L- rj r . A. vice-presidents. Miss »u secreJameson and Mr. C. E. tary, Mr. H. E. G. Mattaevs, Mr W. Nesbitt: auditor. Mr. ißw e t dock: committee. Mesdam^' ;doref. Tavlor, Peacock, CaijUtto drl!ir , bMessrs. S. MeUsop. H. F- Rt)gc Tunnicliffe and Re' • In the report submitted- .-eacheJ 'that the membership r°l* ?^ fm bert the record total of I*> a = t and for the first y ea L,°" b#lsociety carried forward passed to a nee. Votes ofthankswere^pathe outgoing officers an" ™ 1 During the evening a very hi musical programme was r : j Mr. Hyland, song. Miss « VaJfn tirtpianoforte solo; Dr. ' ***** song: Mrs. McCullough.* 0 "* i Ruby, Wallace, elocutionary