Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 339, 26 April 1928, Page 2

Province and Suburb

From THE SUN'S Correspondents

MORRIN'SVILLE AFFAIRS

FIRE BRIGADE EVENTS The Dickey Cup (two men event) was competed for by the Morrinsville Fire Brigade on Wednesday, and was won bv Foreman T. Gobbe and Branchman E. Grigg. 47 l-ss. Deputy-Supt. G. Pretty and Fireman G. Lingard, 525. were runners-up. This event creates great interest among members of the brigade, and Foreman T. Gobbe now has the honour of three victories. The duties of timekeeper and examiner were carried out satisfactorily by ex-Fireman S. L. Dickey. The Philpott Shield (one man event handicap) was won outright by Hydrantman J. Elder (2s). time 37 2-ss, Branchman E. Grigg (3s), 39 255, being runner-up. At a meeting of the Morrinsville School Committee, it was reported that the advisory inspector to the Education Board had visited the high school, consequent upon the complaint of shortage of accommodation, and recommended that two rooms be added to the long wooden portion of the high school building.

OTAHUHU INTERESTS

MEETING OF COUNCIL A decision that no remission of the 10 per cent, penalty on overdue rates could be allowed was made at the meeting of the Otahuhu Borough Council last evening. Residents from Weka Street are to be informed that a footpath will be provided at once. Complaints received from ratepayers regarding the non-collection of house refuse were referred to the foreman for a report. A‘grant of £lB 15s was made to the band, the balance of the year’s subsidy. A donation of £2 2s was made to the funds of the Workers’ Education Association. It was decided to advise the district engineer of railways that the council could not accept the drainage from the new railway workships, as it would mean the overloading of the present system. The question of financial assistance to the Auckland Institute and Museum was referred to the legal and finance committee, with a recommendation that the minimum donation be £5. It was decided that concerted action be taken with the Levin Borough Council, in asking that the Main Highways Board subsidise roads formed in permanent material, which have not previously been subsidised. A motion of thanks was extended to the foreman, traffic inspector, and Sergeant-Major Brand, for services rendered in connection with the Anzac Day services. PATERANGI HOCKEY CLUB All last year's officers were re-elected by the Paterangi Hockey Club at its annual meeting. It was again decided to compete for the Empson Cup under the Waipa Hockey Association. If possible twe teams from the club will be nominated. The balance sheet showed a credit of £5. The Paterangi Ladies’ Hockey Club has bright prospects for the season, are the officers for the year:—Patron, Mr. George Finch; president, Mrs. C. J. Spiers; vice-presidents. Mesdames H. Rhodes and F. J. Ryburn, Miss McCullam, and Messrs. S. Macky, W. Germann and G. Bowman; captain. Miss K. Macky; vice-captain, Miss R. Spiers; secretary. Miss E. Macky. selector and coach, Mr. C. J. Spiers, delegates to Waipa Association. Misses E. and K. Macky.

DARGAVILLE ITEMS

Archbishop Averill and Canon Young will visit Dargaville to take part in the 50th anniversary celebrations of Holy Trinity parish on June 3. A representative committee has been appointed for the carrying out of the programme, which will include a fete and conversazione on Saturday, June 2, services at 11 a.m. and in the afternoon, to be taken by Canon Young; Holy Communion celebrations at 8 a.m. and service at 7 p.m., to be taken by Archbishop Averill: and a thanksgiving service on June 5, at which former vicars of the parish are invited to be present. The Rev. Chitty is being invited to be present to give an organ recital. Nearly 400 returned soldiers, from all parts of the district, attended the reunion celebrations. The function took the form of a banquet and smoke concert, and was the largest of its kind in the district. Sergt.-Major A. T. Brady, M.M., presided. A formal toast-list was honoured, and a lengthy programme of musical and elocutionary items was much appreciated. *

HAMILTON NEWS

The first run in connection with the newly-formed Hamilton Harriers* Club will be held on the Trotting Club’s training track to-morrow afternoon. The commitee has already received a number of donations from people anxious to encourage the club. Several sterling runners have already enrolled and Hamilton should again, after a lapse of 15 years, be able to send representatives to the New Zealand championships. A mile handicap for a medal donated by Mr. H. Sergei, will be contested at Saturday’s run. The Rev. S. R. Wareing, of Hamilton, who has been appointed vicar of Putaruru, came to New Zealand from Nottingham in December, 1926. and was instituted curate and domestic chaplain to Bishop Cherrington at the formation of the Waikato Diocese. He ’resigned at the end of last year, and became priest in charge of Ohaupo. He was also a tutor at Southwell Boy's School.

WITHIN WIRELESS RANGE— The following vessels are expected to be within range of the undermentioned wireless stations to-night:— Auckland.—Marama, Hurunui, Canadian Scottish, Waihemo, West Elcajon, City of Y ork. Chatham Islands.—Zealandic, Hororata. Wellington.—Maori, Wahine, Ngaio, Araliura, Tamahine, Aora.igi, Westmoreland, Port Adelaide, Mamari. Maimoa, Mahia, Port Victor, Maunganui, Iron Crown, Cowden Law. Awarua. —Makura, Tahiti. Manuka. Kslkorai, Waikouaiti, Karat'. West >’•>- nob, Canadian Britisher, Newby Hall.

ANZAC DAY

PROVINCIAL OBSERVANCES Anzac Day was celebrated in , ting manner throughout the proving Thames Combined Anzac celebrations held m the Anglican Church, Tha™. The building was crowded. benS. 90U and 1,000 taking part in the sernT Prior to the celebration, a „ under the command of Sergeant-ViT Cossgr-uve, headed by the Hsurii Military Band, and consisting ofr. turned soldiers, territorials, high irh~ cadets and members of the fire brigj paraded from the drill hall to o church. A very impressive and eloquent m dress was delivered by the Rev v Robertshawe, C.F., M.C. Prayers and lessons were given read by the Rev. James Milne. )La Presbyterian Church; Captain W Knight, Salvation Army; Rev. W. l Lambert, Church of Christ; and R*t W. A. Burley, M.A., Methodist Churw The “Last Post” was sounded k Bugler L. White. Mr. H. L. Webb sided at the organ and gave the "Der March” in Saul. A temporary cenotaph was placed i the junction of Pollen and Paha; streets, which was visited by maai during the day, who placed wreath* cit. The South African war memorh in Victoria Park was not forgotter and many beautiful wreaths mm placed on it. Papakura The Papakura citizens' Anzac *; vice took place in beautiful wezlt at the soldiers' memorial at 31 ut The attendance was large, between and 700 being present. The chair nr of the town board. Mr. James MeV presided and associated with htmvtr Rev. R. R. Greenwood. Presbyter at Mr. E. D. McLennan. M.P., and mnt bers of the town board. A prayer was offered by Rev. V r Wood and the lessons were read byth Rev. R. R. Greenwood. A very impressive address was dt livered by the Rev. 'A .C. ood. .* collection was taken up in aid o( ftmaintenance of the soldiers* roeimria park. The -Last Post was sounds by Mr. Sutherland Wilson. Mr. T. C Seaton presided at the organ. Waiuku The public hall at Waiuku ■»' crowded when the citizens held a eoc bined commemoration service. Beloit the service the returned soldiers, tern torials. cadets. girl guides, s*4 brownies, as well as hundreds of civ. lians, headed by the Otahuhu Militar. Band. marched to the monumtn where wreaths were placed. Tram peter C. R. Barriball sounded *Tb£ Last Post.’ ’ Speakers at the service were Un* Colonel Aldred, president of the w* uku Returned Soldiers’ Assoattiot Rev. T. A. Spear (Presbyterian). Rev. J. C. Fussell (Anglican), and ® Rev. Wallace Neal (Methodist). Drury The Anzac service was held m tfcDrury Public Hall at 2.30 P-B®-hall was crowded, about 180 P#? p ; being present. Addresses to the occasion were given by the W. C. Wood, vicar of PapaicunL** the Rev. J. Hubbard, 8.A., terian minister at Drury. , Beams presided at the organ. At - conclusion of the service the w March” was played. Dargaville Perfect weather prevailed for '*; Anzac Dav celebrations. At 11 service was held in the Royal tre. under the auspices of the Ministers' Association, the being full. , _ The 15th North Auckland R*g®» tal Band, under Lieutenant supplied appropriate music poor the service. .. The Rev. N. O White CaJUThompson. Adjutant Hildreth. «**• P. Morris and Rev. E. W. gave the various prayers ana dresses. The "Last Post, tion and the National Anthem wowthe service to a close. .... ft* Holv Mass was celebrated Roman Catholic Church at 7 Ma-w-inch there was a large tion. The Rev. Father Westiend* ciated. Services also took place Peter's Anglican Church, Te kop at II a.m., and at Holy TnnityCh«” Dargaville. at 9 a.m.. the vx*. Rev. G. P. Morris, delivering » and impressive address at The civic commemoration . in the Empire Theatre in noon, when there was aga r attendance. A procession, ; the band, and followed by CoIOT FT. McCarroll, C.M.G., D-SJL IOO B. Charters. C.M.G.. D.S°~ Mayor, Mr. F. A. Jones, and of the Dargaville Borough a M. returned soldiers, territorial. Boy Scouts and represents other local bodies, parade

otner local uuui«. the main street at t p.m. Te Kuiti The Anzac Day vice held in the People* Palace, Te Kuiti. was The Mayor. Mr. « J- u' presided. Others who & R<» service were the E T „ M jtmjt' Presbyterian. Rev. Pens 'esiter. can. Mr. Clive Cameron. R.S.A.. Canon Kempthorne t [and Rev. G. Hall. Methodist At the conclusion of g j in the hall, the parade, cop ! returned soldiers, ex-servl , \ ritoriaJs and senior cb. fireßfj society members. Girl - m j,ied »** and school children. E» marched to the "; em " ri fL lJl e, planade, where rioral went r , laid. The Plosion then | the Maori Pa, w*cre short i were given. . tn Miers •**' The Pio Pio returned pjo j|r held a similar servlß * D - e ~iding **'! W. E. Caley-Alexander P addrflß> a large attendance. W o ne*ton. 1 delivered by Mr. J- CWaipu An Anzac service *?*,*{, 0* Presbyterian Church. ' siP terO l^, attended by , ials and returned address * number of Bl^r- | given by Rev. George ser vlee * , 1 sequently a l o )J er / Monument. * held at the soldiers M ! wreaths were placed.