Province and Suburb

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 430, 11 August 1928, Page 5

Province and Suburb

PRESENTATION TO CLERK FUNCTION AT TAURANGA The chairman of the Tauranga County Council, Mr. King, on behalf of the councillors, presented the retiring clerk, Mr. Briasco with a substantial cheque. In presenting it, Mr. King spoke of the energy and ability shown by Mr. Briasco in carrying out his duties. HAURAKI NEWS SHOW OFFICERS ELECTED The 30th annual meeting of the Hauraki A. and P. Association was held on Wednesday, the president, Mr. H. J. Hare, presiding. The report showed that the last show was highly satisfactory. The year’s operations showed a net profit of £sl 16s lid, after writing off £Bl for bad debts. The total receipts for the year amounted to £582 12s 2d. The following officers were elected: Patron, Mr. A. M. Samuel, M.P.; president, Mr. P. R. Hubbard; vice-presi-dents, Messrs. D. G. McMillan, A. J. Andrews, B. E. Veale, G. Buchanan; chief stewards, Messrs. D. G. McMillan (cattle), E. R. Fathers (horses), A. J. Andrews (gates), R. S. Carden (baby show); executive committee, all the executive officers, chief stewards and Messrs. H. J. Hare, J. A. Reid and C. M. Gee; general committee, Messrs. E. W. Porritt, A. F. Steedman, W. D. Nicholas, E. L. Shaw, K. L. Slyfield, V. Young, W. H. Wight, W. Marshall, A. W. Maclarn, J. Munro, P. R. Henry, W. TI. Alley, W. J. Hall, C. Stembridge, J. Harms, F. C. Hubbard, E. A. Chester, B. G. William, 11. A. Mills, W. Marsh, D. Sheehan, E. P. Fathers, A. F. Thorp, H. R. Thorp, G. M. Wilson, G. P. de Castro, N. Beattie. * * * The Hauraki Plains County Council met at Ngatea on Thursday. The engineer, Mr. F. Basham, reported that good progress had been made with resurfacing various sections of the main highway with red metal. All other sections had been well graded. Comparatively little damage was caused by the recent floods. Slips on the Kaihere-Torehapa Road will cost £BO to repair. At Coxhead’s filling a washout occurred near the bridge. After conferring with the Public Works Department it was agreed to erect a new span costing £l2O. The work would be completed by the middle of next week. The treasurer, Mr. E. A. Mahoney, reported that rates were coming in well. It was proposed to raise £5,000 for Ngatea roads, £ 5,000 for Patetonga roads and £9OO for Ngataipoa Road. The cost of administration in tho county was one of the lowest in the Dominion, being 3.98 per cent, on revenue, as compared to the Dominion average of 5.24 per cent., and 1.42 per cent, on total expenditure, as compared with the" average of 3.27 per cent, for the Dominion. ROTORUA ORPHANS’ CLUB The fortnightly meeting of the Rotorua Orphans’ Club was held at the Druids’ Hall on Thursday evening. Bro. A. W. Downer presided, and welcomed the visiting brethren. Reference was made to the late Bro. G. F. Cater, conductor of the Auckland Orphans’ Orchestra, who died last week, members standing in silence as a mark of respect. Bro. A. W. Downer gave an interesting talk on “Maori Lore,” which was followed by an excellent musical programme. Items were given by the orchestra, Messrs. C. Dalton, Hefferon and Johnston, Mr. Whitehead (Auckland), Bro. PI. Krough, Mr. C. Hogan. Mr. D. Weir, and an exhibition of club-swinging by Bro. E. Harvey. Among the visitors were Bros. Albrecht. Jefferson, and Gibson (Wairoa Orphans). The club is to pay an official visit to Gisborne on August 15, and the programme will be broadcast. TAURANGA AFFAIRS The Fire Brigade has received a cup, to bo called the Randle Cup, from Mr. R. Randle, for a series of competitions for 1928-29. The first run resulted: Fireman H. Bickers 1, Deputy-Super-intendent S. Snowden 2, Foreman A. Stewart 3. * * * The Tauranga Electric-Power Board has received authority from the Local Government Loans Board to take a poll for a loan of £25,000. This is to be used for extending the lines. * * * The Tauranga Borough Council met on Wednesday evening. A letter was received from the Main Highways Board stating they would subsidise street maintenance in boroughs for streets not exceeding 66ft in width and for tar-sealing to a width of 30ft. * * * It was decided to unite with the Chamber of Commerce in suitably entertaining the visitors by the Auckland business men’s commerce train. The Municipal Band asked that in taking on workmen, all things being equal, preference be given to bandsmen. It was decided to adopt the proposal where possible. LOYAL FRANKLIN LODGE There was a large attendance of members of the Loyal Franklin Lodge, M.U.0.0.F., and visitors from sister lodges at the lodge rooms on Thursday evening, when Bro. J. Clark, P.G.M., unveiled the in memoriam board, erected in memory of members of the lodge who died in the Great War. Other speakers were: Bro. Gubb, district grand master; Bro. R. B. Todd, and 80. Rev. C. B. W. Seton. 80. Zillman was presented with a jewel by Bro. Gubb, D.G.M., on behalf of the Hamilton Lodge, of which he is a charter member. PAPATOETOE WELFARE LEAGUE Mr. J. G. Browne, president of the Papatoetoe Welfare League, presided over a large attendance on Thursday evening. Matters in connection with the forthcoming town board election for members were fully discussed, and the league’s platform was adopted. It was decided to draw the attention of the Town Board to the danger occasioned to school children by having to cross the eastern side of the Great South Road below the school crossing. The executive was authorised to deal with what are considered by the league to the mis-statements in connection with the increased rates ruling in the district. It was maintained that the chief cause of the increase was additional expenditure by the board, and not, as reported, rating on unimproved value.

(From THE JUN'S Correspondents.)

CAMBRIDGE METHODISTS DIAMOND JUBILEE The Cambridge Methodist Church is now celebrating its diamond jubilee. The chapel erected in Anzac Street 60 years ago was the first church building in Cambridge, and it is believed the first in the whole of the Waikato. At that time the Rev. Joseph Berry was in charge, and his district was a very extensive one. The present church, known as St. Paul’s, was erected in 1883, in Queen Street. The church has been in charge of many pastors. Included among the number are the following;—1868, Rev. Joseph Berry; 1869, Rev. J. W. Simonds (now of Auckland); 1871, Rev. J. Laws; 1873, Rev. W. G. Thomas; 1875, Rev. John Smith; 1878, Rev. W. J. Watkins; 1879, Rev. H. Bull; 1882, Rev. T. G. Carr; 1883, Rev. H. R. Dewsbury; 1886, Rev. J. S. Rishworth; 1889, Rev. C. H. Garland; 1892, Rev. J. H. Simmonds; 1895, Rev. L. Hudson; 1898, Rev. W. Cannell; 1900, Rev. S. J. Gibson; 1905, Rev. W. H. Beck; 1910, Rev. W. Tinsley; 1913, Rev. T. Trest.rial; 1916, Rev. G. S. Cook; 1919, Rev. J. D. McArthur; 1924, Rev. W. J. Elliott (now president of the Methodist Conference); 1927, Rev. J. W. Parker (present minister). The first public function in connection with the diamond jubilee celebrations was a grand musical recital, held at the Town Hall on Thursday. There was a very large attendance, and the excellent musical programme provided was greatly appreciated. Among the performers were the Hamilton Methodist Choir (under Mr. T. S. Webster), a number of Hamilton and Putaruru artists, and a sprinkling of Cambridge performers. It was one of the best musical events Cambrirde has had for a long time past, and the proceeds will be considerable. The celebrations will be continued for three Sundays, with several weeknight functions. The Rev. C. 11. Laws, 8.A., D.D., Principal of the Auckland Methodist Theological College, and the Rev. Professor Ranston, M.A., D.Litt., Auckland, will conduct special services during the celebrations. In connection with the celebrations it is hoped to effect considerable improvements to the church, a renovation scheme at a cost of approximately £SOO having been approved by the church officials. Already a considerable sum has been promised, and it is anticipated that the objective will be reached.

NEW LYNN GLEE CLUB VISIT TO VETERANS’ HOME The members of the New Lynn Glee Club provided a concert for the residents of the Veterans’ Home, Mount Roskill, on Thursday. Solos were given by Miss E. Laurie, Mrs. Simpson and Messrs. Morrish, Edney, Duncan and Stock, while the club gave several items under the conductorship of Mr. M. Young. Miss Reed played the accompaniments during the evening. At the close of the concert, the visitors were thanked and cheered by the veterans. The president, Mr. E. R. Edney, responded. HAMILTON INTERESTS Mr. H. C. Gregory, accountant of the Commercial Bank of Australia at Hamilton, has been transferred to Palmerston North, and left for his new position this week. At the practice of the Hamilton Operatic Society opportunity was taken to bid farewell to Mr. Gregory, who for some years has been an active and popular member of that organisation, Mrs. Gregory will not leave until after the production of “High Jinks.” * * * F. Bullock is in the lead at the conclusion of the first round of the championship tournament of the Hamilton Chess Club. The next in order are Fenwick, E. L. Wilson and R. Mears. The club has arranged a telegraphic match of 15 boards with Gisborne, to begin to-morrow at Wesley Chambers. The local club will be well represented. * # * There was a large attendance at a public reading of Galsworthy’s “The Skin Game,” given by the Hamilton Shakespeare Club in Hamilton. This play is a difficult one to present, but excellent readings were given, the participants showing a good insight into the characterisations demanded. The protagonists in the drama Hillcrest (Mr. E. Bouillon) and Hornblower (Mr. W. L. Ranstead) were very effective. Mrs. Kaber Harrison, Miss Bowie, Miss Gordon, and Messrs. King and Cox were others in the cast. The society is to bo congratulated on the high standard of work attained.