South Taranaki News

Taranaki Daily News, 12 June 1928, Page 5

South Taranaki News

DAILY NEWS OFFICE: Morrissey’s Buildings, Union Street.

P.O. Box No. 131.

Telephone No. 2706.

EXTRAORDINARY TANGLE OWNERSHIP OF £l3O AT ISSUE. TANT) AGENT RETAINS DEPOSIT. ‘ A really extraordinary tangle" engaged the attention of Air. K. W. Tate, S.M., at Hawera yesterday, when the question in dispute for 5| hours was whether £l5O paid to Francis Gordon Treweek, of Hawera. land agent, by Nicholas M. McCarthy, of Wanganui, a hotelkeeper, on December 23 was recoverable by the latter, who sued for its return. The tangle was not unwound yesterday. Treweek maintained that as agent for Bodley, as vendor of the Stratford Commercial Hotel* he had introduced Nicholas McCarthy and a contract of sale had been concluded. He had paid Bodley £l2 10s and retained £137 10s as commission. A denial was given to that contention by Nicholas McCarthy, who alleged that Treweek had promised, but failed, to return the deposit and that no contract had been finalised because one of the conditions had not been fulfilled. The turnover of the hotel was £4 or £5 below that claimed, and there were ‘‘other reasons” why McCarthy would not purchase. First a refusal and plater, when a BummoQs had issued, an agreement to Wtoru the deposit were alleged by Bernard McCarthy with Brian Malone against the defendant. There were certain conditions in the accepted offer to Bodley through Treweek, especially inspection of the books to compare the actual takings with those quoted.* They had proved to be £4 or £5 less over Christmas and the New Year and £7-i-r £8 less in ordinary weeks. The offer of settlement by Treweek, he alleged, was tlmt Nicholas McCarthy should put other business in Treweek’s hands, and that Treweek would jlpply the £l5O to McCarthy’s credit in any subsequent transaction. That proposal was not entertained. When Mr. H. L. Spratt argued 4 hat Treweek was agent for the vendor, to whom he was obliged to account for the deposit, the magistrate asked how Treweek could agree to pay the sum to Nicholas McCarthy as had been deposed. There were no conditions, argued Mr. Spratt, sufficient to enable .a>sourt to set aside the contract, and if there were any it was a matter between Bodley and McCarthy. If there had l»een any promise to pay it would not hold for want of consideration. Mr. Houston: Surely the withdrawal tf the action is sufficient consideration! Admissions were made by defendant tinder cross-examination that the contract arranged was subject to and conditional upon plaintiff being satisfied with the books, upon being able to arrange for finance and securing a certificate of fitness and a license. “I am acting for the vendor,” said defendant, ’"and I am entirely in his hands.” “If there was a contract, and that is denied, then it was a conditional one with conditions not fulfilled,” contended Mr. Houston for the plaintiff. ‘T’ve got to earn my living,” said Treweek, “and was quite satisfied in my own mind that I had legitimately earned the money. I was not prepared to pay it back unconditionally. I considered I was entitled to something for the trouble and travelling I had been put to.” “You say you didn't.” said the magistrate to Treweek, “ami you.” he said to counsel cross-examining, “say he did. that’s an end to it, and its 5.30.” SCOTS NIGHT AT TE KIRI. WO RESIDENTS FAREWELLED. One of the most popular fuuct ions held at Te Kiii for. a l<sng time was the social evening in the Te Kiri hall on Friday, arranged by the Te Kiri Scottish Association, to farewell two highly respected residents of the district. Mr. E. Irvine Rodger, who proceeds to Wellington, and Mr. Gordon Mcßae, who ■will settle in Hawera.

In proposing the health of the guests, Mr. N. McKinnon paid a tribute to their keen interest in the affairs of the district. Mr. Rodger, he said, had been churchwarden at the Te Kiri Church, chairman of the Domain Board, chieftain of the Scottish Association, chairman of the eports committee, and president of the tennis club, while in addition, ho had always taken a great interest in the hall committee. Mr. Rodger's removal would be a distinct loss to the district, and it would be very hard to replace him. Mr. Mcßae, too, had been actively associated with the Scottish Association and the sports and had always been ready to give help in the interest■! of the district. Mr. D. Holmes, in making the presentation of a fountain pen to each as a memento of the times they had spent in the district, referred to the Mcßae family as one of the oldest in tho district, and mentioned that he had been associated with bringing them out from Homo 40 years ago. Others uho testified to the popularity of the guests were Messrs. R. Morris, J. M. Hickey, A. Collins, F. R. Tindlc and. T. Kay (on behalf of the Te Kiri mill). In his reply Mr. Rodger voiced his regret at severing his connection with the district. He reviewed the progress of the district during his residence, remarking that from a credit balance of Is 3d after the firet social conducted by Mr. McKinnon, as secretary, the Scottish Association to-day was in credit to the extent of £75. The tennis club, too, was in credit, the Domain Board had carried out extensive improvements to the grounds and running track, the church he was very proud of, and the hall committee, of which he had not been a member, comprised a body of hard workers. Mr. Rodger returned thanks for the presentation and said he would long remember the pleasant times spent in the district. Mr. Mcßae replied in similar strain. A lengthy toast list was honoured. After the Loyal Toast the following toasts were drunk; “The Te Kiri Scottish Association.” pronosed by Mr. R. Morris and responded to by Messrs. I). Holmes (president), and E. J. Rodger;

••Kindred Associations," Mr. S. Agnew— Messrs. R. Clements and A. Collins; ‘■The Mangahume Visitors," Air. J. Templeton—Messrs. J. M. Hickey and B. Clark: ‘'The Awatuna Dairy Co,” Air. E. I. Rodger Messrs. Gordon Mcßae ami A. Collins; ‘‘The Gatekeepers,” Air. W. Hodge—Messrs. G. Boleyn, J. Templeton and 0. Stockwell; “The Ladies.’ Mr. S. Agnew—Alessrs. R. Smith and T. Kay, “The Hall Committee,” Air. E. I. Rodger—Alessrs. A. Collins and IV. ( rawford; “The President,” Alessrs. N. AlcKinnon. C. Weniyss, A. Collins—D. Holmes; “Air. Rodger’s Successor,” Air. T. Kay—Mr. Rodger; “The Farmers’ Union,” Mr. 0. Stockwell—Air. A. Collins; “Jimmy Hickey and his aceordeon,” Messrs. Holmes, Alorris and Collins —• Mr. Hickey; “Tho Pipers,” Mr. Gordon Mcßae —Aft. N. AlcKinnon. Items rendered during the evening were as follow: Songs, Messrs. R. Clements, T. Kay, J. M. Hickey, N. McKinnon, 1.. Marshall, C. Hill, E. Wemyss; aceordeon selections (Scottish and Irish airs), Air. James Hickey; recitation, Air. D. Holmes. New members elected during the evening were Messrs. T. Kay. W. Hodge, L. Marshall, James Hickey, Alorris and J. M. Hickey. In charge of refreshments were Messrs J. Rumball, S. Agnew and S. Weitiyes. The function concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.,” in the early hours of the morning. ECMOHT-WANGANUI HUNT. GOOD SPORT AT WAVERLEY. A large Crowd of followers met at the residence of the Aitken Bros., “Gowan Lea,” Waverley, on Saturday, and al} "were treated to a good day’s sport. The hounds were in great fettle ami several good runs were enjoyed, resulting in a couple of kills. Several riders were noticed to part company with their saddles, but there were no serious injuries. The usual large number of enthusiastic riders were there, and the highest spurs afforded the usual grandstand for the 'many enthusiasts who follow the hounds in motors. Throwing off from Air. Aitken’s by the Aloumahaki station the first kill was made after a short run, puss running into some wire netting. About four o'clock another hare gave a nice finishing run. and after leading the followers round about and negotiating about a dozen jumps another kill resulted. ,

The hunt then retired to Air. P. Aiken's homestead, where they were hospitably entertained at afternoon tea, and where tho usual speeches and replies were given. The next meet will be held at Alumna on Wednesday. THRILLS OF STEER-RIDING. A MDDEL RANCH IN HAWERA. There are very few Hawera residents who have any inkling of a little bit of the “wild west” at their very door, but. in a sheltered valley handy to tho town is a real “man-size” corral, with a race and slip-rails in the approved fashion, while perched up on a hillside, the roof just peeping out of a fine plantation of pines, is the raneli house which bears on the door the device, “Bar 20 Ranch House.” The work is that of Alessrs. Edgar and Buck Harrison, the young steer-riders who have earned so enviable a reputation in Taranaki for their feats of horsemanship. By invitation, a Dailv News’ representative paid a visit to the ranch, situated on Air" Edgar Harrison's farm at Tawhiti, and the riders gave an exhibition with two steers which seemed to know every trick in the matter of bucking and “pig-jumping.” Both riders stuck to their mounts through thick and thin, despite the antics of the cxcitcc beasts. Attired in buckskin chaps, sombreros, with, heavy Mexican spurs, the young men introduced a touch of the ‘'west.” and their riding provided the practical side. In order to offer them more scope in horsemanship. Air. Harrison, senior, intends leaving for Australian in about a mouth's time and in the meantime they are to ride at the New Plymouth show, which opens to-day.

HAWERA POULTRY CLUB. A meeting of the Hawera Poultry Club was held last night, Air. J. B. Wilson presiding over an attendance of 13 members. In connection with the club’s complaint of unsatisfactory treatment at the hands of the North Island Poultry Association, -articularly in regard to the allocation'of championships and to the delay in forwarding certificates, Air. L. O. Hooker attended the meeting and reported on correspondence with the secretary of the association, Air. Bruce. Mr. Hooker said that several other societies were dissatisfied with the conduct of the affairs of the association. He intimated his intention of attending the conference in Palmerston North and should he get no satisfaction, he said, lie would take steps to form another association. “I am not going to let this drop until we get something satisfactory for ourselves and for the other societies on this coast.” he declared. Air. Hooker was unanimously appointed the club’s delegate to the annual conference of the association to be held at Palmerston North next week. On the suggestion of Air. A. Hopkins it was decided to bring the matter up for discussion at the New Plymouth Poultry Club's dinner to-morrow with a view to securing the New Plymouth Club’s support in this connection. BAND’S MONTHLY MEETING. Seven rehearsals and three public performances have been attended by the Hawera Band during Alay, reported the conductor (Air. H. C. A. Fox) at the monthly meeting last night.- Present: Messrs. J. Champion (chairman), H. N.

Lester, W. Sliaddoh, C. Pearce, W. Kirkpatrick, A. Gould, L. Swan, and W. Hawkins (secretary). There were 30 senior and 27 junior members whose attendance had been satisfactory. Bandsman Ford had left to reside at Inglewood and Bandsman Smith, formerly of New Plymouth, had joined.. Three new members had joined the junior band which, it was decided, should enter the Taranaki Bands' Union C grade contest at New Plymouth in March next. A sacred concert at the Opera House in aid of the Ararata fire dependents was proposed. The bandsmen agreed unanimously and application is to be made to the Borough Council. It was decided to pay £1 entrance fee‘to the Taranaki Brass and Pipe Bands’ Union, to which body Messrs. IL N. Lester and W. Haw-kins-were appointed vice-president and delegate respectively. Mr. J. Kay was appointed property master. GENERAL ITEMS. The formation of a pool for the purchase and disposal of bobby calves was -unanimously decided on by a representative meeting of Auroa farmers on Saturday night, when Air. C. D. Dickie, chairman of directors of the Patea Freezing Works, addressed the gathering on lines similar to his address to the Federation of Taranaki Dairy Factories in Hawera on Friday. Air. F. Aroa presided. A total of almost 900 calves will be included in the pool from the Auroa district, it was understood. Considerable enterprise and initiative were shown by the Hawera County Council staff in’the recant transportation of a huge steel cable weighing about three tons, to the bridge over the Patea River, on the Tongahoe Road, some 30 miles inland from Hawera. The roads in some parts of the district proved almost impassable to ordinary traffic, ths services of the new motor tractor were requisitioned and the journey safely negotiated. The Otakeho hall is to be the scene ol great revelry on Friday, June 15, when the Otakeho and District Farmers’ Union will hold its annual ball. A sit-down supper has been arranged. Good dancing is promised with an excellent floor and the promise of first-class orchestral music. Hawera was chosen as the venue of the next championship trials at the annual meetings of the Dog T rial Association at Whangarei last week. That the Farmers’ Union organiser (Air. B. Gillies) be given permission to go into the district covered by the association and canvass for members of the union, as he has been doing in all the other districts of South Taranaki, was decided on at a meeting of the Otakeho and District Association held last week. Tn the. report yesterday in regard to the separate rate struck by the Hawera County Council on Saturday in accordance with the petition of residents, an error was made, the rate of l-6d being made to appear as being Is 6d. PERSONAL ITEMS.

Air. M. C. Crighton, of Hawera, left for Wellington yesterday to attend the annual conference of the N.Z.K.S.A. as the delegate of the South Taranaki Association. Mr. C. Lamb, of Hawera, has been asked to sing at the big Masonic gathering to be held this evening at New Plymouth in honour of the GovernorGeneral s' visit to Taranaki. Mr. Alan Sutherland, of tho Hansard Parliamentary staff, has been spending a short holiday as the guest of Air. E. K. Cameron, of Hawera. Mr. Sutherland visited Mt. Egmont on Sunday and left on his return to Wellington by mail train yesterday. Mr. J. G. McFarlane, of the Department of Agriculture, arrived in Hawera last night to make arrangements for the department’s court at the forthcoming winter show. He leaves for Palmerston North by the mail train this morning. WAVERLEY NEWS. PI.UNKF.T SOCIETY BALL. (From Our Own Correspondent.). The third annual fancy-dress ball held by the Plunket Society took place at Waverley on Friday evening, when the Town Hall was packed with gaily dressed children, over 300 being in attendance. The grand march, headed by Air. J. Clarkson, was a pretty scene, after which the children paraded across the stage and each received a small gift from tlie president of the society,- Airs. Graves senr., assisted by Mrs. W. F. Shield, president of tire Patea branch. The music was supplied by Airs. Carey's orchestra. On behalf of the committee Mr. Dalleson thanked the parents for the interest and trouble taken to make the function the success it was. A large cake made and. donated by Airs. G. Aiken for the guessing competition was won by Airs. Muir. The following is a list of some of the children who appeared in fancy dress: Shirley Johnston (a Daisy); Alary McQueen (Early Victorian Lady); Joan Christensen (Wood Nymph); James Lamont (Sailor); Lance Walky (Soldier); Jack Smith (Jockey); Alex. Morrison (Robin Hood); lan Aiken (All Black); Betty Forsyth (Highland Lassie); V. Aiken (Crinoline); Shelia Smyth (Spanish Lady); Yvette Dalrymple (Coster Boy); Joyce Oakenful (Baby Girl); Theltn Goyle (Fairy); Roma Ridge (Barber’s Pole); Rex. Ridge (’"as Father Joined the Alustard Club?); Molly Walker (Fairy); Joan Hair (Sporting and Dramatic); Yvonne Dalrymple (Keep off the Grass); Joan Fowler (Kewpie); Doreen Leo (Pierrott); Thelma Aiken (Tinned Fruit); Dulcie Cruicksluuik (Poppy); Olga Morrison (Rose); Totty Ridge (Eastern Lady); Barbara Currie (Roses) Cyril Dallison (Boxes); Alax Dallison (Chinaman); Donald Currie (Kettle); Douglas Aiken (Lizard); Allan Lupton (Jockey); Herbert Fowler (Waverley Town Board); Eunice Marriott (Red Riding Hood); Eunice Afaule (Beckett's Blue); Norrie Heginbotham (Indian); Edward Boyd (Cigarette.). Others were present whose names are not available. WAVERLEY FOOTBALL CLUB. The Waverley Football Club met a team from Kai Iwi on Saturday afternoon on the Domain, a good number of spectators turning out to see the local team prove the victors by 16 points to 9. Play was anything but exciting, and proved very close. At half-time the Waverley team were leading by 8 points, Kai Iwi having failed to cross the Hue. On resuming play the visitors pressed hard and by potting a goal and crossing the line twice in quick succession put themselves in the lead temporarily. The

local team, towards the end of the game, proved themselves too strong, however, ana won the -arne after hard play. Air. A. E. Symes refereed the game. SUCCESS OF SKATING CARNIVAL. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Waverley, June 8. The skating carnival which took place in the Waverley Town Hall on Thursday evening was a splendid success. very large number of skaters in fancy dress took fart, and the gallery was crowded Kith spectators. Some very quaint and original costumes were there as well as some very pretty ones, and the floor was a dazzle of colour. Among those in fancy dress were: Misses Al. Howe (Hawaiian Dancer), J. Hair (Red and White), K. Howe (Boy and Girl, Tennis), At. Duffy (Pierette), J. Leo (Alauve and Black Columbine), R. Christenson (Autumn Leaves), F. Christenson (Hawaiian Girl), V. Thomason (Grandma with “That Kruselien Feeling”), Doreen Leo (Balloon Girl), P. Duffy (Rainbow), S. Duffy (Rainbow), D. AlcDougall (Pack of Cards), Mrs. Cable, Patea (Folly), Miss Nelson, Patea (Black and White Pierette), Mr. S. Marriot (Persian Prince), Aliss Al. Sinclair (Carnival), Mr. L. Duffy (Red and White Pierrot), Mr. B. Cosher (Cricketer), Master Alichaei Aloore (Dutch Boy). Winners of the competitions were:— Best couple of skaters, Airs. Horner and Mr. Gunn; single-legged race, Air. L. Duffy; balloon race, Airs. Horner.