HAWERA POULTRY SOCIETY

Taranaki Daily News, 1 October 1929, Page 6

HAWERA POULTRY SOCIETY

MEMBERS’ ANNUAL MEETING. ' OFFICERS FOR YEAR ELECTED., The annual meeting of the Hawera Poultry . Society was held last night, Mr. E. Galvin presiding. • The report stated that the year had been . a successful one. The:, society hhd done' its best for fanciers,/ at the same time keeping down expenses. Mr. L. 0. Hooker, the society’s representative on the North Island Poultry Association, had kept them informed as to the business being transacted by that body. The young'bird show was again held during the year and was very successful. The profit amounted to £2 13s 6d. The thanks of the society were due to the donors of special prizes and to Messrs. J. B. Wilson'and D. Stewart for their assistance in adjudicating A judging competition helped to augment the funds. A lecture was given by Messrs. G. Gay lard and J. B. Wilson, but the attendance was poor. The entries at the winter show declined this year, but there were many good exhibits. The year’s receipts amounted to £3B and the expenditure to £25. Votes of thanks were passed to the Winter Show Company and Messrs.. L. 0. Hooker and C. 0. Ekdahl, the artists at the social evening, , .the ladies and the Press. -■ Officers elected were: Patron, Mr. H. G. Dickie, M.P.; president, Mr. E. Galvin; vice-presidents, eight were elected; committee, Messrs. G. ■ Gaylard, W. Moore, W. E. Watson, A. Bryant, W. H. Barker, W. Wasley, F. Wasley, Mrs. V. L. Gane, and Miss D. Swadling; secretary, Mr. A. V. A. Hopkins; auditor, Mr. W. A. Spragg. Mr. C. 0. Ekdahl was made a life member of the society in view of his past assistance. A discussion took place on the society’s work in connection with the winter show, it being considered that the grant of £lO was insufficient. It was resolved that the committee approach the Winter Show Company with a view to having a paid man to look after the birds during the shoWj in addition to the grant of £lO. Mr. R. Beale and Mr. B. Sargeson were elected members. The question of holding a picnic was deferred for future discussion. The auditor (Mr. Spragg) was accord'ed a vote of thanks and the secretary was voted an honorarium of £5. The question ’of joining the New Zealand Poultry Association was discussed at length, and it was resolved to affiliate with the association. . SUCCESSFUL TAWHITI DANCE. ; ~ • t DEBT ON THE HALL LIQUIDATED. One of the most enjoyable of Tawhiti’s dances was held in the hall on Friday night and, despite adverse weather conditions, proved to be a most successful function. From the start the bright music of Coburn’s orchestra and the efficient work of Mr. H. Steffert as master of ceremonies sent the dance along with a swing. The introduction of confetti and streamers into a number of dances added a further touch of brightness, while two novelty dances were keenly contested, the honours going to Miss S. Death and. Mr. T. Burke and Miss Cairns and partner respectively. Extras were contributed by Misses Duggan and Emmett and Mr, P. Steffert. The excellent decorative and supper arrangements were in the capable hands of Tawhiti’s usual energetic workers, especially Mesdames J. B. Laurenson, Pickering, and. A. Appleyard, and Messrs. J. B. Laurenson, A. Appleyard and D. McGlade. It is noteworthy that as a,result of this season’s functions the balance of the debt on the hall, amounting to £22, has been cleared, and the hall is now free from debt. This fact testifies to the united efforts of the hall committee throughout the ten years. A look into the past history of the Tawhiti district, .reveals the fact that shortly after the war it was decided to erect a hall at a cost, including the provision of a piano, of £7OO. The work was undertaken and. carried through by means of working bees with the help and advice of two builders. During' the period since the erection of the hall, systems of wizard. and. later electric lighting were installed and d? new piano purchased, the cost of these improvements involving a sum of over < £l-20. WAVERLEY COURT SITTING. theft and civil cases. The theft of £4 belonging to C. E. Downes was denied by Sidney John Okley at the Waverley Magistrate’s Court on Thursday before Mr. J. H. Salmon, S.M. Mr. P. O’Dea appeared on Okley’s behalf and Constable Fitzgibbons prosecuted. In convicting him the magistrate extended Okley’s present period of probation to 12 months and ordered him to refund the stolen money. Charles Barnet was accused of the theft of three calf skins, valued at 15s. He pleaded guilty and was fined £3 and ordered to pay witness’ expenses 10s and to tefund the 15s, in default thereof one month in gaol. Accused was-given seven days in which to pay. Judgment was given for plaintiff in the following civil cases: —E. Tuffin v. W. Mosen, £2 10s and costs; Patea County Council v. F. C. .Savage, £l9 9s 3d and costs; Farmers’ Co-op. v. R. C. Gardiner, £2B Ils and costs; A. 11. Parkinson v. C. Pram, £35 15s 8d and costs; W. A. Hurley v. C. Grear, £1 14s 8d and costs Harden sued A. Smith for £3l Ils—the value of a dog and expenses. The action concerned the driving of a car whereby a valuable dog was killed. The magistrate reserved his decision. At the suit of the Wanganui County Council, on a judgment summons, Kane Canterbury wqs ordered to pav £l4 Bs forthwith, In default 14 days’ imprisonment.