ELECTRIC CHANGE OVER

Taranaki Daily News, 2 October 1929, Page 6

ELECTRIC CHANGE OVER

POWER BOARD TAKES CHARGE ' THE TRANSFER ON OCTOBER .15... COMPANY TO BE WOUND UP. An extraordinary general meeting, of shareholders in the Hawera County’Electric Company, Ltd., decided yesterday that the company should be wound up voluntarily after handing over its undertaking to the South Taranaki Power Board. Mr. Edwin Payne, chairman of directors, presided. He stated that the power board had given notice of its intention to take over the business on October 15. The shareholders should pass a resolution to enable the company to cease operations and transfer the undertaking. ' ' ' 1 ’ ! After the transaction of other btisi■'ness a 'formal- resolution ’ Was carried that the company be wound up voluntarily and that Mr-.' P? 'W. Lamb be appointed liquidator for the purpose. The chairman, after referring to the loyalty and efficiency of the coinpany’s staff, said that the directors wished the shareholders favourably to consider the matter of giving the staff what he might term “farewell' gifts,” and he outlined a scheme which the directors had approved, but added that subsequently it had been thought this scheme might be improved upon and made more equitable. LENGTHY SERVICE RECOGNISED. After some discussion as to what was the best meaiis of giving effect to what was the general wish; a handsome sum was allocated for the purpose, the directors and the manager to apportion ■the respective amounts, length of service to be a leading principle. The;manager. (Mr. : P. W. Lamb) arid" the engineer (Mr. Evan Evans) weye specifically excluded from participation in the appropriation, and the cases of these two were dealt with separately, each to receive sums which in themselves testify to the value set upon the services rendered by the recipients. Mr. Lamb, who was not present when the cases of Mr. Evans and himself were dealt with, in expressing his thanks for the .generous gifts to himself and the staff, said that he was particularly pleased that the good services of his staff had been adequately appreciated, for without the co-opera-tion? of the staff he could not have accomplished what had been done. He was very proud of the staff; there was not a. more loyal staff on any body in the Dominion. At all hours of the night in the worst of weather the engineer and linesman had turned out to keep the lines going, and not one penny of overtime had ever been charged; Personally he had also to thank the directors of the company for the courtesy and consideration they had extended to him. He was very sbrry to part ebrnpany with his staff and those he had been associated with in the company’s work; that was'the one thing that hurt him. He would be leaving Hawera in due course and would carry' away the kindliest feelings'of all his associates connected with the company;- The honorarium of the chairman of directors for the period from the end of the last financial year was fixed. Mr. Payne expressed his thanks to all. He said that he had been connected with the company since its inception and had been so long chairman of directors that he would now feel one of the unemployed. AN EMPLOYEE'S PLEA. Considerable merriment was caused, and a lot of sympathy evoked, when the manager read out a communication received from one of the company's linesmen. The writer' asked Mr. Lamb to put in a plea to the shareholders on behalf of his “nag,” which had been used for 25 years in the company’s service. The nag was getting old and he proposed to pension him oR; he would never part with him, and if the shareholders would make a grant to cover half the eost per week of the nag’s upkeep he would find the balance to give the nag every care. The writer was not aware whether “we” (he and the nag) would be employed by the board. It transpired that the nag’s name was “Roley,” and a formal resolution was passed requesting the directors when apportioning the sum voted to the to add to. the amount allocated to the writer a .further definite., sum for “Roley.” ''' ''' " . ■ A further extraordinary meeting of shareholders has been called for October 16, the day after the taking over by the board, to confirm the resolution to -go into liquidation.

HAWERA HIGH SCHOOL. ‘ CRICKET CLUB’S ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Hawera High School Cricket Club was held in the engineering hall, Mr. W. W. Thomas being in the chair. The report stated that the last season had been a fairly successful one for the school’s cricket. The first eleven had again played senior cricket and at the beginning of the season had done remarkably well, at one stage being fi<e points ahead of the next team. However, owing to several players falling out, the good start had not been maintained, and the team had finished fourth in South Taranaki.. Congratulations were offered to the Old Boys, on the magnificent cricket they had played. The annual match with Feilding for the Silson Cup had been played at Hawera, and resulted in a tie, both teams totalling 215 runs on the two innings. A. Barker was to be congratulated on his great innings of 95 and Connell, of Feilding, on his remarkable feat of taking the last four wickets with the last fpur balls of the match. As a result of the match Feilding retained the cup for another year. During the season Messrs. W. W. Thomas, A. Barker and J. Petersen had represented Taranaki in all matches played and Barker had been picked to represent Taranaki against Wanganui, but had been unfortunately unavailable. However, later in the season Barker represented Taranaki against Waikato, and also scored a century against Eltham. Owing to the junior competition hi South Taranaki falling through the school’s junior teams had teen left without a game throughout the season. In the divisional matches, however, the boys had gained a certain amount of match experience. In these matches the

literary division, by defeating the commercials and the engineers, had proved to be the strongest.. The’thank's of the club were due to the'-Tollo'wing:—Mr. B. McCarthy and Mr. McL’Dowic, for presenting bats; Mr. Garnett, for providing afternoon tea; the. people who billetted the Feilding boys during their stay in Hawera; 1 the Press, for. reports and criticisms of .all matches' played, 1 and 1 the-'masters who assisted the club by instruction and supervision during the season. Mr. A. Gray (headmaster) said he would like to express appreciation, of the work done by the members of the staff, who had given: up much of their time, quite apart from time.- He did not think the parents realised the amount of work done in this connection and were inclined to take it as a matter of course. Vociferous rounds of applause on the part -of the boys left no doubt of their appreciation. Mr. Gray said that cricket was taking a much more important place in the sporting fields of the country than it had ever done before. New Zealanders had. been employed at Home as, professionals and their work had been highly spoken of , by English experts./ :A great iihpetus ’would be.given to cxicket this year as a result of the visit of the English 'team, and the boys would have ah opportunity of seeing some of the best cricketers in the world and be able to set a standard for their own play. A bat had been donated by Mr. A. W. Tugwell for the most improved player, and in making the presentation to L. E. Duke Mr. Gray congratulated him on winning it and hoped he would do wonders with it. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr. B. McCarthy; president, Mr. A. Gray; vice-presidents, male teachers of the staff’; club- captain, L. Pacey; vice-captain and secretary, C. R. Sturrbck; committee, L. Turnbull, J. Herbert and L. Edwards.

VITAL STATISTICS. SOUTH TARANAKI FIGURES. 1 ’ z ’ Births at Hawera last month were ■ five fewer than in September of last year, while deaths showed an increase of four and marriages an increase of two. The figures are as follow:—

The records for the September quarters of this year and last year also show a decrease of births and an increase of deaths this year. Details are:

Other South Taranaki- returns are as follows, the figures in parentheses representing the corresponding periods of last year:— . Eltham. —Month: Births 7 (8), deaths nil (1), marriages 2. (nil). Quarter: Births 27- (20), deaths 5 (4), marriages 9 (3). •” • . Manaia. —Month: Births 5 (6), deaths 1 (nil), marriages nil (nil). Quarter: Births 16 (9), deaths 3 (5), marriages 5 (2). . Kaponga. —Month: Births 3 (4), deaths nil (5), marriages 2 (1). Quarter: Births 14 (15),=deaths .4 (0), marriages' 3 (3). . - : .. Opunake. —Month: Births 11 (8), deaths nil (1), marriages 1 (2). Quarter: Births 28 (23), deaths 1 (4), marriages , 5 (8). Patea.—Month: Births 3 (2), deaths 1 (2), marriages 2 (1). Quarters Births, 17 (11), deaths 8 (7), marriages 3 (4). Waverley. —Month: Births 2 (2),. deaths 2 (nil), marriages nil (nil). Quarter: Births 15 (6), deaths 4 (ml), marriages 1(4). Totals—Month;. Births 44 ..(48), deaths 14 (15), marriages 14 (9). Quarter: Births 164 (138), deaths 62 (o 4 marriages 44 (42).

TEACHER FAREWELLED. AIR, ARTHUR'S PROMOTION. Air. C. Arthur has resigned the head mastership of the Awatuna school and is removing to Twyford, Hawke s Bay. On Friday evening Mr. and Mrs. Arthur, and their family were entertained at a social gathering by the people of Awatu.na, some 50 adults and a large number of school children attending. Dancing, to music played by Miss R. Corbett, kept everyone busy till the supper interval, when AJr, L. Nicolls addressed the gathering. After apologising for the absence through illness of Mr. 11. Davison, chairman of the school. committee, Mr. Nicolls said the residents of the district had learned with regret of Mr. Arthur’s intended removal.. During the. three years that he had been head teacher he had done admirable work. . Under his direction the school grounds had been, transformed and now would compare with tliose of neighbouring schools. Both Mr. and Mrs. Aithur had been exceedingly successful in preparing the children for school concerts, and hi the working of the scliool Air. Arthur’s influence had always been lor good. In the social life of the community Air. and Mrs. Arthur hnd taken their full share of responsibility, and as tennis enthusiasts they would be missed very much. The people of the. district wished him to express the highest appreciation of the good service for which they were indebted to Mr. and Airs. Arthur arid to convey to them and their family the heartiest; good wishes for their happiness, health and prosperity. Air. L. Corbett, on behalf of the hall committee, thanked Air. and Mrs. Arthur for their help ,on many occasions. Air. Nicolls presented to Air. Arthur the farewell gift of the residents, a striking wall clock. In thq course of his reply Air. Arthur said the climatic, conditions of Hawke’s Bay were reputedly more congenial than, those of Awatuna, but the pleasure of anticipated personal comfort on that account' was more than tinged with genuine regret at the severance of, associations ihse parable from a three years’ residence among the good people of Awatuna. The growing needs of present-day conditions, however, impelled him to seek a wider .field of professional activities and its corresponding monetary benefi ts. Before leaving he would like to pay a. well-deserved compliment to the whole-hearted support .he had received from the successive school committees during his term. No teacher could give of his best without the . backing of his committee, which he was pleased to- say had been nnstintingly accorded him. Speaking for himself, hra wife and his family, he said it had always been a pleasure to do their utmost for any social .and sporting movement deserving of support. .

“For They are Jolly Good Fellows” was sung and supper was served by Mesdames L Nicolls, M. Biourke, R. Alty, 11. Bailey, E, Hutchin, L. Corbett and A. Parkes. . Mr. and Mrs. Arthur and family are leaving Awatuna' to-day. OKAIAWA NOTES. Great interest was taken in the two . visits of Captain AfacGregor and. his aeroplane to Okaiawa. On one flight during his second visit he went to a great height beyond the clouds and then came tumbling down,. doing all sorts of stunts of a truly alarming nature. A very large number of residents of Okaiawa and the neighbourhood took the opportunity to fly, and all say their guineas were well spent. The football season being over, it may be said that, though none of the Okaiawa teams won a championship, . the representatives of this district did not disgrace Okaiawa. An interesting .display of trophies won by the juniors is to be seen in the window of Mr. J. Barclay’s store. The trophies are a credit to the donors, and also, of course, to the winners. The junior team competed in four tournaments and won them all, and as it is composed of young boys Okaiawa is proud of them. Mr. A. Lees presided at the monthly meeting of the Okaiawa School Committee on Saturday. The headmaster (Air. E. Evetts) reported that the average attendance last term: was 138.6, the roll number being 162, so that the attendance was 85.3 per cent. Bad colds and influenza had seriously affected _ the school. Members expressed the opinion that insufficient heating of the concrete school building was the cause of colds, but decided to take no action until the Taranaki Education Board’s.,report on the question of heating was received. It was decided to make- the luncheon hour 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. Votes of thanks were accorded Air. E, J, Betts for a 1 gift of two cricket bats and the Okaiawa Cricket Club for a donation of. 1 material. It was decided to apply for subsidy on voluntary contributions for stocking the school library at a cost of £O, and to spend £2 on gramophone records. ■ Okaiawa is interested in the establishment of a dental clinic at Manaia, and the subject was discussed at a meeting of the local school committee on Saturday, Mr. J. Nairn attending on behalf 1 of the Manaia committee. Mr. Nairn stated that those who wanted the clinic would have to contribute. £5O or iw

-■ — ; toward® the cost of its erection. '4s*® Manaia committee wished to .apfoeM-jo the representatives of schools, which would use the. contribute their fair shares, of . the amount. When the clinic was in operation each school would bo asked to pay a share of the cost of maintenance, which would be apportioned according 'to the number of children treated. The Okaiawa members >• expressed W>athy with the project and promised to_pay a share of the cost of maintenance. They agreed-io ask the paTents of Children reviving treatment to contribute to the fund for the erection of the clinic. r ~<i ; i .... ■

1929 1928 Birthg 13 IS Deaths ........ 10 6 Marriages 7 5

1929 1928 Births ......... Tlpsith-s ..... 47 ■.... 37 54 28 Marriages ..... ' is 18