PATEA NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 6 May 1930, Page 6

PATEA NEWS

PREPARATION FOR TALKIES. The interior of the Palea Town Hall presents a scene of chaos and confusion due to the activities of-a crew of carpenters and electricians. Portion of the downstairs f .rtition is being ripped out to permit the erection of the new operating box, 17ft by Oft. In this will be mounted two Simplex projectors, each capable of silent or talkie film projection. The “Cuton” system of sound amplification is being employed. New stage lighting effects and a new screen wiß be erected, whilst interior and exterior lighting are also receiving attention. Felt drapery 450 yards in length is being hung to bring the walls into h rmony with the blue and gold colour scheme prevailing. The electricians will be compelled to work overtime in order to have everything completed according to schedule. It is expected that the installation will be effected this week, but the date of operation is postponed in order to permit of exhaustive tests to ensure perfection. SCHOOL STREET DAY. The final effort of the inter-standard competition for funds for the Patea dental clinic provided a little over £l5. PATEA. GOLF CLUB. A? — Tn brilliant sunshine the opening of the new golf pavilion at Whenuakura was a red letter day in the history of the local club. The opening ceremony was performed 'by Mr. C. R. Honeyfield .(president), who expressed the hope that the facilities now afforded players would bring in new members and assist in making the game more popular. PERSONAL. Miss R. Locker has returned from her annual holiday. Mr. and Mrs. R. Hunger are at present in Wellington. Mr. D. B. King, a well-known former resident of Hawera, is visiting the town. Mr, King, who is employed by the Railway Department, is now resident at Wellington. . GENERAL ITEMS. A programme of 'Scottish music was played at the Hawera Hospital on Sunday by the Hawera Pipe Band. The selections were appreciated by the patients and a large number of visitors, and at the conclusion afternoon tea was served by the nurses. ..The annual church parades of the Hawera Municipal Band and the Hawera Pipe Band were held on Sunday, the Municipal Band, under Drum-Major Johns, tg-oether with the Hawera Fire Brigade under Superintendent Morrison, attending the Baptist C’hureh, and the Pipe Band the Presbyterian Church. Invitation holders are reminded that the Hawera Amateur Swimming dub’s annual dance and presentation of prizes takes place at St. Joseph’s Hall, Hawera, to-morrow evening. Arrangements are well in hand for the function and patrons are promised an enjoyable evening’s entertainment.. Wills’ Melodymakers’ Orchestra will provide the music. The Hawera City Football Club will hold its annual ball in St. Joseph’s Hall, Hawera, on Wednesday, May 28. Wils’ Melodymakers’ Orchestra will provide dance music, and the arrangements are in the hands of an energetic committee, with Messrs K. Barron and C. Young ,as joint secretaries. .'.A euchre party and danee will ; be. held at Normanby on,Friday evening in aid of the horticultural show funds. Good prizes are offered for euehre players. ' . Messrs R. P. Morrissey will hold a sale at ! their Union Street salerooms, Hawera, to-day at 1.15 p.m., of New Zealand blankets, rugs, quilts, sheeting, damask, hosiery, clothing, underclothing and general lines of soft goods, and also fruit and vegetables. A euchre party and dance .will be held in the Te, Roti Hall this evening. the Otakeho Ladies’ Hockey Club will hold its annual ball this evening,