RELIEF CAMP PROPOSED

Taranaki Daily News, 26 February 1931, Page 6

RELIEF CAMP PROPOSED

QUAKE VISITORS AT STRATFORD

■SHOWGROUNDS SUGGESTED SITE.

With a view to relieving burgesses of Stratford, as soon as possible from the economic strain of 'billeting visitors from the earthquake area, most of whom it was stated preferred to be together, the Stratford earthquake relief committee decided last night to ask the Stratford A. and P. Association for the use of the buildings on the showgrounds, where it is proposed to establish a camp. iSome suitable person will be appointed to inquire as to whether the visitors are to go into the camp or not and whether those who are billeting them need monetary assistance. The Mayor, Mr. P. Thomson, said the time had come when the question of establishing a camp should be considered. A camp at King Edward Park had been suggested, he said, but it was not fair to put people under canvas in the prevailing weather. At the showgrounds, on the other hand, the visitors would 'be in dry and comfortable quarters. The town clerk, Mr. P. Skoglund, said he had communicated with practically all the visitors and the majority would prefer to be in a camp. The sub-committee was empowered to spend up to £2OO in supplying the needs of the camp and the visitors. Mr. Skoglund reported that a total of 99 visitors had come to Stratford. All except 26 had been billeted in private residences. Mrs. M. H. Jardine had sent £5 towards maintenance of visitors and Mr. Mills, Pembroke Road, £2, whlie Mr. F. Pobrica had offered to pay £1 a week while the refugees were being billeted.

MATAU GENERAL NEWS. R . CHILDREN’S PICNIC FUNDS. A meeting of ladies was held on Wednesday at the Matau Hall in connection with children’s entertainments. Mrs. H. Larsen occupied the chair. A balance-sheet showed that £lO 10s lOd had been raised at the annual concert and dance for the children. Of this £4 was paid for Christmas toys and £1 for hall hire, and. the treat and concert expenses came to £2 12s lOd, leaving a balance of £2 18s. The consensus, of opinion w’as that instead of holding the money till next year it should be given from the children of Matau for the babies in the earthquake area. Those present gave the extra pence to make the amount up to £3 and it was decided to send it to the Mayor of Stratford through the local post office list, z" - The meeting arranged a children’s picnic to be held on March 13. Those present guaranteed the tea, sugar, lollies and other requirements. Mrs. A. Rolfe offered 5s worth of small toys and these, together with some on hand, will be used for prizes for the races. Mrs. Rolfe was thanked for her offer. Mrs. W. Rawlinson (secretary) is to make further arrangements for the picnic and all the children in the district were cordially invited to attend. . 1 .

It had been arranged that a meeting be held on Monday night, when Mr. Harris, organiser for the Farmers’ Union, was to deliver an address and assist to form a branch of the union at Matau. The weather was very stormy so only nearby settlers attend-ed.-Mr. Harris was able, however, to speak to most of the settlers by tele- ( phone. Mr. Harris left for Waikato and was not able to fix an early date for a general meeting. A Saturday night dance was held in the old Matau Hall on February 21, and a fair crowd attended. The music for the dance was supplied by Messrs S. Edgecombe and M. Jensen. Mr. R. Horsup played a few extras on a mouthorgan and a gramophone which had been lent for the evening did its share towards supplying the music. Haymaking in this, district is practically completed and some very fine stacks of hay have resulted. The rain which commenced on Sunday night has freshened the' grass considerably and so was welcomed by the dairy farmers, as the dry spell had caused a decided decline in the milk yield. A great many pig-hunters went up North Matau Road last Sunday and some camo into the district from the Uruti end. The catches were very poor, however. Most of the wild pigs seem to have retired to the bush now there are no lambs. ■_ . Mr. P. Rolfe, who has been visiting Ohura, has returned home. Messrs A. and W. Young are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. Jensen. Mr. B. Rolfe has returned home after a short visit to Wellington. Mr. B. Bremner, Tarata, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. R. Mumby.

GENERAL ITEMS. Owing to the postponement of the singles'■bowling championships play-off of the centi'al division, members of the Stratford Bowling Club have been invited to play a friendly match on the Avon green to-day. Stratford rinks will he arranged on the green. Permission to run unregistered as well as registered horses in the open trotting events at the carnival on March 12 has been given the Stratford A. and P. Association by the New Zealand Trotting Association. The Stratford Gun Club will hold its shoot on the grounds in a safe and suitable place. Further officials appointed are:—Protest committee, Messrs R. R. Tyrer, D. J. Malone, H. C. Johnson and A. David; blackboard steward, Mr. E. Owen; chain-stepping, Mr, E. Linnell was added to the committee. ‘ ELTHAM THEATRE TALKIES ‘•’MURDER ON THE ROOF.” ■ For audiences that like the mystery and suspense of crime stories, and their numbers are very large, “Murder on the Roof,” showing to-night at Eltham, is an entertaining picture, with an exciting climax. Dorothy Revier as Sommers’ daughter, Molly, plays a wonderful part. Her father is suspected of a murder, and in order to try and clear him she secures employment. at the fashionable Corsairs’ Club knowing that the real murderer is none Other than Corozzo, the proprietor. Her identity is betrayed by an ousted rival, and the police arrive to find Corozzo shot dead, apparently by Molly. The drunken reporter who has witnessed the shooting finally clears Molly by naming thfe real killer. ,