BRIGADE MAKES GOOD SAVE

Taranaki Daily News, 17 March 1931, Page 10

BRIGADE MAKES GOOD SAVE

HAWERA HOUSE CATCHES FIRE,

DAMAGE GREATLY RESTRICTED.

Raging furiously in a hall right in the middle of a pretty bungalow in South Road, Hawera, fire seriously threatened the building yesterday. That the flames did not spread further is due to a remarkably smart piece of work by the Hawera Volunteer Fire Brigade. The house, which is owned by Mr. J. C. Downey, is occupied by Mr. A. F. Hammond. ' There was no one in the house at the time of the outbreak, the alarm being given by Mr. A. Bell. The brigade received the call at 3.40 p.m., and though there were only one or two men in the station at the time it was only a matter of minutes before the firemen had assembled at the house under the supervision of Deputy-Super-intendent J. Zinsli. A lead was taken through the kitchen into the hall, where the fire had a good hold, and the brigade quelled the outbreak. The ceiling in the hall was burnt out and the walls were considerably damaged. The remainder of the house and also the contents were' damaged only slightly by smoke and water. The heat of the fire is indicated by, the fact that curtains in rooms not reached by the flames were burnt and a heavy window of opaque glass four yards away from the hall was shattered.

The origin of the outbreak is not known, but the centre was apparently in the partition between the range in the kitchen and the hall. Details of the insurances are not available.

HAWERA HOSPITAL AFFAIRS.

EARTHQUAKE FUND DONATIONS.

The Health Department advised the Hawera Hospital Board at its meeting yesterday that, having regard to the fact that their funds would be derived from levies on local authorities and Government subsidies, it was felt that hospital boards should refrain from making donations to earthquake relief funds.

An expression of grtaitude for assistance during the days following the earthquake was received from the Hawke’s Bay Hospital Board. Mr. Gillanders inquired whether hospital boards had gone into the question of earthquake insurance. The . clerk replied that Stratford had considered the question, but had found the premiums prohibitive. Mr. Simpson remarked that if Mr. Jull’s scheme was adopted the position would be satisfactorily met. The medical superintendent, Dr. J. Cairney, reported that the daily average of occupied beds for February had been 77.2, the same as for the preceding 11 months, but an increase of 13 over the same month last year. The daily average of occupied beds to each of the nursing staff was 2.4. There had been 95 patients in the hospital at the end of February. During the month 81 patients had been given 304 treatments.- 1 Miss M. Laing reported that there were 16 men in the Old People’s Home. Salvation Army services were being held monthly and an appreciated social evening had been, given by the Salvation Army and Methodist Church. Those present were Messrs.' J, S. McKay, (chairman), F. Gillanders, A. G. Larcom, A. L. Campbell, E. A. Washer, S. j. Bennett, W. G. Simpson and E. J.,Gifford.

RIVERLEA DISTRICT NEWS.

SCHOOL CRICKET MATCH.

A return cricket match between Riverlea and Awatuna Schools took place at Awatuda last week, when Riverlea again won, scoring 49 runs to Awatuna’s 17. Kenyon was the highest scorer for Riverlea with 14 runs and A. McLeod was the most successful bowler. For Awatuna T. Parkes with five made most runs, whilst K. Sangster took eight wickets. Following are the scores: — Awatuna. —'Hunter, st A. McLeod, b Kenyon, 1; Sangster, c R. Gargan, b McLeod, 1; Davy, b A. McLeod, 0; T. Parkes, b Kenyon, 5; Phillips, b Kenyon, 1; M. Walter, b A. , McLeod, 0; R. Walker, run out, 4; Bridgeman, run out, 3; J. Parkes, run out/ 0; A. . Walker,' b McLeod, 0; Boyd, not out, 0; extras, 2; total, 17. Riverlea. —Voullaire, b Sangster, 0; Kenyon, b Sangster, 14; A. McLeod, c T. Parkes, b Hunter, 13; R. Gargan, b Sangster, 0; W. McLeod, run out, 7; R. McLeod, b Sangster, 4; H. Gargan, b Sangster, 0; J. Gardner, b Sangster, 0; E. Gardner, b Sangster, 0; Hooper, b Sangster, 4; Hudson, not out, 2-; extras, 5; total, 49.

HAWERA ENTERTAINMENTS.

'COMMON CLAY’ FINALLY TO-NIGHT

“Common Clay” will be presented finally at the Opera House, Hawera, tonight. Miss Bennett’s work is, of course, the outstanding feature of the production. Her portrayal of the pleasureloving girl whom Fate seems bent on destroying, and who eventually manages to reach some measure of happiness after a heart-breaking struggle, is -• unquestionably one of the finest things the speaking screen has given. This noted

actress has full opportunity to develop her unusual abilities and. she takes commendable advantage of it. L ®Y ll^’ r . es ? the youngster who scored in ‘All Qu l ®*' on the Western Front,” is remarkably convincing in the featured male role of a likable but thoughtless youth who causes Miss Bennett’s major difficulties. Tully Marshall, Matty Kemp and Beryl Mercer, give splendid performances. “I am your wife —and this man, your friend, insulted me!” She seeks protection from the only man with the right to give it —and her husband laughs. Could any woman stand such scorn, such indifference? This woman couldn’t —see what she does! “The Better Wife,” with Ruth Chatterton in the greatest emotional role of her career, comes to the Hawera Opera House to-morrow evening for three nights and a matinee. “BEAU BANDIT” AT THE GRAND. With the exception of a few interior scenes, “Beau Bandit,” Radio Pictures’ colourful all-talking outdoor film, to be shown at the Grand Theatre, Hawera, was photographed and recorded in its natural locale. Into the shimmering deserts of the southwest, that land of aolden sunsets and purple-hued skylines, the author, Wallace Smith, loosed his cavalier-bandit—a Mexican renegade. Ftol. the arid ranches and hamlets of the same region, he drew his rugged sheriff’s posse and principal characters. Reserves for both theatres are at Miss I Blake>