South Taranaki News

Taranaki Daily News, 28 April 1931, Page 10

South Taranaki News

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HAWERA RELIEF MEASURES

UNEMPLOYMENT PLAN WORKING.

REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATIONS.

The relief of Hawera unemployed was resumed this week, the No. 5 scheme works, being continued* Considerable work has been allotted the men employcd by the Hawera Borough Council,. Hawera County Council, Egmont National Park Board, Normanby Domain Board, Normanby Town Board and the Tokaoia School Committee. The recent amendments to the relict schemes were explained to the men by the secretary of the Hawera Unemployment Committee, Mr. J. E. Campbell. The re-registration of 207 men has been completed. It has been found that numbers of men hitherto entitled to four days’ work will receive only three days’ work under the new regulations. The men must “'re-register fortnightly and complete lists are handed to the secretary of the committee each week. The work is then allotted by the unemployment committee. This week s commitments are £326. . From the > administrative viewpoint the scheme is now more exacting.. For instance, the unemployment committee secretary is required to telegraph the anticipated committments to Wellington two weeks in advance, which requiies considerable work and careful estimation.

PATEA CROQUET SEASON.

THE CLOSING FUNCTION.

The activties of the Patea .Croquet Club were brought to a close on Friday, when a very successful progressive doubles competition was held in which keen interest was taken. The winners were Airs. Masters and Mrs. Carey 44, with Mrs. Thompson and Mr. Gibbs run-ners-up with 38. It is very pleasing to note the success of the oldest club members on this occasion. After afternoon .tea Mrs. Glenny, the president, stated that although there was always a touch of sadness at the end of a season's play, there was always the pleasant anticipations of the opening of the next season, and she hoped all would'meet again as members next year. Speaking of the success of club members at various tournaments during the vear, she congratulated Mr,. Gibbs on the honour he had achieved, not only ioi himself but also for the club, in winning the English gold medal at Palmerston North recently, Mrs. Masters upon winning the South Taranaki ladies championship' Cup at the South Taranaki tournament, the champion of champions A Grade Button of the South Taranaki Association and the Club Cup A Grade, and Mr. Horner upon winning the South Hawke’s ’Bay championship cup at the Dannevirke tournament. All oi these successes were proof of the ability o the players and incidentally of the high standard of play of the club She tnen presented the club cups to Mrs. Masteis (A grade), Miss Rene Ramsbottom (B grade) and Mrs. Hunger (C grade), and then presented the trophies won during the afternoon. Mr. Gibbs, responding on behalf or the winners, gave a brief account ot the English gold medal contest. The details of the New caland Croquet Council’s Associations Silver Button’s competition are: A grade. Mrs. Masters (Patea) beat Mrs. Dawson (Kaponga) in the semi-final) Mis. Masters beat Mr. Exley (Hawera PaikJ in the final. B grade.—Miss R. Ramsbottom (Patea) -beat Mrs. Williams (Kain the semi-final; Miss R. Ramsbottom lost to Mrs. Hey (Hawera Park) in .the final. C grade.—Mrs. Lister (Patea) lost to Mrs. Thurston (Kaponga) in the final. Following are the details of the local cup competitions: A grade final, Mrs. Masters beat’Air. Horner; B grade final, Miss Rene Ramsbottom beat Mrs. Dwver; C. grade semi-final, Mrs. Diummond beat Mrs. Lester; Mrs. Hunger beat Mrs. Spooner; final, Mrs. Hungei beat Mrs. Drummond.

W.D.F.U. ACTIVITIES.

MANAIA BRANCH MEETING.

At the: annual meeting of the Alanaia branch of the W.D.F.U the following officers were elected:-President, Mis. Sutherland; vice-president, Mrs. Bloor, secretary, Mrs. J. W.Taterson; advisory members,-Nurse Merne and Airs. W. 0. Duncan; delegate to conference, the ? In her report the president dealt with several distress cases which had been and still were receiving assistance. Euchre parties held in the barn lent by Mrs. W. Hughes had given the necessary funds to carry on these activities and to help with the community chest. Many members did sewing for the Napier sufferers and a large quantity of jam was collected and dispatched to the relief camps. Gratitude was expressed for donations received from Mr. E. J. Betts, the Kaponga Operatic Society and the Opunake W.D.F.U. branch, i Hopes were entertained of holding a birthday party later on in the year.

HAWERA ENTERTAINMENTS.

GRAND AND OPERA HOUSE.

The stern code of the hills, that inexorable, unwritten law which holds young womanhood inviolate, is the basic theme of “Eyes of the World,” the In-spiration-United Artists dramatisation of the Harold Bell Wright novel showing finally at the Opera House, Hawera, tonight. “Eyes of the World” is a clean, wholesome story of an out-door girl who meets a young artist and falls in love with him at first sight. John Holland is seen as “Aaron King,” the artist. Nance O’Neill, who is one of America s greatest emotional actresses, portrays the grim role of “Alyra,” who haunts the memories of her past, seeking revenge. Reserves are at Aliss Blake’s. Danger-unconscious, that’s Harold Lloyd! While the rest of the world is becoming health-conscious Lloyd takes his life in his hands to provide a series of side-splitting thrills. “Feet First’ commences a season of three nights and a special matinee at the Opera House on Thursday at 2 p.m. The booking is heavy. As “The Sea God,” suffocating m his air-tight diving suit, he is adored by a. tribe of savage cannibals. Released from his clinging tomb, revealed a man, he faces their barbarous hate! And his sweetheart is in the clutches of these tropical wild men! Does he escape with his mate? See “The Sea God.” a daredevil romance of breath-taking adventure, with Richard Arlen, Fay Wray and Eugene Pallette, “The Sea God uill be shown at the Grand Theatre on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.

PERSONAL ITEMS.

NORMANBY NEWS.

“CHEER-UP” WEEK ARRANGED

STIMULATION OF BUSINESS

TO BE HELD FROM MAY 21 TO 28.

Convinced that a -‘merry heart goes all the way,” a representative gathering of Hawera shopkeepers decided last night to conduct a week from May 21 tu -May 28 after the style of Auckland’s “cheer-up” week in the hope of stimulating business and dissipating the wraiths of depression. Mr. J. Al. Westaway presided. Addressing the meeting, the chairman said it was realised that something would have to be done to stimulate trade, and the conduct of such a week seemed a good plan. It was the aim of every shopkeeper to get the country people into town, and the advertising of the free gifts to be had for the finding of a number corresponding with the one on the catalogue they had received would o-o a long way towards doing this. About *6OOO catalogues containing the advertisements of firms of the town would be required for circulation. Details of <he working of the scheme were outlined. It would take the organiser. Mr. J- Hopkins, about three weks to complete arrangements. Each shop would have a special slogan to distinguish it from others not in the scheme. Business might not increase larhelv during the week, but would probably benefit in the succeeding weeks, for people in search of the gifts would notice articles they required. It would be necessary, however, to. have as many shopkeepers as possible in the scheme. ' Several retailers expressed doubt as to the ultimate success of the proposed week. Others towns, they said, had not benefited as anticipated. Mr. E. Dixon said Whangarei, which was much nearer to Auckland and should know whether or not it was a wise move, was holding a similar week. “Anything which will help business is needed.” Te said. “Hawera and the whole country requires optimism. There is too mu ch pessimism abroad and talk of the difficult times only causes people to button up their purses, with the result that things seem even worse. Regarding the cost to indnidual shops which might enter the scheme, Mr. Dixon said an advertisement of their wares in the catalogue would find its way into 6000 homes, and would alone repay the advertiser. In foimer years Hawera had received more business from places as far south as Waverley than it did to-day, and if the prices were riwht there was no reason why it should not act that business. The week contemplated might help towards that The consensus of opinion indicated that country people’s business was required and' if such a scheme would draw that it was desiiable. The following committee was elected to act in collaboration with the organiser: Messrs, Westaway, Dixon, L. A. Bone, W. Crompton, D. McCormick, W. G. Strange, V. M. Gerrand and C. D. Arlidge (secretary).

Constable and Mrs. Donovan T av ® r ?’ turned to Hawera after spending their honeymoon at Wellington.

Mr. W. A. Guy, Matapu, left yesterday by motor for the Waikato,

TOWN BOARD MEETING

At the monthly meeting of the Normally Town Board on Tuesday night there were present Messrs. E. T. Peach (chairman), T. Evans, C. Coxhead, E. J. Mcßeth and E. Harrison. A report from the foreman stated that the weeding of footpaths had been done but the greater part of the time was spent in supervision of unemployed relief work on the cuttings on Ohangai Road. The health office stated that nothing of a notifiable infectious nature had been reported during the quarter. A strict watch was being kept to see chat all plumbing and drainage work in the boards ar6a was carried out on approved lines. It was noted with pleasure that all rubbish had been dumped in a suitable place and that -a. good cleanup had., been carried out. Co-operation was assured in all matters appertaining to public health. The dance committee made an application for the use of the hall free of charge for an earthquake relief danee and for a proposed dance in aid of a copper for the hall kitchen. Ihe ap plications were granted. After lengthy discussion a proposal to metal Ngaronga Road was carried. This work \vill link up the existing strips of metal from the town boundary to the Egmont Street corner. Estimates for work totalling £l7OO for the coming year were adopted. Arrangements for a parking area in Stafford Street are to be made to enable cars to park at night without lights. The areas will be indicated by white lines. Inspection for noxious weeds will be made and all residents reported are to be prosecuted. Attention was drawn to the fact that some residents have been allowing thencaws to stray on race days. It was pointed out that all cows licensed to graze in the town area must be kept in on race days. . Although work in the domain had ceased with the temporary stoppage of the No. 5 unemployment relief scheme, it was decided to make immediate preparations for tarring the tennis courts, and with the prospect_of unemployed being available to place men on clearing and preparing a grass court. At the first dance of the season at the Normanby Town Hall there was a <7oo(l*attendance and the master of ceremonies, Air. IT. Jackson, set things goin- merrily. Wills’ Melody Makers Orchestra provided excellent music. Novcity dances were won by Mr. A. beea anil Aliss D. Lloyd (spot waltz) and. Mr R. Hunger and Aliss E. Willetts (Monte Carlo). Extras were played by Airs. W. Bennett and Air. S. Nuku. The hall was decorated with palm fronds and gaily lit with coloured lights. An excellent supper was provided under the management of Alesdames Alcßeth, Slinger and Tippett. < The dance committee. Alessrs. H. Jackson (secretary). H. Slinger. K. Tippett C. Schuber, A. Antrobus and G. Mcßeth, held a meeting and decided that as the first dance had been a success the series would be continued. The sum of £2 6s is to be handed to the earthquake relief fund. A vote of appredation was passed to the ladies who helped in the supper room. Airs. G. Alethens, Inglewood, is visiting Mrs. D. Henderson. Air. H. Paine, who is in the Hawera hospital, underwent a. slight operation.