South Taranaki News

Taranaki Daily News, 29 April 1931, Page 10

South Taranaki News

DAILY NEWS OFFICE: Morrissey’s Buildings, Union Street, Hawera P.O. Box No. 133, Hawera. Telephone No. 2706, Hawera

SUBTERRANEAN TIMBER

LAYERS OF VOLCANIC MATTER,

COMMON IN SOUTH TARANAKI

The report of the discovery of timber dining well-boring operations at Kakaranieii is interesting to the layman, but to those actively engaged in digging wells there was nothing new in it. Timber is found in South Taranaki at depths varying from 16 to 100 feet below the level of the ground. \

At Mereincre a large niatai tree was unearthed at a considerable depth, while at the Glover Road factory there is a tree at the bottom of one of the wells. These are two excellent examples, but are by no means exceptional. Generally the volcanic strata are found below the remains of the forest. The strata consist of ashy sand and volcanic rock.

A good example of the typical strata, encountered in driving wells has been found* at Glover Road, Here timber was encountered at seventy-five feet in the centre of volcanic matter. Volcanic sand and rock was encountered at 60 feet and continued io Jl5 feet, where a sudden change from hard rock to black sand was °met with. Tlfie sand contained water.

A piece of the wood brought up appears to be ma tai, or possibly rata. Though sound in most respects, the edges of the timber are beginning to petrify. MANAIA ANGLICAN CHURCH, SUCCESSFUL YEAR REVIEWED. The report of the vicar, the Rev. C. W. Solomon, at the annual meeting of parishioners of the Alanaia Church on Friday, recorded very satisfactory congregations at all centres, with good work in all departments of the church’s activities, especially the Sunday schools at Manaia and: Okaiawa, and Bible classes at both centres. Thanks were accorded lay readers Messrs. Fendall and Clarke, and those from Hawera who helped in the services and to the choirs and organists who had rendered very efficient service. Special mention was made of the junior choir at Manaia, initiated by 'Mrs. Solomon. The’ work of the guilds—sanctuary, ladies’ and communicants —was recognised. It was resolved that the expenses of the .Parish News be borne by the parochial funds. Officers were elected as follow; — Vicar’s warden, Air. C. W. Abbott; parishioners’ warden, Mr. W. J. Cryer; vestry, Messrs. C. Fendall, R. A. Johnstone, V. H. Hobday, C. N. Leppard, J. A. Hansen, H. G. Gyde, B. IT. Pease; auditor, Mr. J. H. Rod it. / It was resolved that the vestry be asked to run a series of socials, the ladies’ guild undertaking the supper arrangements. MANAIA LADIES’ HOCKEY. RE-FORMATION OF THE CLUB. A meeting of ladies at Manaia decided to reform the Manaia Ladies’ Hockey Club. The election of officers resulted: President, Mrs. W. Wells; vice-presi-dents, Mrs. Winter, Mrs. Yarrow and Mrs. Davis; secretary and treasurer, Miss Wilson; hon. auditor; Mr. Winter; club captain, Miss N. Gopperth; vicecaptain, Miss G. Hartles; selection committee, Misses G-opperth and Hartles; delegates to T.L.H.A., Messrs. C. W. Abbott and V. F. Winter; coaehes, Misses Woods and Hughes. The subscription was fixed at three shillings. • It was decided to have all old gold and black as club colours. SWISS DANCE AT MANAIA. GREAT SUCCESS ACHIEVED. The Swiss dance at Manaia on Monday was more successful than the promoters ever hoped,: Nearly 500 people assembled at the Town Hall. There were visitors from many parts of Taranaki. There was not a dull moment all the evening. Either the Swiss Orchestra (Mrs. E. Gopperth, Mr. A. Eugelberger and Mr. F. Schuler) were playing the old-fashion-ed. waltz, or the “Dixie Six” were rendering the modern foxtrot, all tastes thus being catered for. Novelties provided an entertaining diversion, the prizewinners being: Monte Carlo, Mr. E. Griffin arid Miss Smillie; spot waltz, Mr. and Mrs. Leuthard; lucky hat, Mr. J. Campbell 1, Miv Atkinson 2; Miss Muir 1, Miss A. Sollicker 2. A competition for a fireplace puffee was won by Mr. Albert Kalin. Mrs. K. Buttler, Inglewood, contributed Swiss songs. Assisting with extras .were Mr. P. Steffert and Miss Leuthard, and Mr. G. W. Taylor (violin) assisted the “Dixie Six.” Mr. L. Hughes and Mr. A. Kalin were the masters of ceremonies. During an interval Father Butler thanked all present for their patronage, especially those who had come long' distances such as from Patea, Inglewood and New Plymouth. ; He expressed special thanks to the ladies who had catered for the dance. The function had beenthe most successful of its kind yet held. Mr. L. C. Dahindcr thanked Father Butler for the assistance he had given, and the priest was enthusiastically cheered. \ MOKOIA NOTES. FARMERS’ UNION MEETING. At the annual meeting of the AlokoiaWhakaniare branch of the Farmers’ Union hearty votes of thanks were accorded Messrs. L. F. Bell and W. J. Marsh, chairman and secretary respectively, for their untiring efforts on behalf of the brane, and also Mr. D. S. Richardson for auditing the books. The secretary was voted the sum of £2 2s. to defray car-running expenses. Messrs. Bell and Marsh were appointed delegates to represent the branch at. the provincial conference to be held in Hawera on Maj' 2. A silver medal, presented by the Settlers’ Association, is to be won by the best yearling calf in the group at the annual calf-judging competition. The medal is to be won outright. A sum of £1 was voted to the Mokoia, Whakamara, Ohangai and Mere Mere schools for the calf-rearing competition, a new stipulation being that there jnust be five calves in the school competition, otherwise the donation will be withdrawn. An adress by Mr. Denize proved most interesting and instructive to those present. His subject was diseases of dairy cows. The address covered complaints common amongst stock. After the address Mr. Denize answered numerous questions. Supper was dispensed by members of the executive.

HAWERA GOLF CLUB

AIEN’S FIRST COMPETITION.

MEMBERSHIP AND COURSE,

The Hawera Golf Club’s lirst men's competition for the season is to be held to-day and on Saturday, the competition taking the form of a medal round. The following is to-day’s draw: 1 p.m., Barlow v. Robb; 1.4 p.m., Blair v. Sinclair; I.S p.m., Sutton v. Hunt; 1.12 p.m., Batchelor v. Mortlock; 1.16 p.m., Browne v. G. F. Strange; 1.20 p.m., Cullen v. Butler; 1.24 p.m., Champion v. VV. G. Strange; 1.28 p.m., Dalgetty (senr.) v. Snowsill: 1.32 p.m., Davey v. Tosswill; 1.36 p.m? Fraser v. Surrey; 1.46 p.m., Dalgetty (junr.) v. Wcstaway; 1.44 p.m., Ward v. Good; 1.48 p.m., Zinsli v. Harrop; 1.52 p.m., Wray v. Stewart; 1.56 p.m., Horsburgh y. Nyberg; 2.2 p.m., liainsworth v. Henderson; 2.6 p.m., Miller v. Longuet; 2.10 p.m., Marychurcli v. Wallis; 2.14 p.m., Fraser v. Vinniconibe; 2.18 p.m., Reynolds’ v. Jobson. The. secretary, Mr. L. J. Bull, states that club membership has been well maintained and so far compares favourably with other years. There is the usual large number of new players to fill the places vacated by the dozen or so who have left the district since the end of last season. The good weather over the last few week-ends has resulted in many players taking advantage of the chance for practice, and the links have been very popular. The club has again secured the services of Mr. G. W. Ritchie as coach, and his advice is being sought ■by most of the new members and many of the older ones. There have been no alterations to the course since last year. The greens are in excellent order for so early in the year and eveything points to a most successful season. HAWERA LADIES’ GOLF. DRAW FOR MONTHLY MEDAL. On Friday the Hawera Ladies* Golf Club’s medal round for May will bo played. The draw is:—Miss E. Burgess v. Mrs. J. J. Pease, Miss C. Death v. Mrs. Walkley, Mrs. Dickie v. Mrs. A. Thomson, Mrs. Gabites v. Miss D. Richardson, Mrs. Mcßea v. Miss T. Gibson, Mrs. McWilliam v. Miss A. Wilis, Mrs. Baigent v. Mrs. Pickett, Mrs. Bright v. Mrs. W. S. Gibson, Miss B. Ryart v. Miss E. Buist, Mrs. Corey v. Miss Ritter, Mrs. Davy v. Mrs. Whitehead, Miss V. Death v. Mrs. Vinnicombe, Mrs. Collins v. Miss Strange, Miss J. Easton v. Miss Z. .Spragg; Mrs. Fearon v. Mrs. Rudge, Mrs. Goodwin v. Mrs. Rota., Miss Huggins v. Miss Meyriek, Miss Al. Hawken v. Airs. Ritchie, Mrs. Hawthorne v. Miss J. Powdrell, Mrs. Hunt v. Miss R. Pease, Miss Hogan v. Miss E. Murdock, Miss T. Lamb v. Airs. AfcAnerin.

Last Friday a bogey match was played by the Bronze Division, and the winner was Aliss D. Aleyrick, who returned a very good card of 99, making her 10 up on bogey. Other good scores were -done by Miss E. Buist, who was four up, Airs. Baigent three up, Aliss R. Pease three up, and Airs. Vinnicombe three down. Players are taking full advantage of the fine weather and good condition of the links, and reductions of handicap have been effected by Airs. Baigent 97— 19, Aliss E. Buist 99—20, Aliss R. Pease 102—23, and Miss Strange 105—25. HAWERA CROQUET FETE. FUNDS FOR UNEMPLOYAIENT. The combined Hawera and Park clubs’ croquet fete in aid of the Women’s National Reserve local unemployment relief fund was held at the Hawera club’s lawns yesterday, the function being wholly successful. ' Progressive croquet was played on six lawns, continuing the whole day. The arrangements were capably handled by Alesdames A. E. Stevens (Hawera) and J. W. Harding (Park). WAVERLEY EX-SERVICEMEN. R.S.A. HOLD ANNUAL AIEETING. At the annual meeting of the Waverley branch of the R.S.A. the following officers were elected: President, Dr. P. W. Graves; vice-president, Dr. John Duncan; secretary, Air. L. R. Neilson; treasurer, Air. G. Alulholland; committee, Messrs. J. Newland, A. . Williams, G. Stewart, D. Stewart, C. E. Johnston, S. McAfurray, J. E. Stevens and D. AlcAlurray- . ‘ c Air. C. E. Johnston gave notice of motion that the committee in future consist of president, vice-president,, treasurer, secretary and three additional members.

The committee, said the report, in conjunction with the Waverley Town Board, were able to find work for six unemployed returned soldiers during the winter, the association’s share of the . cost being £36 19s. 6d. The committee’s thanks were due to the Patriotic Society for the help afforded those in straightened circumstances, and for their ever-ready help in any ease of hardship brought to their notice. The balance in hand was £67 ss. 2d. MERE MERE NOTES. ANZAC DAY’ GATHERING. A euchre party and dance in aid of funds for repairs to the monument was held on Friday evening. The winners of the prizes we're Airs. Murray and Air. D. T. Gardner. Airs. Radford won the ladies’ consolation prize after a cut with Aliss Renowden, and Air. G. W. Williamson won the men’s. Air. Radford and Air. Murray kindly supplied the music for flic dancing, which was carried on till midnight. On Anzac Day a service was held at the monument. The service was conducted by the Rev. E. S. Emmitt, assisted by the Rev. J. Curran, who-gave a most interesting address. The junior band, under the conductorship of Air. Fox, was in attendance. After the sounding of the Last Post by Air. Fox Rita Wallace and Gladys Alyrray placed a wreath for the senior pupils of the school, and Valerie Bloor and Alalcoliu Aliller placed one for the junior pupils. The service was concluded with the National Antham. There was a large attendance of residents and friends at the service, at the conclusion of which the visitors from town were entertained at afternoon tea in the schoolroom. Airs. Watson has been the guest of Mrs. A. E. Williams. Airs. G. AV. Williams is holiday-making in the Waikato. Air. S. Savage is leaving the district. Aliss E. Al. Alurray is spending the week-end with her mother.

HAWERA BOROUGH AFFAIRS

NEW COUNCIL’S FIRST MEETING. ONE VACANT SEAT AT TABLE. The first meeting of the. newly-elect’ ed Hawera Borough Council was held on Alonday evening. 'The Mayor, -Mr. E. A. Paoey, presided and councillors present were Alessrs. E. Morrissey, G. J. Bayley, A. K. North, W. G. Strange, W. G. Walkley, W. R. Butler, R. Mortlock and W. Page. One chair was unoccupied owing to the extraordinary vacancy. A welcome to Councillors Butler, Page and Alortloek, who gained seats at the last election, was expressed by the Alayor. Crs. Butler and Page bad previously sat on the council and were familiar with the work. Ho was sure that Cr. Alortloek would do all in his power in the interests of the borough. Tributes to the work done by Crs. A. Reid, J. H. Townsend, VV. G. Simpson and A. K. Fyson were paid by the senior councillor, Cr. Morrissey. On his motion it was agreed to place on record the council’s appreciation of their services.

The Alayor also said that the four mentioned had filled their positions with credit to themselves and the borough, their absence from the council table would be fell. GENERAL ITEMS. St. Alary’s Girls’ Club, Hawera, held an enjoyable social last night. Dancing was interspersed with concert items given by Alesdames Duffill, Wiltshire, Ganaway and Robb, and Alisses G. Chadwick, B. Entwistle, Joan Thomas, D. Biggs, E. Kelsen, D. Gilmore and W. Mills. About £S will be added to the Women’s National Reserve fund for relieving unemployment distress in Hawera as the result of a euchre party given last night bv Mrs. Lewis and Aliss Green. All the prizes were donated. Mr. V. Warner was AI.C. Prizes ..were won by Alesdames Afcßeth, Ollerenshaw. Bailey, Aliss Russell (consolation), Afessrs. E. Fryer, R. Keith. C. Arnold, H. Rudge (consolation). Mr. A. W. Lawn won a bag of sugar, guessing 7yds Ift as the length of a piece of string 7|yds long.

An elocutionary recital in aid of the Hawera, Alunicipal Band will be given by the pupils of Aliss Nancy .Kent, L.T.C.L., on Thursday, May 14, at the Grand Theatre, Hawsra.

A dance under the auspices of the Auroa Ladies’ Hockey Club will be held in the Auroa hall on Thursday, June 11.

An invitation dance will be held by the Hawera High School Old Girls’ Basketball Club to assist their funds in the Rewa, Hawera, on Saturday evening. Wills’ Afelody Alakers’ Orchestra will provide dance music, and there will be an excellent supper. Invitations must be presented at the door.

The Hawera branch of the Women’s National Reserve held its fortnightly meeting and social evening on Alonday. Competitions were enjoyed by the members, and prior to supper Airs. C. Ellis, travelling secretary of the Dr. Barnado’s Young Helpers’ League, delivered an address upon the work of the homes.

As the result of the sale of poppies and the Anzac Day collections at Kaponga £l3 15s lOd has been sent to the South Taranaki branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association.

To find one of hia tyres punctured and his car lights disconnected at the bulbs : was the experience of a South Taranaki resident at a country dance hall recently. •

A function to mark the presentation of prizes won at the combined district shows will be held at the Auroa hall on Friday night. There will be a social and dance which is expected to attract a , number of residents from Otakeho, Auroa, Awatuna, Riverlea and Te Kiri.

On Friday at Pihania a dance is to be held in aid of the hall funds. Henderson’s orchestra will play and a free bus will run from Opunake.

The Normanby hall funds are to be aided, to-morrow night by a dance at which there will be numerous novelties. Wills’ orchestra will play and free buses will run from Hawera and Kaponga. MEAT MARKET FIRM. The Farmers’ Co-op. reports having received the following advice from its London principals: Aleat market is firm with an upward tendency. A general improvement in price is expected in the near future, HAWERA ENTERTAINMENTS. “FEET FIRST” AT OPERA HOUSE. For the first time in seven years, Harold Lloyd will be seen in a motion picture of sky-scraper thrills, when “Feet First,” a Paramount release, opens at the Opera House, Hawera, tonight for a season of three nights and a special matinee to-morrow at 2 p.m. In 1924, this bespectacled king of comedy created a sensation in screendom, when he released “Safety Last.” The dangers encountered by Lloyd in that one, forced him to resolve never -to make another of that dare-devil type. He lived up to that promise to himself—and the insurance companies—until he developed an idea that was so promising from a thrill angle, that he closed his eyes to his own resolution, to keep forevermore off the sides and cornices of buildings. In “Feet First,” while the comedian dangled from a painter’s scaffold, ten stories above the ground, or fell through an awning three stories below, women screamed hysterically, men laughed nervously, and youngsters clung to the arms of their chairs, breathlessly, tense, watching for the next thrill. Reserves are at Aliss Blake’s. “SEA GOD” AT GRAND.

Richard Arlen and Fay Wray, the “Border Legion” lovers, are the principal wayfarers in “The Sea God/’ which shows finally to-night at the Grand Theatre, Hawera. Eugene Pallette, a sergeant of sleuths and cow-hand of parts, goes “salt” as Arlen’s first-mate, first-class. Robert Glecker is the “menace”; and other subordinate portrayals are given by Ivan Simpson, Bob Perry, Maurice Black and Fred Wallace. Far from prosaic is Abbott’s method of showing the savages attacking ship. The audience is taken below the surface of a sunlit crystal sea, and shown the action as Arlen sees it, looking up from the ocean floor. Reserves are at Aliss Blake's.