KAPONGA NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 20 June 1931, Page 11

KAPONGA NEWS

MEETING OF TOWN BOARD. The monthly meeting of the Kaponga Town Board was held on Monday evening and was attended by Commissioners R.°A. Law (chairman), J. P. Gibson, W. G. Oran, H. J. Mills, E. L. Abbott and W. Marr. A letter was received from the secretary of the Kaponga Fire Brigade asking the board if it would grant the board low ebb. After considerable discussion a. subsidy as its funds were at a very it was decided to make a grant of £5 for the meantime, and if finances permitted later in the present financial year to make a further gijant. A report was forwarded through the health inspector, Mr. R. Gooding, .on the sample of water from the Kaupokonui River, which was forwarded recently to the Government Analyst for analysis. The report stated: “The water is perfect for potable purposes.” A letter Was received from the Public Works Department reporting on plant and lines under the board’s jurisdiction, following a recent inspection. The electrical engineer reported that both power plants ran without fault during the month, but an extraordinarily dry period in the earlier portion restricted the output by making it necessary to shut down at night to conserve water. A total of 40,310 units was generated in No. 2 power house compared with 39,350 units for the same period of last year, while a bulk power purchase of 7390 units plus 55 k.v.a. at a cost of £36 17s 6d was found necessary as compared with £27 last year. The total of units generated and purchased shows an increase of 5650 units on the figures for last year. Further attention was given to No. 2 power house in the way of painting. A number of poles came to hand and some were erected on the Lower Mangawliero Road, while others have been fitted preparatory to erection. A start was made with the erection of poles for the Melville Road extension, and a certain amount of time was given to clearing trees back from the lines. Some rought weather was experienced during the month but it caused only miiior inconvenience and damage, A visit was received from the Public Works Department’s inspector during the month, and, judging from his report, the plants, lines, etc., appear to have been found satisfactory in the main. The department, however, is giving instructions that re-inspection of consumers installations must be expedited, aud it is therefore proposed to employ an inspector temporarily for about one month to satisfy the department’s requirements. * . With regard to the estimates, the proposed expenditure does not allow of any repairs to defects in No. 1 pipe line or for a spare shaft for No. 2 turbine. The estimates also demonstrate that no expenditure can be made on the upper Auroa Road this year. GENERAL ITEMS. During the week-end an exchange of ministers between the Eitzroy and Ka*ponga Methodists took place. The Rev. J. R. Nelson, Kaponga, took two services at Fitzroy and one at Frankleigh Park, whilst the Rev. R. B. Gosnell, Eitzroy, preached twice at aKponga and once at Mahoe. The exchange was carried out in the interests of the foreign missions and the services at each place were well attended. At Kaponga on Monday evening hlr. Gosnell gave a very interesting lantern lecture on the Fiji Islands. Saturday night of this week is to see the last performance of the talkies at the town hall, Kaponga, the proprietor having decided to discontinue showing at Kaponga. This week has been “stand down” week for the majority of unemployed workers under the No. 5 scheme, 17 men only being employed. During the previous week '37 men were given work and a total of £55 13s was paid in wages for that week. From these figures it is readily seen what a void will be caused ■by the cessation of the No. 5 scheme, even if it be for a few weeks only. The number of unemployed registrations at the Kaponga office is 70.

At the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening the St; Mark’s euchre series was continued, there being a fair attendance. Prizes were donated by Mrs. E. B. Tait, Mrs. L. M. Blackwell and Mr. Stan Death. Tfie winners were: Ms. A. Melville and Mrs. G. Lewis; Mr. R. E. Williams -and Mr. J. Harper. Supper was served by the ladies. PERSONAL. Mr. H. F. Johns, Ki witahi, Morrinsville, is spending a holiday at Kaponga with his aunt, Mrs. T. McMillan. Mr. and Mrs. Noel Gardner ate visiting Hamilton for the wedding of Mr. Cedric Gardner.

About 35 young people assembled at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tonkin on Tuesday evening for the twenty-first birthday of their eon Jack. Two rooms were cleared for dancing, and games and community singing were also enjoyed. Mr. Fred Rodie on behalf of the guests extended greetings and good wishes to Mr. Jack Tonkin, and to Mr. and Mrs. Tonkin for their hospitality. Mr. J. Fary is indisposed and is in hospital at Kaponga.

The Methodist sale of work in the parish hall oi> Friday was very successful, a little over £l5 being The sale was an effort of the Methodist Sunday school pupils on behalf of the circuit funds and was held during the afternoon and evening. During the evening a varied, programme was presented by the junior and senior pupils under the direction of Miss Myrtle Evans. There was a good variety of articles and produce on sale and afternoon tea and supper were provided. At Victoria Park, Kaponga, on Friday the South Taranaki Schools’ Rugby Association matches were continued, when Kaponga Combined met and defeated Manaia public school B team by 19 to nil. The first ton points for the home team were scored by Mick O’Donoghue, who scored twice and potted a goal. Other scorers for Kaponga were Jack McCook, Laurie Briscoe and Doug. Harding (one each). Notter played another great game for the Kaponga team and Colis Anderson was also well to the fore.

There was a very good attendance at the second Brotherhood meeting at the parish hall on Sunday evening After tea an hour was spent in debate, the subject being "Has the New Zealand

.ugHUPw iCTini'jffn-yx pl ii art u wura w; w^imwottuwwi l Parliament the confidence of the people?” Mr. H. A. Gallagher led the discussion in the affirmative and Mr. Phil Harding headed the opposition. Both speakers dealt with, the subject in an interesting and entertaining manner and the debate was much enjoyed, na'o w«s muck enjoyed.