South Taranaki News

Taranaki Daily News, 8 July 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

DISTRIBUTION OF RELIEF

SUPPLY OF MEAT EXHAUSTED.

HAWERA WOMEN'S ORGANISATION.

The remainder of the sum subscribed by Hawera residents to the Women’s National Reserve for the relief of distress caused through unemployment at Hawera is expected to provide for the continuance <sf the issue of rations to necessitous eases for the next six weeks. If relief can be afforded by the reserve over this period, until the second or third week in August, the commencement of seasonal industries will absorb more labour and many of the present "assisted” families will become selfsupporting. In the meantime, however, a somewhat serious .position has arisen owing to the exhaustion of the supply of beef and mutton, which very generously lias been donated by sympathisers. The weekly requirements of all families equal a body of beef and a carcase of sheep. The stock has been killed and dressed at the municipal abattoirs, the Hawera Borough Council remitting all fees, while the several retail firms in Hawera have taken turn about in cutting and delivering the meat as required to the W.N.R. rooms ready for distribution. Intending donors are asked to communicate with Mrs. Pacey or the secretary (Mr. J. E. Campbell) of the Hawera Unemployment Relief Committee. If the stock cannot be delivered to the abattoirs the committee will arrange for droving. In future the reserve rooms will be closed on Mondays and Wednesdays. Single men’s rations will be distributed "on Tuesdays and family rations on Thursdays, Fridays (all day) and Saturday (up till 12 noon). HAWERA MUNICIPAL BAND. CITIZENS’ COMMITTEE MEETING. The citizens’ committee of the Hawera Municipal Band met on Monday night, Mr. E. Dixon presiding. The bandmaster (Mr. H. C. A. Fox) reported that during June the band was on parade on eleven occasions, including two concerts in the Opera House, and one in High Street for unemployment relief, the latter yielding over £7 and that in the Opera House over £l7. The strength of the band was well maintained and rehearsals were well attended. The junior band continued to do good work. The Hawera Borough Council wrote to say that it had received the copy of the balance-sheet and would pay the annual subsidy, less a 10 per cent, cut. Members generally expressed satisfaction with the decision of the council. Leave of absence on account of illhealth was granted to Bandsman Taylor. GATHERINGS AT MERE MERE. HONOUR TO MR. AND MRS. PHILPOTT Last week a number of friends gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. Philpott to bid them farewell prior to their departure for Manaia. The services rendered to the district by Mr. Philpott as a director of the Melrose Dairy Company and as a member of the school committee were eulogised by Mr. Garfield Wallace, who wished the departing guests good luck in their new home. On behalf of those assembled he presented Mr. and Mrs. Philpott with a handsome eiderdown quilt. Mr. G. W. Williams, chairman of the dairy" company, Mr. D. Looney and Mr. W. F. Wallace also expressed regret at losing such good settlers. Letters apologising for absence were read from Messrs. P. Sheahan, Tyson and Chisholm, who also wished the departing guests good fortune. Mr. Philpott thanked their friends for their kind gift and sentiments and assured them that Mrs. Philpott and he would never forget their old friends at Meremere. A euchre party and dance in aid of funds for the monument was held on Friday evening. Miss E. Murray, Mrs. Gardner, Miss A. Townsend and Mrs. Foreman played off for the ladies’ first prize, which was won by Mrs. Foreman. The men’s prize was won by Mr. J. Davison. Mrs. H. Davison beat Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Bloor and Miss G. Murray for the ladies’ consolation prize and Mr. H. Davison won the men’s after a cut with Mr. Andrews. The music for the dancing was kindly supplied by Mr. Murray. The next dance has been postponed owing to the combined school concert to be held at Mokoia on July 17. RIVERLEA SCHOOL COMMITTEE. GROUND IMPROVEMENTS. At the last meeting of the Riverlea School Committee the secretary reported that work on the school grounds was being carried out under No. 5 scheme. The big hedges had been cut and men were now repairing and renewing fences. The planting of a double row of shelter trees below the football ground and a belt along the eastern boundary was suggested. A load of 26 posts had been obtained and the new drains in the football field w r ere proving satisfactory. The report was adopted and it was agreed to plant trees as proposed. The chairman, Mr. E. Chapman, said that members had been unable to attend the meeting at Eltham to discuss control of the dental clinic, but it was decided to attend the next meeting at Eltham on July 15 and to defer the appointment of a representative on the clinic committee in the meantime. HAWERA LODGE OF DRUIDS. MEETING OF MEMBERS. The fortnightly meeting of the Hawera Lodge of Druids was held on Monday night, when A.D. Bro. S. N. Reece presided over a fair attendance. Visitors present were P.D.P. Bro. Hollier (Inglewood) and P.A. Bro. Jackson (Aramoho). The proposed revised Ritual forwarded by Grand Lodge was discussed, and a committee of three was appointed to go fully into the matter and report. It was stated that the new Druids’ Hall at Patea would probably be opened at (he end of next month, when the contest for the Ritual Shield would be held.

The secretary, Bro. Brough, was granted leave of absence, and P.D.P. Bro. Adams agreed to look after matters requiring attention while he is away.

PATEA HARBOUR BOARD

PAST YEAR’S WORKING REVIEWED

RATES COLLECTED AIORE EASILY.

Reports covering the past year’s working were presented to the Patea Harbour Board by the chairman and clerk yesteday. The chairman, Mr. A. T. Christensen, stated that the revenue of the port was well maintained and everything was working as well as could be expected considering the large drop in imports which had taken place throughout the. Dominion. The dredge had not been used this year so much as previously, the maintenance of the wharf berthages being practically the only work. The drag plant had been used a great deal and had done satisfactory work. Rates had come in very satisfactorily, enabling the board to reduce the next year’s rates slightly. The secretary, Mr. E. O. Horner, said the general account was well maintained, receipts being more and payments less than last year. Rates had come in better the past year than any previous year, and consequently outstandings were very small. The number of vessels which had worked the port during the year had been greater than during the previous year, and generally the shipping conditions of the port had been satisfactory. The dredge master, Mr. A. H. Mercer, reported that in all 15 acres at the heads had been planted in marram grass. During the westerly gale the sand grass already planted had. proved very effective in checking the sand drift. The real benefit would be obtained in the summer, when the sand was dry. Thousands of tons of sand could be arrested by this means. The dredge had taken two loads of shingle from between the walls and discharged it on the Harbour Board wharf. The cavity in the western wall had been plugged with sand bags, which would suffice until permanent repairs could be made. A new tide gauge ■had been made and all the plant was in good repair. The harbourmaster, Mr. W. E. Barnes, reported that the shipping return was exceptionally bad owing to heavy seas prevailing during the month. For 19 days the bar was unworkable, and for three days the channel was too shallow, owing to the hole in the western wall breaking out. On June 14 and 15 a good fresh scoured the knuckle bank out to within 20 feet of the wall, but in 24 hours it made up again, proving, he thought, that the deposit was coming through the wall. There had. been six arrivals and six departures. The.chairman stated that a pilot boat could be secured for £lOO, and it was decided to purchase this if it proved suitable, the harbourmaster to make an inspection. Those present were: Messrs. A. T. Christensen (chairman), J. R. Corrigan, A. H. Hodge, S. Blake, W. H. Watkins, A. Pearce and A. N. Williams. HAWERA COURT RETURNS. QUARTER’S BUSINESS DECREASES. The returns supplied by the clerk of court (Mr. C. O. Pratt) at Hawera for the quarter ended on June 30 show, in comparison with the figures for the corresponding quarter last year, a decrease in the amount of business transacted. The total revenue from all sources was £398 12s compared with £548 3s. .The total for the quarter this year includes licensing fees paid in stamps amounting to £lB 2s as against £2B 15s last year; fines paid in stamps £67 10s as against £4O; criminal fees paid in stamps £l7 12s as against £l7 6s; and civil fees paid in stamps £295 8s as against £468 7s. Other comparisons of court business are as follow, the figures for the corresponding quarter last year being shown in parentheses: Distress warrants issued, 5 (13); judgment summons issues, 60 (104); warrants of committal issued, 11 (26); summonses and other processes served by the bailiff within one mile, 171 (308); warrants executed by bailiff, 19 (17); summonses served by registered post, 76 (107). . During the period under review there were 279 civil claims (compared with 436 last year), in which plaintiffs sought to recover from debtors the total amount of £4335 5s 3d. During the corresponding 1930 quarter the total amount claimed was £3701 9s 9d. The amount claimed in cases tried was £3054 10s 9d, compared with £3024 4s 6d, and the amount recovered in judgments by the court was £2504 5s Id, compared with £2894 8s fid. Dealing with police cases the return shows that there were three arrests last quarter, compared with 17 during the April-June period in 1030. There were 63 summonses as against 49, and six cases against juveniles as against three. MANAIA CHILDREN’S BALL. FANCY DRESS EVENING. A meeting of the committee of the Waimate Horticultural Society was held on Monday evening, when preparations were made for the annual children’s fancy dress ball to be held at the Manaia Town Hall on Friday, July 17. It was decided to allot first and second prizes for boys and girls under 5 years, 5 to 8, 8 to 12 and 12 to 16; also for the most original costumes. It was decided to ask Mrs. J. C. Robb, Hawera, to judge the costumes. Messis. J. A. Hansen and E. Long junr., were appointed masters of ceremonies, Messrs. B. Badland and H. Sutton were appointed doorkeepers, and Mr. R. Franklin ticket seller. The arrangement of music was left in the hands of the secretary, and a meeting of ladies will be called to arrange the supper. A working bee to prepare the hall will be held the night before the ball. OPUNAKE COURT RETURNS. JUNE QUARTER. FIGURES. Following are figures in relation to the Opunake Court for the June quarter: Civil summonses issued 67, amount sued for £782 6s lOd, distress warrants 2, judgment summonses 6, committal warrants 2, summonses served by bailiff 103, by registered letter 18, warrants executed 8, foreign processes received 56, civil fees collected £66 13s, fines £3 10s, criminal fees £4 ss, sittings before S.M. 3, J.P. I, civil cases heard (defended) 2, criminal eases 12.

DENTAL CLINIC AT HAWERA

CHARGE OF as 6d PER CHILD. GOVERNMENT LEVY TO BE MET. A decision to charge 2s 6d per annum for each child treated at the Hawera Dental Clinic was arrived at by the controlling committee on Monday night. This levy is necessary to provide the funds for the contribution now asked for by he Government. Each committee is now required to contribute £3O per annum for each officer employed at the clinic. This represents the approximate cost of drugs and materials used. There are two nurses employed at Hawera, and with £3O per annum for each, plus maintenance of the clinic, the annual cost to the committee will be about £lOO. The department continues to pay salaries and to maintain and provide equipment. Authority has been received by the committee to make an annual charge not exceeding 5s for each child treated, The committee is given, however, authority to remit any such fee if the position warrants it. The chairman, Dr. W. M. Thomson, explained to Monday’s meeting that the committee’s credit balance was 0® 4d, while some levies were unpaid. Phis amount would have been sufficient for three years, but under the new circumstances it would probably not last a year. After a brief discussion Mr. E. Tippett pointed out that a charge was inevitable and moved that it be 2s 6d per child. This was agreed to, and the method of collection was left until a permanent secretary had been appointed . Those present were: —Dr. W. M. Thomson (Hawera), Messrs. G. Gibson (Whareroa), L. E. Barltrop (Tawhiti), E. Tippett (Tokaoraj and F. Hancock (Turuturii). HAWERA ENTERTAINMENTS. PROGRAMME AT OPERA HOUSE. “Sally,” with Miss Miller playing the title role she originated on the stage, will show finally at the Opera House, Hawera, to-night. “Sally is an all-tech-nicolour First National and Vitaphone picture, all-dialogue and with singing and dancing. It brings Miss Miller to the screen for the first time, and presents the charming star in the greatest role she ever played —that of the little waitress who becomes premiere danseuse of the Follies. A cast of unusual excellence will be seen in support of Mis • Miller, and Alexander Gray, who sang the principal role in the eastern company of “The Desert Song,” is seen opposite the star. The lilting melodies of the original stage are augmented by new songs and dances, written especially for the picture. Reserve at Mies Blake’s. GRAND’S DARING PICTURE. “Once a Sinner,” answering the question of whether or not a woman’s past before marriage belongs to her after marriage, is showing at the Grand Theatre,. Hawera, to-night and to-mor-row. Based on a story by George Middleton and directed by Guthrie McClintic, the central figure of Diana Barry is played by Dorothy Mackaill, while the part of the young inventor who agreed to forgive and forget his sweetheart’s past mistake, is enacted by Joel McCrea. Other prominent roles are portrayed by John Halliday and C. Henry Gordon. Reserves at Miss Blake’s. “AFRICA SPEAKS” AT MANAIA. The heart of the African jungle, a land of strange customs, strange peoples and still stranger romance, will be brought to civilisation by medium of the talkies at Manaia to-morrow evening. No European should fail to see what has been revealed to a wondering Western ' civilisation ’of the true heart of Africa by the fortitude and skill of two dare-devil photographers, who braved the immense dangers among wild animals and wild peoples in order that the weird, wonderful and astounding sights and sounds should be made known. They have depicted the brave Masai warriors fighting the mighty lion with shield and spear, the African .women, once stolen by marauding Arabs, with faces disfigured to save themselves fro' being sold into marriage and slavery. The film is thrilling and sensational. It is a panorama of amazing cruelty and feats of heroism. There will be only one showing at Manaiaj to-morrow. GENERAL ITEMS. A number of changes are taking place this season in the management of the Joll dairy factories. Both Mr. E. J. Doyle, manager of the Palmer - Road branch, and Mr. W. A. Johnson, manager of the Kapuni branch, are retiring to take up farming, and their places are to be filled respectively by Mr. James Ramsay, first assistant at Okaiawa, arid Mr. G. Mitchell, manager at Tempsky Road. Mr. J. Graham, first assistant at Kapuni, becomes manager at Tempsky Road and Mr. W. Martin becomes first assistant at Okaiawa. A flag bridge and euchre evening was held at Manaia on Monday evening to aid the funds of the Manaia Plunket Society. There was a good attendance and the results were very gratifying to the promoters. The bridge prizes were won by Mrs. A. Mitchell, Mrs. M. Lynskey and Miss C. Vine. Travelling prizes were won by Nurse Merrie and Mr. A. Gamlin, while the euchre prizes were won by Mrs. Mellor and Miss White and Mr. R. Franklin and Mrs. T. Walker. Prizes were donated by Mrs. E. Long, Mr. P. F. Hammonds and the Plunket Society. The Auroa branch of the Farmers Union will hold its annual ball on Friday, July 17. Free buses are to run from Opunake, Kaponga and Manaia, and there will be novelty dances and a spoon and fork supper. A concert arranged by the Otakeho Tennis Club will be held in the hall on Friday, July 17. An excellent programme will be provided by Hawera and local talent. PERSONALS. Mrs. A. Braid, Hawera, has been appointed judge of ' the Highland dancing at the Wellington competitions to be held in August. Hon. G. M. Thomson, M.L.C., of Dunedin, who has been staying with his son, Dr. W. M. Thomson, at Hawera during the week-end recess of the Legislative Council, returned to Wellington bv the Taranaki express train yesterday. • Mr. C. D. Arlidge left Hawera yesterday for Wellington, where he will represent the Hawera parish of St. Mary's at the Anglican Diocesan Synod, The Rev. J. R. Young (vicar of St. Mary’s) is also attending the synod and'left for Wellington on Monday. BUSINESS NOTICE. A number of choice heifers is listed among the cattle to be offered by Newton King, Ltd., at Kaponga on Friday.