COST OF ELECTRIC POWER

Taranaki Daily News, 18 February 1933, Page 10

COST OF ELECTRIC POWER

RATES FOR TOWN AND COUNTRY. UNIFORMITY IN CHARGE WANTED. Support for the agitation to make the cost of hydro-electric pow er from the Government the same for both cities and country power boards was given by the South Taranaki Board yesterday. The Waitaki Board wrote urging that there should be a uniform rate for town and country. Mr. T. R. Overton, engineer, said the difference in the case of the Auckland Power Board and South Taranaki was between. £3 and £4 per k.v.a. in favour of the city. It was contended that Auckland, with a guarantee perhaps 20 times that of the country boards,., and other cities were entitled to preferenThe chairman (Mr. J. B. Murdoch) said the whole country had to bear the cost of the construction of the electric system. For that reason it seemed only fair to treat all alike. Mr. L. A. Bone said the guarantee of the South, Taranaki Board was in proportion to Auckland’s guarantee. Mr. E. A. Pacey: It is not such big business, of course. ■» Mr. Murdoch: We supply everyone at the same price irrespective of whether they live in the Hawera borough or at the southern end of the Patea county. Mr. Overton said the contracts had been made with the cities on a bargaining basis. The bargaining in the case of Auckland had taken place prior to the construction of Arapuni and it was contended that had it not been for Auckland’s guarantee the work could not have been done. In moving that the proposal be supported the chairman said the small power boards along the line to the cities helped the department. GENERAL ITEMS. When the Maori Works. Four lofty macrocarpa trees at the northern end of the Whenuakura River bridge stood for many years a part of the riverside secenery; but they are now but a memory. At the beginning of the week the Maoris from the pa nearby on whose land the trees were growing decided to have some firewood. Accordingly 10 warriors, assisted by wahine and pickaninny, toiled with infinite good humour for three days. And yesterday there were two solid piles of wood with a small smoking fire on the site of the trees, and the dusky figures lounging over the fence had in their eyes the gleam that tells of satisfaction with the work that’s over. ... Flourishing Hunt Club. “There is probably not another club in New Zealand in the position we are in to-day,” said Mr. J. E. Palmer, president, at yesterday’s meeting of the Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club. The question before the meeting was whether the club should hold a winter race ftieeting. Opinions differed; the president thought perhaps the club should not take any risks of losing what it had; the master (Dr. W. T. Simmons) said it should make an effort to do something in case it lost the permit. It was pointed out, however, that nobody else was likely to be looking for a racing license. Night in the Bush. • Two young men, Collins and Williams, were lost in the mountain reserve near Kaponga on Thursday night, and had to improvise a camp in the bush. They formed part of a search party looking for traces of their uncle, Mr. Collins, a Rowan settler who has been missing for seme days. A larger party went out yesterday and found the members none the worse for their experience. Tennis Team for Hawera. .The Wellington tennis team to visit Hawera next Saturday will consist of: C. Malfroy, D. G. France, N. R. C. Wilson, N. Bedford, B. J. McCarthy, and G- Whitcombe. Mr. N. A. Foden will be the manager of the team. Currency and Banking. Mr. Oswald Gardiner gave a lecture at Hawera last night under the auspices of the Monetary Reform Association on the subject of currency and banking.. Mr. W. G. Simpson presided over the meeting, which attracted a good -crowd to the Foresters’ Hall. Mr. Gardiner spoke for an hour explaining the fundamentals on which the banking and currency systems are founded, sifter which he was kept busy elucidating the difficulties of his audience. iOn Mr. A. H. Larkman’s suggestion the speaker agreed to take part in a debate on the Douglas credit system, when he would endeavour to illustrate any fallacies inherent in the system. The debate, however, will not take place for at least two months. Regimental Ball. The combined regimental ball at Waverley last night fully came up to all expectations. The town hall was filled with a large number of dancers,-includ-ing many visitors. The organisation work was particularly well done, so that all enjoyed themselves. Historian Wanted. A history is waiting to be written —that of the Egmont-Wanganui Hunt Club. At Waverley yesterday the master (Dr. .W. T. Simmons) remarked that some time ago an attempt was made to discover the early activities of the club, but nothing had eventuated. Such a history, he remarked, would prove not only interesting but also a story of some value in the chronicles of early coastal history. Frances Willard Day. Frances Willard Day was honoured at Hawera yesterday by members of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and their friends at an “at home” at the residence of Mrs. W. G. Simpson. Mrs. J. Exley presided over an attendance of about 60, including visitors from Wanganui, Manaia and Eltham. An address was given by Mrs. Peryman, Wellington, editress of “The White Ribbon.” Pianoforte solos were played by Miss Alvinya Curtis, elocutionary items were given by Mrs. A. Leaman and songs by Mrs. O. Hartmann. The accompaniments were played by Miss Gwen Purser. Bouquets were presented to Mesdames Peryman, Simpson, Hill and Curtis, and thanks were tendered to Mrs. Simpson by Mrs. Exley. Forty Years in W.C.T.U. Mrs. A. C. Hill, Hawera, has completed 40 years as a member of the .W.C.T.U. The presentation of a long service medal was made to her by Mrs. Peryman at Hawera yesterdayTawhiti School Picnic. The annual picnic of the Tawhiti school was held at Opunake yesterday. About 300 people made the trip by train and spent an enjoyable time in ideal weather on the beach. Games and races for children and adults were the order of the davu

MANAIA METHODIST GUILD. REPORT ON YEAR’S WORK. At the monthly meeting of the Manaia Methodist Ladies’ Guild the Rev. B. Dudley presided at the request of -the ladies. The secretary, Mrs. T. Johnson, presented the report and balance ■ sheet for the year. Sympathy was expressed with Mrs. Dudley in the loss, of her only brother, who died on Christmas Day. Sympathy was also expressed with MrsMercer in her illness. It was decided to write to Mrs. Davy expressing regret at her retirement and to thank her for her past services. Officers elected were: President/ Mrs. E. Taylor; vice-president, Mrs. H. J. Berry; secretary, Miss A. Parry; treasurer, Mrs. T. Johnson; organist, Mrs. -H. J. Berry; committee, Mesdames O. T. Parry, D. G. Sherson and T. Johnson. Thanhs were accorded Mrs. Dudley for services as president for two years, and Mrs. Johnson as secretary for seven years. Mr. Dudley on behalf of the Circuit thanked the guild for its financial support, the sum of £29 having been raised by ffie ladies during the year. Mr. Dudley. congratulated them on their year’s work, also on their credit balance of £l3 5s lOd. Mrs. Dudley entertained the members at afternoon tea. - ■ .; GREATEST ENGLISH ACTRESS. SYBIL THORNDIKE FOR HAWERA. The great English actress, Dame Sybil Thorndike, will arrive at Hawera with her new English company for a performance of the comedy, “Madame Plays Nap,” at the Opera House on Thursday night. The polished art of this actress now at the zenith of her career has been applauded by many enthusiastic New Zealand audiences in the course of this brief visit. . According to all accounts, her portrait of Madaiw de Beauvais is one of the cleverest and most mixlh-provoking ever given in the Dominion., It is a comedy which reveals Dame Sybil at her best. The gay, witty lines and episodes, the delightfully ridiculous situations are pointed by Dame Sybil and her brilliant English comedy in such perfect fashion as to provide the very champagne. of entertainment. Dame Sybil and her husband, Mr. Lewis Casson, who plays opposite her and produces the plays, have been associated with many of the leading West End productions and with the theatrical developments in the United Kingdom for a number of years. After considerable experience as leading lady in the famous Manchester Repertory Theatre, Dame Sybil won golden opinions from the London public by her remarkable success in leading Shakespearean and other classical roles at the Old Vic., London, and indeed it is no exaggeration to say that her co-operation with the management of that theatre helped enormously to give it that great reputation it has achieved to-day. Dame Sybil and her husband will be supported by a new company of English artists, including Bruce Winston, Atholl Flemming, Norman Shelley, Michael Martin- ; Harvey, Zillah Carter, Hilda Davies, Christopher Casson and Phyllis Best. \ 11 - ~- - - ' ' — For cuts, wounds, festering sores, ap- ; ply the pure Sander and Sons' Eucalypti ■ Extract with brush and smear vaseline ' lightly over. Heals promptly if Genuine Sander’s is used. Avoid so-called “Ex- • tracts” and common oils. Insist on Sander’s. /

SWIMMING CLUB EVENING. RESULTS OF THE CONTESTS. The Hawera Swimming Club held a club evening yesterday. Points gained by the captain’s team were 49, and by the vice-captain’s team 41. Total points to date are: Captain’s team 243 L vicecaptain’s team 187 J.. ■' The results are:— Junior boys’ 75 yards breaststroke: R. Head (scr.) 1, A. Buist (45.) 2, D. McGlashan (10s.) 3. Junior girls’ 50 yards: B. Smith (scr.) 1, G. Burnard (25.) 2. Intermediate boys: K. McGlashan (scr.) 1, N. Chadwick (scr.) 2. Mott-Maitland Cup, 50 yards breaststroke: E. Kelsen (scr.) 1, M. Head (25.) 2, J. Beamish (35.) 3. Men’s 300 yards: L. George (455.) 1, A. Ryan (scr.) 2. Junior boys’ 25 ya?ds: H. Spragg (65.) 1 G. Smart (scr.) 2, A. Buist (scr.) 3. Junior girls’ 25' yards: E. Carmichael 1, G. Burnard 2, B. Smith 3. Ladies’ 50 yards: T. Cann 1, K. Donald •2, J. Beamish 3. Intermediate boys’ 100 yards: L. Spragg (95.). ; 1, K. McGlashan (scr.) 2, H. Chadwick (scr.) 3. Intermediate girls’ 50 yards: P. Robertson 1, J. Beamish 2, T. Cann 3. Men’s 50 yards: R. Clarke 1, L. Spragg 2, L. George 3. Ladies’ 50 yards breaststroke: S. Seaver 1, N. Seaver 2. HAWERA OPERA HOUSE. GRACIE FIELDS’ NEW FILM. “Looking on the Bright Side,” the second of Gracie Fields’ talking pictures, will commence a special season of four nights, with matinees daily, at the Hawera Opera House to-day. There is laughter unlimited in “Looking on the Bright Side,” with Gracie Fields radiating sunshine. She sings five songs, she “guys” her own singing; she clowns as I only Gracie Fields can; and in addition I to this shows a surprising aptitude for dramatic acting. Although quite capable of carrying the picture on her own •shoulders, Miss Fields has the able support of Julian Rose, famous Hebrew comedian of “Levinsky” fame, as Schultz, the play producer. This is the first screen appearance of this well-known artist. y 'u_