SUCCESSFUL CO-OPERATION

Taranaki Daily News, 26 May 1933, Page 10

SUCCESSFUL CO-OPERATION

SERGEANT J. HENRY THANKED. MOTOR FLYING SQUAD AND POLICE The satisfactory results attending the co-operation of the police and the South Taranaki Automobile Association in cases of car conversion was mentioned at the association’s committee meeting on Wednesday. A special resolution of appreciation of the work of Sergeant Henry was carried. Misses J. C. and M. C. Buchanan wrote expressing appreciation of the association’s activities when their car was removed from Hawera and of the prompt recovery of the vehicle. They thanked members of the flying squad for the use of their cars and the long hours they had put in.

Broadcasting station 2YA wrote thanking the association for the prompt notification of the valuable part played by the station’s call in locating Miss Buchanan’s car.

The service officer, Mr. J. McKee, reported that he had given service to 18 motorists on the roads. He patrolled the roads on three wet days and gave service to two cars and on nine nights when he gave assistance to three members. He received only one night call. He erected, “school” signs at Whenuakura and revived nine of the old signs. Oh the Main South Road at Billecrap’s Hill a splendid job had been made by the county engineer. The outside edge had been built about three feet above the road level, thereby making the road safe. Push bicycles without lights were still far too prevalent on the roads. Coming from Wanganui last Saturday night he counted nine, and three cars with only one light, while one motor-cycle had no lights. All the main roads were in good travelling condition. Many sealed roads had been resurfaced, and in some cases widened, and made motoring more pleasant. The Waingongoro bridge on Skeet Road was being replaced by a new bridge; consequently there would be no through traffic during the erection of the new bridge. He suggested the erection of two signs warning motorists of this fact.

The Wanganui Automobile Association advised that signs were being erected at Waverley. No members of the association had been fined for speeding and the attitude of Constable Roche was upheld. The Wanganui Association also stated that the question of insufficient superelevation on the corner at the north end of Waitotara was being investigated. The Manaia Hibernian sports club forwarded a letter of appreciation of the work of the service officer at the ten-a-side tournament.

GENERAL ITEMS.

New Hurleyville Factory. Work is proceeding apace on the new dairy factory at Hurleyville. It is expected to build the roof this week. The Hurleyville factory has commenced to operate on alternate days. Mid-Week Basketball. Playing a return practice match the Hawera Convent Old Girls white team defeated the Ohangai Old Girls’ basketball team at Ohangai by six goals to two. The respective half-time scores were doubled in the second spell, the tally at the interval having been three goals to one. For the winners Misses S. Seave'r, L. Quin and M; Rogers registered two goals each. The Misses M. Dyson and E. Pivac were referees. . Dairy Produce Market. The Hawera office of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. Ltd. yesterday received the following cabled advice from London: Butter, 79s to, 80s; cheese, white 475, coloured 53s to 545; slow. N.Z. Legion Meeting at Normanby.' A meeting was held at Normanby on Tuesday evening to discuss matters in connection with the New Zealand Legion. Mr. H. I. Crocker presided and Messrs W. J. Bright and G. W. Powdrell, Hawera, addressed the meeting. Questions were answered and thanks accorded the speakers. Normanby Presbyterian Social. The first of a series of social evenings to raise funds for the Normanby Presbyterian Church was held by the Young People’s Bible Class on Wednesday evening. Games, ’competitions and a short programme of community singing were enjoyed. Songs and musical items were given by Misses Joan Cowie, Pearle Gane and Messrs Alister Cowie, David Miles and D. Gload. The accompanists were Mrs. Franklyn and Miss Una Miles. The Girls’ Club was responsible for the serving of supper. Mr. lan Cowie, on behalf of those present, expressed thanks for' the very enjoyable evening. Third Grade Rugby. The South Taranaki third grade Rugby Union draw for to-morrow is:—Patea v. Hawera, at Bayley Park at 2 p.m.; Old Boys v. School, at Hawera No. 1 at 1.15 p.m. (non-competition game). ADVERTISERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. At the Awatuna Hall to-night there will be an open waltzing competition at the opening dance of the season. Two miniature cups' will be awarded the winners. In yesterday’s issue Messrs George and Doughty Ltd. announced a great halfprice day sale for to-day and that their premises would be closed on Saturday and for a few days while they remove to new premises in Devon Street. The announcement which itemises many attractive lines refers exclusively to their New Plymouth shop and has no bearing whatever on the Hawera branch, which will be open as usual for business. R. P. Morrissey and Co. advertise particulars of a sale of household furniture and effects in the old Druids’ Hall, Patea, to-morrow (Saturday) at 1 p.m. A concert and dance in aid. of the ladies’ guild will be held in the Otakeho Hall to-night. Details are advertised.

MANAIA SCOUTS COMMITTEE. APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS. At the annual meeting of the Manaia Scouts Citizens’ Committee Mr. C. W. Abbott presided. Scouter Payne reported that there were 20 scouts in the. troop and that they had had a successful year. Cubmaster Hayter reported that 24 cubs were on the roll and that the interest in the work was good. The cubs had won the Frontiersmen’s totem pole for the fourth time. The scouts and cubs had taken part in the Manaia jubilee celebrations and had rendered service. Founder’s Day service had been held at the Presby-

terian Church and had been attended by the couts and cubs. The following officers were elected:— President, Mr. C. W. Abbott; committee, Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Clare, the Rev. H. Cottom and Messrs. A. G. Bennett, J. Browning, N. Innes, J. T. Clague, A. Clare, and the Rev. R. Miller; secretary and treasurer, the Rev. R. Miller. A short discussion took place on the methods of creating interest in the scout movement. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. D. A. Stewart, Normanby, is judging the poultry classes at the Taumarunui show to-day.

HURLEYVILLE PERSONAL ITEMS. ■ Mr. and Mrs. E. Bowdick, Walton, Waikato, accompanied by their family, have' returned to their home after visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. Hunt. , 1 Miss Sylvia Wilkinson, Kapaiti, is on a visit to Hurleyville and. is the guest of Mrs. Fullarton. Miss Joan Adlam returned to New Plymouth on Monday after spending the term holidays with her parents. Mrs. E. Fullarton returned to Wellington on Monday. Miss Nelson, after a short visit to Wanganui, has returned to Hurleyville. Miss A. Small, Hawera, has been the guest of Mrs. Craft