BUILDING ON THE MOVE

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1933, Page 8

BUILDING ON THE MOVE

INCREASE IN LAST TWO MONTHS. AUGUST TOTAL £738 ABOVE JULY. From nothing to £2327 indicates the extent to which activity in the building trade in Stratford has enlivened since the end of May last, and while building is a spasmodic business that is not a true barometer when reviewed in terms of comparisons of periods, the figures given are. illuminating. The revival of the No. 10 building subsidy scheme seems to have be an accelerating factor. No permits to build were issued by the Stratford Borough Council from May 27 to June 30, but buildings to cost £1589 were started during July, and for August the total increased by £738 to £2327. The greater part of the £2327 is made up of alterations and repairs £1698, and a new residence £469. Additions £l5O and a garage £lO 10s. account for the balance. In August, 1932, one permit for £25 worth of repairs was issued. Eighteen applications for subsidies under the No. 10 scheme have been-ap-proved, and two are being considered. GENERAL ITEMS. August Rainfall. August is usually Taranaki’s rainy month. The rainfall for last month, states Mr. A. W. Burrell, was 8.58 inches, compared with 14.28 inches in August last year. Rain fell on 17 days and the heaviest daily falls were on August 10 (2.22 inches) and August 3 (1.37 inches). Vital Statistics. The vital statistics for the Stratford district for August, with the details for August last year in parentheses, are:— Births 21 (16), deaths 7 (5), marriages 2 (8). Weather Phenomenon. One of the most distinct “rings” round the moon that has been seen at Stratford for a long time was visible on Thursday night, and those who watched the signs predicted bad weather. Apart . from a heavy fog early yesterday morning, however, the weather remained fine with a keen' wind, although rain fell nearer Inglewood. Little Snow on Mountain. There is very little snow for this time of year on Mount Egmont at present, said a Stratford Mountain Club member yesterday. Last year was thought to be bad enough when the time for the Tara- • naki ski championships came round, but ■ this winter there was even less snow. L The season was late now, and there was 1 not much prospect of snow in any quan- ■ tity, , Cricket at Tuna. The Tuna Cricket Club is making pre- ' parations for the coming season, and has an early match with Waipuku in view. ■ A successful series of card parties has been held during the winter, and with the proceeds the club has been able to authorise the laying down of a concrete pitch. The remainder of the funds is to be used in the purchase of up-to-dato gear. Tours by Car. The day of the camping tourist has arrived once again. A baby touring car passed through Stratford yesterday northward bound, with two comfortably attired people within, and the luggage grid loaded with camping material. Footballers Depart. There was a gathering of Rugby football enthusiasts on the Stratford station to meet the Southbound mail train yesterday morning, the occasion being the departure on tour of the Taranaki Rugby representative team. Supporters of the Stratford club were present in force to wish the selected players luck, and three cheers were given for the team. Rugby Match To-day. The first Rugby game at Stratford on a Saturday since the end of the senior competitions—the Taranaki first junior semi-final between Okaiawa and Clifton —will be played at Victoria Park this afternoon. Both teams have good records in their respective divisions, although Clifton had a harder struggle. The winner of to-day’s game will play Celtic in the final. Church of England Dance. In continuation of its drive for funds the parishioners of the Church of England, Stratford, held a dance in the Parish Hall on Thursday night. There was a good attendance, and Waite’s Adelphi dance band played. Supper was served by a committee of ladies, and Mr. D. Young was master of ceremonies. Legion Dance at Ngaere. Another of the popular Legion of Frontiersmen’s dances was held at Ngaere on Thursday. There was again a large attendance, and an enjoyable evening was spent. The music was played by Mrs. Attrill with extras by Mrs. Marsh. Mr. W. Pratt was master of ceremonies. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. F. Wellington, Tuna, have returned after a few days as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Lawrence. Bird Road, After a short stay with Mr. and Mrs. C. Massey, Stratford, Mr. L. H. Joblin, Raetihi, returned yesterday. Mrs. Joblin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Massey, will remain at Stratford for a time to recover from an illness. She is steadily improving in health. ADVERTISERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. Two silver cups, now on view in tho window of T. Fountaine, Eltham, will be the prizes for an open waltzing competition at Mangatoki on Monday. There will also be a novice waltzing competition, novelty, modem and old-time dances.

ELTHAM TALKIES. “THE BIG CAGE.” No circus which has visited New Zealand has ever approached the magnitude of “The Big Cage,” the wonderful picture of performing wild animals, which will be shown to-night. It stars Clyde Beatty, the most brilliant of wild animal trainers. He essays feats which trainers of jungle denizens have hitherto proclaimed impossible, by making 20 lions and 20 tigers perform in the ring at one time. The deadly enmity with which lions and tigers regard one another may be realised from the ferocious fight between two of them in the early part of their training. Since only one man has ever performed such a feat, the only method of appreciating this remarkable performance lies in seeing this hairraising motion picture. This picture duplicates the circus “act” which has made him the premier attraction of the “big tops.” The magic of the camera takes the spectator into the very midst of the raging animals, and results in thrilling scenes such as have never been seen before on the screen. It is undoubtedly a fact that no other picture ever made has been so fraught with danger to its leading character, nor presented these dangers with more telling effects. The picture is filled with exciting, dangerous scenes, and its climax, which takes place in a crowded circus, brings thrills which have probably never been equalled on. the screen.

ELTHAM MEN’S GOLF. TEAM TO PLAY STRATFORD. The following players will represent the Eltham Golf Club against Stratford at Stratford this week-end:—E. L. Abbott, H. P. Wills, J. Quin, S. G. Cooper, L. Gibson, C. Roberts, A. A. Stewart, F. Clemow, J. H. Morton, A. O. Casey, R. McGregor, A. Tiplady, S. McKay, B. Oldfield, F. Fallows, A. Chrystal, H. C. Jones, C. Forth. The following re-handicaps have been declared: C. Roberts 7—5, J. Stewart 7—5, F. Clemow 10—8, J. H. Morton 11—8, T. Gibson 22-17. CATHOLIC SOCIAL FUNCTION. EUCHRE SERIES CONCLUDED. Parishioners of the Catholic Church, Stratford, and their friends were treated io a bright social evening in the Convent school on Thursday night to mark the end of a series of euchre parties. The function was held under the direction of the Holy Name Society. The programme included euchre, bridge, orchestral items, a one-act play and dancing. Three of the school rooms were in use, and they were all crowded. Card competitions were begun about 8.15 p.m., and while they were in progress the non-players were given an overture, “Poet and Peasant,” by Mr. C. H. Rogers’ orchestra, which also played for several dances after a one-act play was presented by Mrs. E. McCullough, Misses M. Curd, L. Penn, C. Uniacke, R. Furrie and Mr. L. H. Jardine. Supper was arranged by the ladies of

the parish and served by a large committee, of which Mrs. J. W. Pooley was chairwoman. Afterwards the evening was devoted to dancing, music being supplied by an orchestra led by Mr. Waite. The card competitions were controlled by Messrs. W. Dwyer and T. O’Leary. No prizes were offered for bridge, but the euchre winners were Miss B. Kovaleski 1, Mrs. P. H. James 2, Mr. M. McI Donald 1, Mr. C. S. Currie 2. The aggreI gate placings were: Mrs. Wilmshurst 1, JMrs. J. Robson 2,