INFLUX OF CARPENTERS

Taranaki Daily News, 2 September 1933, Page 10

INFLUX OF CARPENTERS

RESULT OF BUILDING BOOM. EIGHTY MEN APPLY FOR WORK. An influx of carpenters from other centres to Hawera as a result of the recent “boom” in building has to a certain ‘extent nullified the benefits of the work for local men. There are stated to be about 20 outside carpenters at present looking for work at Hawera, while the completion of two dairy factories in the district has thrown about 20 local men out of employment. Eighty carpenters, from as far away as Palmerston North, applied for work on the reconstruction of George and Doughty Ltd.’s premises when the builders, Boon Bros. Ltd., advertised for labour, and of these only 12 could be engaged. Fifty carpenters are employed at Hawera and an equal, possibly greater, number is looking for work. OKAIAWA DISTRICT NEWS. GUILD AND PERSONAL ITEMS. The Rev. C. W. Solomon presided over the annual meeting of the St. Aidan’s ladies’ guild at the residence of Mrs. Crocker, Okaiawa, on Wednesday. The following officers were elected: President, Mr. Solomon; vice-president, Mrs. Mortimer; secretary, Mrs. Edwards; committee, Mrs. Solomon, Mrs. Barclay, Mrs. R. Shearer, Mrs. Ward, Mrs. Retter, Mrs. Crocker, Mrs. Hollis, Mrs. Houlafian and Mrs. Johnstone. Mrs. A. Word was elected a member of the guild. Afternoon tea was served by the hostess. Mrs. Lambert, New Plymouth, is the guest of Mrs. Cran. Mrs. D. Edwards has returned from Auckland. Mrs. G. Barclay returns home to-day. Mr. and Mrs. J. Courtenay arrived home on Tuesday. Mrs. J. E. Johnstone will leave shortly for Wellington. CONCERT AT WHAKAMARA. HAWERA ENTERTAINERS’ VISIT. A party of Hawera artists led by Mr. C. Lamb gave an enjoyable concert in the Whakamara hall on Wednesday in aid of the Whakamara-Mokoia branch of the Women’s Division. Mrs. S. P. Buckrell, president, thanked tire party. The hall was decorated for the occasion by Miss Wenda Scott. Mrs. P. O. Veale played the accompaniments. A dance followed supper. The programme was: Instrumental trio, Messrs. G. McConnell, C. Carrel and W. Taylor; vocal solo, Mr. S. Horsburgh; vocal duet, Miss M. Sunderland and Mr. Lamb; vocal solo, Mr. Lamb; recitation, Miss M. Whitelock; vocal solo, Miss G. Trotter; oboe solo, Mr. C. Carrel; vocal solo, Miss M. Sunderland; piano solo, Mrs. P. O. Veale; vocal duet, Miss G. Trotter and Mr. C. Lamb. Mr. E. K. Cameron entertained the audience for half an hour with conjuring, the children especially enjoying the entertainment. GENERAL ITEMS. Okaiawa Rugby Team. Okaiawa Rugby juniors to play Clifton at Stratford to-day will be Green, Tippett, Skipper, Thomas (2), Slinger, Heneri, Collins, Cleaver (2), Kara, Guy, Pi, Toro (2), Ward, Good, Hooper, Ora. Drier August at Hawera. Only 3.8 inches of rain fell at Hawera last month. So far this year, however, the total fall has been 33.08 inches as against 28.45 inches for the first eight months of last year. Okaiawa Fancy Fair Judge. Mrs. Trotter senr. judged the knitting classes at the Okaiawa Presbyterian fancy fair on Wednesday. She also donated the extra first prize in one class where she was unable to separate the two leading entries. Red Cross Successes. Successful candidates in the Red Cross home nursing examinations at Fraser Road were Misses W. Shaw, C. McNeil, E. Gooding, E. and D. Sanderson and I. Nicholson. Pig-Hqnters’ Experience. 1 A party of pig hunters from Normanby was lost in the bush for several hours while hunting inland from Whakamara. Two local settlers went to their rescue and with the aid of rifle shots located them. They arrived home after midnight wet and tired but none the worse for their experience. Hand Injured. Mr. B. Dickson, Pihama, suffered severe injuries to his hand when bailing a cow and is still receiving medical attention. WAVERLEY PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Wallace, Mrs. G. H. Graham and Miss Graham are spending the week-end at Wellington. Mr. and Mrs. P. Metcalfe have returned home. Miss Rae, Eltham, is the guest of Miss Matthews. PORT OF PATEA. September I:—Arrival: Kapuni, m.v., from Wellington. In port: Inaha, m.v., for annual overhaul. High water to-day, 8.24 a.m. and 8.42 p.m. MANAIA AND KAPONGA TALKIES. PROGRAMMES FOR TO-NIGHT. “Girl Crazy” will be shown at the Manaia Talkies to-night. ,It remained for “Girl Crazy,” RKO-Radio’s all-star film, to bring the glamour of the “dude” ranch to the motion picture screen. Broadway beauties frolic with Hollywood cowboys and the screen’s brightest comedy stars win laughs at the expense of the roughest and toughest villains who ever chased a maiden or frightened a baby. The inimitable Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey head the comedy ranks with Eddie Quillan, a star in his own right, playing the juvenile lead. The Broadway brigade is led by Dorothy Lee, Arline Judge and Kitty Kelly. William Seiter directed the production, which is based upon George Gershwin's sensational musical comedy. The Kaponga audience to-night will see Buck Jones with more than his share of obstacles to overcome in “The Rang? Feud,” his latest Columbia picture. In endeavouring to bring peace to the community and observe strict neutrality in a range war, Buck Jones as the sheriff incurs the enmity of both factions. His difficulties continue to the last minute. Even at the eleventh hour, when he is needed to rescue his friend from a lynching mob, he is shot. How does he get himself out of it all? Jones is supported by a cast of well-known screen names, including John Wayne, Susan Fleming, Wallace MacDonald, Harry Woods, Ed Le Saint and William Walling. Ross Lederman directed.