INTEREST OF MOTORISTS

Taranaki Daily News, 29 January 1934, Page 10

INTEREST OF MOTORISTS

SOUTH TARANAKI ASSOCIATION. The' South Taranaki Automobile Association committee at Hawera on Friday decided to erect 69 signs in the Stratford and Eltham district at a cost of about £4O, which will be largely met by a Main Highways Board subsidy. A tour of inspection by the committee of signs in the association’s territory Was also decided upon. Support was given the suggestion that cars at the South Road saleyards, Hawera, should be parked on the county side of the road.

The secretary (Mr. W. G. Walkley) was instructed to ask local bodies to get their employees where convenient to put back white direction pegs knocked out by stock. The president, Mr. G. A. Carter, was appointed to represent the association at the half-yearly meeting of the North Island Motor Union. Twenty-nine new members were elected, making 132 new members since the beginning of the association’s year in the spring. KAPUNI BIRTHDAY PARTY. MR. JACK GAMLIN HONOURED. The 21st birthday of Mr. Jack Gamlin, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Gamlin, Kapuni, was celebrated on Friday evening by a large party in the Kapuni hall. Mr. J. Leslie, chairman, said Mr. Gamlin senior was an old friend of 46 years’ standing and had been one of the most popular settlers of the district. His family was a credit to him. Mr. Bruce Leslie proposed the toast of the evening. He said Mr. Jack Gamlin had been an old schoolmate and one of “the best of jolly good fellows.” Mr. W. Wheeler in proposing the toast of the parents said he had known them ever since he arrived in Taranaki, and he paid tributes to the splendid manner in which they had brought up their family. Mr. H. Eliason said Mr. and Mrs. Gamlin had been two of the greatest workers at Kapuni, and he wished them long life and happiness. Mr. J. Allan endorsed the tributes of the other speakers' and referredd to the kindness as a newcomer he had experienced at the hands of the Gamlin family. Mr. Jack Gamlin thanked those present for their gifts and tributes and all who had assisted to make the evening a pleasant one. Mr. J. S. Gamlin also acknowledged. the toasts and said Jie was proud of his boys and felt sure that th£y would make good in life. It was gratifying to see such a large assemblage of friends on such a happy occasion. The evening was spent in dancing, the music being played by Mrs. I. Evans and Mr. B. Eliason. Mr. lan Stevenson was M.C. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Mr. and Mrs. H. Soothill, junior. Songs were sung by Mrs. W. Williams and Mr. I. Andreoli. An iced birthday cake made by Mrs. W. Wheeler was cut and distributed. PATEA RIFLE SHOOTING. C. CAREY LEADS SCORES. The first competition for Deputy-Presi-dent D. Roots’ trophy and the first of the club championship series was fired on the local range on Saturday last. Conditions were good but owing to supposed ammunition faults the scores were low, “magpies” and outers” being numerous. The best scores off the rifle were recorded by Rifleman C. Carey with 46 and 47. Rifleman L. Davidson and Deputy-Presi-dent Roots each secured a 46. The following are the scores: Rifleman C. Carey 46, 47, 1, 94; Rifleman C. Palmer 41, 45, 8, 94; Rifleman N. Coad 42, 44, 6, 92; Rifleman L. Davidson 46, 41, 3, 90; Rifleman J. Bates 40, 42, 8, 90; Deputy-President S. Macdonald 42, 45, 2, 89; President P. Palmer 45, 42, 2, 89; Deputy-President D. Roots 43, 46, scr, 89; Rifleman N. Taylor 31, 43, 14, 88; Rifleman B. Waterland 39, 41, 2, 82; Rifleman R. Wallis 40, 40, 2; 82; Rifleman W. Saunders 36, 30, 10, 82. LOWGARTH-CARIFF TENNIS. RETURN VISIT OF LADIES. The return tennis match between Lowgarth and Cardiff ladies was played on Thursday. The result was Lowgarth winning by six sets to three (45 games to 33). Following are the scores, Lowgarth names being mentioned first:— Singles: Mrs. Shrimpton beat Miss C. Raynor 6—2, Mrs. P. Tobeck lost to Miss M. Raynor 5—6, Mrs. D. Richardson beat Miss E. Cameron 6—5, Mrs. A. Sulzberger beat Miss M. Brunton 6--4, Mrs. E. Richardson lost to Mrs. Howard 4—6, Mrs. J. Shrimpton beat Mrs. Wisneski Doubles: P. Shrimpton and P. Tobeck beat C. and R. Raynor 6—l, D. Richardson and A. Sulzberger lost to E. Cameron and M. Brunton o—6, E. Richardson and J. Shrimpton beat Mesdames Hannah and Wisneski 6—l. AUROA PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. and Mrs. H. Paton have returned to Auroa from a camping holiday on Opunake beach. Mr. and Mrs. Wood and Master Wood, Wellington, who have been visiting their relatives here, Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Wood, have returned to their home accompanied by Mrs. H. R. Wood Misses Eileen Bowie and Molly Day are spending a holiday with Mrs F. Hughes. Miss Betty Cameron is visiting Miss Francis Cameron, Opunake. Miss D. Corbett will commence teaching duties at the Auroa school next week. Miss Edna Flavin has returned from a holiday and fishing excursion at Mangawai. Mrs. C. Cameron, Opunake, recently spent a holiday with Mrs. J. Everitt here. The Misses Maisie and Sylvie Schwieters have returned from a holiday spent on the beach at New Plymouth with their uncle, Mr. Nisbet. A party of friends visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Brown last week to celebrate the coming-of-age of Mr. B. Brown. The evening was pleasantly spent with music, cards, games, ping pong and dancing, and community singing. The music was supplied by Misses M. Buxton and F. Brown. Mr. Fred Hughes, on behalf of all present, congratulated Mr. Brown on attaining his majority. Mr. Leslie King, on'behalf of the young people, also spoke. ADVERTISERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. Mr. Mac Diarmid will be away from his surgery for the greater part of Febwary, but appointments may be made by ringing ’phone 59, Manaia.

GENERAL ITEMS. Bees Swann on Car. A motorist had a peculiar experience when travelling near Waver ley on Friday.- A swarm of bees swept down and clustered around the windscreen and bonnet, the vision being obstructed. A number of bees gained entry to the car and commenced to sting the occupants, but after some effort the intruders were disloged and a thin film of honey was wiped off the windscreen.

Unusual Activity. Assistance in finding the relatives of a man who died recently was an unusual activity undertaken by the Scuth Taranaki Automobile Association. Letters of appreciation from the relatives were received by the committee on Friday.

Discharged From Hospital. Stewart George Bennett, a stoker of H.M.S. Diomede, whose leg was broken in a collision between a motor cycle he was riding and a motor car on the Patea bridge recently, has been discharged from the Patea hospital. Bennett will rejoin H.M.S. Philomel at; Auckland.

Gift of Singles Trophy. The donation of a trophy by Mr. W. Lamb for competition in the Patea ladies’ tennis handicap singles was made last week. In giving the trophy to the club Mr. Lamb expressed the wish that all the ladies in the club would compete. Acknowledgment of the club’s gratitude for the trophy, which will be an incentive for improved play, has been made by the president, Mr. T. E. Roberts. Water Polo at Hawera.

Hawera A beat Hawera B by one goal to nil- in a southern division water polo match at Hawera on Friday, A. Ryan scoring for the winners. It was an excellent game. Havßsra A has completed the first round without a loss.

Rations for Unemployed. Rations were distributed to 32 unemployed by the Hawera relief committee on Saturday. The following commodities were issued: 161 b tea, 1321 b sugar, 1961 b flour, 721 b rice, 46 loaves bread, 341 b butter. Whenuakura Farmyard Dance.

Everyhting went with a swing at the farmyard ball at Whenuakura. It was completely successful from all points of view and a large number of people from all parts of the district attended. Hen coops and hay formed part of the decorations. The gathering was directed by Mr. Alan Maxwell as “Farmer Giles.” The men’s prize went to Mr. Maxwell and the ladies’ prize to Miss Peggy Hollier, Wanganui (“Scarecrow.”). Miss Hazel Boyle, and Mr. T. Tuohy won the Monte Carlo waltz. Music by Wills’ orchestra kept the dance programme moving forward vigorously