WIRING REGULATIONS

Taranaki Daily News, 22 July 1935, Page 8

WIRING REGULATIONS

ENFORCEMENT AT HAWERA. DEPARTMENTAL REPORT MADE. As the result of a criticism made publicly by members of the Hawera Borough Council of the enforcement of wiring regulations by inspectors of the South Taranaki Electric Power Board, the board procured the services of an inspector of the Public Works Department to determine whether the requisitions demanded were in compliance with the regulations or not. At Friday night’s meeting of the power board, the report of the inspector was received. In all but two instances, the inspector’s report stated, the requisitions made by the board’s inspectors were neces-sai-y. In the other two cases, the inspectors had slightly exceeded their authority under the regulations, but generally the rewiring demanded was in the best interests of the consumer. After the report had been received, the board’s engineer, Mr. T. R. Overton, mentioned that while at Hawera the Public Works Department inspector had talked with the board’s inspectorial staff and several misunderstandings had been cleared up. From what the inspector had said, it appeared that the board’s inspectors in the past had been paying more attention to the underwriters’ regulations than to the wiring regulations as a whole. PERSONAL ITEMS.

i Mr. A. C. Hannon, who for the past a four years has been on the Hawera staff e of Messrs. George and Doughty Ltd., has resigned from the firm to accept a posig tion in the South Island. 3 Mr. A. Hampton, who has been in the , employ of George Syme and Co. Ltd., j Hawera, for the past 12 years, was met , on Friday afternoon by the employees “ and presented with a silver monogram1 ed cigarette case. The directors of the firm made a presentation of a dinner service, expressed regret at losing his ’ services, and extended best wishes for " the future. Mr. Hampton, who has ac- " cepted a position at Taumarunui, replied. » The funeral of Mr. William John Hill, 2 who died on Friday, took place at Ma- . naia yesterday. A service was held at 2 the residence, where the Rev. H. Cottom r and the Rev. R. Miller officiated. The . funeral procession comprised a large > number of cars. The service at the f graveside was conducted by the Revs. H. Cottom and R. Miller. Many floral ; emblems were placed on the casket, in- . eluding wreaths from the Waimate Rugby t Football Club, Manaia post office, and 3 Patea Post Office. The ball-bearers were > Messrs. G. H. Beuli, J. Borrie, S. J. Ben- .. nett, L. Young, B. Badland and G. Sur- ; genor. GENERAL ITEMS. Root Crop Competitions. ■ It was decided at the annual meeting . of the Boys and Girls’ Agricultural Clubs ! at Hawera on Saturday to continue the : root crop competitions in the same way ■ as last year. ; Distribution of Rations. Rations distributed by the Hawera 1 Citizens’ Relief Committee to families of

uneihployed men in the Hawera, Normanby and Okaiawa'districts were: Tea 201 b., sugar 1761 b., flour 2561 b., oatmeal 481 b., rice 131 b., barley 391 b., bread 90 loaves, butter 421 b., potatoes 4621 b. Glenholm Badminton Win. Glenhoim badminton players defeated Stratford in a Spalding’ Cup match at Hawera. on Friday night. The games were closely contested, but the Stoatford players were not able to adapt themselves soon enough to the surroundings. The results of ( friendly games were more even. Euchre Party at Tokaora. Over 50 players took part in the fortnightly. euchre -party in the Tokaora hall last week. -The prizes were won by Miss Vera Allan and Mrs. F. Stewart, and Master R. Ward and Mr. T. Lavery. Miss Lavery and Mr. L. Kavanagh won a Monte Carlo waltz. Mr. O. McDonald was master of ceremonies. Lecture at Hawera. There was only a moderate attendance at an interesting lecture on the Tararewa eruption given by the Rev. S. Griffith at Hawera last week. The speaker was welcomed by Mr, E. Dixon and acorded a vote of thanks on the motion of Mr. T. J. Hurrell. Songs were sung by Mrs. G. Tozer and Miss Winnie Mills, with Mr. Gilmore McConnell at the organ. » Euchre and Dance at Mere Mere. There was a good attendance at the fortnightly euchre and dance social at Mere Mere. The prizes were won by Mrs. G. Foreman and Mr. A. Williams (after a replay with Mr. J. Davison). Consolation prizes were won by Mrs. J. Davison and Mr. M. McNaught. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Mrs. G. Foreman and Mr. L. Kitney. Music for the dancing was played by Mr. S. Geary and Mrs. M. McNaught. Mr. M. Murray was master of ceremonies. Ohangai Euchre and Dance. The Ohangai school committee held a euchre party and dance in the Ohangai Hall on Friday night. There was a good attendance, 16 tables being occupied for the euchre. Prizewinners were Mrs. Radford (10 -games) and Mr. J. Trilford (nine games) after a play-off with Mr. Allan. Dance music was played by Messis. S. and G. Kerrisk. Mr. S. Pini was master of ceremonies. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss L. Trilford and Mr. T. Rangitonga. ADVERTISERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. The adjustment of the car headlights for members of the Automobile Association (South Taranaki) will be carried out by the service officer at Eltham, Stratford, Kaponga, Opunake, Manaia and Patea this week and next week, as advertised. The annual meeting of the Whareroa Hall Society will be held in the Whareroa hall to-night at 8 o’clock. Those contemplating the erection of houses at Patea are invited to meet Mr. S. G. Hamilton, Auckland, an official of the Northern Terminating Building Society, who is visiting that town.