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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 9, 11 January 1930, Page 3

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HUNTERVILLE PERSONAL Sir Henry and Lady Buckleton paid a brief visit to Hunterville on Thursday. Dr, J. C. Smith and Mrs Smith were visitors to Hunterville this week. Mrs L. Gallagher, of Wellington, is the guest of Mr and Mrs J. Dickie. Mr E. G. '’inions, stationmaster, is at present on annual leave. Mr J. Curry is relieving stationmaster during Simons absence. Christine Bull, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. Bull, is progressing satisfactor. ily after undergoing an operation for appendicitis in Strathmore Hospital on Monday last. Friends of Mr and Mrs R. E. Shaw, of Pukeroa, will be sorry to learn o* the illness of their 12-year-old daughter who is in Wellington, where she undergoes an operation. Mr and Mrs Shaw went to Wellington by car yesterday. Word was received on Wednesday in Hunterville that Mr Arthur Rider, son of Mr A E. Rider, of Pahiatua, had died in Wellington. The deceased who was 29 years of age, lived with his people most of his life in this district and married a Miss Holloway, of Sandon Block. A widow and family of two voung children are left to mourn their loss. Patty Cox, a small girl aged seven years and a neice of Mr and Mrs G E. Agnew, of Poukiore Road, had the misfortune to slip and fall over a bank while playing near the house, on Mon. day afternoon, with the result that she sustained a broken arm. The distance of her fall was approximately 30 feet and the child was fortunate to escape without more serious injury. TOWN BOARD The Hunterville Town Board met on Thursday night. Present: Crs. W. H. Bowick (chair), R. A. Gordon, W. O’Brien and W. .T Whyte. Town Hall Lease Mr R. M. S. Jones wrote asking for a draft copy of new of Town Hall for pictures to Mr H. T. S. McCready for three years at £7 a week (including the shop): Attended to. Metal Supply The County Engineer wrote terms of hire of Eordson tractor and Anderson crusher, the Town Board to keep in repair and pay £6 per week, one week being allowed free of rent to set up ano return crusher and tractor. No rent to be payable during Christmas and New Year holidays. Sale Day The Stock Auctioneers Association wrote stating that before changing sale day from Tuesday to Monde- the question had received consideration. The secretary of the local branch of, the Farmers’ Union, also wrote stating that the Union emphatically disapprov. ed of such change and would be pleased to co-operate with the Board in an endeavour to retain Tuesday as sale 1 day. To this end arrangements were being made for a deputation to meet the Auctioneers Association- and it was hoped that the Hunterville Town Board would be represented thereon. Night of Meeting The chairman suggested that owing to the change of picture night it would be better to change the night of meet, ing from Tuesday to some other night. On the motion of Crs Gordon and Whyte it was decided to meet in future on the first Thursday in each month. The Siren Cr. Gordon reported that the siren was dismantled owing to the wiring burning out. The electrician stated that the siren was not suitable on a pole and it would be better on a building and he suggested placing it on the Argyle Hotel. The siren was now repaired and could be erected next morning. The chairman said if there was a bet. ter place it should be done. On the motion of Cr. O’Brien and Whyte the Board approved of the erection of the siren on the Argyle Hotel. Camping Ground The chairman said more publicity should be given to the camping ground arranged by Mr Hyde and there should be a direction sign in the town. Also he thought motorists were unaware that t*ey could camp in Bruce Park. It might be advisable to enqiure from the trustees in regard to marking Bruce Park. Cr. Gordon moved that a sign be erected in the town and that the clerk enquire in reference to Bruce Park. Seconded by Cr. Whyte and carried. DOMAIN BOARD A meeting of the Hunterville Domain Board was held on Thursday night, Mr W. H Bowick presiding. The clerk reported that the Rugby Sub-Union had paid £7 7s 3d, being 10 per cent of last season’s gate takings. Finances Balance last meeting, cr. £lO 16s 9d; receipts during the month: rent of re. serves £lB, share of gate takings £7 7s 3d, credit £36 3s; paid during the month on tjie authority of the finance committee, maintenance, wages 15s Bd, credit at date £35 7s sd. No payments to be parsed to-night. Note: Also £lO on fixed deposit. Grandstand painting reserve.

SPOTTING COMPETITION The following is the result of the “spotting competition’’ which closed on December 28:— Bessie Climo 21 Percy Holford 21 As these two are equal they divide the first and second prizes. There were 48 spots in the windows. SCOTS SOCIETY A meeting of the Rangitikei Scots Society was held in the Scots Hall on Thursday night, Mr Grant Simpson presiding. Also present: Messrs T. G. Taylor, A. AJdDonald, C. Chisholm, D. Moir, T. McDojiald, C. Chisholm, D. Moir, T. Brunton, J. Taylor, D. D. Simpson, P. Guthrie, R. K. Simpson, J. Hunter, J. M. Abel, M. Ross, I). J. Abel, A. B. Abel. Apologies were received from Messrs W. Whyte, R. A. Bordon, J. Kelly, R. G. Dalziell and L. McLean. Details in connection with the an* nuai sports meeting were discussed. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr J. Kelly for the donation of a silver cup valued at £8 8s as a points prize for piping. It was decided that on approval from Mr Kelly, the cup be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. It was resolved that no sideshows be allowed on the grounds during the sports. The following officials were appointed the many and various duties at the sports: Piping: Judge, Mr D. McLean; stewards, Messrs L. McLean and J. Ross; dancing: Mr J. McLean; stewards, Messrs A. McDonald and J. M. McDonald; field events: Messrs R. K. Simpson, D. Crawford and D. Moir. “SIOUX BLOOD” In “Sioux Blood,” a remarkable story of the fate that befalls two brothers as the result of an Indian massacre in their childhood, the Hunterville Theatre will have a stirring outdoor romance to-night, enhanced in its interest for local picture patrons by reason of the .fact that Marion Douglas (formerly Ena Gregory, of Manly,* N. appears in the leading feminine role. “Sioux Blood” is packed with interest, adventure, drama and love, and the supporting cast is uncommonly good “Sioux Blood” is a stirring story of the pioneer days, based on historical incident, and the adventure and drama, the romance and hotlipped love of the open plains—though Red men lurk in every thicket —makes a welcome change from the usual screen fare. Patrons are advised not to miss this special screening. The supporting subjects ar e of a very high standard.

TAIHAPE

CALEDONIAN SPORTS Arrangements in connection with the Caledonian sports to be held in the Oval Domain on January 23, were advanced a further stage at a committee meeting of the Taihape and District Caledonian Society on Thursday evening. Chief W. McCombie presided and also present were Messrs F. Read, C. C. McDonald, J. Quirk, S. F. Reid, A. W. Bicknell, G McCombie, H. McClure, J. Greenlees and the secretary (Mr F. M. Marlow). The chairman reported that the sta. tionmaster had informed him that special train arrangements would be made for the day of the sports as requested by the Society.

A letter was received from the Taihape Borough Council granting the Society permission to make a charge for admission to the Oval (Domain on The day of the sports, and also at night when a fireworks display and open-air concert will be held. The grandstand will be free on the night of the sports. The Manawatu Whippet Racing Club wrote accepting the Society’s terms the holding of three whippet races at the sports. Arangements in connection with the staging of a fireworks display on the night of the sports by the Wainoni Park Fire Works Company, were confirmed.

The matter of drawing up the programme for the open air concert was left in the hands of Mr J. Quirk and the secretary. The following officials were appointed for the sports: Ground steward: Mr W. R. Anderson, ticket box steward, Mr L. Daws, gate steward, Mr H. McClure, dancing stewards, Mr J. Greenlees and Mr J. Smart, piping steward, Mr Joe Dickson and Mr A. McDonald, stewards for horse events Messrs G. E. Anderson, A. W. Bicknell and J. Stead, cycling stewards, Messrs F. Read and H. Dashwood, starter of cycling events, Mr C. Cherry, call steward, Mr R e Ormond; handicapper for cycling events, Mr G. J. Flight, judges of cycling events, Messrs F. Bead and H. Dafehwood, stewards for field events, Messrs D. Scott, McDonald, Baird, Caithness and Perrett, sheep guessing, Messrs J. Casey and C. Bailey, stepping the distance, Messrs J. Mortland and A. Ormond, stewards for children’s events, Messrs C. L. Dymock and G. E. Anderson, judge for wrestling events, Mr M. Wilson. The chairman said that a good deal of interest was being manifested in the sports and there was every indication that the gathering would be most successful. The programme was a most attractive one and included whippet racing, whilst on the night of the sports there would be an open-aid concert and a fireworks display. A donation of £5 was received from Mr A. McDonald of Birches Road, Taihape. The donor was accorded a hearty vote of thanks.

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