RAETIHI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 140, 16 June 1932, Page 3

RAETIHI

WAIMARINO COUNTY. The monthly meeting of the Waimaririo County Council was attended bv the chairman, Cr. C. H. Bull, Crs. H. A. Wright, C. L. Duigan, F. J. Bettjeman, G. Goldfinch, A. B. Harris, D. J. Berry, the county engineer. Mr. 11. Hogg, and the county clerk. Mr. A. Mabbott. The chairman was appointed to represent the council at a conference of deelgatcs from different counties to discuss subjects of common interest. It was suggested that the -conference should be held at Marton. Taxi-drivers’ licenses were granted to three residents of Karioi. Renewal of slaughtering house licenses were, granted to Messrs. Allan and Co.. Remus Bros., Mead Bros., and T. Mather. Cr. Duigan considered that treeplanting was most desirable and should be encouraged. On his motion it. was decided to approve of the letter of the Wanganui and District Development League, suggesting tree-planting as a, means of eradicating noxious weeds. The Minister of Agriculture notified that labour for destroying noxious weeds could be obtained free of cost from the Unemployment Board. The Raetihi branch of the Farmers’ Union was granted the use of the council chambers on the usual condition. Mr. W. C. Warner wrote, asking the rounvil to use the unemployed to make in access road to his property. Tie had written to the Minister of Public Works, asking for the work to be done, and had been referred to the council. The chairman pointed out that the work was hardly large enough for a '’amp to be established and the cost of transport of men from Raetihi, 15 miles per lorry, caused considerable loss of time. It was agreed to hold the matter over to the next meeting. The district engineer notified a reduction in wages and scale of allowances. The Unemployment Board forwarded a circular dealing with work done by the over-the-fence clause of the No. 5 scheme. Messrs. Hadley Bros, were informed that the council had no objection to the stock reserve being used as a stock paddock but no one settler could be allowed to use it for grazing continually. The Unemplyment Board forwarded particulars of insurance for No. 5 scheme workers. The Public Works Department forwarded copy of proclamation regarding the Oruakukuru-Karioi road devia - tion.

Accounts amounting to £243 15s were passed for payment. SMART WATCHMAN When the Raetihi night-watchman vas on duty on Thursday night he noticed a bag in a right-of-way. He made an inspection and found it contained a quantity of eggs. He had not notreed the bag early in the evening and made up his mind to watch and see who claimed the property. About two o’clock on Friday morning he was rewarded by seeing a Maori slipp’ng Vong and picking up the bag. The man was taken along to the police station whore Constable Chesnutt formnlly arrested him. further investigation by the constable and night-watchman. George Rose, revealed another bag up a second right-of-way, containing eggs. At a sitting of the Magistrate’s Court on Friday forenoon, Constable Chesnutt informed the presiding justices, Messrs. T. S. Fagg and C. H. Ball, that the Maori found by the night-watchman was Tony Tewaimate, a married man. He had been at a dance, and when coming home had gone into a shed belonging to J. Hay, of Hay and Maxwell, Ltd. He took a boxful of eggs totalling 39 dozen. He found a bag and divided them into two lots. He carried one lot to a right-of-way near the County Council offices, and left it there, and returned for the remainder, when he was caught.

The Maori had nothing to say but to plead guilty. The Bench pointed out to Tony that he had no v°d to steal. He was in a steady job. Fortunately he had no previous convictions, and Constable Chesnutt knew nothing serious against him. In this case the Bench would make it a warning to any who might be tempted to petty thieving. They would convict and inflict a fine of £5 or 14 days’ imprisonment. Any future cases would be dealt with much more severely. The Bench complimented the nightwatchman, Mr. G. Rose. It was very difficult to detect petty thieving, but in this instance Mr. Rose had been successful in protecting property. GENERAL. Mr. T. J. Quayle, postmaster, is at present on his annual leave and Mr. S. Dickens is acting as postmaster. Mr and Mrs Quayle left on Monday for Masterton. The Raetihi Borough Council agreed to co-operate with the Fire Brigade in extending a welcome to the advisory inspector of fire brigades, Mr. T. J. Watt, on his approaching visit to Raetihi. A number of requests for assistance by the granting of the services of men under the No. 5 over-the-fence scheme were agreed to by the Waimarino County Council on Saturday. It was decided that a limit of £5O should be placed on each application. Cr. G. Goldfinch, who is also Mayor of Ohakune, stated the borough had found the limit to work very well. The Waimarino County Council decided to impose the usual 10 per cent, penalty on rates unpaid on July 1. The Mayor of Raetihi, Mr. Walter Harris, waited upon the Waimarino County Council on Saturday asking their co-operation in a request to the Hospital Board that the scheduel of relief be increased. County councillors did not appear to favour anything that tended to increase the rates to be paid by the farmers. The Government insisted, that the rent paid to the Waimarino County Council for the stock inspector’s office should be reduced 20 per cent, and that will be done when the amount is next paid. '‘The question of reducing overhead expenses must be faced,’’ declared the rhairmau of tire Waimarino County

Council, Mr.»C. H. Ball, and members agreed to attend a special meeting to discuss the matter and other cognate questions. "Are there no reserves we can plant with suitable trees'?” asked Cr. C. L. Duigan at the Waimarino Count}' Council on Saturday. The county engineer said he would prepare a report on the subject. GOLF. The following are the best cards returned in the men’s four-ball bogey competition held by the Waimarino Golf Club during the week-end: Sweeney and T. Watt, 3 up; Wilson and A. G. Urwin, 1 up; Hanger and Blyth, all square; A. E. Urwin and W. J. Felt ham, 3 down; McKay and Blennerhassett, 1 down; Ashwell and Smith, 3 down; Newell and Marshall, 4 down. L.G.U. In the fifth L.G.U. competition Mrs. Marshall scored 101—22—79. Mrs. Jordan was the winner of the Ladies’ B Division second medal com petition with a score of 60 —25 —35. Her handicap is reduced to 44 —33. Canavan's handicap is reduced to 23—17. Second Bogey. The second begey competition will be played next week-end. The following is the draw: A. E. Urwin and i Jones; Sweeney and A. Urwin; Ritchie and Wild; Newell and Jordan; McKay and R. J. Feltham; Marshall and Wilson; Johns and Blennerhassett; Hanger and M. R. Smith; W. J. Feltham and T. Watt; Davies and Canavan; Brotherton and Baird; Blyth and Ashwell. Miss J. Urwin and Miss Cooper; Mrs. Ritchie and Miss Harty; Mrs. Towler and Miss Power; Miss G. Urwin and Mrs. Ciochetto; Mrs. Marshall and Miss Donaldson; Mrs. Windle and Mrs. Hanger: Mrs. Drury and Mrs. Jordan; Miss Cracroft Wilson and Mrs. Feltham; Mrs Bryers and Mrs Bretherton; Miss Legge and Mrs. Aitken; Miss Bryers and Mrs. Donnelly; Mrs. Cracroft Wilson and Mrs. Urwin; Mrs. Jennings and Mrs. Donnelly; Miss Piggott and Mrs. Bowie.

Ladies’ Foursome. Miss Bryers ar6 Mrs. Bretherton were the winners of the Ladies’ Canadian Foursomes with a score of 9 down. FOOTBALL. Raetihi was defeated by Rovers on Saturday by 6 to 3. Raetihi was the first, to score, Sullivan kicking a goal from a penalty given to Raetihi for offside play. Ross scored for Rovers, but McLeod could not convert. Laetr on McLeod tried a pot at goal but failed. A penalty was given Rovers and Bradshaw took the kick, but without any result. From some tight play on Raetihi’s line Bradshaw scored but again McLeod failed, making the score: Rovers 6; Raetihi 3. No further score was gained by either side in the second spell. Mr. Millard gave very satisfaction with the whistle. ODDFELLOWS’ LODGE. The various officers were installed into office by Lecture Master Bro. L. Fagg at the last meeting of the Loyal Raetihi Lodge, Bro. B. R. Wild being now N.G., and Sister Heine, V.G. An invitation to a social evening was given to members by the retiring N.G. Bro. H. C. Littlewood. A welcome was extended Bro. R. Soole, a member of the lodge living near Dargaville, but who is on holiday. A letter of recommendation and appreciation of services was ordered to be sent to P.G. Bro. G. H. Parkes, now at Coromandel. A cheering report was received concerning a sister at present in Wanganui. BOROUGH COUNCIL. At the monthly meeting of the Borough Council the Mayor, Mr. Walter Harris, presided, and there were also present Crs. W. H. Sandford, T. S. Fagg, J. H. Stanley, A. E. Willoughby, C. A. McDonald, T. Shout, L. J. Vile, and J. R Ciochetto. It was decided that no action should be taken with regard to the postponement of payment of sinking funds .

The council agreed to pay the premium on the accident insurance of the night-watchman at the request., of the Chamber of Commerce. The request of Mr. T. Duggan for the services of four men under the over-the-fence clause of the No. 5 scheme was approved. He wanted to get done some stumping, draining and fencing on a Crowi lands section. The council agreed to continue its payment of the share of the expenses of the local Unemployment Committee administration expenses. The Main Highways Council asked for the estimates on main highways. The Bank of New Zealand agreed to an overdraft limit of £5OOO. A consumer wrote expressing appreciation of the reduction in the electricity charges. Inspector Swain, of the Health Department, reported for the month. There were no infectious cases. He had made 23 visits to different places. He reported regarding a complaint. Accounts amounting tot. £554 9s 7d were passed for payment. Office Improvements. The Electricity Committee reported that it recommended that the residence at the power house be removed and the material used in making alterations and improvements at the borough office. Two plans were inspected and thoroughly discussed and one was finally adopted. Unemployed relief workers will be engaged on the work under No. 5 scheme. Tire alterations will make provision for housing the library and affording more room for the public and improving the general layout of the office. 'I he supervision of the work will be entrusted to the electrical engineer. FOOTBALLERS' BALL The Druids’ Hall was very taste fully decorated for the annual foot bailers' ball, and there was an attend ance of about 150. The members of the Girls ’ Hockey Club provided a

dainty supper. The Carrington Or chestra, from Taihape, supplied excel lent music, extras being given by Miss J. Paulger and Mr. 11. Littlewood The spot waltz was won by Miss D Hutton and Mr. D. Weltham, and the Monte Carlo by Miss D. Petersen ami Mr. Bradshaw. Mr. S. Moor made an efficient M.C. Tho following are some of the dresses: Mrs. VV. McDowell, blue geor gette; Mrs. Dickens, chiffon velvet, Mrs. L. Nation, black georgette; Mrs Guy, chameuse satin; Mrs. Hay, pow dered blue satin; Mrs. J. Petersen, wino georgette; Mrs. L. Brown, pink georgette; Mrs. T. Simpson, black velvet; Mrs. D. Marshall, black satin; Mrs. H. Brewer, black Shtin beaute; Mrs. Donnelly, satin beaute and gold; Mrs. Parrant, figured chiffon; Miss Jean Brown (Shannon), pink geor gette bustle effect; Miss T. Murray white chenille; Miss J. Sigley, whit' 1 georgette; Miss R. Weston, green saiin; Miss Donaldson, pink satin;

Miss Plunkett, blue satin; Miss Pres nell, white satin; Miss Jack, phik georgette; Miss Littlewood, green crepo do chine; Miss D. Neilsen, pinr satin; Miss E. Howard, floral rayon; Miss S. Bolstad, salmon pink satin: Miss E. Bolstad, figured woven silk; Miss D. Hutton, floral taffeta; Miss J Ingrain, emerald-gree* satin; Miss Norina Black, blue georgette; Miss Gladys Urwin, floral georgette; Miss Winks, pink georgette; Miss McGregor, white taffeta; Miss Paulger white satin; Miss Price, pale pink satin; and others.