OHAKLXE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 278, 24 November 1936, Page 3

OHAKLXE

CORONATION BALL. The Queen Carnival being conducted in the Waimarino on behalf of thr Ohakune Catholic Church will be brought to a close next Friday evening, when a coronation ball will oe held in the Majestic Theatre at Ohaki re Junction. Supporters of the various queens have worked hard for their respective candidates, and a very satisfactory financial balance will result. Jt is perhaps a little unfortunate that ihe ball is being held on the sa . e evti mg as the social funcuo.i being teir ; * »ed to the Hon. F. Langstone i nd Mrs. Langstone at Raetihi, oiii the popt Jaray of Calholi.- dance? he, J .n tne past, is an indication that a record crowd will attend. The crowning of the successful queen will be carried out on a lavish scale, and the usual pagentry associated with the ceremony will be of a most picturesque nature. INSTITUTE MEETS. a delightful humorous sketch by visitors from the Karioi branch of the Women's Institute, was the principal attraction at the monthly meeting of the Ohakune branch. The playette was thoroughly enjoyed by those present, and a hearty vote of thanks was passed to those who contributed the sketch, the president expressing the local institute's wishes for a very sue- [ cessful time at the forthcoming drama I festival. A report on the half-yearly council 1 meeting held at Taihape was given for the benefit of those members who were unable to attend. Mrs. Hancox gave an interesting demonstration in crayon painting. Several very good home-made toys had been received and the desire was expressed that further donations to the Christmas fund would be appreciated. Competitions for December would be crayon painting and also the best Christmas cake. The meeting closed with the singing of the National Anthem. COUNCIL WORKS. The borough foreman's report for the past month which was placed before the council at its monthly meeting was as follows: During the month No. 5 men have been engaged on works as follows — About 10 chain of curbing has been done in Thames Street. Total cost, £43 4s 6d; cement, £lB 12s 6d; metal, £5; relief wages, £l3 12s; borough wages, £6. , Three chain channelling has been done in Rimu Street. Total cost, £7 9s 6d; cement. £2 5s 6d; metal. £1; relief wages, £3 4s; borough. £l. One hundred and foui teen yards of scoria from a pit at junction has been spread on Taweroa Road. Total cost, £25; relief wages. £lB 10s; truck and driver. £7. Sixty-six yards of boulders have been carted to the crusher at a total cost of £l3 7s. and 76 yards of meta! carted for railway roads a! total cost. £l2 10s. One set of concrete pipes have been made, the total cost being £3; also carting, tilling and metal to Mr. Curran's yard (36 yards), £ll 6s 6d. Fifty-four yards metal have been spread on Shannon Street, the cost being £l6 Is and trimming and patching on Tainui Street. £22 Ils; patching on Ruapehu Road. £l7 14s. clearing of drain from Sargeant's garage to Miro Street, £1 7s. clearing and levelling at cemetery. £l5 8s and clearing at scenicreserve, £2B 14s. The usual maintenance has been carried out. INSPECTOR'S REPORT. A very interesting report was submitted to the Ohakune Borough Council at its monthly meeting by Mr. R. F. Hynes, the borough inspector, as follows: In my report last month I suggested that an area adjacent to the town he provided for the tethering of horses. Since then I have again had evidence of the necessity for same .so would again suggest that the matter be considered. In connection with the permission granted by the council for certain footpaths to he used by cycles, and subsequently found to be illegal. I would point out that riding a cycle on a footpath or footway is now an offence under an amendment to the Motor Vehicles Act so would suggest that the permission granted be cancelled and publicity be given to the fact. I would be pleased io know what the position is regarding swine licences as the by-law states 5s as the fee, but 2s 6d has been accepted in the past. During the month ihe smell from the drain at rear of H. Curran's and Dinwoodie’s property has become decidedly offensive. On November 4. I accompanied the health inspector on an inspection of the area and he is to submit proposals to the council to remove the danger that must be present with the coming warmer weather. On two occasions during the month I have conferred with representatives of district engineer of railways in connection with the proposed sewerage installation at Railway Row, Ohakune Junction. Mr. Roy, health inspector, was present on the first occasion and gave valuable expert advice and assistance. The only part, of the proposal which may not be acceptable to the council is the railways suggestion to run the outlet from one septic tank direct into the Mangawhero stream at a point above the railway bridge nearly opposite the entrance gates to the recreation ground. I pointed out to the engineer that I did not think the council would approve of the possible pollution of ihe stream at any point above the power-house intake on account of several premises drawing water from the flume but suggested that the proposal, in full, be submitted to the council for consideration.