HUNTERVILLE NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, 19 January 1948, Page 2

HUNTERVILLE NEWS

TOWN BOARD VACANCY THREE NOMINATIONS (0.C.) Hunterville, Jan. 18 Nominations to fill the extraordinary vacancy on the Town Board closed with three candidates being nominated. , They are: Messrs. R. A. Gordon, R. Watts, and E. Ratcliffe. The vacancy was caused by the resignation of Mr. Gordon who, after an altercation at a board meeting, said that he preferred to face the electors of the district. Mr. Gordon has given 27 years of service as a member of the board and has held the position of chairman for more than 16 years. His decision to resign was at the time received by many with regret and in spme sections with mixed feelings. His decision to stand again has been brought about by many who feel that nis services, it he is elected, will be a help and an asset to the newlyformed board and the town m general itself, Mr. Watts, a younger man, has spent most of his life in Hunterville. Though perhaps not widely experienced in local body matters he has, as a ratepayer of the town, the interests and welfare of the citizens at heart. Mr. Watts has served on committees of other local organisations, and has always proved him- ■ self an enthusiastic helper and worker. 1 Mr. Ratcliffe, a returned soldier of World War 11., stood at the last eleci tion, which was lield to elect three members of the board. His initiative in again contesting the coming election shows his public mindedness. The election, which takes place on January 28, will doubtless arouse interest. It is hoped the citizens of the town will emphasise that interest in a good poll. PERSONAL The Rev. and Mrs. Wiltshire are renewing old acquaintances in Hunterville. They are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Perry. Miss Marian Simpson, who has been a patient in the Wanganui Hospital, is progressing satisfactorily and expects to return home shortly. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas, accompanied by Miss Gwen Fairbrother, are leaving to spend a holiday at Foxton Beach. ANNIVERSARY DAY Next Thursday will be a public holiday in Hunterville and all premises will be closed. There will be a delivery of mail as well as newspapers in the local town district. SHARP EARTHQUAKE A sharp earthquake was felt in Hunterville on Thursday afternoon. Though it was not a major one, it caused books, etc., to be knocked off shelves and some broken windows nave been reported. SOCIAL AFTERNOON The Hunterville Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild will hold a social afternoon in the Scots’ Hall on ewe fair day next month. A large list of attractive competitions, comprising hand work, cut flowers, cooking ,etc., haS* been drawn up and should attract many competitors. There will also be produce and other stalls. Afternoon tea will also be served. OLD BUILDING ON NEW SITE St. Andrew's Presbyterian Sunday School, after quite a number of anxious moments, has reached its fourth and perhaps final site, The Sunday School, wnich was once the church, was firstly situated on a hill overlooking the township of early Hunterville. It was later moved to a site on the se'.lion where it now stands. Some years later it was again

shifted to make room for the present church. Plans at. the moment are in progress for the erection of a new manse. This necessitated a further move. The old church, thouugh now serving as a Sunday School, can perhap:; now sing "The Church's Fourth Foundation.”