LOCAL & GENERAL.

Wairarapa Daily Times, 19 July 1935, Page 4

LOCAL & GENERAL.

The Makarewa Golf Club will bold a dance in the Iliuraua Ilall to-night. The music will be supplied by Marenzi’s orchestra.

At yesterday’s meeting of the Electric Power Board it was decided that the Hospital Board bo granted a special concession in assessing the charge for power used during the July-Septem-ber quarter. To-morrow the senior runners of the Kiatero Harrier Club will have a run over a 6 ; } mile course. The trail used will bo the same as for the following Saturday for the second Bradbury Cup race. For the junior runners an open handicap race will be held over 3 1-8 miles, with trophies for first and second.

In Knox Church on Sunday evening there will be held the first of a series of services in which important subjects relating to the impact of the church on the social life of the people will be discussed. Mr C. M. Bowden will introduce the series with a talk on the general subject “Is there a call for the Church to extend its sphere of influence?” with special reference to “Why men lack interest in the church.” A cordial invitation is extended to all men to attend this service. A discussion is invited. At the close of the service a light supper will be provided.

Deciding that a mortgagee was not liable for the penal addition unless he failed to pay the original amount of the rate within 6 months and fourteen days after the demand had been made upon him Mr J. H. Luxford, S.M., yesterday gave judgment against the Eastbourne Borough Council, which sued the Rangitikei Permanent Land. Building and Investment Society for arrears of penalties. The occupier had defaulted in the payment of rates over 3 years and the defendant society, on demand, had paid the rates but had declined to pay the penalties, as it was held that it had complied within the statutory period of the demand being made to it.

There was an excellent congregation at the Wesley Church last night when the Rev. G. I. Laurenson continued his services. The community singing was led by Mr S. H. Ralph and Miss' A. M. •Tones. L.A.8.. was at the organ. The Rev. W. McDonald assisted in the service, and a very fine and helpful address was given by Mr Laurenson, who is rapidly recovering from his indisposition/on “The Christian and his Environment.” A thanksoffering was taken up during the evening. The services have been most helpful to the membership of the church,, and especially so to the young people. There will be a, service this evening at 7.30 and possibly on Saturday. Three services null be held on Sunday when the missioner will bring to an end bis work in the circuit.

Playing in the Y.AI.C.A. Cup billiards and snooker competition last night Y.AI.C.A. B drew with Daniell’s. The results of the various _ games were, Y.AI.C.A. players mentioned first in every case: —Billiards: F. ATulvey lost to A. Williams, R. Clarke lost to C. McCormack, A. AlcWhinnie beat C. McGurk, S. Onion beat S. Allan, G. Coleman beat R. Pawson. Snooker: J. Alulvey beat A. Williams, R. Clarke lost to C. AlcCormack, A. AlcWhinnie lost to C. AlcGurk, S. Onion beat S. Allan, C. Coleman lost to A. Sturgeon. The following is the draw for the next round: —23rd July, Post Office a*. Y.ALC.A. A; 25th July, Catholic Club v. OddfolloAA’s; 30tli July, Daniell’s v. Post Office; Ist August. Carriers v. W.F.C.A.; 6th August, Y.AI.C.A. A v. Y.ALC.A. B.

Members of the Masterton Junior Band entertained their parents and friends at a social gathering held in the Savage Club’s Booms. Mr W. White presided. The Mayor, Mr T. Jordan, gave a short address to the boys. Apologies for absence were received from Messrs B. J. Young and B. Bussell. A motion of condolence was passed with Mr Young who had suffered the death of a near relative. Mr White thanked those present for coming along and helping to make the evening the success it was. Ho also presented an attendance cup to L. C. Sayer, who suitably replied. The supper arrangements were in the capable hands of Mrs Hutchinson, assisted by Mesdames H. Guthrie, W. Churchill, Elliot, Y. J ones, Winzenberg, Mr Y. Jones and junior bandsmen. Mr and Mrs Tozer kindly supplied the coffee. The evening’s programme included a number of selections by the band, and also the following items: Mouth organ solo, B. Elliot; spoon and piano duet, Messrs L. Say or and B. Middleton; recitations, Messrs T. McNamara, E. Mills; piano solos, Messrs B. Penistone and B. Middleton; flugel horn solo, Mr G. Sullivan; tap dance, Mr L. Tozer; horn solo, Mr B. Elliot; cornet solo, Mr T. Saver.

The annual report of the Masterton Bowling Club states: —'‘Whilst the financial position of the club is very sound, there is always a shortage of cash from the period after the annual meeting until the season re-opens, and for some years past it has been the practice of members of your committee and several other members to pay then subscriptions after the annual meeting to tide over the period.. There is . a better way in which members can assist to obviate this need —that is by securing new members for the club. In conclusion, your committee desires to convey their thanks and appreciation to all members of the club who have assisted us either bv way of donations or services during the past season. With the idea of keeping members in closer touch during the off season, your committee arranged a social in the Ravage Club Booms which was an outstanding success. In this connection our grateful thanks are due to Mr and Mrs H. M. Morton, who organised the social. It is proposed to hold one or two or these gatherings during the year. 1 personally desire to convey by thanks and appreciation to the officers, of the club for their support and particularly our lion, treasurer, Mr Y. Gooding, and the lion, secretary, Mr E. Graham.

Eor Coughs and Colds, never fails, Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure,

To-morrow a novelty run will be held by the Masterton Harrier Club at the usual time and place with points counting for the Cameron Cup as usual. Theso runs proved very popular last season.

Mr S. Dalgleish suggested at yesterday’s meeting of the Wairarapa Electric Power Board, that the concession granted to country churches be extended to country schools. The matter was held over pending application for concessions from one or more country school committees. A Brisbane cable states that it is reported that the Japanese captain of the Oonah intends to salvage everything of value in the stranded Maheno, which has a list of 124 degrees' seaward, and shore anchors have been dropped in order to keep the vessel upright. The Oonah is anchored off Sandy Cape. The secretary-manager of the Wairarapa Electric Power Board mentioned at yesterday’s meeting that arrangements had been made to bring out to New Zealand three propaganda films produced by the Electrical Development Association of Great Britain. Proposals wore under consideration to show those films in the different power board districts.

At yesterday’s meeting of the Wairarapa Electric Power Board a report dealing with the whole matter of bulk supply charges prepared by a special committee appointed by the Power Boards’ and Supply Authorities’ Association was explained to the board members by the secretary-manager. The report was approved by the board.

Advice that the annual conference of the Power Boards’ Association would bo held on 12th and 13th September was received at yesterday’s meeting of the Wairarapa Electric Power Board, and the chairman and secretary-manager were delegated to attend same. Permission avos also granted the secretary-manager and the engineer to attend the Power Board Secretaries’ and Engineers’ Conferences respectively. On the motion of Mr W. A. Tate, seconded by Mr C. R. Holmes, it was decided, at yesterday’s mooting of the Wairarapa Electric Power Board, that guarantee rebates shall not apply to ■Tiiarantcc agreements completed' after the year ended 31st March, 1933. This applies to consumers who entered into guarantees during the slump period, it being considered that there is no reason whv these guarantees should bo reduced' as they were entered at reasonable figures.

Tlio following are the fixtures and referees for to-morrow’s basketball matches: —2 -p.m.: lona II v. Stars 111, Miss M. Kjar; Wairarapa High School Old Girls I v. Wairarapa High School Old Girls IT, Miss Ravne. 3 p.m.: Stars IT v. Stars I, Miss N. Fleming: Hospital v. St. Andrew’s, Miss Shelton. 4 p.m.: Representative team practice. The following players are requested to be present:—N. Colien, O. Long, P. Kilmister, S. Frater, A. Burgess, R. Percy, At. Kjar. J. Ratner, A. Burgess, R. Percy, M. Kjar, J. Ratner, E. Stubbings, R, Eastwood, AI. .Tones, R. Brown, G. Musgrove, L. Shaw, I. Taylor, At. Edwards, N. Cross, N. Dixon. In addition to challenge games for the Bell Shield, Alutrie Cup, Kelly Cup and Wall Cup, friendly games were arranged at home and away with other clubs in the Centre and were- thoroughly enjoyed by members, states the annual report of the Atasterton Bowling Club. At the close of the season the inter-club trophies wore held as follow: Bell Shield, Park: Alutrie Cup. Atasterton; Kelly Cup, Master-ton; Wall Cup, Masterton. Your club paid a return visit to Eastbourne during the year and we desire to convey our thanks for the splendid hospitality extended to our members on that occasion by the Eastbourne Bowling Club. It was a delightful trip. The Haitaitai Club paid an official visit to us during the year and wo endeavoured to repay in some measure the hospitality usually extended, to members of your club when they visit Hataitai.

Speaking yesterday at the conference of the New Zealand Parmer s’. Union on the new meat agreement with Britain, Rir William Perry, deputy chairman of the New Zealand Meat Producers’ Board, said that the important fact stood out that the agreement. was a continuance of the Ottawa spirit. Although only a short-term agreement had been entered into meantime, he said he thought New Zealand need have no fear as to the future if that spirit could be carried on. There seemed some doubt at one time as to what would happen. Personally, he had never been afraid of the issue. He thought one great thing was that the agreement was a continuance of the Ottawa spirit. It looked at one time as though that to not going to continue, but now it was plain from the figures received that that spirit was still ruling the position, and that New Zealand would never have had the results it had got but for that spirit being kc.nt alive. It was not so much the question of the results to-day that was so important but rather what was to corned in the future. Ho thought that if the same spirit could be carried on Now Zealand need have no fear as to the future. So far as mutton and lamb shipments were concerned. as far as the Meat Board could estimate the quantities that had been allowed up to the end of December would meet the Dominion’s requirements.

The secretary (Mr T. E. Saver) reporting on the vear’s work, stated at a meeting of the Masterton Junior Band that the new year started with 24 players, one joining and five resigning. During the rear the band naraded in public on the following occasions: Park 3rd June; Masterton Hospital. .22nd July and 16tli September; Girl Guides’ Garden Party, 3rd November: _ Well Worth Bazaar, 15tli and 17th November: Bov Scouts’ Garden Party, Ist December. Mr Hutchinson received a donation of 10s and a letter from Lieutenant Allan. Weraite Company of Girl Guides, thanking the band for its services at their garden party. The attendance cup was won by L. C. baver with E. Prescott and T. E. Sayer second. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £2/13/7. During tlie vear the band had as drill instructor Mr Nut all, who was thanked for his valuable services. On behalf of the band, thanks were expressed to . tlie following:—Mr J. Nicol. for presiding at the last annual meeting; the conductor, Mr G. W. Hutchinson and the bandmaster, Mr B, G. Sayer, for their excellent tuition during the year; lit B Pickards,, for drawing up the balance sheet and assisting tlie secretary: the Press and all senior players and others who helped the junior band on all occasions.

In its annual report, the committee of the Masterton Bowling Club expresses regret at the death of one of the life members of the club, the late Air A. C. Major.

This morning tit 9.30 Flying-Officer Buekeridgo left the Hood Aerodrome, flying solo in ZK-ABL, for Hinakura, A\ T here he picked up Mr G. Elkington and took him to Palmerston North. Flying-Officer Buckeridge returned to Ma-sterton at 11.20, flying solo.

A programme of Avorks estimated to cost £782,000, spread over three years, was submitted to the Auckland City Council by a committee set up to consider unemployment in the city. The list of suitable works Avas submittedby the city engineer. Details are being referred to the v-arious committees.

Noavs of the promotion of FlyingOfficer Lennox Lamb to the rank of Flight-Lieutenant Avas received yesterdnv bv bis parents, Air and Airs W. G. Lamb,' of Alasterton. Flight-Lieutenant Lamb is uoav stationed at Henlow Aerodrome, Bedfordshire, England. He joined the Royal Air Force upAvards of five years ago and in that period has seen extended service, part of it in Irak.

Permission has been granted by the general committee of the City Council to the Dunedin branch of the Communist Party to hold an anti-war procession and demonstration on Sunday, 4th August. The procession is to assemble at Cargill’s monument at 2.30 p.m. and march direct to the Aluseum • Ground. The same body lias also been granted permission for its members to deliver public addresses in public streets already approved for tlie purpose by the council.

It was explained at the annual meeting of the ’ Pahiatua AEunicipal Silver Band that the prospects for the band noAA' appeared brighter than for some considerable time. Difficulties AAhich had forced the band into recess for a period had uoav been surmounted. There Avas uoav 15 instrumentalists definitely Avilling to give their services, and three others lind promised that they would join the ranks. Several boys Avould also lie available. The balance-sheet disclosed that the band was in credit to the extent of £47.

Sir William Hunt, Chairman of the Mortgage Corporation, stated at Wellington yesterday: “There may perhaps be a certain amount of disappointment at tlie board’s inability to announce its lending rate at the present time, but there is another and ntost important aspect of the corporation’s activities that must also be concluded before the board can fix its lending rate. This is the fact that the lending rate of the corporation depends largely upon the rate of interest at AA'hich the corporation can borroAV. Tlie board is considering the question of a debenture issue and upon the terms of this depend the lending rate.” The monthly meeting of the Carterton branch of the Alothers’ League Avas held yesterday afternoon, Airs R. 11. Every presiding over a large attendance'. Airs AI. Woods contributed much appreciated solos. Airs Robinson read the thoughts for the month. The president announced that in future there AA’ould be a question box for members ’ difficulties in knitting, cooking, etc., ans Avers being found Avlien possible. It is hoped that members Avill find this to be of mutual benefit to one another. Airs AT. B. Thompson, ALA., cawe a A-en r inspiring address on the Litanv of Toe 11. Airs White moved a A-ote of thanks to the speaker Avhicli avhs carried. Tlie hostesses for the afternoon Avere Alesdames Knox Smith, Thompson, Alellisli, Hansen, BarloAV and Smith.