FIRE AT MERCURY BAY

Waipukurau Press, Volume XXIV, Issue 127, 31 October 1930, Page 5

FIRE AT MERCURY BAY

Two Houses Destroyed

BUCKET BRIGADE’S GOOD WORK

ONE MAN SUSTAINS INJURIES

(Per Press Association) THAMES, This Day.

An outbreak of fire at Mercury Bay at ten o’clock last night destroyed two houses. The fire started in Mr. G. Queenan’s which was the middle house of the three.

The flames spread to others, but a bucket brigade saved Mr. J. Coldow’s house. That occupied by Mr. A. Barnes became a total loss.

Mr. Queenan was uninsured. The insurances of Mr. Barnes are not available.

Mr. Albert Bow.man, one of the helpers, fell from a temporary staging, sustaining an injured thigh, necessitating medical attention.

Following on a couple of days of beautiful summer weather there was a thango in conditions locally again today. A strong south-westerly wind prevailed and there were several light showers of rain. The barometer has a falling tendency and immediate prospects for a fine week-end are not particularly bright. With the hope of increasing the funds which are urgently required by the Wilder School, a grand dance is to bo held at the Porangahau Public Hall to-night. Mr Teddy Kuril’s orchestra has been specially engaged to supply the dance music, and the committee has spared no efforts to ensure that the dance floor and supper leave nothing to be desired. A reminder is given of the entertainment by the District High School pupils at the Municipal Theatre at Waipukurau to-night. The programme will be under the direction of Mr A. Stanley Warwick, who will be assisted by the school choir. Messrs Hobbs (basso), E. G. Stevenson (tenor), and the pupils of Miss Constance MacDonald. The proceeds are to be devoted to the school gramo--phone fund, and with prices of ad'mission fixed at a nominal sum, it is hoped that a capacity house will greet the performers.

The Unity Boot' and Shoe Repair (next door to “Press” Office) advertise that the best-of English leather is used in all repair work, the workmanship is guaranteed, and the prices arc the lowest in Waipukurau.

In to-day’s issue- the Railway Department advertises particulars of the alterations to the train services and the issue of holiday excursion tickets in connection with the Manawatu and and West Coats A. and P. Show to he held at Palmerston North on sth, 6th and 7th November. On 6th and 7th November suitable alterations to certain trains to enable large numbers to attend the Show should assist in enabling passengers to have a comprehensive view of the Show.

The attention of readers is drawn to

an announcement appearing in the advertising columns by Mr and Mrs G. A. Ellison, proprietors of the Tavistock Nursery, Farm Road, Waipukurau. Floral work is undertaken especially, including wreaths, bouquets, posies, etc., which are artistically executed at the shortest notice. Mr and Mrs Ellison arc members of the New Zealand Professional Florists’ Exchange. Obtainable from the nursery are bedding plants, shrubs, hedge and shelter trees, and catalogues will be posted on application.

A complimentary social, that was a complete success, was tendered Mr A.

E. Jull, M.P., at Waipawa on Wednesday night last. The concert chamber was packed to overflowing for the first part of the programme which consisted of a short concert, the items being interspersed with brief addresses of congratulation, the speakers being Mr G. Hunt (Mayor), Mr E. G. Dowrick (chairman of the United Party’s election committee), and Mr F. A’deane (secretary Mr Tucker’s committee). Mr A. E. .Tull was given an ovation when he rose to reply to the congratulatory remarks. Songs were rendered by Messrs J. Boyce, J. Cook and J. Barker; duets by Mrs Edwards and Miss Maroney; instrumental trios by Miss Rust and Messrs W. and R. Rust; recitations by Miss M. Wills and musical monologues by Mr F. V. Ward. Some pleasing selections were given by an orchestra. A most delicious supper was served on the stage and dancing took place in the Theatre to a fairly late hour.

Women are said to be more adaptable in acquiring a better accent and : Style of speech than men.