Hawke’s Bay Herald Excerpt 1931-06-20

THE HAWKE’S BAY HERALD SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1931   3

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RUSSELL STREET,   (Near Women’s Rest).   HASTINGS

Announcement!
C. E. ROGERS & CO.
FURNITURE CRAFTSMEN
WISH TO NOTIFY CUSTOMERS they are building NEW PREMISES on the old site in Tennyson Street and Emerson Street.
Up-to-date machinery will be installed, when the same high-class work will be turned out as before.

Miss SARTORI,
HAS OPENED A SAMPLE RANGE OF EVENING FROCKS.
Price £4/4/- to £6/6/-.

R.V.C. HARRIS – Dentist
CLIVE SQUARE
I BEG TO ANNOUNCE that I have RE-OPENED MY SURGERIES with all the latest and most up-to-date appliances, and may be consulted at the above address.
R.V.C. HARRIS, Dentist,
AMNER’S BUILDINGS.   CLIVE SQUARE.

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Removing your Coal Range?
Good-bye to the old coal range – thank goodness!  Enter the Electric or Gas Cooker.  But what of your
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THE SOCIAL ROUND
Mr and Mrs H. J. Cameron, and Miss Cameron, Palmerston North, are visiting Napier.

The engagement is announced between Miss Betty McRae, daughter of Mrs McRae, of Palmerston North, and Mr Brian Reid, of Wellington, and formerly of Napier.

Miss Burnett (Hastings) has left on a visit to Auckland.

Mrs H. Ford (Hastings) has returned home after a holiday in Takapau.

Mrs Mortimer-Jones (Hastings) has gone to New Plymouth to stay with her father and mother.

Mrs Falkiner of Sydney, is in Hawke’s Bay visiting her daughter, Mrs. J. Lowry.

Mr and Mrs McLaughlin are staying at the Carlton Hotel, Hastings.  Mr McLaughlin is the newly-appointed manager of the Bank of New Zealand.

By the last English mail Mrs W. C. Blair, of Havelock North, who is at present on a visit to St. Leonards-on-Sea, England, which is close to Hastings, writes some details of the flag which was sent to Hastings from the High School there.  This flag is now held by the Silver Hill District School and after the earthquake the flag was draped at half-mast in the school hall.  Mrs Blair’s brother, Mr Thresher, and her niece, Miss Belle Thresher, with whom she is staying are both on this school committee and Mrs Blair has received a very cordial invitation to visit the school and see the flag.  Mr and Miss Thresher have stayed in Hawke’s Bay several times with Mrs Blair and her sister, Mrs Lock.

HASTINGS WOMEN’S CLUB.

The Community Club rooms last Wednesday afternoon presented a very pretty and delightful appearance with their coloured foliage and varied red blooms.  Mrs. T. H. Lowry spoke of the ability and willingness of those member who had travelled at any time to give of their knowledge and interest to those members of the club who had not enjoyed that privilege.  She then introduced Mrs H. Baird, who was to tell some stories of Scotland during her recent travels in that country.  Mrs Baird spoke in a delightfully easy manner, giving the impression that she was not a stranger to her subject – Bonnie Scotland.  One visitor expressed herself in glowing terms, saying that it was all so interesting especially as she had been to most of the places referred to and had spent a year in Scotland.  Evidently Mrs Baird is a historical enthusiast, as was shown by her exactness in detail and dates.  Her hearers were taken down the Clyde river and could almost hear the noise of the drilling and hammering of rivets being put into the plates of the immense liners which are built on the Clyde.  They were also taken to Oban and Inverness and to the best city in the world – Edinburgh.  Mrs Baird was most interesting about this town, telling the most delightful stories of years ago.  The Castle and Holyrood, Gretna Green, all had their turn, as did Ecclefechan, and the home of Thomas Carlisle.  One could visualise the picture of the home where Burns was born and the surroundings of Sir Walter Scott’s home at Abbotsford and the burial place of the heart of Bruce and his friend Douglas; the church of St. Giles with its fine crown and spire of the tower and an equestrian statue of Charles II; the apartments of Mary Queen of Scots in Holyrood Palace and the Public Gardens; Scott’s Monument, and the beautiful gardens fronting Princes street – all these and many more were vividly described by Mrs Baird and were as fully enjoyed by her listeners.  Legends of places and romances of people were quaintly portrayed by the speaker and closed a memory of picture.  During the afternoon a dainty tea was served from the tea rooms.

Amongst those present were:  The president (Mrs Lowry), Mrs H. Baird, Mrs Lovell-Smith, Mrs Bate, Mrs Comrie, Mrs Fendall, Mrs Lloyd, Mrs Smith, Mrs Aitken, Mrs Hallett, Mrs Curlett, Miss V. Curlett, Mrs Monteith, Mrs H. Small, Mrs White, Mrs Hursthouse, Mrs Holderness, Mrs Roach, Mrs Robertson, Mrs Macfarlane, Miss Rixon, Miss Ford, Mrs Christie, Miss Dongleby, Miss Whitty, Miss Christie.

Mrs McDuff Boyd sang several Scottish songs.  Next week a musical programme will be given.

OLD PEOPLE’S HOMES

PROPOSED AMALGAMATION,  WAIRARAPA OBJECTS.

By Telegraph – Press Association   MASTERTON, Friday.

Particulars of a proposal to amalgamate all the old men’s homes in the Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa district and to establish a central home in the Wairarapa to serve both districts came before the Wairarapa Hospital Board to-day.

The proposal, it was stated, was favoured by the Health Department.

In a letter outlining the proposal, the secretary of the Waipawa Hospital Board pointed out that the capital value of Wairarapa was £23,000,000, of Hawke’s Bay £18,000,000, and of Dannevirke and Waipawa £9,000,000 each,  The suggested basis on which the cost of maintaining a new home would be allocated was that the Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa Hospital Boards should pay approximately 33 per cent., each.  As far as the erections of new buildings was concerned, expenditure for that purpose was to be divided among the Hawke’s Bay, Waipawa and Dannevirke Boards on a capital value basis.

The chairman of the Wairarapa board, Mr. W Fisher, stated that he had met representatives of the other three boards at Pahiatua recently and discussed the proposal with them.  He had told them that if there were a building in the Wairarapa suitable for the proposed home he might have agreed to place the matter before the board, but he was against it if it meant putting up a new building.  He did not think, either, that the Government would sanction such capital expenditure.

The board decided not to consider the proposal.

EDUCATION AFFAIRS

THE HAWKE’S BAY BOARD

MATTERS OF ADMINISTRATION

THE MONTHLY BUSINESS

The monthly meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Education Board was held yesterday morning, when there were present Messrs. G. A. Maddison (chairman), O. Lassen, R. C. Wright, W. Fraser, T. A. Coleman, W. Cuthbertson, Revs. F. L. Frost and R. Waugh.

Leave of absence was granted Messrs, C. R. Sainsbury, J. C. Thomson, J. Wauchope, H. S. M. Quigley.

Financial.

The statement of funds showing a credit balance of £4479, 4s 6d was adopted.

Accounts totalling £18,666 2s 9d were passed for payment, the chairman stating that this was the largest amount one month on record.

School Committees’ Requests.

School committee correspondence was dealt with as follows: –
Clive:  The application for a small heater in the teachers’ room was granted.
Flemington:  The erection of a small shelter shed was deferred in the meantime.
Hastings Central:  Repairs amounting to £51 15s were authorised.
Mangatahi:  The conveyance of children to the Maraekakaho School was left in the hands of the chairman and secretary to make the best arrangements possible.
Nelson Park:  The Public Works Department is to be approached asking it to leave on the ground for future use as a wood shed the tin shed which has been used for a mortar dump.  The wood from the old building that is suitable for firing purposes is to be handed over to the committee for use as fuel.
Ormondville:  A grant of 25s is to be made for gravel, while the matter of asphalting the playground is to be considered later.
Otane:  Repairs to four locks and to the electric light were approved as earthquake damage.
Port Ahuriri:  The new outoffices are to be erected when the street sewers are available.
Tarawera:  The erection of a fuel shed was deferred until March 1932.
Parkvale:  The board is to proceed with the restoration of the front fence at an estimated cost of £45. The committee is to be informed that the board regrets that in view of the state of its finances, it cannot approve £10 for re-erection if pergolas.

Staff Changes.

Changes in staff appointments were reported on as follows by the secretary (Mr W. L. Dunn): –

Miss A. C. M. Christy, infant mistress, Hastings Central; Miss M. W. Nicol, assistant, Kaiti; Mr J. M. Grant, sole teacher, Kaiwaka; Miss K. M. King, sole teacher, Matakaoa; Mr. W. H. M. Craig, head teacher, Opoutama; Miss V. M. Castle, assistant, Taradale; Mr H. A. Jensen, head teacher, Waipiro Bay.

Appointment Confirmed. – Mr A. L. Isdale, secondary assistant, Wairoa.

Transfers Made. – Mr V. G. Britton, from sole teacher, Mangatahi, to sole teacher, Ashley Clinton; Mr R. W. Towers, from sole teacher, Tamuma, to sole teacher, Mangahein; Miss V. E. Cook, from assistant, Ngatapa to assistant, Motu; Miss R. A. Benson, from assistant, Puha, to assistant Port Ahuriri; Miss D. L. Hueston (additional assistant 1930) to sole teacher, Kanakanaia.

Relieving Appointments Made. – Miss I. M. Wyatt, assistant, Clive Square; Miss O. Menzies, assistant, Clive Square; Miss N. Steele, assistant, Gisborne Central; Miss D. A. Davy, assistant, Hastings Central; Miss E. M. Ridgway, assistant, Hastings Central; Mr. A. R. Mines, assistant, Kaiti; Miss P. E. Hopkinson, assistant, Kaiti; Mr D. Priest, assistant. Mahora; Miss J. Wharmby, assistant, Meeanee; Mr G. S. Snadden, sole teacher, Miro Miro; Mr W. D. Johns, assistant, Nelson Park; Mr B. A. Wallis, Head Teacher, Opoutama; Mr H. S. Leach, head teacher, Ormond; Miss H. Miller, assistant, Papatawa; Mr M. H. Beuth, assistant, Parkvale; Miss A. E. Eglinton, assistant, Taradale; Mr G. P. Cooke, assistant, Te Awa; Miss L. H. Jackson, sole teacher, Te Tree Point; Miss E. I. G. Beattie, assistant, Tolaga Bay; Mr A. R. Mines, head teacher, Waipiro Bay.

Engagement Terminated. – Mrs M. S. Eaton, assistant, Waipaoa.

Resignations Received. – Mr S. M. Maguiness, head teacher, Ormond; Miss D. M. Ridgway, assistant, Pakowhai; Miss I. P. Sim, sole teacher, Terapatiki.

Other Matters.

A grant of £20 was approved by the department for ground improvements at the Dannevirke North School.

The Minister of Education advised that an additional grant for the installation of new heating had been approved.  In connection with this matter the chairman stated that the board had not been able to secure enough stoves, but it was expected that all the schools would have heating appliances within a fortnight.

The department advised that it regretted that no further grant was available for the purchase of books for school and class libraries this year, the department being unable to assist therefore in the payment for books ordered before any announcement was made that the grant was likely to be discontinued. – Received.

The board decided to adopt the recommendation of the Ongaonga School Committee that in the event of the closing of Springhill or any other neighbouring school through fall in attendance, the pupils of these schools be conveyed to the Ongaonga School.

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GREENMEADOWS SIDE SCHOOL

RE-ESTABLISHMENT DECIDED UPON.

BOARD RECEIVES DEPUTATION.

The Hawke’s Bay Education Board yesterday agreed to the re-establishment of the side school at Greenmeadows to replace the building that was wrecked as the result of the earthquake.

The members of the board met a large deputation of the settlers, including mothers of the children at Greenmeadows, when complete satisfaction was experienced at the views advanced by the chairman of the board, Mr. G. A. Maddison.

“The Taradale School committee decided to make another appeal to the board in the matter of re-erecting the side school which was destroyed under such unfortunate circumstances,” said Mr. J. H. Hindman, chairman of the school committee.

“We wish to stress the fact that we are not asking for a new school to be erected, but simply desire to have back the school which was wrecked.  The outbuildings and foundations are apparently all in good order, and we feel that the Department is taking advantage of the recent disaster, over which we had no control, to deprive the children of the lower classes of the facilities which they previously enjoyed.  Some of the children have a long way to walk to the main school, and while it entails no hardship on the older pupils, it is absolutely unreasonable to expect tiny ones to walk such a distance.  We feel sure that if consolidation is agreed upon, the attendance will be very irregular which will not tend to increase to status of the school.  We know that the finances of the Department are not in a healthy state, but would submit that the difference of cost in the re-erection of the side school and the erection of extra accommodation at the Main School would not compensate for the loss of attendance and pupils that will undoubtedly occur if the re-building of the side school is to be vetoed. To show the regularity of the attendance at this school we would point out that the attendance was up to 98 per cent. of the roll and if the school was not to be re-opened we have grave doubts that this could be maintained.

“We trust that the board will recommend to the Department to re-build on the old site without delay.  The residents had unanimously decided to assist the board with labour for the re-erection of the school and the board could rest assured that the help would be forthcoming if it is required.”

Mr. N. P. Eriksen also stressed the urgency of re-establishing the side school as soon as possible.  The site he said, was most suitable, and the way the district was growing it would soon become the centre for the whole district.

Mrs. E. A. McCutcheon, on behalf of the mothers, pointed out the hardship entailed in the sending of the little ones to the Main School.  The payment of bus fares in large families was a considerable item which many could not afford.

Mr. Maddison, on behalf of the board, expressed deep sympathy with the parents who lost their children when the school was destroyed by the earthquake.  The policy of the Department, he said, was to consolidate where possible.  The circumstances of Greenmeadows were somewhat peculiar in that it was a unit of Taradale.  The attendance in past years was certainly outstanding.

He intended to place before the board a recommendation that the side school be re-established to take classes up to Standard 1.  The chief inspector had agreed that greater efficiency would result from the re-building.

Mr. Maddison suggested that the valuable frontage on the main highway should be disposed of, and if more ground was later required the proceeds could be utilised in the purchasing of further ground at the rear of the present site.

The deputation, in expressing satisfaction at the manner in which their representations had been received, thanked the board for having given them an opportunity of stating their case.

When the board met, a motion was passed agreeing that the establishment of a side school at Greenmeadows should take place for infants up to Standard 1.

The capital expenditure involved for a two-roomed school to replace the former three-roomed school at Greenmeadows would probably be the same as for the two additional rooms at Taradale, stated the chairman, Mr G. A. Maddison.  He also pointed out that to have rooms of the Fendalton type the cost would be £145 more, but the rooms in this instance would be slightly larger.

It was finally decided on Mr R. C. Wright’s motion that the architect (Mr C. J. Boland) prepared plans for the building of two rooms together of the open-air type for submission to the department.

BIRTH CONTROL LECTURE

MUSSOLINI INVITES MARIE STOPES.

LONDON, June 18.

Dr. Marie Stopes has accepted an invitation from Signor Mussolini to lecture in Rome on birth control.  Mussolini is expected to preside.  It will be interesting to observe the Vatican’s reaction to the Duce’s move in view of the Pope’s recent condemnation of birth control.

ROMNEY MARSH BREEDERS

ANNUAL MEETING.

By Telegraph – Press Association

PALMERSTON N., Friday.

At the annual meeting of the Romney Marsh Sheepbreeders Association Mr. A. S. Holmes (Southland) was elected president, and Mr. W. F. Jacob (Kiwitea) treasurer.  The council reported electing Mr. W. Berry (Masterton) and Mr. J. Miller (Outram) vice-presidents.  It was decided to donate £50 to the prize fund of the Royal Show.

The Royal Albert Hall, London, contains its own printing works, painters’ and carpenters’ shops, and its own blacksmiths’ forges.

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TRADE DEPRESSION

BRITISH PREMIER’S STATEMENT.

NO REDUCTION IN SPENDING POWER.

LONDON, June 18.

In the House of Commons Mr. MacDonald said that the Government had given attention to every phase of trade depression including last year’s downward tendency in wages.  Generally speaking, the latter had fallen less than the cost of living, and there was therefore no reduction in spending power.

RADIO STATIONS

MUSIC ON THE AIR.

PROGRAMMES FOR TO-NIGHT.

IYA., AUCKLAND. – 5.0: Children’s session, conducted by Cinderella.  7.0: News and market reports.  8.0: Relay of Municipal Choir concert from Auckland Town Hall.  10.0: Programme of gramophone dance music.

2YA., WELLINGTON. – 5.0: Children’s session, conducted by Aunt Molly.  7.0: News sessions, market reports and sports results.  8.0:  Programme of gramophone Scotch music; programme of dance music.

3YA., CHRISTCHURCH. – 5.0: Children’s hour.  7.0: News session and sports results.  8.0: Relay of programme from 4YA., Dunedin.  10.0: Gramophone dance music.

4YA., DUNEDIN. – 5.0: Children’s conducted by Aunt Anita.  7.0: News session and sports results.  8.0: Relay from His Majesty’s Theatre, Dunedin, of concert provided by professional musicians of Otago in aid of music teachers of Hawke’s Bay.  10.: Gramophone dance session.

2YB., NEW PLYMOUTH. – 6.30 to 7.30: Children’s session.  7.30 to 8.0: Sports results and talks.  8.0 to 10: Concert and dance programme and sports results.

PROGRAMMES FOR TO-MORROW.

1YA., AUCKLAND. – 6.0: Children’s song service, conducted by Uncle Bert.  7.0: Relay of Divine Service from Church of Christ, preacher, Pastor W. Campbell.  8.30: Programme of studio and gramophone items.

2YA., WELLINGTON. – 6.0: Children’s song service, conducted by Uncle George, assisted by Kilbirnie Presbyterian Sunday School choir.  7.0: Relay of evening service from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, preacher, Rev. R. J. Howie, B.A.  8.15: Relay of band recital by Wellington Municipal Tramways Band from St. James’ theatre.

3YA., CHRISTCHURCH. – 5.30: Children’s song service by children of Church of England Sunday Schools.  7.0: Relay of evening service from Christchurch Anglican Cathedral, preacher, Rev. O. Fitzgerald.  8.25: Studio concert.

4YA. DUNEDIN. – 5.30: Children’s song service, conducted by Big Brother Bill.  6.30: Relay of evening service from Methodist Central Mission, preacher, Rev. L. Neale.  8.15: Relay of concert from 3YA., Christchurch.

2BL., NEW PLYMOUTH. – 6.0 to 6.45: Children’s Sunday service.  8.15 to 10.: Concert programme.

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Sale Specials
Every Week-End we are giving tempting lines.  As we buy Big lines we let them go cheaply and quickly.  Our expenses are very low.  Our profits are accordingly on commission basis.
We are having a week of Specials bought at Half Price, and the benefit of our buying goes to the purchaser.
The Lines are Men’s Youths’ and Boys’ Overcoats, Jerseys, Pullovers and Cardigans. – Ladies” Coats, Cardigans, Pullovers, Evening Wear and Hats.
No. 1. MEN’S HEAVY TWEED OVERCOATS.  All Sizes.  Usually 79/6.   To Go At 45/-.
No. 2. COLOURED JERSEYS, for boys and girls 2 years to 6 years.   Only 3/6.
Boys’ Pullovers, 4/6, Youths’ 5/6, Men’s 6/11, Cardigans 9/6.
Job Line BOYS’ and GIRLS’ VELVET CLOTH & TWEED HATS & CAPS.   Usually 3/6.  To Go At 1/-.
HARRIS FAMOUS CAPS 2/6 & 3/6.  men’s neg shirts 4/12 N.Z. WOOL SOCKS.   1/- pair.
LADIES’ DEPARTMENT.
30 LADIES’ STYLISH TWEED HATS.  Usually 10/6.  Now only 2/11.
30 GIRLS’ NAVY SERGE COLLEGE HATS.   Usually 5/11.  Now only 2/11.
50 STYLISH TWEED & VELOUR TAILORED COATS & Fur Trimmed.  All Sample lines.  Usually 4 guineas to 7 guineas.   To Go At 29/6, 39/6, 49/6, 59/6.  Great Buying.
25 LOVELY FUR NECKLETS.  At 1/2 price.  From 7/6 yo 3 guineas.
10 HIGH CLASS FUR COATS.  At Reductions from £5 to £10 to clear.
A Great Purchase of Exquisite Evening Frocks and Coats at less than Half Price.  Will Sell Quickly.
BRIDGE COATS.   From 39/6.
EVENING FROCKS.   From 45/-.
FURNISHINGS.
3 Pieces Only STRIPED CURTAINS NETS.   1/- to Clear.
2 Pieces COLOURED STRIPED COCA MATTING.  27 inch.   2/3.   36 inch 5/3.  Great for Wear.
Napier Blankets 19/6 pair.  3/4 Size 27/6 pair.  Double Size 35/- pair.
NAPIER FRINGED RUGS, 11/6, 12/6, 14/6, 17/6, 20/-.  Great Value.
TATTERSFIELD HEARTH RUGS.   From 7/6.
LARGE RUGS.   29/6. 39/6, 49/6.
LATEST GOOD NEWS… Just secured 120 SMART READY-TO-WEARS, Newest Styles, All Shades.   Usual Price 15/6 to 19/6.   To Go At 5/11.
LATEST FIGURED VELVET BERETTAS, 20 Models.  Usually 39/6.  To Clear 11/6.
AN EARLY CALL SOLICITED.  IT WILL PAY YOU.
ROBERT MAGILL,
MANUFACTURERS’ AGENT
Telephone 468.   Carlyle Street, NAPIER.

JACK SNADDON can completely fit you out for the Park Race Meeting.  Thursday and Saturday.
1007

PURE Worsted Suits, new patterns, worth £5/-.  Now only 75/- at Fargher and Barr’s.   1014

BALLIN BROS. Cordials will be in demand at Napier Park Races, Thursday and Saturday.   1007

LADY Patrons Napier Park Races, Thursday and Saturday, enjoy Heath’s Gladys Cocktails, Provincial Hotel.     1007.

4   THE HAWKE’S BAY HERALD, SATURDAY JUNE 20, 1931

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JEWELLERS & WATCHMAKERS,
NAPIER AND HASTINGS.
SUITS TO MEASURE
LYNX AND SINCERITY SUITS IN STOCK
RINGLAND BROS.
19 CLIVE SQUARE.

DEIGHTON’S STUDIOS
Our Studio for Day or Night Weddings is now open in
MEMORIAL SQUARE.
Opposite Milton Road – Napier.
L. H. DEIGHTON,
PHOTOGRAPHER
P.O. Box 309,   Napier.

MISS POWER
RAILWAY ROAD, HASTINGS.
Wool, odd skeins.   6d to clear.
Unbleached Sheeting, 56 in.   80in.
1/9, 2/6.
Ladies’ Fleecy Bloomers, heavy weights, W. and O.S.   2/11

WE HAVE LANDED a good line of 2-drawer Duchess Chests, with good bevelled mirrors, at 57/6.  Don’t think these are too cheap.  See them. – SYD. TAYLOR & CO., Clive Square.

ROPE CONSTRUCTIONS LTD.
CONSTRUCTIONAL Experts in reinforced concrete buildings and bridge work, roads and wharves.  Any work undertaken from chimneys to a construction of any magnitude.
White [Write] – E. HENSHALL,
C/o G.P.O., Napier.

HAWKE’S BAY
MONUMENTAL WORKS
New Address:
STATION STREET, NAPIER,
STATION STREET, NAPIER,
(Opp. Stephenson Trading Co.)
‘Phone 303.
W.H. JONES (Manager) ‘PHONE 304.
BUSINESS AS USUAL.
Personal Supervision.   No Travellers.
Information Gladly Given.

J. R. ROSS & CO. LTD.,
HAIRDRESSERS,
TOBACCONISTS, SPORTS DEPOT.
We are now
OPEN FOR BUSINESS
at No. 25 Clive Square, opposite Combined Banks.  We will welcome a visit from old and new customers.
Hairdressing Saloon complete with three chairs and all conveniences.
J. R. ROSS & CO. LTD.,
SPORTS DEPOT,
NAPIER.

LOVELL-SMITH
PHOTOGRAPHER
MARKET ST. N., HASTINGS.
Portraits, Developing and Printing.  Miniatures, “Snaps” Enlarged, Large Photographs, Cameras, Films, all sizes and all Kodak Supplies.

FLORISTS
WREATHS, BOUQUETS & FLORAL EMBLEMS.
At Shortest Notice.
WILSON’S NURSERIES
Box 497   Pakowhai Road (Only), Hastings.

“UKULELE MOON”
Sung by
DAVID AND QUEENIE KALLI
(The greatest of all Hawaiian Entertainers).
HEAR IT – IT’S A GEM
Procurable at –
LOCKYER’S
CHEAPSIDE – CLIVE SQUARE, NAPIER.

BUILDERS – I have rebuilt larger and better premises since the ‘quake and am now in the position to manufacture and supply any class of Fibrous Plaster – no job too big and none too small.  Art Fibrous Plaster Works, 612 Fitzroy Avenue, Hastings.  R. GRAY Proprietor.

SUPERFLUOUS HAIR destroyed by “RUSMA” (Regd.)  Signed, stamped, guaranteed cure £5 12s 6d.  Florence Hullen, C.M.D., 7 Courtenay Place,, Wellington.  Send stamped addressed envelope for particulars.

“You have in your hands –
“The Directors report on the Quinquennial Valuation showing”
“the handsome profit in the five years of £4,442,389, a figure”
“unprecedented in the Society’s existence over a period of 122”
“years, and which has been arrived at after making provision”
“for every possible liability, and thus not only are our Whole”
“Life and Endowment Assurance contracts provided for on a”
“2 1/2 per cent. basis, but material additions have been made to”
“the reserves to safeguard the policy-holders’ interests in such”
“a way as to discount during the quinquennium upon which”
“we are entering the effects of any possible extension of adverse”
“trading conditions.”

Extract from the Chairman’s speech at the Annual Meeting at Norwich, England, March 31st, 1931.
ANNOUNCING RECORD INCREASE IN BUSINESS.
“THE NORWICH”
The Norwich Union Mutual Life Insurance Society.
Temporary H.B. District Office:8 Seaview Terrace.
Telephone 621, NAPIER.

PARKERS’
Warm and Cosy Pyjamas
Made from the best “Hamilton Cloth” in newest stripes and designs.
GREAT VALUE
Price 8/11
Parkers LTD

KEEN VALUES IN MILLINERY
FRENCH BERETS & SCARVES to match in fine rib knit.  Well-made Beret and wide Scarf with fringed ends.  Variety of Colours   Price 10/6
BERETTAS, in Tweed effects and Velvets.  Attractive draped shapes, finished Ribbons, etc., in Brown, Lido, Black, Grey, Beige, Almond and Bottle Green.   Price 12/6
FELT HATS, in a variety of smart shapes, small drooped brims with cut away backs.  Neatly trimmed corded ribbons to tone.  All colours and head fittings.   Price 15/6
PULL-ON HATS, in light-weight Felts with adjustable brims, well-fitting crowns, finished felt bands and cut-out ornaments.  Grey, Coco, Wine, Bottle Green, Lido, Navy & Black   Price 12/6
ATTRACTIVE HAT, in Wine Fur, smart shape with ?? effectively ?? from the shallow crown, finished with stitched band of ?? around crown   Price 29/6
EVERYTHING NEW! – but the Old Name, and the old dependability!
Blythes’
NAPIER.

SALE!   SALE!
End of Season Sale NOW ON!
At
MATHEWSON’S Ltd., 34 Memorial Square.

A CLEARANCE OF ALL OUR MODEL STOCK OF FROCKS AND MILLINERY
AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES
at MATTHEWSON’S LTD.

WHEN IN TOWN
VISIT OUR STORE, YOU WILL FIND IT CONTAINS YOUR EVERY NEED.
Aluminium Ware, Enamelware, Glass and Chinaware, Tools, Cutlery, Paints, Varnishes, Brushware, Tinware, Torches, Hotwater Bags, Oil and Electric Lamps, Heater, and Spark Guards.
IN FACT EVERYTHING IN HARDWARE.
Large Stocks of Enamel Sinks, Baths and Porcelain Basins to Choose From.
Henry WILLIAMS & SONS, Ltd.
HARDWARE & METAL MERCHANTS.
HASTINGS STREET, NAPIER (Facing Vautier Street)
OPEN FRIDAY EVENINGS Till 9 O’clock.
CLOSE SATURDAYS 12.30 P.M.

IS YOUR HOME MORTGAGED?
IF SO, the home is not really yours.  If you live you will pay off that mortgage.  If you don’t, what then!  But, why worry!  Simply take an Endowment Assurance Policy for the amount of the mortgage, and when the policy matures or death occurs, the property is free from encumbrances, and your family protected.  Get in touch with me direct and the matter will be promptly fixed.  Policies effected this month, by half yearly or yearly payments, will secure a full year’s bonus.  Cash bonuses for last year, 1930, £2,876,286, representing 51.8 of premiums paid.  Ordinary Department 1930 – New business £10,650,000, paid out on account deaths £2,085,000, paid out on account matured policies £1,301,000.
WALTER FORSYTH, Agent,
Australian Mutual Society, Napier.   Dalgety’s Buildings (upstairs).

L. R. ROBINSON
FURNITURE DEALER.
Late Karamu Road.
RESUMING BUSINESS SHORTLY.
Private address: 412 Lascelles Street, Hastings.

B. G. NICHOLSON AND SON
FURNISHERS AND UNDERTAKERS,
Have commenced business in Memorial Square.
Messages may be left at Private Residence.
3 WINIFRED STREET
Phone 51M,   Phone Night 518

ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT.
“Crib Enquirer, Hatuma.” – In each instance the third player would score three points, as his card brings in a run of three.  It is not necessary to complete such a run that the cards must be played in numerical sequence.

HAWKE’S BAY HERALD
SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1931.
TRADE AND FINANCE.

The annual report of the Bank of New Zealand and the address of the chairman of directors are looked forward to as furnishing an authoritative survey of the Dominion for the year.  The report just presented, which appears in part in our columns to-day is no exception to the rule.  But we have heard so much about the condition of our trade and the difficulties of our finances that it is not [to] be expected that the chairman would have much that was new to say.  At the same time he is in a position to supply authoritative figures and explanations which are worth the attention of everyone who is interested in the progress of the country.  We need not repeat his story of the effect of the present world-wide depression on the Dominion.  Almost every class of the community has suffered, sheep farmers, perhaps most of all.  Traders have been working on an inadequate margin of profit or have made no profit at all.  And unemployment is serious and still growing.

We would like to call attention to the forecast made by the chairman as to the future.  It is sometimes said that the present depression will pass away, and that our old prosperity will soon return.  The chairman gives no countenance to that facile optimism.  “That there will be a return to the prices of a few years ago,” he says, “is most unlikely.  Values of our assets must be based on the competitive value of our products in the markets of the world, and standards of living adjusted accordingly.”  The amateur financiers here and in Australia who believe that the standard of living can be maintained by the issue of paper money, will not find this dictum to their liking, but it is obviously the correct view of the situation.  We can not fix the prices of our products as long as we have to sell them in foreign markets, and that implies that the standard of living must be adjusted, not in accordance with our ideas of values, but with the prices actually paid on the market.  “By the time the country settled down to a sound basis,” continues the chairman, “very many millions will have been written off existing values.”

If we turn to the part of the chairman’s address which deals with exchange and interest, topics which have attracted much attention lately, we do not get quite as much information as we should like.  The chairman says that the banks do not control interest rates.  The demand for money exceeds the supply, yet he hopes that a reduction of interest may shortly be effected, with the co-operation of other important interests.  As long as the Government has to give over six per. cent. for its requirements on the London market, it is not likely that the private borrower will get his advances at a much lower rate than at present.  With regard to the exchange rates we are told that there is no reduction in sight.  The principal factor in maintaining high rates is the necessity for bringing about a reduction in imports to correspond with the reduced value of exports.  When we consider that the overseas interest on public and municipal debt amounts to eight million[s] it is easy to realise how important it is to have large surpluses of exports.  Were it not that the banks held funds on a large scale in London the rise in exchange would have taken place sooner than it did and been heavier.  It is the producing, and to some extent the manufacturing industries of the Dominion, and not the banks, that are reaping the advantages of the present exchange rates.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Rock Oyster Season.
An advertisement in this issue announces that the season for the sale of rock oysters opens at the Government oyster depot, Nelson street extension, Auckland, on July 2.

Hawke’s Bay A. and P. Society.
The annual general meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Agricultural and Pastoral Society, will be held in the Society’s rooms, Church Lane, on Monday next, June 24, at 11 a.m.

St. Mary’s Waipukurau.
By permission of the Bishop, the amount of the offertories at St Mary’s Church, Waipukurau, to-morrow, will be sent to the Rev. Canon E. D, Rice as a gesture of sympathy with him in his illness, and an appreciation of his splendid work in the parish during his incumbency there.

Preference For Local Men.
Preference is to be given to local labour wherever possible in the various works which are at present in hand by the Hawke’s Bay Education Board which gave instructions to this effect to the architect, Mr C. J. Boland, yesterday morning.

Meeanee Foot Bridge.
A start has been made by the contractor with the erection of the new high level suspension bridge for foot traffic over the Tutaekuri River at Meeanee.  The make-shift foot bridge which has been in use since the earthquake and which was washed away by the swollen river on Thursday has not altogether been lost, as one end of it, remained in position.  The free end will be re-affixed in its original position so that it can be made use of by the contractor during his work and also by the residents of the district.

Manawatu Show.
In our report of the Hawke’s Bay successes in the poultry section of the Manawatu Show, one class in the Minorca utility section was incorrect, and a number of specials were omitted.  The two classes of Minorcas in the utility should read:  Cock, G. C. Thornton (Clive), 1. special for best cock, special best utility Minorca male, and special best Minorca male.  Hen, G. C. Thornton, 1. special best Minorca female, special best utility Minorca female, special best Minorca male or female, Brice Cup for best utility Minorca, Minorca Club’s £10 10s shield for most points in utility Minorcas.

Evening Classes at Waipukurau.
The proposal to establish evening classes at Waipukurau was discussed at the monthly meeting of the Hawke’s Bay Education Board yesterday morning, when Mr. W. Cuthbertson stated that there had not been sufficient pupils forthcoming to carry on with, but he thought perhaps this was due to the difficulty in securing books.  On his motion it was decided to endeavour to secure correspondence courses for the teaching in the district of the theoretical side of practical subjects.

Wandering Stock.
The necessity for better supervision in the matter of wandering stock on country roads has been pointed out to local bodies by the Highways Board.  As far as the Hawke’s Bay County Council is concerned wandering stock at the present time is not causing a great deal of trouble, but in some of the smaller counties where funds do not permit of the employment of a ranger, the nuisance has been evident.  It has been suggested by the Highways Board that where a ranger is not employed, the traffic inspector might assist.

Greenmeadows Ball.
Last year a grand masquerade plain and fancy dress ball was held in the Greenmeadows’ Hall, and provided one of the dance successes of the season, and was so very enjoyable that the wish was expressed that it should become an annual affair.  This suggestion has been acted upon, and a similar ball will be held in the Greenmeadows Hall on Thursday next, 25th inst.  There are two prizes each for best fancy dresses for ladies and gentlemen, a Revue Orchestra of five instruments, and the promoters are sparing no effort to eclipse last year’s big success.  Patrons may count upon a very enjoyable evening.  Checker buses will leave Clive Square at 7.30, via Kennedy road, Vigor Brown street, and Hastings street, and National Tobacco Co., 7.30, via Waghorne street.  A Checker bus will also leave Russell street, Hastings, at 7.30.

Repairs to Dwellings.
Attention is drawn to a notice issued by the Napier Earthquake Relief Committee published in the advertisement columns, to the effect that all applications for financial assistance to repair earthquake damage to private dwellings must be submitted not later than June 30, as regards dwellings in the borough of Napier, Westshore and the Taradale Town Board area.  In the case of dwellings in Napier and Westshore, applications should be submitted to the Reconstruction officer, Athenaeum Buildings, Napier, and in the case of Taradale to the clerk of the Taradale Town Board.  Forms of application are obtainable at the offices of the Reconstruction Office and the Taradale Town Board.

Matthewson’s Great End of Season Sale is now on when all their exclusive stocks of model gowns and millinery will be cleared at greatly reduced prices.  This sale is for 14 days only and a clearance of stock must be effected to make room for new good arriving at Matthewson’s Ltd., 34 Memorial Square, Napier.

Most people think that two and two always make four, but sometimes they make 22.  At Thorp’s great Footwear Sale there is always the same result: satisfaction.

Some folk are deploring the 10 per cent wages cut, but many a Napier family would be glad if their cut had been only 10 per cent.  It is for the “50 per cent cut” people that Thorp’s sale is being held.

They that be wise will dine (and dine well too) – at the “Trocadero,” Dickens street, Napier.  That is where wise people go for their meals and don’t forget they are wise enough to know what a good meal is.  We cater for evening parties too.

Redcliffe Bridge.

The efforts of the Napier Chamber of Commerce in regard to the urging of the necessity of the early completion of the reconstruction of the Redcliffe Bridge have been supported by the Hastings Chamber of Commerce to that effect.

To-day’s Rugby.
Two very fine games are expected in Napier this afternoon, when H.S.O.B. meet T.C.O.B. and M.B.O.B, encounter Tamatea, on McLean Park.  Both games promise to be of a good open type and as the senior competition is in a very interesting position, all teams will naturally be striving to win.

Patoka Dog Trials.
On Tuesday and Wednesday next, June 23 and 24, the Patoka Sheep Dog Trial Club will hold its annual dog trials on Mr Hutchinson’s Rissington Station property.  Entries are all post entries.  A dance will be held on Tuesday evening, the first night of the trials.  A large attendance is anticipated.

Wheat Duties.
A meeting convened yesterday at Timaru by the Labour Party to discuss the question of a sliding scale of wheat duties was largely attended by farmers and others interested in the question of wheat production.  Addresses were delivered by Messrs McCombs, M.P., Carr, M.P., and Burnett, M.P.  The Labour members emphatically favoured the retention of the present duties. – Press Association.

Napier Park Races.
The Napier Park Racing Club’s winter meeting on Thursday and Saturday next should attract large attendances, and every endeavour is being made to assist the public under existing financial circumstances.  Not only has the club reduced the admission charges to the lawn and grandstand enclosure, but taxi fares will be reduced, and the railway buses will run from Hastings direct to the racecourse both days, the return fare being 4s.  It only needs fine weather for the club to have a very successful meeting.

Exits at Schools.
Concern at the exits which are provided for in the new Nelson Park School was expressed to the Hawke’s Bay Education Board yesterday morning by the Nelson Park School Committee which asked that additional exits be provided as a safety measure in case of earthquake.  The committee also considered that the steps that have been erected would also be dangerous to the pupils and suggested that ramps be erected in place of steps.  The board viewed the committee’s suggestions sympathetically and the opinion was expressed that if it were possible to make the alterations they should also apply to the new Napier Central and Hastings West Schools.  The matter was referred to  the Architect, Mr. J. Boland with power to act.

To-day’s Rugby.
Owing to the alterations which are being carried out at McLean Park it is not deemed advisable to risk any damage to the ground by playing on it to-day, so that all matches fixed for this afternoon have been altered.  Only senior and junior games will be played.  The third and fourth grade fixtures have been postponed.  The H.S.O.B. v. Technical O.B. match will be played at Nelson Park at 2.45 p.m. and will be refereed by Mr E. D. Barry.  The M.B.O.B. v. Tamatea match will be played on the High School ground at 2.45 p.m., and will be refereed by Mr W. Forrest.  The Pirates v. H.S.O.B. junior match will be played on the High School ground at 1.30 p.m., the referee being Mr Hooper.  The High School v. Clive match will be played on the High School ground at 2.45 p.m.  Mr Seed will referee.  The Taradale v. Technical O.B. match will be played at Nelson Park at 1.30 p.m. Mr Tooman will referee.  The benefit match, Auckland v. Hawke’s Bay, will be played on Saturday, July 4.  At Nelson Park, Hastings, Hastings meet Hastings H.S.O.B. and Clive meet Pirates.  In the junior grade, Havelock are to meet Waimarama, whilst Hastings will play Hastings H.S.O.B.

The Whakatu Soccer team to play Y.M.C.A., at Whakatu, 2.30 p.m. sharp to-day is as follows:- Love, Christison, W. Penman, W. Leicester, Newdick, Currie, McCormick, Cardie, Leaning, Lawe, Henderson, D. Penman, Dawson, McKenzie.

Mr F. A. Williams, architect, Dalgety’s Buildings, Napier, invited tenders up to 4 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, for the erection of a wood store at  Port Ahuriri for Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co., Ltd.

Smokers are apt to be astonishingly careless!  Some chaps will smoke a pipe until the bowl is a mere shall!  Burnt out.  And just reeking with “juice”!  Well, seeing that you can buy a quite good pipe for a bob it seems hardly worth while to take any chances, does it?  Because nicotine is a virulent poison.  But many a smoker fails to realise its deadly nature until throat or heart or nerve trouble comes.  Of course the tobacco used counts for a lot.  Take the foreign brands, and what do you find?  – all, more or less, rank with nicotine.  They soon foul a pipe.  But while the imported goods are like that our New ??? hardly any nicotine,  That’s because they are toasted.  The toasting renders them quite harmless.  Sweet, cool and fragrant, with the “bite” taken clean out of them they appeal to all smokers as no other tobacco does.  There are only four brands of toasted – Riverhead Gold, Navy Cut No. 3, Cavendish and Cut Plug No. 10.

To Poultry Keeper – Pollard 200’s, 13/6 sack; Bran 180’s 13/6 sack; Meatmeal, 1 cwt., 13/6 sack; Oats, A Garton, 4/6 bus.; Oats, Algerian Seed, 5/6 bus.; Wheat 7/- bus.; Maize, 7/- bus.; Maize, African, 7/- bus.; Barley, Cape, 4/6 bus. – Amners’ Produce Depot, Clive Square, Napier.

H. F. Mercer, ladies’ hairdresser re-opened in Dickens Street, opposite the Foresters’ Hall. Permanent Marcel and water waving as usual. Phone 396.

The Junker Works at Dessau, Germany, are constructing a metal aeroplane with an airtight cabin for an attempt to reach heights where the air is too rarefied  to support human life.

NEW GAIETY DE LUXE

A HANDSOME BUILDING

FIRE AND EARTHQUAKE PROOF

GRAND REOPENING SHORTLY

Prior to the earthquake of February 3, Messrs. Thomson-Payne’s Gaiety de Luxe Theatre, Dickens street, Napier was rightly regarded as one of the best and best appointed theatres in the Dominion, particularly with respect to its beautiful interior decorations and appointments, which, it is safe to say, were not surpassed by any picture theatre even in the larger centres.

The earthquake of February 3, the severity of which only those who experienced it can fully realise, showed that the main portion of the theatre was thoroughly earthquake proof, for the outer walls, which were of ferro-concrete, were undamaged by the earthquake.  Even the pictures on the walls were unshaken and not one of the seats were even displaced.  Only the front portion of the theatre,, which was of brick, sustained any damage, and this might have been repaired at comparatively little cost.

The proprietors, Messrs. Thomson-Payne, with that thoroughness which characterise their undertakings decided to completely remodel and reconstruct the whole of the front portion and strengthen the building throughout, thus rendering it absolutely earthquake proof and fire proof.  The architect, Mr H. W. Westerhaden[?], was given carte blanche, and the result is a building which [is] not only a very handsome addition to the theatre buildings of the Dominion, but is in every way a finer building than the theatre which preceded it.

If the rebuilding of Napier’s business premises is carried out in the same thorough manner, then Napier will truly be bigger, brighter, and better than before.

The first thing which must strike even the passer-by is the exceedingly handsome exterior.  This is in the Moorish style, which combines strength and solidity with a graceful beauty, to which characteristic Oriental tone colouring, adds a distinctive charm.  The design has been admirably carried out, and the front of the theatre is now the handsomest of any picture theatre in the Dominion.

Whole Theatre Altered

The whole of the building is now of ferro-concrete strongly reinforced with steel stanchions in the most approved style for resisting earthquake shocks.

But it is not only the exterior which has been remodelled and improved.  The interior, handsome as it was previously, has been quite transformed, in keeping with the design and colour scheme of the exterior.  Two decidedly artistic boxes, in fretwork plaster, have been constructed, one on each side of the proscenium.  The ceiling of the vestibule has been covered with “Craftex” supplied by Messrs. Waldron and Co., which gives a particularly fine effect.  The spraying and tint painting has been done by Wellington sprayers.

With regard to the furnishings, the upstairs foyer has been laid with all new carpets of Moorish patterns, while the wall decorations have also been carried out with a special colour scheme to match.  The whole of the lighting of the interior too, has undergone a change, and has been carried out on the amber system, giving an effect very soft and pleasing to the eye.

The decorative lighting has been provided by the Claude Neon Light Co.  In the lower vestibule there is a hidden circuit of lights which will produce three different colours.  A stretch of red Neon lights follow the outline of the verandah, while there are two flame torches above the verandah.  Two special flood lights on top of the verandah will throw coloured lights on the building to any tint desired.

Other alterations include the construction of a new office and shop on opposite sides of the entrance.  These are very artistic in design.  A ticket box, for the convenience of those requiring early door tickets has been arranged in front of the verandah.

The seating, too, has been improved by the placing of the seats further apart.  The barrier that divided the front and back seats has been done away with.

More Exits.

A feature of the alterations, too, is that there are new entrances, one for each stalls door, and one for the dress circle, this enabling the theatre to be cleared in less than one minute.

The decorations throughout are very rich and artistic in design and colour and the taste of Mr and Mrs Thomson can be seen in the very artistic and thorough carrying out of every detail.

Considerable use has been made of ornamental plaster work in the decorative scheme, and the whole of this work has been carried out by Mr John Rollinson.

The whole of the plate glass windows, lead lights, etc., have been supplied by Messrs. Smith and Smith Ltd.

With regard to the talking equipment they have to record another improvement.  Another large four-valve amplifying panel has been added to the former efficient plant, as well as attachments for the latest noiseless recording system.  A new “talkie” screen has also been installed.  The improvements in this department are being carried out by the Western Electric Coy., who promise patrons unparalleled reproduction of sound.

The talking equipment will be in charge of Mr. F. Steel who, singularly enough, had charge of the projection machines when the Gaiety Theatre first opened many years ago.

Picture fans can rely on a first-class entertainment at this popular house.  No fewer than thirty big British feature programmes have been booked for screening in the immediate future.

Opening Next Week.

The whole of the work of reconstruction and of the remodelling of the front has been carried out by Messrs. Holder Bros., and is a great credit to that firm.

The vestibule floor, steps, window frames etc., are being finished in Terrazzo by Messrs. Davies and Nicholls.  The Woolbrough Company have provided the steel work, also the verandah and all the copper facings in front of the house.  Messrs. Turnbull and Jones Ltd., have supplied the electric glass fittings.  A direct control dynamo set for picture reproduction has been supplied by the British Electric Co.  The installation of the lighting system, electric fittings, etc., has been carried out by the firm’s mechanician, Mr F. J. Steel.

The whole of the structural alterations have tended to make the theatre one of the safest theatres in the world, while it is undoubtedly a theatre that the town may be justly proud of, for not even in the larger centres could be seen anything finer, with regard to either its exterior or interior.

We are quite sure that the opening of the theatre, which will take place next week, will be warmly welcomed by Napier theatregoers.

RANDOM REMARKS

BY RANDOM CONTRIBUTORS

(The Editor is not responsible for the opinions in this column, nor are we responsible for the opinions expressed in the other columns of this paper.

TOWN PLANNING.

No I wouldn’t say town planning
Is a subject to ignore,
Or is one we should be banning
As not worth considering, or
Is a subject you can hurry
When its good points you discuss.
Or is not worth such worry
As no good at all to us.

No! I know that difficulties
Will delay the finest plan:
Jones, Smiths and McAnulties
May oppose it to a man;
But despite all opposition
The idea is good, we know –
Have not men of erudition
Studied it and told us so?

That the time is most propitious
For town planning we admit,
But if plans are too ambitious
We’ll discard the lot of it:
Something not too idealistic.
Nothing showy, nothing flash –
Modest schemes are realistic
When they’re viewed in terms of cash.

Hence, our humble benediction
On a scheme simply conceived,
Since we held a firm conviction
Of the benefits received;
To our streets a little broader,
Open streets that now are blind.
E’en a Scot (like Harry Lauder)
Could no real objection find.

But – what of the Joint Committee
That occasionally we’re told
Has re-planned our future City
Has their ardour now grown cold?
Silence, someone said, is golden
(There are times when it is so);
Are we then to them beholden
That our progress is so slow?

There are citizens in plenty
Who’d rebuild in whole or part,
But this dolce far niente
Attitude prevents a start;
Early rehabilitation
Should be fostered all we know,
Yet we reach exasperation
‘Cause our planners are so slow.

Cannot they, their task pursuing,
(Longfellow brought up-to-date)
Make a spurt, be up and doing?
Cannot we be told our fate?
Are they deep in blissful slumbers.
Dreaming maybe of a scheme?
Must we say, in mournful numbers,
That things are not what they seem?

Ah, those by-laws: – The flying of kites in the borough is prohibited.  This is expected to have a restraining effect in the next general election political campaign.

Going Hastingswards: – “Blank (an offender placed in the charge of a Napier Salvation Army officer) disappeared, and is understood to have been seen on a cycle proceeding towards Hastings” – (a local news item).  We hasten to deny the rumour that inducements had been held out to him to change his headquarters to Hastings.

A Little Crowing: – The editor has handed us a marked copy of the Belfast “Telegraph” of the 25th April, which contains a special article on the Hawke’s Bay ‘quake.  The article is based on information supplied from a Hastings source, Napier is hardly mentioned, but we are not suffering that form of “mild indignation” prevalent in Hastings recently.  On the whole the article is fairly correct as to its facts, but in several instances the writer has drawn on his imagination.  We quote: –

“One of the minor trials that beset those who were busy on the work of clearing and reconstruction for 20 out of every 24 hours was the breaking of their early morning slumbers by the chorus of roosters.  As the people could not enjoy the music the musicians were converted into meals, and the New Zealand rooster was found to contain qualities hitherto unsuspected.”

A piece of fine crowing, truly!

Cock-a-doodle-doo: – The “rooster: par quoted above was shown to our bard, as we thought it might provide him with a suitable topic.  He promptly declined, adding that “booster” was obviously the fitting rhyme for “rooster” and that as both words were suggestive of crowing, such a topic properly treated in regard to Hastings might be misunderstood.  He admitted, however, that the eating of the roosters had enabled him to solve a problem which had long troubled him, namely to find a word that correctly rhymed with “Hastings.”  Unfortunately the office boy heard his remarks, with the following disastrous results: –

I never have had an excuster
Make use of an apt rhyme for booster,
But I’ve found it at Hastings
Where each man every day springs
From bed to the crow of a rooster.

In each honest hope eternal, they say, springs;
In the ‘quake they had lots out in Hastings.
Where they quickly got useter
The toughest in rooster
After giving him several bastings.

If any of our readers think they can make better limericks on these topics send them along.  Perhaps we will publish them too.

‘Quake transportation: – Another item from the Belfast “Telegraph” makes interesting reading:-
“The catastrophe has transformed the face of the landscape, and tracts of country have been moved from one place to another.  At a meeting of the Hawke’s Bay County Council it was reported that 200 acres of a farm slipped away like a monster raft released from its moorings and travelled right across the Waikare river into another district.  During the transportation hundreds of sheep that were grazing on the farm never ?? stopped feeding and were in no way upset by the upheaval which deprived their owner of his farm and the Hawke’s Bay council of a brig tract of country.”

We can only express the hope that the rates had been paid on this 200 acres; otherwise just imagine the look on the country clerk’s face when he learned how the security for his rates had slipped away into another district!

Nearly, But Not Quite: – We all know how hard it is to successfully defend a prosecution for a breach of the borough motor by-laws, or of the motor regulations.  The prosecution generally has not less than ten days start, and the poor motorist has a difficult task with such a handicap.  Thus if you are prosecuted for leaving your car standing more than 12 inches from the kerb, you have had no opportunity to call witnesses who could have sworn that by actual measurement this distance was 11 7-8 inches, or even that the distance was 12 1-8 inches enabling you to put up a plea that the offence was trivial.  Nevertheless, a motorist nearly best the prosecution last week.  He was prosecuted for leaving his car standing more than 12 inches from the kerb, but he successfully claimed that the prosecution had not proved that he was the driver of the car who had placed the car in that position, as on the day in question another driver had made several trips in the car.  Sensation in Court!  The prosecution was alarmed!

But the Magistrate – No, he did not let the poor motorist off, “Convicted and discharged.”  Anyway, the car was left standing more than 12 inches from the kerb!  Next time it might be safer to prosecute the car, in accordance with the dictum of a Hastings Bench of J.P’s.

Exit the Trams: – The Borough Commissioners’ decision not to recommence the tram service was the only possible one in the circumstances.  Unfortunately the stoppage of the trams does not bring about a stoppage in the interest and sinking funds payable in connection with the tramway loans, and the town must carry this dead-weight on top of all its other troubles.  The only comfort – and it is cold comfort at that – is that had the trams resumed, the ratepayers would have had to pay the running losses in addition to the permanent charges.  The most interesting feature of the Commissioners’ statement was the reference to the “coddling” (perhaps “molly-coddling” would be more appropriate) of the tramway service by the Borough Council.  The plain truth is that the trams have not met the charges they should have met.  The cost of maintenance of lines – renewal of sleepers, for example – has been met by the “General Fund.”  The tramway service has also been “coddled” by being freed of other legitimate charges, so that the losses have actually been heavier than the amounts have disclosed.  But no good purpose is served by holding an inquest.  The trams are dead!  Long live the buses!

LATE SHIPPING

By Telegraph – Press Association.  WELLINGTON, Friday.

Arrived: Coptic (12.5 a.m.) from Auckland; Titoki (4.15 a.m.), from Wanganui; Maori (7 a.m.)., from Lyttelton; Kaimiro (10.15 a.m.). from Bluff; Breeze (12.45 a.m.). from Wanganui; Kiri (3.15 p.m.). from New Plymouth; Storm (3.20 p.m.). from Lyttelton; Rosario (4 p.m.). from Newcastle.

Sailed: Paua (9.10 a.m.). for Lyttelton; Titoki (2.15 p.m.) for Westport; Opihi (5.40 p.m.) for Dunedin; Breeze (6.20 p.m.) for Auckland; Marama (7 p.m.) for Sydney; Maori (7.50 p.m.) for Lyttelton.

SUVA, June 19,
Arrived: Tofua, from Auckland.

NAPIER BOROUGH SERVICES

SANCTION TO RAISE £25,000

SOUGHT BY COMMISSION

Sanction to raise a loan of £25,000 under the provisions of the Hawke’s Bay Earthquake Act is to be applied for by the Napier Commission from the Local Bodies Leases Board.  The Act allows for local bodies to borrow money free of interest for five years, repayable at 4 per cent over a period of 30 years from the end of that time.

Mr J. S. Barton, chairman of the Napier Commission, stated yesterday that the amount was the first instalment of the money which the Napier borough would require to borrow in order to restore public amenities and services damaged by the earthquake.  The first matters which would receive attention from the commission, he said, were drainage and water supply.

NOT LUCK BUT PULMONAS

Jim broke into the office record last year.  Went through the whole winter without catching a cold.  Of course we wanted to know why he had all the luck.  “Not luck,” he said, “but Pulmonas.  Whenever I heard you fellows sneezing, I slipped one in my mouth.  No colds for me, while I can get Pulmonas.” – (Ad.)