Hawke’s Bay Photo News 1961 – Number 026 January

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PHOTO NEWS
Hawke’s Bay’s Own Pictorial News Magazine
JANUARY 1961
Volume 3
No. 2

Editor D. E. Barclay

Postal Address
P.O. Box 470, Napier

Telephone Enquiries
88-766 Hastings and 7413 Napier

Published monthly by
The Hawke’s Bay Publishing Co Ltd. on the 4th Thursday of every month

Mail Order Service
“Photo News” mailed to you on receipt of 12 issue sub. of 32/-

Printed photolitho for the Publishers by Swailes, Hurst & Co. Ltd., Napier

OUR COVER PICTURES

Front Cover. It obviously gave Santa Claus pleasure to give attractive Adrianne Bangs her Christmas present. Adrianne is 21, a shorthand typist, and enjoys swimming and tennis for her recreation. She is also a member of the Napier Frivolity Minstrels and takes parts in children’s plays for broadcasting, She lives at Marewa.

Back Cover. Oh, to be in Father Christmas’ shoes… if you’re a man! The fun and joy of Christmas and holiday time is captured here by Father Christmas and, from left, back: Patricia Merrick and Shirley Anstis, Napier, and Joy Ward, Hastings; in front: Yvonne Dawson, Napier, Loraine Munson, Hastings; and sitting: Janet Merrick, Napier.

Photos by Batchelors Studios

Firman’s SERVICE STATIONS OF NAPIER WISH ONE AND ALL MERRY CHRISTMAS
AND ADVISE…  that our service stations will be open All Day – Every Day. . to give a complete service. Thus ensuring happy motoring this Festive Season…

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St Patricks Celebrates

Undoubtedly the largest religious celebrations ever held in Napier brought together 6000 Roman Catholics from all over Hawke’s Bay for the Centennial of the Parish of St. Patrick’s Church, Napier. The end of twelve days of celebrations was marked by this huge gathering at the Sound Shell to receive a Solemn Benediction following a eucharistic procession through the main streets of the city.

The long procession headed by the clergy as it made its way up Emerson Street to the Sound Shell.

Built in 1894, St. Patrick’s Church, on the corner of Munroe and Station Streets, stands tall in the floodlight.

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During twelve days of celebrations almost every large assembly place in the city was used – the theatre for a concert, the Memorial Hall for a ball, the Centennial Hall both for Solemn High Mass, which inaugurated the proceedings and was attended by 1800 parishioners, and for a sumptuous centennial dinner attended by the Prime Minister, Mr. Nash, and Mr. Justice McCarthy among many notable guests.

The small army which made the banquet run smoothly – staff and boarders from Sacred Heart Girls’ College.

The parish priest Father L. P. Spring, S.M., stands by as 94-year-old Mrs. Elizabeth Lynch cuts the cake with her daughter Mrs. J. Bissell beside her.

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Among those at the Centennial Banquet were Mr and Mrs E.J. Keating, Dr. Kelly, S.M., Rector of Mount St. Mary’s Seminary, Greenmeadows, Mr. C.G. Harker, M.P., and his daughter.

At the official table also were Mrs. J.B. Mahoney, the Right Honourable Walter Nash, M.P., the Rev. Father L.P. Spring, S.M., O.B.E., and Mr Justice  McCarthy.

Others among the large number at the main table representing various local organisations, were Mrs. and Mr. L.B. Quirk, and Mrs. and Mr. J. Creagh. Mr. Creagh represented the Napier City Council.

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Hastings Weddings

ASTRIDGE – McCOURT

At Sacred Heart Church, Hastings: Maureen McCourt, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. McCourt, Pukatea Street, Hastings, to Geoffrey Astridge, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. Astridge, Hinau St.

The wedding group, from left: Mary Green, Mary McCourt, the Groom and Bride, Ross Miller and Jacqueline Jericevich.

NATTRASS – YOUNGE

At the Methodist Church, Hastings: Josephine Younge, youngest daughter of Mr. G. S. Younge, Park Road, Hastings, to Kerry Nattrass, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Nattrass, Tom Parker Avenue, Napier. The wedding party, from left: Murray Nattrass, Annette Jackson, the Groom and Bride, Tony Nattrass and Karlene Pederson.

Stuart Johnson Photos

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JEHOVAH WITNESS CONVENTION

The Centennial Hall in Napier is already showing its worth as an ideal meeting place for large gatherings. Recently the Jehovah Witnesses held an East Coast Rally in the hall, with about 300 present.

The speaker was Mr. H. Benesch, of America.

CARS IN COLLISION

A serious collision recently outside the Cabaret Cabana, Awatoto, at 1 o’clock in the morning produced the two wrecks seen below and five young people injured, two seriously. All five were under 22, and all five had head injuries and shock. The Ford Coupe was driven by Graeme Pepper of Hastings, travelling south towards Clive. The Austin Seven was driven by Brian Duncan, Taradale and was turning on to the highway from the Cabaret. The other three were in this car. They were Kevin Kilkenny of Greenmeadows, Allison Richards of Onekawa, and Yvonne Spiller, Te Awa Avenue, Napier. Both girls were seriously injured but later reports said they were progressing satisfactorily.

Always stay alert when driving.

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School Sports

Young healthy New Zealanders of the Ahuriri Primary School taking part in their annual school sports, held on the sports field adjoining their school.

Some of the younger ones had their chance under the watchful eyes of teachers and older pupils.

The senior pupils themselves take part in an inter-house relay race.

Sitting at rest in their house teams.

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NEW New Zealanders

In another quiet but impressive ceremony in the Napier City Chambers recently, six more people joined the ranks of New Zealanders when they became naturalised citizens. This is one of the few occasions when we New Zealanders make any great  show of formality. The new citizens are provided with a military escort, the mayor dons his full regalia and a distinguished speaker is usually asked to address them.

At the Mayor’s table are the Mayoress, Mrs. Tait, the former Minister of Internal Affairs, Mr. W. T. Anderton, the Mayor, Mr. Peter Tait, and an officer of the Citizenship Branch of Internal Affairs, Mr. R. T. Bywater-Lutman.

The six new New Zealanders are Mr. and Mrs. Yick Hon Chue, Mr. Chin Wee Yew, and in front, Mr. Harold Conrad Koefoed (Denmark), Mr. Chu Lam Young (China), Mr. Kristo Kazakof (Bulgaria).

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And if you fondly imagined they employed little men to cut their cut loaves, you’re sadly mistaken. These soldier sandwich loaves are seen vacating the cutter-upper on the way to the wrapper-rounder…

… where their starkness is covered in a beautiful waxed-paper print. The roll of waxed wrapping can be seen, top right, waiting to pounce on the little bare loaves as they pass beneath in endless line astern.

And now they’re ready to face the world quite unashamed during the next ten days.

Into the oven go more of the countless loaves that help to keep Hawke’s Bay alive. McLeod’s Bakery alone uses 300 sacks of flour a week and one thousand (1000) lbs. of yeast. To cope with the increasing demand the bakery is being extended to provide a cooling floor and other facilities for this modern Hawke’s Bay Bakery.

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McLeod’s BAKERY

Although we all eat bread every day, it’s just surprising how little we know about advances made in the art of bread-making. Our photographer went along to McLeod’s Bakery in Napier to get the facts. He found little of the work is now done by hand.

After the dough has been made in the big pans it is left to rise, then transferred in large dollops to the dividing machine to be cut to right weight.

From there it passes to the machine which rounds the pieces of dough into embryo loaf shape.

The proprietor, Tom McLeod, a baker of long years’ standing, stops long enough for this shot with his bakery manager, Ivan Redshaw.

Some of the staff doing up special loaves. McLeod’s Bakery turns out 40,000 loaves in a normal week. Of these, 10,000 are the sliced and wrapped variety so popular with Mums for lunches, and 300 are the long-keeping Nusoy and Nusoy Fruit loaves.

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Hastings WEDDINGS

JOBBINS – FRANKLIN

At St. Patrick‘s Church, Napier: Janice Marie Franklin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Franklin, Napier, to John Bryan Jobbins of Hamilton. The wedding party, from left: Carol Franklin; Ray Thomas, Hastings; the Groom and Bride; Rex Evans, and Rosemary Murphy of Napier. The coy little flower girl was Linda Franklin. Future home will be in Napier.
MacConnells Photo Service

MILNE – BOULT

At St. Matthew’s Church, Hastings: Patricia Valerie Boult, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Boult, Hastings, to Barry John Milne, son of Mr. and Mrs T. J. Milne, Riverslea Road. The group, from left: Pauline Boult, Christine Beswarick, the Groom and Bride, Shirley Beswarick, and Colin Boult.
Stuart Johnson Photo

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Social Shots

Members of the Hawke’s Bay Women’s Club Garden Group enjoy their monthly outing at the home of one of their members, Mrs. L. Styles, Shakespeare Terrace, Napier. Eighty-three members, with clubrooms in the T. & G. Building take part in these monthly meetings at homes in the district.
Photo by Batchelors Studios

A recent Talent Quest in Palmerston North drew members of the Kindergarten Mothers’ Club, who travelled from Dannevirke to take part.
Metro Studios, Dannevirke

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SCHOOL Gala Day

A Paddy’s Market in the Maraenui School Hall raised £44 in one and a-half hours to renovate this old Richmond Block Hall given to the school by the Maraenui Progressive Association.

Expressions of sticky hope, as the wheel of fortune takes their pennies for a ride.

At Raureka School Gala in Hastings, a Valentine tank made the day for the boys. Yes, under that mound of humanity is a tank, and what’s more, they rode in it! There were loud oooohs when it turned on the bitumen with disastrous results.

Coconut shies never lose their appeal when boys can display their prowess.

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West Shore SURF CLUB

The Westshore Surf Life Saving Club are all set for another season’s activities at Napier’s popular western beach. They’ve been making additions to their clubhouse near the school on the beach front, seen here a month ago when they opened their season.

Club president, R. R. Bickerstaff, presents Michael Carroll with his surf medallion.

Noel Booth receives his medallion.

An exhibition of mouth-to-nose resuscitation in progress in front of the clubhouse.

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Miss GUY FAWKES

A new lease of life rather than death seems to be given to Guy Fawkes each year at the Napier November 5th celebrations, where an added attraction is an ever-so-popular bathing beauty contest – to choose Miss Guy Fawkes… the girl most unlike him. A fresh north-easterly breeze was most unco-operative – goose pimples were in order.

Some of the beauties who made Napier’s Guy Fawkes night one to remember. Even some of the rockets were loathe to leave.

The judges conferring before giving their final weighty decision. They agreed it was a very pleasant assignment. From left: Neville Madden, Mary Seaton and Geoff Haggett, all members of Radio 2YZ-2ZC.

The three winners: Catherine Styner, 17, third; Sais Russell, 20, second; and Margaret Kersey, 17, “Miss Guy Fawkes”.

Another contender for the title was this attractive but un-named Australian lass.

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… & THE GUYS!

In the afternoon the guys paraded and were judged before their incineration. The leading guy won equal first place for 10-year-old Kelvin Eddy who tied with these Greenmeadows kiddies,  Arthur Corbett and Karen Hughes, with their novel entry.

Another original guy was brought for burning by Stuart, Russell and Susan Price who were third.

Part of the crowd on the beach watching the bonfires in the stiff north-easterly breeze.

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WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHS

Just a reminder of our notice in last month’s Photo News about the size of wedding photos.

Because of the increase in the number of couples wishing to have their wedding photos published, we are asking you to send in a 3 x 4 glossy print of the couple only. However, for those who particularly want a 6 x 4 wedding group in Photo News, the management has agreed to publish it on receipt of a ten shilling postal note with the 6 x 4 group photo.

This will take effect from January 1st  1961.

The Editor

DANNEVIRKE Wedding

CLARKE – EALEM

At the Methodist Church, Dannevirke: Valerie Lorraine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. Ealem, to John Francis Clarke, only son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Clarke.  Their future home will be in Pukekohe.
Barretts Studios, Dannevirke

Napier Wedding

WINTERBURN – HOWE

At St Patrick‘s Church, Napier: June Patricia Howe, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Howe, Ahuriri, to Maurice James Winterburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. Winterburn, Pukehou, HB. From left: Yvonne Rodda, Peter Winterburn, the Bride and Groom, Karen Brabet and Bevan Winterburn.

The couple will live in Napier.
Batchelors Studios

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GOLDEN Wedding

Mr and Mrs Timms recently celebrated 50 years of married life with a small function at their home, 180 Vigor Brown Street, Napier.
Batchelors Studios Photo

Engaged

A recent engagement was that of Janet Mary Taylor, twin daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Taylor, Wairoa, to Nigel, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Ross, of Hastings.
Batchelors Studios Photo

80th Birthday

Mr. W. R. Collins of Tikokino, celebrated his eightieth birthday with a party in the Tikokino Hall. Helping to cut his cake are his two great-grandchildren, Heather and Donald Giles.
Max Moverley Photo

READERS’ PHOTOS

We are always pleased to receive photographs from our readers for publication but anyone sending us pictures should realise that we reserve the right to publish them or not. Many pictures sent in are not of sufficient depth or quality to reproduce well in Photo News, and of course there are times when space is limited. However, when it is at all possible we will publish newsy pictures sent to us.

All pictures received by us become the property of Photo News and cannot be returned.

The Editor

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ANOTHER FUNCTION IN CENTENNIAL HALL

One person for every square yard of the new Centennial Hall – about 1450 – turned out for the Napier High School Old Boys’ masquerade dance, but lost much of the atmosphere by refusing to wear the masks. Why are we Kiwis so conservative?

Garden Glory

This winning garden in the annual Taradale contest was tended by Mrs. J. Phillips, 23 Guppy Road. The competition, the local flower show and the trees of the town encourage residents in their aim to be known as the Garden “City” of the Heretaunga Plains.

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SERVICE to Community

Surrounded by peaceful lawns and gardens, Duart Hospital, Havelock North, provides modern hospital treatment and care for 14 elderly patients. There is a staff of 11. So great is the demand for accommodaton that the Presbyterian Social Services Association is already planning to extend the hospital to 30 beds, although it has only been open a few years. An interesting fact: the association can provide and maintain a hospital bed at half the cost of a public hospital bed. But Duart is only one of several institutions on the East Coast run by this association. They also administer Hillsbrook Children’s Home, Havelock North, Dunblane Home for Old People and Everslie [Eversley] Home, Hastings.

Each bedroom in the East wing of Duart has a wonderful view with a glimpse of Ruapehu on a clear day.

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Afternoon teatime at Duart. This geriatric hospital was established when it was found that some of the residents of Eversley Home (established in 1952) were becoming increasingly frail and required greater care. Eversley, near Cornwall Park in Hastings, provides a home for 24 old people, five of them men. There are seven in the 70 – 80 age group, 16 between 80 and 90 and one over 90.

Miss H. Johnson, who knitted for servicemen in both world wars, is still knitting happily at the age of 90.

One of the residents, Mr. A. Leitch, is the unofficial odd-job man. At times they find it extremely hard to keep up with his demand for jobs. He is seen sharpening his saw.

In spite of his two walking sticks, Mr. Lobb finds a job for himself at Eversley as official woodman. It’s jobs like this that help residents to keep active and interested in their home life.

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Occupational therapy classes are conducted at Eversley twice a week by Miss G. Campbell. Mrs. Parsons, Mrs. Tate, Mrs. Morrison and Mrs. Dunn, are all hard at work.

One of Miss Campbell’s younger pupils, Mrs. Douglas has recently learnt to knit at 80.

The small administrative staff of four people for all these undertakings is headed by the Superintendent-Secretary, Mr. W. J. Lennon, seen in his office attached to Hillsbrook Home.

The Presbyterian Social Services Association is dependent to a large degree on donations and legacies for its funds but each year the Presbyterian Church on the East Coast contributes £5000 towards this work which last year cost £28,000. The opening of the Hettye Charles Home for elderly folk in Napier, shortly will add to this steadily increasing maintenance cost.

In the immaculate and stylish kitchen at Duart Miss King, the cook, finds it a joy to prepare the meals for the hospital.

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Hastings Wedding

DODDS – EAGLE

At St Matthew’s Church, Hastings: Nesta Elaine Eagle, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Eagle, Tikokino, to Malcolm Ross Dodds, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Dodds, Napier. From left: Patricia Gundry, Desmond Dodds, Barbara Eagle, the Groom and Bride, Frank Otter and Shirley Dodds.
Stuart Johnson Photo

NAPIER Wedding

GRIFFIN – URWIN

At St Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Napier: Pamela Urwin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. Urwin, Petone, to William Griffin, son of Mrs. and the late Mr. W. Grifin, Main Street, Napier. From left: Fred Watts, Betty Maxwell, Janice Urwin, the Groom and Bride, Patricia Ward and Peter Clark.
Batchelors Studios Photo

ENGAGED

Lois Elizabeth Watson, of Douglas McLean Av., Napier, to Graeme Tolmie Wood, Wellington.

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H.M.S Pinafore

Gilbert and Sullivan operas have always proved popular and suitable for High School performances, and the recent Sacred Heart College production of ‘H.M.S Pinafore’, in Napier, was no exception. Pinafore was presented by the boarders of the college for four nights. The full cast is on deck.

Some of the main characters of the musical. From left: Ralph, the hero, Carol Dinneen; Josephine, the heroine, Therese McAra; Admiral of the fleet, Sir Joseph Porter, Elizabeth Parker; his cousin, Hebe, Lynette Samson; The Captain, Adrienne Dunlop; Little Buttercup, Catherine Beachen.

The same group seen in the action later on when Ralph has become the Captain and the Captain has been relegated to the ranks.

Meet the  Bos’n, Janice Hartree; Dick Deadeye, the villain, Ann Campbell; and the Carpenter’s Mate, Lauris Dinneen.

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Hastings ORPHANS

It was the Hastings Orphans’ Club Annual Ladies’ Night in the Assembly Hall – an ideal occasion for honouring one of the club’s most popular members. Chief Orphan John Trotter presenting Ted Heighway with a Life Membership Badge.

This Hastings club has a thriving entertainment group. The darky minstrels in immaculate costumes are ever popular.

Among those present: Mrs. C. Hannah, Mrs. P. Hannah, Mrs. G. Hannah, Orphan G. Hannah, and 1960 Blossom Queen Helena Hannah.

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Another group of members and guests who enjoyed the evening. From left, sitting: Mrs. C. McLeay, Mrs. A. Healy, Mrs. R. McCracken, Orphan A. Stewart, Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. R. Trevor, Orphan Trevor, Mr. McLeay; and standing, Orphans McCracken and Healy.

Highlight of the evening was the presentation of “debs” to Blossom Queen Helena. They posed demurely for their photo with their bouquets. From left: Alexia Stewart, Cyrile Parkinson, Norma Compton, Billie Simpson and Jackie Burkett.

The Orphans’ Harmonica Band in action.

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MOCK WEDDING

This delightful wedding group was thrown together by chance and in some haste. It happened this way.  A group of Baptist Bible Class girls were living in Napier on a working holiday, and held a party at their residence “The Cootage”. Early in the evening they enjoyed some crystal ball gazing. A marriage was prophesied between the parties above, but impatient youth decided to hurry fate along a bit with the result you see. From left: Bob Hoy, Napier; Pauline Caines, Auckland; the happy “bride” Barbara Sly, Auckland; the not-so-happy “groom” Bernie Hambley, Gisborne; Sharon Nicklin, Auckland; and the “Reverend” Robert McGregor, the officiating padre.

Barbara with some of her happy “wedding” guests.

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Magic Carpet and It’s in the Bag

It’s a red-letter-day when Selwyn Toogood comes to town – at least for those who win some of his fabulous prizes.

In Hastings last month, young Richard Janes tried to win an air trip to Christchurch for his mother and father. When he made out, Selwyn generously threw in two extra seats for Richard and his brother.

Mrs. Jean Orbell of Hastings did the right thing for the coming holidays when she won a mystery trip for two to Norfolk Island. Just the place for a summer holiday.

Peter Davenport, of Havelock North, turned down an offer of £45 for a pig-in-a-poke which turned out to be a coffee set. This programme of “In the Bag” will be broadcast on Christmas Eve, December 24^th.

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GAIETY Goes

The intangible but definite way in which a building can become an intimate part of a community was demonstrated when the old Gaiety Theatre, in Napier, had its final showing. Many former staff members and patrons of long standing had a lump in their throats as they sang “Auld Lang Syne” at the end of the screening

8 hours later – the City Council rang the death-knell on a parking meter!

ODEON Opens

And 200 yards away and two nights later the Odeon opened in all its shining new splendour, to give Napier audiences the benefits of some of the latest improvements in film projection and theatre comfort. No peering round pillars or people here.

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Some former staff members of the Gaiety gathered round Mr. Harry Thompson, the man who founded the theatre back in 1911 and gave Napier 50 years of motion pictures. It must have been a sad but proud occasion for him as he took his place once more in the Gaiety foyer.

Born in Latvia, but now a New Zealand citizen, Bruno Romanovski is a relatively new though well-known member of  the Gaiety staff who, like the others has transferred to the Odeon. He is taking down the pubiicity round the ticket office for the last time following the final screening.

The Gaiety staff who transferred en masse to the Odeon, which could appropriately have been called Phoenix Theatre rising from the ashes and the past of the Plaza-cum-Regent and the Gaiety, too.

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In the Gaiety projection box the present and past projectionists talk things over as the last film goes on its way to the screen…

… and in the Odeon, Mr. Bishop puts finishing touches to the carpet in the foyer.

Only a few weeks ago the interior of the Odeon looked like this, as workmen raised this lattice-work of scaffolding – the costly business necessary to plaster the ceiling. This view was taken near the back, looking towards the screen.

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Odeon Opening

When the big opening night arrived at the Odeon, large crowds turned out to see the bands and the marching girls and the arrival of the Hastings Blossom Queen, Helena Hannah, and her maids as official guests of the management. The manager, Mr. Norman Darkin, led “Her Majesty” and her entourage into the theatre.

A well known Napier personality, Mr. George Paxie, hands out cigars as he chats with the general manager of Kerridge-Odeon, Mr. T. S. Townshend.

Some of the guests watch the arrival of others in the foyer before the premiere of “Doctor in Love”.

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Hastings WEDDINGS

ERNI – FARQUHAR

At St. Leonard’s Church, Hastings: Ann Farquhar, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. N. R. Farquhar, Avenue Road, Hastings, to Niklaus Erni, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Erni, Zurich, Switzerland. The group: the Bride and Groom, Joan Farquhar, Warren Farquhar, and Pamela Hughes.

JONES – PITTAR

At the Catholic Church, Hastings: Elaine Margaret Pittar, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Pittar, Wairoa, to Alan Thomas Jones, of Hastings. The wedding group, seen in Cornwall Park, are Kevin Cullen, the Groom and Bride, and Patricia Hannah.

Photos by Batchelors Studios

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21st. Birthdays

Robin John McGovern celebrated his 21st and his engagement at his home in Riverbend Road, Napier. His fiancee is Beryl Dyett of Clive.

Bob Ross, Jnr, of Napier, was another young man who celebrated his 21st and engagement together. The function was held at Liberty Hall, where Bob is seen with his fiancee, Vicky Scaife.

Graeme Pepper, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Pepper, Elsthorpe, held his 21st in the Oddfellows Hall, Hastings.

Patricia Sangster held her 21st at her parents’ home in Lumsden Road. Hastings.

Neal Keeling, son of Mrs. E. Keeling, held his party at home in Davis Street, Hastings.

Valerie Anderson turned 21 a long way from home in Oakley, N.S.W. She has been on an extended working holiday in Australia for the past three years. Her mother, Mrs. C. McKay, lives in May Avenue, Napier.

Terence Hall, who celebrated in the R.S.A. Hall, Waipawa, is seen with his mother, Mrs. W. Nelson, and his fiancee, Eleanor Jefferies of Waipukurau.
Max Moverley Photo

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Return TO THE Sea

High on dry land, this solid-looking launch has been rebuilt in recent months in a Napier backyard. It was bought as a shell from the Napier Harbour Board for which it had done many years service as a surf-boat. Completely stripped down, it has been slowly and painstakingly reconditioned by Peter Hartley and his father in Peter’s backyard at Maraenui. Much of their work was done at night with the help of light from the house, as seen in the inset at top.

Thirty feet long and eight feet in the beam, they had quite a job lifting this three and a-half ton launch on to railway iron bearers so that a trailer could be run underneath. However the task was accomplished with the aid of oil drums, a mobile crane and a fork lift, and “Kiwi” was on her way back to the water.

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At the gate they stopped long enough for this shot. From left: Mervyn White, truck driver, Peter Hartley the owner, who drives tractors on the wharf for Barry Brothers, and his father, Maxwell Hartley, who was a partner in the venture.

The big moment arrives. With sandbags all round for protection, three-odd tons swing on the end of a Harbour Board crane as she prepares to take the water in this slightly unconventional launching

Peter stands proudly in the stern as “Kiwi” moves away from the wharf heading for her sea-trials. “Kiwi” will serve them as a pleasure and fishing craft.

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NAPIER Weddings

ELLIOTT – BRYAN

At St. John’s Cathedral, Napier: Anne Patricia Bryan, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. A. E. Bryan, Napier, to Murray Charles Elliot. The wedding group, from left: Mr. R. Mackie, Miss H. Miller, Groom and Bride, R. Spargo and J. Jones, flowergirls, Mr. P. Lyes and Mrs. M. Lyes.
Batchelors Studios.

McKENZIE – BROWN

At St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church, Napier: Pauline Margaret Brown, daughter of Mr. and. Mrs. D. W. Brown, Station Street, to Andrew John Murray McKenzie, son of Mrs. R. McKenzie, Shakespeare Road. The attendants are Ruth Armstrong, Waimate, and Murray McKenzie, Gore. The couple will live at Onekawa.
Photo by A.B. Hurst & Son

Engaged

Rosemary Morgan and Peter Crossley recently announced their engagement. Rosemary is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Morgan, Hastings. Peter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. F.J. Crossley, live at Wanganui.
Batchelors Studios Photo

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MEEANEE C.W.I. SILVER JUBILEE

This year the Meeanee Country Women’s Institute celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special birthday party in the Meeanee Hall. The president, Mrs. J. Smiley, chaired the meeting. The first president, Mrs. Gordon, and another foundation member, Mrs. Collins, were present, as well as a large turnout of former members.

The Meeanee C.W.I. Choir were among these who entertained during the afternoon.

A large group of those who attended the Silver Jubilee party.

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“SUPERBIKE”

From a total of 10,000 entrants in a competition sponsored by the NZ Cycle Traders’ Federation, Barry Natusch, aged 13, of Napier, was chosen the winner. Entrants had to complete a list of cycle brand names, and write a short essay. Barry’s efforts won him the first prize – a “superbike” complete with transistor radio and all other mod. cons. The machine is completely chromium-plated.

Barry thanking the sponsors after receiving the bike from Mayor Peter Tait of Napier in a Sound Shell ceremony.

The envy of the town.

NO BELLS CHIME

An extremely difficult and unusual task was recently performed in Napier with the erection of the prefabricated steel tower of the new St. Augustine’s Church on the corner of Latham Street and Riverbend Road. The tower is topped by a copper-encased chamber which will house not only the conventional bells, but four loudspeakers to broadcast tape recordings of bells. The mobile crane from Hastings, was the only one hereabouts with a jib high enough to raise the 2½-tons framework.

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The jib of the mobile crane used for this job is so long that it can’t travel on the road fully extended. Another crane has to assemble it in situ.

The sixty-five feet of the tower swinging freely in the air as the crane manoeuvred it into position.

The tower is 4ft. 6in. square, and is anchored on a solid concrete base. It had to be jockeyed into position on its anchoring bolts. The contractor, Sid Watters, stands inside the frame while Allen Holt and Les Astwood take the strain on the rope.

The completed tower with a roughcast finish is now ready to broadcast the chimes for Christmas and the New Year

(Photos in this article by Phil Moore)

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CHINESE National Day

Young girls competing in their race at the sports meeting held in Napier to mark Chinese National Day.

The boys’ race in progress with some European friends also taking part. The meeting was held on the South Pond, just below the hospital, at Ahuriri.

This seems to be one of the few days in the year when this hard-working section of our community takes a day off, and relaxes. And if the weather is fine a sports meeting brings them together.

Cynthia Young of Napier, found a grandstand on the back of a truck.

Mrs. Fan and her bonny young daughter enjoyed the outing, too.

An elderly men’s walking race was another feature of the meeting that didn’t lack for entrants. It was won by Mr. A. L. Foo of Hastings, who kept his hat on.

And the mothers came, too. From left: Mrs. Bon Young and daughter, Mrs. Wai Young and daughter, and Mrs. Tong and grand-daughter.

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Saved by a Finger

Young Stephen Wood found himself in difficulties while sailing his dinghy at Ahuriri. He lost the drain plug from the bottom of his boat and resorted to the little Dutch boy’s expedient – he bunged his finger in the hole till help arrived in the shape of “Photo News” photographer, Phil Moore. Phil, with always an eye for a story picture, took this shot of Stephen before coming to the rescue with a spare spark plug which blocked the hole and sent Stephen safely on his way.

Family Gathering

Four generations met for the first time in Wellington recently. Seated: Mrs. J. S. Barton, Wellington (great-grandmother). Standing: her daughter, Mrs. D. R. Orsborn, Haumoana; her grandson, Mr. J. W. Orsborn, Clifton; and Mr. D. R. Orsborn. In front are Mrs. Orsborn Junior, and baby Wendy.

ANNOUNCING another SUNSHINE GIRL Contest!

Last year’s Sunshine Girl Contest was such a tremendous success that we are holding a summertime contest again. There will be many valuable prizes to be won. A difficulty arose last year with the large number of entries received late in the piece. This year – be in early – get your photographs in if possible during January and February.

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY

This is all you have to do.

Send to “Photo News”, Box 470, Napier, a glossy print – size 6″ x 3″ of yourself in a bathing suit, shorts and top, playsuit, etc. Let your picture depict a happy shot in Hawke’s Bay’s famous sunshine.

IMPORTANT – With your entry send name, address, occupation, age, and photographer’s name. (Top prize-winning amateur photographer will receive £3 of film from Batchelor’s Studios.)

Tell your photographer that the picture is for “Photo News”. Pictures by professional photographers or amateurs accepted. Photographs received become the property of “Photo News” and are not returnable.

If you are having difficulty in obtaining the services of a photographer, contact us and our photographers will make their services available.

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Napier Wedding

McINTOSH – COOKE

At St. Paul’s, Napier: Margaret Jean Cooke, of Auckland, to M. J. Graeme McIntosh, son of Mrs. Stewart McIntosh, Napier. From left: Shirley Bailey, Barry Harman, Bride and Groom, Fay Briggs and Peter Millar. Future home – Hamilton.
Candid Camera Studies

Hastings Wedding

DAVIDSON – JACKSON

At St. Andrew‘s Church, Hastings: Adrienne Jackson, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Jackson, Hastings, to Eric Davidson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Davidson, Hastings. From left: Carol Holmes, Reese Hayes, Lindsay Jackson, Groom and Bride, Nigel Davidson, and Gloria Single.
Lovell-Smith Photo

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Henry Charles HALL

This is the hall recently added to the old peoples’ community of 80 homes established in Onekawa, Napier, through the continuing generosity of Mr. Henry Charles. The hall bears his name and completes this self-contained colony which is such a pride to Napier.

At the opening, the Mayor introduced Mr. W. T. Anderton, Minister of Internal Affairs. The Bishop of Waiapu, the Right Rev. N. A. Lesser, asked for God’s blessing on the new hall.

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FINAL Jubilee

HASTINGS STREET SCHOOL JUBILEE

Children of Hastings Street School, Napier, enjoyed a magician’s show during their last school ball, held earlier in the year at the Majestic Ballroom. With the closing of the school this year after 73 years of service to the Napier community, all these children will go to other Napier primary schools in the New Year.

Children know how to enjoy themselves without reserve or inhibitions. This trio had a happy smile for our photographer, even if it was “gappy”.

But, of course, supper was a serious affair. Allison Ramsay, Jimmie Callinicos, Marie-Anne Fox, Lynn McKay and Garry Walch make short work of the fruit salad at the ball.

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For the old pupils of Hastings St. School the recent celebrations were a great thrill. Many spoken to have said how glad they are that they attended. As can be seen, the banquet in the Centennial Hall was no small affair – more than 1000 ex-pupils were present, although it was election night.

The attractive cake, with its replica of the school was cut by a first-day pupil, Miss N. Tankard, of Napier.  The headmaster, Mr. E. H. Nepia, helped her light the 73 candles, while all the hall lights were turned off. A toast to the school was proposed by the Hawke’s Bay Education Board Chairman, Mr. W. Smith.

During the day hundreds of old pupils gathered at the school, renewed old friendships, and talked over old times. The oldest pupil present, and the first to enrol in 1887, Mr. Herbert King, had the honour of ringing the school bell for the day’s activities.

Group photographs of ex-pupils of Hastings St. School appear on the following two pages.

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[Group photographs of HASTINGS STREET SCHOOL]

1881 – 1900

1901 – 1910

1911 – 1920

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[Group photographs of HASTINGS STREET SCHOOL]

1921 – 1930

1931 – 1940

TEACHERS.

EX. SCHOOL COMMITTEE.

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Waipuk [Waipukurau] Weddings

PRICE – SHUTT

At St. Joseph’s Church Waipukurau: Iris Joy Shutt, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Shutt, Christchurch, to Terence Owen Price, fourth son of Mr. and Mrs. E G. Price, Waipukurau. Future home – Wellington.

BADDELEY – RICKEY

At St. Mary’s Anglican Church, Waipukurau: Raewyn Rickey, elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs W. D. Rickey, Waipukurau, to Robert Baddeley, only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Baddeley, Kakatahi, Wanganui.

Photos by Max Moverley

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FROM Waipukurau

An “Italian Barbeque” was the way a double birthday was recently celebrated in Waipukurau at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Barlow, in Nelson Street. The two celebrating their birthdays and acting as hostess were Margaret Schmidt, dental nurse, and Colleen Barlow, a kindergarten teacher. Some of the guests are seen around the barbeque pit.

One of the guests for this occasion was Beverley Brassell.

The two girls for whom the barbeque was “laid on” – Margaret Schmidt and Colleen Barlow.

Lower Right: Jeanette Covell and Doug Watson had a little spaghetti trouble

Jeanette Covell and Doug Watson encountered difficulties with their spaghetti.

Photos by Max Moverley

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REMEMBRANCE DAY

The scene at the tree-shaded entrance to the Napier Memorial Hall as veterans of the wars honoured their fallen comrades on Remembrance Day, the Sunday nearest November 11th. This is the second such ceremony held in Napier, encouraged by the R.S.A. which is trying to have the day honoured throughout the country.

Some of the wreath-bearers advancing to the memorial and the perpetual flame in front of the building.

Some of the beautiful wreaths that were set in front of the memorial plaques. They were laid there on behalf of the citizens of Napier, the R.S.A., the ex-Navalmen’s Assn., the Air Force Assn., the Pipe Band (which was in attendance) and several other organisations and private citizens.

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MILITARY FUNERAL OF MAJOR GENERAL SIR ANDREW RUSSELL

The full military funeral of New Zealand’s grand old soldier, Major-General Sir Andrew Russell, was an impressive occasion in Hastings. Sir Andrew was general officer commanding the New Zealand Division in France and Belgium during the 1914-18 Great War. Since his retirement he had farmed his property near Sherenden. He was ninety-two. Many hundreds, including the Chiefs of Staffs, attended the service for this kindly man who endeared himself to all who knew him. His work was well done.

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AT THE Ballet

The lovely story of Coppelia was re-enacted in Napier and Hastings recently by the New Zealand Ballet. The story is about an old toymaker, Dr. Coppelius, who imagines that one of his life-size clockwork dolls, Coppelia, has come to life. Actually one of the girls of the village, Swanilda, has impersonated the doll.

The music for Coppelia was composed by Leo Delibes, and the ballet was first presented in Paris in 1870. But in spite of those 90 years, the charm of this fairy story remains undimmed.

Swanilda dances with the girls of the village in the toymaker’s room while Dr Coppelius is away. Coppelia, the doll, can be seen in the background, played by Nerida Nichols.

In the first act the young villagers enter the square and dance a lively mazurka in front of those attractive Bohemian houses.

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The other half of the programme was a New Zealand adaptation of Alice in Wonderland, first staged by the London Festival Ballet Company in 1953 with music by Joseph Horovitz. The choreography for this N.Z. production was devised by Russell Kerr and the settings were built in the N.Z. Players’ workshops.

The trial of the Knave of Hearts danced by Poul Gnatt.

The Tiger Lily dance with the Gardener and Roses.

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Takapau Wedding

HUMPHRIES – BOUSTED [BOUSTEAD]

At the Church of England, Takapau: Patricia Ann Boustead, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Boustead, Takapau, to Raymond Trevor Humphries, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Humphries, Te Awamutu. Their future hame will be at Te Awamutu.

Waipukurau WEDDING

MORONEY – DROWER

At St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Waipukurau: Lola Drower, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Drower, Porangahau, to Kevin Moroney, only son of Mr. and. Mrs. T. Moroney of Mangaorapa.

Photos by Max Moverley

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FROM TAUPO

Margaret Mika gave Taupo a win in the hurdles relay race when Nu-a-tia [Taupo-nui-a-Tia] College acted as hosts to the first spring athletic meeting held in the Taupo College grounds.

Mary Logan in the crouched position was Taupo’s first runner in the intermediate girls’ hurdle relay.

(Editor’s note: Interested to know how hurdlers get on in a relay race when jumping the hurdles on the way back.)

A new and much-used asset in the Taupo Domain is this children’s slide donated by the Jaycees. M. Morris and A. Pointon help erect it with invaluable assistance from young Robert Morris.

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GO-KART Club

A keen racer – Glenn Milne, aged 7.

Go-Karts lined up for the start of the Grand Prix at a meeting of the Hastings Go-Kart Club. The club’s membership and vehicles are increasing steadily, and the sport is proving a popular draw for the public at both the Hastings track in Irongate Road, just off Maraekakaho Road, and at the Napier club’s track at Westshore.

Cedric Thomas takes a bend at speed.

B. Ross goes right on by as three karts try to untangle themselves after a pile-up.

A fancy one-wheel pirouette from trick driver M. Whittaker.

Inside back cover

A NEW STORE FOR TARADALE

To meet the rapidly expanding growth in the town of Taradale (Hawke’s Bay’s Garden Borough) new buildings are springing up almost overnight in the shopping area.

Newest of Taradale’s modern shopping block is REX MILLS FOOTWEAR CO. LTD, an exclusive family footwear store.

This new store incorporates the latest overseas trend of self-service and pre-selection, a great boon to the hurrying shopper who can see at a glance all easy-to-fit and quick-selling merchandise.

The Children’s Department at Rex Mills’ new store has a special fitting platform for toddlers. Noddy and Big Ears will be a great attraction for the kiddies. This section of the store has an “egg-crate” ceiling.

A portion of the Self-Service Department, showing the easy way of buying popular merchandise.

The main body of the shop, showing the Men’s Section on right and the Women’s Department on left. This brand new store is spacious, airy and light, with ample room to move about.

Back cover

Next Issue
30th January

[Back cover photo – Oh, to be in Father Christmas’ shoes… if you’re a man! The fun and joy of Christmas and holiday time is captured here by Father Christmas and, from left, back: Patricia Merrick and Shirley Anstis, Napier, and Joy Ward, Hastings; in front: Yvonne Dawson, Napier, Loraine Munson, Hastings; and sitting: Janet Merrick, Napier.]