Hawke’s Bay Photo News 1966 – Number 098 December

HAWKE’S BAY Photo News
98th Issue
DECEMBER 1966
3/-

[Cover photo – No, not a sea sprite, but lovely Jan Martin at Napier. Jan, who is 21, is a clerk with the Prudential Assurance. As Jan has so many varied and interesting hobbies, we had room to list only a few, which include squash, sport in general, reading and music.]

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ROTHMANS KING SIZE REALLY SATISFIES

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HAWKE’S BAY PHOTO NEWS
VOL. 8
NO. 18
15 DECEMBER 1966

Published Monthly by
H.B. PHOTO NEWS LTD.
NAPIER
Telephone 4857, P.O. Box 685

Photographer-Editor BRUCE MacCONNELL
4857, Napier; 4026, night

Sub-Editor RAE McGILL

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OUR COVER

No, not a sea sprite, but lovely Jan Martin at Napier. Jan, who is 21, is a clerk with the Prudential Assurance. As Jan has so many varied and interesting hobbies, we had room to list only a few, which include squash, sport in general, reading and music.

BACK COVER:
Our friend “Mr Acker Bilk”. We are not sure who is serenading who – Jan-Acker or Acker-Jan!

The Science of Astrology is a subject which one is always learning and can be a lifetime of study, as it is to Mrs L.McOneny of Napier. Mrs McOneny came to N.Z. from England at the age of 21, when she was already interested in Astrology and its many side- lines. After studying for 30 years in various parts of the world including America, Mrs McOneny has only recently been able to put into practice all she has learnt.

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FUN FOR ALL AT MAREWA SCHOOL GALA

A most successful gala day was held at the school, on Saturday the 12th November.

Left: “Big John”, was one of the more popular attractions among the younger generation. Elizabeth Thomas is seen riding Big John, who is led by his owner, Paul Dudley – Paul is only six years old.

Below: Large crowd gathered around the auctioneer’s stand, where numerous articles donated by parents were auctioned.

Below left: Gavin Etheridge – turns Auctioneer.

Bottom left: Children line up for pony ride.

Bottom right: Is Jane Blewett in Fancy Dress Costume – makes a lovely Gypsy, doesn’t she.

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DIPLOMA EVENING

Recently trainee hairdressers With the H.B. Academy of Hairdressing received their Diplomas at an evening held at the Salon Eileen in Hastings Street, Napier.

Right: Is lovely Miss Sue Poole, an instructress at the Academy.

Below: hairdresser Miss Ann Goble with her model Miss Diane George, left.

Below right: Congratulations were offered to Miss Margaret Wiley who received her Diploma that evening.

A line-up of girls who received their diplomas, with their models. From left, back: Elizabeth Jensen, Ann Goble, Sue Poole (instructress), Valerie Poole and Margaret Wiley and, front row, (models) Diane Gollop, Diane George, Margaret Thompson and Penny Growden.

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A Glimpse Into Onga Onga’s Past

A fascinating glimpse into the past – when Onga Onga celebrated the opening of the old school museum recently. The original one-roomed shingle-roofed school building was restored to stage the first exhibition of historical articles, in conjunction with the Onga Onga School reunion. The opening of the school in 1875 by Colonel J.L. Herrick, was re-enacted with the appearance of Mr R.Herrick portraying his great-great-grandfather; and many other direct descendants of pioneers were suitably attired in period costume, as well as quite a number of the residents themselves.

To mark the significance of the occasion a scarlet oak was planted in the grounds of the little school by Mr Len Beachen on behalf of his brother Mr Harry Beachen of Napier, the only survivor of the original 12 pupils. Visitors and locals were able to view the “treasures” which were set up as a Victorian classroom, amongst masses of other relics – these items brought back many a memory to older members present. Above: The School-Museum.

“Colonel Herrick”. R.J.Herrick arrives-at the Sandford Arms, now the Sandford Hotel, on horseback to open the original school house.

Mrs E. S. Bibby, at the doorway of the Onga Onga Museum. The steps are made from imported Millstone (1867) from the original Onga Onga Flour Mill.

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Above: Old pupils of the school, Messrs D. Hannon, Onga, A.F. Glennie, Raumate, John Buchanan, Onga, Arthur Glennie, Hastings, L. Beachen, Waipukurau, J.B. Beachen, Waipukurau.

Left: Direct descendants of the original Sam Fletcher. Lucy, Sam Fletcher, Mrs M.Fletcher, with Harry Leach and Vivienne Bibby.

Below left: Oldest and youngest – Mr Len Beechan plants a Scarlet Oak with the assistance of Philip Rose.

Below and bottom right: Four generations, J.L. Herrick (1910), E.J. Herrick (1878), R.J. Herrick (1937) and M.J. Herrick (1964).

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Wedding Bells

O’CONNOR – SWAINSON:
On October the 15th, at St.Peter’s Catholic Church, Wairoa, Margaret Dawn, daughter of Mr and Mrs E.H. Swainson of Opoutama, married Patrick Johns, son of the late Mr and Mrs J.O’Connor. They were attended by, from left: Mark Burridge, Jim O’Connor, (Bride & Groom), Miss Judith Swainson and Miss Mary McIntyre.

NELSON – ANDERSON:
At St.Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Takapau, Shirley May, daughter of Mr and Mrs J. Anderson, of Takapau, was married to Garrie Selwyn, son of Mr and Mrs A.S. Nelson of Takapau.
WENDY STUDIOS. WAIPUKURAU.

Coming of Age

Celebrated at the Salvation Army Youth Centre, was the 21st birthday of Alison, who is pictured here with her parents, Mr and Mrs A.A. Geard.
CANDID CAMERA STUDIES. HASTINGS.

Jack, son of Mr & Mrs Arthur Boyle, celebrated his 21st birthday recently, in the Buffalo Hall, Takapau.

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ODD SHOTS

This aerial picture of Napier shows the War Memorial on the Marine Parade, back to the Cathedral, and a part of Tennyson Street.

RARE COLLECTION

This rare and beautiful collection of butterflies from all over the world belongs to Mr Tom Davies of Haumoana.Mr Davies has been a butterfly collector since he was a boy, and now has 6,000, all mounted and kept in glass boxes such as these.

FOR ALL YOUR CHRISTMAS GIFTS
visit
Chapman-Taylor Bros. Ltd.
THE DIAMOND RING SPECIALISTS
of
EMERSON STREET…NAPIER

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NAPIER HARRIER CLUB 1966

Back row: C. Hooper, R. Orringe, C. MacLachlan, P. Astwood, W. Hughes, R. Kingi, R. Bongard,M. Dolbel, W. Smith, S. Clinch, K. Henderson, M. Blundell.

Middle row: P. F. Lightband (Starter), A.P. Lightband, D. Haydock, M. Williams, E. Hodgkinson, G. Northe, R. Gibbons, R. S. Tucker (Secretary-Treasurer), S. Cook, E.H. Rye.

Front row: T. Manners, R. G. Wilton, A.B. Yeoman, (Vice-Captain), W. G. Denford (Life Member), A.I. Curtis (Club Captain), R.A. Smith (President), I.K. Finlayson (Handicapper), J.A. Milne, K. Weatherley, J. Dolbel, and absent: R. Rawnsley, A.J. Ironside and V. Jackson.
HURST STUDIOS. NAPIER.

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HOMESTEAD PRESENTED TO NOVITIATE

An old homestead, containing 42 rooms, at Orua Wharo, near Takapau, which was given to the church by the late Mrs J.C. Rolleston, became a Novitiate, after being blessed and opened at an open air mass on the 15th October.

Above: View of the congregation during mass.

Below left: Mr Dick Harris (left), M.P. for Hawke’s Bay, being introduced to Mother Superior by Mr R.de Stacpoole (centre), a descendant of the original owner of the Oruawharo homestead.

Below right: Caught in action: Some of the Nun’s are very keen photographers.

Bottom left: Mother Mary Aquina, who has charge of a community of nine, including three novices and three postulants.

Bottom right: This beautiful Grand Piano is situated in the Music Room.

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PROGRESS ON FANTASYLAND

Fantasyland is making rapid progress, and it is hoped that it will be completed sometime in January so that it can be used this summer. The Lions Club of Hastings have done a “Lions Share” of work installing the railway line, which is an enormous and difficult job. Fantasyland’s beautiful setting is in Windsor Park, Hastings.

Above: Nick Day, Murray and Denny Heaton are flat out spreading the shingle along the line to bed it down, after it was tipped there by the front-end loader.

Right: Group of Lions levering the railway line into the proper curves.

By the number of children already patronizing Fantasyland, it proves how popular it will be.

Right: One of the bridges for the railway which has just been put in position.

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HENRY HILL SCHOOL ORCHESTRA

Here is a glimpse of the revolutionized method of teaching music in today’s modern schools. As part of the five section music teaching at Henry Hill School, there has been formed an orchestra in which every child in Std’s 2, 3 and 4 expresses their musical talents in some way. The orchestra, under the direction of the Headmaster, Mr R.L.Jackson, consists of 12 guitars, 50 ukuleles and 60 recorders being played in accompaniment to 40 singers.

Above: The guitar and ukulele players warm up for the next song – the music most popular with the orchestra is in the form of Folk Music.

Above: The children during one of the actual music reading lessons. Besides the playing and singing, note reading is also taught.

Left: The recorder section.

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MARRIED

CAMPBELL – STURM:
At St. Paul’s Anglican Church, on October the 22nd, Sharyn Kay, daughter of Mr and Mrs R. Sturm, of Wairoa, married Peter William, son of Mr and Mrs J. Campbell of Dunedin. They were attended by, from left: Mr N. Sturm, Miss Anne Sturm, (Bride & Groom), Mr Joe Holland and Miss Lorraine Saba.

McWHA – PEARSON:
Karen Lorraine, daughter of Mr and Mrs C. E. Pearson, was married to Alan Francis, son of Mr and Mrs D.L. McWha of Murchison, in St Paul’s Anglican Church, Wairoa. The couple were attended by, from left: Mr Donald Robertson, Miss Brenda O’Donnel, Misses Sandra and Wendy Pearson.

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ANNUAL NATIONAL DANCING COMPETITIONS

The Annual National Dancing Competitions held by the Hawke’s Bay Centre of the N.Z. Piping and Dancing Association was held in St. John’s Hall Hastings, on November the 5th.

Right: Taking a rest in the sun, is this happy group awaiting their turn to dance.

Below: To enable the judge to keep both eyes on the competitors, a “writer”, in this case Christine Wilson (left), assists judge, Frances MacKay.

Right: Time for a tea break – for Mrs E. Bray, dancer Jenny Ingram and her mother Mrs W. Ingram.

All four dancers are in mid air, as they show their paces in the Reel O’Tulloch.They are: Robyn Steenson, Gloria Bishop, Judy Campbell and Dianne McMillan.

Right and far right: Concentrating hard in the under 6 years Highland Fling, are Morag McDonald and Sheryl Tean.

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CRIPPLED CHILDREN’S PARTY

Due credit and thanks was paid to a group of “Helpers” who help the Crippled Children in the H. B. Branch of the N.Z. Crippled Children’s Association, at a morning tea held at the home of Mrs M. Johnston of Taradale.

Above: The large group of “Helpers” pictured with Mr K.G. Collins, who is the President of the H. B. Branch.

Left: Are some of the women who do so much to help these handicapped children. They are, from left: Mesdames Johannsen, Napier, H. Miller, Hastings, M. Hopkins, Hastings, J. Thomas, Napier, Miss E. Gardiner, Napier, and Mrs E. Coe, Hastings.

A few of the delightful toys, bags, cushions, baskets, etc. which are made by the children.

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The children themselves had a party too, where they were able to display the toys they made.

Left: These four boys can smile proudly as they hold up the toys they have made. They are, from left: Lloyd Bott, aged 12, Kelth Rommeril, aged 9, Mrs H. Miller, the boys’ helper, Raymond Karaitiana, aged 14, and front row, Garrie Stark, aged 11.

Below: Another group of happy children with their helper, Mrs S.K. Menzies, are, from left: Bill Sargisson, Gillian Philpott, Margaret Westall and Paula Whitton.

Below left: Seen with Bill Sargisson again are Mrs E. Hopkins and Mrs P. Gifford.

Bottom: A gay picture was taken to finish off the party.

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Wedding Bells

DUNN – CUNNINGHAM:
At St. Augustine’s Church, Janet, daughter of Mr and Mrs R. A. Cunningham, to Richard Dunn. They were attended by, from left: (Bride and Groom) Terry Saba, Brenda Baldock, Bill Morgan, Robin Elliott, David Sykes and Patricia Kay.
BATCHELOR’S. NAPIER.

WILSON – McAULEY:
An unusual setting for a lovely wedding, between Dora May, daughter of Mr and Mrs G.H. McAuley of Bay View and David Wilson. Mr and Mrs Wilson were married in Dunningston Kirk, Edinburgh, Scotland, on the 22nd October.
BATCHELOR‘S. NAPIER.

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PHOTO NEWS WISHES YOU ALL A VERY MERRY XMAS AND A HAPPY, PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
HAVE A BALL – BUT BE CAREFUL WITH THAT CELEBRATING – DON’T BE LIKE OUR “MR R.U. BOMBED”.

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YE OLDE WORLDE DINE ‘N DANCE FOR THE BAY

A cocktail party was held on December the 1st, to signify the offical opening of “The Stables” Dine’n Dance at Ormlie Lodge, Omaranui, owned by Mr & Mrs Stephens. “The Stables” was just that, but the decor is now somewhat changed. Basically the stables are the same with all the original oak beams etc. On the left is what used to be the Horse Boxes and Hayloft, whilst on the right was the Coat House, Stable Boys’ room and Harness room. The beautiful antiqued panelling around the walls blends with the massive brick fireplace, as do the Colonial type tables and chairs.

Mr Terry Coyle and Mr Brian Howlett, guests at the Cocktail Party, are being attended by waitress Mary Murray, who is in the uniform to be worn by waitresses.

On the balcony overlooking the dance floor-dining room, are Mr Stephens, his son, Mrs Stephens, The Mayor of Taradale (Mr Arthur Miller) who is making the opening speech. and Mr Aubrey.

Also in attendance, Mr Eric Mason of the Herald Tribune, and Miss Patricia Cunning, well known N.Z.B.C. Women’s Hour personality.

A group of the people at the opening. This area was where the original horse boxes and hayloft was.

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ROAD SAFETY XMAS CHECK

Car
1. Warrant of Fitness
2. Registration
3. Lights (Check your lights with the load you will carry when travelling)
4. Reflectors
5. Outside Rear Vision Mirror when towing.

Trailer-Caravan
1. Registration
2. Warrant of Fitness
3. Tail lights
4. Red Reflectors
5. If over 6′ in width with or without the load you must have white marker lights.
6. Safety chain.

Front of Caravan
WHEN TOWING TRAILER-CARAVAN, YOUR SPEED LIMIT IS 40 M.P.H.
REMEMBER TO CARRY YOUR DRIVER’S LICENCE.

Front Of Car

Rear Of Car

Rear Of Caravan

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DONT FINISH YOUR HOLIDAY LIKE THIS!

THE MAIN CAUSES ARE:
Drink – Dangerous Overtaking – Following Too Close – Failing To Keep Left
AND
Impatience:

CAUSED BY PEOPLE TOWING WHO WILL NOT PULL OVER TO THE LEFT.

POLITE NOTICE
WANTED
GOODWILL
on the road this Christmas

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THE FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS

The children of The Netherlands Society Oranje H. B. were having a marvellous sing-song whilst ce1ebrating the Feast of St. Nicholas, at the Manchester Unity Hall, Napier, on Saturday the 3rd of December. The Dutch people in N.Z. celebrate the feast on the 6th December or as near as possible to that date. Even though the majority of the children were N.Z. born, they keep up their lovely tradition on the birthday of the patron saint of children. In Holland St. Nicholas usually goes round from house to house on the eve of the 5th, leaving a gift for each child; he is helped by his favourite servant, “Black Peter”.

Left: Is St.Nicholas and Black Peter.

Below left: Sitting on St. Nicholas’ knee after receiving their gifts are Maria and Wilma Snoek.

Little John Meyer sang a favourite St. Nicholas song to a delighted audience. John is shaking hands with Black Peter.

Below: Mrs Lukhassen at Greenmendows stands by as more children receive a gift and a few words from their patron saint.

Wonder what good things St Nicholas is whispering to Marcell Slaghter.

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CARE TO DANCE?

Do you think the Shake, Twist, Monkey, Jive, Rock ‘n Roll, Baby Elephant, The Ape and a score of other modern dances which have replaced the elegance of ballroom dancing as it used to be, will soon be out again? Perhaps not, but the popularity of ballroom dancing is on the increase. This may be seen at the dancing classes which are held at the Top Hat, under the instruction of Mr Bob Gannaway. Mr Gannaway teaches all dances, from Old Time up to Modern Ballroom, Latin American and Social Dancing, to students of all ages, ranging from the youngest at 9 years to the eldest at 71 years – see, it is not too late to learn! As well as the classes at the Top Hat, Mr Gannaway also has about 285 pupils from different schools around Napier.

Below left: Waltzing their way to future ballroom pleasure, are little Deborah and Toby Easton.

Below right: A group of young dancers concentrating hard on the steps of the Maxina.

Above: The students line up for a photo.

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Above: Mr & Mrs Shepherd enjoying a turn at the Rhumba.

Right: Mr Bob Gannaway and Clare Shepherd give a polished performance of the Tango.

Below: A group of pupils learning the Cha Cha.

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SCHOOL GALAS

Te Awa School Gala

Several schools in Napier and Hastings were centres of feverish activity, as they got under way with their gala days. The first school visited was Te Awa School in Napier.

Left: The City of Napier Brass Band made a hit when it played numbers from several popular musical shows.

Below left: The money which didn’t land in the saucer in the centre of this pool was retrieved and put into the school funds. Money, thrown which landed in the saucer was doubled and refunded, though probably to be tossed in again, and lost. Great sport!

Below: These three wee tots, Debbie Laurent, Wendy Miskin and Vivianne Tasser, danced a bear to the brass band music.

Westshore Gala

The second visit took Photo News to the Westshore school gala, where children had a choice of a mass of things to do.

Left: Yes, these gala days are thirsty work.

Below: At one of the stalls, children found plenty of reading matter to pore over and buy.

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Above left: Crowd of enthusiastic boys around Coconut Shie.

Above: Mr G. Nicholson, though not in a terribly safe position, is collecting what coconuts there were knocked down.

Left: Hoorah for Santa Claus – the love of all the children.

Hastings Girls’ High School Gala

Hastings Girls’ High School was the next stop to record some gala pictures. Though not in full swing on arrival, there was still quite a bit of activity.

Below left: Michelle Le Prou of Hastings hasn’t any fear of heights, and is enjoying her horse ride.

Below right: The assistants at the Coconut Shie [Shy] were hard at work.

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BAND OF THE MONTH

The Shondells Dance Band

The Shondells, this month’s band, were formed in 1964, and have played together in many parts of H.B. but mostly in Hastings. The versatility of this band enables them to play for the demands of almost any type of function. The members are, from left, Gary Macklow, rhythm guitar, Kerry Ryan, bass guitar and vocalist, Roy Waterrevs, lead guitar, Paul Affleck, drums, (all these boys are of Hastings) and Ross McKelvie, piano, of Napier. This photograph was taken whilst the boys were playing at the Car Club Christmas party earlier this month.

A COLOURFUL CHOIR

A group of children from the Takapau School Choir who took part in the Music Festival, held in Waipawa.
WENDY STUDIOS. WAIPUKURAU.

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CHRISTMAS AGAIN

Once again Christmas is upon us, bringing huge rushes, decorations, fun fairs for children, headaches for Mums and Dads, and of course “Father Christmas”. Father Christmas was found this year in Blythes of Napier Treasure Tunnel which was a spectacle of colour and animation. The scene down there depicted the story of Mary Poppins, and good old Father Xmas.

Left: General view in the Mary Poppins Gallery.

Above: 20-months-old Graham Rogers is completely engrossed in this particular scene.

Below: Aaron Lawton of Bay View watching the dancing penguins.

Above: Graham Rogers with Santa.

Below: Perhaps Margaret Evans of Onekawa is looking for Mum so she can show her yet another scene she has discovered from Mary Poppins’ story.

Right: Little Murray Lum doesn’t seem too sure of Father Christmas; we think it’s Murray’s Dad who is holding him.

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LIFE MEMBERS

Miss Gladys Symes, who is a Life Member for this month, has had a very full, gay and active life in both the worlds of the Hastings Amateur Athletics and Cycling Club and Hastings Old Girls’ Basketball Club – a Life Member of both.

Miss Symes is at present a secretary with McCormick Assessors Ltd and McCormick’s Ltd. in Hastings. She was born and has lived all her life in Hastings where she joined the Amateur Athletics Club in 1929, was a member of the executive before and after the War, and is now president. She took an active part in sports, and was the Hastings, H.B. & Poverty Bay Centre’s sprint champ, from 1932-41, also winning three national sprint titles between 1940 & 1941. As present president of the H.B. Basketball Association since 1955, Miss Symes is also President of the Hastings Basketball Referees’ Association, vice-president of the N.Z. Basketball and Referees Assoc. and is N.Z.’s Referees practical examiner, and was herself a H.B Rep from 1930 to 1940, a North Island Rep from 1935, 36 and 38, coach for teams from 1936 to 1954. Miss Symes is at present one of the three selectors for the N.Z. Basketball team which is going to Perth in the near future for the second world tournament.

Such a marvellous sport and club supporter, Miss Symes is a Life Member to be proud of.

Mr R.H. “Reg” Cabot, of Hastings, is our second Life Member this month, and also of the Hastings Amateur Athletics and Cycling Club. From 1923 to the present day, Mr Cabot has had such a full sporting and sporting-committee life, it is quite staggering to think that one man could fit so much into his life. To list all of Mr Cabot’s championship titles, his representative and committee capacity in the sporting world, would need almost a complete “Photo News” magazine on its own. To list just a few of his achivements, there were walking championships for seven consecutive years with Timaru Boys’ High, Otago University, Otago Provincial teams, he has captained numerous Athletic Clubs, represented N.Z. in athletics, also H.B., and Otago, was a track inspector at the British Empire Games in Auckland in 1950, president of the Hastings Athletic Association for 5 years, a Hastings Athletic Club and H.B. athletic representative for 16 years.

Not being satisfied with walking, athletics, Harriers Cross Country Clubs, committee membership, varsity debates etc. Mr Cabot also won shooting championships when competing with Commonwealth teams in the Suez Canal zone during the war, won two boxing titles, played tennis, golf, badminton, football and cricket. Whew!!! makes you weary, doesn’t it. We were wondering how many hours Mr Cabot has in his day!

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CAMERA PATROL

Clive Store has a Facelift

After extensive interior and exterior renovations, Bruce Baird Ltd., at Clive can now offer the “new look”. Mr Baird, the proprietor, who last year did an extensive tour of 21 countries with a group of retailers, has incorporated some of the ideas which he gained from masses of retail stores visited during his trip. The new wide frontage is unique, as the white lettering is made of metal and the store’s emblem is now displayed to its full extent.

“GOING UP” CEREMONY

Scouter Ray Bacon who in Cubmaster of the St. Mathew’s Kauri Pack in Hastings, is seen shaking hands with Andrew Wilton who has all the Cub badges a Cub can get. Andrew is now going up to the Scouts – a proud moment indeed.

Below: Hastings Cubs and Scouts had a flying visit by Cubs from the Te Hapara Air Scout Group in Gisborne. This photo was taken at Weka Scout Camp, Risington.

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THE WATTIES 1500

In spite of the bad weather for most of the final days’ play, in the Fourth J. Watties Canneries 1500 Golf Tournament, there was a crowd of 1,100 to watch proceedings. Excitement was high as the leading professionals from both N.Z. and Australia played out the course at the Hastings Golf Club at Bridge Pa. This year’s winner was Bob Charles, who was straight from the N.Z. Open at Paraparaumu. Charles won in the final round with 63, and equalled the course record which included 7 consecutive birdies.

Right: D. J. Sullivan readies himself to putt.

Below 1eft: Sir James Wattie, watches at a distance as Charles (below centre and right) putts, straightens and watches his ball to the hole.

Bottom: From a sea of umbrellas the spectators watch the familiar swing of D.J. Sullivan.

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PHOTO NEWS Sunshine Girl Contest
WINNER WILL RECEIVE
An Air Ticket from H.B. to any N.A.C. Centre in N.Z.
£20 Cash from Photo News
PLUS AN EXCITING NEW SLIMLINE G.E.C. ALL BAND TRANSISTOR RADIO – FROM
DUCKWORTHS OF NAPIER…

CONDITIONS OF ENTRY
SEND A 3 x 4 GLOSSY BLACK AND WHITE PRINT:
to Photo News, Box 685, NAPIER.

The judges’ decision will be final, and no correspondence entered into.
Photo News reserves the right to publish any, or all, Photographs submitted.
Closes March 12, 1967.

BEST COLOUR SHOT
When sending in your Sunshine Girl Contest photo, send along a 2¼ square colour transparency, (Ektachrome X) – you could win: £15.0.0. worth of goods, from:
Goldmans Pharmacy
In this special colour section – If published on cover of Photo News, you will receive £5.0.0. as well as the above prize.
YOU COULD WIN BOTH SECTIONS.

Plus – Place getters will receive Consolation Prizes to approximate value of: 2nd £30, 3rd £20, 4th £15, 5th £10 and 6th £5 FROM –
THE ITEMS, KINDLY SPONSORED BY THE FIRMS LISTED BELOW.

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Sitting and coloured enlargement to the value of £6.10.0.

McARAS LTD., Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Voucher to the value of £5.0.0.

JACK REIZER, Jeweller, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Jewellery to the va1ue of £5.5.0.

BON MARCHE, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Garments to the value of £5.5.0.

McCONNELLS PHOTO SERVICES, Dickens Street, NAPIER.
Goods to the value of £5.0.0.

SHOE FASHIONS LTD., Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Shoes to the value of £5.0.0.

BEST & CO., Dalton Street, NAPIER.
½ dozen Pottery Coffee Mugs to the value of £3.17.0

REMBRANDT BEAUTY SALON, Kennedy Road, NAPIER.
Cold Wave to the value of £3.15.0.

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RAY HUTCHISON LTD., Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Small furnishing to the value of £3.3.0.

FINES LTD., Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Ladies’wear to the value of £3.3.0.

JANS BEAUTY SALON, Dalton Street, NAPIER.
Re-style – Permanent wave to value of £3.3.0.

STORTFORD LODGE HOTEL, STORTFORD, HASTINGS.
Dinner for two. £2.15.0.

ROSSER & COLES LTD., Jewellers, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Jewellery to the value of £3.0.0.

EARDISLEY HOTEL, HAVELOCK NORTH.
Dinner for Two.

RAMON BANKS SALON, Heretaunga St. HASTINGS.
Hairstyling to the value of £3.3.0.

SABA FASHIONS, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Voucher to the value of £3.3.0.

JAMES BANQUET LOUNGE, Dickens Street, NAPIER.
Dinner for four (complete menu).

RUSSELL ORR LTD., Box 181, Karamu Road, HASTINGS.
Free sitting and 8 x 1O print to value of £2.2.0.

F.W. JENKIN & SON, Jeweller, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
To the value of £2.2.0.

MAYFAIR HOTEL, Karamu Road, HASTINGS.
Dinner for two.

DENTON-WYATT LTD., Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Book to the value of £1.10.0.

FOSTER-BROOKS, Booksellers, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Book voucher to the value of £1.10.0.

HAND BAG HOUSE, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Gloves and stockings to the value of £1.10.0.

MARSDENS, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Fountain Pen to the value of £1.10.0

FRENCH GLOVE HOUSE, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Box of stockings to the value of £1.10.0.

MILADY FASHIONS, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS.
Voucher to the value of £1.10.0.

GASSON PHOTOGRAPHY, Gloucester Street, TARADALE.
Free sitting and 10 x 8 enlargement, £1.7.6.

CORBETTS THE JEWELLER, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Jewellery to the Value of £1.1.0.

BATCHELORS CAMERA HOUSE, Heretaunga Street, HASTINGS and Tennyson Street, NAPIER.
Photographic Services to the value of £2.2.0.

McCLURGS, Hastings Street, NAPIER.
Jewellery to the value of £2.2.0.

CRITERION HOTEL, Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Dinner for two

SYD TAYLOR & CO. LTD., Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Lamp shade to the value of £2.0.0.

WHITE HERON, (Napiers most exclusive restaurant) Browning St., NAPIER.
Deluxe executive luncheon for two.

BISSELL ELECTRIC, Dickens Street, NAPIER.
Goods to the value of £2.0.0.

RUSSELL & SMITH LTD., (Your favourite record shop) Heretaunga St., HASTINGS.
Long Playing Record £1.19.6

R. F. WHITAKER LTD., Lower Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Book token to the value of £1.0.0.

ROBT. G. NEWELL LTD., Lower Emerson Street, NAPIER.
12″ L.P. Record £1.19.6.

BECKS PHARMACY LTD., Emerson Street, NAPIER.
Dana French Perfume or Yardley Cosmetics £1.0.0.

YET ANOTHER SPECIAL……
THE LA RONDE RESTAURANT PRIZE. – to the girl who receives the most votes each month:
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READERS: The judges would appreciate your opinion – cut out this official voting form to vote for “Your” choice – post to:
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Wedding Bells

HOLDEN – DOWNEY:
At St.Mathew’s Anglican Church, on the 26th November, Margaret Nancy Joan, second daughter of Mr & Mrs E.G.Downey of Hastings, married William Spencer, third son of Mr & Mrs J. N. Holden of Te Awanga.
LOVELL-SMITH. HASTINGS.

LISSETTE – MANEY:
Jennifer Jane, elder daughter of Mrs G.H. Bone of Hastings and Mr G. A. Maney of Palmerston North, married Leslie Maxwell, elder son of Mr & Mrs M.W. Lissette of Hastings, in St. Mathew’s Anglican Church, Hastings.
LOVELL-SMITH. HASTINGS.

CODD – FERGUSON.
Susan Mary Ferguson, grand-daughter of Mr & Mrs Gordon Walker, married David Victor, son of Mr & Mrs H. C. Codd of Puketapu, in the Puketapu Church recently.
MacCONNELS PHOTO SERVICE. NAPIER

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Wedding Bells

HENSKIE – THOMSEN:
At St. Paul’s Church on the 12th November, Betty, daughter of Mrs and the late Mr R. Thomsen, married Brian, son of Mr & Mrs P. Henskie, of Wellington. They were attended by, from left: Trevor Brooker, Miss K.Cox, (Groom and Bride), Selwyn Arrow and Miss Lesley Tarren.

NEWS FROM WAIROA

BANNER PRESENTATION

Mr I. Curtis, who is the District Governor, is presenting a banner to Mr L.Montgomery, President or the newly formed Lions Club in Wairoa on the occasion of their Charter Dinner on the 19th November.

Pictured with her mother and brother John, is Miss Glenis MacDonald, whilst celebrating her 21st birthday party. Glenis has just sat her finals at the Hastings Memorial Hospital.

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“GOING UP” CEREMONY

Left: Cub Chris Hurdle “Going Up” to the Scouts, is being greeted by Scoutmaster W. O’Connell, as Cubmaster Mrs T.Payne looks on.

Above: Scoutmaster W. O’Connell welcoming another Cub, Clyde Smith, to the troop on the same occasion. Mrs J.Bird, Cubmaster, looks on.

BOWLING TOURNAMENT

Left: The winning team at the recent Trades Bowling Tournament, Wairoa. being presented with their trophy by the President of the Wairoa Bowling Club, Mr T. Delaney. Members of the winning team: Colin Campbell, P. Kennedy, R. Stairmand, and T. Duley. Looking on are runners-up, Messrs J. Curtis, T. Dunn, A.Emmanuel and K.Whitehead.

Below: General View of No. 2 Green at Trades Tournament.

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23RD MARCHING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Nelson Park, Hastings offered a scene of precision marching, and a spectacle of colour when the girls from 30 marching teams from Hawke’s Bay gathered for the 23rd Marching Championships.

Right: In their high hats, white tunics and Black Watch tartan skirts, the Central Grenadiers from Waipukurau, led by J. Spencer, made a smart team.

Below: “At ease” was the call, from the leader, K.Wilson, to the Legionettes, a junior team of Waipukurau.

Below right: Even busy Marching Girls must eat. Here are four of the Pioneer Kilties team from Wanganui.

“At-ten—shun!” called A. Bennett, leader of the Karamu Juniors, of Hastings.

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HASTINGS-NAPIER Y.M.C.A.’S DISPLAYS

The Hastings Gymnastic Display in the Y.M.C.A. Stadium on the 12th December was a huge success, with a large attendance. Napier also held its end-of-year display in the Majestic Hall, on the 11th of December – as was Hastings, it also was a success.

Below: Member of the Hastings Y.M.C.A. performing on the Olympic apparatus – rings.

Quite a terrific sight, as the gym team goes through its paces, during the balance exercises.

The spectacular finale at Hastings Y.M.C.A. was 60 children who came running in bearing flaming torches, and formed the Y.M.C.A. Insignia.

Over to the Majestic in Napier, to see Midgets crossing the beam, in the Confidence course. They are, front, Gay Usmar, Brett Riddell, Steven Crabb and Barbara Smith.

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Above: Harry Lawson is throwing David Christie with a Tomoenage (Stomach Throw).

Below: Miss Elizabeth Gollop, Physical Instructress, helps Christine McIvor go into a forward roll on the box.

Above: Susan Davey is in a Scale Balance on the Olympic Beam.

Below: A Fencing Demo was given by John Joanes (Napier) back to camera, and Lewis Harrison (Hastings). They are making the sparks fly in a Saber Bout. Mr Rex Smith, left rear, also enjoys the action.

“Hey! You’ve got my leg.” “No, you’ve got mine”. Whose leg have they got? These are the junior boys, legs locked doing Indian Leg Wrestling.

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HASTINGS UNDERWATER SWIMMING CLUB SOCIAL

Roughly 200 guests attended the Hastings Underwater Club’s end-of-year social in Hastings recently.

Left: Seven members and guests who really enjoyed the evening were, from left: Joan, John Smith, Barbara Price, Terry Atkinson, Bob Webby, Ju1ie Smith and Eric Richards.

After a lot of wangling, the committee members managed to coax rep. diver and president of the Club, Ian Neilsson (centre), to have his photo taken, with secretary Keith Bishop, left, and treasurer Bob Webby, right.

Also there were Dave Mudgeway, Sam Dockery, Ken Kitt and Mrs Ayres.

Below: Sharing a joke are Henry Paraha and Keith Bishop.

Below left: “The Boss” and his boys!

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THE HACKETT’S CAST THEIR VOTE
by D. Hanger

“Well, Stan, who do I vote for?” asked Katharine Hackett of her husband. Stan, who had. been sitting in the lounge of their Raeburn Street home in Napier, enjoying the luxury of a Saturday morning after-breakfast cup of coffee, was thereby prompted to remember that today was the day that John Citizen exercised his authority over his governors.

“Who do you vote for?”

“I’m blowed if I know,” was his less than illuminating reply. “I’m still no nearer to deciding that question than I was when you asked me a couple of weeks ago.”

When Katharine had first posed the question, Stan had decided he would take a little more interest than usual, in what the warring factions had to say. Consequently he had viewed with keen interest the television “Party Political Programmes“ and the “Question and Answer Forums” so thoughtfully organised by the N.Z.B.C. He decided too that he would force himself to “read” what the newspapers decided to let him know on what who had said about which, or more often, about whom.

And so it came to pass that for two weeks Stan became a political science student. The difficulty was, political science seemed to be the last thing the politicians wanted him to know anything about. On the other hand, he had gained a great deal of knowledge on the art of non censorable and legal defamation, innuendo, and double talk. From all this he was apparently expected to make an intelligent decision as to who should represent him and his family for the next three years in the House of Representatives. Katharine’s question brought home the unpleasant truth that the big day had arrived to find him still swimming around in the murk. Again he now tried to grapple with such weighty subjects as £1,000,000 a week interest — or was it £7,000,000 a year? – Viet Nam (Katherine had wanted to know “what’s all this about bringing back our soldiers from Korea?”); the Federation of Labour; Federated Farmers; and looming bankruptcy on a national scale. He also remembered that somewhere in the background there was something about a nebulous I.M.F. that seemed to hover around in suspended animation in some far off place and that the mystical super beings that made up this organisation were very likely to move in and take over the country anyway. Now what did I.M.F. stand for? He knew he should know, if only because one or two of his friends had glibbly rattled off profound arguments for and against the use of its unlimited supply of loot. What was so frustrating was that they had seemed to know exactly what it all meant and how it all worked. Or did they? “Infamous Money Fiddlers” seemed to be appropriate, but Stan was reasonably certain that this wasn’t quite it. He decided to ask Katharine, just out of curiosity – after all, her vote was just as powerful as his. Katharine, in the meantime, had gone off about her housely chores, having come to the conclusion that her adviser needed more time to answer what to her mind seemed a simple enough question.

At that point his six-year-old daughter, Marilyn, tearfully wandered in through the French doors to announce that brother David, a four-year-old dynamo, had hit her on the head. Stan, whose brain was thoroughly absorbed with the affairs of State, considered this to be an unreasonable intrusion on his cogitations, but conceded that family affairs must come first. He carefully considered how he should approach this latest crisis to family unity and came up with a brilliant solution: “Marilyn,” he said with masterly firmness “go outside and play.”

“But. Daddy, David . . . ”

Some five minutes later, Marilyn capitulated and raced outside to lay the foundations for the next crisis.

Stan was left to ponder the impossibility of reaching a decision on the country’s future while at the same time fulfilling the far more complex role of family referee, judge. and jury.

He found Katharine pegging out the washing. “What does I.M.F. stand for?” he casually enquired of his wife.

“Stan, you do make me angry at times. How should I know what I.M.F. stands for? If you were to ask what needs doing around here, I’d answer you quick enough. Anyway, what on earth do you want to know that for?”

“It’s a very important election issue and has a lot to do with finding the money to run the country and buy your stockings.”

“Look! You just tell me: who to vote for and let me get on with my work or I won’t have time to get out to vote at all – in fact,

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I can’t see the sense in voting anyway. What are you going to do about this washing line?” she enquired, swinging the rotary line around with good effect. “It’s been screeching its head off for weeks. I don’t understand why the neighbours haven’t complained.”

Stan prudently retired to meditate further, but he took the wise precaution of meditating to the accompaniment of the motor mower, which, he discovered once again, also needed some attention.

At lunch time Stan still hadn’t made any headway. Kirk? Cracknell? Holyoake? Richman, poorman, beggarman . . . .

In between ironing out a slight difference of opinion between David and Marilyn as to who had the best teacher, he made another attempt to make this voting business a partnership decision. “Who do you like best of the Napier candidates?” he asked.

“Marilyn, don’t worry about what David is doing. Just get on with your lunch – what did you say dear?”

Stan patiently repeated his question.

“As a matter of fact,” said Katharine. “I don’t know who they are, so you had better explain very carefully what I am supposed to do or I’ll end up … David! Did you ask if you could leave the table?” Stan never did find out what Katharine was likely to end up doing, but David executed a prompt about turn and dutifully recited the prescribed words, thereby solving his problem with polished and practised ease.

With less discernment than his son. Stan doggedly pursued his elusive objective: “Hollands – he’s Social Credit; Kidson. National; and Christie, Labour.” Now, he thought, Katharine would have to give him a direct answer to that one.

“Does it really matter what their names are?” said Katharine with maddening innocence. “Don’t I just vote for which ever party I want? You just tell me which name I am to write down – National, Labour, or Social Credit. Let’s not complicate the matter any more than it already is. It’s just a nuisance having to trapes [trapse] off down to the school to vote on something we don’t know anything about. And obviously you don’t know anything about it either, because you keep on asking me these silly questions.”

Stan began to wonder if Government for the people by the people really had any substance in fact. “Honey, you don’t write down anything. There are three names on a piece of paper – at least I think there are only three standing here – and you cross out all the names you don’t want to vote for.”

“When are we going down to the school anyway?” Katharine asked, this clearly being of greater moment than whose names got crossed out. Naturally, this question opened up a whole gambit of new ideas on how the family was going to spend the afternoon. By the time that had all been sorted out, the table had been cleared and the dishes washed and dried. Stan at long last came to the conclusion that he wasn’t going to get any help from his equal-vote partner, and retired to the lounge once again.

After successfully persuading the budding gymnasts to do their “tricks” out on the lawn, he continued his mental debate. “Now, if I was in Hobson, I’d vote Social Credit just to let the other two know that we, the people, did count for something in spite of their farcical performances over the last three or four weeks. By Jove! Ralph Meadows had put his finger on it yesterday at the Onekawa when he had made the statement – “Cast your vote and cut your throat.” Stan couldn’t help feeling that it didn’t matter a damn who he voted for. The ins and outs of government were just beyond him. He had no particular leanings in any direction. Nine years back he had voted Labour and as he and Katharine had both been working at that time they had benefited considerably from the £100 rebate that followed Labour’s victory – at least he had backed a winner then. The following election he had switched his allegiance in protest of the ’58 budget, and again backed a winner. “If only I had as much luck at the races I’d make a fortune,” he thought, rather irrelevantly, to himself as he cast his mind back on past decisions.

“Right! Let’s look at the party bosses.” In his mind the debate was beginning to warm up. “What have they done to convince me either way? Not a darned thing,” was his immediate reply to his own question. As far as he could see the only lasting impression that had come out of the month-long circus was what they thought of each other – unfortunately, he was inclined to agree with all of them. “I bet they drink together in the same club and chuckle over the points they had scored off each other in the various acts and scenes of their stage performances. Just one big party game to them. God! What a mess we’ve got ourselves into. I suppose thousands of wives are asking their husbands the same fool

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question. Try talking to anyone about the election and they look at you pityingly and make some insane statement about the “Tiri”, and what a boner National had pulled on that one, and hadn’t Labour pulled the plug out on the Viet Nam issue? “Welching”. “Pride of Nation”. “Over-borrowing”. “Under-borrowing”. Why the blazes doesn’t someone come out with some down to earth, honest explanations. Explanations that give a straight down the middle reason behind this or that action?”

Just when he was working himself up into a state of indignant rage at the manner in which the politicians seemed to look on him as an imbecile, the countdown was aborted by the appearance of John Hucksford at the front door. He had arrived with the trailer in answer to Stan’s request the day before that he come around and help him dispose of some accumulated rubbish.

“Hullo Stan. What are you looking so grim about,” he asked.

“Just working myself into a tizzy over this blessed election. Have you voted yet?”

“Not yet. I thought I might duck into Wycliffe on my way home,” John said, obviously disinterested in discussing the matter of the election any further.

“What about Ellain?” queried Stan.

“What, what about Ellain?” asked John, moving around to the back of the car and starting to unhook the trailer.

“Has she voted yet?” continued Stan with grim determination.

“What! My wife vote! She doesn’t even know who the candidates are, let alone what they stand for. Here, give us a hand to run this trailer in. It’s easier pushing it around the back than backing it in with the car.”

Stan tried once more: “Well, who are you going to vote for?”

“Hey! I didn’t come here to talk politics. Kirk and Holyoake have done enough of that to last me for a while Mate. Let’s get on with the job. I’ve got to go over to Hastings later and Ellain will skin me alive if I don’t get back double quick.”

Stan gave up. At four o’clock that afternoon he and Katharine went down to the school to get it over with. Driving up to the Wycliffe Street School, Stan noted the sign directing voters into the school grounds, so he decided to save himself a walk and drove right up to the booth proper. Through the plate glass windows he could see two strategically placed tressle tables fronting two groups of four people. As there was no one else in the place, and with nothing else to do, they all watched the approach of the Hackett’s with extreme interest. Stan wished he had had a shave instead of giving himself the excuse that he was going off to vote, not making a social call.

Feeling just a little foolish, he walked up to the young lady nearest the entrance, making a grand attempt to show how nonchalent he was by announcing: “You’re all very busy.” He hadn’t intended it to come out quite so loud, but the four people sitting in a row behind his chosen tressle [trestle] smiled dutifully. The young lady cast an enquiring glance in his direction, so he said “Hackett” in more modulated tones. This cryptic statement seemed to do the trick, for she immediately started flipping over foolscap sheets of closely typed names. Then, all of a sudden, and with startling clarity, she shouted, literally shouted out – “Stanley Robert Hackett, No. 7 Raeburn Street,” then looked at Stan and asked if that was correct. He allowed it was and wished he had stayed at home. Over the other side of the room, his wife’s name and address was broadcast with equal force. The gentleman down the end of his tressle [trestle] added to his embarrassment by repeating just as loudly what the young lady had already made perfectly clear. This caused Stan, naturally, to transfer his attention from the young lady, down to the other end of the table where, he noted, this last town crier was also busy with a pencil. In the meantime, the second member of the tressle [trestle] party had torn off a couple of voting papers and was holding these out for him to take. Stan swivelled his eyes back again, took the papers and was directed to a contraption in the corner which, per medium of the minimum amount of material, effectively screened the pencil operator’s actions from prying eyes.

Outside again, Katharine said in a pained voice, “You didn’t mention anything about having to worry about two bits of paper. And what a crazy way to word it. I couldn’t make any sense out of it. Anyway, I crossed out the bottom two lines and left the line which said something about voting for national continuance. I suppose that means I voted for National, but whoever wrote those things out should have put “I vote for National …Labour….or Social Credit’. I spent so much time trying to work that sheet of paper out that I simply reversed the order of crossing out for the paper that had the names on it and let the lady, who came along immediately I went into the booth, of course, make her vote.

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and his wife, with the aid of blunt pencils, decided who would be the 80 politicians to draw a salary for the next three years. Those who had made it could retreat into their safe haven of mystery and intrigue, while the Stans and Katharines went back to their family crises, content in the knowledge that they had done their duty. This was democracy in the year 1966.

That night, in the company of two friends, the Hackett’s joined in the “Party Game” – as one of the commentators had put it – of trying to guess the trends as the progress reports came across T.V. on the results of the voting. In the end, the campaign, the television time, the press space, the radio time, and Stan’s mental battle, resulted in one eightieth of a change to the country’s government. Social Credit had one seat. For them it had all been worth it.

CORNET PLAYERS PROMOTED

These four boys who play with the City of Napier Brass Band have all been promoted from the Junior band to the senior band as a result of their accomplished playing. The boys, here giving a cornet quartet are, from left: Peter Fussell, Peter Mooney, Martin Sweetapple and Bill Flannery. The oldest of the boys is 14.

STRAWBERRIES….AND CREAM

With the home gardens coming away all too fast to keep up with, the home gardener cannot get out and about much, also the commercial gardener is kept with his nose to the grindstone.

Above: Mr Zlatko Zlatkoff was busy hoeing between his strawberries, in Ruahapia Road.

Below: Sporting a handful of delicious strawberries is Miss Venus Jensen.

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YOUR BIRTH STAR INFLUENCES
An Introduction to Astrology with the Signs of the Zodiac by “Lenah”

CALENDAR FOR DECEMBER, 1966 – JANUARY, 1967

ARIES: March 21st to April 19th
Personal affairs are good. and try to put yourself out in order to help others – make others feel that they really are welcome. You can do much with your personality and good fellowship to make then happy. Give a thought to the many blessings you have received this last year. Put things diplomatically. Travel affairs are good. A spell over Christmas-New Year. This could be a health condition of a loved one – or attitude. Some change in plan. New Ventures.

TAURUS: April 20th to May 20th
Renewed health and optimism. Good results can be gained. Be careful if you travel. Could attend a special meeting away. Don’t talk on open terms to strangers. Reinvestigate the actions of others, especially children – dear ones – who could be hiding something from you. Luck with friends – employers. Your intuition is sound. Some helpful person soothes, gives correct counsel.

GEMINI: May 21st to June 21st
Will not be staying home much, according to aspects which are revealed. Travel to distant places. Career may be under some emotional tension, and your personal life may be filled with alarming notions. Would be wise to restrain your own opinions and listen. Those important to you can be impressed by a special attitude of courage on your part. All things concerning the opposite sex are stimulating. Some romantic circumstances that astonish, could present some decision that is difficult because it involves renouncing some prestige on the altar of sentiment. Some excitement and creative glory.

CANCER: June 22nd to July 22nd
A little reviewing should not go amiss. The start of 1967 could be a bit worrying, and you may have a few moments of anxiety. Of course, any degree of success depends mainly upon the efforts that you extend to the things at hand. If you have anything special you wish to do, go to it. Finish off things. Try to put yourself out to show good fellowship – it would be returned in kindness. Look forward to the new year with hope for continued peace of mind.

LEO: July 23rd to August 23rd
If you know a language or understand the use of some machine, it could be helpful now. Your prestige should now be high and advancement – recognition of signal value- is a new opportunity that unexpectedly comes your way. There are some adverse conditions that could have effects upon your affairs and business – pleasure too. This is the season of goodwill toward all.

VIRGO: August 24th to September 23rd
Favourable conditions continue for a short time. Many things that are new come to you, and you should be prepared to treat each one separately and on their own merits, in respect to the overall picture of your affairs, since grouping them together could only cause confusion, not only to yourself, but to others who are prepared to assist you in the realisation of your ambitions. Do watch your health – don’t overdo things. Look forward to 1967.

LIBRA: September 24th to October 24th
Favourable vibrations for a short time. Confidence, energy and enthusiasm are high. Will feel more sure of yourself. New contacts enliven the scene. Your efforts could receive the recognition it deserves. Be your charming self, it will help smooth over many of the difficulties that could arise. It could be a wonderful time to take the lead. Venus, the planet of love, will heal many past rifts.

SCORPIO: October 25th to November 22nd
Your home is a focal point of activity, if you are to utilize this end of the period to its advantage. Let the brightness of the new year come into your home. You have the wherewithal, to translate your family’s disposition to one of happiness. Get things done. Success hinges on your making the first move. Get out and meet people to your advantage. Unfortunately the planetary vibrations are not altogether favourable for many things.

SAGITTARIUS: November 23rd to December 21st
The focus of interest is definitely on the practical side of all affairs. Work will be heavy and your plans could be upset. You could find it difficult to reach a point of agreement when there exists a deep-rooted cleavage of purpose or interest where there is mutual distrust and nobody is willing to make concessions for the good of the team. A placating attitude on your part can do much to alleviate conditions.

CAPRICORN: December 22nd to January 19th
Emotional storms are seen during the early part of the month, and these could be concerned with planned changes that you contemplate making in your way of living. A well deserved programme of activities will accomplish more for you than will spurious vitality. Don’t nurse your wounds. You will soon be able to take the right direction. Suspend your criticism in favour of confidence in your friends.

AQUARIUS: January 20th to February 18th
An amusing but expensive time. Travel and change. Mercury, planet of amusement, will tend to introduce a pleasing note of variety into life. New interests, New contacts. Doing some exploration. A social and financial advantage – if you concentrate on these matters. Opportunities for adding to your reserves. Try to earn extra money.

PISCES: February 19th to March 20th
A turning point for the better. You will find that important and influential people will be helpful to you. Some propositions are put to you. These are good in 1967. Some limelight that benefits you. Don’t allow yourself to become emotional. This could be very upsetting to you. Daylight is beginning to shine upon your efforts. Don’t commit a social error that you could regret. Don’t allow people to upset you. 1967 is worth looking forward to.

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MUSEUM PIECES

On display at the opening of the Onga Onga Museum, which was originally the School, was this sword, which was presented to Colonel Herrick by Queen Victoria. Below the sword on the same photo is a picture of Colonel Herrick, who opened the original Onga Onga School in 1875.

Below: Also in the Museum were these old weapons. The gun at the top, with the bayonet affixed, is an Enfield Muzzle Loader, such as was issued to settlers in New Zealand during the Maori Wars.
WENDY STUDIOS, WAIPUKURAU.

FEATHERED BABIES

What is a baby? Normally, a round, pink, chubby, two-legged, two-armed, one headed object which gurgles and rides in a pram. The Primer 1 children at Henry Hill School have adopted two babies with a difference – these ones have feathers and wings to replace the two arms, go “cluck, cluck”, but still ride in a pram. Yes these children adopted two “Guinea Pig Snowie” chicks, which have been under their tender care since Skip and Susan, (that’s the chicks’ names) were two weeks old.

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OPENING NIGHT AT THE MEEANEE SPEEDWAY

The Meeanee Speedways season was opened on Saturday the 3rd December, with a good crowd attending. This year, with better seating arrangements, and more competitors from all parts of N. Z., the popularity of the Speedway should increase even more.

Above: A bit of a tiff between Jeff Harris No.33 and Gordon Leonard No. 50.

Right: Roger Herd of Palmerston North is heading off Jim Wakely of Napier.

The track “idol”, F. Timmo, burns up the track on his 500 cc Jap.

Below: Jim Wakely, No. 11, in another entanglement, this time with John Hanright No. 49.

Alan Golds of Napier, agrees this is not the choicest way to dismount from his bike.

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MOTORING WITH ROBBIE

If your car is fitted with generator and oil pressure indicator lights, check the lamp bulbs by noting whether they light when you switch on the ignition. If one should fail to light, you’ll know that either the bulb or the sender unit is not working.

If you are having trouble with hard starting or a low charging rate, disconnect the high tension wire from the coil so that the engine won’t start and get someone to press the starter switch while you listen carefully at the battery. If there is a sizzling noise, corrosion is causing a bad contact. Cure is to clean the terminal and clamp and tighten securely. If smoke appears from one of the cells it’s a bad sign. A battery doctor could replace the cell but usually replacement of the whole battery is best.

You can cover worn interior panels – especially those under the dash- with pieces of embossed aluminium. Just lever off the old panel and using it as a pattern, cut the aluminium to fit, but allow enough extra on all sides to bend over the old panel.

You can prevent damage to the alternator on your car by fitting an on-off switch to disconnect the battery from the alternator and the voltage regulator. When recharging the battery, open the switch to save the rectifier diodes.

A CRACKED or burned distributor cap can be repaired with sealing wax until a replacement can be obtained. Hold the wax so that it can drip into the damaged area and melt it with the flame from a match. But make sure the surface of the cap is clean and dry before you apply the wax.

YOU can stop a persistent leakage from a petrol pipe coupling this way. Loosen the coupling and bend a ring of copper wire around the tubing just behind the flared end. Tighten up the coupling and the ring will seal the union.

In a real emergency you can use water instead of brake fluid in the hydraulic braking system but make sure the system is drained and thoroughly flushed out as soon as possible afterwards.

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Wedding Bells

McKENZIE – TAURUA:
At St. Mary’s Church, Waipukurau, Anati Rangi, daughter of Mr and Mrs R.H. Taurua of Takapau, was married to James Russell, son of Mr and Mrs R. D. McKenzie of Waipukurau.
WENDY STUDIOS WAIPUKURAU

FULFORD – BENJAMIN:
Betty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs A.M.L. Benjamin, of Suva, Fiji, was married to John, son of Mr and Mrs M.K. Fulford of Waipukurau, in St. Andrew’s Church, Waipukurau.
WENDY STUDIOS. WAIPUKURAU

McCRACKEN – RUSSELL:
Recently, at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, Waipukurau, Tressure Mary, daughter of Mr and Mrs G. Russell of Waipukurau, was married to Peter Robert, son of Mr and Mrs R. McCracken of Hastings.
WENDY STUDIOS. WAIPUKURAU.

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70TH ANNUAL PRODUCTION

Last month the Napier Frivolity Minstrels hit town after a successful country tour, with four shows in the Napier Municipal Theatre. It was the “Friv’s” 70th annual season – a marvellous record. This year the show was devised and produced by Jock Stevenson, and the second half of the programme was based on “Sunday Night at the Paladium”, which Jock saw in London in March of this year. Photo News dropped in at the dress rehearsal three nights before the show opened its Napier season.

Above: “It Might as Well Be Spring”, sings Jeanette Hardgrave, backed by some of the chorus. “Mr Interlocutor” (Ian Connell) at left.

Left: The orchestra was hard at work in the “well”. From left: Messrs D. Kitt (trombone) R.Robinson (trumpet), D.Robinson (trombone), M. Winter (French horn). At rear: J.Seton, (drums and effects).

Below: The Finale. The chorus sings “Beyond the Blue Horizon”.

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Left: The Master of Ceremonies, Jock Stevenson (right) has trouble in persuading a stage hand to “Sing in Opera”. The singer is Ted Gardiner.

Above: Guests to the stage under “Hypnosis” undress to save a little girl from drowning”.

Below right: Zowwy! Jeanette Hardgrave as “Fifi”, the French Stripper”.

Below left: Climax (or rather anti-climax) to the strip act with Sid Hargrave as the “Big surprise”.

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CAMERA PATROL

New N.I.M.U. Office

New Offices for the N.I.M.U. in Railway Road, Hastings, are at present being erected. It is hoped that the 25,000 sq. feet, six-storeyed building, will be occupied by November 1967. There will be quite a number of Government offices, along with privately let ones. Another feature of this ultra-modern building will be the very new high-speed lifts.

N.Z.B.C. Office in Hastings

N.Z.B.C.’s new Offices and Studio, in Warren Street, Hastings, are well on the way to completion.

The Photo News photographer popped into the Windsor Park Swimming baths (well, not literally) and captured these happy water babies.

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ANNUAL SKATING CHAMPS

The 8th Annual Club Champs were held at the Revue Skating Rink, Whitmore Park Marewa, on the 19th of November. Once again the Club had a most successful afternoon and evening.

Left: “Miss Revue Roller Skater 1966”, was Kaye Cameron, with Joy Ferguson, runner-up.

A talented family. These three skaters, Annette, Barry and Robert Green, won in all, 3 N.Z. Titles as well as Club Titles.

President, C. E. Colwill, is seen here beside the magnificent array or trophies, thanking all helpers and competitors.

Barry Green smiles proudly as he receives his award for best performance.

The three place-getters in the Beginners’ Event, were Lynda Scott, 1st, Kayleen Scott, 2nd and Susan Dickinson 3rd.

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CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY FASHIONS

Bon Marche, Hastings, was a scene of much activity, taking the form of a Beach Wear Fashion Parade, on the 23rd November. The public had a marvellous viewing of the latest in beach wear, modelled by five young lovelies and one strapping young male. The models were backed by a pop band which lent the right atmosphere to the parade.

Left: Peter Hannah is wearing a pirate shirt and check Bermuda Shorts.

Below centre: A two-tone Canterbury Swimsuit is worn by Cheryl Stacey.

Below right: Peter again looking cool and comfortable in a swimsuit.

Val Haggerty looks very gay in her striped bathers.

Marcia Walden makes a delicious picture in her black net midriff swimsuit.

Julie Hunt models an exciting Tiger Skin two-piece suit.

Ready for a swinging session, is Carol Brigham in an op art top over bell bottom trews.

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SOCIAL NOTES

Veronica, daughter of Mr and Mrs M. Hocking, of Takapau, celebrated her 21st Birthday, at the Buffalo Lodge Hall, Takapau.
WENDY STUDIOS. WAIPUKURAU

The engagement was announced between Joy, daughter of Mr and Mrs A. T. Pere of Otane, and Les, son of Mr and Mrs M.T. Cooksley of Otane, at the United Football Club Hall, Waipawa.
WENDY STUDIOS. WAIPUKURAU

Brian, son of Mr and Mrs R. Jopson of Waipukurau, celebrated his 21st birthday at the Masonic Hall, Waipukurau. Brian is seen here with his mother.
WENDY STUDIOS. WAIPUKURAU

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HASTINGS FLOWER SHOW

There was a magnificent array of blooms at the recent Hastings Horticultural Soc. Inc. Rose and Sweet-pea show.

Above: Exhibition of one-bloom roses.

Left: Mrs Toothill entered a Line arrangement and gained a 1st prize.

Right: 1st Prize for a bowl of mixed sweet peas entered by Mrs J. Franklin.

Below: Portion of Rose Section.

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A PERFORMANCE NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN

There was uproarious applause for the “Ballet” performed by members of the Tech. Indoor Bowls Club, at their annual Presentation Social. These gallant men were trained in the art of ballet dancing by a prominent ballet teacher and gave a startling performance as you will see by these two pictures.

Above: A flash of their sterns made known to the audience who they were. Each dancer had an initial placed in a strategic position and when they lined up, jointly read “Napier Tech. Indoor Bowls Club.

Right: The Grand Finale: The dancers take their final curtain call. Those performing were L.Williams, A.Smith, W. Thomson, G.Raitt, W.Cormack and A.Evetts.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE BAY

A display of articles from the Northern H.B. Women’s Institute Bay, in the Produce Hall at the Hawke’s Bay Show, Hastings.

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Wedding Bells

HAYS – BAYLISS.
At St. Luke’s Church, Wellington, Robyn, only daughter of Mr and Mrs J. D. Bayliss of Wellington, married Ian, eldest son of Mr and Mrs R. Hay, of Auckland. The couple were attended by, from left: Mr Douglas Hay of Auckland, groomsman, Miss Marion McMillian of New Plymouth, bridesmaid, (Groom and Bride), Miss Margaret Fellows of Auckland, chief bridesmaid, and Mr Barry Boeman of Hastings, best man. The couple will reside in Napier.

60TH BIRTHDAY

Held at the Deerstalkers’ Hall on the 25th November, Mr C. H. Dudding, a prominent Napier builder, celebrated his 60th birthday. Mr Dudding is being presented a bouquet by his daughter, Carina.

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OH! TO GO TO HOSPITAL

Especially in the Waipukurau Hospital. By the look of all the feminine charm displayed at the Nurses’ Ball, it wouldn’t be a bad scheme to break one’s leg.

Left: Lovely Vicky Coles wore a white mother of pearl twilight satin gown with embroidered motifs.

Centre: Robin Spencer was a wow in her pink frock with sequin bodice, and Right: Demure looking Pat Ritchie wore an emerald green brocade frock.

Somewhere in this marvellous mass of womanhood are, Back row: Carol Williams, Helen Western, Diane Harris, Annett Brown, Rose Parahi, Sar Aitia, Christine Lee, Shona Williams, Sue Spencer, Rose Urquhart, Colleen Thompson, and Front row: Kathy Menzies, Pam Wells, Betty Hayes, Audrey Palmer, Ann Stafford, Barbara Revell and Chris MacDonald.

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Wedding Bells

DUNNETT – EVANS:
At St. Patrick’s Church, Carolyn Louise, daughter of Mr and Mrs L. S. Evans, married William Mark, eldest son of Mr and Mrs W.Dunnett. The couple were attended by, from left: David Evans, Lois Bush, Mary Dunnett, (Bride and Groom) Gay Brow, Lana Johansen.
BATCHELOR’S NAPIER.

JENKINSON – CHAMBERS:
Judith Rosalind, daughter of Mr and Mrs H.A. Chambers of Hastings, recently married Joseph Walter, son of Mr and Mrs W. Jenkinson, of Taradale, in St. John’s Presbyterian Church, Hastings. The couple were attended by, from left: Shona Kearns, Diane Chambers, Annette Campagnalo, Anthea Chambers, (Bride and Groom) Hector Jenkinson and Colin Fearn.

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WALLPAPER FOR JOHANNESBURG

The first export of N.Z. Wallpaper (Ashley) for overseas to Johannesburg South Africa, is seen being loaded onto the M.V. “Port Jackson”.
A.W. COLLEY, PHOTOGRAPHER.

Married

GOODALL – PATERSON.
Recently, Frances Lorraine, eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs R.G. Paterson of Hastings, married Richard Ernest, eldest son of Mr & Mrs A. J. Goodall of Greenmeadows.
LOVELL-SMITH. HASTINGS

TAYLOR – PATON.
At Crownthorpe Church on 26th November, Alison Angela, eldest daughter of Dr & Mrs H. O. Paton of England, was married to Murray Douglas Taylor, only son of Mrs E. F. Baty of Whakatane.
LOVELL-SMITH, HASTINGS

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FOLK MUSIC FOR H.B.

The Top Hat in Napier will be the venue for Hawke’s Bays’ new Top Folk Club, every 1st Sunday night in the month, from 8p.m. to 10.30. The club, which only started a month ago, has so far drawn large crowds, both to participate in the singing and playing of Folk Music and to listen. Their object is to promote and improve Folk Singing in H.B.

Right: Folk singer, Ross Hart of Hastings, attended last month.

Left: Three well-known Folk Singers who sing as a group under the name of “The New Whisky Hill Singers”, are, from left: Doug Farquhar, Trevor Ruffell and Peter Harris. All the boys are from Hastings.

Below: Peter Harrls and Doug Farquhar are seen with three folk singers of the fairer sex, Beth McLaren, Lesley Deacon and Christine Coutts, also of Hastings.

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CHARGE!

Though Richard the 1st was a gallant sword-wielding gentleman, with an iron arm, of by-gone-days, even his sword would not stand up to the intensity of the August, 1940, London Blitz. Readers will note the bend in Richard’s sword, as well as the broken windows in the Houses of Parliament. Mr A.W.Colley, now a photographer in Napier, roared around the bomb-riddled city, camera in hand, photographing shots such as this.

Married

On the 26th November, at the Presbyterian Church at Waipukurau, Ngaire, eldest daughter of Mr & Mrs S. T. Carter of Onga Onga, married Kevin, only son of Mr & Mrs. R. Smidt of Wellington.
A.W. COLLEY. PHOTOGRAPHER, NAPIER.

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