HAWKE'S BAY JOTTINGS

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Volume 59, Issue 256, 1 December 1930, Page 6

HAWKE'S BAY JOTTINGS

Beautiful Weather. Beautiful weather prevaded at Waipukurau vesterday, reaily the first day of Summer. Mtmy pienic parties were to he seen alongside the Tuki Tuki. Early Pylorning Fire. An eight-roomed house owued and oceupied by Mr D. G. Bayly, ou the Norsewood-Onnondvilie road, was totally destroyed by fire at three a.m. to-day. The house was msured for £8C0 in the North British. The furniture was msured for a small amount in the South British. — Press Association. A Great Perforniance. Mr A. S. Wilder, of Wallingford, who is playing for the Eparaima Cricket Club in the Central Hawke's Ba/y ;ompetition, lias the phenomenal average so far this season of 355.9 runs per innings in senior cricket competition matches. In addition, Mr Wilder has an extra 99 not out in a friendly match with Te Aute College. Waipukurau Theatre. A Columbia , all-talking comedy-drama, with the two charming sisters, Sally O' Neill and Molly O'Day, in tne leading roles, "Sisters," is a lively np-to-date story of cveryday life witli sincex-e characters, convinciug situations and a climax with a genuine thrill in it. There is no let-up in suspense, and the dialogue is level and snappy. Keserves may he -made at Wood's Music Depot, 'phone -294S. Bible Class Raily. An Anglican Bible Class rally took place at All Saints', Taradale, on Saturday afternoon, when visiting Bible classes from Napier and Hastings niet Taradale menibers, and, favoured with ideal weather, spent an enjoyable time. An interesting tennis tournament took place. Tea was held at six o'clock and a short sorvice was held at the chureh' afterwards. The rest of tlie evening was spent in daiicing, musical items, games, etc., At the close, the Rev, H. Speight, on behalf of the visitors, thanked Taradale for an interesting and enjoyable day. Children's Homes. The matron of the Hawke's Bay Children's Home wishes to thank all those who lcindly contx'ibuted gifts to tbe hoine during the month of November: — Cakes, sandwiches, sweets, etc., Messrs BJytlie and Co., "Peter Pan" C'ake Shop, Messrs Dockery and Co., Miss Herrick and the ladies of tlie Congregational Church; fish, Mr F. Smith; eggs, Miss CoOper, Havelock North ; fruit and vegetables, Miss Herrick and Mr J. A. Facfarlane ; clotliing, the ladies of the Methodist Guild; china, the ladies of the W.C.T.IJ. ; papers and cigarette cards, Miss Pallot and Mrs Boger. Sport in Waipawa. The weather in Waipawa on Saturday was perfeet and followers of different sports had tlie best time they have had so far this season. At the Waipawa Sports Club's grounds there was a large attendance of players, all the lawns and greeng heing oceupied Afternoon tea was served by- Mrs Ifagle and Miss Eileen Walker. At Coronation Park, Waipawa, a cricket match was commenced hetween the Waipawa District High School and the Waipukurau Old Boys' eievens, and at the tlrawing of stumps play liad gone greatly in favour of the home teani. Waipukurau^ batted first and knocked up 52. Waipawa followed with 55, Liddell heing top scorer with 35. In their seoond strike Waipukurau made 62. _ Knohloch and Hobertson opened Waipawa's second innings, and at the drawing of stunips they had scored 46 and were still unsepara'ted. The inatch will he resumed next Saturday. Cancer Research. A public meeting was held in the Municipal Chambers, Waipawa, on Saturday afternoon in connection with the Hawke's Bay canipaign to raise £3000 towardg tlie Cancer "Research Fund. The Mayor, hlr G. H. Hnnt, presided, and in openmg the proceedmgs expressed his pJeasnre at seeing such a, large attendance. It showed that the public __genei-ally were interested in a suliject that affected all and were prepared to co-operate in the only way possible in lielping forward this most- worthy object. Dr. J. P. D. Leahy, of ^ Napier, then addressed the meeting, _ in which he vividlv set out the niedical viewpoint of the eampaign. The doctor was followed by Mrs Lowry, who made an earnest nppeal for financial assistance to fnrther the objects of cancer research. She especiaily asked for the co-operation of the women of the town and district. At the oonelusion of the meeting a committee was set up to canvass for subscriptions and to distribute the necessary literature bearing on the subject. Waipawa Regent Theatre. W. Somerset ^laughan's thrilling play, "The Letter," will he shown for the last time to-niglit. Jeanne Eagles and O. P. Heggie, two famous stage stars, appear together in this absorbing all-talkie picture of the Singapore plantations. "The Letter" is oue of tlie Paramount dramas. Tlie supporting programme comprises liiany fine short featurettes, 'cartoons, eomics and musical numbers. Coming next Wednesday and Thiirsday (sports liight), Walmer Bros.' bright, special all-talkie, "The Dosert Song," stan-ing .Tolin Boles, C-arlotta King, Louise Fazenda, etc. Coming to the Regent Theatre, Waipawa, for a two nights' season, commencing with the matinee next Wednesday, and on Thursday, December 3 and 4. A complete singing operetta, with the music, songs, ohoruses, dances and dialogues "The Desert Song" is cne of the talkie screen's greatest successes. It has heen played to packed theatres throughout the English-speak-ing countries. "The Desert Song" is set amid magnificent settings among the rocky mountains 011 the edge of the Moroco.m desert. Ft is here that the band of Riffs, lieaded by the mysterious Red Shadow, make camp, when they are hiding froui tlie French cavalry. Jolin Boles, whose goldeu voice has captivated millions, plays the part of the Red Shadow, while Carlotta King, the popular stage actress, plays the part of Margot. Never hefore has the screen heen glorified by such a galaxy.