WAIPUKURAU

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XIX, Issue 139, 1 June 1929, Page 5 (Supplement)

WAIPUKURAU

NEWS AND NOTES. (Special Representative.) The Saturday Sports Edition of the “Tribune” is now fully established as a popular weekly news feature of Central Hawke’s Bay, the latest Rugby, racing and other sporting results, as well as a large volume of general week-end reading matter commanding a ready sale for the number, which arrives at about 8 o ’clock, and may be obtained from Mr Black (tobacconist) or Mr Tinney (confectioner). Tonight ’s issue will be more than usually interesting. The third of the series of lectures forming part of the subject entitled, “One Hundred Years Ago.” was delivered before another large and appreciative audience in the Masonic Hall last night, by Mr A. E. Mander, W.E.A. tutor. ' The conditions of labour generally, and the unrest as well as rioting whi ’h occurred in various parts of England, were discribcd. During the period under review the country was on the verge of a revolution akin to that with which France bad been convulsed. The lectures are proving of general interest. Although the past few days have been fine, with the sun shining brightly for several hours, the air has . a very chilly touch —due to the prevailing wind (westerly) coming from the direction of the Ruahine Rango, which is heavily coated with snow. The King’s Birthday will be celebrated as quietly as usual in Waipukurau. Many Rugby enthusasts intend proceeding to Napier for tho popular annual fixture between Hawke’s Bay and Wairarapa. The Central Hawke’s Bay Electric, Power Board extends an invitation to consumers to attend a cooking demonstration, with the Britihh Magnet range, at tho Municipal Theatre, Waipukurau, on Tuesday (4th inst.) at 2 p.m. The British General Electric Company will be responsible for the details of the demonstration which promises to attract widespread inter cst. The Mayor (Mr R. McLean) and councillors of the borough are to attend tho morning service at St. Mary’s (Anglican) Church to-morrow, the Rev. Canon E. D. Rice, M.A., being the preacher. It is reported that an East Const lady has purchased an aeroplane, and the’ advent of the machine is being awaited with interest. Mr W. Gosnell, a very poular mem bcr of the Waipukurau District High School staff for tho past two years, and hon. secretary to tho Central Hawke’s Bay Branch of the N.Z. Educational Institute was farcwellcd by fellow teachers, and the scho'ars of Standard IV.. yesterday, on the eve nf his departure on promotion, for Wellington South. On behalf of the staff Mr A. C. Rowe, headmaster, nnd Mr L. K. Cutfcrth, master of the secondary department, expre led sentiments of goodwill toward Mr Gosnell, who was presented with a set of ebony military hair-brushes (encased). The complimentary speeches and tangi hie expression of esteem were feelingly acknowledged. Morning tea followed this valedictory ceremony | Later in the day tho scholars tendered ; their good wishes for the future wel- i fare of the departing teacher, pro- J renting him with a gramophone re- i cords’ album. Mr Gosnell will be missed not only in educational circles, | but l.y tennis assoeiaates, ho having ’ been an enthusiastic member of the Waipukurau Club. Mr J. Radich. a local business-man, left for New Plymouth on Thursday end later proceeds on a holiday tour abroad. Mr Mahon, an ex-Porangahau postmaster. has been appointed postmast er at Woodville, vice Mr W. P. Smitn (Waipukurau). Constable It. Moss (Poranghau) is at present suffering from bronchial influenza. Good progress towards recovery has been made by Quatermaster-Sorgcant McGavin (N.Z. Field Artillery); one of tho victims of the recent motor mishap on the Mangatarata road, and it is expected that he will be able to leave the Waipukurau Hospital during the week end. Lieutenants Joyce and Osborne, who also sustained minor injuries.’ have already returned to Palmerston North. Mr and Mrs J. G. Clarkson arc at present on a visit to Levin. Mr and Mrs B. Grosvenor, of Porangahau, are on holiday, and will visit Wellington and Auckland. Mr R. Morris has recovered from his illness and returned to his some on Thursday from the local public hospital. Miss Ola Limbrick is on a holiday visit to Wellington and later will visit the South Island. At the annual meeting of the Mt. Herbert Domain Board, held in Waipukurau to-day, Commissioner L M. Moncton was re-elected chairman. LADIES’ HOCKEY. On Monday (King’s Birthday), tho Waipukurau Ladies’ Hoskey Club will take part in the tournament to be held at Hastings. Tho following have been selected to represent the local club:— Goal-keeper, Miss W. Richards (captain); backs. Misses I. Green and G. Wiggins; halves, Misses G. Smales, L. Atkins R. Marfell; forwards. Misses J. Gibson, H. Smales, B. Stowe, D. Hall and M. Reidy. GOLF. During the week-end the Waipukurau club will play an interclub match against Parkvale at Hastings, and tho following is the team selected:— Kapi Tareha, T. Kuru 8. Peacock. L. Beachen, 11. Butler, C. L. Monckton, W. G. Bryce S. Rickey. F. J. Witherow, A. F. Foot, C. Sehrodci, J. Rood, R. Riddell, W. Rickey, R. McLean, T. Southall, T. Staines, F. A. G. Dunn. Conveyances will leave from the Post Office at 8 o’clock Sharp. ().n Wednesday members of the Waipukurau Ladies’ Golf Club will play •i L.G.U. monthly racial round on the Nand.eke links. The following is the draw:— Mr ?> ■:. hie v. Miss R. Monekton. Mi.-s M. Riddle v. Mi *.’ McKay. Miss Sainsbury v. Mrs Monekton. Miss Schroder v. Mrs of-. Mrs Kibbler.h * • i ?’( J. Rath'Jr.- lie’ll."-’ .■■■lee. Mrs A. Ratidji'.-v .. —rs Dosliop.

Mrs Rood v. Miss L. Johnston*. Mrs Bryce v. Miss M. Johnstone. Miss Witherow v. Miss J. Monekton Mrs Broad v; Mrs McCormick. Miss McLeod v. Mrs Rice. Mrs Munro v. Miss L. Hobson. Miss A. Rood v. Mrs Eadie. Mrs Bradley v. Mrs Ward. Mrs Reid v. Miss Martin. Mrs Clarkson v. ATrs Bates. Miss Todd v. Mrs Metcalf. Mrs Dunn v. Mrs Peacock. Mrs Haldane v. Mrs Harker. Mrs Bouscfield v. Mrs Keene. Miss Robinson v. Miss R. Clark. Miss G. Riddle v. Mrs Cuthbert. Miss J. Riddle v. Mrs Urquhart. Mrs Hewitt and partner to be arranged. COUNTY COUNCIL. MONTHLY MEETING. The first meeting of the Waipukurau County Council as constitution for the ensuing triennial term was held to-day. Present: — Councillors A. C. Russell (retiring chairman) J. H. Kibblewhite and C. Chalmers (all of the Hatuma Riding, Cr. Chalmers being the new member) S. M. Moncton, M. Tansey and A. W. Elliott (Mt. Herbert); W. T. ond W. J. Edgecombe, with J. A. Swinburne (Purimu, Cr. Swinburne taking his seat for the first time). Cr. Russell, who has held the office of chairman for a lengthy period, was unanimously re-elected to the position. The principal business of the meeting was consideration of the estimates, and the* rates required to meet the prospective expenditure for the current yea?. The following rates were proposed for striking on the unimproved value: Hatuma Riding: 1. general; Mt. Herbert riding 5-8 per cent; Purimu riding. 1 1 -10 per cent— Total. £2485 19s sd. In each riding tho hospital rate will be 29-100 per cent, producing £Bl5 13s 7d. Details will b? amplified in Monday's issue. WEDDING. COATES—MARTIN. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. Waipukurau. was the scene of a very pretty wedding on Thursday. Miss Isabel Anderson Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Martin. Waipukurau, and Mr. Henry Edward Coates, second son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Coates, of Okorcire, Waikato, being the contracting parties. The bride, who was giv n away by her father, looked parti*.’: > '■/ pretty and charming in an ivory embossed crcpo-de-chine dress, with wedding veil which was held in position by a coronet of orange blossom. Sho cai ried a shower bouquet of rose?. The bride was attended by three bridesmaids. namely, Miss Nellie Vcnebles (chief), of Otahuhu, sister of the bride, who wore a pretty frock of pink georgette; Miss Phyllis Bentley, of Pahiatua, cousin of tho bride, who wore daffodil georgette: and, Miss Katie Johnstone, of Waipukurau, who was gowned in blue georgette. The bridegroom’s "ifts to tho bridesmaids were Rhinestone necklets. Tho bridegroom was attended by Mr. Robert Edgar, of Waipukurau, who fulfilled the duties of best man. At tho conclusion of tho ceremony, which was performed by tho Rev. A C. McLean, M.A., the guests were entertained to a delightful breakfast at the Masonic Hal). The guests were received by tho bride’s mother, who wore a black georgette and laco frock, and hat tiinured with ospreys. The mother of the bridegroom wore a black satin frock and black hat. After tb.e cv.sto'nai’y toasts bed been duly honoured, the young couple left by motor car cn tho first stage of their honeymoon t n ur, which is to bo spont in tho South. Tho bride’s travelling dress was beige crepc-do-ehino.with a beaver coat, nnd hat to tone. The future homn of Mr. ami Mrs. Coates will be at Waipukurau.