Foxton

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7027, 10 December 1932, Page 4

Foxton

DRAINAGE BOARD AFFAIRS From Our Own Correspondent. The monthly meeting of tho Moutoa Drainage Board was held at Foxton on Thursday evening. Present were Messrs. J. Chrystall (chairman), B. G. Gower, W. E. Barber, D. Purcell, and the clerk and treasurer (Mr. G. V. Fraser). 4 Reporting on the finances' of the board, tho treasurer stated that all of the bank accounts were in credit, the amount concerned being £-152 6s 4d. Tho state of the main ledger accounts, all of which were in credit, were: General fund account, £265 2s 2d; interest account, £lll Os 2d; workers’ dwelling sinking fund account, £76 4s. Dealing with the rate position, the treasurer stated that the position this year was decidedly better than was tho case during the .previous year. Tho total rates levied for the year ended March, 1982, amounted to £1328 Os lOd, of which figure the sum of £326 6s Gd was'unpaid in December of last year. For the current- year tho total rates levied amounted to £1509 16s 6d, of which sum only £298 19s 9d remained unpaid that day. Although the penalty on unpaid rates had always previously been made effective as from December 1,( as stated on the rate demands, tiie treasurer suggested that additional grace bo given this year so that the penalty may operate as from January, 1933. Members expressed satisfaction at the gratifying manner in which the iatcs had come in and thought that the suggestion for allowing more grace before imposing tho penalty this year was a good one. It was also resolved that "ten per cent, bo added to all rates remaining unpaid on • January 22, 3933, and that same be then sued for without further notice.”

The foreman (Mr. T. A. Robinson) stated in his Toport that the work of deepening Carter’s drain, a distance of 18 chains, was completed, and that the work of cleaning tho "swangrass” section of tho main drain, starting from the diagonal drain intake, was proceeding. Minor adjustments had been made to the doors of tho main drain floodgates, which were now closing much better than previously. In dealing with the condition of the diagonal drain floodgates as complained of by Mr. F. S. Easton, the foreman stated that ho had frequently examined these gates at low tides, high tides, and exceptionally high tides, during the past two months, and as the result of these inspections had no hesitation in stating that the gates -were at least 90 per cent, efficient when seen. An extraordinarily good test of tho efficiency of the gates occurred on Monday, November 28, when during tho high, gale and spring tide thero was ten feet of water on the river side of the gates, while on the inside of tho gates there was a depth of only 15 inches on the foundation platform. This in spito of the fact that there.was a small leak in each of the two bottom doors, probably caused by a small chip out of the sills into which the doors fit when closed. The foreman added that these doors work well, providing no flood debris gets jammed in them when closing. In the event of a flood the efficiency of the drain itself would be destroyed by the willow trees growing in the drain. A further letter from Mr. F. -S. Easton in reference to the Press Tcport of 'matters relating to the diagonal drain-and floodgates as mentioned in a letter from- Messrs. Tnnes and Oakley, and discussed at the last meeting, was read and-received.

At-the.conclusion of the meeting the chairman, in. view of tho fact that this was tho last meeting before the holidays, extended seasonal greetings to members and nlso to the Press. The good wishes were duly Tcciprocatcd. Foxton Rent Case In the minor civil action, F. S. Eatsoii v. S. Mattar, claim of £6 for Tent in lieu of ono month’s notice, heard in the Magistrate’s Court on Thursday, judgment for plaintiff was entered for the amount paid into Court, £3 12s. Magistrate’s Court

Mr. J. L. Stout, S.M., presided over the monthly sitting of. the Magistrate’s Court ou Thursday. Judgment for plaintiff by default was entered in tho following eases:--E. R. Booth (Mr. Bcrgin) v. D. Tatana, 2s (balance of claim), costs 17s; Wiremu B. Takurua. (Mr. Bergin) v. Arapata,K. T. Love (Waikawa), £8 Ss, costs £1 17s (id. In connection with a debt incurred three years ago, and for which judgment was given thirteen months ago, C. P. Oh-Westwood was questioned by plaintiff (Mr. G. Ruffoll), who maintained that tho caso was not one of hardship. He detailed defendant’s earnings as a relief worker and later at tho Wkitaunui flaxmiil, which he considered would' havo enabled him to pay off the debt. Ample time had been given in which to pay the amount, for for which judgment had been secured, cven-if only at tho rate of 6d per week. In reply to the. Bench defendant said ho could not, give an account of his earning;:, as ho kept no record. Tho S.M. ordered defendant to pay 10s a month off 'the account.' Defendant; "What is the alternative?”

S.M.: "Seven days.” Defendant (as he left the box): "That will do me.” Tui Garter, a , relief worker with three children, was examined by Mr. Bcrgin on behalf of Mr. A. E. Smith in connection 'with a- debt of £22 for rent. In reply- to counsel defendant admitted the debt, and also the fact that ihe had not complied with an order to give possession of the house. He had done his best and had paid £25 odd for rent of the premises during the past 18 months in spite of the fact that he had not average two days work per week. It was impossible for him to get .another house, as tho people in Eoxton would not let their premises to relief, workers.

In giving judgment for £22 and costs £3 11s, together with an order for possession on or before the 22nd inst., the S.M. said defendant would have to get out, and if unable to secure another house could live in a tent. Bowling The first game of tho season for the Nye Ferns was played om the local green onAVodiicsday, when tho challengers defeated the holders (last season) by a considerable margin. , . Tho following are tho scores:—Challengers: Scadden, Now thy Hinds, Boore (a.) 17; holders, Tawhai, Howe., Christie,' Mattar (s.) 13. Enjoyable Garden, Party On Tuesday' afternoon ' a most enjoyable and successful garden party was held, under tho auspices of tho Presbyterian Church, at tho residence of Mr. and Mrs. A. Stevenson, of Park Street. The function was opened by the Mayor (Mr. M. E. Pcrreau), and a most enjoyable time was spent by all. During the afternoon vocal numbers w r erc contributed by Mrs. W. M. Thomas. Competitions were . won by,

the following: Golf, Mrs. B. M. Parkes; nail-driving, Mrs. Nocklcs; fishing, Miss F. McKenzie. The stall-holders were as follow: Cake, Mesdames W. Boss, S. Easton and D. B. Barron; sweets, Miss J. Stevenson; work stall, Mrs. R. M. Parkes and Misses A. and B. Spiers; produce, Mesdames Woodham, Sathcrlcy and McEwcn. The tea rooms were in charge of Miss Stevenson and Mesdames John Ross, Knewstubbs, East and Baird, while tho competitions wero controlled by Mesdames ,T. Symon and J. M. Thomson. Miss Littlejohn acted as doorkeeper. All Saints' Church

The Bishop of the diocese, Dr. Sprott, conducted a confirmation service at All Saints’ Church, Foxton, on Tuesday evening, in tho presence of a large congregation. The following ten candidates were presented by the Rev. G. A. Young (vicar): Elsie Thompson, Eleanor I'lotchcr, Millicent Leigh, Esmc Madam, Bernard Yorke, William Anderson, Ronald Fletcher and Ellis Easton, of Shannon. In his address the Bishop stressed the fullest meaning of sacrifice as described in the text: “Present your bodies a living sacrifice unto God,” and exhorted tlic young people to apply this in carrying out their daily duties toward God and their neighbour. Cycling

On'Wednesday evening two most interesting road cycle races, witnessed by a large crowd of spectators gathered in Main Street, were hold under the auspices of tbe Foxton Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club. The boys’ raco (2 laps) was won by R. Evans (OOsccs), followed by E. Easton (95 secs) second, and V. Bowden (GOsecs) third. Also started: L. Richardson (lnOsccs), L. Baird (95secs), A. Alexander (Sasecs), N. Riches (sssecs), D. Ellwood (75secs), J. Bergin (70secs), A. Cochran (45secs), L. Golov (55sces), D. Williams (55secs), S. Baker (50 sees), L. lorns (30sccs), and F. McKenzie (scd). In the men’s race (4 laps), the results were as follow: —W. Lee (145sccs), 1; K. Coley (12osecs), 2; W. Hussey (scr), 3. Also started: ,T. Ilirini (160 secs), C. Parfltt (120 secs), L. Thompson (120sccs), J. Smith (65secs), J. Sathcrlcy (55secs), J. Purcell (SOsccs), S. Bills (45sccs), J. Preston (35sccs). Thompson had the misfortune to break his chain and was compelled to retire. Hussey rode a fine race off scratch, and nut uo fastest time ( 11.501*/