PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 36, 6 November 1907, Page 10

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(FROM OUR SrECIAL correspondents.)

FEILDING

Mr. F. Roots, son of Mr. J. B. Roots, of Feilding, lias loft for Wellington en routo for South America. Mr. Roots intends to take up an estate of some 120,000 acres, and carry on pastoral pursuits on a largo scale in tho Argentine. Tho Feilding " Star " directs the attention of .farmers to the fact that tho Noxious Weeds Act will bo rigidly enforced in this district. Section 7 of the Act is the ono tho greatest stress is laid on. Under that provision, every person commits an offence who knowingly offers for sale any noxious seeds, such as any grass seed or other seed or grain which has not been thoroughly dressed by means of a seed cleaning machine, or other sufficient process, for the purpose of removing the seed.

Mr. Joseph Bellvc left Feilding yesterday for Lyttelton after many years' residence hero. 110 was entertained on Monday night by the Feilding Brass Band, of which ho was for some years conductor. Mr. R. F. Haybittlo is to succeed Mr. Bellvc as conductor of the band. Two weddings were celebrated ill Feilding yosterday. Mr. Georgo Fitzpatrick, of the literary staff of tho " Star," was married to Miss Elsie Haybittle, daughter of Mr. W. G. Haybittle, of Feilding, and Mr. Joseph Young,' of Cheltenham, to Miss Edith Mitchell, daughter of Mr. W. Mitchell, of Kiwitea.

There is no problem about tho date of observance of the King's Birthday in Feilding. The Mayor calls upon retailers arid other business peoplo to close their promises next Monday.

The monthly meeting of the Feilding District High School Committee was held on Monday night, when there were present Messrs. W. F. Bramwell (chairman), H. M'liltyro, J. Dunlop, W. Cornfoot (secretary), and Rev. C. E. Beeeroft. The rcctor's monthly report stated that tho averages attendance for last month was 310.3, an improvement on the previous average. ' The rector handed in a circular stating that it was proposed to hold a summer school in Wanganui in December, when Dr. Marshall, Lecturer in Geology at tho Otago University, would.give a series of lectures. The com--mittec decided to allow any teacher who to attend tho summer school facilities for doing so. Tho Chairman reported that tho amount collected and promised for the purchase of a section to enlarge the play■ground now stood at £83, with several Wellington contributions. A deposit had. .b'een paid on tho ■ section,' so that purchase .was assured. The Chairman said lie thought they would have no difficulty in getting the.£loo desired.

FEATHEItSTON.

The Wairarapa ■ Racing, Club has resolved to purchase la twenty-four-horso totalisator from Messrs. Turubull and Jones. The machine 1 will be worked by-.Mr.s Ames, in accordanco with his usual contract.

Tho Fcathcrston Bowling Club held its annual meeting on Monday night—Mr. W. Benton in the chair. There was only a moderate attendance, and the report and balancesheet, which' were satisfactory, wero adopted. Pour new members- wero elected, and the following officers: — Patron, Mr. A. Matthews.; president,-Mr., J. 0. ;Bidwill; vicepresidents, Messrs. W. E. Bidwill and W. Bartonsecretary and treasurer, Mr. J. B. M'Kcnzie; committee,.- Messrs. S. Aitchisqn', JB. A. O'Neale; W. Benton, A. Tucker, A. Donald-, G. Hume, A. H. Knowlcs, F. C. Everton, A. Anderson, and A. J. Toogood.. At a committee meeting held after, it was decided to ask Mr. A. Matthews to perform the opening coremony to-morrow.

PAHIATUA

At the Olympic Theatre Mr. and Mrs. Tremain were on Monday-tendered a farewell social. Tho .Mayor, Mr. D. Crewe, presided, and presented Mr. Tremain with a purse of sovereigns. Mr. W. M'Guire, a" local resident, aged 35, died on Monday evening from heart troublo. Ho has a brother in Wellington and a sister in Porangahau.

OTAKI,

It is stated that the syndicate which recently purchased some 5000 acres from Mr. George, of Wellington, has re-sold to two young men hailing from Dunedin. - - Lieutenant Deeprose, a young lady who has been in charge of the Salvation Army Corps here, has been transferred to Wellington, and leaves here on November 17. During her stay at Otaki she has become very popular, and will-, bo greatly missed. Mr. Gwilliam, Government Dairy Expert, was yesterday oir a visit to Otaki. and with the factory manager and several directors and suppliers tested the whole of the milk supplied. The inspection ■ was made on account'of one or two dissatisfied farmers, but Mr. Gwilliam has every reason to believe ,iii Mr. Tunnicliffo's testing, and spoke favourably of him.

■ On Monday night, in tlio Town Hall, the Lovin Amateur Dramatic and Comedy Company staged "Jane" to a large and appreciative audience. , Mrs. Goodall, and Messrs.' Phillips, Goodall, and Fitzhorbert were the leading characters. The company, is to appear hero again in a few weoks' time-in "East Lynne." • ■The usual monthly meeting of the School Committee was held on Monday night,-when there were present: Mdssrs. Bills, Warn, Stealey, Paris and Nicolson. The headmaster's report showed the attendance to be below the average, and the inspector's report was read and considered very satisfactory. It was decided to apply to have various improvements elfectod at the school. The capitation grant of £6 was received.. Since the meeting of the above committee the Education Department has written, stating that if tho attendance did not increase the services of a teacher would have to be dispensed with. Should this bo done it w ill be .'unfortunate, as tho low attendaaco l as been due to sickness. Blight has made its appearanco amon; potato crops in this district.

t LEVIN. ..

Whilst being trained yesterday morning Mr. G. Pott's racehorso Tawhera fell heavily, breaking its shoulder blade. The yidor, Mr. C. Curmont, rccoired a nasty gashon his forehead, and has slight concussion, of the brain. The horse had to be destroyed. '

At a recent meeting of tho Weraroa Sports Club it was decided to hold the meeting on Monday, November 11, instead of on the 9th as previously arranged. The change in date was made owing to tho fact that shopkeopors have decided to close on tho Monday. Mr., P.. Barthplomew, who met with an accident ahout a week ago, though still confined to his bod, is making very satisfactory progress to recovery. - His broken rib is monding very well. ' A meeting of tho stewards of tho Hcowhonua Racing Club was held last Saturday to confirm a resolution to alter the dato of tho annual meeting of members from July to May in each year. At tho same mooting regret was expressed at tho resignation of tho treasurer, Air. S. Gibbons, whel had dono yeoman service for tho club! Mi - .. J. G. Hnnkins is tho newly-appointed treas-. uror.

PAHIATUA,

At tho Police Court on Monday.,before two Justices, William White was charged, on tho information of Charles Fisher, publican, of Maiigatainoka, with having .issued a valueless ; cheque for £1 7s. Gd'. Accused was convicted, and ordered to como up for judgment when called upon. Restitution of the amount is to be made by December 4.

AVOODVILLE,

Mr. Craig, borough architect, has recom r mended that tho Council' amend their by-law ill roferenco to the building of cliinmoys. At present cliinmoys may be built of ono briok's thickness. Tho alteration} if agreed to, will, moan that all chimneys myst ho built of. the thickness of two bricks through the roof for

inside chimneys, and'pas^the' gutter for out-' side chimneys. The difference m-cost'will'bs almost double, and, as for the' past'twenty years wo .have, had .fry few fires caused directly by defective chimneys, it should be carefully considered by the Council as to whether the additional expense is necessary to the ratepayer. u Mr u ott ?- PH'Sc '"is returned from tlie Hamilton district, and is nowj'n the'eniploy of tho Christchurch Meat Company. i r. Jilanchard's two sons left' last week for Tongapurutu, sbme foi ly miles inland'from i\ aitara, where they have taken up a 400acre section. .< ■ ■

CARTERTON

larents are,still up-in arms at the delay 111 connecting the . school with the drainano system, which runs past the promises, /and unless some steps are not soon taken tho teacher s salary will suffer; Two more caaes O' fever were reported yesterday. . ... Hie town is assuming quite a gala appearanco at the near approach of carnival time. It is to be hoped that the weather will give sottlers a chance to show what the Wairarapa can do, and not damp the hopes and encrgies-of all concerned by continuous downpours of ram, as in the past. . Visiting .horses are arriving already, and as the course is in tip-top condition it only wants fine weather to assure a very enjoyable meeting.

I'AHAI? AR A.TJMU.

The other evening a man who had nearly passed the allotted span of life was walking up tho railway line, head down, seemingly unconscious of his whereabouts. The special tram from Palinerston, running at a speed of some thirty miles an hour, was approaching. The driver whistled three times, having evidently seen the man on the line, but ho did'not seem to hear, the signal.; A young girl, named Alice Berritti, "aged-six-teen,'who was on the-main road at the timo saw the man's danger, and rushing across the line m front of the engine, pushed him off the line. It was truly an heroic action, tlad the girl faltered, both herself and the old man would have been killed. Such a deed surely deserves the recognition of tho Humane Society.

The Levin, cricket'eleven, did-not turn up oil Saturday to meet the Paraparaumu boys the first Cup match, hut it is Understoodthat the contest.will .come, off "oh. November ». On the samo date the members of the raraparauinu Tennis Club will try conclu--sions with Otaki. ~ , Surveyors-have been uusy here lately f lav- . mg ,ont more, building, allotments—a.,cood ' sign for .this place. ; ' .- ;l

FEATHERSTON,

A sitting of tho Magistrate's Court wai held oil Monday, before Mr. W. P. Ja,mes, S : M * On.® c ' lar S e having fed raw offal to pigs,. William J3uckorid_te was fined. £s,.with cpsts, £2 ,9s. ■. A settler; .for having failed Ito spud his child to school, was penalised to .the extent of 95., including'7s. costs. The-casa Matinga v. Davcy Johnston was' dismissed;''