PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 238, 1 July 1908, Page 8

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(FROM OUR SPECIAL COIIIIESrONDENTa.)

MASTERTON.. ; There were two cases of bankruptcy in tlio Wairarapa' during the past month, as compared ■ with ono for the corresponding month of last year. Since the beginning of the current year, there- have been seven bankruptcies; as against eight for the first six months of last year. .

To-day, the Masterton Fire Brigade, which "P to the, present has been vested in tbo Borough Counci], will .come under the, control oi the Fire Board. . The secretary of the Board (Mi 1 , R. Brown) will formally take over the list of the Brigade's property this morning, and inspect both fire stations. At the annual meeting of tho 'Masterton I' ire Board, a plan was submitted by Mr. C. G. Monro, of a two-storied firo station in brick. The Board decided to inform Mr. Monro, that the plan would receive consideration wheii,the_ proposal to erect a new firo station was beitlg discussed. A meeting was held in the Board-room of the Y.M.C.A. on Monday evening to inaugurate ,a young ladies No-License Auxiliary League. Mr. D. M'Gregor,. president of tlio No-License League, was in the chair. Mr. P. Bridges, a No-License advocate, by whom the meeting was convened, outlined the plan of work to be undertaken. The object of the auxiliary is to loud assistance in carrying No-License in this district. Sir. T. Dixon also, made some practical suggestions to tho meeting. Officers were elected as follow: — President, Miss Church; vice-president, Miss Pearson ; secretary, Miss Burton. The .quarterly summoned meeting of 'the Masterton Oddfellows' Lodge was held on Monday 'evening, when there was a large attendance. Two new members were initiated into tho Order, Bro. E. M'Cord, G.M., acting as initiating master. Three friends were proposed for admittance. A hearty welcome was extended to ono of the oldest members of the Masterton Lodge—viz., Bro. W. Peart, who for a. numbpr of years has resided in tho Woodvillo district, and the brother was accorded lodpo honours. It. was decided to nay a fraternal visit to the Heart of Oak Lodgo (Carterton) on Wednesday. evening, '.Tuly 8. The election of officers resulted: — G.jil., Bro. Buxton: N.G.. Bro. J. TWI; V.G.. Br.n. w. s: Lett: E.S., BrnMVm.Hawke. W. Bro. Loadorman; G.. Bro. J. Russell. .■... i .. ' , MAIfcTOTf. ' BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING. The monthly meeting of the Matton Borough Council was held yesterday. . Tho Manawatu. County Council wr'oto asking tho Borough Council to be represented 'on 'a deputation to tho Government to urgo that the scope of tho Local Bodies Loans Act ■bo. extended to enable \ local'.bodies to borrow for the construction' of tramways' and sh'o purchase of rolling. stock, machinery, etc. The Mayor (Mr. M'Eldoivnoy) was appointed to act oh tho deputation. Tho gas working account showed a profit during last , month. The: Mayor reported having arranged for a flag for fleet week' at land.The Health Officer pointed out the necessity for a proper drainage, scheme in Marton; and reported on certain premises as'being in an insanitary condition. Tho Borough Engineer reported on tho proposed improvements to-tho" present water' supply, and estimated tho cost at £95. After a .discussion- a 'motion that tho" matter bo taken in hand at once,' and' that' steps' bo' taken to . lay beforo.thc ratepayers a scheme for necessary- improvement-intho water supply, was carried. Councillor Hilton reported with regard to chemical -ougines for - tho -fire hrigado that' tho Brigades Committee considered two engines of this sort were necessary. Tho cost would be. about £140. Tho Mayor, favoured getting; tho opinion of Inspector Hugo,'.of Wellington, but the matter was. postponed for a special. mooting. ,

At the instance of the Borough Engineer, steps are to be taken to' extend the borough boundaries. ' i '

The Marton Poultry Association met ■ on Mondayevening,. and ■■decided' to hold, another show at the end of ■July.,, A hardworking . committee has been appointed,, and a lley secretary, in Mr. John Roljsoh, whoie 'olectioir to, this position has given general satisfaction; I'ALMERSTON. a A few cases of scarlet fever are reported■ in the! district. . ■ .- ' \-r—: —r-r ——- ' ... ~ PAIiIATUA. '? On,.' Monday. afternoon delegates-• from - -the .various • school committees 'met in tho Palilalia Drill Hall,' and unanimously decided to,form 'an_asßo'ciation, to be called- the: Bush District Committees Association.. Tho follow.irig, officials .were elected Messrs. W.' No'rrelj, president; S. Bolton arid A.' Barrett, vice-presidentslC. M'Lennan, secretary and treasurer'! -and Piper,- Pownall,- AVagstaff, M'Gowan, M'Lcvey, .Berry,- and Morrison, executive.committee.' ' '. CARTERTON. . The Wairarapa Lake". is fast Insing it# ireputition as.a'.shqoting .i-eiort: Messrs. I. v Osborne' and W.' J. Stevens,, who : spoilt the last few days there, "report/that, ducks aire-very Tyild, but-'swans are tamer »nd easier, to get. , - -Mr. Fowler, provincial . rgaaher pf iho Farmers': Union, .passed through. Oar'flMon •on. a visit tO'Martinbbrougli and Featlierston in tlie;:hopes of establishing a strong 'league. Mr. Fowler intends making a house-to-house canvass." - . . . . Tho Fire Brigade euchre met a. reverse on Monday evening at the hands of-the 'railway team, tho result being: Railway, 32 games; Fire Brigade, ,23. > ■'.*..' A large matai stump was unearthed, in front of the. Bank of New. Zealand, in High Street. The novelty of stumping operations in the main thoroughfare-: aroused general interest. . . .. - ■ leyin; /; Mr. Chas. Crichton, who met with a e> tioua accident to one of his arms at Mr. Kaitholomeiv's. sawmill some months -ago, ,-xr.d "who was in the Otaki Hospital for :i month or so, had to return to that institation yesterday morning owing to the irm •jgiim giving him trouble. ■ ' - otakl! The Rev. H. T. Stealey,"'..who departs from, this district at an early ■ date,. was' on Monday night ontertained by friends at Te Horo, and presented with ii purse of sovereigns.,, This afternoon-the rev. gentleman will be'entertained by Otaki friends. ■ The. weather for the past! day or two has been wintry, • and copious. showers of rain have fallen.. ) •, Small burglaries and petty thefts have occurred in Manakau during the past few weeks, and the-local police [have been communicated with on the matter. FEATHERSTON. "I

Tlie monthly meeting of the Fire Briuado was held on Monday evening, Captain Chick presiding. A credit'balancejof £24 lis. I'd., with 9&./6 d. outstanding,.was reported. The balancc-shcet of tho recent (lecture • mncert was rcail and adopted, and alvote if thanks accorded tho secretary for his work in ccnnection with same. Tho resignations of Fireman G. Walker and Messenger A. Crawford we?e accepted. Master, Wiilie Ilardio \was elected a messenger. Thanks wer.: accorded Mr. J. T. M. HornsbyiM.l'., hj s Carterton assistants; Dr. Palmer and his orchestra ; and Mr. J. Young, -stationmaster; in connection with tho recent concert.