PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 516, 25 May 1909, Page 3

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(FilOJt OCtt BPECI.M, COniIESP INDENTS.) '"-.,.. —♦— "• ' ■ ■■•.•. . MASTERTON. ' Tho finding of the commission from the Presbytery in connection with Knox Church will bo submitted to.tho congregation on Sunday next. In the-- absence of tho' Rev. James M'Caw, of Martinborough, who is one of tho commissioners, the report will, bo read by tho Rev. A. T. Thompson. The Rev. G. W. Sharp, of Hobart, who is visiting New Zealand, conducted the services at the local Congregational Church on Sunday, preaching to largo congregations. Mr. Sharp was the first representative of Congregationalism in Tasmania. He has occupied tho pulpit in tho fino Memorial Church, Hobart, for over 25 years, and is still one of the most vigorous Congregational preachers in Australasia. Mr. C, C. Graham, S.M., who has undertaken the magisterial work in Mastorton during the absence ,of Mr. W. P. J««t\; S.M., left Masterton on i Monday • mori;?:.;;. Prior to the conclusion of the Court business on' Saturday, members of the' legal profession took occasion to-refer to Mr. Graham s work at. Masterton in'very complimentary terms. ■■.•'■. . : " The golf match between the Masterton and Featherston Clubs, played at Featherston yesterday, resulted in a win.for Feathorßton by seven games to three. In the ladies match, the Masterton team were victorious by three games to ono. .

pahiatua;

Tho past week has been a fairly brisk one in Pahiatna, so far as meetings and entertainments are concerned, and the patronage- extended to the latter is somewhat at variance with the cry of dullness in business quarters and the apparent scarcity, of money-in tho district. ■ A skating rink was open tyro nights during the week, and the proprietors certainly could not complain of-the patronage accorded. A dance and social was held in aid of the Fire Brigade funds; which also proved a great attraction, while, as for picture shows, there has been a. surfeit. Daring the week the newly-formed Pahia-tua-Akitio Agricultural and Pastoral Association held-their first general meeting. Mr. J C. Cooper was electod president, and. Messrs. W. Tosswill, W. Norrell. S. Bolton,, and' Captairi Whyto were elected vice-presi-A meeting of the Star Bowkett Society was held here recently, when an appropriation of £300 was offered for sale by tender. Mr.; A. Tester 'succeeded' in securing £200 at n premiumof £20 10s. ner cent.', the balance, £100, being carried forward. On Saturday the football contests for the banner were continued, matches beini; nlayed between Konini v. Paliiottia,'- at Pahiatua. hnd Manpatainoka v. Hamua. at Jlangatainoka. In the" former r;ame tho play was mostly confined to the forwards, and wos very even, tho only score in the nrst spoil lipinit a try by Fairbrotlier, for PaR-itiw, whicli. hownvw, was not converted. In the spcond spell tho i?ame cmitimied verv evon. inn advantapo. if w, seeminp to b<; with Pahiatua, and it looVed a certain win f"r tti.it team as tho spcll'drew to a "lose. Jn the Kst ton minutes, however, Konini attacVed I'otly, sind, by a determined rl-ish, sucC(>e<led in sooniw two'tries-in rapid siims»ior. bnth of whi<-h wem thus ls-Tidinff them thp winners by 10 po'"t,s to A. rfter a' very stubborn gumo.. .H. Hirst .wl Ren"e wero r'esnoneiMo for: the tri»s,. whilfl R Smitb was snccpssful in convertinft. At. Mnnpatainoloi'-tlio liome'tenni seem to bare mn over their.opponents, winning easily by; .21 points to nil. .'.-• ■;?' :-.

CARTEItTON,

Mr F Mason, oF the Tauern School, will take charge of the Dalefield. School on June 1, when' Mr ., 'J.'M. Heechey.will tako op his duties at the Clarevillo School... : ••. : On Saturday, three young deer were sen!; from'here to Masterton, whero they will bo -kept , qn'"the.-Acclimatisation Society s ■grounds.'for'a. week''or" so, and will then' •be liberated somewhere.. near Eketahuna. One of the animals was hand-reared by Miss other two were looked after by children at the Admiral Kun. . ■ ■, , _ ' On Thursday afternoon the . Uun Club will hold a sweepstake match, _ when, in'view..'of tho championship meeting at Greytown next month, there ought to be a good muster of competitors. ■ At a' meeting of tho genoral committee of the Waira'rapa and East Coast Pastoral and Agricultural Society on. Friday, twelve lien- numbers were elected. The Hikurangi Maori, College .atClareville is at present taxed to its utmost, there being no fewer.than thirty pupils there, and there are others waiting for vacancies. This must be'very-gratifying to the principal; the Kev.-H.-T: Stealy. . .'.'■■., ,: .; A movement has been initiated hero j to, raise funds to purchase ornamental trees.for beautifying Carrington Park, the planting to be carried out on Arbor Day. The idea is a good one, but, to bring it to a success-ful-issue, more energy than-is now in evidence will bo needed. /. The Wairarapa Rugby -'.Union- lias obtained permission from the Wairarapa and East Coast Pastoral and 'Agricultural Society to lay off another football ground on the show i grounds, the payment "forAsamo to bo one pound per match,-tor compensate the lessee of tho grounds "for any damage through loss of '. grass that may be sustained. If at the close of the .season, the union can-show that the '■■ cliargo'. has resulted in a loss to them, the: society, will consider tho .'question of making "a rebate. ■A -football contributor to the'vlocal paper on':'Saturday, who writes under, the'nom de plume, of; "Knock-on," considered that tho society, in making the charge, ; .camo down a bit hard on tho union.'biit \his opinion is not in accord with that.. vof,, /tho union officials, who consider that'they;have good business in hand. Hitlierto-theyihavo provided a free show for followers,; of junior matches, by playing on the l ;reservd, while the senior matches aro played'on the showgrounds, and ono shilling charged for admission. It happens that botli fixtures take place on the same day, and the public have the choice of paying'to see the senior match, while they can walk in arid out as they pleaso on the reserve, where the junior matches are played. This .privilege is to exist no longer, for' both'senibf and junior matches are to be played on tho showgrounds. ■'■■;,-' Constable Carmody, who, has been absent on sick leave, returned homo from Napier on Saturday, quite recovered from his recent illness. : ■ ( ■.'...■ . Parkvale' is becoming noted • for its pleasant dances, .another of which took place on Friday evening. Seine 50 couples were present. Miss Maguiro.'of (ircytown, provided the music, and -a number of, extras were played by thoso /present. Messrs. B. (i. Kemble, and G. \Eatoa;.were,M's.C., and the ladies of tho distinct 'supper. /' '' ' ■"'.'?"'• '•:'.':" -■/■.- .•

LEVIN. '

A slight fire which , .(occurred'at'ltfrs. Milno's store, Wereroa, yesterday afternoon, was extinguished, before'much darnago was done. . Mr; "\V. E. Eggleton, headmaster at. tho boys' farm, niet .with a painful accident the other day, caused by twisting tho cartilcge of the right knee. .'. Ho is progressing slowly towards recovery. .....,' A fire broke out on Friday evening about" 8 o'clock in the-six-roomed houso occupied by Mr. W.'.S. Allaway, York Street, and in a short timo the building and contents were .destroyed. Some of the children had gono to bed, when the eldest noticed a smell of burning in the house. On going into tho diningroom she found tho plnce in flames. Tho alarm was at onco given,'and the Tiro Brigade were soon in attendance, but water was not too plentiful, and considerable, damage was done before the flames were mastered. The house is now a more shell. Fortunately the sleeping children were safely removed. There was a small insurance on tho furniture, and the building, which was tho property of Mr. K. D- Worsfold, of Paltncrstpn North, was also partially insured. How tho fire originated is a mystery. Tlio members of the Levin Bowling Club avo-now busy on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons top-dressing their green, and by next season it should bo in very fino ordoK Tho grounds ore pleasantly situated,.-within, «s2 walk from tao railway, station, ,&nd a ■

largo increase in the number of playing members is looked for. , Lovin School Committee .mot on Friday evening', present: Messrs. J. Malcolm (chairman), C. Palmer, 6. Cameron, J. Bavison, I. Hook, J. Wood, J. Hooper, S. Hall, and J. Robertson (secretary). Tho chairman was instructed to put in pegs, take levels, prepare specifications, and call tenders for levelling the school grounds. It was decided to withe caretaker'to give a price for digging and levelling tho lawn in front of the school. The secretary was instructed to write to the Education Board asking what steps were being taken for installing gasjin the headmaster's house. . • . . A variety entertainment was just commencing in Levin Town Hall on Friday night when the firebell rang. Tho audience rose en masse, and sprinted off to see the' fire, the programme having consequently to be abandoned. The management, however, did not lose anything by the occurrenco, as those present had already paid for admission. ."

GEEYTOWN,

The ladies' hockey teams, Kia Toas (local) and Masterton High School, tried copclur sions at Greytown on Saturday, when tho former won by two to nil. The visitors came down in a motor 'bus, in lieu of tho oldtime drag, and took the local team for a drivo befdro returning. The Lower Valley junior football team tried conclusions with the Tβ Ore Ore team hero on Saturday, and won by eight' points The' firm of Dalgety and Co. are opening a branch office in Greytown. Mr. Hayman is in charge. . • ■ ■ . ■■■ Several orchardists are extending their area of planting in this district this season.

OTAKI

Football matches played on this coast on Saturday resulted as follow:—Senior: Hui Mai v. Levin Wanderers, a draw; Kia Toa (ll),v. Shannon'(3). Junior,: Kia Toa (3) v. Levin Wanderers (0). ■■ The privileges in connection with the Otaki Maori Eacing Club were sold on Saturday, realising sums as follow:—Gates.(Mr. Wyatt) £82- inside publican's booth, subject to license. Mr. W. M'Kegg, £23; outside do., (Mr. M'Kegg), £10.. ... ■ Tho Otaki Sanatorium is now full, whim the hospital is well taxed, the femalo patients' ward carrying its full complement. Mr. Homa B. To Ao, secretary of the Racing Club, is at present ill at Kereru. _ A debating society has been formed m connection with tho Methodist congregation at Otaki: , ... , Tho golf tournament, which commenced horo on Saturday, was; continued yesterday. Many prominent players took part, and, despite tho inclement weather of Saturday, somo good play was noticeable Tho weather yesterday was fine, and several matches wero concluded, while, at time of writing, others are being played. Following are the results: —Men's 18-hole stroke- handicap, H.. Ilaaisfield- ladies' do., Mts. A. Duncan; 18-holo sweepstake, L. St. George; championship, A. J. Abbott, 1; G. Bcvan,,2; . teams' match, Wellington, 699, first; Otaki, rtG, second; ladies' driving and approaching, Mrs G. Bcvan In the Indies' championship. Mrs. Hevan'bent Mrs. Rollcston, Mrs. S. Simcox heat Mrs. Duncan. Tho final has not yet bwm played; '.'.".