PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 518, 27 May 1909, Page 6

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(WOU ODE SPECIAL CORBESP INDENTS.) -* — PALMERSTON.

The presentation to Mr. W. T. Wood, es M.P. for. Palmerston, will take place on Fri day, Juno 11.

At tho monthly meeting of tho executive of tho Manawatu Employers' Association on Tuesday night, fourteen new membors wore elected.

Probate'of tho will of the late Mr. 11. Mulrooney was granted yesterday by Mr. Justice Cooper, on tho application of Air. J. P. Innes, to Sirs. Mulrooney, executrix. The only case dealt with at tho Supreme Court on Tuesday was tho application for a divorce by Cordelia Maud Hall, against William Robert Hall, on tho grounds of habitual drunkenness and cruelty. Tho case was heard in camera, and no defence was filed. A decree nisi was granted, to bo made absolute in three months. The question of tho custody or tho children was held over.

As showing the wide interest that is taken in the school classes at tho Winter Show, it may bo mentioned that already entries have been received from as far north as Eltham on this coast, anil fcom tho Wairajapa ion the other. Tho milk tost competition, for ohildren, is also attracting a lot of attention, and several entries are to hand. Tho half-ton cheese, whioh'hns bean mado as usual by the Ngaire Dairy Company, and is liberally 'adulterated with gold and silver coins, is expected to arrive in Palmerston at an early date. During tho past year, 40,000 trout fry have been liberated by tho Palmerston North branch of tho Wellingtdn Acclimatisation Society in various small streams, including th« Kahuterawa, and tho Tokomaru. Tho branch also arranged with Mr. Akers, of Linton, and Mr. M'Leah, of ICarerc, for the keeping, and protecting, of young pheasants, until after tho shooting season was over, when the birds were sot at liberty. They have since done trail, and numerous clutches of young ones have been soon. Tho thanks of the committee have been given to tho gentlemen named for the trouble and expense which they incurred in forwarding the interests of tho society. The committee of tho Palmerston North Choral Society decidcd, on Tuesday night, that the oratorio "St. Paul',' b'o given on Thursday, July 1. Tho soloists chosen were Mrs." Harper, Mrs.' Bath, Miss G. Drew, and Messrs. E. Hill, and E. Parkcs. The proceeds are to bo given to the Plunkot Nurse, and District Nurse Societies, which fact should be an additional inducement to the public to assist the promoters. Tho president of tho local Chamber of Commerce (Mr. J. M. Johnston) received a reply from tho Wellington Provincial Industrial Association, yesterday afternoon, in regard to the proposed New Zealand Industries Week, to bo held in Palmerston ' The letter stated that the idea originated with tho . Christchurch Industrial Association, and was warmly taken up by other associations in the _ Dominion last year. This year, shop-window displays were hold in Wellington, and , they were very successful, educating of people, by letting them seo what is being manufacture! in tho Dominion. Tho Indusmake most attractive displays of New Zealand Shopkeepers' Association, who rendered valuable assistance in carrying out the work. Arrangements were made by tho manufacturers whereby shopkeepers were enabled to make most attractive displays of Now Zealand goods, and a prizo was offered by the association to school children for an essay on, "Why New Zealand industries should bo supported." Tho children were shown around'the different displays by their teachers in Wellington. Tho idoa of tho shopwindow display had resulted very satisfactorily to tho manufacturers. The committoo .of the Chamber of Commerce will.incot the subcommittee of tho Holiday Association as soon as convenient, to arrange, if possible, to carry out tho scheme in show week. The matter has been taken up heartily by tho Holiday Association, who comprise the retailers of th« town. . ■ OTAKI. The Manakau Tonjn Hall was filled last night with residents who had assembled to say good-byo to Mr. and Mrs. J. Carroll, who are leaving the district to live at Ngaio. A first-class programme of vocal and-instru-mental items was gono through, a dance bucceoding. During me evening Air. A. M'Bain presented Mr. Carroll, on behalf of tho townspeople, with a purse of sovereigns. . The golf tournament has concluded. He ladies' championship was won by, Mrs. Bcvan, who defeated the runner-up, Mrs. S. Simcox, by 4up and 2to play. Kirkly won tho putting competition, doing the nine holes in tho fine Bcore of 15, Abbott and Kirk being,next with 18 each. Mrs. Bevan and Miss Sidoy (18 strokes) tied for the ladies' putting. The four-ball handicap was won by Mr. and Mrs. Dunoan, Bevan and Ransfietd second, and Frost and Deans third. Mrs. Bevan,won tho 18-hole Bogey handicap, Mrs. Rolleston and Mrs. Jennings (tie) being second. The ladies' consolation was won by Mrs. 8. Simcox, with Mrs. Rolleston second, and Miss Sidoy third. CARTERTON. . The Borough Council mot on ' Tuesday evening, when Mr. A. Armstrong was installed Mayor. Tho treasurer's statemont was adopted, showing a debit balance of £116, ss. ,9d., and accounts amounting to £299 4s. 7d. wore passed for payment. .Tho manager of the' gas works reported that 291,000 foet. of gas had been manufactured during tho month. 'The overseer's report showed that the re-tarring of High Street and sanding had cost £21 16s. 6d., which did not include 24 barrels of tar used. The Works Committee were instructed to report upon the advisability of purchasing a road-sweeping machine at a cost of £20, and to further furnish' a report on tho present cost incurred in sweeping High Street. Tho Works Committee was instructed to report upon ; tho petition of several Kent Street residents for an extension of tho high-pressure' water service. St. Andrew's Presbyterian Ohurch congregation wero granted tho use of the Council. Chambers for a "sowing bee" afternoon. Tho matter of tho council finally taking over Costly Street was referred to tho Works Committee to report upon. Committees were set up as follow: —Finance: The Mayor, Councillors W. T. Masson, T. J. Rathbo'ne, and 51. Lavery. Works Committee: Tho Mayor, Councillors Masson, J. A. Dudson, and C. J. Smith. Domain and Water Race Committee: Councillors J. Callister, W. Toomath, and A. Pink. Gas Committee: Councillors Dudson, W. J. Berrill, Rathbone, and Lavery. ... Carter's Homo Committee: Councillors Smith, Toomath, and Berrill.

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The ( Presbyterian Social and Literary Society mot on Tuesday evening, when there was a good attendance. The Rev. J. AVhito presided, and intimated that the debate on "Is Smoking Injurious?" had to he postponed until next Tuesday, owing to tho inability of the openers to take their parts because of various reasons. Impromptu speeches filled up tho evening's programme, when a large numb'i of topics wero debated, including: "Aro early marriages desirable? 1 ' "Should a husband neglect his wife to make his business a success?". "Is marriage a failure?" "Should a husband light tho (ire in tho morning?" These meetings are becoming increasingly popular, and tho syllabus for tho session, which has now boon completed, bids fair to keep up tho interest of the members. A well-attended social was held in the Century Hall on Tuesday evening, for tho purpose of welcoming f,Vo Rev. C. B. Jordan, 8.A., as ono of tho ministers of the LevinOtaki circuit of tho Methodist Church. Mr. Richard Prouse spoko'on behalf of tho circuit, and Mr. F. E. Parker "on behalf o( tho ymvng people. A pianoforte solo was beautifully played by Mrs. C. C. Nation, and songs were sung by Mrs. Nation, and Mr. F. D. Haste, while recitations wero contributed by 3liss Goldsmith, and Mr. T. G, Vincent. Refreshments were'handed round, and games were indulged in, a very pleasant evening being spent. A "working beo" has been engaged on several afternoons improving tho Presbyterian manso grounds.