PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 594, 24 August 1909, Page 7

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(fnou oun srrciAi, couucsronoctTs.) ♦- 1 FEII.l)INO !lho winter holidays in tho Wanganui Edu- , cation district (one week) commence on Monday noxt. Tho Wanganui Girls' Collogo holidays commence on Friday noxt, und extend over a fortnight. A, ten days' ovangeli&tic mission is 10 bo ! conducted at Palmerston by the Rev Messrs. Jolly and Geo. J3udd (Foildiiig). Mr. Budd left for Pclroerston yesterday. Mr. J. Weightman, sohr., is to act as judgo at tho forthcoming Foilding Bulb Show. ' | The Dunolly School (Waituna), which is being ciecled by the Education Board's carpenters, under Mr. Croft, is almost completed. Tho Sandon Cricket Club hat just hold its annual meeting. Tho report shotted that, out of seventeen matches plajed last season, eleven were won, four lost, and two drawn. The election of officers for tho forthcoming season resulted as follows:— Patron, Mr. J. Stephens; president, Mr. J. A. Bailey; vice-presidents, Messrs E. Newman, M.P., J. H; Perrett, C. L. Anderson, W. J. Phillips, Jas. A'Court!, W. Ponny, J. Henson, A. C. Perry, W. J. Crouchoi, and J. 6. Wilson; auditor, Mr. J. Andeison; secretary and treasurer, Mr. E. H Walters; club captain, Mr. A. K Drew; vice-captajn, Mr. W. M'lntvre; committee, Messrs. Penny,'Watkins, Ge<rrge, and M Perry; selection committee, Messrs. Drew, M'lntyro, and Walters. The club will iom the Fcilding District Association, and intends putting a second eleven in tho fiold this jear. 1 SHANNON. Miss -Lynch, who was recently granted Icavo of absenco on account of ill-health, has resumed her duties at Moutoa School, after a holiday, in tho Auckland district. Mrs. Butterj of Patea, has been staying with Misi Moymhan for a few days. Mrs Butter was soloist at tho Roman Catholic Church service on Sunday night Mr. and Mrs. Retter intend leaving Shannon shortly to reside in Ofcaki. w Owing to tho increased attendance at Tokomaiu School, it. N has been found necessary to appoint an assistant teacher. All last week the Tararuas were coated with snow, and tho weather was wet and cold. The annual meeting of tho Bowling and Liwn Tennis Company was' held last week. The directors' report and tho balance-sheet were read and adopted. It was resolved that all shareholders in arrears,, should bo sued. The following office-bearers were appointed—Secretary, Mr. E. A. W Osborno; treasurer, Mr. T Lind, auditor, Mr T. C. Dunckley. Mr. J. R Stansell, J.P., presided Practically all the flaxmills on this coast will have resumed operations ini a week's time, thp mills of Temukanui, Ltd., stripping next week Mr. H Greig is having oue of his Adam Burgcs'B washers installed at his Tokomaru mills. » ,

» \ LEVIN. Hokio Beach promises to be a popular resort during tho coming summei, judging by the number of inquiries being received in Lovin by owners ot houses there Situated about five miles from,tho town, it afforda a splendid stretch of sand, and seems to bo just tho place for the jaded town dweller to spend a ten necks "far from tho madding ciowd." Tho air is bracing, and, for children in particular, no better spot could be hit on. Supplies aro easily obtainable, as Levin, storekeepers deliver ordcis to customers as otton as required. Very good I slung is to bo had, and at present wtutobait is plentiful Tlieio is no doubt that if jt 'wero better known Ilokio would attract a largo number of hohdaj-makers every summer. t , The fancy fair promoted by a number of ladies m tho town in aid of the Levin Volunteer Firo Bngado closed on Saturday night, when there was a hrge attendance of tho public, lho drawings are estimated to bo about £55, which will give tho funds a good lift The ladies who wero instrumental in carrying" out the fair were —Jle'sdameo R J. Jones (president), Whitakei (secretary), ' Parsons, Henderson, M'Taggart, l'ink. Walker, Colo (Wellington), and Miss M Andrews A largo number of competitions wore keenly contested, such as shooting, nai'-dnviug, lad'frs' quoits, guessing, etc. Several articles were left over, but aro to be sold at an early date

At Keriiru on Saturday the.local football team defeated Lovin Wanderers'(juniors) by 6 points to 3. The Horowhenua team to play Manawatu has been chosen as follows:—Back, J. Anderson; three-quarters) G. Cook, N. Winiata, H. Hawin; fiveeighths, W. Coote and M. Winiata; Jialf, Cordello; wing forward, Kmg; forwards, Sciascia,. Wilson, J. Ropata, Douglas, ,W. Winiata, Horo, and George. Tho match is ,to bo played at Palmorston on Saturday next. - ' .. . EKETAHUNA. r It has-been suggested hero,/that Mr. A. TV. Hogg should resign from the Mastorton seat and contest ftangitikei - as an out-and-out Labour candidate. Tho result might indicate to him the seriousness in which tho public take hire,, in his now role. The popularity of Sergeant Potts with members of tho Eketahuna Mounted Rifles was further evidenced;last week, when, ho was tho recipient of a sot of silver-mounted military brushes, suitably inscribed. Ser-geant-Major Greathead made the preseuta'tion. '

The Alfrcdton correspondent of tho local paper, "'rites .-—"Although there is so much complaint-about unemployed, settlers in this district find it. impossible to get men for\ bushfolUng." The.Nireaha Football Club intends to colebrato its double win—senior and -junior championships—with a smoke concert on Friday evening. • \ - Air. W. Cousins, who is resigning his position as manager of the Dairy Union's Newman creamery in ordor to take an appointment in "tho Tauranga district, is to bo tendered a farewell'social by residents of the district -'on Thursday evening. Tho Eketahuna branch of the Farmers' Union is hammorinjj away for increased I facilities at the local stock yards. What is wanted is. that the.thrco .firms shall cornbiuo ' and erect up-to-date yards, and all sell on i tho one day. A committee pas been deputed to interview tho Auctioneers' Association'l with this object .in view. <■ At a clearing sale of dairy stock nt Kakariki forward cows brought up i to £8 15s. Late calvors wcro in poor domand, and as a result tho herd only averaged £i~. Tho Nircaha Co-operative Cheese Company will make payments totalling 12Jd. for butter-fat to suppliers throughout tho soason. This is the highest price jet paid..

WdODYILLE

The recent -arrangement (made with/Mr. !p./J v Hutehins to carry ion /the (borough work is only a temporary one, the. period /of (engagement boingsix months.--.' ./....; ( " Stock' in the district last week seem 'to i indicate that ■' prices-' for " dairy cattle'are on the '■"!'■■' '.'.'; ■' Cases of supposed diphtheria are reported in the borough; but, up'to tho time or writing, none had been reported by the HealtJi; Officer.'' It is stated that tho District Health Officer, Dr! De Like,;of /Napier, has been requested' to visit' tho' town . in. connection '.with these cases. .•- ', .' ; -'/ The vestry of St. Peter's Church 'havo increased'the minister's stipend to £225' per annum. ■ :/■■ ' ,:: ' .- ; Mr. C. Gilos takes over the business of Messrs. Jeffries and Salmonds on Octpbet/I. /The committee which is organising a benefit social'under the-auspices of the local football club have met with success in their canvassing efforts, and tho social itself promises to be a good evening's entertainment for those': who attend.- • ~

(. <: QTAKI. ;v ■ '".-. ■■ .:■;•! Mr. T Parata, the well-known local representative footballer, has been an inmate of/the Otaki hospital for. the/past few days in order to undergo an operation, which proved successful.. :,, .. ;; ,-.i While Mr. .Wobdwar.d was driving <along •Juiiioe Bead on' Saturday night hu/horse

took fright and.brought the. trap into contact .with tho edgo of tho footpath. Ono wheel was damaged, but tho occupant escaped injury. Mr.. Stanford, who has been busily engaged for soveral weeks renovating tho Maori MiEsion.Clitirch, expects .to conclude his contract this week. " '■■■:'. Tho North y. South football match was played at Manakau on Saturday, and resulted in favour of tlio southern team by 6 points to-3.' The junior match, Kia Toa v. Wnikanao, -did not _take placo, the latter team failing to put hi an appearance! : CARTERTON'.:'" • \ , : Dr. E. TV. Smyth etas been elected anhonorary member of:' tho> rifle ' volunteers.. The company has decided to send a team to compete at a military tournament at Palmerston North on November 9, ' A'movement is on foot here' to form an Association-football club. 'V , Mr. W. A. Herrickhas purchased Mrs. Hooper's farm at Parkvale at a satisfactory figure. ' ' /Preparations are being'made at Claroville to hold a poster dance'on Tuesday week. ' Mr? G. H. Harbroe has returned to Carterton from a visit to Christcliurch. Mr. H. Henderson, who sustained a broken:. leg :in a\. football /match- recently, has' made'a recovery sufficient to enable him to. take ' outside .'exercise , with'.'the aid. ; 'of crutches.' .'■ . '■'■■■■■■.'". : '■' Mr. \V. G; King, who was stationrriaßter. heresome years ago, is-at present on : a; visit to tllis.toWll.' ; '' ' : '.., ■ : '.''.'' '~'.' ./.: ■ ■>.'■'*" >■'■":.- ': : , ■'■~ -■ ~"~ '■''" ; ■•■■''.'■•>' ."■■-/- /The' Mastcrton Municipal I Band has.beea. appointed battalion band for the district •■■ Good progress is being made with the erec,tiqn,,of the new Methodist Sunday-School-, room' It'. is expected that *the, /building will bo completed next week.' ■■.-;.' A'special. meetirig,,of the executive of the .Masterton branch' of the Navy League was 'held last evening, when/,Mr. Hugh Williams presided-.over a'large attendance. Fortyrnew members were elected. • Dr. Pw V...Hpsking' brought up the/matter of holding a naval •and military display in tho Wairarapa' in honour of Trafalgar Day. The suggestion was warmly, supported by those/present, and M was decided to make further arrangements in connection with the: proposal at a,.later -date.:. It. was announced, that, .during'the next few weeks,.-six or seven; new_ school branches; would be; formed in. the Wairarapaj and it is. anticipated .that members of the 'school branches of the league'will; be taken on an ■excu'rs'ion trip to .Wellington to. visit, warship's in port some time in October... , (

■'Mrf J: Lynch; who hasbeen: in : the service of the Ballanc'e Dairy Company for'the past jfour years,' has accepted a position at the Otaki Butter. Factory,: and"'leaves hero 'on Wednesday., "'.; ; .'- r - r ,' ■ ."' ';, .' ' Sydney Lawrence, son of Mr. J. Lawrence, of this town,'died* on Sunday morning.' Deceased/* who was 17 years of" age,, /was only ill abbut. a fortnight; the . cause of death being rheumatic fever, : with complications. . • . ..' .',..■■,:■•■''.',. '.\ 'The' annual' social in'connection with St. l'eter's Church tikes place on Wednesday evening in 'the drill-hall. ••'';.' ; \ The third round for thoi president's''golf trophy took place on.the local links on when Mr: H. H'Sheriy boat Mr. J./Qsburh-Lilly, Mr. J!. G. SwainsOn : beat Mr.; E. 8.. Hare, Mr. M.,'J. ... Collins beat Mr. ; Howard. The; game between ..Messrs. G. C.; Miller, and E. ; :. J.,. Hughes did. hot take place.; •"; ,".. ';■'- .. i ,'/'; A team from the Craven Girls College, l'almcrston, played a hockey match against the Oete*'team' pn ..Saturday. ;6h the : loeal ground? i The :Craven 'team proved' victorious by .three goals' to one.. After the match, the visitors, were .entertained "Vit; afternoon,.tea.. ■.The two creameries at Kohunui reopen for thV.season next week."" '~•.'".-.,'.

' .!■; GREITCmk-

Mr. I'. Ilogcrs, proprietor of the : Club Hotel,: and captain of:the local senior foot-ball-club, gave .aysupper,' to .thevmembers of the ■ team, in their.; winning the'- ; \V'airarapa .'championship.''"'lPkaaant speeches were niado, during the > evening 'by members 'and officials," and a musical programme helped to make up a very enjoyable function.':' ' ,-.":•■■', .-'._'''.'-' v - .' ."'"•.'■'■•'.'..!