PROVINCIAL CENTRES.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 978, 19 November 1910, Page 12

PROVINCIAL CENTRES.

(From onr Special OorreigondentiJ — 0 — FEATHERSTON.

The; Featherston Horticultural and Industrial Society's spring show was held in' the Town Hall, Featherston, on Thursday afternoon,. tho show being, opened by Lord Islington. His Excellency was accompanied by the Hon. Joan DicksonPoynder and Captain Hamilton, and was met at the door by members of the society and passed up the hall through a guard of honour composed of Boy Scouts under Scoutmaster Wagley. As for tho show itself it was an unqualified success, and reflects credit on- the stewards and other officials of this enterprising society. The wonderful blooms that were exhibited .goes far to disprove the oftquoted reproach that it is "always blowing a howling gnle in Featherston." OTAKI. Judging' by rumours, the Otaki seat is likely to bo well contested at tho next Parliamentary election, and already the names of Messrs. Thompson (Palmerston North), Dallworthy (Auckland), J. C. Cooper (Pahiatua), and C. A. W. Monckton (Otaki) are mentioned as new candidates, while Mr. Byron Brown and tho sitting member, Mr. Field, will also seek support. Mrs. and Misses (2) Quill, who are at present touring the world, anticipate prolonging their holiday, and will not return to tho Dominion for some months. WOODVILLE., The only tender received 'by 'the 1 Borough Council for pipes was referred to Mr. Motcalf, who recommended the calling of fresh tenders. Representatives of the Bowling Club who played against Pahiatua on Wednesday were beaten after a closely-contested game. After a tie, an extra head was played, and this gave Pahiatua the lead. . The Rev. Mr. Dawson, of Wellington, is to conduct, tho services at the Woodvillo Methodist Church on Sunday next. In tho evening he purposes referring.to the new Licensing Bill. • St. David's Bible Class had arranged a picnic at tho Gorgo for Wednesday last, but the weather on that day looked very unsettled, and a "social" was held in the Ormond Street Schoolroom instead, GREYTOWN. A pleasant wedding "social" was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Fisher on lucsday i evening, in the Fire, Brigade Hall. A largo number of friends were present, and an enjoyable time was spent. The rain which had threatened daily made its appearance this week, and should do the country generally a great deal of good, local gardens were languishing for want of moisture. FEILDING. The latest purchase-at-home by Mr Ernest Short was the champion ram at the Ashford Show, in Kent. Mr. James Ivnight, of Feilding, acted as one of the two referees at this show; « M ni?r° il c > r kf. a recent arrival from I the Old Country, has gone to Apiti, under engagement to a group of settlers to prospect for water. Mr. Clarke belongs to a family of "water-finders." The annual "social" of the Kia Toa Hockey Club (ladies) was held on Tuesday evening, when the hall was crowded JJurnig the evening a presentation of a handsome set of carvers was ■ made to one of tho old players, Miss Constance IV A T ? c<lwel! . who is about to be married Dr. Bey, president of the club, made the presentation, and the Mayor replied on behalf of Miss Keedwell. . — : . ■ :. I CARTERTON. Mr. E. Eagle, jun., of Belvedere, is at present attending tho AVanganui Show. JUr. a. a. Wolters has donated a guinea to: the. funds of tho local Volunteer Firo Brigade. The executive of tho public swimming baths are pushing the. work along. The £o ™ l c? ,) , a " l k a ,' prescnt stands at aoj lis. 6d., but close on threo times tills amount has been promised. ■ B , r ? - \ V> „ stoT ens has been appointed a delegate from the Rechabito Lodge on the Inendly Societies' Council, in place of Bro. W. H. Partridge, resigned. Tho local branch of the Wairnrapa E"g Circle this week consigned 217*2 dozen eggs to its Wellington agent. Tho local Rcchabite Lodge has decided to go guarantee for .£2 of the amount required for a special train for the inendly Societies' picnic at Pigeon Bush on Boxing Day. This is if the 'other South \\airarapa- lodges fall in with the proposal. :