PROVINCIAL CENTRES.

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1071, 9 March 1911, Page 2

PROVINCIAL CENTRES.

(From Our .Special Correspondents.) «■ - .<> . FEATHERSTON. The political campaign in conncction willi tno Wnirarapa electorate is to bo opened by (lie acrrediled candidate of the Wnirarapa Liberal .Usocialion, Sir. .). T. M. 11.0rn.-liy, cx-M.l'., at Carterton on Friday nignt. Visits (o other centres will lijllow. It i.s reported that both parties are organising in view of a keen contest. The shortage of sheep trucks is often the subject of complaint by consignors of stock (u Wellington, and, therefore, the fact thai, at the end of last week, there was a In rue number of empty trucks at both Slaslerton and l-'callicrston railway station* is noteworthy. In the second round of the senior fixtures the Wairan.pa Souih Cricket Club, captained by L. T. Cobcroft, defeated Slaslerton, at Carterton, on Saturday, by nine wickets and five runs. South Wairarapa made 201 and 50 for one wicket (total 251), and Mastcrtcn 117 and 120 (total 2-16). Cobcroft was tho most successful trundler, anil took five wickets for 31 runs in Ma;Icrton's second innings. Slaslerton is still leading for the championship, South Wnirarapa being second, Carterton third, a-nd Carterton (Masterton) last on tho list. For a breach of the Featherston water by-laws, Alfred Colder was fined Is., and ordered to pay 7s. costs, at the sitting of the Magistrate's Court held hero on Slondny Judgment by default was given in the following cases:—P. Blatchford v. E. Cloalce, Mi 19s. 7d.; same v. T. Payne, Ms. 5d.; same v. Malcolm Kerr, £2 lis. ; W. C. Williams v. R. Bridgewater, JCS 45.; Toogood Estato v. Frederick Slurphy, ,C 7 12s. 7d.; sanio v. F. fieyles, <£l Is. Od.; A. H. Uayes v. C. Dixon, lis. 7d.; E. E. Ilalford v. F. Max, J32 lis. 2d. Any doubts as to a probable want of winter feed in this district have been dispelled by the recent rain, a further effect of which is shown by the increase of chccso forwarded from 'here last week, tho total being 711 eases. 10,502 shojp wero also dispatched during the same period. The Featherston gymnasium has, during tho past few years, been but pcorly supported. With a view to increasing its popularity, and placing it on a firmer basis, tho entrance fee is to be reduced to one shilling per annum. It is hoped by this means to secure a large number of members, from whom a new committed will be elected. The weather being exceptionally mild for this timo of tho year, riuking has commenced again At tho monthly meeting of tho local firo brigade, held on Monday 'sight, Branchman A. Tricker was raade the recipient of a premutation by lus fellow-members in honour of his recent marriage-. Another business has changed hands in this township, Sir. F. F. Thtmsen, bootmaker, having sold out to Mr. W. Berridge.

A largo number 01 invitaiicns have been issued for the annual picnic of the suppliers to tho Feathersron Dairy Gunpony,/ which is to be held at tho racecourse on March 16. Tho Town Hall has been furnished with a new piano, which is greatly appreciated. The money required for its purchase was raised by the efforts of local musical people. OTAKI. At a meeting of local farmers it was decided to obtain full particulars relative to the establishment of a cheese factory, and a committee was set up to go into the matter, A creamery was opened at Paraparaumu on Monday afternoon, the Hon. G. Mills performing tho ceremony. There was a lair attendance of local residents. At tho local Court 011 Monday, Georgo Moses was fined 10s. for drunkenness yesterday, his sou was fined a similar amount for inciting.his father to resist. Prohibition orders were granted in each case. Mr. A. E. Waterson leaves shortly 011 a visit to England where his mother resides. Mr. W. Hart has sold his butchery business at Waikanae to Mr.. J. Gean : HASTINGS. After .a week .of dull ajid wet weather .the conditions have again changed to bright and warm. Everything at present seems to be favourable to the "man on the land." . Municipal matters aro comparatively quiet, 'l'iiree candidates are announced for the Mayoralty: Messrs. T. J. Thompson, J. Gnraett, and J. Lane., A special meeting, of the Hastings Borough Council will'be held this evening for tho purpose of transacting tho following business:—(l) To consider objections to district electors list: (2) to sign contract with Mr. Climie relative to his appointment as consulting engineer; (3) to consider the question of inviting tenders for the usual annual contracts; (4) lo consider the advisability of the council paying for tho removal of night soil. Sergeant Hogan of the local police force left on Tuesday for Gisborne where he will relieve Sergeant TTutton who is 011 sick leave. Detective Butler will bo in charge here pro teni. On Sunday night tho death took place of Mrs. Elizabeth Carr, aged 32 years. She was one of the earliest settlers in tho Hawke's P>av district.

A bazaar and fancy fair, organised in aid of the Hastings Brass Rand Instrument Fund was opened in the -Princess Theatre 011 Monday night in the presence of about 300 people. CARTERTON, A pleasant surprise was sprung; on Mrs. J. 11. Wiikelin, who recently resigned the position of superintendent of St. Mark's Sunday School, on Saturday, when the members of the Girls' Bible Class assembled at her residence, and asked her acceptance uf a beautiful e.p. glass biscuit barrel. The gift carried with it tho best wishes of the youug ladies, and kind appreciation of Mrs. Wakelin's splendid work ■ during the time which she had charge of the class. /Tho Wairarapa Egg Circle havo been advised that la,st week's consignment realised Is. Bd. per dozen. Poultry breeders were being offered Is. Gd. a dozen for eggs, on Saturday in Carterton. Archdeacon Fancourt* has Tieon on a visit to St. Mark's Pirish during tho past few days, and assisted at the services on Sunday. Tho offertories were for tho Melancsian Mission. The < Carrington Co-operative Dairy Factory is at present dealing with COO gallons of milk daily. Only one vat is in use. A meeting of tho Rechabite Lodge was held 011 Monday ovening, Bro. F. E. Tyler, C.R., presiding. Correspondence was read in connection with the visit of Bro. Phillipson, H.C.R., who is coming from England, and will visit Masterton on April 10. Bros. W. H. Partridge, T. W. Foster, and W. Tucker wero appointed delegates to a mooting at Masterton on Tuesday, March 14, to arrange for entertaining tile visitor. Two friends wero proposed for membership, and routine business transacted. On Monday, Mr. A. Hooker, of Carrington, was riding a freewheel bicycle, but, being accustomed to a fixed wheel, lost control of the machine as it was goiug down a steep cutting. The wheels came in contact with a rut, and threw tho rider heavily to the ground. Mr. Hooker was dazed for a time, and sustained a somewhat severe knock 011 the ■ head; as well as an injured shoulder. Mr. and Mrs. W. Burridgc left for Rotoruu 011 Tuesday. Mr. Cameron, well known in connection with the anti-Asiatic League, was a visitor to Carterton 011 Tuesday. The Carterton Friendly Societies havo challenged tho Masterton Friendly Societies to a cricket match for Thursday, March IG. A friendly game of cr ; oket is to be played here to-day betw en the bakers ami other tradesmen. On Monday evening Bro. \Y. Erickson, 1).r., was presented with a serviceable easy chair by the Totara of Druids la mark the occasion of 'his recent marriage. GREYTOWN. The monthly meeting of the local Borough Council was held on Monday evening, the Mayor (Mr. Loasby) being in the chair. The balance-sheet was received from tho Auditor-General reporting that ,£8 13s. had been diverted from tho special loan account to reduce the council's overdraft. The resignation of the sanitary contractor, ranger, and lamplighter vax received and accentcd. The bank.

overdraft was reported as <£662. It was I decided to strike tho sanio rates as last I year. The road overseer having resigned his position it was decided to advertise for applicant?. Owing to tho Land Court having now adjourned, llnoris ara gradually leaving tho town, but we expect, them hack in larger numbers at tho end of this month, the occasion being the unveiling of the Mahupuku Statue at Papawai. WOODVILLE. Sir. King, who has been appointed second in charge of the Woodvillo Post Office, has taken up duty. As showing how important Woodvillo is becoming as a stock centre, it may bo mentioned !hat this week Messrs. Williams and Kettle, Ltd., held one of the largest sales that have ever been held in the district. Both sale yards were required to hold tho stock that eamo'for--ward. The local corps of (lie Salvation Army have held their harvest, festival services and sale of produce, the latter being conducted on Monday night. They report a very successful result. Tho Methodist Congregation are arranging for their proposed festival, which is to bo held shortly, and 110 doubt it will prove successful as in past years. Last year's festival netted over «£]oo. The Mayoral seat and election are now causing a good deal of coinmont and speculation. Mr. W. G. Crawford, who for many years was clerk to the borough, lias announced his intentioji of contesting tho scat, Mr. G. 11. Redwood being tho other candidate. FEILDING. The sixth annual report of the Feeding Golf Club states that the membership at the beginning of the year stood at 35 ladies and 51 men, and now at .'ll ladies and 51 men. The finances of tho club are in a satisfactory position. Tho season was commenccd with a credit balance of ,£ll as. 7d., and this year shows a credit balanco of .£3l lis. 9d. or .£2O 9s. 2d. more than last year. With this substantial balance at tho disposal of the committee it is anticipated that tho links, and more especially tho greens, will bo further improved this season. During the year the club has received notice that the present links must bo vacated by the end of tho 1915 season. The men's monthly medal competition was won by Mr. Power, the ladies' status handicap by Mrs. Miles, and the men's status handicap by Mr. W. H. M'Lcan.