PROVINCIAL CENTRES. CFrom Our Special Correspondents.)

Dominion, Volume 4, Issue 1162, 24 June 1911, Page 3

PROVINCIAL CENTRES. CFrom Our Special Correspondents.)

WOODVILLE. Unfortunatelv for the programme laid down fov Coronation Day the elements appeared to reserve their full force until '.I iMirsdav morning, when a heavy storm with gale came over Ihe district, and lasted for hours. This had the cli'ect uf curtailing the displays. The public service held in tho JJrill Hall in the afternoon was poorly attended by adults; Ihe school children mustered fairly well, as they were in receive their Coronation medal* after ihe service. In the evening Ihe weather became line, and the people turned out to witness tho display of tireworks. Expressions of regret were heard thai the elements had prevented people from displaying their loyalty by attending tile services arranged. A united service was held in Holy Trinity Church at 11.110 a.m., and was conducted by Kcv. Canon Kc'eles, assisted by the ltevs-. Alc.-srs. Gardiner and Beckett, An amalgamated church choir was present, but the attendance of tho general public was agaiu disappointing on account of tho stormy weather.

On Thursday evening the local volunteer corps gave a smoke concert, at. which past and present members were invited. The occasion was chosen as a fitlinj; time, to close up the volunteer company, the Territorials now taking their place. This function was well attended, and a pleasant evening was spent. Speech and-song was the order of the evening, and the speech given by Lietit.-Colonel Stevenson was much appreciated. The speaker gnvo the history of the Woodville Volunteer' Company from its formation, and cited the different tips and downs which the corps iiad been through, particularly in the early days. ■ Captains Nelson and Cronin also interested the gathering by relating tlieir experiences. Tlie meeting terminated at 12 o'clock by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne."

At llio mooting of the Wooelvffio School Committee, hold this week, it was decided lo ask the board when a permanent' appointment was to bo made of o. second mistress. 11 was mentioned '.fiat (ho school had, of late, had several relieving teachers, who had secured other appointments, and then left, and the position as existing at present was not very satisfactory.

A public meeting sit which the Mayor presided was held this week to discuss Hie advisability of erecting a town hall, and to comply with the conditions so as to secure the Government subsidy to Coronation memorials. Only a comparatively small number attended, and a resolution was carried asking (he Borough Council lo form iila (e a scheme, and to lay it before the ratepayers,