DISTRICT NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1770, 7 June 1913, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

JOTTINGS FROM ALL SOURCES. PALMERSTON NORTH. Colonel Cbaytor, of Palmerston, officcr commanding tlio Wellington military district, is visiting tho Taranaki district on Departmental business. On Thursday night tho Mayor, Mr. J. A. Nash, presided ovor an informal meeting of ratepayers to consider tho proposed poll lor takinz over tho Coleman Waco Corner. Local registry office-keepers oro stated to resent tlie new regulations which will materially reduco their scalo of fees. The Orchostral Society had an excollcnt audienco for its concert on Thursday oveninn at tho Opera Hoiiso, Mr. J. A. Graham directed tho orchestra as usual. Mr. F. Johnston, of Wellington, 'cellist, ond. Miss Bello M. I'cttitj and Mr. Noil Eussell wero the vocalists, and Mr. A. J. Borrymau played a trumpet solo. Tho accompaniments wero played by Miss Graham, Mrs. Reid Mackay accompanied Miss I'ottit. ' Quito a number of socials and dances havo been held in the l'almerston district during tho past week. At Fitzhorbert on Wcdnosday a concert and danco and on Friday a eucliro tournament and dance wero held. At Glen Oroua on Monday last tho social club held tho second of its fortnightly eucliro and dance parties. Tlio winners of tho tournament wero:— Ladies, Miss Wnlsli (liongotea) and Mrs. l'eareo (Rongolea); gentlemen, Mr. E. Holly (Pohangina) and Mr. J. Carroll. Music was supplied by Misses Moffatt, Clark, and K. Walsh 4 and Messrs. C. Penny, J. and A. Carroll. Miss Pilling sang during tho evening.

WANGANUI. Somo interesting figures regarding tlio growth ot Qonvillo wero given at a ratepayers' meeting there on Thursday night, it was shown that five years ago there wero 482 ratepayers in tlio town district, whilo now thcro aro 850. In tho 6amo timo , tho population has risen from 800 to 2200, 0 and tho Government valuation of tho suburb has increased from .£140,000 to ). ,£351,320. It is rather interesting as regards tho „ claims of tho leasehold party that tho | population of Qonvillo chiefly consists of 3 wage-earners, nearly all of whom instead of renting houses own tho freehold of a their own homes. 3 Tho Gouvillo Town Board held a meet's 'ing at tho Public Hall on Thursday night, 3 when tho chairman, Mrj A. G. UignelL, | addressed a representative gathering of | ratepayers on tho subject of tho proposed § loan of ,£25,000 for drainage purposes, 1 etc., which the board proposes asking tho | ratepayers of Gonvillo to sanction. Tho 0 meeting was marked with much discusH sion, and not a little opposition to the H proposals was cvinccd. P Tho Supremo Court case which has oc--8 cupied tho attention of Mr. Justico Chapjj man on Thursday and Friday has been e a pretty comples problem of a land deal, 1 and tho Judge remarked, "Over and over H again from this Bench, and other Judges B havo dono tho same, I havo pointed out 3 tho utter confusion, tho mischief, that M arises from theso exchange contracts. A They are a bastard form of land deal, and | more mischief will arise beforo wo aro | much older." Mr. Treadwell remarked | that two other cases of the kind had to be heard here. At the ineoting' of the committeo of the Wanganui Agricultural Association on Wednesday, tho president (Mr. Hammond) made a presentation to their grand marshal, Mr. J. T. Sinclair, in appreciation of 'his services. The presentation took tho form of a very handsomo gold Eotherliam hunting-watch, with chain and sove-reign-caso. Tho president also asked Mr. Sinclair to accept, on behalf of Mrs. Sinclair, n sterling silver teapot of chase design, with a monogram on tho side, NAPIER. " . The council has decided that the swimming pool at the baths will not be heated, tho cost being prohibitive. Somo timo ago tlio defence authorities wtoto to tho JLiorough Council instructing thera to hand a six-pounder Armstrong i:tm, which has been buried at the buck of the Drill Hall for years, over to a eertaiu colonel. Tho council decided to put in a claim for tho right to tlw gniin, but the Department replied by entering tho surrender of tho weapon. Still tho council objected, and wroto suggesting that tho gun would make a. good ornament for tho Parade. To that letter tho Department took a long timo to reply. It arrived in time for last Wednesday night's meeting, and when it was read a sniilo went round tho council tablo, for the lotter stated that tho gun bslougcd to tho council, having been, given to them in 189 S. Tho letter was received, A foot is to be cut oft' the corner of tho Troopers' Memorial nearest the Masonic Hotel as a work of safety:

At least tlireo clectrical supply firms are about to open in Napier in readiness for tho coming of the electric light. Tho Rev. Cecil Wilson, formerly of Napior, has been appointed assistantcurato of St. Mary's, Timnru. Foreman T. Ennor, of the Napier Volunteer Fire Brigade, has been appointed sub-superintendent and sub-inspector. The pupils of tho Napior Technical Collego held their annual dance in _ the Foresters' Hall on Thursday night. Messrs. D. Smart, W. Fo;sey, and C. J. llickson wero M.C.'s. Music was supplied bv Stewart's band, and extras wero played by Misses Elsio Forrest, Marrctt, Bessio Stairmanil, Lileth Smith, Gwonn Cameron, and Master Ernest iosfey. Mr. J. Nivon acted as secretary;

NEW PLYMOUTH. Messrs. p. 11. Billiard and W. Slaughter, members of tho Workers' Dwellings Board for Taranaki, are visiting Hawera and Manaia for the purposo of inspecting land suitable for the crection of workers' dwellings in theso localities. nelson: It is stated on good authority that on offer will lie mado to tho Nelson Harbour Uoard at its meeting on Wednesday next to ieaso tlio foreshore at Western Entrance with tho view of erecting wharves to deal with tho anticipated trade in connection with tho development of tho applo lends. HASTINGS. The Hastings Orchestral Society held thoir first concert this season 011 Wednesday niglit in tho Princess Theatre, under tho baton of Mr. Tombs. Tho vocalist was Mrs. Ivo Symes, of Wanganui. Mr. Louis Hay contributed a fluto solo, and Mr. H. O. M'Farlano a 'cello solo. St. Peter's Sohoolroom, Waipawa, was packed on Tuesday evening for a patriotic concert given by juveniles associated with the Band of Hope. On Monday last a harbour investigation party from Hastings again visited tlio Kidnappors, with tho purposo of becoming acquainted with tho country between Clifton homestead and the Black Eeef. Mr. Walter Fisher, of Hastings, left for Scotland on Thursday morning. MASTERTON. A smoke concert was tendered the visiting competitors at the dog trails this week by tho Masterton Collie Club. Tho chair was occupied by tho Mayor. During tho evening tlio Mayor presented Mr. Beaton, ■ whoso dog had won tho long-head championship, with tho cup donated by Mr., John Strang. In responding to tho toast of "Tho Judges," Mr. M'Donald, tho wellknown Huwkc's Bay judge, stated that 110 had seen better dogs at tho trials just concluding in Masterton than 110 had previously seen in any part of the Dominion. Skating, which has been neglected for some years, has again bccomo a popular form of amusement in this town. Considerable interest is centred in tho senior Rugby football matches for to-day. Tho match between Red Stars and Carterton Is speclnlly interesting, In view of tho fact that the hitter team has a slight lead for the championship. A number of Masterlonians are competing in tho poultry and homo industries sections at tho Manawatu Winter Khow. Crutching operations in this district havo been delayed a good deal by tho broken weather experienced during the past montli. Seven tliousnnd sheep and lambs were put through tho Waitigawa works last week. The rabbit pest is now well in check in the Wairarnpa, (hanks io the persistent efforts of the settlers. Winter poisoning operations will shortly be commenced. The championship events in connection yith ths Collio Dog Mala concludod yoa-^

terday -witTi tho following results:— Championship short lioad—W. "Whyfco'a Boy, lj S. Kennedy's Boss Junr., 2; C. S. Hay's Surprise, 3. lluntaway—C. S. Hay's Tweed, 1; P. M'Kcnzio's Lad, 2; 'I'. Shoridan's I'iko, Hi S. Shekelton's Mick, i,

DANNEVIRKE. Mr. Z. Boydcn met with a painful accident whilo bushfelliiig at Rua Itoa, his axo catching in some vines and inflicting a cut on tho back of his head. Several stitches had to bo put in tho cut. Members and friends of tho Dannovirko Hunt Club attended a complimentary sinoko concert on Wednesday evening at tho Clifton rooms. Mr. W. ,G. llunter, deputy master of tho Hunt Club, was in the cliair, and amongst tho toasts honoured was ono to Mr. nnd Mts. Derrick, at whoso invitation tho affair was held. Mr. J. A. Betts, who succeeds Mr. Harker on tho stnlf of tho llawko's Bay Farmers' Co-operativo Association here, has arrived in Dannovirko. On Wednesday evening Mr. G. Hunter, M.P., paid a visit to tho To Wliitiatara Block, and took charge of a petition from tho sottlers, praying for rent rolicf. On Thursday morning Ormondvillo was visitr ed, and Mr. Hunter promised to bring beforo tlio proper authorities various matters requiring attention. Mr. W. Cluck has returned to Danneviiko after having undergone • optical treatment at Dunedin, No fresh developments aro reported in connection with the case of Miss Francis Emily Sabin, who allegedly took poison at the Club Hotel on Tuesday. Her condition is practically unchanged, and will, according to tho medical authorities, continue so for somo time. PAHIATIIA. Mr. M. Stewart has been, transferred from tho Paliiatua branch of tho Bank of Now Zealand to the Hastings branch. Mr. Stewart left for Eastings on Wednesday. Tho first round of tho Paliiatua card tournament was concluded on Wednesday evening. Foresters B beat Foresters A, tho Firo Brigade beat the Band, and tho Druids dofeated the Citizens. Tiie Druids aro at present leading in tho competition. Tho Paliiatua Firo Brigade held tlrreo competitions at the Brigade Station on Tuesday for the yearly challenge shield. As a result, Branchman J. Munns holds tho shield for tlio 1013 season. Ho also won Lieut. A. White's gold, medal. Hydrnntman F. Parkes was second, and won tho medal presented by Life-member J. Milts, senr. Caretaker Howe's medal for third place was won by Foreman J. Stokes. Fireman L. J. Stokes, a young member, ran into fourth place. The meeting of the Pahiatua Racing Club called for on Tuesday evening to deal with tho resignation of the secretary (Mr. G. L. Hawlcy Drew) lapsed for want of a quorum. TAIHAPE. In order to encourago the local Senior Cadets in accuracy of shooting, prizes have been donated by Mr. A. Crawford and Messrs. M'Laughlan. Bros., to bo awarded on the result of the averago tests.. .

The Bible-in-Schools movement is reported to be making headway in Taihapo. SHANNON. 1 Tho Shannon competitions will be held again this year, in August next, on a much bigger scale than in previous years. Mr. Temple White, conductor of tho Feilding choir, will act judge of tho musical items, and Mr! Byron Brown for the elocutionary section. Through tho Alanawatu County Council closing down tho Shannon-Foxton Road for heavy traffic, Whitnunui residents havo to make uee of the river sorvico instead of carting their hemp to Foxton. A, house belonging to Mr. Richard M'Lcnnan, was burnt down on Thursday evening. It was not • occupied at tho time, Mrs. M'Lennan being in hospital, and Mr. M'Lennan being out of tho town. It was insured for M 0 in the Norwich Union. Whilst hastening to tho scene of tho fire, Mr. R. Buckman slipped and broke a le£. Medical aid was at onco summoned l'rom Foxton. EKETAHUNA. A social was held in the Eketehuna Public Hall on Tuesday evening for the purpose of raising funds to assist the Brass Band, and was a success financially. Tho music was supplied by Mr. and Mns; Watts, itho baud nlso sup-plying the music for several dances. Mt. H. 1). Greatho.ad acted as JI.C. Tho Eketahuna District High School Committee is about fco organise a campaign to Taiso .£IOO for improving tho grounds at tho new school. At a social gathering at Kaiparoro Messrs. H. R. and H. E. E-enall, who are leaving the district, were each the rceipient of a handsome hearth rug, and mats to match. Mr. A. I'nlkner mado tho presentation. Tlio settlers In tho Waterfalls and Haunui districts aro talcing a poll 011 tno question of raising a loan for the completion of the metalling 011 the AlfredtonWeber lioad, a rateable area satisfactory to all having been arrived at. ,

FEILDING. Mr. Win. Walpole, tho Feilding meteorologist, reports fliat the rainfall in Feilding for last month was 3.95 in., 011 18 days, tho heaviest fall being 0.92 in. on tho 19th, For May last year tho rainfall was 2.13 in., on 12 days. On Thursday evening some twenty-five or thirty members of n.surpriso party assembled to welcome home a popular resident of Aorangi, Mr. T. Fl'oult, and his newly-wedded wife. FOXTON. Tho Tennis Club's eucliro party and daneo took place in tho Masonic Hall on Tuesday niglit. Mrs. Phillips, Misses M'llardio and Wanklyn, and Messrs. Phillips, Gabites, and Mr. Burgess (secretary) wero the committee. Miss Stacpoole and Mr. Jackson won tho prizes in the eucliro tournament. Mr. Phillips carried out tho duties of M.C. at the dance. Tho music was supplied by Mr. Berthold, Mrs. Freeman, and Miss M'Hardio. Guard Crowo was operated upon for appendicitis at tho district hospital on Wednesday. Ho is progressing satisfactorily. Tlio vital statistics for Foxton for last month were:—Marriages 2, births 9, deaths 3. At a meeting of All Saints' Vestry, held on Tuesday last, it was decided to paint and renovate the church with tho tunds collected for that purposo at the recent Japanese fair. LEVTNT At a meeting of tho ses'4on of tho Presbyterian Church on Wednesday a strong resolution, moved by Mr. P. Stewart and . seconded by Mr. J. Boyd, was unanimously carried in favour ?f the Bible-in-Sehools movement. Tho school roll for tho past month again shows n sliplit increase, standinc as it does at 482, which is an increase of 5 on tho roll at tho end of April. Mrs. C. IC. Wilson has been elected a member of the Executive of the Horticultural Society. MANGAWEKA. Thero are reported to bo two cnßcs of scarlet fever in town. At Tuesday evening's meeting of tho Library Committeo (Mr. Georgetti in tho chnir), Miss Rimmel was appointed custodian of tho library reading-room. Tho funeral took place at Mangowoka yesterday of Sir. Thomas Cooper, the wellknown slicepl'armer, of the Upper Knwhatau. Mr. Cooper, who died on Wednesday morning, leaves a widow and brother to mourn their loss. BLENHEIM. Mr. F. Gibson took up his appointment as additional teacher at tho Blenheim Borough School on Wednesday. Mr. W. G. Wakeliu, who has been employed for tho past five years as accountant to a local firm, has secured an appointment ill To ICiliti. Tho local rainfall during last month was 335 points, recorded on six ' days. Two degrees of frost wero recorded on Tuesday nisht. Lodge Mistletoe, TJ.A.O.D., celebrated its anniversary on Monday ovejiing by a banquet at the Orange Hall. The cliair wits taken by the Areh-Druid elecl fllro. B. White), who was supixii'tod by District I'residont Ui'o. K. J. llil), his Worship the Mayor (Mr. E. S. Parker), Mr. R. M'Callum, M.l'., and P.G.l'. Bro. A. R. Thomson. V.A. Bro. Vauglnm occupied tlio vice-chair.