DISTRICT NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1774, 12 June 1913, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

JOTTINGS FROM ALL SOURCES,

PALMERBTON NORTH. is intended to celebrate. Arlxir Tiay at .terrace End School this year, and arrangements aro being made to obtain a supply of trees to be planted. Mr. Powiell, who has for 22 years been a 1 toacher in the Terrace Ehd School, was hatlded in his- resignation. Tho school- Committee has decided that a presentation bo mado to Mr. Powell, and •that a letter of appreciation, bo sent to him. - . n 'i'ho Terraco End Bowling land Tennis Club held its annual danco in the Municipal Ball on Tuesday evening. The decoration cominitteo for the danco consisted of Messrs. J. Harris, R. Sollitit, G. Hancock, W. Jones, C. M'Giiath, B. M'Connell, J. Scheldt, W. Burges, J. Nash, P. Stubbs, and J. Barnard. Tho ladies' committee were: Mesdames E. Sollitt, A. Turner, W. Adams, Misses Stubbs, Alsop, White, Kerslake, and Millar. Messrs. C. M'Grath and W. Jones weie <> jointsecretaries. Extras for the dancing were contributed by Misse3 Foster, Fleming, Speedy, Kirk, Mrs. Martin, iand Mr. J. A. Nash. Messrs. Jones, M'Grath, M'Connell, Stubbs, Mundy. and Nash carried out the duties of M.C.'s. The election of a River Board to control the position of the Manawatiißiver contiguons to town, says a Press Association telegram, resulted in tho election of Messrs. F. J. Niathan, J. B. Beale, and J. A. Nash, in that order. The country representatives elected were:—Messrs. Kvlo and J. It, Foster Pratt. Tho poll for a loan to purchase a small sect ion in Coleman' Place for streetwidening'purposes was defeated.NAPIER, Napier's tramcars have arrived, and liave been taken to' the car-shed at 'the Ee'creation Ground to bo built up, having arrived in sections. .The Albion Ledge of Druids held their hhlf-yearly meeting on Monday, in Abbott's Hall. The following officers were eleoted and installed for tho ensuing term:—J.P.A., Bro. A. Hope; A.D., P.S. Bro. J. Jackson; V.A., Bro. T. G. Liddle; ■ secretary, P.S., Bro. G. Tudehope (reelected); treasurer, P.A., Bro. E. Bickerstaff (re-elected); minute secretary, P.D.P., Bro; T. Rouse (re-elected); 1.G., Bro. J. Middlemiss; A. 1). Bards, Bros. E. Forster and W. P. H. Jenkins; V.A. Bards, Bros. 3. Minto and P. G'ulHford; 0.G., Bro. G. Billing (re-elected); auditor, Bro. E. D. Anderson (re-elected). The D.P., Bro. Brown, of Hastings, installed the incoming officers. P.D.P. Bro. Hughes and Bro. T. B. Bax acted as scrutineers. "Sunny Napier's" record for Slay showed that during the month there were 209 hours 5 minutes of sunshine, a mean daily amount of 6 hours 46 minutes, or 50 per ( cent of tho possible. There were 11 days j with unbroken sunshine, and only one j day without sunshine. . 1 Miss Andrews, for UJ years head- 1 mistress at Puketapu School, is leaving to £ come to' Napier. Old girls of tho school j recently- presented Miss Andrews with a beautiful centre-piece vase. £ At the annual meeting of the ■ Napier I Licensing Benclv all the local' licenses I were renewed. The police Reported that J some of the hotels .required attention in 1 various ways, and tho majority of the ( hotels were txyj subject of reports by the health officer, , WANGANUI. After completing thirty-three years' service with the firm of A. D. Willis, Ltd., Mr. T. W. Penn has Tesigned, and was on Saturday last farewelled by the directors and staff. Ho received as a mark of esteem a" suitably engraved silver cruetstand from the staff and a cheque from the directorate. 1

A couple of years ago donations of old clothes for the Maoris at Paranui were received, and in Tetura. the Natives sent to the Beautifying Society many thousands of young treed, including rimus, miros, nifcaua, etc. The socioty -would bo glad of further donations this year, and would ask anyone who had any clothes to spare to leave them at Messrs. Gibson and Patereon's. -It has been suggested that .tho whole face of Shakespeare's Clifi-be plant-ed-with kowhais. , ; .... , At the annual meeting of the Wanganui Licensing Bench on Monday there were present: Messrs. W. Kerr, S'.M. (chairman), N. Meuli, A. G. Bignell, J. C. Richardson, W. G. Bassett, and J. W. Bennett. Tho whole of the local licenses were renewed, the police having laid no objections. Mr.' J. Handley has presented to tho museum of tho Victoria Avenue School an old flintlock musket dated 1847, of the same pattern as those which were used in the battle of Waterloo, and a cannon ball which was fired in the first conflict be-' tween the Maoris and tho white people. In the very early days a barque was wrecked off Okehu, and some survivors were captured by Maoris. To regain possession of these survivors, the warship Gladiator was sent to New Zealand and made a demonstration.against the tribe which held tho captives. This ball, was found later In Mr. Hustie's property near Mount Egmont, and it is thought it was fired in that demonstration. ■Tho work ,of dismantling St. Paul's Presbyterian Church began on Tuesday. Pending tho completion of the new building, services will be held in St. Paul's Hall.

Mr. W. A. Veitch, M.P., and his Worship the Mayor {Mr. T. B. Williams) are to interview the Minister for Railways today in Wellington • in connection with a deputation from the Harbour Board, with regard to the control of the Wanganui wharf and- sheds. They will also transact business in connection with the Wanganui Harbour Bill. Mr. Grimwood, of Putiki, ha's presented the Dreadnought Visit Committeo with a. kiwi, which is to be donated to the officers" Df the New Zealand on the occasion of her visit to Wanganui. The first lamb of tho season may be seen running on Messrs. O'Neill Bros.' property at Maewa, Kakatihi. It is now eight days since it was seen first, and it is lively and ftrong.

NEW PLYMOUTH. Mr. A. Gray, director of technical instruction under the Taranaki Education Board, waited on the New Plymouth Borough Council at its monthly meeting on Monday night, and asked it to reconsider ita decision not to grant a subsidy to the Technical College this year. After considering tho matter, tlio council eventually decided, on tho motion of Councillor Am bury, to grant the college a donation of .£25 for this year at a/iyrate. When the report of the abattoir manager wastipfore tho Borough Council.meeting on Monday, tho 3tatoment showing that 172 cows and only 20 bullocks had been slaughtered for local consumption during May, caused a councillor to exclaim: "No winder wo had tough meat last month." A double wedding usually .creates considerable stir. Last week, however, this was easily eclipsed in New Plymouth, when threo sisters took the star part in as many weddings. Mr. J. I). ifenry, the oil expert, ami Mr. Craig, of Scotland, and tlio analytical chemist engaged by the New Plymouth Taranaki Oil Wells, Limited, arrived in New Plymouth on Wednesday. Tho second of the .series of euchro parties and dances was held on Tuesday night in tho Brougham Street Hall, in niu of the funds, lor the circular road raco. The prize-winners wore Ladies, Mrs. Steffanson (1001b. of flour), 1; Mrs. M'Kay (501b. flour), 2. Gentlemen, S. Main (half-ton of coal), 1; A. M'Given (a razor), 2. Messrs. G. Tabor and W. Way wero tho M.C.V Mr. Keys gavo a song during the evening. • HASTINGS. Tho St. Andrew's Literary and Debatin" Society, Hastings, havo elected th# following offico-bearersPresident, Eov. P. Ramsay; vico-presidonts. M«sjrs. E. Kwart Barley and J, E. Jones; secretary, Air. 1!. M. Langley; trc*6urer, L. Campbell; commitUo, Misses N. and I. Ford and M. Itainsny, Messrs. J. Paul, P. E. Baley, A. J. Holmes, A. Blake (with power "t» add). Mr. L. H. M'Hardy is boing proceeded against in tho "VVaipawa Court to-day by tho Department of Labour for creating a lock-out.within tho meaning of tlielndutftoal Conciliation and Arbitration Act. tt TS-iuleged that Mr. M'Hardy dismissed fiom hia employment a largo number of sJiearora and shed hands during tho month of October, last year, because, it in alleged, they refused to shear wet sheep. A further chargo against "him is that ho kept back 25 per cent, of the men's wrtgeSj in order to cover tho expenses in engaging other shearers and shed hands. Thero aro a large number of witnesses to

ho hoard on both sides, and the case i fltraettng, widespread interest. Mr.Lusl will appear for Mr. M'Haniy, whilo tin Department will be represented by the In t spcctor of Factories (Mr. John Jackson) MASTERfON. The bi-monthly meeting of the Wai rarapa Hospital and Charitable Aid Boarc , was held on Wednesday. The treasure! reported receipts for the month amount , ing to .£1591 63. Gd., and oxpenditun ■£1811 19s. 4cl. The bank balance at date t was ,£B3G 12s. sd. A letter from Districl Nurse Nickliss in reference to tiio pro. J vision of accommodation for urgent case" , at Eketnhuna was referred to tlio Eketa' [ huna Committoo for a recommendation , A circular from the Health Department in reference to tho insurance of nurse' , was referred to tho Central -Committee for a report. On tho recommendation of the District Health Officer, it was decided that Inspector Miller, of tho South Wairarapa, be given three months' notice of tho_ termination of his engagement;' that Inspector Cairns bo appointee! Chief Health Officer for the district, and that application bo invited' for the position of assistant inspector. A voung man was thrown from a bicyclo in tho street on Tuesday, and sustained concussion of the brain, bosides severe injuries to his faco and head. 1 ho. total valuation of the Masterton County, for rating purposes, is .£3,287,180 At the monthly meeting of the council yesterday tho estimates' for the ensuing year wero passed.. These include ,£IO,OBI for road maintenance. The Masterton County Council has been advised by the District Railway Engineer that 'rao responsibility for keeping tho view at railway crossings clear rests with local authorities. The council referred the communication to its engineer, with power to dot. The chairman of the Masterton County Council has been, invited to be present at tho reception to Sii< Walter Buchanan, M.P., and to mako a speech of welcome. The invitation , has been accepted. Tho death occurred suddenly at her homo in Masterton oa Tuesday of Mrs. F. H. Thomas, relict of fho late Mr. AY. A. Thomas, formerly of Wellington and Christchurch, at the age of 6G. She leaves a family of three' sons and four daughters, all grownl up. v Tile managers of the Masterton Technical School havo decided to open a class for tho study, of veterinnry science under Mr. Jenkins, of South Road. Miss A. M.. Brown, 8.A., a daughter of Mr. Richard Brown, of Masterton, has been appointed to the vacancy on the teaching staff of the Masterton District High School, created by the departure of Miss Williams. A ballot for small grazing runs in tho Matiriceville district, tho .leases of which recently fell in, will toko place here on i Tuesday next. ' NELSON. ' Mr. J. A. Mitchell, manager of tho Nelson Freezing Works, has received a cablegram from the London agents', of tho company, stating that the Tokomaru's meat' realised the following prices: ' N.F.C. lamb: Under 3Glb., Gd. per lb.; SG to -121b., 53d. lb.; Waimea and Stoko lfimb, ssd. per lb. . ; .. ! Good progress is being made with'the erection of the School of Music; organ. Mr. Tustin, tho builders' chief representative, expects to have the organ ready by July 2, when the organ will be opened by Mr. Maughan Bnrnett. Auckland's' city organist. ;

DANNEVIRKE. Mr. R. Vernon Smjth has been elected a member of the Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce. On Monday evening a complimentary Eocial was tendered to Mr. Herbert Howitt,. manager of. the local branch of the H.B. Farmers' Co-operative Association, in connection with his marriage, which took place yesterday. Tho ceremony took place in tho Oddfellows' Hall, Mr. R. E. Bunny presiding. Eulogistic speeches regarding Mr. Hewitt were made during the evening by many prominent business men in Dannevirke, including Messrs. E. C. Norrie, F. Selby, R. Fraser, P. Hockley, and R. Roakc. After a lengthy toast list had been, honoured,. Songs were given b.v; Messrs. W. Bain, D. N. Wilson, ,T. Wilson, J. M'Crea, N; Russell, R. Robert-: shaw, F. S. Varnham, and P. Hockley; duet, Messrs. Robertshaw and L. Pettitj. quartet, Messrs. P. ■ Hockley, D. N. Wil-' Eon, N. Russell, and J. M'Crea; recitations by Messrs. Cyril Harker, H. E. Hewitt, and J. M'Crea. Mr. Allan Evans contributed a lecturette ■on "Bust-fed .Weaners." .Messrs. P. Hockley and T. O. Kerr played the accompaniments, and the proceedings terminated with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne.". On Monday afternoon Mr. Hewitt was presented by Mr. Harker, on behalf of the local staff of the Hawke's Bay Farmers' Association, and others connected with the firm, with a roller-top desk, suitably engraved, as an indication of their goodwill and best wishes in regard to his marriage. Mossrs. T. P. B. Ching. H. M. Didsbury, and J. J. J. Mallard have been reelected at the biennial election to repre-' 6ent the fire insurance companies on the Dannevirke Fire Board.

On Friday evening last settlers of Te Rehunga gave a send-off to Mr. and Mrs. King, who aro leaving the district, which took the form of a complimentary social and dance in tho local school. Messrs. G. Webber and Percy Watson acted as M.C.'s, and Messrs. Phillips, May, and Tait provided the miisic. After supper, Mr. Phillips, chairman of the committee, on behalf of the residents of tho district, presented Mr. and Mrs. King with a very handsome marble clock and set of toilet brushes in case, and "Auld Lang Syne" brought tho proceedings to a close. PAHIATUA. At' the meeting of the Pahiatua Borough Council on Monday evening the Finance Committee recommended that a general Tate of 3d. bo made and levied. The committee stated that the "special" rate required to pay the interest and provide sinking funds, on the various loans over the whole borough was 3d. in tho £. This,would make tho rates total Sd. in the £1, the same amount as last" year, the only difference being that tho general rate would bo Jd, in the £ more, and the "special" rates Jd. less. The Borough Council is to apply to the Bank of New Zealand for an overdraft limit of .£I9OO. This amount is <£50 more than last year. With the connections now being made, Pahiatua will have 141 subscribers to its telephone exchange. On Saturday night, at Kaitawa, a match was fired between the Ladies' Morris Tube Club and the Kaitawa Men's Club, and owing to continual practico by the ladies, they finally emerged the victors by two points. The detailed scores were:—Ladies: Mrs. Bland, 28; Miss Ethel Ross, 30; Miss Ilia Ross, 29; Mrs. D. Rom, 32; Miss M. Stevenson, 30; Miss L. M. Ross, 23; Miss F. Kerridge, 32; Miss M. Burgess, 2G; Miss D. Morrison, 29; Miss L. I. Ross, 33: toftil, 252. GentlemenC. Guerin, 33; J. Guerin, 31; D. S. Ross, 3t; R. Stevenson, 32; M. Stevenson, 25; J. Stevenson, 29; W. -Morrison. 25; H. Jowers, 19; A. Knox, 28; H. Ross, 31: total, 290. At the Puketoi Schoolroom on Friday afternoon Mrs. Gupwell and Mrs. Matthews judged the girls' sewing, and awarded prizes to the successful girls. The prizes were donated by Mrs. Harvey, Mrs. Parker, Mrs. Fulcher. Mrs. Gupwell, and Mrs. Matthews. The prize-win-ners were: Elsie Fulcher. Ivy Hn.ves, Tris A. Gupwell, Mavis D. .Parker, Eileen S. Dillon, Lily Fulcher, and Eileen E. Parker.

A license fee of i! 2 for the Pahiatua Drill JTnll hna beon forwarded to the Borough. Council by Major Osburne-T/illy, who, in a communication stated that lie wanted it to bo thoroughly understood that, tho payment was merely a matter of grace and policy on tho part of tho Government. Tho management committee of the hall also desired him to make it clear that the payment was made without prejudico to any future refusal on their part to acknowledge tho Drill Hall jjeiiif? subject to any by-laws or refutations that tho council might malic or have made. FEILDING. The annual meeting of the foitding Firo Board was hold on Wednesday. There were present: Messrs. E. Cloodbehere, A. M. Ongley, Fred I'irani, W. F. Braiftwell, J. J. Mallard, E. K. Hammond, end H. t'. Kempthorne (the latter of Wellington). Mr. K. Goodbehero was re-elected chairman. The superintendent uf the brigade wrote staling:—"J would ask the hoard if they can do anything re military training. J have fivo men in the brigade mid two of these ore ill tho fetation sleeping. The military authorities

; will not, on any account, give any con : cession to these men in camp. They havi i been fined, ond the one that attended thi ■ most drills was fined the most." Regarding this matter, Mr. Pirani con sidered that firemen should be exempt and favoured combined representation ti the' N Government in the matter. At an? rate, those at tho brigade station shouli bo Exempted from military training, ai lengthy absence at camp was not desir | able for tho fircincn. Ho moved that re | presentations be mado to tho Government on the matter. ' Mr. Bramwell strongly supported th< , motion, which was carried. Two very handsomo medals have beer manufactured to the order of Mr. E. P Mason, o£ Feilding, as trophies of en couragement in rifle-shooting for tho mem' bera of the Senior Cadets. FOXTON. Mr. M. Littlojohn is' seriously ill witl: pneumonia. An elderly Native, Kia te Ba, was charged iii tho Palmerston North Police Court on Monday with having behaved ii: a violent, manner on tho Foxton train on May 20. Tho Magistrate (Mr. J. W. Poynton), after making inquiries about Ufa's dependents, and taking into consideration that he was not strong'-mind'ed, and was also under tho influence of liquor at the Brno of the fracas, said he would treat him leniently, and convicted him, ordering him tr come up for sentence when called upon. A prohibition order was also issued against the accused. The "Herald" states that several local sportsmen could not understand how it was that one of their number managed to secure larger bags of ducks than they. Of course they did not shoot over his preserves. " The secret has leaked out. that for months past he had been feeding tho birds in his locality for . tho coming slaughter. MARTON. At the Marton District High School on Monday afternoon, Mr. A. D. N. Train, who is talcing up a position in Taihipe! owing to' this district not suiting his wife's health, was presented by Air. j|. B. Ryder (headmaster) on behalf of tho teachers and scholars with a travellingrug as a mark.of appreciation and esteem. At tho annual meeting of Morton Chess Club the following motions were passed:— That the officers for 1913 bePresident, Dr. Skerman; vice-presidents, Messrs' Richardson, F. C. Wilson, and Meldruin; committee, Messrs. Howe, Parkinson, Innes, Stewart, and . Thomas. It was unanimously decided to ask Mr. Hanger ..to act as secretary and treasurer. Several matches were played during the season. In conjunction with Bulls a victory was gamed over Wanganui Club by one point A vote of thanks was passed for the services of the retiring secretary, Mr. 1 nomas, and it was decided to hold tho weekly meetings on Fridays at 7.30 p.m. MANGAWEKA. A letter wa9 read at Monday's meeting °f the Mangaweka School Committee from tho Education Board, informing the committee that they could take a week's holiday for the Palmerston !North Show, and curtail their summer holidays in proportion. After a slight discussion the committee decided not to adopt tho recommendation. - The Education-Board also wrote re tho ill-health of Mr. Minogue. The latter, on being examined by a doctor,' tendered his resignation, and Miss 0. C. Stemp has been appointed in his stead.