DISTRICT NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1779, 18 June 1913, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

JOTTINGS FROM ALL SOURCES PALMERSTON NORTH. Tho secretary of tho Palnvorston Hospital (Jlr. W. Stubbs) recsivcd a letter yesterday (states tho "Standard") from Messrs. J. A. Nosh and F. J. Nathan enclosing a chcquo for -£750, being the amount collected by Mr. Nathan and thoso associated with him, for the purpose of completing the Queen Alary Ward for Children and Women at the hospital. This sum carries with it a Government subsidy of ,£9OO, thus making a total of JGICSO. Messrs, West and Son, the architects, are also giving their fee of 5 per cent, to the fund, and this, with the Government subsidy, will mean an additional .£164 95., making in all J! 1314 7s. At n meeting of ratepayers on Monday in the Kairanga. Hall, it was decided to support Mr. U. COIII3 for the vacancy on tho Kairanga County Council. The first meeting of creditors in the ; bankrupt estate of Harry Eva, horse trainer, of Awapuni, was held on Monday. In his written statement bankrupt attributed his present position to sickness in his family and to a creditor taking out a warrant rf imprisonment. He regretted lie could not make any offer to his creditors at present. Examined on oath, bankrupt stated that he Lad not kept any boots setting out how he had made and used his money. The condition of Mr. Guy Pratt, who wes injured on Saturday night in a motor accident, had not changed yesterday. A concert wag given at Rauinai on Friday evening by members of the Wellington Savage Club—Messrs. F. G. Twiss, 1). Kenny, B. Gardiner, and A. Newton, and Misses Parsons and Newton. A dance followed. . . .. .

The Management Committee of the Manawatu Rugby Union has decided to writ* to the Wellington Union, in regard to Manawatu playing their icpresentatives as a curtain-raiser to tho New Zealand v. Australia match.

Mr. J. Nairn has been nominated by M-essrs. W. D. Strang and H. Gillies for tho vacant seat on the Kairanga County Council.

The Kev. W. Grove, of England, the newly-appointed minister «at St. Peter's Church, Terrace End, conducted his first ssrvice there on Sunday. The illuminated address presented to the Governor yesterday is in dark blue and red Persian calf (the Governor's colours), and printed on parchment. There are four typical crater colour views, from the brush of Mr. Elliott, H.A., and ,the reading matter and leather work is by Messrs, Keeling and Mundy. NAPIER. The "Herald" says it is an open question whether the prices fixed by the Borough Council in connection with the municipal electric light service, which are somewhat higher than .those fixed by other towns of Napier's size, are not too high, and likely to offer little inducement to consumers to prefer electricity to gas. At a meeting' on Monday evening it was decided to form a motor cycling club in Napier. - Mr. H. Bate,' who. was in the chair, was appointed sscretary pro tem, and, the following were appointed a provisional oommitteo:—Messrs. Schultz, L. Limbrick, Blackburn, Bate, Briasco, E. Martin, J. Kockell, K. Edwards, opiller, E Hill, J. Hannay, and Macfarlane. llie advisability of ereqting danger signals and finger-posts at various places is to be considered. Tho names of 88 intending members were handed in. About 175 of the teachers attending the winter school assembled on Monday at the abattoir, Awatoto, and witnessed a demonstration on animal diseases by Mr. Ecade, Government Veterinarian. Mr. lttade showed on various carcasses the characteristics of various- common diseases, an<l the ravages which they effect on tire body of the animal. Subsequently Mr. Eeade. ir a ve a Iccturo-in the Princess Hall. " Mr. L. J. Mackarsey, of Hastings, was on Monday admitted as a barrister and solicitor of the Supreme Court by Air. Justice Chamnan. I The employees in the firm of Conroy and Co. 011 Monday evening met. the late parters in tho firm, Messrs. G. Woodham and H. Colver, and presented tliem cash with a gold watchchnin and medallion. -Mr. A. Dyett,' waterworks engineer, has left Napier for Te Aroha.The Education Board has notified that Miss Williams had. been asked temporarily to fill the vacant assistantship at Mpfer Main School, pending the appointment of a permanent teacher. WANGANUf. Mr G. D. Braid, chief inspector of schools for Wanganui, writing from Melbourne after a tour through Queensland, N.S. Wales, and Victoria, says he has visited tho leading educational institutions, and studied the educational systems of those States, and, so far as he was able to see, New Zealand will bo tho first" to establish a complete system ot agricultural education in this part ot the world. J u none of the States visited had he found any systematic or continuous education in agriculture, from primary school to agricultural college or "university, He had still to visit South Australia, but in any case with a Council oi Education and an Agricultural College in prospect, New Zealand's opportunity was a great one. Traffic on the tramways and Castlcciitt railway on Monday was easily a record; the trams carried about 500(1 individual jassengers to the beach, and the railway lbout 7000, while road traffic was very leavy. .There must have been over 15,000 on the Castlecliff beach during the ifternoon, in spite of the unpleasant turn ivhich the weather took. Included among ihe passengers carried by the Castleclitf railway were 3000 school children from between Hawera and Patea, and up the Main Trunk line as far as Taumarunui. The enthusiasm of tho latter may be judged from the fact that they had to leave their homes about one o'clock in the morning, and though the weather was bitterly cold, and snow was falling, every township of tho interior tableland sent its quota of youngsters to see the battleship. They wero greatly disappointed at not being able to get on board, but characteristically made tho best of it, and appeared to have thoroughly enjoyed themOn' Monday morning, as tho children from tho Brunswick School were being conveyed to see tho battleship, in conveyances kindly provided by Commissioner Purcel, tho harness on one of the horses broke on the Brunswick Hill and a drayful of children were precipitated several yards down a bank, the dray turning over several times in its descent. Luckily, no one was hurt and the children and their friends, after a slight delay, wero enabled to continue their journey none the worse for their experience. Tho Durie Hill School funds will benefit to tho extent of ,£i 2s. 6d., the sum contributed by many hundreds of sightseers on Sunday on Durie Hill for tho privilege of setting, a glimpse of the stranded Indrabarah through the telescope and field-glasses. NEW PLYMOUTH. The Winter Show was kept open a day longer than originally intended, so as to allow yesterday's battleship visitors to attend. There was a big crowd at the Winter Show all day on Saturday, and the door takings up to this time were far in excess of last year's record. The Taranaki Arts and Crafts Society aro holding their first exhibition of sketcTTcs next week. Tho Eev. H. C. Vindin, a New South Wltes"clergyman who has had eighteen years' acquaintance with the working of i*ie religious education system in the Australian States, addressed a meeting a few days ago under tho auspices of tho Bible-in-Schools League. At the meeting of the Waitara Harbour Board last week, Mr. Hine, on behalf oi himself and Messrs. Ogle and Vaughan, made a formal protest against Mr. Jennings taking his seat as a member. Mr. Jenuings stated that he had received no notification 0? his seat being cancelled, and until such notico he main, tained that lie was entitled to sit as t member. A communication was reai from the Prime STlnister, acknowledges a letter conveying a resolution passed bj the board, recommending that Mr. A. H Halcombe be appointed as Government nominee on the board in the event of Mr Jennings' appointment being terminated and stating that tho matter would ro ceivo careful consideration. DANNEVIRKE Miss 13. liobert'son left on Monday on visit to Tininru. ' The Eev. C. E. Nicholas-left on Mondn, for Auckland. He Intends spending threa weeks' .vzoatioft uaipiuw jaw

North Island. The Boy Scouts, of which the Rev. Mr. Nicholas is Scoutmaster, assembled on the platform and gave their liaka in honour ot the departing duet. MASTERTON. It has been decided by the Masterton Harriers' Club that the Wellington Provincial Cross-country Championship shall be held here on July 26. Thomas Aitken Rosyth, labourer, of Masterton, was on Monday adjudicated bankrupt. , , Hares are reported to bo fairly numerous in the country around Masterton, and somo good bags have been made by local 6portsmen of late. . Mr. H. Preston, who was a prizetaker at the Wairarapa ploughing match last week, used to compete ,in the matches at Masterton thirty years ago. Mr. ]J. Oliver, of Masterton, in discussing with an "Age" representative the question of oil-bearing areas in the nairarapa, stated that over forty years ago he discovered an oil-spring on Glencoo station, on'the East Coast. Ho heard a, bubbling noise, and fossicking amongst the fern, he found a spring of apparently clear water. Ho tried to bottom- it with two toi toi reeds, but failed. Being anxious to ascertain the cause of the bubbling ho struck a match. An immediate explosion followed, and he narrowly escaped injury. The oil was left burning, and it was weeks before the flames were extinguished. FEUDING. On Monday evening the Druids defeated the Oddfellows in the inter-lodge card tournament by 21 games to 19. The anniversary services in the Baptist Church are being conducted by the Kev, F. H. Radford, of Wanganui. A shatered motor-car on the sid£ of the ICimbolton-Apiti Road, about five miles above the latter township, is all that is left to uequaint the traveller with an accident which happily was unattended with serious consequences. Mr. A. E. Moon, of Aoraligi, accompanied by three fellow passengers, was motoring from Apiti, and when about to negotiate one of the sharp; bends on the road, the steering gear failed to respond, and the car struck tho bank with considerable force, and eventually overturned.

PAHIATUA. Mr. G. A. Sharman, borough librarian, died at his residence in Mann Street on Saturday evening, and the body was interred at Mangatainoka Cemetery yestc-r----.day. Mr. Sharman, who was aged 71 years, was for many years engaged in farming pursuits in the district. For the last seven years he carried out the duties of librarian. Ho is survived by his wife. Tho committee of the Woodlands Hunt met on Saturday evening, Mr. E. Darley presiding. It was resolved, on the motion of Mr. Eodney, to hold tho annual steeplechase meeting at'Pahiatua 011 July 30. Mr. G. Hunter was elected patron, Mr. J. Breeds president, and other ofhcials were appointed for the meeting. Mr. S. V. Eodney agreed to donate .63 ss. towards a cup for the Kumeroa Steeplechaso, if someone else would give a similar amount. Mr. Eodney was thanked for his generous donation. Mr. J. Moynihan was also thanked for his refund of 30s. in connection with repairs to fences. A youth named Frank Griggs, son of a settler of Waiwsra, was admitted to the Pahiatua Hospital ort Friday suffering from an injury to the right eye, a piece of concrete lodging in it while he was engaged in working on his father's farm. 1 TAIHAPE. Tho telephone office at Ngakawa Is closed for two weeks, owing to mid-winter school 'holidays., Telegrams will be delivered by rural delivery. Mr. Haseldcn, S.M., who has succeeded Mr. Page as Magistrate in charge of this district, arrived on, Saturday to take tip his duties. Mr. T. Scully, of the Taihape railway 6taff, has been transferred to Balclutha, for which placo lie left on Monday. An inquest was held on Monday by the Coroner (Mr. J. P. Aldridge) on the body of Harold Neilson, who met his death through injuries received at Mataroa nn Saturday. Evidence was given by Dr. Barnott that death was due to shock consequent on broken ribs.and other injuries, and A verdict was recorded accordingly.' ' OTAKI.

■ The Ngatiawa bridge is now finished as ( far as tho contractor is concerned. There J is still some work in connection with I 1 earthwork and fencing to be done at the S approaches to render them safe for traffic. . The Horowhenua County Council has ! accepted Jlr. T. Carmodv's tender for the re-grading and widening of the To Horo, • to Mangaone Valley Road, tho amount-be- 1 ' ing .£177, and 2s. per yard for any metal- ' ling necessary. , In his report to .the County Council 1 meeting; the engineer mentioned that the ] protection work in the Waikanac ltiver .was being done as fast as possible, but the amount granted as. subsidy by the j MiniiteV for Public Works was inadequate j for what was required. 1 LEVIN. : The "Daily Chroniclo" states that' what , members of tho Horowhenua County Council regard as an excellent arrangement for securing better office accommo- i dation has been come to with tho levin Borough Council. A report by a commit- , tee on the subject was discussed at Saturday's meeting of the County Council, when members showed themselves _ well satisfied with the prospect of obtaining for JC2OO accommodation that would havo involved an expenditure of ~7GO to .£BOO had the council bought a site for itself and erected offices. Mrs. Keeys, wife of Mr. Richard Keeys, of V\'ereroa, died at her home on Monday. She was well-known in Levin," having resided here for about twelve years. The cause of death was heart failure. The deceased lady leaves a family of five sons. At Monday night's meeting of tho Levin Borough Council many feeling tributes were paid to the memory of Councillor D. Hannan, whose death occurred on Saturday. MARTINBOROUGH. Mr. J. Tod, of MaTtinborough, was successful in winning Sir W. Buchanan's special prize of one guinea for best finish in Class A (open ploughing) at tho annual ploughing match held at Tauherinikau on Thursday. Mr. W. R. Smith has accepted the posi-' Irion of vice-president to the local Hockey Club. The first hockey match in the junior championship, to be played here, lias been fixed for Thursday week. This (says the "Star") is a step in the right direction, as the enthusiasm is likely to wane if a team has always to travel while tho opposing team remains at home. MARTON. At a "social" in connection with tho Ohakea Presbyterian Sunday School, held on Friday evening, tho Rev. Blackburn, on behalf of tho parents, presented Mr. anxl Mrs. Gabites.with a carriage rug and whip, in recognition of •tiitir services a# teachers. Mr. T. Masters presented tho prizes to all the scholars. Supper was served by the ladies, and the gathering broke up about 11 o'clock. The Rian'gitikei County Council on Saturday notified the closing of Tutaenui Enad from June 18. The authorities forgot that Palmerston North 6how was being held this we«k when tho notice was inserted, and now notify that the road will not be closed nntil June 23. PATEA. A gathering took place at the Clarendon Hotel on Saturday, when the staff of the Mouinahaki State Farm met to farewell Mr. J. Stewart. On behalf of tho assemblage, Mr. \V. Gunn presented Jlr. Stewart with a handsome gold albert anil medallion. During the evening Mr. .1. Mills recited, and songs were given by J. Lowe and W. Gunn. The first of a series of Church services under the auspices of the Church of England took place at the State Farm on Sunday. The. Rev. R. Franklin presided, and there was a fair; attendance of the staff and visitors to the farm. Following on the announcement* that a dairy company, to be called the Ngais Dairy Company, is to be formed in Block 9, Mouinahaki,' the "County Press" states that a Karihaki Dairy Company will • come into operation, next. year. Recently Mr. S. Powurell disposed of his Karihaka property of 4G7 acres to Messrs._ 13over Bros, and Mr. Burchell, of Manaia. The l'oimer will iutraduce a herd cf 150 cows, and the latter is to undertake the milking [ of 100. A meeting of settlers in the neighbourhood was hold in the Commercial Hotel, Waverlcy, on Friday, when Mr. Vi 7 . Powdrell, of the Kamwknnm Dairy Company, addressed the gathering. After \ somo discussion it was decided that no action be taken this year, but that the r matter again be introduced in 19U. it Sovr.rul appliuitlona for «hav«j iu tho usrr a COBBW. MTB »#B«| v -