DISTRICT NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1782, 21 June 1913, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

JOTTINGS FROM ALL SOURCES PALMERSTON NORTH. The annual collection at tho show in aid of tho District Nurso Fund was taken up on Thursday, and is expected, when all cue returns aro in, to total .£l2O, or .£2O in excess of last year's figure." ' Iho I'aliucrston North Baml social on Wednesday night was largeiy attended. Uio music was kindly supplied by Messrs Kirk and Edge ami Mr. C. J. Pyo was iu.U ihero will be 110 social next week on account of the carnival, but they mil bo continued afterwards until tho end' of tuo season, NAPIER. Henry Joseph, Rogers, of Napier, described as a storekeeper, on Thursday morning filed a petition in bankruptcies 1 3? Registrar of tho Supreme Cou,rt. Shortly before midnight on Wednesday night, a trap belonging to Mr. J. if. Murdoch, confectioner, which contained crakerj and. confectionery, tho remains ot the Masonio banquet in tho Princess. Hall, qarne to grief in Hastings Street, the noise of tho tins frightened the horse, causing it to bolt, the trap finally colliding with a largo post in front of Williarass chemist shop, and capsizing. Luckily the driver escaped injury, the only things that suffered lbeing tho crockery, etc.

A plain and fancy dress ball was held in the iaradale Town Kali on Wednesday evening, in aid of tho Napier Children's Home. The music was provided by Miss Stewart's band of five instruments. Messrs 6. Brodio and B. Arnold were M.C.'s, and music for extra dances was played by Mesdanies Enwright and Cargiil,, and Misses Greene, Morrison, and Mr. T. Hamilton. A song was rendered in Maori, by Mr. T. Kara. Tho prizes for the best fancy dresses were awarded as follow:— Ladies, Mrs. Cargiil (Indian squaw); gentlemen, Mr. E. Adams (cowboy). _At a meeting of the teachers under the Hawko'a Bay Education Board a motion was passed expressing appreciation of the work of Mr. J. A. Smith, 8.A., lately assistant inspector, who has retired on superannuation.

A dance was held in the Theatre Eoyal on Wednesday night by the Kia Oro Tootball Club. The dance was opened by tho Mayor, Mr. J. Vigor Brown, M.P. Music was dispensed by Ninnos's band. Mr. L. Silverwood- made an efficient secretary, and Messrs. W. Baskerville, F. and J. M'Kinley, C. Frator, and J. Bajn wero M.C.'s. A successful concert was held at the Publio Hall, Westshore, on Wednesday night in aid of the public school funds. The first half of the entertainment ■ was contributed by the scholars, who wero trained by Miss Brown and Mr. M'Connell. The second part of tho programme was contributed by a -musical party from Napier, the following ladies and gentlemen .taking part:—Mrs. Findlay, Mr. Absolum, Mrs. Northey, Mr. Mooney, and Hasterr Briasco. 'the accompaniments were plaved by Misses Brown, Northey, M/'Connoll, Mrs. Absolum, and Master Briasco. The performers were entertained at supper- after the concert. WANGANUI. At Wednesday's meeting of the Hospital Board, the Health Inspector, Mr. Pargeter, made a suggestion that, to assist tho present oampaign against tuberculosis, the Borough Council should have those of the main streets which are shaded by overhanging verandahs hosed down daily, and thus make them more, sanitary. Three persons were charged at the Magistrate's Court on Wednesday morning, before Mr. W. Kerr, S.M., with having expectorated on the footpath. Each of the defendants, including two Natives, was fined 2s. >Gd. and costs, which amounted in the caso of the Maoris to 17s. caoli, and in the other 7s. At. tho parado of the E Company of Territorials (W-anganui Guards) on Wednesday: evening, -Major 'Harper presented '.Colour-Sergeant E. Hammond with a twelve years' service, medal on behalf of tho Defence Department. NEW PLYMOUTH. A meteorite fell in Now Plymouth early on Friday morning in the neighbourhood of the Fire Brigade Station; It brilliantly lighted- the whole locality, and emitted thousands of sparks, appearing to be in size about as big as a football. All efforts to locate it failed.

The North Taranaki Hunt Club' held a meet on tho property of tho.Master, Mr. A. H. Halcombe, at Urenui, on Thursday. Before the throw-off the Hunt was entertained at luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. Halcombe, and after the business was over afternoon tea was served, also at Mr. Halcombe's place, after which-the secretary, Mr. A. L. Humphries, placed in Mr. Halcombe's charge the cup won by the Hunt for the test hound in tho North Island. Mr. Chaney, on behalf of tho club, also presented Mr. Halcombe with a silver cigarette case. ■ ■ Masons from all over Taranaki were present on Thursday evening at St. Mary's Hall, the occasion being the installation of Bro. J. W. Hayden. as W.M. of Lodgo Do Bough Adams No. 448,. I.C. The installation ceremony was impressively performed by V.W. Bro. A. Goldwater. V.W. Bro. E. Whittle officiated as Master of Ceremonies. cf".

The majority of tho; patients in tho consumptive annexe of the hospital are immigrants, and on this being mentioned at tho meeting of the Hospital and Charitable Aid Board on Wednesday, in tho short discussion that followed the chairman stated that only recently a Hawera resident was refused admission, yet tho institution contained soveral persons who wero recent arrivals from Home, and in his opinion more rigid legislation should be brought down as regards undesirable immigrants. NELSON. • T.he Nelson Freezing Works will bo closed down for the slaughter of stock for export about tho end of this month, but will remain open for slaughtering for boiling-down purposes. The next boat to load-frozen mutton will be tho Mamar!, duo about the first week in July. Colonel Wolfe, Inspector of Bifie Ranges, who was at one time in command of the local defence forces, is on a visit to Nelson.

'On Wednesday, saya the "Evening Mail," the ground committee of the Nelson Agricultural and Pastoral Association met tho president and the committee of the Nelson Jockoy Club at Richmond Park in regard to a training track insido the course proper. It is stated that if satisfactory arrangements can bo made, several trainers will make their headquarters at Eiohmond. DANNEVIRKE. On Wednesday evening another of the series of bocials and dances was held under the auspices of the Dannevirko Highland[ Society. Mr. C. Little supplied the music, Mrs. T. Paton, junr., sang several songs, and Mr. D. M'Kenzio performed a Highland dance. Adherents and ministers of all denominations assembled on Wednesday evening in the Presbyterian Church at Norsewood to bid farewell to tho Eev. J. M'Caw, who has conducted the local Presbyterian Church for tho past five years, but has now accepted a call from Mangaweka. Speeches, eulogistio of Mr. M'Caw, were made by many of the locnl clorgv, and Mr. P. G. Grant, in ondorsing their remarks, presented Mr. M'Caw with a purse of sovereigns and a gift for Mrs. M'Caw. Musioal and vocal items wero given by Mesdames Veitch and Grant and ?i r - ?" um S a » rt . Messrs. Bain and Parsons (2); Misses Olsen and Campbell, and Mr. C. Parsons.

PAHIATUA. The annual social .and dance of the Roman Catholic. School was licld in tho Drill Hall on Wednesday night. Mr. E. Larsen'a string band .provided tho music for the dancing, extras being also contributed 1 by Miss U. Hughes, Mrs. Bombach, and Mr. F, Kelly. Vocal items were given bv Miss Dompsoy, and Messrs. L. Hill, T. \V. Manifold, A. E. Hayden and J. Walls, recitations by Miss A. Taylor and Mr. Goss (Woodvillo), and a sailor's hornpipe l)y Mr. Fahey (Woodville). ' The male quartet party, consisting of Messrs. T. W. Manifold, J. J. lloagey. C. Mills and n. Mills, also contributed an item. Messrs. (i. O'liourko, 0. Smith, P. Carrol and V. acted as M.C.'a, anil Mrs. O'llDurko was secretory. During' tho interval, Mr. H. M'Sherry. briefly addressed tho gathering. The Pahiatua card tournumont was advanced another stngo on Wednesday evening us Mowat~-Ji»n<l and Fofostors' .A, b, <tawj PfMdnJV

Foiosiers' B heat Citizens. 'The Hand awl Druids' teams arc now leading, villi 10 points each. Tho golf match between the Pali in tun and Eketahmm Clubs, played on I he local links on Wednesday, resulted in a draw, tho total scoro being 2! points lot each team. TAIHAPE. Tlih Wanganui Hospital Board on Wednesday appointed Drs. Uoyd and Harnett visiting surgeons to (he Tuiliape District Hospital at .£SO each per annum. At a meeting of tho executive of tho Tailmpo District Hospital on Wednesday, Mr. A. T. Vickers was elected chairman and secretary of tho executive. It is expected that tho Aloawhango coach Touto will bo changed in about two weeks' time, aftor which the coaches will go via Wainui instead of Opaea, as at presont. Mr. Ellis Robinson is making a good recovery einco his recent operation. EKETAHUNA.

Last Tucsdav a young ui.m named Wilson, employed as driver by the local branch of tho W.F.C.A. met with, a. painful accident. Tho bralio bo was driving struck] a rook or etump at tho cntrnnco to tho Putara Gorge, and ho was thrown to tho on his hood. Tho horses bolte<l, and tho vehicle was upset. Wilson was later found by a settler wandering about in a dazed and delirious condition, and was brought into town. 110 remained in a semi-conscious condition all Tuesday night, but is now reported well on tho way to recovery. The Eketahuna branch of tho Farmers' Union hold tho first of their proposed annual "socials" in tho Public Hall on Wednesday erven in p. Among those present were Mr. G. R. Sykes, M.P., and Mr. Hebenton, organiser for tho Wairarapa. Mr. Sykes delivered a short address during the evening. The danco music was supplied by Mr. Hunt. TLxtra dances were contributed by Misses Haswell and Grey and Mr. P. L. Turner. Tho duties of M.C. were carried out by; Mr. H. E. Greathe&d. A vocal and instnimcntal programmo was submitted during tho evening as follows:—Mrs. Husband, Messrs. Wales, G. J. Jackson, T. Bedding, B. Clayson, Hebenton, Sykea, Frank, and S. Marenzi. Tho "Boycott," the paper established by the Eketahuna Ratepayers' Association, has mado its appearance. Mr. Harrison has his position as vice-president of the association owing to differences as to tho management of tho paper. MARTON. A letter was received at Wednesday's mooting of tho Wanganui Hospital Board from the Inspector-General 'of Hospitals, 6tatinj» that tho Government- would give a subsidy of 21s. in the pound, up to £100, for a district nurso at Marton. Mr. S. Martin, ono of tho losers by tho Ohingaiti fire, had no insurance on his •billiard tables, stock, etc., and also lost many other' articles. There was a good attendance at tho fortnightly meeting of tho Marton Literary and Debating Society on Tuesday evening, when the "White Australasia" policy was debated. Tho leaders wero Messrs. Clark and H. M'lunnonj, and twelve speakers contributed to an enjoyable evening. FOXTON. At 8 o'olook on Thursday" afternoon a tremendous report, followed by the sound of broken glass and falling debris, was heard l on the new premises being erected next Whyto's Hotel. The explosion took placo in Air. Wall's portion of the building, which i 3 just about to bo occupicd. It appears that the workmen noticcd a strong smell of escaping gas, and thereupon, Mr. Walls turned the gas oft' at the meter. Tho plumbers, in endeavouring to locate tho leak, struck a match in tho dining icom,'.and instantaneously an explosion occurred. A fan-light over a door was blown out, sheets of asbestos from tho ceilings were wrenched off, and tho plate-glass shop windows wero smashed. Fortunately, no one was injured, although there wero soveral narrow escapes. The damage is estimated roughly at between .£25 and .£3O.

An enjoyablo poster' ball was given by Mrs. Johnston in the Masonic Hall on Tuesday night. Mrs. Healey and Mr. Ken Furrio carried oft' the ladies' ,-ind men's prizes respectively. Messrs. Bertholdl and son supplied tho music, and Mt. A. Frazer acted as M.C. FEILDING. A meeting of tho Beautifying Society was held on Thursday night, wlien tho report and balance-sheet lvero adopted, and officers elected as follows:—President, the Mayor (Mr. A. M. Ongley); vice-presi-dentsi, Messrs. F. F. Haggitt and D. Prydo (re-elected); committee, Messrs. L. T. Brown, J. Campbell, F. Mason, F. Wilkinson, G. Spence, G. Fitzpatrick, and W. Groube. Mr. Patterson declined re-' ejection as secretary, but. after a little persuasion consented to continuo in office until tile works at present in hand were completed. The chairman (Mr. A. M. Ongley), while congratulating the society, on the'year's work, said that'most of it had fallen on the shoulders of a few, and though tliese had done excellent service, their duties should be supplemented by. the assistance of others. Ho moved the adoption of the report and balance-sheet. Mr. Worsfold seconded the motion, which prompted the opinion from Mr. Haggitt that reorganisation was necessary. It was a pity, ho said, to allow the society to lapse into an informal body, but tho practical difficulty was to obtain volunteers to collect subscriptions. Mr. Worsfold then offered to collect tho subscriptions, his services being gratefuly accepted. Tho Waiata. Clay Pigeon Club held its fortnightly 6hoot on Wednesday last, tho results showing improvement on the previous shooting. J. Fraser and A. Lingard tied for tho trophy presented by Mr. Fisher, of Feilding, and in tho shoot-off Fraser won.

On Wednesday tho Waiata ladies fired a seven-shot matcli on' the rifle rango, and the scores, all off the rifle, speak for themselves. Mrs. R. W. Brown is the first to mako tho possiblo, and hor seven "bullies" do her. credit. The scores were: Mrs. Brown, 35; Miss Fraser, 34; Mrs. Cranston, 33. The remainder were well up, 60Veral making over 30, CARTERTON. Messrs. W. H. and A. E. Booth, Middle Run, liavo received Is. 2d. per pound for the portions' of their clip. The Oddfellows' Lodge have decided to enter a tug-o'-war team at Sir Walter Buchanan's reception, to bo held next month.

Master S. Dudson, 6on of Mr. J. A. Dudson, of Carterton, leaves on Saturdayfor Wellington, where ho has received a cadetship in. the Public Trust Office. The members of tho Carterton VolunFire Brigade have accepted an invitation to bo present at the annual dinner to be held under the auspices of tho Masterton Brigades on Thursday, June 26. OTAKI. On Thursday night, at the Town Hall, residents and settlers of Manalcau met to bid farewell to tho Rov. and Mrs. Smith, and givo them a token'of esteem. About 150 peoplo, including representatives from other denominations, attended. Tho fol-lowing-musical programmo was given in tho early part of the ovening:—Pianoforto solo, Mr. Finnick; song, Mr. Rollo; violin and pianoforte duet, Mr. and Mrs. L. Bacchus; recitation, Master Jack Burnell; recitation, Miss Ada and Master Jack Burnell; song, Mr. ,Fenwick, seji-.; song, Mrs. Davies (three items); recitation, Jfiss Lila Hanlon; song, Mts. (Rev.) Smith; song, comic, Mr, Fenwick, jun.; violin solo, Miss Cook; Maori liaka, Mr. Hector Ross. the conclusion of tho programmo Major Tatiham presented Mr. Smith with ■a purse of sovereigns, Mr. Smith suitably replying.

FEATHEHSTON. Mr. J. G. Seed, of Wellington, Inspector of tho Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, paid a visit to Featherston on Thursday. It is understood that prosecutions are to be made against one or two owners of liorse?, for alleged cruelty. A salo of work, organised bv tho lady members of tlie Presbyterian Church, was held in the Martiriborough Town Hall on Thursday. The total receipts will amount to about .£125. A Scotch concert, under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church, took place in tho Fcathorston Town Hall on Thursday night. Those who contributed to _ ilie programme were: —Airs. Kennedy, Gray, Simpson, and Duncan (all of Wolthe Rev. J. M'Caw (Lower ITutt), and Messrs. J. V. Wilson and A. H. Bull. Tho owners of tho monoplane which litis been located at Pigeon Bush for seme months piulJ hftvo taJtou tho maolimo to M jm-