DISTRICT NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1793, 4 July 1913, Page 10

DISTRICT NEWS.

JOTTINGS FROM ALL SOURCES PALMERSTON NORTH. Palinerston band carnival was brought to a close oil Wednesday evening. There was a crowded attendance. Towards tho close of the evening the Mayor (Mr. J. A. Nash) and nil the performers and principal workers appeared 011 tho stage, when tho Mayor announced that the total sum taken amounted to ,£B2O. After paying all liabilities there should bo a credit of not less than i;o20. The new instruments for. tho band were on their way out, and when they arrived they should be able to get about iIHO for tno old ones. Several presentations were made to some of those tvlio assisted at the carnival. With regurd to.uniforms, the committee had approached several townspeople, and 18 out of 27 uniforms had been promised. During the evening the principal art unions were drawn, and it was also announced Unit the ladies assisting in the bazaar had donated a seat to ihe council, to be placed in tlie gardens. An exceptionally mean theft is believed to have been perpetrated,on Saturday last. Mr. G. A. Otardiner, ■ of Church Strest, who has been a cripple for nearly two years, and who is unable to move about except in an invalid's chair, has trained a collie dog to pull the chair • and its owner to different parts of the town. Tlie dog is quite expert at the work, and has been the means of Mr. Gardiner getting about a lot during the fine weather. On Saturday last he let the dog off the collar, and as it has not turned up, appearances point to its having bsen stolen. A motor-car belonging to , a l'almerston resident caught fire on the Fitzherbert Hill 011 Tuesday night, and was totally destroyed. In the last Melbourne Cup sweep one of the prizes—for a non-starter—was unclaimed, and, on inquiries being made, the owner turned out to be a cordial manufacturer living nota. hundred miles away from l'almerston North. Peculiarly enough, the name of the horse was Effervescence Members of the Manawatu Hunt held an enjoyable meet on Wednesday over land stretching between Bumiythorpe and the Rangitikci line. The largo held was entertained at tho conclusion of the hunt to afternoon tea by Mrs. H. Gilles. On Wednesday evening members of St. Paul's Methodist Church met to bid farewell to Mr. and' Mrs. R. Carty, who are leaving Palmerston to tako up their residence in Hastings. The proceedings took the- form of a social evening, over which the Rev. F. D. Boys presided, and at wftich there was a very large attendance. Musical items were contributed by Miss J. Spooner, Messrs. I. Gordon,-H. Bennett, and E. E. Morgan. Messrs. G. H. Bennett, J. A. M'Leavey, T. R. Hodder, and H. N. Vivian spoke eulogistieally of tho work Mr. 1 Carty had done for tho church as society steward and secretary of the trust. Mr. Carty was presented with a writing desk, from the congregar tion, and Mrs. Carty was the recipient of a handsome silver-mounted bag. TJieir daughter, Miss Carty, received an embossed leather satchel. , NEW PLYMOUTH. At the meeting.of the National Park Board 011 Tuesday, there was a long discussion with reltrence to the Stratford House and its unsatisfactory financial position, and members expressed the opinion that unless there was a very material improvement during the coming season the house should be abandoned. Miss Lawrence and Mr. Sutcliffe,' tho victims of the sensational cliff accident on Saturday evening, are slowly improving, At the inquiry held 011 Wednesday at the instance of tho Now glymouth f iro Board into the circumstances surrounding tho recent fire at the Egmont Boot Factory, the ooroner, Mr.' Crooke, S.M., said that although the evidence negatived that the fire was accidental, yet it was hardly sufficient for him to find that the place was wilfully set on fire. ' He would, therefore, bring in an open verdict that the building was damaged by 'fire, but could not, upon tho evidence, find by what mean's tne fire originated. • Mr'. E. Lee, of Messrs. Archibald Clark s Napier warehouse, has arrived to take charge of the,local office during Mr. J. D. Sole's illness. Mr. S. Okey, of the New Plymouth branch, is on temporary transfer to Napier. : Tho death occurred at Otakeho on Wednesday morning of Mr. William Spearman Young, one of Taranaki s oldest and most esteemed settlers. _ Mr. Young took up land at Atakelio in 1880, just after the Waimate Plans were opened up. His wife survives him, nis well as a family of eight sons and three daughters. The interment will take place at lipsom, Auckland, in according with the desire of the late Mr. Young, whose mother and father aro buried there. Dr. Whetter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Whetter, of New Plymouth, who acted as surgeon to Dr. Mawson s Antarctic Expedition, is at 'present under engagement to the Tasmanian Government in connection with the suspected plague outbreak in the islands between Tasmania and Victoria. Dr.' Whetter discovered that tho outbreak was not plague, but a combination of measles and scarlet fever. By setting up laboratories on the various islands, Dr. Whetter has now got the outbreak well in hand, and anticipates being able to leave in a week or a fortnight. WANGANUI. At the Castlecliff Freezing' Works, killing for the export trade has been finished for the season, and next week the greater number of the 190 men will.be paid off. A large quantity of meat is yet held in the chambers, but this will be consigned by the Star of India on July 20, and the West of England liner Hurunui at a later date. The works will continue killing for the abattoirs, and this will keep a good number of men employed. The death occurred on Monday, at his residence, No. 48 Niblett Street, of Mr. J. S. Poachey, at the age, of 72 years. The late Mr. Peachey arrived in New Zealand 39 years ago, with his wife and family. He was the father of 22 children, and had 50 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchild-ren. A widow and 12 of his family-eight daughters and four sons—are left to mourn their loss. The funeral took place at Turakina cemetery 011 Wednesday. The recent production of the Geisha hits it is stated, returned a profit of close on .£IOO to the Wanganui Amateur Musical and Dramatic Society. Mr. W. T. Benefisld, the well-known nurseryman, was seized with a sudden illness on Monday while journeying, to New Plymouth. His condition became so bad that he had to be taken off the train at Waverley, and later 011 brought back to hl Mr°T't. Davis, of Waituna. has purchased 85 aores from Mrs. Gilchrist, of Utiku, and intends to go in for dairying on up-to-date lines. The land was previously used as portion of a sheep farm. DANNEVIRKE. A Jieavv earthquake shock wqs experienced at 'Dannevirke about 4.10 a.m. on Wednesday. , ■. . . . Hemi Paikea, of Takapau, aboriginal native, has been adjudged bankrupt. The first meeting of creditors will be held at Daunevirke on Saturday, July 12. Mr. K. K Bunny has donated to the Daunevirke Hunt Club n solid silver cup for competition amongst members 111 a point-to-point steeplechase. Mr. George Hunter M.P., has also promised to donate a cup for another point-to-point event, to be run the same day, probably August G Mr. G. L. Halliburton, who has been promoted to tlie telegraph office, Wellington, was farewelled by his, colleagues 011 Wednesday morning, and was presented by the postmaster (Mr. R. C. Black) on behalf of the staff, with a handsome rug. * . , . Rev. W. T. Eraser, Maori curate in tho Moteo Maori district, has been appointed by the Bishop of Waiapu to tho Kaitoke pa, hear Dannevirke, to take temporary charge of the Waipawa Maori district, and will take up his irew duties about the beginning of next month. TAIHAPE. Councillor Beban has given notice of motion to disband the present committees ot' the Borough Council and to set up three committees in lieu thereof, consisting of four members, tho chairnwu of each committee to become a member of the Finance Committee.. He also proposes to reopen and deal with the question of the electrical engineer's salary. A schomo to establish a freezing works at Utiku is under way. It is proposed to form a co-operative company on the principle of one shnreholder, one vote. Au offer of 45 nrrei nf flat Innd uear the , toivusbio hw beta mads to the uromuttrs

and this sito. is considered excellent for tho purpose. The road giving access to the property recently subdivided by Mr. M. Dixon is now being linked up with the Main South lload and scoops arc being utilised. Another Junction with the main load will be made near Keating's road, so that access may be had from both ends. Nearly £G0 has been collected towards defraying the cost of a concrete swimming bath at TJtiku. It is to bo established in connection with the school, and a site has been donated by Mr. Utiku Potakn. MASTERTON. A parcels delivery was commenced from the Masterton Post Offico yesterday morning. This couvenienoo to the public will be very much appreciated. Dr. Archer Hosking continued his series of first-aid lectures before the Masterton branch of the St. John Ambulance Brigade last night. He dealt specially with the treatment of bruises, burns, and scalds,.-and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Mr. J. E. Perry, chairman of the Mauriceville County Council, has been ap : pointed delegate to the Counties Conference, which is to bo held shortly in Wellington. The secretary of the Wairarapa . Caledonian Society (Mr. W. Gillespie) sent a telegram to Sir Walter Buchanan, M.P., on Tuesday, welcoming him homo on behalf of the Pipe Band; Tho following telegraphic message was received in reply : "A thousand thanks- to the lads of the tartan kilt for their kindly welcome." Mr. J. Wilson, of the Masterton railway staff, is acting as relieving stationmaster at Featherston during the absence of Mr. A. 'Gow in the south. On Tuesday evenjng tho death occurred at Colombo lioad, Masterton, of Mr. Chas. Jones, at the age of 70 years. The funeral took place yesterday. HASTINGS. The Hastings post office is to be lighted throughout by electricity, and the Borough Council, which is installing the light, made a start with .the work yesterday. A poll of ratepayers was taken at- Havelock North on Wednesday oil the question of raising a loan for installing water, electric light, and, drainage. The poll was carried by a large majority, the voting being as follows For 150, against 36. A proposal for entering into an agreement with the Hastings Borough Council for a period of seven years (instead of three years as at first arranged) for the supply, of water and electric light was also carried, the voting being—For 152, against 33, informal I.' NELSON. The vital statistics for Nelson in the month of June were as followßirths, 21; marriages. 13; deaths, 14. Tho work of erecting tho new organ presented to the School of Music by Mr. Tlios. Cawthron, of Nelson, has now been completed. The instrument consists of three manuals and pedals, and besides being the fifth largest, is said to bo the most up-to-date three-manual organ in the Dominion. The opening recital will be given by Mr. vMaughan Barnett, city organist of Auckland. _ , The sunshine recorded in Nelson during June eclipsed the totals for the same month for .several years, being 192 hours ; 10 minutes. There were only three days without sunshino. PAHIATUA, A rural mail delivery service has been instituted between Pahiatua and the Mxingaliao-Marima districts. Some of the postal boxes in the Ivohimii district were discovered a few days ago to have been badly damaged. . The . matter' is in the hands of the police. ■ . Miss A. Dick has been appointed postmistress at Ngaturi',. Mr. W. A. Wallis, who has held the position for several years, having resigned. MOHAKA. Mr Gaulter, the' new' proprietor of Spring Hill, is making great improvements on his run. Several hundred aores of bush arc coming down, and a largo flat of some five hundred acres is being got ready for the plough. Tho storekeepers and settlers were put to great inconvenience last steamer hands refusing to work Gyertiitie,' consequently a quantity of cargo had a reh»m trip to Napier. The continued severe'frosts are playing havoc ■ amongst the stock, as there is in many places practically little or no feed, and sheep are dying in numbers. Mr. F. J. Ryder, who has recovered from his severe illness, accompanied b.y Mrs. Kyder, has returned to ICakariki Station, Hawke's Bay, from Otaki. OTAKI. At a meeting of tho Manakau Debating Socioty on Wednesday night two pleasant surprises occurred, Major Tatuni, the patron of the club, being presented with a handsome case uf pipes, and Mr. A. M'Bain, who has helped tho society in many ways, receiving a book of KipLing's works. Both presentations were from members of the society, and the recipients were both warmly eulogised for good work and valuable help to the society. .. During the month of June there were 16 wet days, with a total fall of l.'J2in., as against 5.27 in. the previous June. The heaviest fall—-58in.—occurred on the sth. There weK>< no fewer than ten frosts, 6 degrees being the highest registered. LEVIN. On the Hokio bcacli there has been washed up a cask of tallow and a lot of loose hemp. The trove is apparently eff the Indrabarah, and it shows (says the "Chronicle") .that the current of the sea on this coast is flowing southward—not towards the north—as some geography books say. Levin Hre Brigade has elected officers for the ensuing year as follows:—Mr. J. M'Taggart, captain; and Messrs. E. Johnson and J. T. Follas lieutenants. Three Horowhenua footballers have been recommended for inclusion in the North Island Rugby team to play against the South Island. They are Hilson, Freyberg, and Nepa Winiata. Kiteon cannot make thp trip, so his nomination has been cancelled.