DISTRICT NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1868, 30 September 1913, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS.

JOTTINGS FROM PROVINCIAL CENTRES. (From Our Special Correspondent!.) .PALMERS7ON NORTH. For failing to stop at tho look-out fdi the engino sign, aiid for motoring over a railway ..crossing at faster than a walking pace, John Rain forth was lined £L and costs £2 14s. Ho had collided with a porter wliilo crossing. Ho explained that it was impossible to proceed at a walking pace because tho car's lowest speed was fivo miles. It is reported that Mr. W. T. Wood, formerly member for Palmerston in tho Houso of Representatives, but recently of l'liinmorton, is about to reside with his family at Sydney. The Rugby footballers on Saturday presented J. Stalker, -for many years captain of tho Munuwatu representatives, with a set of carvers. Minor infectious diseases, includinq scarlet fever, are reducing tho scliooi attendances considerably.

WANCANUI. Yesterday afternoon thero was un» veiled in tho Wanganui general cemetery a memorial to tho late Mr. F. G. Love, who died some months ago, and who was one. of tho best known and most useful trade unionists in this part • of the Dominion. Ho wielded a great influence among tho workers, who, on, his death, decided to raise a memorial over his grave." Tho necessary amount , was soon subscribed, and a haudso-no v monument was erected, which was unveiled yesterday in tho presence of a largo gathering by Mr. W. A. Vouch, M.P. Mr. Veitch gave an interesting addross, and after a tribute to the personal qualities of Mr. Love, i«o referred to tho growth of trade unmiHm at Home and in tho colonies, and ta tha progress it had made in strength of numbers, and in public estimation. Ho emphasised thtit its chief aim for the future should bo political power and organisation, and that at tho same time it should be particularly careful not to advocate any change that would not make for tho advancement of tha wholo community. There had been many mistakes in tho past, and one of tho principal mistakes had been trying to force measures through which wora expected to benefit Labour against tho rest of the community. This was attempting tho impossible, and the only way to mako Labour's position more secure and comfortable was to work for tho advancement of tho wholo community, so that Labour, being a section of the community, would benefit with tho rest. Ho hoped that tho lifo and work of tho late Mr. Love, whoso, memory, they were that day honouring, would be a guide and example to all true followers of the cause of Labour. Mayor T. B. Williams also spolto on behalf of tho citizens of the town, paying a tri- • buto to tho character und work of Mr. Lovo.

MASTERTON. The final round for the net medal handicaps was played by the Masterton Golf Club on Saturday. Tho best card in tho "A" grade was handed in by i Mr. C. Perry, and iu the "B" grade by Mr. A. D. Gillies. Tho net aggregate ill tho "A" division was won by Mr. C. Perry, with a score of 307, and in the "B" division by Mr. J. Archer, with a score of 305. There are at present twenty-four patients in tho Masterton Hospital, iu« eluding three fever cases. A very welcome shower of rain foil on Sunday night. Although only a quarter of an inch was-registered, the down-' pour will have a revivifying effect upon the pasture and upon tho cereal crops, which were beginning to show the effects of tho continued dry weather. ■ ; The special services in connection with tho new Anglican Church were concluded on Sunday, when the pulpit was occupiod by the' Rev. A. M. Johnson, of Wellington. Tho Wairarapa Egg Circle will supply 1000 dozen eggs of the consignment) which is shortly to bo shipped to Vancouver. • , , Two bankruptcies have been recorded in tho Wairarapa for the month of September, as' against one for the samo period last year. Ten insolvencies have been filed during the nine montliß just ending. • Mr. and Mrs. John Hessey, of Masterton, who are visiting tho Old Coun-< try, are expected back in December. A young man named Michael Martin.was fined £5 and costs by the justices 1 yesterday for assaulting a young woman in a stre'et at night, and threatening - her with a revolver when she screamed. Only one inch of rain lias been registered in Masterton for tho month of September. Tho average for; tins month during the past ten years hart been over four inclios.

TAIHAPE. Mr. J< H. Pederson, who has been first-assistant butter-maker for the l'nihapo Co-operative Company for four yearn, has accepted the managership oi the new co-operativo factory at Wan'gaehu. . • ' .. ... •• Tho revenue from the electric ligho and power schemo for tho month of Au< gust was £116 os. 7d., tho expenditure for tho samo period being £79. A num-< her of applications for current from outside tho rating area were considered by tho Borough Council, and a motion to tlio cffect that they bo not 'entertained was carried. . Tho surveys for tho general schemo or footpath construction are now being made, and will bo submitted for the approval of tho Borough Council as soon, as completed. . Tho series of dances m aid or tno' Utiku Cricket Club was brought to a closo by a vory successful ball on l'ridfty, between forty and fifty couples taking part in tho grand march. _ , A crack of a quarter of an inch has been discovered in tho northern con-. creto wall of tho reservoir, and steps have been taken to effect repairs as soon as possible. A ltugby team representing the Taitmaruuui junior clubs played a mat-ell against the senior cadets' team at lan liapo on Saturday. Taumnrunui won by 3 points (a penalty goal) to nil. Iho King Country representative team was duo to meet tho Taihape sub-Union representatives on the samo day, but they failed to put in an appearance; neither did they send any uotico to tho enecu that they did not intend to mako thgA girls' hockey match on Saturday between Huntervillo and Taihape schools resulted in a win for tlio' latter, who scored four goals to tho visitors nil. OTAKI. It is understood that tho committed appointed by the Otnki Town Board for the purpose of securing estimates for lighting, drainage, and water will lay a comprehensive schcmo before its monthly meeting on Thursday, it being understood that much data has been secured. The' publii? opinion is in favour ol tlio threo, but instead of gas tho majority, appear to favour electricity, considering it better in all ways. Tlio Rev. and Jirs. IT. T. Stenley, wero among tho visitors to Otalu terdajv renewing their acquaintances with many friends.