DISTRICT NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 7, Issue 1869, 1 October 1913, Page 9

DISTRICT NEWS.

0 JOTTINGS FROM PROVINCIAL CENTRES. . JErom Our. Special Correspondents.) , PALIYIERSTON. When in Palmerston on Monday, the Prime Minister formally oponod' the Salvation Army bazaar, and bespoke Tor tho Army a' liberal Bbaro of tho town's prospority, paying a high tribute to tho Army's world-wide work. The annual'meeting of tho Palmerston Licensed Victuallers' Association elected the following officers: —President, Mr. W. Dovine; vice-president, Mr. T. Childs; treasurer, Mr, F. J. Whiteford; secretary, Mr. D. Maopherson; comraittoo. Messrs. Pasloy, Haywood, Baker,, lattorsall, Owen, and Fletcher. The Palmerston.bowling green opens on Wednesday with a match President versus Vico-President. Feilding, Shannon, Foxton, and Torraco EncTpjoyers will attend. Tho Manawatu. Bowling Centro held its meeting on Monday. 16 was attonded by representatives from Dannevirko, Feilding, Terrace End, Loyin, and Palmerston, A lovy was fised of od. per member, with a 30s. minimum. The first tournament was arranged for January 1, and 2, on thg Palmerston green. • ' A quantity of rainbow trout has been taken from, the municipal ponds for distribution in streams of Manawatu, Oroua, and Pohangina. It is reported that Mr. H. 0. Smith, Btationraaster, who retires shortly, will be succeeded by Mr. C. F. Day, of New Plymouth, where Mr. 0. Peaoh, ohiof clerk hero, becomes stationmaster. Mr. White, chiof clerk at New Plymouth, nucceeds Mr. Peach.

At the Magistrate's Court yesterday employers were fined for industrial breaches as follow:—Frederick Neodbam, carpenter, 20s. and costs 75.; Collinson and Son, furniture makers, 65., and costs 75.; H. L. Young, printer, £6. In the case of H. Baker, 'publican, decision; was reserved. NAPIER. During last month building permits to the' valuo of, £5426 wore issued by the Napier Borough Council. , Two bankruptcies wero recorded in Napier during September. Tho Pakipaki Freezing Works fiavo arranged to oommence . operations on October 15.

At tho first annual moeting ol tho Pt. Ahuriri Bowling Club tho balancesheet showed assets over liabilities of £152 6s. sd. The following officers wore elected:—President, Mr. J. I'. Smith; vice-president, Mr. ]i- B. Creagh; secretary, Mr. W. Mayo; treasurer, Mr. W. G. Martin; committee, Messrs. G. Hale, F. G. Smith, junr., C. Prebble, J. P. Sheehan, A. G. Thompson, J. B. Kessoll, E. W. B. Evans, and J. Myhill; trustees, Messrs. J. P. Smith and B. B. Creagh; "auditor, Mr. J. The club, which lias a large membership, proposes opening their greens on November 29. The crioket season opens here on Saturday. . The following officers were elected at the adjourned moeting of the Napier Competitions Society President, Mr. J. Vigor Brown, M.P. (re-elected); vicopresidont, Mr. W. Plowman (re-elect-ed); exeoutivo, MessrS. E. W. Hudson, R. C. Wright, F. Lookyer, L. Harston, M. L. 'Gleeson, J. A. Bosowarne, J. C. Bryant, B. Bishop, 'I'.'- Parker (all re-elected), and Mr.. S, Harris; treasurer, Mr. B. Bishop. The bal-ance-sheet showed" ari''bx(fess .bf.'assfets over liabilities of £167 18s. Bd. .16 was decided to start tho next competitions on. Good Friday. ' Mrs. Montague was appointed accompanist. A secretary is to be appointed at a salary of £25 a year and 25 per cent, of tho net profits. v ■ ■ ■ .. ■ ' Mr. A. Dysart, of Hastings, who broke his leg whilst out shooting on Saturday, -is progressing favourably. The Hastings Lawn Tennis Club open their season on Octobor 18. The following officers have been elected: — President, Mr. G. N. Pharazyn; vicepresident, Mr. G. Ebbot; auditor, Mr. J. A. FraSer; treasurer, .Mr. E. V. Simpson; secretary, Mr. A. V. Rainbow; committee, Messrs. H. J. Webb, F. N. Poyntor, H. Symes, T. H. Bowie, W. G. Calender, G. Maddison, and C. J. Tipping; delegates to the Hawke's Bay Association, Messrs. Bowie and Rainbow.

The Hawke's Bay A. and P. Sooiety have elected the following new members Messrs. W.' T. Chambers, H. E. Andrews, J. E. Hall, W. Davidson, A. L. Healo, W. G. Lecrew, T. Harrison, James Adams, A. E. Harpham, A. J. Ball, and J. T. Fenwiolc.

About 200 persons attended the annual display of the Clive Gymnasium to-night. Tho prizes were presented to tho following:— Men's Championship: S. Duckett; men's junior.ohampionship, Kelly; Safidow competitions, W. Quinney; men's handicap, W. Pufford; ladies' ohampionship, Miss C. Harrison: ladies' junior championship. Miss N. Harrison; ladies' handicap, Miss B. Merritt.

Tho annual meeting of tho Hawke's Bay Cricket Club was largely attended, ana it is anticipated. that a Jvery successful season is pending. Tho following ofDoers were elected: —President, Mr. E. 11. Williams; vico presidents, Messrs. F. Armstrong, H. B. Lusk, G. Hunter, T. H. Lowry, and A. L. D. Frasor; secretary, Mr. W. P. Smyrk; treasurer S'ro torn, Mr. J. Bruce Bear; vico-presi-cnt of tho N.Z.C.A., Mr. E. H. Williams ; delegates to tli© N.Z.C. Council, Messrs. Leo.' Bat and Woston; auditors, Messrs. F. Fulton and R. W. Dalgleis'h. Through the Bupport of a number of enthusiasts the services of the professional coach, J. H. Board, will again ho available for the coming season. WANCANUI. At the annual mooting of the Aramoho Rowing Club, the balance-sheet showed £32 in hand. Major Lomax was elected ' patron, Mr. W. M. Luxford B resident, Messrs. F. J. Preston, W. i. Preston, F. Haywood, Iv. Webb, Osbaldstone, Burke, C. L. Bridges, and Andorson vice-presidents; Mr. R. Grconlees, captain; Mr. W. Gilford, secretary ; Mr. W. M'Cormick, treasurer. At tho annual mooting of tho Wanga-. nui Crickot Club, tho report showed that tho club had had a fairly successful year, and the financial position was food, tho cash ill hand being £11. Mr. Amos P. Watt was olected president; Messrs. F. Dalgety, John P. Watt, D. Meldrum, H. B. Watson, G. W. Cume, W. B. Cavo, Dr. Crawford, vico presidents: Mr. L. J. Furrio, captain; Mr. E. A. Hylton, secretary; Mr. A. ,8. Dymock, treasurer; Messrs. W. M. Luxford and.R. Sanders, delegates to the Wanganui Crickot Association. A motion was discussed at somo length condemning the Cricket Association for partly paying tho expenses of travelling representative teams. Opinions woro considerably;divided, somo assorting that such a practice would encourage players to follow tho gamo only for what thoy could get out of it. Othors dofended tho association', on tho giound that, if thoy had not/ paid tho exponses, it would not have' been pos.siblo to send teams away. Eventually tho motion was lost.

At tho annual meoting of St. Paul's Cricket Club, tho report showed affairs to bo in a thoroughly satisfactory condition; Tho election of officers resulted as follows: —Tho Rev. .T. D. M'Kenzie, president; Messrs. C. E. Maekay, A. P. London, J. D. Anderson, M. Russell, J. Graham, I'\ J. Johns, and A. M'Skimming, vice-presidents; Mr. W. Burrett, captain; Mr. R. P. London, secretary; Mr. h. Holland, treasurer; Messrs. D. Murchin and W. Burrett delegates tn tho association. Tlio report submit tori to Um annual

meeting of the Gonville Bowling Club allowed that there was now a membership of eighty, nnd overy prospect of a successful season. Tho election of officers resulted as follows: —Mr. 1. H. Nixon, president; Messrs. A. G. Bignoll and C. M. Cresswoll, vice-presi-dents; Mr. F. I3oume, secretary. Tho meeting decided to abolish all trophies for club competitions, substituting iutheir stead honours boards, with tho names of the winners of championships from year to year.

MASTERTON. A meeting of those interested in tho provision of rural homos" for workers was held in Murray's Hall on Monday ovening. The chair was occupied by the Mayor (Mr. J. M. Coradino). Mr. G. R. Syltes, M.P V who was present by invitation, explained that steps had beon takou in tho matter of securing laud near tho town. He stated that a Government valuation had been mado of a block of land at Solway, but tho pries put upon it by tho vendor and the Government Valuer did not agree.' Tho whole position had been placed before tho Priino Minister, who had agreed to secure a valuation from aa independent valuor. Mr. Sykes oppressed himself as confident that satisfactory terms .would yet .bo arranged. The Mayor' considered that the holding up of tho purchase was not tho fault of tho Governm'ont, which was acting on tho advico of its executive officers. Mr, H. Bannister stated that the whole of tho .applicants for sections had expressed themselves satisfied with tho vendor's price, which was £40 por aero. Mr. Sykos stated that ho had the names of between forty and fifty applicants, and he would again interview the Prime Minister on the subjoot. ■ The Masterton Theatrical Society gave a performance of "The Geisha" in the Town-.Hall last night .as a benefit to the stage manager, Mr. Harry Hall. There was a large .audience, and the piece was again excellently staged. At a meeting of the committee appointed to report on the question of holding a poultry, pigeon, and canary show, it was decided to recommend a display which will embrace show and utility birds, horticulture, and home industries, Tne project is being well supported. The quarterly meeting of the local Oddfellows' Lodge was held this* week, Bro. F. Youlo, N.G., presiding. Ono now member was initiated. It was decided that tho surplus funds of tho lodge- bo devoted to the reduction of members' contributions. P.P.G.N. Bro. Madeley was nominated as a delegate to tho New Zoaland Branch of tho Order. OTAKI. During the quarter ended September 30, 28 births, 5 marriages, and 12 deaths were registered in Levin. < The> following havo been elected officers of the Horowhenua Boating Club: —Patron, Mr. Byron Brown; president, Mr. J. Robertson, M.P:; vice-presi-dents, Dr. Kennedy, Major Burlmson, Messrs. iH. Walltley, Pyke, and C. Blenkhorn; captain, Mr. S. Brewster; vice-oaptain, Mr. W. Clark; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. Walker: committeo, Messrs. W. B. Macintosh, J. Young, H. B. France, W. Rose, H. Dean, W. Bennett, and H. Butlor; auditors, Messrs. Walkley and Haswoll. Tho Rev. Cecil Smith, late vicar at Otaki, but: now of St. Peter's parish, Pahiatua, is leaving the latter place in tho course' of a few days. The Rev. 0. H. Fenn, of Wellington, ia the now vicar.

CARTERTON. . The following teams will represent the Carterton Druids "in ' tho sevcn-asido tourney at Mastorton next Saturday No. 1: Matson, Mason, F. Groubo, N. Beid. H. M'J&nzie, N. Johnson, J. Blake. No. 2: H. Playle, P. Reid, -H. Hutchinson, Alex. Johnson, W. Blake, G. Blake, B. Reid. Emergency: C. Beid. ' , , , ~ Tlio movement on foot for tho purpose of forming a. pipe band for the Carterton Torritotials is being well supported." Tho three or four sots of pipes and the kettlo-dmms aro praotically assured.