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A burglary (vns committed at Masterton on Friday night, the premises of Mr. J, Nicol, tailor, bring entered and a quantity of clothing removed.
The protracted drought is being severely felt by settlers in the East Coast district. •'"
Tiie funeral of the late Mr. James Elliott took place yesterday, and was very largely attended. ' The ceremony at the ijravo was performed by the lievs. Hosking and Ward, assisted by the Methodist choir.. . -
Tho Hon. T. ,M. Wilford.inspected the Lincoln Eoad railway crossing on Saturday, and promised to bring the danger of the crossing under the notice of the Minister of Hailways.
_ Mr. A. D. M'Leod, cf Martinborough, intends becoming a candidate for on« oi fie Wairovapa scats en the Wellington Harbour ■ Board.
At the annual meeting of- the Fcatberston Golf Club,' Hit following officers were elected:—Patron, Mr. B. Speedy; president, Sir. G. l-'enwick: vicepresidents. Messrs. ,T. W. Curd, F. O. Rverton, J. T. Bicknoll, auci A. J. Tnosood; captain, liev. J. G. S. Biirtlctt; lion', secretary, Hγ. A. Shaw. Tlie links will be open for play at Easter, but will not be formally declared open for the season nntil May 3. A resolution was carried recording sympathy with the relatives of the late'Lieuts. J. Blake, W. .T. Ilollis, Sergt.-lTajor J. C. Burns, and 5Tr/C. W. Bickneli. ,
There.was only a moderate attendance at a. public meeting held in Cartorbon. to consider ways and means of raising money to provide relief in the devastated nrcis of Northern France, Serbia, and, Rumania, this movement being made in conjunction with the Boynl Horticultural Society. The meeting decided to support the appeal, but considered that (lie Government shoul'd make a grant out of revcmio to help it. It was considered Hint thiß would* be tho better course, rather than ngein appeviliHg to indiiiduals, wliicli means tho liberal fow bear (iho brunt. It was also resolved to o.sk the Borough Council to .represent ,ihe views of thfl meeting to tlw Government. The social and dance held at Clareville on Friday in aid of the instrument fund of the Cgrterton Municipal Silver Band wns a great success, visitors being present from all. parts, including Greytown and . linsterton.' Excellent music was provided by an orchestra of four, Messrs. Hnydon (piano), H. Churchill (bwse), E. Hall (cornet), and Miss Fryer (violin). Extras were supplied by Messrs. J. Morris (Greytown), W. l'ront, and Hisses Osbonift and Dcnaldson'. Messrs. T. Ton 1 and W. Beal were'M.C.'s, while Mr. W. B. .Allen—the: band's; right-hand - /supporter, and to ylioni a great deal of credit is due for the success of these functions, was'directed, of .ceremonies. Supper was provided , by Mr. .Tames Patrick, of Carterton, as a ..donation, to the band funds. .
A number of Natives from Hnwko's Bayy have arrived at Papawai, where a laniu hanga is being held over the death, of Eangi Kerehoma. The meeting is expected to last for about ten diiys. -
The Cricket Club formed at erston .Military Camp has been disbanded and the Fealherst.in School Committee has received a very welcome contribution. towards the sports' equipment of tlie school in the form of a ejplondid net nn<r numerous bate and balls.
The .Foathereton '.Fire Brigade is conducting an energetic canvass of tUo town in the interests of rt proposal to obtain a motor reel and chemical engine combined, at a cost estimated to exceed £ihO. Bv means of this fire-fighting apparatus the 'brigade 'will be enabled to cope with outbreaks in all ports of this district, including Tauherenikiu, South Fenthereton, .and Kniwaiivai.
• Mr. nnd Mrs. J. S. Tripe have returned to Eketaliuna after »■ tour of the North Jslrmd. including Rotorna. Mr. ,1. IC. Hnniuili, manager of the Bank of. New Zealand ■ nt Eketalmna, is nt present on a month's leave oj absence.
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Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 153, 24 March 1919, Page 8
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