MANAWATU

Dominion, Volume 12, Issue 263, 2 August 1919, Page 10

MANAWATU

The fact that considerable interest is being taken by poultry-keepers in tho Manawatu in the activities of the newlyorganised Manawatu Utility Poultry Club was evidenced at a meeting of that body at Palmerston this week, when a number of new motnhers ivere elected and several lettors were received from Bunnythorpe aud Rongotea settlers seeking to co-operate with tho club. The settlers in question inquired if it would bo possible for the club to dispose of their eggs along with its own output. It was decided to reply agreeing to tako delivery of the eggs, provided they wero delivered to the club at Palmerston North. The club proposes to place the whole of its output of eggs on the Wellington market, and to this end several letters were roceived from firms in that city offering to take all shipments. After 6ome discussion the acceptance of-a contract was held over until the next meeting. Notice of motion was given of a proposal to make it compulsory for all members procuring poultry foods through tho club to market all their eggs through, tho soThere will bo an election for a representative on the Ilorowlienua County Council (Te Horo riding), owing to the retirement of Councillor Cntley. The candidates aro Messrs. Fred. Coley, T. H. Windlcv, and E. MacDonakl. Mr. Harold Barber has been elected unopposed for the Tokomaru riding, Councillor F. Law having resigned. At tho closing meeting of the Foxtoii Ladies' Patriotic Guild it was announced that the patriotic shop managed by the guild had raised a-total of .£1972 9s. 3d. Presentations were made to tho president (Mrs. F. Eobinson) and the joint secretaries (Mrs. Moore and Miss J. A. Ross). - , ~ The Palmorston North Borough Council hold a special meeting in committee this week to consider matters in connection with the proposed scheme for general improvements in the borough, involving heavy loan proposals. As further information is required before tho schoine can be finally brought down another meeting will bo hold when tho necessary information is obtained. A party of motorists returning from the Palmerston races on Wednesday evening ran off the read near tho Oroua bridge at Bnngiotu. A wire fenco prevented thorn from toppling over jjito the river. As it was the front wheels wenfover and the car hung perilously on the verge for a long time until a rescue was eftected by a band of willing workers. Np one was hurt. In viow of the succesful performance of the combined choirs organised for the Palmerston peaco celebrations, ,a proposal is now on foot to form a choral or philharmonic society in the town. '• In a v hockey match played on Wednesday afternoon Manawatu beat Levin by 3 goals to 2. Tucker (2) and Aitoheson scored for the victors, and Clandgo and Pink for Levin. Mr. T. F. Taylor, of Te Horo, dislocated his collnr-bono a few dayo ago. He was driving along the road near tho Otaki bridge, when a motor-cur in attempting to pass him collided with tho .vehicle and threw him out on to the {.-round. _ There is still considerable activity in land tales in tho Otaki district. Mr. IT. L. Boanchamp, of Waihuranga, has sold to Mr. A. Seymour; of Wellington, while it is roporte'd that. Mr. A. J. Pndenn has disposed of his farm to Messrs. Hubs Bros., of Parapiirauinu. Mrs. Hodge, oi To Horo, bus sold to u Levin resident, and M>r. August, To Horo, has also sold out. At Te Horo n few days ago Jlrs. Diaper slipped on some 'coucrele and broke her leg. Mr. C. J. Spiers, who recently sold his property at Te Horo, is removing shortly to To Awamutu (Waikato), where he will engage in farming. By means of public subscription, subsidised by tho Education Board, the residents of Carnarvon, Bongotea biding, have raised sufficient money to instal a i piano in the local sohoolhouso.