MANAWATU

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 22, 21 October 1919, Page 10

MANAWATU

/The October bogey, the last competition of the Palmerston golfing season, was played on Saturday in line, but somewhat windy, weather. J. Lewis (ono of tho latest. returned soldiers) was tho winner with the good card of 3 up. E. Pavitt and P. A. M'llardy were a close second with 2 up. Lewis's win does not, however, alter M'Hardy's lead for the Plunket Cup, which he therefore secures for the season. This is not the first time Mr. M'Kardy's name has been on the cup. Tho best cards hnnded in on Saturday were:—.!. E. Lewis (10). 3 up; li. Pavitt (6), 2 up; P. A. M'llardy (9), 2 up; AV. Seifert (4), 1 up; E. P. Abraham (8), all square; W. L. Fitzherbert (6), 1 down; L. Seifert (1), 2 down; E. 11. Abraham(ls), 2 down; A. Strang (-i),E. Mooro (9), and H. Collinson (11), 3 down. In connection. with the bogey competition, Clements, the club's- professional, who went round with one of the player.-!, put up a great score of 10 up on bogey with a 70 round. On Saturday next the mixed foursomes for prizes presented S>.Y Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Freeth will be played After the foursomes are fillished a competition will bo played for trophies presented by Mr. L. Seifert. The Aorangi Land Drainage Board trustees met on Saturday, when there were present trustees M. A. Eliott (chairman), IT. G. Moore, D. Collis and Hoiden. The chairman reported that the bank account was n° w in debit for £85 lis., but all the ne" rates were to come in, besides the amount of .CB2 owing to the board. However, all expenses had been paid so that the position was very satisfactory. ! A memorial service for nurses who have fallen during (lie war, on active service and during the epidemic, will be held in the Palmerston North Opera House on Sunday next. Tho funeral of the late Mrs. John Mounsey took place, at the Palmerston cemetery on Saturday, a large- number of residents from all parts of the district being present to pay a last tribute of respect to the deceased lady. At the conclusion of the meeting of the Aorangi Land Drainage Board' on Saturday the chairman, Trustee M. A. Eliott, stated that having sold his property in the board's district he would not be eligible for re-election at (he next poll. The intimation was received with regret. The birthday party in connection with .the All Saints' Children's Home was held in Palmerston on Saturday. Tho weather was fine, and there was a good attendance of adults. The Municipal Band was in attendance and rendered a very fine programme. The children spent a most enjoyable time, and in the course of the afternoon speeches were made by the vicar (the Eev. H. (i. Blackburn), Mr. .T. A. Nash, M.P., Mr. 0. Monrad, aud Mr. Skerman. Mr. J. O'Neill, who has been stationmaster at Shannon for some time, is about to remove to take up duty at the Hutt. The Manawatu Homing Pigeon Association opened itti season with an old bird race on Saturday. The winning bird, owned .by F. Hex tall, flew llio distunes from Marton in IGmin. Ilsec. ; with E. Gi-iffiths'fi and R. Jloskings's pigeons second and third. Over 100 birds competed. A requisition has been forwarded to the Palmerston North Borough Council by soft goods dealers, jewellers, painters, and ironmongers, asking that the closing hours of shops should be G p.m. on Saturdays. The requisition will be considered by the. council to-morrow evening.

A meeting of (lie Palmerston North Retailers' Association was held yesterday to discuss holidays. It was decided to close all day on Labour Day Monday), and also for half a day on Wednesday. For show week it was decided to cloM half a day on Wednesday and Friday.

Tc One Alakarika (M'Gregor), a wellknown half-caste Maori, lias died at Foxton at the age of 92 years. Deceased was the grandson of Tute Pournngi, n Croat fighting chief of the Ngatinpa tribe of the South Island, who ivas in command of tho Southern Maoris when defeated l>y Te Kauparaha and his allies at Kapiti Island, about 1820.