Local and General.

Horowhenua Chronicle, 14 April 1913, Page 2

Local and General.

A Maori residing in tho district had a very line horse, and although tempting offers had been made for the horse he refused to part with him. On going out one morning he Found that the animal was dead, ami after shedding a Few tears over his hoiho lie decided to leave him where he was and walk to town. At the hotel he met several friends to whom lie said "You know that horse mine ('.Stick Lollie'); well I going to make te raffle." So a raffle was started, and about forty tickets wore sold <at CI each. When tho winning ticket was drawn out of the box it was found that another native was the holder. The two natives went to get the horse and on arriving at the paddock they saw the old owner's little 'boy ovyinu; and when they asked him what was the matter be said "Stick Lollie dend." The winner of the raffle then said to the one that owned the horse. "You te rogue you know te horse h'- dead." "Oh. yes," be said, "7 know he dead: never mind J give you C 2 and you say nothing to the other fcllnrs!"

'io secure for local bodies power tc effect their own insurance has been

an eii:!eavuur of very many authorities for a long while past. The latest local body to move in the matter is Akitio County Council. The Horowhenua County Council had a letter before it on Saturday regarding this matter, and on the motion of Councillor Wiehards. seconded by Councillor I'nmse, it was resolved ''That this council heartily .support the proposal of the Akitia County Council in its endeavour to obtain the power of doing its own accident insurance. It will bo remembered that Levin Borough Council appointed Mrs Wilson to be deputy ranger during her husband's absence in Tokomaru riding, whither he has gone to collect dog tax. The Horowheuua County Council now has resolved that Cecil "Wilson be appointed ranger for the Tokomaru riding until further notice at 10s per week and all driving fees. Incidentally a discussion took place as to the deputy rangorship, and one councillor asked whether a deputy ranger could be legally apponted. "Why not?" promptly interjected Councillor Venn; "the church made them one: .so why not- for ranging as well as other matters?" In a further discussion Mr Venn said that at Shannon he got. continual worry: what between the la in plighting and the ranging and the nocturnal endeavourer and their grievances he was being worried nearly out of his life!

Overdue rates were discussed by Horowhenua County Council last Saturday, and a motion was made by Councillor Richards and seconded by Councillor Prouse as follows: — "That in response to the circular of the Wiaimatc Comity re the imposing of ten per cent on overdue rates, tin's council are of opinion that the present six months grace from the striking of the rate should be reduced to throe." The motion evoked a spirited discussion, ami finally it was rejected by five votes to four. Councillors Stephenson. Venn, and Kehbell voted in favour of the motion and Conn' cillore Prouse, Monk, Watson, Freeman and Skerman against it.

Next to the dentist, nothing eases an aching'tooth like ''Stopain,' 1 the toothache giim which fills the cavity, stops the decay, and eases the pain instantly, and oa&y to apply. __ Price one shilling from 0. S. Keedwell, Dispensing Chemist.—- Advfc.

A list of Koputaroa players to meet Shannon last Saturday, posted by the club secretary, did not reach this office until tho match was iu progress..

Mr A. Smart, tho secretary of the Levin Hockey Clnb, received notice the other day from the Manawatu Hockey Association that a five-a-sido hockey tournament is to he played on the Palmcrston North show grounds on the 23rd of this month. Levin intends sending a team through to compete.

''Hospital amalgamation is on tho run just now," remarked Councillor Venn at Saturday's meeting of the Horowhenua County Council; "and 'if we can keep it on the run we should do so." He went on to say that a communication on the matter might come to hand from the Minister for Public Health in the course of the next week or two. and lie thought that if there proved to he anything in it a special meeting of the County Council should be called to deal with the matter. This course was agreed to.

Levin- Wsi adorers loam to pi a}' football against H.M.S. Now Zealand's men at the Experimental Farm on Tuesday:—Full-back, Ferris; three-quarters, Lester, Nopia Winiata, T. Winiata; five-eights, Heta and H. McDonald; half R. McDonald; wing, T. Close; last down, Lewer and Hitchins; supports, Hilson, Pio, and Froyberg; hookers, J. .Seiascia and Kore; emergencies, Molvor, Rangi Broughton and Dix-

on. Any of these players who may be uliable to participate in the game should notify the secretary at once.

Only twenty motor cars are registered with the Horowlienua County Couifcil. although there arc 100 mile.s of iii«*ifn road in the county. Most of the cars are registered in Wellington, but most of them run along the Horowlienua and Manawatti roads. The subject of licensing generally was discussed at Saturday's meeting of the Council. Finally a motion was moved by Councillor Venn and seconded by Councillor Stephenson, "That this council is in favour of the Woodville Council's resolution re- motor car tax subject to an amendment that the funds he expended on the main arterial roads, and that each body's share be in proportion to the mileage of such roads within each local body's district." The motion met with general favour and was carried uninnimouslv.

The secretary of the Horowlienua Fruitgrower's Association has received the following letter from the Prime .Minister in reference to a resolution passed at the association's last meeting:—"Dear sir,—T am in receipt of your letter of the 31st ultimo, forwarding a copy of <a resolution passed by your association svith reference to the control of the horticultural branch of the Weraroa State Farm, and also expressing ipproval of the suggestion of the Secretary for Agriculture in regard to horticulture, as published in the innual report of the Department. In reply T hare to state that T note the views of your association, and shall be glad to give careful consideration to them when dealing with this matter."

Tim following letter has been revived from tin' Director of Orchards hy tlio Horowhenua Fruitgrowers' Association :— "Dear Sir,— I liavc just received from the post iffice a memo of which the following s an extract:—''"While this Dopart■nent is desirous of fostering the ! 'riiit industry as ni'.vcfi as possible, t cannot undertake to advertise 'ruitgrowers' prices at post offices, 'f fruitgrowers are-really desirous •f making the scheme a success, it ; s evident that they must irake their trices known to the public in dis'riet.s from which they expect to "eeeive orders. I would again draw •our attention to the necessity for •our association adopting some scheme for advertising the price of Vuit. T have had numerous enMiiries at my office here for prices •t which fruit can he bought from 'he various associations, hut with two •xceptions the associations have 'ever supplied lists. The only way if making the public acquainted vith your prices, and so enabling "on to do this domestic trade, is, ! think, to adverti.se from time to 'ime in the newspapers. If this was done hy an association the cost 'o individual growers would he very mall indeed."

A smoke concert was held in the ',evin Hotel on Friday night by the r .evin Cricket Club. The report ind balance-sheet of the dance held ;n "Wednesday last worn received. t .showed a credit balance of £4 's lid. The club recognised that the success of its "social" and dance vas due to the valuable assistance endcred by those ladies and gentle•nen who generously donated the atables. etc. Thanks are due also to Mr W. Palmer for his kindness : n lending the furniture for the ibxge. A feature of the smoke concert was a presentation to Mr and Mrs "W. Broughton of a handsome case of carvers, presented by the club in recognition of his valuable services during the past season. In making the presentation. Mr Hugh I-fall spoke of the way in which Mr and Mrs Broughton had given their assistance to all sports bodies. Mr Broughton was quite taken hy surprise, and in a few well chosen words thanked the members of the club for their kind presentation; also Mr Hall for his remarks. The following toast list was honoured:— "The King." "The Association," coupled with the names of the donors of the, various trophies, and the skippers of both teams (Messrs Harding and Judd). Songs and recitations' hy the various members pre--son t helped to make the evening pass pleasantly.

On page 4, to-day, appears the report of the county engineer, presented to the Horowhenua County Council at Saturday's meeting. A special order adopted by Horowhenua Comity Council on Bth March, regulating the frontages of sections and area of same upon which dwellings may be erected in the county, was confirmed by, the council last Saturday.

"One more petition from Shannon." was the comment of a County Councillor on Saturday. The need for metal and formation in a Shannon street was the latest subject of a petition. Councillor Richards commented that Shannon was the greatest place for petitions he had known anywhere. The council resolved to leave the matter of the latest petition to the Tokomaru riding councillors to deal with.