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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3700, 14 July 1906, Page 2

The general meeting of the Flaxmills Unioix will be held on Monday evening at 8 p.m. The Manawatu Union have accepted another Sub-Union, Cheltenham, under their head in football.

It is probable circulars bearing an important notice will shortly be distributed to those invited to the rope works employees social. It is understood there is good vocal talent amongst the newcomers at the rope-works, and these will have a chance given to distinguish themselves at a local entertainment shortly to be put in rehearsal. The Racing Conference have granted Manawatu Racing Club authority for a three days meeting at Xmas time. The Otaki Racing Club’s objection to Wellington claiming one of their dates— Labour Day—was upheld. Before Messrs A. Eraser and Dr Bennett, Esqs., J.’s P., on Tuesday last, J. Kinley, on a charge of using obscene language, elected to be tried by jury, and he was ordered to appear at Supreme Court for trial on 4th September at Palmerston North. Bail was allowed. Some surprise is expressed by residents in Eoxton at the sixe of their rate-bill. When it is understood that several hundred pounds have lately been expended on two new concrete culverts, and that we are largely overdrawn at the bank, also that we have Borough offices in course of erection, sturdy the increase in rate is < merited. Property is improving in value, and if we would keep pace with the times, we must pay for it. And we want many more improvements yet, when we must sooner or later be prepared to raise the capital for carrying out these requirements.

At the last meeting of the Eoxton Borough Council, when argument cropped up on the Works Committee, Cr Austin brought under notice that in all other similar bodies the different subcommittees had a chairman, whose duty it was to report on their works. It was explained to Cr Austin that the Mayor ot Foxton acted in that capacity, but of course, if he was not in attendance there was certainly no chairman. Their works had not previously been reported in due course to Council, but although there was no motion passed, we think all their actions and deeds will be reported in future. The N.Z. Rugby Union evidently rule with Horowhenua over the boundary question. The following copy of a communication has been received by Manawatu Union from the N.Z. Union : —“ I have to advise you that it has been brought under the notice of my Union that Clubs, the members of which are resident within the district of the Horowhenua Rugby Union, are playing matches under your Union. Please note that such players are under the jurisdiction of the “ H.R.U.” and cannot therefore take part in matches under your control. —E. Wylie, Hon. Sec.” This prevents Wanderers Club from affiliation, while ot Huia Club members there is a doubt.

Our representative paid a visit of inspection to Mr Jupp’s mill yesterday to view the evolutions and effectiveness of “ The National Producer Gas Plant.” This plant is all it is claimed to be, and Mr Jupp’s manager (Mr Hadfield) is more than satisfied with the prospects. Instead of using from 13 to 15 cwt of coal as formerly with steam engine, the gas producer plant at present in use will consume only about seven or eight cwt of coke per day when everything is in working order. With this plant there appears no risk of fire, while a boy can attend to the work, and even this boy’s services are only required every half hour or so. An electric lighting plant Is to be attached to the engine for the purpose of lighting both mills in the vicinity. Andrews and Mantle are the Wellington agents, and it was under their direction the plant was installed. A similar plant at Stiles and Coley’s mill is giving every satisfaction, and Mr Pike, the representative, informs us the foundations are being completed to instal a plant at Mr J. Symons’ mill. There can be no doubt that it is money-saving to instal ‘ ‘ The National Producer Gas Plant,” and mill owners and others would do well to inspect the working'of the apparatus.