The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. “Te Oranga Moti Iwi.” TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1901

Motueka Star, Volume I, Issue 23, 29 October 1901, Page 2

The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. “Te Oranga Moti Iwi.” TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 1901

Some local enthusiasts are endeavoring to arrange for a cricket match, Nelson against a district team to be played here on the King’s Birthday. As there is to be no other attraction for that day a good attendance of spectators may be looked for.

in Mr Moffatt’s letter,, publishedelsewhere, by an error, the words “is exemplified”' should follow the word aphorism in the third line.

The S.S Wairoa leaves Muttieka for Nelson tomorrow morning at 9 o’clock and on Thursday atr 10 a.m. She proceeds to Takaka and Oollingwood from Nelson on Thursday- night at 8 o’clock. Mr John H. Page, representing the Wheeler and' Wilson Sewing Machine Company, is once more in the district. He has brought with him an improved reversible feed rotary- machine which is well worthy ofinspeetion by the ladies. If they do see- the machine at work, the goodmau of the house will have no peace till* one- of these indispensable Machines is-; procured, k Mi- Thomas MacMahon, of Riwaka

w orms us that the increase of lambs i#l his Hock was 85 per cent. The season, on the whole was moderately good.

Messrs Baigentr Brothers, of Takaka, have commenced shifting their sawmill at Takaka to a belt of timber higher up the valley. The case against Walter W. J, Hall, charged with theft of Government moneys, was brought before the Stipendary Magistrate at Nelson yesterday when he was remanded to Motueka. The case will be heard on Wednesday before Mr Itobinson, S.M. Mr A. T. Maginnity has been engaged to appear on behalf of Hall.

A very largely attended meeting was held at Takaka on Saturday evening, the object of which was to form a branch of the New Zealand Farmer’s Union. Mr T. J. Baigent occupied the chair, and a branch was formed, there being up to date over 140 members which number will be considerably uncreased very--shortly-. The pio" posal has been warmly taken in hand by our neighbors over the ranges. Mr Thomas Haldane was elected Secretary and Treasurer and Mr Thomas Hume was appointed delegate to attend the meeting to be held at Richmond shortly.

It is worth recording that at the present time six members of the Motuesa Mounted Rifles are serving their King and Country in South Africa. This speaks well for the district, and the maitial spirit of the corps.. Yesterday we had an opportunity of inspecting the drapery department of Mr A. Manoy’s store in High Street. The shop lias-been completely renovated, the carpenters having put up a new ceiling, and fixed up attitional shelving. The ceiling is painted a light blue and the shelving has been varnished, the effect being pleasing to the eye and taste,, giving more room for the effective display of the laige siock on hand. The show room also bears evidence of the artificers previously mentioned. These Improvements were absolutely necessary to make room for the latest spring and summer goods which have been landed from Fa gland The'dressmaking department ha i been supplied with the latest improved Wheeler and Wilson V.H. sewing machine. For the benefit of the ladies we may- just say they have a wide range of goods to select from, consisting of mercerised sateens, galatea, suitings and cambrics, tucked and plain picques, embroideries, laces vy In the millinery and underclothing department there are to be found the latest fashions and styles, including ribbons of every hue imaginable. The “male man,’’ who may be, as Ar tern us Ward says, “addicted tar personal adornment” can be suitably equipped from the stock, or, if be wishes, be measured for a suit from the Kaipoi Factory-, fot which Mr Manoy T is the local agent. A mounted parade of the Motueka Rifles was held last .Saturday, when there were 48 present, including Captain Deck and’ Lieutenants Oldham,

- Batcheka-, and Senior. The Company was exercised in field firing with blank ammunition and extending movements, 'the whole being performed in a most ' satisfactory manner. The total strength of this company is now 93, exclusive of those who are on duty at the seat of war. A meeting of the Collie Club was held at Byrne’s Hotel, Riwaka, on Saturday evening when there was a moderate attendance of members including representatives from Takaka. Mr Thomas Macmahon occupied the chair. It was decided to have another trial on Faster Saturday, 1902. The club has had two trials since it was formed, and it was generally agreed that much benefit had accrued therefrom. During the evening a general discussion took place on the qualities of the dogs. A letter, signed “ One of the Delegates,” is crowded out of this issue. It will appear on Friday-. We have also receieed a communication containing grave charges against certain children attending the school, which in the interest of all, it will be well to suppress. Owing to the recently selected head master of the Motueka High School not having been officially notified of his appointment, it is not expected that he will arrive here before the- new year. Meanwhile, the present master, Mr H. Langford, wall carry out the duties. Last Saturday afternoon we received the following telegram from Mr F. B. Farmar, managing director of Laery and Company Ltd., Wellington :—“ Have purchased the steamer Manaroa, and propose, if assured of sufficient support, to specialty fit her for a weekly service. Motueka direct to Wellington.” We presume this is the outcome of the resolution, carried at the Fruitgrower’s meeting, held recently in Motueka, asking that the local public bodies approach the Government with a view to getting a subsidy-for a direct service to Wellington. The s.s Waverley is advertised to leave Motueka for West Coast ports on Thursday next at eleven a.m. A meeting of the Loyal Motueka Lodge, 1.0.0 F, M.U. was held at the lodge loom, High Street, on Saturday night when there was a very good attendance of brethren, Bro. H. Rumbold, N.G. being in the chair. Two new members were initiated. During the evening Bro. F. Hounsell, permanent secretary- of the Howard Lodge, Nelson paid a visit to the lodge, when fraternal greetings were extended to him. A meeting of members of the Motueka Mounted Rifles was held on Saturday evening, Captain Deck in the chair. It ,vas decided not to hold anydemonstration on the 9th November, the King’s Birthday, a number of corps having expressed a. desire to be present at the sports etc., to be got off* in Nelson on the holiday. In connection with the paragraph which appeared in the last issue of the Motueka Star having reference to a member who drew over a thousand sick pay from an Oddfellow’s Lodge in Victoria, Mr Boy-ce, secretary- of Lodge Motueka, informs us their books disclose the fact that at least two of their members, now deceased, drew over .£7OO each. Which statement proves the value of Friendly Societies and the benefits to be derived by members, when sickness overtakes them. The annual meeting of the Cricket Association, called for Friday last, lapsed through nonattendance of delegates only three, includihg the worthy secretary, putting in an appearance. The meeting was, consequently, adjourned for a week. Interest in cricket this season is not being manifested by- the youthful section of our community-. This is to he regretted as it is a manly game, and a healthful pastime.

The Motueka Mounted Rifles go into camp for a week at Atkins’ paddoek, near the Orphanage, on the 2nd December. It is intended to hold a days sports during the period, to secure the success of which a strong c*f remittee has been appointed to canvass the public for prizes. We may state donations of money or articles will be accepted ; as the object is a worthy one we commend it to the public for favorable consideration. Major Woolf is to be present and it is also understood Major Ghaytor of Marlborough will pay- a visit.

The S.S Te Kapu, which has traded here for some time past has been sent to the West Coast t.o take up the running of the illfated Jane Douglas, between Grey-mouth, Hokitika and Okarito.

The ketch Transit arrived at the Motueka wharf on Sunday with a cargo of 10,000 feet of timber from Messrs Baigent’s sawmills, Takaka, consigned to Mr Andrew Miller, builder and contractor.

The installation of Worshipful Master and investiture of officers of Lodge Motueka, No 117, New Zealand Constitution of Masons takes place on Wednesday evening m the lodge room, High Street. The presiding officer will be R.W. Bro. C. J. W. Griffiths, Grand Superintendent of the Nelson and Marlborough District. We understand a large number of members of the craft from Nelson and other parts of the colony- will be present. Our attention has been drawn to the practice of horsemen and drivers of vehicles crossing the bribge between the Borough and Riwaka at a reckless speed to the danger of life and limb, particularly of pedestrians. The custom is f] aught with great risks, and should be checked by the controlling powers before accidents occur.

The Rev. Thomas Johnston proceeds to Nelson on Wednesday-, in order to attend the annual session of the Synod, which will commence its business the next morning. Mr A. Edwards will be present to represent the laity-. A Collingwood correspondent informs us that Mr Seager of "Wellington, intends to place a suitable steamer on the running between Motueka, Takaka and Collingwood. The name of the vessel has not transpired.

A dance to celeb? ate the opening of the tennis season was held at Riwaka on Saturday- evening in the spacious woolshed, kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Thomas Mac-Mahon. There was an excellent attendance and dancing was kept up with much spirit till near upon midnight. Mr Percv J. Arnold made a most eflicient and agreeable M.C.. The music was supplied by Mr A. McLean. Light refreshments were handed round by a bevy of charming ladies. The dance having been so much enjoyed, it was decided to hold another in the same building in about a fortnight’s time. The S.S Pania, under charter to the Sounds and Golden Bay- Shipping Coy. arrived at Motueka on Sunday. This little steamer has for years been engaged in the Blenheim - \Vellington trade. A special meeting of the" Motueka Borough Council will be held this evening, when the details etc., of the river protective works at Glover’s Overflow, will be discussed. It will be remembered the Council decided to do the work by day labor. Tenders are invited, in the Motueka Star, for the erection of a. platelayer’s cottage at Motupiko. Plans, specifications and conditions may be seen at the Post Office, Motueka, and tenders are to he sent in by- noon on Friday-, the Bth November.

Sheep are evidently fetching a high price in Auckland at present, wethers at Remuera the other day making up to 235.

Mr Stuart Wratt, Acting Chairman of the Committee elected to canvass for names of persons desirous of joining the Farmer’s Union, calls a meeting for Wednesday evening at 8 o’clock, to elect a permanent committee. We are pleased to learn that Mr Wratt and the other members of the Committee have met with most encouraging support, and that already there are considerably over the number of names necessary to form a branch in this district.

A very sad accident oecured on Thursday last to a young man named Charles Edmonson, well known in Motueka and Riwaka, who, while engaged hush felling at Mr Manson’s, in the Takaka District, was struck bya falling tree which drove the axe into his groin. The unfortunate man wa afforded every assistance by those near him, but within a very- short space of time succumbed through loss of blocd. The funeral, which was a, military- one, took place on Sunday afternoon and was largely- attended, the volunteers in camp mustering in full force and firing a volley over the remains of their late comrade. The Rev Mr Klingendeiy Chaplain of he Rifles officiated at the grave. The mortality- among lambs on the Waimea Plains has in some cases been very severe (says the Mataura Ensign), many- settlers losing as many as 50, and one Balfour settler 100. Another farmer states that up to the 18th September he had 10 n per cent., of lambs. The storm of that day- and night reduced his flock 17 per cent, and the storm of the sth made a further reduction of 8 per cent., making a total of 25 per cent.

There are 28,894 juvenile ternpeiance societies in the British Islands, with a membership of 2,536,000. Notice to Brefders. —At the request of a large number of settlers in this locality-, the services of the well known thoroughbred horse Verseilles have been secured for the forthcoming season. The horse will visit Motueka, Riwaka, Pangatotara, Upper and Lower Moutereand other localities, and as the animal's pedigree is of the best, Iris services should be in demand *** Subscripts to the MOTUEKA STAR : —Three Shillings and Sixpence a Quarter, which may begin at auy time.