The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. "Te Oranga Moti Iwi." FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1902.

Motueka Star, Volume II, Issue 51, 7 February 1902, Page 3

The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. "Te Oranga Moti Iwi." FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 1902.

I ei response to a resolution passed at the last meeting of the local branch of the Farmer's. Union a deputation consisting of His Worship the Mayor and .Vlessi\> Thomas and Robert Pa'ttie interviewed the Postmaster General, Sir J. G. Ward, at Nelson on Tuesday last in reference ■ to ■ a direct steam service from Motueka to Wellington Messrs R. liursthouse and Thomas Pat-tie acted as spokesmen, putting forward the claims of the district for such a service. The Minister agreed that, in view of its isolated position, the distr'et deserved special consideration and promised, upon his return to Wellington, t> invite tenders for a direct service, upon specified conditions: He also advised the deputation to communicate with ship owners on the subject. We trust the hands of the deputation will he strengthened by the residents of this locality, and that ere long we shall have a service which will be of great advantage to the community. Mr R. McKenzie was also present at the interview. Bryant's Comedy Company, which has gained a splendid reputation throughout New Zealand, is announced to appear for one night only in the Institute Hall, when the ever popularpiece, The Private Secretary, will be staged for the first time in Motueka. Mr Bryant's company has been playing to crowded houses in Nelson this week and we strongly advise those who have not witnessed their their performances to be present at the hall toD morro.v evening ; even those who attended in Nelson will no doubt take the opportunity of having another delightful evenings enj oyaient. At the request of Mr R. Hursthouse, Sir J. G. Ward agreed that weather reports from Capes Campbell, Egmont, and Farewell should be exhibited daily at the Motueka Post Office. A wedding, which excited a great deal of interest, was. cele-brated at Riwaka. on Wednesday, the eontv.-.;-tino-parties being James, only son ©f James Thomson, Esq., of Wellington, and Evelyn, eldest, daughter of Thomas

Holyoake, E&q , Riwaka. The nuptial knot was tied by the Rev Robert Me Clean, at the local Presbyterian Church, which was crowded with friends and well wishers of the contracting'patties. .Mrs W.'B. Ai-der.-ou presided at the organ, and at the conclusion of the service played the Wedding March. The bride looked charming in a neat dress of white satin, with the orthodox orange blossoms, and had as bridesmaids her sisters, Misses Ada, Nellie, and Linda Holyoake, who were attired in dresses of white muslin. Mr Elliott Fry acted as best man. After ' the ceremony a wedding breakfast was partaken of at the residence of the bride's parents, when over sixty persons were present.

Teuders, t> be sent in by the 15th instant, are invited for painting the interior of the Motueka Methodist Church. ~ , ^ —=_

A young man named William Marshall, of Riwaka, engaged in bush felling for Mr Best, of Riwaka Valley, met with a nasty accident last Saturday afternoon, which will prevent him from pursuing his usual arocation for the next two months. We are informed that he had just cut through a fairly l*rge tree when a falling branch caught hun and jam bed him against a rock. His mate, CharlesGoodall, hearing cries for assistance, was quickly on the spot. Upon examination, it was found that Marshall had received a nasty flesh wound on his left leg, the bone being exposed. Goodall borrowed a conveyance and brought the sufferer to his parents, where the wound was skilfully stitched. Mr Best has his employes insured against aeci-

The Chairman of the local School Committee has received communications fiom the Nelson Education Bou-d to the effect that "the Government has made no provi.-i m for the payment of truant officers under the new Act, avid the Board has no funds available for the purpose. Your application for the appointment of such an officer cannot therefore be acceded to." Also "that the Board is unable to sanction tie commencement of High School work until the arrival of the secondary teacher." Mr Ellis further says "the Minister of Education refi s±s to sanction the headmaster of a Distr'et High School being the teacher < f the secondary division."

Constable Thomas Boyes retires from the police force about three months hence, after faithful serv'ee extending over a long period. It is not yet known, who his successor will be, but we may state that a mounted man will be appointed, t » take tip clerical work in omieetion with the S.M. Court and other public offices. He will also patroLt.h__ neigh h >ring districts. We direct the "attention oT~fruit growers and others to the business announcement of Messrs Thompson Brothers and C> , which appears in this issue. Established in 1887, this firm has succeeded in building up one of tht. best and most lucrative produce and general businesses in Wellington. The firm has ripe experience and have a reputation f>r obtaining the highest market price for consignments placed in their hands for disposal A replace advei t'sementfrom Messrs Bert Tasker and Co., the well known cash drapers is crowded out of this issue, It will appear on Tuesday. The design of the enamel badge which is to be worn by nurses registered in New Zealand consists of a bar and a five pointed star. On the bar are the initials " N Z.R.N. ' The star will have for its centre a Geneva cross. Red and wiite will be the colours juf the badge.

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