The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. “Te Oranga Moti Iwi ” TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1902.

Motueka Star, Volume II, Issue 54, 18 February 1902, Page 3

The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. “Te Oranga Moti Iwi ” TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1902.

At a meeting of the Nelson Education Board held in February, 1885. the late Joseph Shepherd predicted that Motueka would become one of the chief educational centres of the Nelson district. That, the prophecy is near fulfilment is evidenced by the erection of the High School buildings, and the engagement of highly qualified teachers to impart instruction in the secondary subjects. Any doubts entertained as to its ultimate success are. being dispelled by enquiries from the outlying districts from parents anxious to take advantage of the facilities afforded to adequately equip their children for the battle of life. We have no doubt the Takaka and Collingvvood districts will eventually furnish pupils, especially when it becomes known that residents in Dovedale and other parts have succeeded in securing suitable lodging for their children in Motueka, and that no difficulty on that point need be feared- Whilst on the subject of education we are pleased to notice that the teachers of this neighbourhood have expressed a wish to establish a branch of the New Zealand Educational Institute in Motueka. Mr L. D. Easton, the respected 1 lead-Master of the-Lower Moutere School, 1 as issued a circular inviting the co-opera-tion of his fellow teachers in such a worthy object. The circular alludes to the “Advantages accruing to members of the Institute and the obligations the teachers of New Zealand are- under to the Institute for its successful endeavors to obtain Educational reforms and to advance the wellbeing of the teachers." We trust Mr Easinitiatory offoris will be successful; own part, we shall be pleased, at time, to advance and support such an Excellent corporation as the New Zealand Institute, which has very materially benefited a body of men and women, whose claims to recognition were practically ignored until by combination their demands were listened to by those in authority.

The annual thanksgiving services in connection with the Motueka Methodist Church were held on Sunday last, the preacher being the Rev. Mr "Wills. The church was appropriately decorat«.ed with the fruits of. the earth and there were large congregations, especially at the evening service,, when the

pastor delivered an interesting sermor, selecting as the text Matthew 13th chapter*, 30th verse “Let both grow together until the harvest.”

The Mounted Rifles assembled this morning in front of the Post Office, in order to accompany the mail coach, by which Captain Deck was a passenger, as far as the Lower Moutere School. Bi fore leaving, a short, appropriate ,dd resx was delivered by His Worship the Mayor, which was followed by three hearty cjieers for the captain. There was a fair number of the public present. Coffee, as a beverage, seems to have lost its popularity of late, no doubt on account of the stale*, inferior qualities placed upon the market. Anyway*, it lacks that delicious, fragrant- rrema, noticeable when made from freshly ground berries. For some years past, Mr A. Manoy has been most careful to supply the genuine article, ground on the premises by the aid of an improved mill. Such being the case, we have no hesitation in recommending the public to patronise him, when they will receive complete satisfaction. High class Ceylon teas, which seem to have superseded those impoited from Chinr., aee also >t ,<•! ed by Mi Manoy and can be purchased at ruling rates.

After an al .- ence of three weeks the s.s. Manama arrived at Motueka on Saturday of ter 11 ■on. and after shipping a full cargo left for Wellington direct early on Sunday morning. She is adve tixed to leave Motueka for Wellington direct on Thursday* next The programme of the next Foul of the. R'w.-ika C H e Club, to be held on Easter Saturday, is in the hands of the printer, and will he circulated shortly*. The ti-bd promises t > be the vrv st- successful ever held, a huge number of from the Wa.rnoas, Takaka. and other parts of the district having promised. to take part in it. Mr H . Byrne, the capable Honorary Secretary, has been most energetic is advancing the interests of the Club, which should do a lot of good. Trials in other parts of the colony* are always well attended and we see no reason why* our local club should not have a. successful meet-

Mi Daniel Late, of Riwaka, who returned home from Canterbury last week after witnessing the embarkation of the E ghth Contingent at Lyttelton, was commissioned with many farewell messages from “Our Boys” to their friends and acquaintances in this district.

Thes.s. Wairoa marie a trip to Motueka yesterday, for the purpose of shipping 23 tons of miscellaneous cargo for Takaka and Collingweed, which the Manama was unablet eland during her last visit.

Captain Richards, assistant Inspector of Mines, .vas in Motueka last week, on a short visit. The Captain is a Cousin Jack, popular with all classes, and an experienced official. He lias crossed out* path on many* occasions during the past years and we have found him courteous and entertaining. The Motueka Fruit Growers’ Syndicate closed down for the season on Saturday afternoon. The factory has put through a large quantity of fruit, aixl undoubtedly did much good by its operations.

When Sir Joseph Ward was in Nelson during Jubilee celebrations, Mr R. McKenzie, who is always active in adv mcing the interests of his constituents, preferred a request that the local Post Office should be supplied with a clock. We hope the Minister will accede to the application forthwith and not keep the matter “steadily in view ” j T 1 e building is worthy of a clock, and lof a t uveT in which to house it. It is j a case in which Mr McKenzie will I have to “keep pegging away*.” j A sitting of the Old Age Pension L

U u i was held y*esterda3*, when Mr Wdson Heaps, S.M., gianted several renewals. There was no c >‘,l business before the S.M. Court. It is notified that the new hooks ordered by* the Motueka Institute have unwed, and will be available for distribution on Saturday evening.

At a meeting of Lodge Motueka, 1.00. F., held on Satui-day evening, Bro H. Boyce in the chair, it was decided to send a letter to Lodge Surgeon Bro Deck, congratulating him on his appointment to a captaincy in the Ninth Contingent, and wishing him a safe return from the seat of war. Mr H. Rum hold notifies that he has for sale ten well bred yonng pigs. Persons who are contemplating purchasing pigs cannot do better* than see Mr Rum bold.

A number of the members of the Motueka Lodge of Freemasons met at the Lodge room on Friday night in order to bid farewell to their Worshipful Master, Bro H. O’B. Deck who has left to take up a Captaincy* in the Ninth Uoutingeut. Short speeches were made, in which the brethren expressed wishes for his success on the battle field and a safe return. Bro. Deck feelingly responded. Mr H. E. Gilbert, Postmaster, informs us that in future weather reports from all stations will be posted up on the office notice board daily. This is a step in the right direction which, we feel sure, will be appreciated by the public of Motueka.

The ordiharv meeting of the Motueka Borough Council will be held this evening. Applications for the position ■' 1 Town Clerk and Overseer will be considered.

Mr It. Fry, mail contractor for the Itiwa) ; 1 - Ta I a 1- a-Ccllingwood districts is about. 1 o take a well earned holiday, which he proposes to spend in the North Island. During his absence the service will be carried out by* his son David, who is known as a careful, skilful whip. Passengers and those who despatch parcels to tl e districts mentioned will receive the same amount of attention as from Mr Fry: \ 'ho. we ti 11st, have an enjoyable outing. It will he not ced by an advertisement elsewhere that the trustees of the late E. Fearon have decided to offer for sale by tender the well known Northwood Estate, which has been sub-divided into suitable areas. Tenders will close on the 17th March. Full particulars are published in our advertising columns.

It is not often afternoon tea is dispensed during the deliberations of a public body, but such was the case at the meeting of the Motueka Wharf Board yesterday*, when Miss Moffatt. considerately* provided a cup of tea and some toothsome eatables. Cr H. A. Tarrant has sent in his resignation as a member of the Motueka Borough Council. Several names are mentioned as probable candidates for the position. In our report of the Nelson district meeting of Oddfellows, held on Thursday last, we omitted to mention that P.P.G.M Bro George Boy*cewas present during the deliberations of the delegates. The Motueka Methodist Church will hold their Annual Thanksgiving social in the Institute on Wednesday evening. An attractive musical programme has been arranged and in addition, a coffee supper will also he provided. The affair promises to be a great success. A circular having reference to Hay's Eureka Patent washer is published with this issue of the Motueka Star. The washer is no invention foisted upon the British public for the purpose of money making ; it is a genuine contrivance, thoroughly* tested and approved of in hundreds of households throughout New Zealand. As a labor

saver it : s a b ion to the family, its use provoking cheerfulness and satisfaction. Mr John Saunders, the local agent, is assiduously* pushing the sale of the washei* and notifies that he is prepared to wasli a tub of clothes in order to prove its excellence. Mr Frank Herrick, of Lower Moutere, lost a valuable cart horse early this morning, worth at least ,£4O. It was found lying down last night in one of the fields, very much swollen. Everything was done for it that could be thought of, and medicine given—neighbours sitting up wita it the whole of the night. Mr Her rick, who is a hard working and industrious man, has the commiseration of all his neighbours. There is every prospect of a hack race meeting being held in Riwaka on Victoria Day*, the 24th May. A few prominent sportsmen are taking the matter in hand, and to make the meeting a successful one we would suggest that some of our Motueka sports join hands with them. As a rule there is no public gathering on that day so that a good attendance of the public could be looked for.

It is notified elsewhere that during Dr Deck’s absence from Motueka Mr H. A. Tarrant has been authorised to receive all moneys owing to him.

Hop picking* will commence in the Riwaka district in about a fortnight’s time. The plantations are looking splendid, and the yield will be an abundant one. The gardens of Messrs 1). Bate, Hickmott and H. Byrne c-all f-r special notice in this respect. We trust the price will be more satisfactory than has been the case for some years past.

Our Moutere. correspondent writes : —Captain Deck had a splendid send off from Lower Mouteie as he passed along on the Coach this morning on his way to South Africa. A considerable number of people waited his arrival. The worthy* captain and Mr Deck dismounted from the coach, and shook hands with those who came near enough, all wishing him a good time and safe return. Upon resuming their seats, the coach proceeded on its way amid the cheers of the assembled residents and about fifty* volunteers, who accompanied the coach from Motueka. It is said that one of the large South Island companies lost L 45,000 last year in the purchasing and shipping of lambs to the London j* arket, while another lost L 30,000. Altogether over LI 00. 000 was lost in freezing speculations last year.

The other day plums were selling at one shilling per case at Cambridge, Waikato.

The Haweia Mounted Rifles have a record in connection with the Eighth Contingent which it will be difficult to beat. From its ranks come Colonel Davies, Major Bartlett, Staff-Captains Matthews. Staff-Sergeant-Major Rogers, Lieutenants Palmer and Valentine, and G. Payne, who holds a staff appointment. The Sun (Wellington) likens the Premier to De Wet in the rapidity of his movements. Mr F. Young, of South Canterbury, sold 10,000 bushels of wheat, the other day*, at 2s lid per bnshel. According to Tom Mann, the average wage of the London dock labourer is twenty-three shillings per week, and that of the wharf labourer here fortv shillings. It is stated that the amount to be be paid by the British Government to Charles Lillywhite, as compensation for his wrongful arrest on a charge of having committeed a murder at Colchester, is .£6OO. This is supposed to cover a year’s salary at his trade, and his law expenses. The Home Government will also pay his passage back to New Zealand, where he intends to settle.