The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. "TE ORA MOTA IWI." FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1902.

Motueka Star, Volume II, Issue 77, 9 May 1902, Page 3

The Motueka Star PUBLISHED TUESDAYS AND FRIDAYS. "TE ORA MOTA IWI." FRIDAY, MAY 9, 1902.

On the 31st of January, 1866, Mr Thomas Boyes received a communication from Mr Alfred Saunders, Superintendent of Nelson, as follows : “You are hereby appointed a constable for the province of Nelson, to reside at Motueka.” Nine years later, on the 17th February 1875, Mr Boyes was also appointed constable for Riwaka. After thirty six years service Mr Boyes received the following from Inspector Macdonnell, dated the 31st of January 1902 : —“I am instructed by the Commissioner to give you notice that you will retire from your position as district Constable three ir" v aths from the 31st instant, and you notified accordingly.” There .no mention whatever of any retiring allowance and we presume the Government do not intend to grant any because there is no authority (or so doing. Mr Boyes joined the service in the old Provincial days, and when the provinces were abolished on the Ist November, 1876, those in authority failed, through indifference ov forgetfulness, to provide for their officers before they were transferred to the Government of the day, which -L. then had a pension scheme in force. It will be freely acknowledged that during _the time he has acted as a guardian of the peace Constable Boj r es faithfully and impartially, and to the best of his ability, discharged his duties, and we understand that on no occasion was he reprimanded by his superior officers for neglect or carelessness. The duties of a constable are, we believe, tq maintain order and to pre- '/ crime ; not to hunt about for cases, and, generally to harass public, as is too often the case. Constable Boyes preserved order, with tact, amongst a law abiding community, and by his unassuming conduct gained the respect and esteem of all classes, who now feel that, as he has spent the best years of his life in the service of his country, the Government should not, jW that he is practically unfitted to engage in any other occupation, dispense with his services without some substantial, tangible, recognition. A movement has been made locally, and

we would suggest that a 'petition be circulated, asking the Government tct place a sum on the Supplementary Estimates during the next session of Parliament: The member for the district, Mr Roderick McKenzie, would, we feel sure, willingly support such a petition, and bring the matter under the notice of the Government. By taking prompt action in this matter, the residents of Motueka, Riwaka, and neighboring districts will, in a practical, fashion show their appreciation of the public career of Constable Boyes, which has now terminated. At the invitation of His Worship the Mayor, Mr R. Hursthouse, the majority of the Motueka Borough Councillors, past and present officers, an ex-Councillor and a representative of the Star, met at the Motueka Hotel on Wednesday evening and partook of an excellent and bountiful dinner, to which full justice was done. At the close of the repast, appropriate and appreciative references were made to the Mayor by the Mayor-elect, Mr J. S. Wratt, Cr Edwards, Ex-Councillor Rankin, and Mr H. Everett, regret being expressed by all that. Mr Hursthouse purposed leaving the district. The speakers wished the Mayor prosperity and happiness in the future and trusted he would eventually return to Motueka and settle amongst them: The Mayor’s health was toasted, and after .Mr Hursthouse had thanked those present for their cordial good wishes and kindly feelings towards him a very sociable evening was brought to a close by the company singing Auld Lang Syne. The annual meeting of the Motueka Institute will be held this evening. As ths library is deserving of support we trust the meeting will be well attended not only by subscribers, but also by those of the public who have literary taste. Intending competitors are reminded that e itries for the sports, to be held at jßivvaka on the 24th May, must be sent in to Mr Charles *. Bray, Hon. Secretary, at Mr H. Byrne’s Hotel not later than 'to-morrow, Saturday evening. The Multum Pro Parvo Photo Company, in view of the support they have hitherto received, notify their intention of extending the visit till further notice. The "photos taken locally by the Company are good ones and those residents of the district who contemplate paying a visit to the studio can depend upon getting, good value for money, coupled with a courteous reception. A public meeting will be held on Monday evening to take steps to arrange for some sxlitabld recognition of Mr Hursthouse’s past services to the district. As the object is a most commendable one, we feel sure the public will be present m force. The time for taking thought as to the class of small and large fruits to be planted in the orchards which are being extended throughout the district is now upon us. Messrs Huffam Bros, of Motueka, are awake to the fact, and take the opportunity of notifying in our advertising columns that they have for sale a choice selection of two. and four year old black currant trees. The advantage of securing those locally grown is that they are thoroughly acclimatised, and can be shifted without the growth of the bushes being checked, as is often the case with those imported from other parts of the colony. Miss Honor Banfield, of Riwaka, notifies that she is prepared to give lessons in painting from nature, animate or inanimate. The paintings exhibited by Miss Banfield display artistic taste, and we have no doubt those who submit themselves to her tutorage, will derive much benefit therefrom.

Mr James Lowe, of Motueka, who gave instruction on secondary subjects at the High School before the advent of Mr Wilkes, has been requested by the Nelson Education Board to take charge of the Ngatimoti school- for three months. Mr Lowe proceeded thither on Wednesday morning and started work on Thursday. The new jaws for the stonebreaker, v.'hich arrived in Motueka a short time ago, were placed in position on Tuesday last by Mr Thomas Hewetson, under the superintendence of the overseer, Mr Tarrant. An excellent fit fhas been made and a short trial proved that the machine worics smoothly and evenly. It is expected the stonebreaker will be put in commission after the next meeting of the Council, to be held on Tuesday evening. The largest log ever cut on Messrs W. Booth and Go’s estate was, writes the Post’s Carterton correspondent, was brought to the mill on Tuesday. It was 12ft long and measured in girth 22ft. It contained 3600 ft of timber (matai).

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