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Motueka Star, Volume III, Issue 115, 19 September 1902, Page 3

A fire occurred at Mr E. Moore’s flaxmill, M out ere, last week. Whilst the mill was in full work flames were observed coming over the top of the scutcher. An alarm was at once given, and thanks to the promptitude and willing efforts of the hands employed the fire was put out before any serious damage was done. The return shooting match between members of the Motueka and Takaka Mounted Rifles, takes place at the Whakarewa range to-morrow.

In connection with the Cook National Memorial Fund, ieferred to elsewhere, we are requested to state, for the information of those interested, that the addressed envelopes enclosed with circular andsubscription lists, are franked and returnable free of postage, to the Honorary Secretary, Mrs Fanny Sampson. “The Brothers,” a ballad composed by Laura E. Holyoake, of Riwaka, and set to music by Mr Charles Trussed, of Nelson, has been most favorably received by the music loving public throughout the colony. The song is a patriotic one, relating to the late war in South Africa, and, the demand for it is steadily increasing. We understand Mrs Holyoake has been approached with reference to the disposal of her copyright for a song entitled “The brave Australian lad.” in addition to these, a book of poems and ballads, has been issued by Mrs Holyoake, which will be welcomed by many.

The iidximll at Fiaxmore, Moutere, is now in full work and turning out a splendid sample of hemp, which is shipped to Wellington from Motueka. The mill, as well as the estate, ir supervised by Mr Deidrich Wilkins, who has occupied the position of manager for Mr E. Moore since 1895.

Mr Alex Drummond, Chairman of the Rivvaka School Committee, invites fresh tenders for painting the Riwaka and Brooklyn schools. Separate must be furnished, to be sent in Tuesday evening, 23rd instant. On Tuesday evening a very fair audience assembled in the Wesleyan Sunday School to listen to an add reson temperance by Mi Frankly 11 o Nelson. The speaker was very fluent and had a good grasp of his subject After sketching some of the evils of intemperance and noting the obsticles in the way of reform, he urged those present to do something, especially in the way of distributing literature, t > influence the n >-license vote at the forthcoming elections. One of the things the speaker rioted with regard to local affairs was that while we receive a levenue of L30«)0 for our hops, we spend LISOO in int >xicating drinks. The Riwaka public scho >l, Mr E. H. Andrews headmaster-, will be examined by the Board’s Inspector on Wednesday next. The Board’s Inspectors have notified tl at the annual examination of the B>r >ugh school will c umnence on Thursday, October 2nd, at 9.30 a m.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY; The annual meeting of subscribers of the Motueka Horticultural S n*iety was held last evening, the President, Mr H. E, Gilbert, in the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and adopted the Hon. Treasurer, Mr R. W. H. Rankin submitted the balance sheet, audited by Mr F. Symes. The receipts for the year, including .£2l 5s 6d entrance money, totalled £33 15s 6d. The expenditure amounted to £52 18s 3d and the .balance carried forward is LI 7 13s 9d, which minus 11s 3d, has been placed on fixed deposit in the Post Office savings hank. The statement was considered highly satisfactory, in view of the fact that a large proportion of the money paid went towards the removal of the society’s shed and the purchase of new canvass to replace that ruined by the gale last year. The balance sheet was adopted. The Chairman, referring to the affairs of the Society, stated that it was established in 1880. He did not think they should allow the present opportunity to pass without reference t * one of their late members, Mr Henry Budden, who was one of the prime movers in the establishment of the society arid one who had always taken an active interest in horticulture. For many years he had acted as jiKlge, and whilst residing in Riwaka had continued to take an active interest in the affairs of the society. He had often exhibited new specimens ot plant life, not for competition, but to encourage a taste in horticulture. He thought the society should place on record their high appreciation of his valuable services and he moved, That the Secretary forward a letter of condolence to Mrs Budden *and family, and that Mrs Budden be made a life member of the Mbtueka Horticultural S >ciety. The motion was seconded by Mr F. Symes and carried unanimously.

The election of officers was then 'proceeded with. President, Mr S. O.mavan ; Vice Presidents, Messrs A. I. Manoy and G. H. Budden ; Committee, Dr. Deck, Messrs A. Drummond, Batchelor, C. *Fry, T. H ilvoake, Gilbert, F. and G. Huffain, R. Hursthouse, Jordan, H. Moffatt, H. Rankin, Rumbold, W. Ryder, F. Syrne-. Th >rp and W ratt Mr R. Rankin was n vanim~m-lv reelected Secretary and Treasurer and Mr Symes Auditor, and on the m >tiori of Mr A. Drummond a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to them.

This canelu led the business, after which a committee meeting was held when it was decided on the motion of Mr F. Huffam, seconded by Mr W. Ryder, That the Secretary engage the cricket ground for a floral fete on the 10th November (King’s Birthday) and that the meeting adjourn till Thursday next for the purpose of fixing a date for the spring show.