FEATHERSTON.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5376, 20 June 1878, Page 3

FEATHERSTON.

(PROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) June 18.

The winter seems now quite set iu with us. It brings .with it, however, one good result for our Greytown friends, and that-is the shitting of tho Waiohine into its original bed. By far the greater quantity of water now passes under the old black bridge, and should this continue for a time, by a vigorous and timely effort Greytown may be saved from the danger of becoming a river bed, which for some tune past a portion of it has been. On Saturday a meeting of the Wairarapa teachers was held iu the Featherston schoolroom for the purpose of forming themselves into an association in connection with the Wellington body. Mr. Gurr, our headmaster, was voted to the chair; and,the districts of Masterton, Fern Ridge, Carterton, Lower Valley, Tauherenikau, and Featherston were represented. It was carried unanimously that au independent association he formed, called the “Wairarapa Teachers’ Association.” Mr. Gurr was chosen president; Mr. Pilkington, of Masterton, treasurer ; Mr. Samuel, of Greytown, secretary ; and Messrs. Badland, Barry, Armstrong, and Wakelin, standing committee. The teachers of the Valley consider that they can assist their Wellington friends and be assisted by them better separately than as a branch, as then neither party is identified with the whole work of each.

The Featherston cricketers intend holding their annual soiree on the 19th proximo in the Odd Fellows' Hall. The last was a decided success, and there is no doubt, judging from the committee of management, but that this will follow in its wake. The cricketers here have done very creditable work, and deserve to be supported. I believe that Mr. J. Gundy receives the award for the highest average, during the season. . , The subscription hall at Masterton comes off this week, and will no doubt he a brilliant affair. The meeting for the election of the local school committee was held on Monday evening. A goodly number of householders were present, including Messrs. Pharazyn and Hutchison, members of tho Central Board. The former occupied the chair, aud after explaining the terms of the Act and the duties of the committee, proceeded with the election, with the following result in order :—Messrs. Cox, Freeth, Donald, Gule, Gundy, Toogood, and Keys. The usual vote of thanks was given to the old .members of the committee and to the chairman.