LOCAL AND GENERAL

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 18, Issue 31, 16 April 1907, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Attendance at the Exhibition,—The attondance at the Exhibition on Saturday was 29,810, which brings the aggregate attendance to date to 1,919,959.

School Committee Elections.—The annual elections of School Committees will be held next Monday evening. There is not any likelihood of such an exciting contest in Havelock as was the case last year.

Retubh of the Cadets.—The Canvastown Cadets returned from their visit to the inhibition on Sunday morning Owing to their launch being delayed at Waitaria she missed the tide at Havelock, and it was somewhere about 2.30 on Sunday morning that the boys landed in the launch's dmghey. They aro delighted with their visit to Christohurch.

Catholic Mission.—The Mission to be given in the Catholic Church, Havelock, will open on Thursday evening, 2nd May, at 7 o'clock, and will continue until the following Sunday evening. This mission will be conducted by Rev. Father McDermott, one ofthe Redemptorist Fathers. Although the Mission is intended for members of the Catholic Church non-Catholics will be welcome.

Hockey.—We are very sorry to have to state that owing to the decision cf the Town Board not to allow the Takorika Hockey Club to trench a half-circle in front of the goal-posts the official opening of the Club's season has been postponed till after the next meeting of the Town Board, when it is hoped more reasonable counsels will prevail. In the meantime the ladies are getting as much practice as they can.

Farewell Social—TheHavelockfriends of Rev. W. B. Scott and Mrs Scott have arranged a social in their honour, which will take place at the Schoolroom this evening, commencing at 7.30. A very good programme has been drawn up, and as Mr Scott has been a useful public man as well as a popular Minister thoro ought to be a good attendance of all denominations. Mr W. H. Smith will preside.

Notices to Trespassers,—Mr A. A. Harris, of Woodlands, Pelorus Sound, notifies that any person or persons found trespassing on section 4, Block XII., French Pass Survey District, will be prosecuted ; also, that the owners of all cattle trespassing on the same country, known as " Woodlands," will be charged grazing fees from the date of the notice. Mr Peter Archer also gives notice that all pigs trespassing on his property, Tuna Bay, Tennyson Inlet, will be destroyed.

The Ronga Memorial.—A meeting of the Committee who have in hand the construction of a memorial of the capsizing of the schooner Ronga was held on Saturday evening, at the Commercial Hotel. Mr Matthews (the Secretary) submitted a draft design of a pedestal lamp, on the front face of which is a marble slab that will bear the inscription of the sad tragedy. The design, which was approved, will cost £25. It was resolved that a sub-Committee confer with the Town Board and fix a site for the oreotion of the lamp. It was reported that the Committee have in hand about £23.

Shipping.—The Manaroa had a calm trip across from Wellington. She left at 6. 15 on Wednesday evening and arrived at Havelock at 7.30 a.m. on Friday. PassengersWellington to Nydia Bay, Messrs Walker Brothers; to Horseshoe Bay, Mr and Mrs Lord; to Paradise Bay, Mrs Ross. Her cirgo comprised 25 tons for the bays and 20 tons for Havelock. In addition to the usual bays called at on the upward trip the steamer visited Kichmond, Horseshoe Fairy, Nydia, and Paradise Bays. She left Havelock at 9.30 a.m., her outward cargo including 60 cases cheese, 16 bales flax, 4 bundles tow, 23 bags chestnuts, 20 cases fruit, 20 boxes butter, 8 hides, 3 bundles skins,

A Busy Steamer.—Few of the colony's coasting craft can boast of such a record of work during the past twelve months as can the Manaroa, which is so capably commanded by Captain Allman. During that time the vessel made 89 trips out of Wellington, covering a distance of 21,907 knots (nearly the distance round the world, 24,000 knots). Her coal consumption was 637 tons, and her average speed 7-1 knots. She was under steam for 3059 hours, at anchor 160 G hours, in Wellington 2976 hours, in Motueka 1008 hours, and in Havelock 259 hours, Many very rough trips across the Straits have been experienced, and it has been no uncommon experience for Captain Allman to be on deck for 24 hours at a stretch; on one occasion he was continuously on duty for 42 hours. " Going down to the sea in ships" is not all cake and wine, but the masters of the coasting craft take it all " by and large."

Rifle Club Meeting —The meeting of the Rifle Club was very well attended, and as a result the Club's position was placed on a very firm basis. Mr E. H. Smith consented to retain for a time the Secretaryship of the Club, and he was thanked for his past efforts, Thanks to the courtesy of Mr W. H. Smith, J.P., thirteen members were " sworn-in '' at the meeting, Arrangements were completed for the extension of the butts, and Mr Reade is to be asked to construct the targets; when these are passed by an officer of the Defence Department the date of the official opening will be fixed and announced. It was decided that members be recommended to purchase Martini-Henri rifles in preference to magazine rifles, but that those who wish to use the latter kind will be free to do so, It was also decided that the targets be of the revolving variety. Members and intending members are requested to get their papers from the Secretary and to get "sworn-in" as soon as possible, as some fine trophies will be shot for during the next few months,

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