PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 26 November 1907, Page 3

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondents.) TARIKI.

A meeting of the Horticultural So- [ ciety, held iu the hall on the 20th inst, was fairly well attended, though considering the importance of the object and the fine evening, it is surprising that more were not present. .Mr Stratford, the chairman, call ujion Mr Therklcson (the secretary) to read the balancesheet, and a satisfactory financial position was disclosed, the society being more fortunate than some of its members in being able to boast of a substantial credit balance. Mr H. Trimble was nominated as president for the ensuing wur, and unanimously elected. A committee was set up to work for the annual show, which will be held on the

third Thursday in March. Mcsdaines Leuahau, Noble, Stratford, Eason, and Miss Trimble were elected a ladies' committee. The rules of the society were reviewed and a slight alteration made to one 0. them. Other business connected with the Society kept the meeting engaged I ill a late hour.

Tlie Cheese Ci ipany paid out 10'/ a d per lb of buttci ;it for Octolier, the total amount run.iing close into four figures.

Many locul farmers were debarred from going to the llawera Show on Thursday through stress of work, the wi't spell in the spring having thrown tlicm behind. I understand, however, a strong contingent intend visiting the New Plymouth .Show next week, when, at any rate, from a dairyman's point of view, promises to be the best yet held in the Xorth Island.

UHEXri. One of the most successful bazaars ever held in I'renui took place in the hall on Wednesday and Thursday last,

for the benefit of the town hall funds. Mr. G. Bertrand, chairman of the town hall trustees, opened the bazaar. He said that the object for which the bazaar was being held was a laudable one, namely, to reduce the debt on the hall. The ladies' committee—Mrs. F.

Howe (secretary). Mrs. Fuller, and Mrs. •I. H. Burke, and .1. Telfan—had work ed for the last three months. They weer deserving of all praise. . Mrs. F. Rowe, as secretary, was decidedly the right woman in the right place, and had worked like a Trojan, lie was pleased to see so many ladies present, and the best way to show their appreciation of the vast amount of work done was by purchasing plenty of the useful and nice articles the stalls were loaded with. He also had to thank all the ladies and variuus persons in L'renui, Xew Plymouth, aud also outside of Taranaki,

who had so kindly sent such a splendid lot of goods for the bazaar, lie had great pleasure in declaring the bazaar

open for business. The various stalls and decorations looked very nice. The soft-goods department was presided over by Mrs. F. Rowe and Mrs. Fuller. This stall was well loaded with ladies' and children's goods, and did a good trade. The fancy goods department looked very nice. It was presided over by Mrs. J. 11. Burke and Miss A. Willisson, and did well. The refreshment and lolly stall was under the direction of the Misses E. and

J. Fuller. It was very successful. The Christmas tree looked Al, and was loaded with toys of all sorts. The youngsters were simply delighted with the tree. It wan well looked after by Miss W. Rowe and Miss L. I'ascoe and Miss Hutehcson. A must amusing department was the fishing pond. It was managed by Miss E. l'ryott and Miss Reay and Miss Dumblcton. The refresh-

mcnt stall was represented by Air. ,J. Telfan and Aliss S. Bertrand and Jliss 11. Ilutchens, who were assiduous in their work. The bazaar was open on

Thursday, and wound up on thai night with a dance, which was kept going until 2 p.m. Air. licit Kowe presided at the piano, and Air. J. Wright made a capal.de Ai.C. Between the dances a rallle was got oil. One popular feature Has the guessing of the weight of a very large pig that was hanging in the hall. Tlie lial-trimiiiiiig by men, which was won by Air. Butler, provided much amusement. There was also a whistling competition. This was won by Aliss S. Bertrand. It will be some time before we forget the bazaar at Ureimi, which, the committee tell jne, will net over £SO for the town hall fuuds. 1 must mention the nauie of Airs. T. Waites, who had a great deal to do with the bazaar, and also that of Jliss Jijou, who was at the door, and looked well after the Stances.

KAHOiU. Tlie annual picnic in connect inn *. the K.ihotu Ui«n, which was postponed from the lungs Birthday, look place oil Saturday, and was well alienued. There were two tropuics nrcd tor, viz., the cup presented by the New Plymouth Guards, and a gold brooch by Hie Kahotu Knlc Llub. ilie cup, whicu was a championship event, was won by that consistent shot, Captain Coliuer, who put up 91 out of a possible 105 at 20Uyds, 300 yds, and 500 yds, scoring 34, or one oil luo possible, at 500 yds. me brooch, a handicap eicul, was won liy A. 11. Condon, who scored SI, whicu Willi a handicap of 13 proved too goodDuring the d..y rcfresuments were provided by the ladies, and greatly appreciated. Scores:

aW 300 500 hcp.Tl. A. 11. Condon .. 30 27 27 13 97 J. A. Coliuer .. 30 27 31 scr. 91 E. Harrison .. 32 22 30 4 SS J. Guy .. ... 31 22 29 2 S4 E. Taylor .. .. 25 22 20 10 S3 H. A. Mills .. 30 23 27 2 S2 A. Chapman .. 29 25 26 scr. 80 A. Phillips .. 28 21 25 scr. 74 11. Baker .. .. 20' 23 24 1 74 P.. 11. Hill ..' 22 20 19 13 74 A. W. Phillips .. 24 22 (i 17 09 <:. Ilughsou .. 24 IS rc'J 19 Ijl •I. Ward .. .. i 9 10 24 scr. 59 A - Cave .. .. HI 22 11 scr. 49 A. E. Fielder ~ 20 relired 19 39 M. Povnton .. lfi 8 5 .. 29 |S. Taylor .. ..24 relired J. Kirkwood .. G 4 0 .. 10 Air Jacob Rothery has had his milkj ing machine installed. It is now in I working order, and appears to be giving every satisfaction.

Sunday a party from Kahotu journeyed up to the Kahtii road .Mountain House, and spent an enjoyable day visiting the bcautv spots about the house. They report that the track- is in very fnir order.

A number from here intend journeying to the New Plymouth Show. The stock- sale, which is usually helvl on Thursday, is postponed until Friday this neck owing to the Show. Mr T. P. Tfughson. our well-known storekeeper, met with a painful accident la>f week. Ife was out riding when his horse fell with him and rolled on his foot, which was rather liullv hurt.

The weather has been splendid lately, and, as a result, the cows are milking well. Our local butter factory, under the capable management of Mr J. ITaIT. is now turning out over 20 boxes of butter per day.

The anniversary services in connection with the local Methodist Sunday School was held to-day. and were largely attended. In the afternoon the children from the Oaomii Sunday School were present. The Kev. Worboys gave a vcrv interesting address, which was most attentively listened to. Special hymns were rendered by the children. On Wednesday afternoon a picnic is to | be held, and in the evening a concert.