PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 125, 18 May 1908, Page 4

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

UIbLSBOKOt'OH. From Our Own Correspondent. The contractors, .Messrs. Boon iiros., arc making rapid progress with the hull. At one time, it was thought by many of tin that they would not have it linislied in time for the 25th, hut I lielievc they will have it completed by that time.

On .Monday night last a euchre partswas held in the school, the proceeds to go towards seats for the hall. There were (M players engaged, and at the dance that followed some of the old hands were getting ready for the hall opening ceremony, judging by the way t hey were jigging around, (liven a line day mi Kmpiro Day we hope to see a gicat many people at our sports. There will be some novel evcntis; stepping a chain, for instance, is likely to bring out a big Held, ami Messrs. .1. Skinner,.). K. Hill, and A. Lenland have already signified their intention of being competitor... -Mr. Okoy. M.l\, has kindly consented to be judge, and also to olliciate as chairman at the concert. Mr. U Ji. Webster will be starter. A lirsl-cluss orchestra have kindly offered their services, and there will be no lack of singers.

'I lie new minister, Mr. Milder, lias been with u- this week, and has created a very favorable impression, lie is not a man who puts on any "side." but 1 do not think he has been treated fairly by the ollicials of the Church he represents. Some time ago it was announced at one of the services that a social should be held to welcome Mr. llilder. and that the programme should be provided bv friends from lown. lint on Wednesday niylit mil one lepre-elilativc of I lie Wllilcloy Chiircli was present to introduce ihe new minister. The seals in the school were all full, and the ladies of the district, had provided refreshments. May 15th, I'JUS.