PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 174, 14 July 1908, Page 4

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

.WA-REA. -.(From Our Own Correspondent). The Waren rillemen travelled to Oakura on .Saturday to meet the Kaitaki rillemen. The day was a capital one for shooting, aud some very good scores were made. The W'area team won by ID points. The highest scores were made by t'. Jenkins aud \V, .11. Julian, who both made 58 at the 200 and 300 yards respectively, aud for Kaitaki Roy Corkill put up a score of 58—2!) at the 200 yds., and 2!) at 500 yds. After tha shooting the visitors were entertained to lunch. The local team were quite satisfied with their day's outing aud victory. Scores: —

BAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent). The Venerable Archdeacon Cole conducted service at the Church of England 011 Sumhi.y morning. There was a largo llr. Astbury, one of the Candidates for the Egniont seat at the forthcoming election, was a visitor to lUholu on Saturday. It is his intention to give a political address here in about a fortnight. Electioneering should then begin ill earnest. The Salvation Army have reopened the local barracks, which were closed a few months ago, and intend making another effort here. Two lassie ollieers, lieutenants Clark and Mathers, who are liuLli from the Melbourne Ollieers' TrainingHome, have been stationed here. Considerable satisfaction is expressed here at the inclusion of Henry Itothery in the Taranaki team to do battle against, the Englishmen, and, as a result, Taranaki are now favourites here. The Rahotu Ride Club journeyed to Oakura on Saturday and lired a match against the Kaitake Jlillc Club. A elose and interesting mateh resulted in a win for liaholu by li points. This makes the eleventh consecutive win for liaholu. The conditions were eight men a-side, 7 shots each at 2(111 and 500 vards. At 200 yards Tiahotu scored 22S against Kaitake 212, but at the longer range Kaitake pulled up, scoring 21! l points against liaholu 20! l. C. Mace put up the best score 113, namely. 3;J at 200 yd-;. and 30 at aOOvds. Scores:— ltahotu.

The lUliol.ii tram mis entertained nt luncheon and ten by the local team. For some time past, several acts m' larrikinism liave lately taken placid in the district during the hours of darkness. Constable Kelly, our energetic guardian of the peace, has had the matter in hand, and as the result of his investigations three local youths received an invitation to attend the Opunalco Courthouse last Friday. The invitation was perforce accepted. Messrs. Moore and lluy were tile presiding •Justices, and ('unstable Kelly ably prosecuted. 11. Hopkins and A. Kookcs pleaded guilty to damaging a gate, the property of S. I{. Taylor, of Oaonui, and were each lined 5s atid costs 7s, and ordered to pay the damage done to the gate—us. 11. Hopkins pleaded guilty to damaging an outhouse, the property of S. li. Taylor, and was lined 3s and costs 7s, and ordered to pay damages, C>. Kelson Morgan pleaded " guilty to throwing stones through windows, the property of a native named Taurua and Mr. Asplund. Constable Kelly said that these were more serious cases, as the stones were thrown lietwccn one and two o'clock in the morning, and in one instance a heavy stone hit the wall within three feet of where a man was sleeping. He stated that in all the cases he did not press for a heavy penalty, but for a correction. which he thought would be a deterrent. Accused :vas lined -CI, costs 1K and damages 30s. The Bench gave all the accused some good advice, remarking that on Ibis occasion they were let oil' very lightly. The event of the season was the liu'l given by the benedicts of Oaonui oil Wednesday evening to the young people of the Coast. Despite the inclemency of the weather, people (ravelled from as far as Okato and Piliama, and when the ba 1 opened the hall was literally packed, | fully 300 being present. The liall was uncomfortably crowded for graceful dancing, but all present enjoyed themselves. The floor was perfect. Excellent music was provided by Mr Knowles' orchestra, whilst that most important item, supper, was in the hands of Mr. >f. Taylor, which is equivalent to say it was par excellence. Indeed, the hosts had left nothing undone, to ensure the success of the function, and fully deserved the praise that was awarded them by all present. Messrs. It. Hill and li. Mac Fie, made most attentive M.'sC., whilst extras were played i>y Miss Morgan. Mr. 1). Hicke.v, and Dr. Ban-on. The arrangements were carried out bv a large committee, of which Mr, Simms was secretary. 1

The quarterly mooting of the Cape Eginont Circuit of the Methodist Church wns hold hero on 'Wednesday, nnd was attended l>,v delegates from all parts of the eireuit.' The balance-sheet showed a credit of ClO. The Rev. T. (!. Urook-. of No«- ll'lymoiitli, presi ( |ed. Considerable luisiuess was done, and t lie work showed a marked improvement spiritually anil financially. The ehaii'inan slated that Mr. A.' I'. liirchall would arrive from South Africa shortly and would act as supply for the circuit. The Sunday Schools and Christian Endeavor Societies were progressing well. During the quarter at Christian Kndeavor Society had heeii started at (Ikalo. Mr. ; Stephens, -inging ovangclisl. had been 1 engaged to hold a mission in the circuit commencing at llahotu on August 2. 11l the evening a woll-aHcmled social was held. The Okalo Christian Eudeavor Society attended in full force. tics'. T. I!. JSrnuke presided. The following programme was rendered: Hymn; chairman's address: Ming, "K'injiV Arms." Mrs A.llingfou; recitation, "Two Thumpers." Mr. T. !'. Iluglison,' jiinr., song. Mr. (I. IJuglisoii: anthem. Okalo elinir: siieecli. Mr. A. Petligi'ew: duet. Mrs. Adliugton and Mi»s A. IVlfigicw; phonograph selection. Mr. Cniken; an-

them, Raholu choir; speech, M. T. W. Feathcrston; song, Mr. A. Wells; solo, with chorus, (Ikato choir; reading, Miss A. Pearee. At the conclusion, supper was provided by the Rahotu ladies and the Christian Endeavor Society.

MiAKETAWA. l-«iot Friday night an enjoyable concert and dance was held in the Norfolkroad schoolroom. Although the night was cold aud windy, yet a good crowd turned up. Air. If". 'Trimble, on taking, the chair, apologised for the absence of Mr. A. A. Ward, who, on account of a bad cold, was unable to lie present. The luglewood Orchestra opened the proceedings with a well-rendered item. Mr. Ranford sang ''When I was a Boy at School," and was encored. Mr. 11. Quickfall gave a reading, ''Miss Maloney goes to the Dentist," aiid Mrs. ('.. W. Dennett followed with a song. The next item was a recitation by Mr. J. l-'rewin, after which Mr. Don Watson sang "The Alan that- Broke the Hank ill Alonte Carlo," Mr. Goodin following with a song. Air. (I. W. Bennett in his comic song (encored) scored a huge success. Songs were then giren by" Miss Gooclin and Mr. Wulkins respectively. The next item was a well-rendered recitation (encored) .by Air. Ranford. After Mr. ('urric had read "Tim Relief of Lucknow." .Mrs. G. \V. Bennett sang "Jessie of Lucknow,'' both the song nm i (,J 1( . reading being illustrated by magic-lantern pictures shown bv Air. YV. Evans, of luglewood. Mr. H. 'Sutherland sang "The Bel leiLaud" and "Ouee n of the Earth" (illustrated), and Air. Currie recited "Vawcob Strauss." Air. Trimble thanked the performers for their assistance and the audience Tor their attendance, and supper was handed round, after which the lloor was cleared for dancing, which was continued well into .Saturday morning. Afr. Joe Burgess was, as usual, an ellieieut Af.C.

Waroa. 200 500 Tl. W. 11. .Julian 2s 30 5S 1''. Jenkins 30 28 58 11. BiojjII y 211 20 55 W. B. Smith 2!) 25 51 W. B. Clarke 28 2-1 52 T. It. Julian 21 21 ■18 V. 1'. Koljinson 27 21 ■J 8 B. Anderson ao ?• :i7 225 185 110 Kaitaki. 200 500 Tl. — IVinvarilcn 28 28 50 -- ClicBings 21 15 30 1). Adlam 25 21 ■JO li. CJurkill 2!) 20 58 JI. ililN 20 20 55 (.!. Adam 31 20 57 Allien IS 20 38 11. Corkill :;o 10 10 208 187 jfiil

.4. (iuv .1. F. Shepherd S. Coomlies IT. A. Alills K. trarrisoi! A. 10. Phillips ,1. (jllHKT A. I'lliiplllilll •2l)i) 30 no :):i 2S 28 ■a 22 ,->1)1) 2!l 2!) 25 2:1 2(i 2(1 2(1 25 Tl. 5!) »!) 57 5(1 54 54 51 47 Kaitaki. C. iraw Grovci' Wilson J. Carpenter ,1. ]•'. Corkill JIttCf C. tlill 228 200 ;i:s no 2S 28 28 27 23 15 437 Tl. (W 111 58 54 511 51 4(1 45 212 21!) lol