DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 104, 29 May 1909, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

RAHOTC. ... (From Our Own Correspondent.) Empire Day was not allowed to pass Rove unnoticed. Tho main feature of the day was' the return match between tbe Pihama. and Rahotu Rifle Clubs, and considerable interest was taken in the result. The conditions were seven shots each at 200. 500, and 000 yards, and the teams consisted of twelve men a-side. Some very good snooting resulted, Rahotii winning by. 107 points. The best score was' made'by 11. Duggan (Pihama), who totalled OS*, J. Calmer (Rahotu) being next with 95. Subjoined are thc detailed scores!— RAHOTU.

Majority for Rnhotu. 15. Two side matches were also decided. .1. Christian, with a score of 89, beat J. Duggan willi n score .of 81, but failed to beat F, Julian, who put up 03. A trotting match took place on Monday evening hvtwee,ii' horses owned by Messrs. .1. Rothery (KaJvotu) and J. Duggan (Pihama). The distance was about a mile, and the race was won easily by Mr. Duggan. In the wening a ball was held in the Hall in celebration of the installation or acetylene gas. The usual bad weather which serins to dog th c . steps of the committee w-ns again in evidence. Nevertheless there was a vary fair attendance. The lloor was perfect, and there was ample floor-space, s'o that all present could thoroughly enjoy themselves to the excellent music provided by Messrs. I&ioinles (piano) anil Dunenn (violin). An excellent supper was set out (11 tiie supper-room, the tables being tastefully laid out under the supervision of Mrs. flood. Messrs. A. D. Fielder and J. Rothery made capable M.C.'s. During the evening a presentation was made to Mrs. T". Robertson. \vhc is shortly leaving the district. The presentation was made on behalf of the Hall Committee by thc chairman', who referred to the manner in which Mrs. Robertson had worked for the bazaar, and the regret felt at her departure. He then handed her a handsome uress-ing-ense suitably inscribed. Mrs. Robertsou, suitably responded, 'ft is the intention of the'ladies of thc district to make Mrs. Robertson a. presentation prior to her departure. Thc Mall was' lit with acetylene gas tor the first time on Saturday night at Hie Austral I'niscope Company's eiitertaimnvrnt. All present were unanimous in their praise of tine, light. The Austral Uniscopc Company gave an entertainment ill the Hall on Saturday night, which was well patronised. A good wholesome programme was presented. On Sunday night thc company exhibited some sacred pictures. The milk supply at the local factory, though feeling the approach of tilie winter seas'on, still keeps up fairly well. Though most of the factories on the const are railing every other day, our factory still continues to run every day. After the end of the week, however, it will run on alternate days only. The (laonui Dairy Company on Saturday finally decided lo manufacture ehee-c next season, and tender- wil! very totm be called for th:- erection of cheese lactones at the main factory. Oaonui, and at the Kailiu and Arawiiafa Road creameries.

A rather slinrp earthquake shock was experienced here about o t).m. on Tutsday. Mr. .1. A. Colmcr Las' taken over the coachbiiilding establishment which has been conducted by Mr. West for 60 many years. The minimi meeting of the subscribers to the liahotu Public Hall was held on Tuesday evening. Mr. .1. Garcia presided. Tit report and balance-sheet were read and adopted. The report showed the slips which had been taken in connection with building the new hall. During the year work had bowl undertaken by the ladies which culinin-a.-led in n most (successful bazaar being held. The llaznar Committee, with Miss Eustace ant Mr. Fischer (and on Mr. Flsi'her's resignation, Mr. Fielder) as secretary, were most energetic. Mr. H. Jackson, after considerable work, obtained the promise, of 33 debentureholder- at Cln each, and as Mr. A. E. Philips, the cnthusia>'lic treasurer, had numerous promises of subscriptions, it was decided to build the new hall and hold the bazaar in it. The confidence of the committee was fully justified, as the public have patronised everything in connection with the fall exceedingly we'd. Tenders -were called on plans kindly presented by Messrs. Turner and Beadie, and Messrs. Ward and Cooper were the successful tenderers. As the cost of kerosene and lamps was expensive, besides giving an unsatisfactory light, it was decided to install acetylene gas. which was done at a cost of £6O, and is' proving satisfactory. The committee is greatly indebted to Messrs. A. Y.. and J. 11. Phillips lor the loan of .€2O and £65 free of interest for several weeks, in conclusion, the report

thanked all those ladies and gentlemen . who Bad worked so well for the bazaar and various entertainments, so that 1 there was now only a debit balance of j £7O on tiliu hiili.' Tlic balance-sheet showed that the principal receipts were: Balance in hand, £34 15s' Od; hall hire, et% £4O 4s; ouchre. parties. £45 19s; bazaar net proceeds, £321 10s UJ; opening ball. K27 Ills (Id; debentures, £80; subscriptions, £O4 5s Od; contractors' deposit, £2O; loan, £BS. Expenditure (principal items): Ward and Cooper (contract and deposit), £499 7sj refund loans, £BS; lighting account, £43 10s; balance in hand, £4l 3s Od. The assets and liabilities showed that the liabilities were, debcnture-ih'oldcrs £BO, lighting and sundries £3B, against which there was cash in hand £4l, leaving a debit balance of £7O 16s lid. This was considered very satisfactory. The election of the committee resulted in the return of Messrs. A. J. Portcons. Hood, H Phillips, J. Phillips, A. Phillip?, J. Garcia, and J. Rothcry. Mr. T. E. Parsons, an energetic member of the old committee, rctusetl to stand. Messrs. Jackson and Fielder were also nominated. Mrs. Robertson, one of the ilebeu-tuw-holders. handed £2 10s' of her debenture back to the hall'. The balance she intends giving to the Church' of England building fund. A vote of thank* to the. retiring members concluded the incetfing. At a meeting held subsequently Mr. J, Cara'a was re-elected chairman and Mr. A. J. Portcous secre-

HILLSBOROUGH.

The hall committee were favored with a fine night for the concert in aid of the hall funds on Thursday, and the settlers turned out in gooa number.-; to .listen lo the various items (vocal and instrumental). It would be invidious, to particularly mention anyone where all acquit:ted themselves so creditably. The following was the programme:—Musical selection, Misses Ivy and Oliro Bishop; song, "Absent," Miss Stephen; song, "Starlight," Miss Ida Bishop; stump speech, Miss Hilda Holmes; song, Miss Beatrice Hill; song, Mr. Lash; duet (comic), "A Dress for a Wife and a Dressing for a Husband," Misses Rice and Stephen; song, "Daddy," Miss Blake'; song, Miss Bishop; reading, Mr. J. R. Hill; violin solo, Master Willie Bishop; song, Mr. C l/Jwe; recitation. Miss Hilda Bishop; song, "Shadoivland," Miss Stephen; song, Miss Blake; musical selection. Miss and Master Bishop and Mr. Tnnbridge. At the close of the concert the chairman of the hall committee, Mr. H. C. Sampson, thanked all who had contributed to the evening's entertainment. The takings at the door amounted to £0 4s (id. Of course.llie usual dance followed, Messrs. E. Locke and L. Bishop acting ns M'sC. in their usual efficient manner. Very favorable comment was made in reference to Master Willie Bishop's violin Slaying, who, with Miss Bishop and Mr. 'unbridge, supplied most excellent music.

200 500 500 Tl. J. A. Cn'mar 30 33 32 — 05 J. Shepherd 30 32 31 — 03 A. V. Chapman . 30 32 30 — 92 H. Baker".. 32 31 27 — 1)0 J. D. Christian . 32 31 20 — 811 ■I. A. Guy .. 30 31 27 - S8 J. Young ■ ■ 31. 33 24 — 88 E. Harrison 32 28 20 — 80 H. F. Field.. 25 28 2!) — S2 J. Hothory.. a ir lJiiiiiiiTu^ 21) 29 21 — 7!) A. &. 1 iii'lllins G. Hughson.. h 27 23 — 75 352 302 321 1035 PIH'AJJA, Jr. Duggan... . 32 34 32 — 08 F. Julian .. . 32 211 32 •- D3 \Y. ■ Edwards . 20 33 24 - S3 Pcttigvew .. . 30 25 20 — SI ,1. Dnggan.. . 27 •21) •25 - 81 \Y. La mine.. . 2") ■20 20 — SO J. Forsyth .. . 30 20 24 — SO R. Lainbie ... . 2(1 20 24 - 70 C. A. Trotter . 27 25 25 — 77 E. J. MeHanly . -26 25 17 — OS S. J. Richards . 24 23 11 — 58 G. Looncy., . 27 23 rid. — 50 332 330 200 02S A rnaMi tictwc en m"e «?d ;cams was also won by Kuhu tu, the seor cs being as iolloiff ;•*— RAHOTU .1. A. Coliner .. 05 ,F. Shepherd .. 1)3 H. Baker .. 00 J. D. Clu-islii n .. 8!) 307 PIHAJIA jr. Duggan F. Julian .. 98 .. 93' .1. Duggan .. 81 V. Lambiv .. 80 352