DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 51, 21 July 1914, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

TARIKI. The Tariki Defence Rifle Club's annual shooting competition wa6 held on the 16th inst., when there was a good muster, and the weather being all that could be desired, a very pleasant day was spent. A feature of the shooting was the fine performance of Mr. E. Grossman at the 500 yds range, where he put on the possible, and, firing an extra shot at the end to turn a target again, found the centre, scoring eight consecutive bulls-eyes-, an effort which was greeted with a hearty round of applause. Mir. R. Hancock carried off the cup, scoring a very popular win, and this being his third success in the cup competition, the Challenge Cup now becomes his own property. The scores of the winners in the various matches were as follows: 200vds Match.—lt. 'Hancock (scr), 33; C. Th'erkleson (2). 31; H. Rumball (3), 31; W. ISortner (5), 31. - 1 500 yds Match— E. Crossman (scr), 35; A. Thompson (scr), 33; J. Tlierkleson (scr), 32; 11. Hancock (scr), 31. Oooyds Match—T. Tluvrklcsou (scr), 29; K. Ctossman (2-, 29; G. Ackland (2), 29; W. Jakes (4), 28. Cup Competition.-—ll. Hancock, 11.9; F.. Grossman, H 3; A. Thompson, 108; J. Thci'kleson, 108; T. Therkleson, 108. Mr. Yaughan Ilarkness's sale of pedigree iTerseys attracted a- big crowd, visitors coming from as far as Westport, Haw-ke's Bay and Wellington and Auckland provinces. The sale was particularly well conducted, and nothing was overlooked in providing for tlie comfort and refreshment of the visitors. The 1 weather in the morning being wet and cold, the sale was not commenced till after lunch, which was served in a spacious marquee pitched on the lawn. The cattle, whicli were in tho pink of leondition, were as fine a lot of Jerseys as one could wish to see, displaying the combination of true type, strong constitution and deep milking points. Many of the cows had been under Government semi-official testing, and have established splendid records. The only thing that marred an otherwise very successful sale was the regrettable accident to Mr. A. K Cowley when leading up the imported bull Roll's Sultan. Mr Cowley is a near neighbor of 'Mr. Tfarkness, and knew the bull well, and knowing it to be of a particularly quiet disposition, and net calculating 'on the exciting effect that a crowd and the shifting about of cattle have 011 even the quietest: of bulls, neglected to take the precautions it is advisable to do under such circumstances. The animal led quietly enough from the fence, where be had been standing chained by the horns, but on reaching the gate "of the saleyard, where the crowil was, made a sudden forward rush, nearly lifting Mr. Cowley over the fence. This "was prevented by a tree to which the gate was attached. In attempting to gain control of the animal Mr. Cowley was thrown down, and things looked ugly, as the bull went for him on the ground. However, Mr. 1< rank Ileeve, with commendable presence of mind, seized the chain, and with the assistance of Mr. W. McGuinness, pulled him off and secured him to the tree. It was found that Mr. Cowley had sustained a misty gash on the left thigh. Mr. Beere, Government Stock Inspector, promptly rendered first, aid, and Mr. Dobson lost no time in motoring the sufferer to Str;(tford. where medical aid was obtained. It was found the wound, though deep, had just missed the main artery, and after dressing the doctor allowed Mr. Cowley to be motored back to his home on the Ross road. On inquiry this morning, I am glad to report that Mi. Cowley is progressing favorably, though of course- it will be several weeks before he will lie able to get about again. Mr. Oowley wishes it to be known that ill spite of what has happened, he has in no way changed his opinion that Rozel's Sultan is a quiet, kind-hearted animal, and had he had the chain through tne limn even under the adverse conditions, his even under the adverse conditions..

TAHATA. DEATH (ii' 1 .Ml!. TEMPLBR. (From (hir Own Correspondent.) An inijiii'st was held at tlic sehool-limi-e. Tarata. on Sunday, the l!)th inst. I„■ f; ~ Mr W. K. P'Ti'ival. acting coroner, an;: jury of vb-mi Mr F. M. Stamlish was foremail. tom-hing the death of Reginald Charles Tciuplcr, lato schoolpiaster at Tarata. who died suddenly !-t 3 a.m. on Saturday, 18th lilt. Mrs. Templer gave evidenee that iter husband always enjoyed good health, luu recent.lv he underwent an operation nn<; had jiarl of his foot taken r,(T. That had healed, and he was making Jfoud progress. On Friday night last, he weia to lied cheerful and well, lmt early ill tlu .following niurning she wns awakened b\ her Isiihltuivl groaning. She got up to blteiid to him. and in answer to, her i|iiesUoii. lie said he was nut in pain. He got u;> and sat on the side of the bed P for a. minute and then collapsed. Dr. Nutting was sent for, hut before i he arrived. 'U-r husband was dead. I Dr. XnttiiiK deposed that, acting on | instructions Ir-.ui the coroner, lie wade |a. post-mortem examination. From his j i Mainination. lie iiad no hesitation in j saying that, death was caused !>y «• di "' j cased heart. I The late Mr. Templer was oS years ot i ami was horn at Iticcarton, Christj chiireh. He leaves a wife and a grown up family, two sons and a daughter. Ilis liodv is being taken to Ffawera on Tuesday for burial. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Tenipler and her family m j the sudden loss of a husband and fathe.i, i THE LADIFS' PALL The Tarata ladies' ball was held last Wednesday evening, and a huge sraceof-s it proved. Favored with excellent weather, the ladies rose to the occasion and the result waa a. most gratifying

function to all who. attended. Visitors from all parts were present, and many old faces were to he seen among tto« crowd. The hall was weil lighted and preltily decorated with ferns and oinei greenery, and the tables were, nicely got up with ferns, sprigs of holly, etc., and loaded with many good tilings to suit the palate of tfoe fastidious—a bountiful supper. The floor was in fine order, and the music by Matthews' (Inglewood) orchestra was up to their usual standard, and was very warmJy appreciated, judging by the many laudatory remarks from the dancers. The committee consisted of -Misses V. Fougere, L. Fougere, M. Patterson, C. Patterson, D. Capper, B. Drum•n'ond, Burr, D. Simpson, and Mesdames .Simmons and Paynter, Vho all worked hard to make the ball a success, and special prais-e must be- extended to the energetic secretary, Miss Simpson, who spared neither pains nor time. Everything went along finely, till the small hours, when a splendid function was brought to a close. Misses V. Fougere and M. Patterson acted as M.'sO.