DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 268, 22 April 1915, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

ELTHAM. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The only fresh nominations for the Borough Council election are:—Messrs. Herhert J. Judd and Ira J. Bridgcr. Others who have finally decided to stand are:—Messrs. G. W. Taylor, F. Amoorc, W. J. Tristrum, M. A. Whiteford* L. Hill, J. Ballantine and J. Phillips. This makes the full council, but, as was previously stated, there are several other gentlemen who are almost certain to come forward, and there is every probability of a contest. Mr. P. A. Onglcy, of the Technical School, has accepted a position in Wellington College. His many friends in Eltham heard with regret of the injury at the front of Mr. Arthur O'Ncil, who was resident in the town before going Home to join his regiment. The man with the gun is proving very useful at the front at present, but those who use it at home should learn to use some discrimination. When out trying to poi a hare or game, they should remember that there are limits to the living things- to' wh-'"- J V term may be applied. At lec-t ;"iey should •not take liberties with their neighbour's cattle and sheep. Your representative was shown a lamb's skin this morning that had been pierced with a full charge i of shot, and could then understand why so many farmers complain. It is quite evident that some sportsmen are not so careful as they might be. INGLEWOOD.

METHODIST CHURCH'. (From a Correspondent.) The anniversary services of the Inglewood Church were conducted last Sunday by the Rev., E. 0. Blamires, of Hawera. The congregations were large and appreciative,- the preaching eloquent and forceful, and the offertories slightly in advance of last year. On Monday evening Mr. Blamires gave one of his " Popular Recitals," including Mr. Asquith's great speech at the beginning of the war. The audience showed its appreciation of Mr. Blamires' effort by rising and singing "God Save the King." Harold Begbic's "Old Born Drunk" was also given with telling effect. Several humorous sketches delighted both old and young. The reports of the various departments of the church showed that substantial progress had been made during the year, not the least being the painting or the church, both inside and outside, and the re-glazing of all the windows with muranese glass, also the painting and renovation of the manse. For these purposes £lO5 had been raised and £IOO expended.

The t weekly offerings showed an increase of £2O for the year, and a credit balance of £1 9s 4d. Twenty names had been added to'the membership roll and twelve members credentialled to other circuits.

The Rev. J. Fcatherston gave a brief resume of the year's work, and thanked all who had helped to secure such ft measure of success. Special mention was made of the Ladies' Guild arid the service rendered by the choir. The Sunday School staff had cause for rejoicing in a numerical increase of upwards of 50 per cent, of scholars. The usual votes of thanks terminated a most successful anniversary.