General News.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 276, 30 October 1902, Page 3

General News.

Several cases against parents for failing to send children to school come before the Court on Monday next.

The A- and P. Association advertise a special prize by Mesars E. C. and H. Studholme for a stock iiding competition on Show day.

The voting papers which were issued with a view to ascertaining the opinion on the Bible in Schools question were beiDg collected yesterday.

On Saturday Mrs Chapman, matron of the Hospital, met with a painful accident. "While walking in the grounds a dog rushed against h«r and caused her to fall. In the fall her leg was broken between the knee and ankle.

In consequence of the inconvenience which would be caused by closing entries for the A. and P. Show at the advertised date, the Association have decided to fix the closing date for Saturday night. No entries will be received after that date.

Owing to the large consignments of arms and ammunition sent to Ireland, the Government authorities at Birmingham have directed manufacturers' attention to the conditions of the Peace Preservation Act of 1881.

Mr John Gampbell, a candidate for Waitaki, addressed a meeting of the electors in the Albury schoolroom on Monday evening, the room being fairly filled. Mr Campball spoke for an hour and a half and answered a number of questions.

The Waimate Pigeon Club started training old birds on Tuesday. The first toss was from Morven, and most of the birds acquitted themselves well. The neit toss is on Saturday from Glenavy, the birds being put in the hamper on Friday night. At the Borough Council on Tuesday evening it was mentioned that a lady had nearly broken her ankle owing to a hole in the asphalt in the main Btrset. The Council evidently did not care to incur the wrath of the ladies, for it was hastily resolved to have the work done at once.

The opening cricket match of the season will take place at the Park this afternoon. The Club has lately been strengthened by new players, and as all the old players are donning the flannels again, a good game should result. Afternoon tea will be provided. A match has been arranged with the Oamaru Club to take place at Oamaru on the 10th November. In consequence of the close proximity of this match practices will be held at the Park every evening.

On Tuesday last a painful accident happened to Mr J. W. Manchester at Morven. He was at the station with the grocery eart, and as he jumped in the horse went off at a smart trot, throwing Mr Manchester on his head, over the back. He was assisted to the Btore and afterwards taken home, where it was found he had sustained a slight concussion of the brain. He is receiving every attention and was, yesterday, a little easier, though still suffering great pain. Court Foresters' Pride, No. 6073, A.0.F., held their regular meeting on Monday evening, with a good attendance of members. Bro. Adams, C.R., opened the Coart, and after considering the Woodwards' report, Bro. Walton, District Chief Eanger, who was present on an official visit, presided, and initiated one candidate into the Order. After passing accounts and other routine busines, Bro. Adams said he had a very pleasant duty to perform, namely, to present to Bro., E. J. Atwill a small token of respect and esteem from the members of the Cour*. Bro. Atwill hid been a very hard worker for many years as a member of the Court and latterly as treasurer. He hoped it would serve to show that Bro. Atwill's work among them had not been forgotten. The present, consisted of a solid gold chain with Maltese cross attached, which ■was inscribed, " Presented to Bro. E. J. Atwill, Waimate, New Zealand, 27th October, 1902, by Court Foresters' Pride, No. 6073, A.0.F., for services as treasurer." Bro. Atwill suitably replied, thanking the brethren for their handsome gift, and urging the younger members of the Court to work hard in the interests of the Court and Order. Refreshments having been provided, those present sat down to supper and sociability, which was interspersed with songs and recitations, while several members bore testimony to the worth of Bro. Atwill as a Forester and a member of the Court since its establishment. The D.C.R. thanked the Court for the enjoyable evening which he had spent, and was very 'pleased to have been witn them on the oocasion. After " A*ld LaDg Syne " bad been sung the gathering broke up about half-past ten.