EKETAHUNA.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XIII, Issue 4079, 2 April 1892, Page 2

EKETAHUNA.

(From Ow Own Oormpondmt.) Eketahona, April 1. ■ Bather an exciting accident occurred at the railway station here yesterday, which fortunately did not result in any serious consequences. One of the leaders in Young's coach became stubborn and refused to start. When, however, it made up its mind to go, the whole 1 1earn "went off with arllfh and hegqijjlng unmanageable ran into a Sulky belonging 'to ii Macri, completely smashing the "t-hicle to pieces. The driver was thrown, but' fortunately not hurt. It is probable that more will be heard of jtlw ptfef. ' At a'meetfhg o( the c().urcl) officers and Siiiiday.&hoel Veaoljeis held last ! cvcni. g it was decided' To hold the fjchool picnic on : Good Friday instead of .as forpierly. The Oddfellows-' Jjave : jumped the cla|m. of tli.e Sunday School in haying secured the paddock for fljejr sports on the latter date, hence the jp f|)§ day. It is pxpepted that jyp will have;, a crowded house tp-mght at the concert and danee arranged for Mr Purvis, as the ea\}Bß is a good one, People from all parts have signified tbpir intention o r PfCßont, i The annual Ball of the. Bide Club is talked of, As' 1 it was such a brilliant success - last year, the committee intend carrying out ths same plan this year. It is also intended to try and arrange 1 a rifle match with the Masterton Volunteers on the same date, and if that can be done the ball will be held about the end of May, The first competition for Mr Parson's trophy was fired for on Saturn day morning and resulted in a win for W. A. Epwse\yith a scoroof 57, A H. Herbert b t eiiig second Witli 55. Five shots wore fired at the 200,800, md 500 yds. The second competition takes place next Wednesday. ■ ;