COUNTRY NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 14940, 13 March 1912, Page 4

COUNTRY NEWS.

CAMBRIDGE. [from our own correspondent.] Cambridge, Tuesday. The Cambridge Croquet Club's annual tournament, which was to have been held this week, has been abandoned owing to the fact that practically no entries were received from members of outside clubs. At tho Cambridge Y.M.C.A. Rooms on Monday evening Dr. Langley (Bishop of Bendigo) delivered an address on the aims and influence of young men's Christian associations. The Ven. Archdeacon Willis presided. There was a good attendance, many ladies being present. The Bishop dealt with his subject in a clear and forceful maimer, emphasising the fact that Y.M.C.A.*s very wisely catered for a young man's threefold nature—spirit, mind and body—and herein lay the influence for good.' ~He enlarged on his subject under these three headings, saying the present age, more perhaps than any other, demanded that men should be strong spiritually, mentally, and physically. It was important, therefore, that there should exist an institution which encouraged development on these complete lines, while it must also be added that the united efforts of a body of young men could not help but exercise a mighty influence on the religious, civic, and social life of the community. He urged practical sympathetic support of the association on the principle that people live in vain who do not use some of the means in their power to ennoble and render useful the lives of others around them. The Bishop was accorded a hearty vote of thanks, a similar vote being passed to Archdeacon Willis for presiding. Mr. A. Gow, the stationmaster at Cambridge, was presented with a purse of sovereigns and an address on Monday evening on behalf of the residents of the town, and a handsome case of pipes from the employees of the Railway Department, on the occasion of his departure to take up similar duties at Featherston. The meeting took place in the Mayor's room at the Borough Council Chambers, at which the Mayor presided and made tho presentation.. Mr. Gow suitably replied. TUAKAU. [from our own correspondent.} A joint social was tendered Mr. and Mrs. A. Madill and Miss Madill with Mr. J. J. Gibson by the Presbyterian community last week. The latter leaves this charge almost immediately. The annual picnic of the Undenominational Sunday-school was held last Thursday, and in spite of unfavourable weather conditions it proved a great success. The anniversary services in connection with the Methodist Church were held last Sunday. A social was held on Monday evening in commemoration of the anniversary. The weather has put a temporary stop to chaff cutting operations, which are not likely to be resumed for another week, provided the weather picks up. Mr. Longmuir Orr recently sold his farm to Mr. W. McDougall, late of Feilding..

PUKEKAWA. [from OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] The local branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union has decided to hold a sports gathering in Mr. Orr's paddock on March 28. Good prizes are being given, and if the weather permit* a record attendance and an enjoyable day is anticipated. Owing to the recent heavy rains the newly-formed roads are cutting up badly, and a little dry weather would be appreci cited. The result of representations to the Post-master-General is that it has been definitely decided to open a money order office and a savings bank here. The facilities will also include the issue and payment of postal notes. A Progressive Association has been formed at Pukekawa, and it should find plenty of work in the direction of developing the settlement. PAPATOETOE. I [from our OWN CORRESPONDENT.] It has been decided to call a meeting of ratepayers with the object of selecting suitable candidates for the coming Road election and also arranging for a deputation to the railway authorities with the object of having the Otahuhu night train service extended to Papatoetoe. During the coming week the territorial fortnightly camp will be held at McLaughlin s farm. . ' Since the auction sale of the Papatoetoe town estate six other areas have been sold at the reserve prices.