COUNTRY NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXIX, Issue 170, 17 July 1908, Page 3

COUNTRY NEWS.

WAIHI. (By Telegrapli. —Own Correspondent.) WAIHI, Thursday. Mr A. H. Clark proposes that all borough works be done on contract where practicable, and he intends to table notice of motion to that effect at the nest Uorougu Couucil meeting. Yesterday anernoon a young man named T. Sporle sustained a somewhat severe accident to his left hand while working in the shaft at the Grand Junction mine, by an exceptionally large stone falling suddenly. At a meeting of the Finance Committee of the liorough Council last night, it was reported that receipts for the past two weeks amounted to £2383. Accounts amounting to £liul 2/3 were passed for payment. The friends of Mr J. Parslow, the veteran shot, at present an inmate of the Waihl Hospital, will be glad to learn that his condition is much improved. In connection with the improvements of Waihi town, tree planting was commenced in Victoria -street this morning. The opening ceremony of the Presbyterian Church at liatikati is arranged to take place on Sunday, August 2nd. A number of visiThe local Orange Lodge continued their celebrations of the 12th July in St. James' Hall last night. The Key. T. K. B. Woolloxall presided. Addresses were given by Itevs. Wrigley and White, and a good programme was rendered by members of the lodge, assisted by friends. An enjoyable leap year dance took place at Waikino last night. The honorary secretaries, Misses Flavell and Franklin, together with the committee, deserve great praise for the completeness of arrangements. Misses Kennedy and Hill were also assiduous in their attention to the guests, who included visitors from every part of the district Mr J. Parsons had his foot injured yesterday while at work at the Grand Junction mine. HOWICK. The Howick Literary and Debating Society held a "Scotch Nignf on the loth Inst", Mr. H. P. Andrew presiding. Songs were given by Miss Campbell and Mr. P. Lee, of Auckland both singers having to respond to encores. The Misses Barber and Gardiner (Auckland) gave several exhibitions of Highland dancing, while Pips-Major Blmslie who served with the Black Watch in the South African War, contributed pipe selections. A paper on "Uobert Burns" by Mrs. H. P. Andrew, a recitation, "Tarn O'Shanter," by Mr. Kyd. and a humorous reading by Mr. G. Bell completed the .programme. Mrs. Xeave (Auckland) and Mrs. Wyatt acted as accompanists.