COUNTRY NEWS

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 37, 12 February 1910, Page 8

COUNTRY NEWS

WrtTHT. (By Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) WAITTT, this day. At the monthly meeting of the Borough Council, the Finance Committee reported that the district fund debit was £16,165 7/6, including accounts presented for payment, £741 10/8. The Fire Council recommenced that a tire-motor be secured for the use of the brigade. The Recreation Committee reported that the work of completing the uiunlcipal baths was now In hand. The sanitary inspector reported one case of enteric and one case of scarlet fever within the borough- Declarations, covering the purchase of 7560 ozs. gold within the borough, were received. A report was received from .Inspector Franklin, Making certain recommendations regarding the -recent outbreak of dysentery at the Borough Sanitary Depot. Sixteen applications were received in connection with the position of cadet to the Council, rendered vacant by the resignation of Master F. Slevin. Master Mcßae was appointed to fill the vacancy. The Council meeting resolved to proceed with the completion of Beach-road, leading to Waihi's -health resort. A debate took place on the question of the contract system v. co-opera-tive work, and it was resolved by 6 to 4 that the latter be adopted. Councillor Power's motion, "That the Engineer have full charge of all workers in the Borough, and sole right to dismiss or engage men," was carried by 9 to 1. A large gathering of railway men, assembled at the local station last night to bid farewell to Mr. W. I. Hessell, stationmaster, who has been transferred to Huntly. Mr. .W. Bond (clerk), on behalf of the combined Waihi staff, handed him a present -which consisted of a handsome set of pipes and mounted tobacco pouch, which, the recipient suitably acknowledged. TATJMARUNTH. The second shoot for the medal presented by the Bey. J. E. Ward was held by the Tau-marmroi Rifle Club at their range yesterday, the ranges being 200, 500 and 600 yds. The principal scores were:—W. Robinson, 31 at 200 yds, 31 at oOQyds, 24 at eoOyds (handicap 15)—101; J. CReflly, SL 31, 29 (3)—94; A Oliver, 31, 31, 28—90; T. Stringer, 32, 30, 28—«r; G. Stanton, 29, 32, 27—88; J. Brown, 30. 26, 28—84. CAM P^ T Pffß« {By -Telegraph.—Own CorrespondentO CAMBRIDGE, ibis day. ' Leamington Domain Board met last evening. Tiie annual report, which was adopted, stated many improvements had been made to the Domain Lands. The Board contemplated further improving the recreation ground, and had accepted a tender for the erection of a pavilion and handstand combined; a cricket and football ground is being laid out, and tree planting, etc. done, the total cost being about £450. The balance-sheet was a very healthy one, showing receipts to have been £804 6/7, wbfle. the expenditure had been only £150. WAIHI, CBy Telegraph.—Own. Correspondent.) WATTTT, Friday. The police (report that one hundred carcases of mutton have been washed up on the beach in tbe vicinity of tbe Wafbi Beach, mine, causing a great nuisance. Arrangements are being made to have them buried. The first annual show in connection with the Walkino Horticultural and Industrial Society was opened in "Victoria Hall, Waikino, yesterday, and proved a great success. With one or two exceptions, the competitive exhibits were confined to residents of Waikino and its Immediate surroundings, and the very fine show of flowers, pot plants,' vegetables, and home manufactures was tiros -the production of local residents, FAEBOA CBy Telegraph.—Own Correspoodemt.) PAEROA, Friday. An alarm parade of the No. 1 Ohlnemuri Rifles was held about half-past seven last night. The members of the company did not know what day or what time the alarm would be given, but within a-quarter of an hour after the alarm was given, about three-quarters of the company, under Captain Dean and Lieutenant. Andrews, had fallen in at the Drill Shed. Captain Dean reported at the parade last night that he had received word from the managers of the Karangahake mines, stating their willingness to allow the volunteers employed by them away on the Kitchener Camp at the end of the month. It is estimated that about 45 of the No. 1 Ohlnemuri Rifles, will attend the camp. HUJCTLT. CFrom- OmrOwn Correspondent.) The Loyal Hand of Friendship Lodee of M.U., L0.0.F., was visited by the Prov. Grand Master, Mt De Horn, on Tuesday evening in the lodge room. Masonic Half. Huntly. There was a fair attendance of brethren, and a large deputation of officers and brethren from the Ngaruawabia Lodge was present. The N.G., Bro. T Spence. opened the lodge In the usual manner, and was assisted by the following officers:— Z£r._ Bro - T " McQuillan • secretary, Bro. W. Kirrwood; assistant-secretary, Bro. Hayestreasurer, Bro Chrk; PJST.G. Warden, Bro. R. Carlyon; Bro. Goole; L.slT Bro. LG., Bro. Blddulph; 0.g7, Bro. E. Buchanan. Bro. J. Limb, T.N.G., was appointed delegate to the annual meeting of tne order, which takes place In Auckland on Febrnary 25th. After tbe business tbe brethren pd friends held a most enjoyable social and dance. ™+>"j 4. ¥ r l, F - G - Davis, stationmaster, left by s « exp S S8 to take np his duties at bereT 11 ' ftoßl repUcU *