COUNTRY NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 168, 18 July 1910, Page 6

COUNTRY NEWS.

HTTNTLY. A meeting of the Rosebud Tent, No. 13, 1.0.0. Rechabites, was held In the Presbyterian Church. Bro. H. Kruger in the chair, tiro. Kruger was elected to represent Rosebud Tent at the District Council, to be held in Onehunga on August Oth. The Mowing officers were elected for the ensuing six months: —C.R.. Bro. T. J. Johnson; D.R., Bro. H. Hughes; secretary, Bro. H Kruger; Levite, Bro. T. C'ummack; Guard, Bro. Fred Gray; steward, Bro. D. Swaun; auditors, Bros. D. Swarm and F. Jones. The •C.R.-elect closed the lodge in the usual form. Tho annual meeting of the Huntly Presbyterian Church was held on Friday evening. Mr Ashton. home missionary, presided over a good attendance. Nominations were called for members of a new committee to act with the two members of the old committee, Mr Jas. Shnw aud Mr Rock. The following were declared elected: Messrs E. Calderivood, J. Dcvine, J. Kinson, A. luglls, W. Shaw, J. Stewurt, and J. Walker. A most attractive musical programme was rendered by Mrs Dyer, Mrs Raymond, Miss Jolly, Messrs J. Devine, Harris, T. Cummack, W. Shnw, J. Kinson, and E. Calderwood. Mr Ashton gave a recitation and Scotch reading. Miss Jolly accompanied on the organ. An abundant supply of refreshments were supplied by the ladies, who received a well deserved vote of thanks. Tho Huntly Literary aud Debating Society held its usual meeting on Friday evening. Mr T. Robinson, president, presided over a large attendance. The subject for the evening was a lecture by Mr H. Beck, on "Hilliquit" (the Great American Socialist Reformer). The lecturer treated his subject In a masterly manner, and was favourably commented on by several sneakers. CAMBSED GE.

CAMBRIDGE, Saturday. At a meeting of the general committee of the "Waikato Central Agricultural Association held this afternoon, the following were appointed to represent the Association at the conference of agricultural societies to be held in Auckland during tho Winter Show: Messrs. J. Fisher, F. Allen, and K. Reynolds. Arrangements were made' for keeping the Association's banking account with the Bant of New Zealand at Cambridge, and for au overdraft, If necessary. Mr. B. Veale was re-appointed secretary for the ensuing year at a salary of not less than £125. It has been arranged to hold a stock fair of gift" animals, to assist the funds of the Association, and Messrs J. Hooker, A. Fisher, and A- w. Gane were appointed a committee to canvass Cambridge for assistance in the matter. It was resolved to ask the Waikato Hunt Club to cooperate with the Association in erectinloose boxes on the show ground at Victoria Park. Some routine business was transacted, after which the meeting adjourned for a fortnight. A meeting of St..Andrew's vestry was held on Thursday, the Yen. Archdeacon "Willis presiding. The vicar reported that he was arranging for the Aiehidiaconal Conference to be held here ou August lti and 17. It was reported that the Yen Archdeacon Walsh and Mr. McDermott had matters well in hand for the rose show which would probably be held on November IS and 19. Messrs. C. Day, F. J. Brooks and R. C. Dyer were elected parish nominators. Accounts totalling £6S were passed for payment WAIHI. CBy Telegraph.—Own Correspondent.) WAIHI, Saturday. A most enjoyable social in aid of St Joseph's Church fund was held in the Mln" ers' Uuion Hall last night. Messrs T Gra ham and J. S. Ritchie carried out the duties of M.C.'s, and dance music was sun plied by Messrs Christian (piano) aud McKay (violin). "WHANGAE-EI. At the annual meeting of the Whangarei Presbyterian Church, the Rev. J. L. Patullo said, in reference to the organ fund which shewed a credit of £23 10/U, that .he oiler of £170 for the organ at Knox Church had been accepted, and it was anticipated the organ would be erected shortly. The balance-sheet and report for the yea:- ending June 30th showed receipts wnouutiit' to £352 17/0, Including balance In hand at the beginning of the year of £3 G/S; collections £212 5/2; stipend fund, £115 3/4. After meeting all liabilities, a credit balance remained of £1 10/6. The Sunclaj-s'c-hool balance-sheet showed that the receipts for the year amounted to £8 3/lli. and the year ended with acredit balance of £3 1/ "The local branch of the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union received from all sources during the year £20 4/3, and closed" the year with a credit balance of 8/4. The vexed question of the public abattoir site is rushing Whangarei out of its unwonted calm. Petitions for signature are freely circulated for presentation to

Parliament, asking for the site to be placed near the railway line. As the Kioreroa site has been previously approved by the Borough Council, but is now opposed by the County Council, the ultimate issue is somewhat in doubt.