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Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 25, 29 January 1913, Page 6

" FRENCHMAN " LIGHT INSTALLED. \ BOROUGH COUNCIL MEETING. (Bj- Telegraph. -Frees Association.) WHAMGABEI, this day. The acetone light recently erected on •' Frenchman," Whangarei Harbour, was pnt into operation on Monday, when several members of the Whangarei Uarboar Board journeyed down the harbour to witness the event. BOBOUGH AFFAIRS. The Borough Council met on Monday, Mr T H. Steadman (Mayor) presiding. Following on a complaint from the County Council, it was decided to put Tfliipunga Eoad in order. It was agreed to provide an additional exit from the Town Hall, on the recommendation of Mr Grietaon, the architect. The Dominion Cement Co. notified that it would be willing to take up £10,000 worth of debentures in the propose Walrua Falls hydro-electric scheme. Mr Vernon Beed, 11.r., also telegraphed that he would lite to mcc the Council on Friday In reference to this matter. It was therefore resolved to defer consideration until the Council meets Mr Reed on Friday next. The formation of First Avenne was sonctloned by Council, provided the frontage owners contributed half the coet. It was also resolved that the formation of John Street be put in hand. The committee appointed to report on the Walton Street deviation reported having considered the proposals submitted by ' the district engineer of railways and Mr Metcalfe. It was decided to inform the RailwayDepartment that the whole matter is receiving consideration; also that Council will probably snbmit further alternatives. The Council will get its engineer to man*, a report on the cost of making the roads required. The committee will make a further report to a later meeting of the Council. The Abattoir Committee's recommendations were adopted, as follows: —(1) That the application of the Whangarei Meat Supply Co. to connect their tramline to *~e digester-house with the line to be used by the Council for the disposal of offal be granted, provided the company keep the tramline well gravelled and in good order; (2) that Whangarei Meat Supply Co. # be given final notice to remove buildings from the Council's property at Kioreroa witnin six days from date, after which they will be charged rent at the rate of £5 a day so long as snch buildings remain Oα the Council's property. PRESENTATION. At the Cooßty Chambers yesterday afternoon a large number of prominent representative citizens foregathered to wish farewell to Mr A. C. Bevlngton, for many years on the stair of the Whangarei " Advocate," who is leaving the district to fill the editorial chair on the " North Auckland Times" at Dargaville. Mr H. Weaver, on behalf of the citizens, asked Mr Bevlngton's acceptance of a handsome marble clock and a case of pipes. Mr Wearer referred to the amicable relationship that had existed between the recipient and the general public, and voiced the general regret felt at his departure. Mr R. A. Kernohaii, chairman of the Marsden-Kaipara Hospital Board, also eulogised the good- work performed by Mr gevingtnn, referring especially to the prominent part he had played in the inauguration of Hospital Sunday. Mr W. A. Carruth (Chamber of Commerce) corroborated the previous speakers'

remarks. Mr Bevington thanked those present for their kindness.

TUAKAU. A match, Tuakau Tennis Clnb v. Domain Tennis Club, was played on the latter's court on Saturday. The scores are as follows, Domain players being mentioned first in each instance:—Combined donbles: Miss Hills and Mr J. Pirret, 6, v. Miss L. Foley and Mr Hamilton, 4; Miss Lee and Mr Graham, 2, v. Mrs Free and Mr Beale, 6; Mrs Sheldon and Mr W. Pirret, 6, v. Miss P. Foley and Mr Young, 5; Miss Lee and Mr P. Rowe, 3, v. Miss W. Taylor and Mr Tapper, 6; Mrs and Mr B. T. Frost, 6, v. Mrs Straban and Mr Excels, 4; Miss Frost and Mr Logan, 1, v. Miss M. Taylor and Mr Free, 6. Men's donbles: Messrs Logan and J. Pirret, 5, v. Messrs Free and Hamilton, 6; Messrs Graham and W. Pirret, G, t. Messrs Beale and Young, 3; Messrs Rowe and Frost, 2, v. Messrs Tapper and Excels. 6. Ladies' doubles: Miss Frost and Mrs Hills, 5, t. Misses L. Foley and M. Taylor, 6; Mrs Sheldon and Miss Lee, 4, v. Mrs Fee and Miss P. Foley, 6. Totals: Tuakau Tennis Club, 58 games, 7 sets; Domain Tennis Club, 46 games, 4 sets. At a meeting of the Progressive League Committee details re the formation of a Town Board were gone into, and the Boundaries Committee was asked to report at next meeting. An arrangement has been come to with the railway authorities for a rearrangement of the approach to the station in Liverpool Street. An ambulance has been ordered from England, aod should arrive in about four months - time. HOWICK. I The Howlck-West Tamaki 'Presbyterian Charge held their first Snnday-schpoi and congregational picnic on Wednesday, 22nd ! Inst, at Cowes Bay, Walheke, the j steamer Minerva being chartered for the ; occasion. There were four Sunday-schcols , represented. A most enjoyable day was ! spent at that beautiful bay, which" is an ideal place for picnickers. After ample jns-i tice had bcea done to an early lunch, th? party set off in various groups, some to the many glens and hills with w'. i h ithls place abounds; others found their attraction on the sea shore. The pastor, the Rev. R. Ferguson, was greatly in evidence among his people. On Friday night last, Jannary 24, the Oddfellows' Hall at Howidc, kindly lent by Mrs Bright, was filled Cy a very attentive audience, to listen to the story of the work 'among the Papuans as told by the Rev. M. K. Gilmour, Chairman of the Methodist j Mission in Papua and Principal of the CeuI tral Training Institution. Mr Gilmour was ■ assisted by his wife and Madiu Mollloblda i Oiolabnmu, a Papuan tutor. The visit ol ! the missionaries occasioned considerable ; interest, as Mr Gilmour is the eldest son of iMr Hugh K. Gilmour, who for many years ; has been identified with all that makes for the prosperity and advancement of Howick. The meeting was presided over by the R'-v. R. Ferguson. Mrs Gilmour spoke of a missinaTy's wife's experiences Iα Papna in connection with that subject of perennial Interest—the love affairs of the young people. The native tutor. In a pictorial style. I touched on some phases of Christianity and j Christian unity. Mr Gilmonr briefly dascribed the country and some of the manners and customs of the people and outlined the work of the mission, touching on its wonderful successes. Mr Green muni pnlated the lantern, showing an unique series of views illustrative of mission life —> ™.x Jα Eaana,

3AITIBX The infant son of Mr Hi Mrs A. <k Barns, who was kicked on th« heed by . horse a fortnight ago, has now quite recor ered. At its Raetahi sitting, which extended over several days, the Native Land Court (Mr J. B. Jack adjudicating) completed th individnallsation of the following nati™ lands, aggregating 60,000 acre: Raetahi X 4 (12,000 acres). Taaka (9,000 (7,000 acres), Manganui-o-te-ee (18,000 acres) Walmarino A U4,000 acrea). By deaiinwith these lands as above tribal or family disputes are settled, and owners ate at liberty to lease their land for settlement. Sabsequent to the partitioning of Raetahi No 4 all claims on timber royalty lodged with th» Board were settled on the basis of f7 iqi per acre in respect of timber. On Sunday Mr Condon, of TJttku, » v driving with his wife and child along the Winiata Road, when the horse shied at motor-car, and overturned the trap, all the occupants being thrown out Mrs Condon and child escaped unhurt, tat Mr Condon sustained a fractured hip. He was taken to the Taihape Hospital, where he is pr* gressing favourably. Whilst ascending Mt. Ruapehu, and with, in a dozen yards of the summit, Mr c. Fisher, of Taihape, unfortunately slipped on the ice and skidded a distance of about 200 yards down the mountain, severely ml juring his hands, but being otherwise unin. Jured. WT . HUIfTIiY. The work at the raflway station and Jarfe spoken of In the "Star" of the 23rd, ig I now being put in hand. Included m the i work ts the shifting of the goods ehei to a more convenient position. A considerable number of men 'win be employed, anj the work pushed through, as quickly as possible. At a meeting of the executive of the Huntly Coal Mine Employees' Union, it was resolved to call a meeting as eooa at convenient to deal with the question of contributions to the accident fund. The present contribution has been found inadequate. During the past two or three weeks then has been quite a number of minor accident* in the mines. A full meeting of the llnntJy Town Board wag held last week. It was reaplved to start a dust-bin service on a voluntary basis. The boxes will be removed twice weekly by a Board employee at a charge of sixpence per week. Owing to lncreue of work it was resolved to increase the clerk's salary by £25 per annum. Hew 'by r laws were discussed and approved, and It was resolved to take steps to enlarge th« cemetery. VAEB.OA. Mr and Mrs ,T- Caeley and family 'were, or the eve of their oeparture from Paerpa, entertained by the members of the Methodist choir and .congregation at a farewell evening. Mr North, on behalf of the church people, made presentations to Mr and, Mrs Casley and the Misses Casley.

Mr J. W. Byrne, who ie in charge of tlie : Thames Valley Cow-testing Association, Iμ • issued the following report tot the month of NoTember, 1912, when tU> nerds woe tested with, the following result:—The highest herd averaged 47.285>» bntterfat; ike lowest herd averaged 20.17 Ibe tmtterftt; average association cow, 35-33Ibe bntterfat. The ten highest cows avenged eft.<nib* bntterfat, the ten lowest cows averaged 8.051418 bntterfat, the best cow gave 93.7211 a bntterfat, and mc worst cow gave 6.481 be bntterfat. ' The higihest quantity of mil given -by one cow was ISSOttw, which, at : » test of 3.6 per cent, produced 653?1b8 butterfat. The lowest quantity of milk gtren by one cow was 22Sbs, wßich, at a test of 3.8, produced only S.lOHjs bntterfat. The Itlghot test was 7.1 per cent, and the lowest 1* per cent. Tie above records are compiled for the 30 days' period ending November 28th, and include only cows that bare beet in mflk for the full period. It is irorthy of mention that the cow which gave 93.721b» bntterfat in November piuJueed SUMIba Jn the best moEOi iast season.

BACBCOTJRSE IMPROVEMENTS. PAEROA, this day. The Ohinemuri Jockey Ctab Is executing several improvements on its property ana racing track at Paeroa. Tie formation of a training track has jnst been completed, and It Is now in good order. The erection of a grandstand in the outer paddock is also being carried on. The course proper Is't't present closed, having recently been topdressed, so should be in firet-claes order for the club's annual race meeting on the 15th and 17th March. Messrs Kenney and Taylor, the contrat tore for the new ferro-eoncrete traffic bridge over the Ohinemuri River at Karang&nake have, almost completed their contract, and the bridge should shortly he open for traffic. The contractors experienced; considerable difficulty in procuring jarrah timber, which was used In the major- portion of the -woodwork. The work had to be suspended for several months to enable tlie timber to be Indented. Mr E. Hawkins, tie local picture propria tor, last night gave a picture entertainment in aid of the Paeroa Volunteer Ftre Brlgtde. The theatre was well filled, and tie brli gade's fnnds will be materially increased U the result of the entertainment.