COUNTRY NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLIV, Issue 185, 5 August 1913, Page 2

COUNTRY NEWS.

HII.HTxiRV JIXE, I Tennis Ctab*-*>aa ■was a :most successful function. About 80 conples j danced to music provided by Croeier's orchestra. The ladies of the clnto pro-Tided rsupner, vbesides decoratiins the-Jhan. i WAXHX Mr. D. Johnston frbninnan- of the 'Walhi School Committee) is an inmate of the Walhi Hospital. An> operation will be performed in a few days. Tbe first of a series of Sunday evening concerts by the Federal Band (holdffs of the Besson shield) took place on Sunday, the Miners' Union. Hall being packed. A recital under tbe baton- of Mr. Thomas proved a great snecess. Vocal items were also contributed. OTAHUHU. The Otahnhn Bowling Club held their annual social gathering in the public hail on Friday evening. There were aboot two hundred present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Progressive- euchre was played from S till 10 pjn. The president of the club, Mr. S. E. Harper, presented trophies won by members of the club daring tbe season. These were numerous and costly, the principal winners being Mr. H. Everitt, Mr. Harbutt, Mr. McMuller. Mr. Heyward. and several others. During tbe evening tbe bachelors of the club presented Mr. B. Bnilen. one of the members who has recently been married, witU a wedding present as a token of their esteem. Supper and a very enjoyable dance brought the evening to a close. The hall and supper tables were decorated with the club colours, green and gold, and the thanks of the clnb are dne to the many ladles who worked hard to make tbe gathering an undoubted success. TAIHAFE, Tbe ordinary -meeting of the Taihape Borough Council was held on Friday nighL A special resolution required by tbe bank was passed in connection with the 10 per cent additional loans of £400 for town hall, etc., and £1,000 for waterworks, etc Tbe rates as proposed by the Town Clerk will be coUected for 1313-14. The account from the Waimarino County Council for portion of licensing expenses was passed for payment. The electric light revenue for June was £87 5/10. A formal order was passed authorising the sealing of tbe deed with the Government relative to tbe electric light lines crossing the railway lines. £10 was handed to the Taihape Domain Board conditionally that the amount be spent on planting a shelter belt of trees along the boundaries of tbe Taihape Oval Domain.

The following team has been picked to represent Talbape snb-cnion against Wanganul Rugby Union at Wanganni on Saturday:—Connolly, Collier, Courts, Tau. Ongley, Instone, Aldrldge, Crlbb, Mctntyrc, Batley. Winiata, Belllss. IL Collier, J. Collier, R. Leahy; emergencies—Sinclair, Fairley, Woodrow, Murphy.

A large number of Liberal supporters assembled, at the Taihape station on Monday morning to welcome Sir Joseph Ward on his way through to Wellington. On behalf of those present Mr. W. McLennan (Mayor) extended a hearty welcome back to Sir Joseph, -who briefly thanked those present. Three cheers were given for Sir Joseph as the train drew away from tbe platform. The rainfall for this district for Jnly was 3.09!n, rain falling on 21 days, HUNTXY. At the annual meeting of members of the HunGy Soots Society Dr. Macdlarmld, sen., presided over a good attendance. The Chief addressed the meeting, and the following office-bearers for the ensuing year were eteeteifc —Chief, Dr. R. C. Maedinr mid; chieftains, Dr. J. C Macdiarniid, Messrs-T. Braton, .1. Stewart, X Thompson, and Wm. Woodi trustees. Dr. J. C, Macdlarmid. Mr Tbos. Button: piper. Mr J. Ingram; anditor, Mr T. Black; treasurer, Mr A. Sband; secretary, Mr T. Cochrane; council, Messrs T. Black. T. Ingram, D. White. A. Reid, and G. Petheram.

At tbe monthly meeting of the Hnntly Road Board, Mr G. Rutherford, a settler on the Mangawhara estate, presented-a petition from settlers In the district praying that a deviation of tbe Matabnra road be made, in order to allow settlers a better means of access to their properties. Mr Rutherford offered to gtve the land required for the purpose, In exchange for the portion of tbe-old road to be closed, on various conditions. The idea of settlers was to raise a loan for tbe purpose of forming a road from the Mangawiara Creek to the Ohtno-wai-Te Hoe Road. Tbe Board replied that before tbe deviation, could be- gone into It would be necessary to approach the University College Council, and ascertain their views with regard to tbe closing of the portion of road referred to. The Board intimated their willingness to obtain the necessary information, and to notify the petitioners when a decision was arrived at. It was decided to defer the raising of the loan for the metalling of tbe Great South Road between the Rartjririrl Bridge ancr the Krmibia. creamery, pending arrangements for-a larger subsidy from-the Government. As soon as weather conditions permitted it was decided to repair the Obinewat Station Road. Accountsr*otaHing £129 8/6-were- passed for payment. The School of Msnes Council met. on Friday evening, Mr J. P. Bailey pxesidlny The plans of the proposed school, wibich. were- submitted by the awhitect (Mr G. A. JamaJ ehowedV the -drraensioiN- <iif nhe--build-ing to-*e 6uft x 24ft, and -comprising two offices* a large lecture Siall, and! an' assay room. The bnfldSnc is to have a brick front, rand, the remainder to be built of corrog—ted. -3ron and matdt-rtned Inside. Mr J. P. Bailey vobrnteered- to lay the plans before- fhe Minister of Mlnes-when Wellington, at -an eaxry date for -his approval, -and* bis-ofter was accepted. Word was-Tecelv*dfromJHr W. J..Ralph Utatnhe section donated *y him wss-«-eady for conveying, and the secretary; was -instructed to attend to the-mtttter ut ooce. Accounts totalling £2-8/6 -were-passed for payment. The HtmHy schooL -wAkfe ln»4>cen*closcd for twelve-days- as> the- result of -the- prevailing epidemic, was reopened: to-day (Monday). W4rile closed the ecboor was thoroughly fumigated, and daeinfeetedL News ba» <been> received "-ebat the ißev. A. X.. Beck, who far somer-siine, years tins hnd charge, of-the parish, t is to-oe -teansffenwt-to Noztbcote. Great regret-»»-expressed: «n_affiUd«Jes- atrthe news, for during his- stay Id 'Hantly the reverend gentleman- has inade-hhnaelf very popular throughout the district.