COUNTRY NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLVII, Issue 72, 24 March 1916, Page 2

COUNTRY NEWS.

CAMBRIDGE. Notwithstanding the shortage of grass in the district of Cambridge, earned -by the want o( rain, the supply of butter-tat at the Bruntwood Cheeaj Company's factory shows a material advance over that of last year. Pot the lnoutli of febi-uary last IT,'JI2U) were received, for which 1/3 per ipouud was paid, making £IHV W/i. For the corresponding inonui ol last year tii« ngures. were IS.SU.JIb, at 1/U per H>— £(77 13/8. l!he winners of prises at the late Waikato Central Show still continue to donate their winnings to tile l'airloiic fund, end. lue ainouiri now sfcinds lit :ibout £115. Tne Uiiiauve-tfliert connected with the show will l)« submitted at v meeting, of the Association, to lie held to-morrow (Saturday). The young man, i'Ted Hharp, who accidentally shot himself wita a pea-rine the other day, in progressing favourably, and should no unfavourable symptoms supervene, he will soou be aole to leave the private hospital in which he b at present staying. MATAMATA. ; The Matamata iA. and P. Association's new grounds were officially opened by tne Hon. \V. U. Herries on Wednesday. The occasion marked the sixth' year in which a show has been held at Matamata, but "the llns* on Wliieh it" EiiU ' Held It on its own ground. •■ The -entries-for the show-were a record, ' and, tlig "Juflges spoke most enthusiastically of some- of -■ • the--exhibits, wiich thej"«4)d ;Wi}uld take priies iit' any show. The hew show ground coiMtttts-of 14 acres <tf Jgnd on 'thte' Kast Wiharo*iMatamaita Rood, about half a mile front the Matamata township. The Matamata Hall Committee held its -annual concert on show night, the artists including .Mrs. Maurice-Jones (uee Miss Owen Kvaus), aud Mr. T. T. Gaiiaiul (Auckland). There was a large attendance, and it Is expected that the debt on the hall -will be reduced by about £20 as a result. -Matters in connection with the formation of a Matamata Town Board are beariug a bright appearance, and a further meeting to draw up boundaries will shortly *be held. When this work Is completed a petition will be forwarded to the Governor asking that a proclamation be Issued. The Matamata branch of the New Zealand Farmers' Union held Its annual meeting Oils week, when Mr. A. Bowler was reelected president for a seventh term. It was decided at the meeting that representations be made to the New- Zealand Education Council for the Inclusion of practical 'bookkeeping on the syllabus of public schools. Mt. li C. B.mks, a member of tie Auckland Education Board, who te a member of the Matamata branch, stated thart he w«s In favour of the sugsrestion, bnt the trouble was thut the syllabus was already full. Members were of itlie opinion that several subjects of less use than book' keeping could be dispensed with. KOTOKTJAThe Chamber of Commerce, on Wednes-' day night, further considered the question of the taking of run 81, Ngongotaha, by the Forestry Department for tree planting purpose*, and passed the following resolution:—"That this Chamber opposes the Betting apart for afforestation purposes any land fniitable for farming, and that a sub-committee be elected, with full power to take nny action that may be deemed advisable." In connection with the closing of the Whakareivarcwa native srhool to European children. Mr. K. I). Wood, headmaster of the Rotorua District High School, on Wednesday received Instructions from the Auckland Education Board c to admit European children now attending Whakarewarewa native school. Mr. F. C. Davidson, chairman of the meeting of European residents of Whaka rewarewa wtilch protested against the removal of their children from the school there, sent n telegram to the Education Department at Wellington, and received the following reply from -'the- Dennrtirient:— "Additions t° pnbllrf "(iflbtiol Quftft nearly/- i'mnpJtMil. and will prnvide T ample' eecdnimodiulon there, and Tender enlargement of native school unnecessary. Hone residents will sec necessity of relieving overcrowding by sending children to public gnhool as proposed."' It Iβ stated, that rli'e new additions to the Rotorue Djstrint High School are n lons way from completion, and that lit least three weeks must ellipse before the rooms will be available. Sunday Inst being Sir Joseph's Day, St. Joseph, the patron saint of the convent school. Rotoma. and the date being the anniversary ot the foundation of the Sisters of St. Joseph, the occasion was markedby the adherents of St. Michael's Church, who nssembled lv the scJioolpoom and presented the sisters belonging to the Order with a purse of sovereigns. The preseniiccompnn.vlng address being read by Dorothy l'rlctor. More tiian 50 trout were secured on Sunday by Sir Joseph Word, the Hon. A. 1* llerdman. and party, at ilauiuraua on the fly. 'flint the fish were lusty and vigorous was shown by the good ftght they put up. The party was delighted with the sport. The violent thunder and lightning which passed over Itotoriia on ilondny caused two of the machines at Okere to be put out of commission. On Monday n piece of galvanised Iron iv-lre was found lying ucrota one of the transmission Hues at the slxjnile peg. How lt»jrot there is a mystery, I bat it evidently was a.factor. In jtbc,.damage at the power stiitlon. The atmosphere continued strongly charged -with deetriofluid all day vesterduy., wliluli im-peded t'uo necessary repairs. . '. " ''* ■i> A meeting called by Mrs. Clarence 'Linden, a visitor from Australia, to consider ways and means of raising funds towards a recreation in connection with the Government sanatorium for the comfort and enjoyment of Invalid soldiers, was held on Wednesday afternoon at the matron's room In the fculldinß. It was decided to hold a cafe cbantant 111 the Government Gardens next week. Arrangements were made for an o-ppn-air concert, attendance of the town band, and other attractions. A collection will be taken tip towards a enuse worthy of every support. The following officers wore elected: Convener, Mrs. Clarence Lindeu: hon. president, the matron (Mtes Brandon): secretary. Miss TrevlMitck: and a general committee oX lady visitors.

MORRrwsvnxfc Mr R. W. Dyer presided »t the monthly sitting of the S.M. Court. C. Stanley sued D. Campbell for £3 7/6, balance of money owing on a ploughing contract. It was stated that Hie defeinlant originally engaged ~~tbe plalntitT'B brother, T. Stanley, to de the work, hut the latter went to the war, the plaintiff eventually carrying oot the work. Through alleged carelessness on the pert of the pftilntiff the plough got mislaid, ami Campbell incurred loee of time In tracing it. After a deal of evidence in which it appeared that no agreement In wrltinsvliad been' made, the Magistrate "decKled to non-«nit the plaintiff. S *' Mr' W. >KHardy, president, occupied, the chair at the recent -monthly meeting of the Farmers'- Union (MorrinerUle branch). The .matter, of the farmcts owning their own saleyards in the various "districts was furCher discussed. After some discussion it was resolved ito iuform the Executive that the branch favoured taking no action. A letter was received from the supervisor of technical education to the Auckland Education Board, giving Information thereto re fnraiers , classes, and stating tliat a variety of subjects would be dealt with, pertaining to fanning Interests. Mr ,1 W. Hadfleld had been appointed Instructor' Twenty-four members handed in their names ac pupils. A very strong feeling was displayed over CUe action of the Education Board.in not closing the school .while the epidemic of infantile paralysis was present It was resolved to wrfbe to the Evocation Board requesting it to <»ase down the Morrlnsville School nntfl such time as the <Heease nae abated. Reference was also made to the urgent need fnr dlemtectinc the pciooL A. new member, Mr W«oiley was elected. ' Hies Alice Reid, a daoghter of one of our local townsmen, was married recently to Mr James B*U. «f aalcombe. The Rev. E. Blahop performed tie ceremony- Tbe weddteg took place at the parents' residence. Two cases of scarlet lever lave been tbported here. A welcome was given to Sergeant-Malor Haoedef, who fcas Jnst leturned from tbe front. Daring the coarse or a speech, the SerceaoMlajor related oh experiencesT and w»s emp*Btle regarfrße the neceesitj of all eligible men proceeding to Hie seat ot war Sergeant-Major Uoncrief Has received a commission, and will be returning to tbe front shortly. Be has been very fortunate in having received only one eflcht wound, and suffered from an attack of dysentery. The SerjreaDt-Ma.lor wns In the trenches from tbe time the New Ze&laudera Jmdcd nntu tbe jritttawil. .. wu,lDaere

iAt' the recent lawn tennis tonrnament, Mueller and O'Brien were successful amongst the men, and Mrs Shaw won. tne ladies' competition. OhubA. Mr T. B. Mooney, who has been headmaster of the Onura. Public. School, left here this w.eefc to take up his duties as first assistant at Takapuna School. During his six years' service he completely revolutionised school matters, in,that he lifted the Institution from the position of an ordinary bush school to one of the most proficient under the Auckland Board; and the grounds, wuich upoa bis arrival were covered with bogs and rubbish, are now beautiful to look upon. Before his departure he was entertained by a very representative gathering of friends, and he was also the recipient of suitable presents. To the toast of his health several speakers testified to the good work done by Mr Mooney, Ms painstaking care for the comfort and progress of bis pupils, and deep interest in all matters pertaining to the progress of the district. Naturally, the token of esteem which Mr Mooney mostly appreciated was the present from his pupils. A large number of children and grown-ups were at the post office on Tuesday morning to, farewell our old friend aud schoolmaster, and hearty cheers, were given for him as the coach drew out. At the last meeting of the Ohnra County ' Council the following motions were carried:—That Cr. Ronayne's action In letting metal contract at 1/11 per yard (4,000 yards) be approved. That the County Council be formed into a.'.recruiting committee, and each councillor's riding be deemed a ward •under bis- control. That the resident engineer. /Tttumarnmii) be asked, to have balance of money on Kakahl Road expended In.culvertine. and widening Turners on eet-ond mile of formation on above road. That"the,clerk of Council act as secretary otdlstrict recruiting committee. That all single men, medically fit, who have not volunteered for service be discharged from the Council's employ, and those discharged from serving be reinstated. That the Council Chambers be not used for any meetings unless by special consent in writing by the chairman directed to the clerk. That the engineer be authorised to have a permanent man employed on the road from Ongarue to the Government whare on Otangiwai track. That the clerk write to the Minister of Lands, requesting him to have all roadIng money they have collected from bind in Upper Waikaka and Akatarewo Roads expended at once to give access to the settlers in that part. That the engineer's action In letting Waitewhenna Road formation contract to Mr M. Dougherty be confirmed. That all rates be sued for after 31st March, 1910.

The chairman bas Riven notice of motion for next meeting:—That the motion voting money to the Belgian Relief Fund be rescinded, with a view to applying the money in recruiting and patriotic purposes; that the clerk write to the chairman of the Recruiting Board stating the willingness of the Ohnra Couotv Oouucil to do all in its" power to assist the Government in giving the voluntary system a fair trial, but councillors to a man are in favour of conscription as the fairest way out of the difficulty. TE AROHA. ' On Wednesday evening the Mayor (Mr. W. Norreil) waited upon the Hon. W. H. Herries, and urged the importance of providing an extra siding at the railway station, which had already been promised by the Department. Mr. Herries said the matter would be looked into on hie return to Wellington, and it was probable that something would be done after the 31st inst. Messrs. D. McL. Wallace and C. A. Sellnrs joined the Mayor In the request that the traffic bridge should be widened along the full length. Mr. Herries stated that a vote of £CBO was on the Estimates for widening the centre of the bridge, and to make a turn-out span, to allow vehicles to puss. The work would probably be carried out in the near future. It hnd been delayed by the shortage of iron girders, and be again suggested that irouhark stringers should be used to facilitate the commencement of the work. The matter would be put before the Minister for Public Works. At the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening Mr. - G. A. Cull, manager of the Bank of New Zealand, was presented by the Mayor, on behalf of the residents of Methren, with a handsome Illuminated address. It was signed by members of the Merhven A. and P. Association, Tennis Club, Mount Mutt Road Board, Methven Racing Club, and - many business ' people. In making the presentation, the Mayor said what was Methven.'s loss was Te Aroha's gain, while the Hon. W. H. Herrics Kiiitl Te Arolia had been fortunate in its bank managers, nnd Mr. Cuff would fill the position as ably and successfully as his predecessor, Mr. W. Brodie. The monthly meeting of the Borough Council was held on Wednesday evening, Mr. W. Norreil (the Mayor) and Councillors T. Stanley, J. D. Morleon. W. Mackle, .T. Brown, J. M. Bell. W. Burrctt, and C. Rayner boim: present. A claim from Nicholls and James, solicitors, for expenses, £3 13/0. paid by W. H. Robinson In connection with an accident through falling into n drain, was referred to the Legal Committee. Permission was granted P. A. Caudwell to erect n workshop for-Joinery manufacture. It was resolved to ask the National Electrical and Engineering Company for a quotation for 50 meters. An order was received from the Miitnmatu County Council for 300 yds of metal, the Works Committee Mating the order could be fulfllled at once. A letter wns read from the chairman of the Recruiting Board, thanking the Council for its promised belp in the new recruiting scheme. The Chief rienlth Officer wrote, stating the onus for providing a suitable building for, a.. morgue was placed upon tho BorouKU Council, but the expenditure djlrj.nz-.Oie..present strera was not warranted. Letters were read from the Right Ron. W. F. Massey and the Hon. W. H. -llerries, stating consideration wpuld he given to the Council's application for the quarry reserve. The Valuation Department wrote, asking the Council to nominate some person to act on Its behalf as a member of the Assessment Court. This was left to the Finance Committee. The monthly meeting of the Plako County Council wae held at Te Aroha on Thursday. Crs. J. B. Thomas (chairman), C. Smith F J. Eastwood. .1. Brady, F. W. Walters, an* J. Orr being present The Council confirmed the special order for a loan of £1500 for No. 8 road. It wss resolved to make special orders for drainage areas In Walhou and Shaftesnury. The Council decided to declare a special order for raising a loan of feeo for the Piakoitl drainage area, and to strike a rate of ljd in the £ for the raising of the £1500 loan for No. S road. The Public Works Department advised having authorised the expenditure of £327 for metalling Ngutunanga Road. A letter <*rire read from the Public. Works Department, stating that £36 15/e, being the unexpended balance of a grant for Goubins' Bridge, could be utilised for the purpose of metalling the approaches to the structure. Letters were received from the Department of Lands and Survey in regard to the legalisation of Maungakawa-CambrMee road Sedrton Road. Jt was resolved that the legalisation, be proceeded with. The Pnblic Works Department wrote *»Ung oit as the Council had not given a eutaUMial reason why the work on Baker's road tnS? W^ I " , ' U WOB *«£S that It could be The letter wn« «3J«U * '«t« was receive! 52£ H» bad ten termed. Cr. WalterTstated £M 0 had been spent in tte summer on that ™ Uculir section, an* it w» taldrtto refer the matter to the Minister. Intt* "L^*"" , * ,, "* tt was decided tSkTttev ehoold be erected WJleP e necessar? especially in the -Walton " |^C^TVul« a ;rwS 8 »pe n r

WAIHI. The following are the names of ex-popile .)f the Wai hi District High School who have lieen placed on the roll of honour, which was unveiled toy the 'Mayor, at a ptfblic function yesterday:—Captain Algle, teacher, 6th Haurakl; Sergeant-Major Athol •N. Anderson, Wellington Infantry; Private Fred Arden, 6tsi Hauraki (killed in action); Private Sydney Barker, iliith iNorth Auckland; Private Edward Bestic, Fifth Reinforcements; Sapper Daniel R. Campbell, iFourbh Reinforcements; Private Edward J. Campbell, Earl of iLiverpobl'e Own; Private Ernest Coombe, Australian -Forcer■"Wentenant Alan Cooper, 6th 'llauraki; Lientenant Jo-hn M. Corbett, Third Reinforcements • (killed in action); Private .Leslie D. Corbett, Ambulance Corps'; Private William Comes, Jfierl of Liverpool's Own; Private Claude Coutts, 6th Hauraki; Gunner Stephen U. iDarby, Honvitzer Rnttery; Private Samuel Darby, Ninth 'Reinforcements; Private Sidney Davis, Field Engineers; Private George Dunstan, 6th Jlauraki: Sapper Peter iF. Ellis, New Zealand Field Engineers; Private George Eltringham, 3rd Anekianu; (Private Harold J. Fawcett, Ist Auckland iForce; Private Frank Fugill, 6th Uauraki; Private William Geard, ;ird Auckland; Sergeant Walter Geard, 3rd Auckland; Private Alfred P. •Grant, 6th Haurakt; Private Fred Grymes, 4tli Otago; Private Albert >Haines, 6th Hauraki; I'rivate Walter Hendry, Cth Hauraki; Sergeant Guy HeaseU, 10th North Auckland; Corporal K. V. Hollis, 6th 'Hauraki' Sapper Bert Hunt, Auckland Field Engineers (killed in notion); Private •William Hunt, Auckland Field Engineers; Corporal E. H. W. Hunter, 6th Hanraki; Sergeant Herbert Hutchinaon, Uth Hauraki; Sergeant Leonard A. Johnson, Sixth Reinforcements; Private James 11. Keven, 6th Hauraki; Private William Lane, Lord Liverpool's Own; Francis E. McAneny, Tunnelling Corps; Private Eric B. McAneny, Tunnelling Corps; Private Clarence V. HeCarthney, 6th iHaurakl; Sergeant B. McGeehan, 6th Hauraki; Sergeant Thos. M. McGeehan, teacher, 'North Auckland; Private Roderick 'Mcßae, Cth Hauraki; Private Donald Merry, Ninth Keinforcemcnte; Private Charles Milne, 4th Waikato; Private Leslie Milsom, 3rd Auckland; Lieut.iFarrier William D. R. Morrow, Private Percy W. Morton, 6th Hauraki; Private .Hugh J. Miillins, 16th Waikato; Private Reginald Murray, 6th Hauraki; Private eelwyn G. Moyes, Ninth Keinforcements; Llentenant ißobert N. Morpeth, 6th Han--1 raki; iLance-Corporal Gerald Morpeth, 6tn I'Hanraki; Private Moore Morpeth, 6th Hauraki <«lled in action); Sergt: Jack Nic.holeon, «tn Hauraki-, Private Daniel B. O'Connor, teacher, Canadian Main Body, 1 Private James P. O'Shea, 6th K*»™U Corporal J. Harry Pattullo, 6tli Hauraki: Private Norman Pattullo Canterbury Transport; .Lientenaut Justin P° .Samoa and Eighth Reinforcements; Private Harold Pennell. Tunnelling Corps: Private John Saunders, 6th Hauraki; Private Joseph Saunders, 6th Hauraki; Private Joun fieobbie. 16th Waikato; Trooper Leon Scott, Australian Lleht Horse; Private Thos. J. B™eetan; WeHinKton' Battalion: Pay-Ser-geant Dkvld 'Stafford, «th, Hauraki- Qnar-termaster-Ser]|eant C. A. Swears, 6th Ha-u----rakl" Ser-eant A. Roberts, Ambulance W: TM?ate dßrtle fhorburn, MtJi Swtii Anckland: Private Barry Trlplow Ist Battallon Trenttam Heshnent; Private Leonard Trnscott, Seventh Reinforcemente; Private Percy Turner. 6th Hauraki; Private Ernest Vosper. 6th Hauraki: Private Robert wat--80?, Itii Hauraki (killed in action); Private James A. Williams. 3rd Auckland: Private John Pareons, Earl of ILiverpool's Own; Private Tom Pascal, 6th Hauraki; Private Joseph A. Govan. Ninth Reinforcements: (Private "Fred H. McAneny. Eleventh Reinforcements; Trooper Charles Ford Australian Light Horse; Private Jasper W. Olphert, AmTMlance Corps: Corporal L-aas O Samson, Lord Liverpool's Own; Private Aiex Mnrrav, Ninth Reinforcements: Private Frani R. Slcvin, Thirteenth Reinforcemente- Corparol Robert Henry Ist Battalion, Lord Liverpool« Own Private Joseph «. -Walmsley. t,th Hauraki, Private Edward Ganley, Ninth Reinforcements; Private Edward Thos. Price, Main Body (killed In ectioni.