PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume LXI, Issue 62, 14 March 1930, Page 16

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

MATAMATA. The "Motamata Chamber of Commerce hm decided to send a deputation to "VelUiiKton in connection with its overtures to thi ' Minister of Lands urging the purchase of several Matamata estates for closer settlement. Mr. R. D. Ward, who is leaving .\fm a matci to take up his residence in Auckhnd" was tendered a farewell social on T ue c day. and was presented with a leather suitcase by the tennis club as a token of appreciation of his services. TAURANGA. At the monthly meeting of the BoroiMi ! Council a letter was received from m p Christian, president of the Chamber' ~r Commerce, asking that the Mayor rail public meeting to consider taking R t enK to have the Gate Pa battle site as near-ns possible restored. Resolved to call public lneetinpr. It was resolved that the electric reservr. fund of £3500 bo placed in a soiWtS account at the bank. e A most successful jrymkhana was held in the showgrounds in support of the countrr candidate, and resulted in a substantia'! addition to the funds. Following are soZ of the results:— School pony. ridden doubl.>bat!ko<] • Prime Bros. 1. Phelps Bros. 2. Best naeei liack : M. Perston 1, 11. Merrimati ■> Phoebe Fell 3. Best liunter: G. ilunrohrpiv Nap 1, G. Maud 2, E. Welton 3. Girl rid". Clarice Ilodpes 1, Gwen Heap 2. Girl T \fof under 1L» year.; : Joy Prime 1, Doris Rnh' bins 2. Pat Humphreys 3. Boy rider ovw hurdles: G. Marsh 3. W. Merriman'° n Phelps 3. Victoria Cross: M. I'prstn"! 1' F. Welton 2, D. Kennedy 3. ' ' ' Baby Show.—Baby up to one year- Mr, Lewis (girl) 1. Baby over one ana luidw" two years: Mrs. McFndjen 1. Cham on baby: Mrs. Lewis (bov).