Lovells Flat

Bruce Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 3141, 13 February 1900, Page 5

Lovells Flat

(Fbom Ous Own Oobbkspondens.) . THB FBOPOSBD BULB OMJB. A preliminary meeting re the, above, in response to . the word having been Bent around by a few promoters, was held on Thursday night; in the sohoolhouse. The attendance was large and above expectations. After some dlsousalon it was agreed, by the unanimous vote of the meeting, to go ahead and form the olub, on oonditon that a favorable recognition waa duly oonoeded by the Defence Department. Twenty six of those present put" down their names as members, and about ten more sent in their willingness to join, so that the new rifle company may be counted on to have a membership of at least 40 strong. The. meeting then resolved itself into a committee of the whole to consider a suggested extension of the looal PATBIOTIO OB WAR FUND. Mr Wm. Fraaer, in moving in the matter, said he thought they might appropriately follow on to a consideration of the disposal of some extra money for the patriotic fund. It had been in his mind to suggest that a horse be locally contributed ; -but now, as they had just learned Aft the meeting, Mr David Bowie had volunteered for the Transvaal. Mr Bowie would be In th e strictest senße'of the' term a true representative of the Lovells Fiat district, he having been born and brought up here, therefore he thought it might be more to the purpose, as It was a deserving one, to assist him in some tangible way.— (Loud applause.) It waß was true he had left them nothing apparently to do, as he had offered to provide his own horse and expense of equipment. He (the speaker), however, had no doubt' something worthy of the occasion could be done to aßßist, and to honor their representative of the OtagQ Contingent. — (Applause.) After making some reference in highly complimentary termß to young Bowie's past career in the distrioi, Mr JTraser proposed a motion to the effept indicated by his remarks,; and also nominated a committee to act iii tne matter. Mr Neil Pollook seconded the motion, whioh was carried. 'The question of - ways and means was then gene into. About £10 for the purpose was acoouuted for in the room, and canvassers were appointed to go round the districts, lists returnable by money night. Before' dispersing three hearty oheers were given for Mr Bowie, and three more for the New Zealand boys at the front. [Note: It was freely stated during the meeting that Mr Bowie was certain to be aooepted.] A vote of thanks to the ohairman (Mr V. B. Fraser) for presiding at both meetings brought the proceedings to a oloee. THE SCHOOL TBIP. The annual sohool tiip or pionio took plaoe to the Taleri Mouth on Friday, but the threatening weather of the morning preyented a number from attending. Nevertheless olose npon 80 persons, young and more or less— not so young, reoogniuing they were not made of butter or oarbide of oalcium or other perishable material, attended. These had their reward in a highly pleasant trip. In spite of two or three slight summer showers during the day, the weather was cool and enjoyable. The voyage on the river in the pretty and good steamship in miniature "The Waiwera" was particularly delightful, eßpeoially from the children's point of view. As it happened our trip was timed so that the gallant little vessel met the strong ebb and flow of the tide both ways ; yet sue might have been the battleship " The Terrible " for all th« current seemed to trouble her, and good time was made on both journeys, And at the mouth it is needless to say everyone enjoyed themselves. The fine sea view was appreciated by all, and the qhildren bad glorious fan playing a new game, of ohevy chape with the ware" rolling up on the beaoh. %a short, the school oommittee and a.ll oonoerned— not forgetting the trustworthy «»nd courteous Captain M«£egg and also the Railway Department— are deserving of sinqere thanks for the genuine tre*t they, by the trip, enabled all to heartily- enjoy. N* hitch In the »rr*BgeCT aoowent of any kind occurred to interfere J with the unvarying enjoyment of our little 1 outing by land and a ea, which , ■ ; . •• when next they go abroad.