KAITANGATA NEWS.

Clutha Leader, Volume XL, Issue 73, 20 March 1914, Page 3

KAITANGATA NEWS.

JBOM ODE OWN COER*BP.ONDINT. RIFLE-SHOOTING. The Kaitangata Rifle Club held a '•'liekl ilny" at the local range on Saturday. The day was calm, with slight showers, but those did not prevent a number of the fair sex from turning up taking part. Refreshments were provided, and a most enjoyable day was spent. I" the Field Match the ladies drew for riflemen. The ranges were 300 yds, 500 yds and (iOOvds, Prizes were presented by a number of residents and business people. In a separate ladies' match -Miss Fraser came first, Miss Cameron second and Miss Garry third. Following are the results of the Field .Matc^-

Hep. Tl. .Mrs .Ins Smith (Geo. Anderson) .Miss Kthel Smith (M. Brown) jliss M. Anderson (T. Fraser) .Miss W. Terry (W. OHiver) ..

Miss G. Bisset (W. D. ('arson) 4 ill! Miss Cameron (Joseph Smith) <»:{ .Mrs A. Smaill (G. Middleinass) 5 !).'! jliss Garry (J. Smaill) .. .. 5 (>;; Miss V. Anderson (G. Duncan) Miss W. Fraser (.las. Smith) ..

Miss Penman (W. Penman) .. (i 92 Mrs D. Anderson (A. Smaill).. Miss h. 01 liver (C. Bryce) .. Mrs Brvce (A. Anderson) .. 5 88 Mrs U. Duncan (1). Anderson) l> 87 Miss Stewart (W.J.Smith) .. 7 S7 Geo. Fraser .. .. 2 80 Captain Rutherford S 85 G. Bisset 10 82 The first four riflemen won aggregates for tlie range match. The Cup aggregate for the year was won by Killenian W. Olliver, who, besides holding the Carson Cup for a year, ivins the gold medal presented by Rifleman C. Brvce. Matches were tired on October 8, 18 and 25, November 8 and ]3, December l.'i, January 17, 24 and 31, March 14. The result was as follows:

Rifleman W. Olliver 47] Kifleinan W. 1). Carson 464 Rifleman Geo. Middlemass .. .. 462 Rifleman .las. .Smith 460 Rifleman Bryce 460 Rifleman T. Fvaser 45!) Rifleman U. Fraser 458 Rifleman G. Duncan 456 Rifleman John Smail! 456 Rifleman Jos. Smith 456 Rifleman D. Anderson 455 Rifleman \V. I'enman 454 Jiiflemau \Y. J. Smith 451 BOROUGH COUNCIL. The ordinary monthly meeting of the above was held in the Council Chambers on Wednesday evening. Present: His Worship the Mayor (Mr I\ Soilness), Councillors Donaldson, Shore, Penman, Gage, Stephenson and Wilson. Apologies were received from Councillors McJnnes aud Marsh. CORRESPOXDIiNCK.

ill's Margaret Smith wrote asking for remission of rates collected for section and shop, as the building was very seldom occupied.—Granted.

Mr T. (.'aims wrote notifying sale, of section 2, block XV., to.Mr G. Thomp-son.—-Noted.

I II rM. .Myers, secretary Kaitangata j Association Football Club, wrote asking , permission to use the domain reserve for ■ football during the season, also for permission to erect post and rope fence around playing area.—Granted. The Under-Secretary Public Works Department wrote notifying grant of £IOO (i for £) for protective work at Uyde terrace. —As no plans of the work 1 have been made out and submitted to : the Department it was decided to leave : tile matter over fill next meeting. Jtr Jl. Mc I lines and Mrs Mary Me- ; hues wrote objecting to increased valuation on their properties.—.Received. The manager (A. Willoughby) of the Auckland Inhibition art union wrote asking council's assistance in disposal of tickets.— Received. Hon. .lames Allen, M.P., wrote notifying provisional approval of £IOO loan for drainage work (Granton). —Received.

iii't and Son also wrote in retlie drainage loan.—Received. miain reserve annual balancelaid on tlie table for inspected and to be signed by the k was instructed to take the steps to secure tlie Granton aau money (£100). i amounting to £67 16s were srt stated that .luring the • laymen had been employed in old creek and cutting wiljwintr to the low state of the the good weather had been ake a very satisfactory job. ow engaged tarring and sandphalt on Eddystone and Ex* the church banks nor the on Aitciiison \s road was not ' yet. as there were no teams 0 do the carting. The metal 'I to arrive on the 20th inst., ■temeiits were made with Mr /"'t and spread same for Is 5d renders are called for erect>n Clyde terrace and cleaning ""'t'l and domain flitch. The ■ i , 111 the respective accounts (I)r), £2Bl 12s 2d; UemeHd; Domain (Cr), £6B (' hand-rope in the baths was state and had been rerates for the year were Pa promptly, the outstanding £222 12s Id. The dogw reported having registered 1 there was still a number to 11 f poundkeeper reported hav!ndcd nine head of cattle.— tender was received for old channel and domain > that of A. Clements—clian'•eleple|l,aiD' 28 6d P6r euders f or the erection of IWyde terrace are to be called M at a special meeting.

BEREY STREET DRAIN. ; The Mayor reported that Mr Lee considered that 4ft pipes would be required for the drain, and as this would run into about £7BO the matter was almost prohibitive as far as his company was i concerned. This also applied to the council.—A general discussion followed wherein opinion was divided as to the size of pipes required. The matter was eventually allowed tp lapse, as the council's funds were too low to do anything in the meantime.

j LIGHTING. . The Lighting Committee will take up the question of lighting the streets with electricity, but as the funds complaint | is still pretty bad tenders for lighting on the old system will be called and considered at next meeting. OUTSTANDING RATES. The council decided to charge 10 per cent on outstanding rates after 26th inst., and if not paid after seven days from that date the rates will be sued for.