PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 77, 24 December 1907, Page 4

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

■.'■•. (FROM "OUR SPECIAL, CO.RHESrONDENTB.)

. '.-,.■■■• . e-«, — •.-. •;.:.::.!■■: • : - " PALMERSTO^v!; ; ':' '""t. ].. The Kiwitea County Council;, at-the meeting on Saturday spoke strongly-on the ques-. tion of the schomq to .protect tho; Oroua Riv€r, and it is evident,' from the remarks passed at tho table, that, the has no intention to throw its lot in:with tho proposed River Board. Tho Chairman was appointed a delegate to the conferenco to do ,hekl early in the year. . ■ • . - V . . The Mayoress, Mrs. Essex,, single-handed, hits- succeedod in raising tho collections for tho district ■ Hospital to close ujxai £150. This lady j although labouring under a disadvantage through ■ haying a broken wrist, has shown great activity in helping on tho movement, and deserves tho thanks, of tho community. It is anticipated ; th'at, as a.result.of Tuesday's collections, tho amount at present collected will bo, largely .supplemented, and that soon tho Hospital .will bo in possession.., of an up-to-dato operating theatre. ■ . . . ■. . ; Thq local Anti-Asiatic League has decided to defor organising, work until after the holidays. At, the Police Court William Waugh was charged, with having wounded Constable Connor with intent to do grievous bodily harm., 110 was. further remanded , till January 1, bail being allpwed in his own recognisance, of £200, and two sureties of £hr each. James Long (Mr. Cooper) was charged with having assaulted William Jacks outside the Commercial Hotel. Harold Doyle stated that ho was close to tho Commercial Hotel on tho night of Saturday,' December 14. He saw complainant going towards tho railway station'when'accused-called him back and knocked him down. Accused then went into the hotel, and left complainant lying on the footpath. About half an hour later ho saw accused on' tho Foxton train, and pointed him out to tho police. After Jieariiig further evidence, the Magistrate entered a conviction, with a fine of £8 and costs, in-default ono month's

'masterton;

: Practice.was engaged in.atTairview Rifle Range on Saturday afternoon ■' by a large number of marksmen, mostly, membors of tho Opaki Rifle Club. There were, some very good scores put up, considering the fickle light at the range, and the fact that tho now " bull within the bull " was used at the 200 yards range. • . Tho Wanganui Rifle Association's meeting on : December 2(i and 27 wjll.be attended by a .largo of Masterton Riflemen. The Belt, and ..the teams' challengo shield are both held by the Opaki Club, and a strong effort is,to-be niado to retain both. _ ~...-.•■ The aquatic carnival to be held -on the Park Lake on Anniversary Day will bo a most elaborate affair, and promises to be one of tho best fixtures tho town 'will have. A water chute will most likely bo a great at-, traction, and a. special meeting of the Borough Council is to bo held to-day\to,consider tho matter. In the evening a fireworks dis-. play and general illuminations are to. bo held, a gondolier event in which will bo a pretty sight. Tho Borough Park Committee deservb a word of praiso for the efforte they are making to beautify the Park extension.

SHANNON.

Sir. James Murray has left on a trip to •Sydney.' . Thero was a large influx of fiax-cnttors into tho township last week-end. A great many residents journeyed to Palmerston for tho .races. ... • i Tho Shannon Crickot Club dofeatcd Mr. H. Groig's flax-cutters by 18 runs.. G. Bonnett, ,of tho flax-cnttors, secured seven wickets for seven runs.

?EATHERSTON.

Last week 649 bales of wool, wore sent away from tho Feathcraton railway station. Tho first trophy match in connection with the Fea.thorston Riflo Club was commenced on Saturday, fi. Williams and J. Reed, with a score of 89 each, aro leading, R. Parker., 81, being next*