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MAE TON. LICENSING COMMITTEE. Before proceeding with the applications at thn annual meeting of the Manjtwatn Licensing Committee yesterday, the chairman said that ho wished publicly to state that everything had been quite as it should be. Tho Health Department had been most indefatigable. in supplementing tho efforts of the committee, and tho committeo had bestowed most painstaking attention to tho work. During tho last three years there had been a marked improvement in all tho hotels in tho Manawatu licensing district. All ,the applications were granted, subject to the Health Officer's requirements in several hotels being complied with. PAHIATC A. The Woodlands Hunt Club held a successful run on Tuesday, on Mr. Mcxted's property. The weather was line, and about 40 followed the hounds. Tho jumps were stiffer than usual, and as several youngsters were tried, throe spills were registered. Tho members of tho club and their friends wore entertained at afternoon tea by Mrs.. Mexted. Tho class of horses used was a long way superior to that of last year, promising record performances in the club's steeplechase at the end of July next; (JAIITERTON, The Princo of Wales's Birthday passed quietly in Carterton. Thero was 110 special military demonstration. Tho Carterton Brass Band played a football match against Dalefield for a dinner, and woro victorious by G points to C points. GREYTOWN.', . TJie annual children's fancy dress ball was held last Wednesday evening (Princo of Wales's Birthday) in the Town Hall. It was well patronised by dancers, and tho gallery was crowded witli onlookors. After the children had finished, the floor was cleared for dancing for adults. The weather hero has been all that could be wished for, and feed is coming on splendidly.
FEATHERSTON. Thoro was a good attendance at. tho weekly dance of the Firo Brigade held on Wednesday night. The floor was in good order and ■rimsic was supplied by Mrs. A. liurt, assisted at intervals by Miss Laury on. tho violin. An extra was played■ by' Mr. A. Higgisou, who with .Mr. C. Lust, acted as M.C. On Wednesday tho men played a liockoy match with tho Paka ICoura Ladies' Club, tho men . winning by two goals'to nil. Mr. T. Tidswell was referee. ' ; Tho funeral of the late Mr. Solomon O'Donovan took place on AVeduesday afternoon at Fcatherston Cemetery. Tho.Rev. D. 0. Hampton officiated at the graveside. PARAPARAUMU. . . Mr. and 'Mrs. J. Cruikshanks Jiavo purchased a phyje hero, and liavo now settled down ae permanent residents. It.came as a disappointment to many of tho congregation attending , tho Anglican Church when it was found that tho R.ev. E. Jones was not to succeed tho ller. . Mr. Stealy as vicar of . tho parish, However, wo. have tho consolation, of knowing that Mr. Jones will continuo to reside in our midst. ■ The social and concert in aid of the Ten-' nis Club was a great success, and tbo club will benefit handsomely by it.: . Sevoral visitors from Christchurch havo been staying hero 'of' late. As■> a health resort, Paraparaumu has few equals. Preparations are being made by tho young ladsca hero for. tho leap-year danco- ; they propose giving at an early' date! ■ • 'Football fever does not exist hero! Everyone'is. for cricket, and the. Paraparaumu Club-won the Shield, which now reposes in tho; clubrooin.
XII? E AHA. - .'.Mr. Pedersen, a settler at Atoa, was buried, on Monday. Deceased only recently camo to the district, and was very much esteemed. Ho had been ailing for a considerable time. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs. Pederson and family. Mr. Joseph Dawson, of bridge-building fame, lias drawn plans for a 450 ft. span suspension bridge, for erection.at Paroniata on the Porirua Harbour, by .the Hutt County Council.
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Dominion, Volume 1, Issue 216, 5 June 1908, Page 9
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