PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 455, 13 March 1909, Page 14

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(TEOU OTJB SPECIAL COBEBSTONDENTS.) . .''" .' ♦'.■• — -r. .;' ■-

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At a special general meeting of the Ballanco Dairy Company! held on Thursday morning, a resolution was confirmed altering No. 10 of the articles of association, bo as to read: "The directors may, from time to time; make such regulations and by-laws as they shall think lit for the management of the business of the company, provided the same be not contrary to law or those articles, and in particular the directors may purchase- milk and materials from all, or any, of the shareholders or other persons as they may think fit." Tho season for the company has been a great one in all respects, for, despite the continued-dry and hot weather that has recently been expeTioncod, tho supply has kept well up, the past month especially boing a- record one as against a similar period for any preceding year sinco its inception.'"The"test for! the month averages 3.9 over tho whole supply. The company will be paying out over £SSOO on Monday next to suppliers. For the past few weeks exceptionally fine and hot', weather has been experienced, but it has fortunately been tempered with heavy dews in tho early morning. 'Considering the season of tho year, it is doubtful if tho country .has over looked or been better. Proof of this is easily discernible, in the excellent condition of the various classes of stock, which arc-'-botlv on-tho Toad to ■the market or still".uv'tho paddocks"-CThe''splen-did'and. satisfactory returns: that ■ aro still being published by the various dairy companies are also a tjestimonial to the wollbeing of the district, as also -the- fact' thatit is doubtful whether the farmer has been able to .have his proverbial "grumble"—at least none have been heard. ; ■

Considerable work is being done on the roads, and metalling is being carried on on all sides. On the roads from. Pahiatua to PongarOa; over forty teams are at work. The road out is simply dotted vritU contract camps, and Pongaroa and thfe boast will (for the first time in its existence) soon be in uninterrupted communication ,-with this town during the winter. . 'Tho funeral'of Mrs. Esther Mitchell, stepmother., to Mr. C..R. Mitchell, of, the-firm of Mitchell and Griffith, "* took placo this week at tho Mangatainoka cemetery. On Wednesday evening tho local . brass band played 1 a number of selections in ono of tho squares. Tho night, being warm and calm, the concert was well patronised by citizens. ■■

A joint muster.of the :Pahiatua Mounted aud Rifio volunteers was held 'in the Drill Hall on Wednesday evening, but the attendance was extremely disappointing—only nine men turning up to represent tho two corps. It was unanimously decided to disband both. Stops are being taken to , entertain and make a presentation to Mr. R. B. Ross, member for, tho' district, ■. ■ .-■■ ■ , .

The Borough Council. held their monthly, meeting on Monday evening. ,A deputation representing tho residents of Scarborough and the Pahiatua County Council waited on tho-council with the object of securing 'a further subsidy towards forming the , Scarborough footpath. It was explained that since tho first amount had been granted the levels had been taken, and proper plans prepared, which showed that the original estimate was too low, and, i<l order to have tho work properly carried out, they asked the council to meet them with a further grant. * .After some ,discussion the council agreed ; to grant a further £17. The treasurer's statement showed: General account (dr.), £867 10s. 7d.; library account (dr.), £5 Is. 9d.; interest account (cr.), £592 9s. 6d.; district fund account' (dr.), £280 2a. 10d. levator and drainage extension , account (cr.), $373 16s,'lid.;* ~ /.- . . . ;... , ~--. , . A me'eting of those interested in forming an agricultural and pastoral association for this district was held on Tuesday night in tho Commercial Hotel. About twenty-five of those ihterested'sn£\the proposal wore, pre>.- ; sent. Mr. H. Tbsswill wiw voted frf the chair, and, after a few preliminary remarks, suggested that, as Captain J. B. Whyte'-had-been convener of tho meeting, ho could .hist explain.- the' business •on hand. '" Captain .Whyto -pointed out that! tho neighbouring towns-of Woodvillo and'Eket?,buna could run shows, and ho could not see why. Pahiatua could not have one of its own Ho suggested a combination show—horticultural and pastoral—with sufficient items of competition in tho way of jumping, trotting, etc., to draw both exhibitors and competitors. At present i considerable .".mount<,of. money.,'was going, aut of the district-every year which could and' should ,bo kept hero. From an educational point also he considered that tho rising generation of farmers should have the opportunity of studying and learning matters of interest near at home instead of having to go outside the district. A properly-con-ducted show witlj competitions for children would tend to this end. Messrs. R. Smith, 'A. Macfarlane, J. D. Piper, K. M'Lenifaiv,' Evans, Boyd, Lilly, and J. H. Richardson all Bpoko on the matter, and, on the motion of Mr. J. C. Cooper, seconded by Captain "Whyte, it was resolved, "That a committee by appointed to consider the question of forming an agricultural and pastoral association in Pahiatua, and to report to a future meeting." )A large committeo was then set up to thoroughly canvass the district 'with a view to ascertaining what support would bo given, and to report at a-mqpting'to.be.held, on April 6 next. Mr, 'Tosswiir'was'elccted | chairman of the interim committee. • •■ ! OHAiTJKE. The weekly meeting of the Ohakune Town Board was; held on Tuesday. night, Councillors Athy (chairman), Wilkio, Quinn, and' Butler being presont. : ~.,■•.,. .....■..■ The board's engineer wrote statins that his report on the proposed high-pressuro water scheme would bo available at the end of the week. ';. ' ;■■ . • Mr. Jennings, M.P., advised that a tender had been accepted for the new Post Ofuoe. Mr. Hall, an applicant for employment, was informed that his name would bo recorded for'future reference. .".'. V-.'" ■'.'■ The Under-Secretary for Lands wrote that, his Department could-not make-any allowance out of the money received for the cash sale of town sections:; ....„ .... It was proposed by ! Councillor. Wilkie. .i.'jd seconded by Councillor Butler that the letter from tho Labour Department re the'-wcekly half holiday be handed;to tho,*bpard's;sblicitor to deal with.—Carried;' fi'"^'.'>?'■, Several applications". for leases 'of'* sectionsabutting on the river.'.banks ;worerdea'lt'. with, and it was decided to-leaser, part'-of the land' referred to to Mr. Olson for ;6s. per^Weelc; ,, for 21 years, the board reserving the'right to cancel tho lease at-any timo by giving threo _ months' notice in writing, ana tho occupies of tho land-abutting on tho land to bo leased to havo ■ tho right to re-lease euch land from Mr. Olson. Mr. C. Scaletti's application; for a lease of land abutting on a road was dealt with, And. it was resolved that;, tho applicant be.-ini formed that tho board would call for tenders for the lease of such/land. •'■::,. Tho following resolutions wero carried :— (1) That.all occupiers, of sections bo.notified that culverts must bo.put in within a specified time, otherwise they would be'. constructed by tho board, and charged.to,'tho owners of tho sections. (2) That in order to protect tho board's interests, and'for thb safety of pedestrians, the owners of verandah posts be notified that the same must bo built out to tho full width of tho footpath. Tho board's solicitor is to .bo consulted as to 'he shortest notice which may bo given to such owners to exonerate tho board from liability for any accidents that may occur through the verandah posts not being built out to full width of the path. (3) That in view of tho absence of tho clerk, that the board's solicitor be instructed to proceed with the valuation roll at once. CARTERTOK". A party of Seventh Day Adventists are at present camped a,t South Carterton.' It is some years since this sect held a camp here, but when they did their mission was a very successful ono. . '

The massive challenge cup presented to the Wnirarapa and East Coast Pastoral and. , Agricultural Society by'the Belvedere, Taratahi, I'arkvale, and Dalefield Dairy Companies for 'the milking competition at the show is Hug exhibited in. the windo\y of a local tobacconist. Mr. H. Feast, the well-

known dairy fnrmer, of Ahiakouka, has the honour of being tho first winner. Matters concerning tho forthcoming municipal election aro very quiot hero. So far, nothing is known as to whether tho presont oouncil intends seeking re-election, but it is stated that the Mayor (Mr. W. Moore) is retiring. Mr. J. T. M. Horusby, ex-M.1 , .. is mentioned as a probable candidate for that position. i A very enjoyable danco was held on Wednesday evening at Dalefield in aid of tho hall funds. Excellent music was provided, and the floor was in capital order. Mr. W. Kobinson, who is leaving hero to take up employment with Mr. J. S. I'epper at Groymouth, lias boon presented with a useful brief bag by tho members of the Carterton Brass Band. Councillor John Hart presided at a special mooting of the Borough Council on Wednesday evening, when tho .special order regarding a lotin for the installation of drainage, in Rhodes Streot was confirmed. Tho solicitors for Mr. Arthur Yates claimed £40 compensation for damages done to his section in High Street by tho raising of tho road to a lovol abovo his land, and thereby backing the water on to his property, thus decreasing "its value.,. The council decided to recognise no liability. Mr. A. W. Jones, through his solicitors, wrote demanding £190 10s. for extra work done to the streets and paths, not in tho specifications, and a refund of £36, being, penalty alleged to have beon wrongfully imposed. A letter from the- engineer was received, and full consideration of the matter was adjourned till the ordinary meeting. Tho tender of Fred Burling at Is. Id. per yard was accepted for metalling tho southern end of Brooklyn Hoad, and that of, H. H. Goodin- at Is. 10d. tho southern end.,' , Oliver and Henderson tendered Is. 10d. for 'tho latter contract, tho resultant draw being in favour of H. H. Goodin. On Thursday afternoon the annual jn.spection'.narade of. the Wairarana companies of tho sth TUiahino Riflo Battalion was held at tho Belvedere Range, tho InspectorGeneral, Colonel Davies, being present. LEVIN. After more than four weeks extremely hot weather, elight rain fell yesterday morning. Grass and fodder are very parched here at present, and stock owners aro hoping for heavy rains to seo them'through tho winter. Tho townspeople are also anxious, as their tanks arc dry, and the water races aro not wholesome. ; ; .- ''. The-: Presbyterian bazaar, which was open nights,- closed with tho substantial balance of £75., This result reflects crediton all-confce.rned, especially on tbo ladies' guild, .■and;VMrs.;.'iPapwortli," secretary. ■ EiTHERSTpN. /■SIr.V Aitehison' ■ has successfully overconio tho,complaint,-in horses known as "contracted hoof." In this'disease the hoof, at the toe, is so thick that it causes the heel to contract, quito maiming the horse. A month ago Mr. Philp bad a horse affected with this complaint, and considered the caso hopeless. However, the animal was taken to Mr. Aitchison to treat, and ho devised; a pair'of shoes, which he has patented for this complaint. They consist of a shoo made in two halves, with a joint at the too, and a screwed bar passing through a hole in each heel. By screwing up the nuts on this bar, the shoo is made to expand at the heel. It is put on with a hide sole, to keep; in some softening dressing. Each day the' nuts are screwed up a little, gradually forcing tlie hoof out to its normal shape. The last horse that Mr. .Aitchison. treated was a cripple a month ago, but now is as good as ever it was. ■ Light showers of rain commenced to fall on Thursday. The country hero is in need of about a week's heavy rain. The lake is gradually filling up, and, as soon as the bay calms down, the outlet across tho spit is ,to bp opened. . The. following are results of the games on the Bowling Green on. Thursday after-noon:—Pairs—-tjorenson v. 0. Donald, 17; Nix v: Machon, 12. Merlct v. G. Yulo (s.), 18; Tutbury v. Bentou (scr.), ID. Second R-buiid—Mp'rlet ,vj G. "Yulo (7), 18; Tutbiiry' v. Boht'oh' (scr.), 23. Singles—Sorenson, 24; Knowles, 5. > The Featherston half-company of volununder Lieutenant Sauuders, paraded in fair number on Thursday. They were .taken, to Belvedere, where they joined tho ;Masterton and. Greytown men in an attack exercise cm tho Carterten company. At the conclusion tho men had tea at tho Marquis Hotel. On the way home they paid a visit to tho Greytown-Hawera Show, aud arrived here late at night. Tho Fcatherston Town Board held its monthly meeting on Wednesday night. Two applications for high-pressViro connections were granted. It was decided to request Mr. J. G. Cox to act as tho board's representative at tho. Assessment Court sittings in connection with tho re-valuation of tho district. A vote of sympathy was accorded Mr. J. W. Card (chairman) and family.touching their, recent sad loss. It was decided that the footpaths and watortablca bo, cleaned and culverts attended to during tho'month. In recent tennis games hero Aitchison and Miss Toogood beat Roydhouso and Mrs. Wiukens. Walker and Miss Benton beat Everton and Mrs. Tooker.

Mr. E. Fairbrothcr, of this , district, sustained a severe kick on the forehead from a horse last Wednesday evening. Tho frontal bpno was fractured and the injured man was unconscious for about half an hour. Ho was attended by Dr. Deamer, and is pro'grossingifayourably.;: ".■'.