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Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 508, 15 May 1909, Page 3

(FitOM OUn SPECIAL COEBEfIP INDENTS.) CARTERTON. The polling for tho Carterton Mayoralty resulted as follows: —Adam Armstrong, 287 votes; Coleman Phillips, 191; informal,'' ■;■ 7 Mr. Armstrong, in thanking the doctors for returning him, said thai;ho would do.his best. ■ for tihe borough as a whole, and not for any individual. Mr. Phillips also thanked his supporters, and congratulated the winner, remarking that it had been one of tie best. and most friendly contests which he had been in. The results of tho election for the council were as follo-vT. J! Rathb'ono,'. 366 ivotes; W. S. Masson, 343; C. J. Smith, 303; M. Lavery, 283; J. A. Dudson, 2P3; W. J. Berrill, 242; W. W. Mansfield, 235; W. H. Wbyto, 225;' W.-Jl'Lindop, 169; E. •> Wakelin, 145. The first six were fleeted. The trustees of the South Wairarapa Hospital have arranged to meet _ a committee from the Carterton United Sooic-; ties' Council at their next meeting ;to; dis-' cuss a proposal 1 from tho'societies to donate a bed to the hospital for the bemefit of their members. Past records show that " the Friendly Societies have troubled the hospital very little with their members, which fact should bear weight in inclining the authorities to accept the offer.' ' ■ \ ■ ; LEVIN. The Century Hall was densely packed on Wednesday evening, when D. Bamardo's boys gave their entertainment. The Mayor (Mr. P. R. Gardener) presided, and commended the work of tho homes to , the public. An attractiye programme was gone through, encores being frequently demanded, and a liberal collection was taken up for'tho new hospital at the Girls' Village m.llford, Essex. The ltey. W; J. Mayers made ,a powerful, appeal on behalf of the homes. - On Thursday torenoon the party, was conveyed to the Wereroa Boys' Training Farm, whore they were cordially received by Major BurlinBon, and the boys were soon fraternising with each other, and indulging in a game of football. The visitors expressed themselves as very much indebted to the friends in Levin for'the good time they had here. Levin beat Levin Royerß at hockey On Wednesday; by 6 goals to 2. Anderson (4), Easther, and Wilson scored for the winners, and C. Wilson and Thorne for the losers. . . The opening of tbe Lovin Y.M.C.A. Literary ana Debating Society took place on Thursday, when the question discussed was "-Would . the Now Zealand Parliament be justified "in ' endorsing ;Cabiriot!s action ' iriV presenting a Dreadnought to' Britain?" The Y.M.C.A. orchestra opened the proceedings with . anoverture, after which Mr. Byron Brown commenced . tho debate in the Speaking for himself, he oould;not endorse. Cabinet's . action, but he held 'that Parliament would bo justified in presenting a Dreadnought to the Mother Country. Britain "had not only .to protect herself, but also her' oversea possessions. Mr. F. E. ; Parkor.folv lowed in the negative, and declared that Sir Joseph' Ward's olfer was not- patriotism,' -but jingoism. Prime . Minister''was merely in search.of notoriety.; Tho people did,not givo' tho Dreadnought—it. .was. the Cabinet only that did so. Messrs.-Adkin and Anderson supported tho affirmative,-while thq Rev.T. F. Jones and Mr. Vincent opposed'.. A vote \yas taken, ;when the negative was carried by a large majority. ' Hie 'fortnightly meeting of Horowbenua Lodge, U.A.0.D., was held on Wednesday, when six new members. were initiated, and two more proposed; "A".committee 'was . set. up to ; make arrangements.!for„a', social.;' ■ Hui Mai (Manakau) Football Clubaro to, hold a social and dance- on-Wednosday, May 26. . . '.... • OTAKI. ' ; Two hockey matches, wero placed-in tho district on Wednesday:'afternoon. —The Otakij girls completely vanquished" To . Horo Club' by eight goals (scored.Jiy Miss Kilminstor's, Mias Hurley 2, and Miss M'Cleland 1) to nil. Tho local men's team- defeated Manakau by six goals to" one. Levin forfeited to Rahui. .On Wednesday night„the sanatorium .patients and staff wore' tendered an enjoyable entertainment, when the members of the local Girls'. Club staged "Women's Parliaments" The piece was well performed, and at the conclusion tho company , wis Entertained at' supper. , ' , ; : Mr; Robert Home, of Island Bay, has purchased a,farm at Ohau..' ," ' v , At a largo meeting of ITo Horo ratepayers on Wednesday night it was suggested that arrangements be County Council,'and a. ; strqng .committee'wilß elected to work in. conjunction :,with; .other commpittees yet' to be '. elected the district. It is stated that meetings-may bo held to object to the'proposaK• •' ■ An entertainment was given, on .Thursday night by the boys of Dr.- Bamardo's Homes, when there was a. large':audience; The pro. gramme, submitted was greatly,.enjoyed,, V Mr.' Stanford, is.the'.oohtractor for repairs to iho . Otafci Maori, Church. Tho. work of restoration will l commence almost, immediately. .» There is a good deal.of Sickness,'chioflj influenza, in the district at.-the. -present time. . : . .. .... SHANNON. Mr. J. R. Stansdll has sold the freehold of his'business premises. It was decided at a general meeting, of tho Bowling Club on Tuesday to-. hold a ouchro party, to bo followed by .'a danco, on Juno 1. There is a: likelihood of the Bowling Club separating from .tho-' Shannon "' Bowling and Lawn Tennis Company!'" At the usual weekly, meeting.of tho local branch of the LO.GI'f.; this' week tho ; Rev. Mr. M'Kenzie was initiated into tho Order. A concert, the object. of which.was„to;raise funds for tho establishment'of a euchro club for the coming winter, was held at Tokomaru recently.. Among . those ■ who con-tributed-to the. programme were the JEssea Wilton, Kelly, M'Kenzie,.. .Silvester, and Boyd, and Messrs. • Guy, - Law,. Southoombe, Burge, and Boyd. A pleasant danco followed. The School Committee rather justified their election'by taking off their coats and doing a bit of hard work on the 6chool premises this week. . ; , WOO.DYILLE. ' At • a meeting of the Woodvillo ■ Borough Council on Thursday night, tho ostimatod profit for' the ensuing year, was. returned as £400. A sum; of £200 is. to be, transferred from the water account to tho general ac* count. The Library Committee' was , restricted to' an expenditure of £15 for tho purchase of"' new hooks. The Bakerstown ratepayers petitioned the council to have tho water, mains laid, in that'part of the borough. The matter was referred to the Works Committee. Tenders are to bo called for the .erection/of' the' grandstand on the' l'ecrcation ground. " Mr. Joseph Bottomley, proprietor of tho Central Hotel, died on. Thursday night, , The erection .of. the. cheese, factory is", progressing vory:satisfactorily, and settlers will soon bo able to! deliver their milk there, j At present somo of them are making, very long trips on acoount of their not being ablo to disposo of their milk, at tho. Mastertou Koad Cwanwry. • , .