PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Dominion, Volume 2, Issue 513, 21 May 1909, Page 6

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

(FKOM 088 SPECIAL CORIIESP INDENIfIJ _■■■' ■ "♦ PALMERSTON. Tho horso ridden by Mr. D.'Bennett, of Awahuri, fell whilst following the hounds at Fitzherbcrt East on Wednesday, and Mr. Bennett again broko the collarbono which was fraoturcd last season in tho bunting' field.. -."'....- , It is quite possible that the membors 'o{ tho local branch of tlio Woodlands Hunl Club will deaido to hold a Hunt Club Steeplechase- during the present season, though, U far, nothing definite has been decided. A man named John Sullivan was admitted . to tho hospital on Wednesday suffering front a dislocated shoulder. ' Ho is progressing to* wards recovery, as, also, aro the other two victims of accidents—the boy Edgecombe and the sailor from Foxton, Matthew Moore. .- Tho selectors (Messrs. Webb, Crump, and Garner) have picked the following Associa-. tion team to represent Manawatu against Wellington on June 3, at Wellington:—Goal, A. Forsaitk (Old Boys); full-backs, A. Kors. lake (Post J. Walkley. (Old Boys); halves, H. M'Grogpr ; .(Phoenix), H. Soron. son (Post Office), D. Simmouds (Old Boys : forwards, K. Tait (Old Boys), J, Kit (Old Boys), W. Crump 'Post OfficcV H. Tucker (Phoenix), and B. Webb (Old Boys). Emor--goncies: bock, G. Watchom (Phoenix); forward, G. Hammor (Post Office). Crump has been chosen skipper of tho toain. ft will leave for Wellington by tho evening train on June 2, . . '

CARTERTON,

Yesterday being Ascension Day ':': service* were held in St. Mark's Anglican Church by, the Rev. R. Young. A fine mob of fat cattle, on'.route to the freezing works, were driven 'through Caj> torton yesterday by two well-known drovers. The animals looked exceedingly healthy, and' should make splendid boof. '.-■'..-■■

LEVIN."

Tho Levin Ladies' Hockey Club received* visit from..tho Otaki ladies on Wednesday, when tho visitors proved tho winners hv J goals to 2. Misses Francis and Stuckoj scored for tho homo team. Tho local ladies, being only a now combination, had no ouanoo against their more experienced rivals, but

Misses Reading,' Butt, and Stuckoy played a good game. The Levin ladies entertained their visitors to afternoon tea in the tennis court. Next week Levin will encounter tho Ohau ladies in tho Horowhenua Association competition. In tho inon'c competition for the Glackin Cup, Levin- boat Otaki, after a, fast,and interesting game, by 5 goals to nik

Messrs. W. H. Gallichan' and T, Williams' are certain candidates for tho vacant seat on/. tho Lorin Borough Council.

Special evangelistic services are to bo-con" ducted in Levin Presbyterian . Church, commencing on Juno 21, and continuing for ten. days. The Rov. Georgo Budd, ofTTeilding, will bo tho missioner.

On Wednesday evening a welcome social was held in honour of tho Bor. S. G. Comp>'"'. ton, who has succeeded thoftev. A. E. Woreley ■ as vicar of St. Mary's Church, Levin, > There was a largo attendance,, and Mr. N. C. Holdaway, people's warden, introduced Mr. Compton to his parishioners, ' asking them to give" him a warm welcome to' their homes,' and assist hini in every possible way. Mr, Compton thanked the company-for their ~ hearty reception of hie wife : and - himself. Since their arrival in Levin they had received nothing but kindness and good wishes. He appealed to them for thoir co-operation and sympathy in the work before Mm. Tho Rev. J. White (Presbyterian) arid tho Rev. i 1.,1T. v Jones (Methodist) also heartily welcomed Mr. Compton, and trusted that, alt tho churches would work togethor in harmony. Mr. Holdaway proposed a hearty vote, of thanks .to the Rev. H. Braddock for his. services, during tho vacancy. During thi lZ mm s a ? nsical • Programme was gona through. Overtures, \vere played* by Mesdames .and .Hanlnn's, songs com ■■-■ tributod by Mesdames Gapper. Gardener, and tfirss, Miss Froeman, and tho Rev Mr Compton and Rev. Mr. Braddock. and i violin solo by Mr. Hayfield.

SHANNON.

Messrs. T. Bowe and Akers are aHowinu • swrtsmca to shoot over thoir propertias m \tne Moutoa district on payment of a small amount, tho sum so raised to bo handed over to tho Palmorston North Hospital' Soiho heavy bags, principally ducks, havo Voon obtained on Mr. Akors's property. ■ I Several members of the. Shannon Lawn Tennis Club drove over to Foxton on Wednesday night, the occasion being tho annual euchre.party and dance given by tie Foxton, Tennis Club. . . ■ Mr. Carter, of the Shannon Meat Company, has. sold his roan gelding Arapata W a well-known patron of pony sports _A welcome social will I>o tendered to tho, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Compton on Fridaynight. ' Druids intend to hold a public installation service in tho new hall 10. They are also organising a minstrel .'■ troupe. , . .''.'■'..'.■. Court at Pahncrstoa North this week, William Smith, of Shan- ' non, and Robinson, of Tokomaru, weio fined for broaches of prohibition orders. Patrick Holt was charged with having procured' ,< liquor for Bridget HiDman, a prohibited per. ' son, but the case was dismissed. The case against Melville charged with driving a motor-car through Shannon in a manner dangerous to publio safety, was alsa dismissed. ■-.■'.'■ •*"*•

OTAKI.

• :■ The hockey match played here on-Wedw». day between tho ltahui (Otaki) and Manakau. resulted in a one-sided contest owing to tho visitors arriving with a weak team. In the first half, five goals were scored by tho winners, and throe in the Bccond. Tho victors deserved thoir win, and, oil tho wholo, played woll throughout. Kilmister and Kohu proved dangerous hitters occasionally, while Bull had a tendency to undercut, Roll' mg the ball in from ont of bounds nonplussod many of the novices, while solno of tho older hands understood it hut littlo bettcr.: During tho-game a Maori youth W struck on the head, which occurranoo temporarily suspended play. At a meeting of Manakau rosidonte" oa Tuesday night it was decided to inaugurate' a social in honour of Mr. James Carroll, who is leaving tho district.- For many years Mr. Carroll has been a well-known resident, and took a hand; in many local functions. As a member of tho School Committeo ho has also done good work.