PROVINCIAL AND COUNTRY SECTION

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 28, 27 October 1932, Page 5

PROVINCIAL AND COUNTRY SECTION

ATTACKED BY BULL Farmer’s Narrow Escape THROWN OVER FENCE Dominion Special Service. Palmerston North, Oct. 26. A Bunnythorpe farmer, Mr. 11. Hughes, had a narrow escape from injury when a bull attempted to gore him. Mr. Hughes was fortunate in that the animal’s horns passed beneath him and he was thrown over a fence into an adjoining paddock. Nevertheless he was considerably bruised and battered by the animal. VICIOUS MAGPIES Kill Young Turkeys Wanganui, Oct. 26. Although the mother turkey courageously defended her brood, a flock of magpies attacked her and carried off a dozen chickens at Moumahaki during the week-end. Both eyes of the mother were pecked out It is reported that whole broods of turkey chickens have been destroyed at Okoia, where magpies are common. SHOW AT GISBORNE An Attractive Exhibition Gisborne, Oct. 26. Gisborne is making a holiday, to-day for the people’s day at the show, which is being held under ideal weather conditions. There is a record attendance. 'The show presents an attractive exhibition of stock and produce, all departments being well represented. ) ANGLING COMPETITION Results from Feilding Feilding, Oct. 26. The Feilding Anglers’ Club held a competition on Labour Day, but the waters in the rivers and streams in the district were too clear for good sport. The competition was won by ME I*. P. Stevens, whose- bag of four weighed 61b. soz. Mr. A. H. Marshall secured a bag of three fish, weight 61b. 30z., and Mr. G. Mai, four fish, weighing 61b. loz. FIRE-FIGHTING HONOURS Awards to Palmerston Men Palmerston North, Oct. 26. Service awards were presented at the Palmerston North Central Fire Station last night by the chairman of the Fire Board, Mr. A. J. Graham, The awards were as follow:—Superintendent W. H. Barnard, two-year gold bar (completing 39 years’ service): Fireman L. 11. Lewis, two-year gold bar (31 years’ service); Fireman G. M. L. Dredge, 25-year gold star; Fireman L. O. Wallis, two-year silver bar (19 years’ service); Fireman G. White, twoyear silver bar (17 years’ service); Fireman J. Marshall, two-year silver bar (17 years’ service); Fireman A. Toon, two-year silver, bar (nine years’ service); Fireman N. Edgar, two-year silver bar (seven years’ service) ; Fireman F. Nesbit, five-year medal; Fireman J. Sweeney, three-year certificate; Fireman S. Nicholls, three-year certificate. HIGH SCHOOL CADETS Inspection at Palmerston Palmerston North, Oct. 26. The Palmerston North Boys’ High School company of the Third Cadet Battalion of the Wellington West Coast Regiment, was inspected this morning by Colonel F. Symon, C.M.G., D. 5.0., Commandant of the Central Command. Colonel Symon was accompanied by Major Potter and Captain G. M. McCaskill, of the Permanent Staff. The parade was under the direction of Major 11. W; Kerr. The machine-gun section engaged iii machine-gun drill, while the other platoons indulged in battle practice. The artillery section paraded at the Slain Street barracks and was inspected by Colonel .Symon during its training. CRICKET AT PONGAROA Annual Meeting Held Pahiatua, Oct. 26. A debit of 5/- was shown in the balance-sheet presented at the annual meeting of the Pongaroa Cricket Club. This was considered satisfactory in view of the times. The report stated that of the seven matches played' the Pongaroa club hart won five and had also annexed the shield. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron. Mr. W. E. Davies; president, l)Ir. M. Kayser: vice-presidents. Messrs. .1. W. Murray, C. Hodder. E. W. Clemens. L. Ballantyne, T. 11. Hopcrol*, If. 11. Smith, R. C. Humphries and S. C. Humphries; hon. secretary. Mr. S. L. Kent; captain. Mr. A. B. Clemens; vicecaptain.' Mr, W. Veitmcyer; selector, Mr. I*. 11. Kent; material committee, Messrs. A. M. Theed, A. 11. Carley, and S. L. Kent: delegates to Southern Hawke's Bay Sub-Association. Messrs. G. Harold and A. M. Theed. MARTON NOTES Marton, Oct. 25. On account of the inclement weather on Saturday the Marton Tennis Club’s official opening was postponed until next Saturday. The official closing of the golf season takes place on the same day. The Huntley School sports were considerably interfered with by the weather on Saturday and the programme will be completed to-morrow. Mr. S. Heed, manager for Mr. 11. T. Galpin, had the misfortune to fracture his wrist while cranking a tractor this morning. The mishap was due to an engine backfire.. The Hawkcstonc Golf Club Canadian foursomes competition is nearing completion. A semi-final played yesterday resulted in Mr. and Mrs. C. C. McDonald defeating the Rev. Leonard and Mrs. Gudopp on the last green by a stroke. Mr. and Mrs. McDonald will now play Mr. and Mrs. Grade in the final. At the Rata Football Club's end-of-season dance trophies won during the season wore presented by Dlr. S. It. Abel, representing the Rangitikei Rugby Union. The club annexed the senior shield, the ■Maori Bhiyld, the Raymond Cup, and the President’s' Rose Bowl (for ehpmpion-of-champions in th? Wanganui union). ■

THE ROYAL SHOW Ground Improvements PALMERSTON ACTIVITIES Dominion Special Service. Palmerston North, Oct. 26. Matters in connection with the forthcoming Royal Show were discussed at a meeting of the Palmerston North Citizens’ Show Committee last night. The organising secretary, Mr. A. Hopwood, presented a comprehensive report on the activities of the committee. Mr. Hopwood said that the showgrounds had been considerably improv-' ed. The old grandstand had been shifted to a new location which would be appreciated by the public, and would now be a good source of Income for the show association. Some 400 trees had been planted' in the grounds, the majority being donated by ' Palmerston North nurserymen. Mr. Hopwood said that Mr. E. Buxton was designing and erecting free of charge an alpine garden, complete with waterfall, caves, and water-races, in the main entrance hall. This garden would be one of the features of the show. Arrangements have been finalised for an exhibition of hand spinning, weaving, and knitting. NAPIER BUSY Many Shops Rebuilt OTHERS IN PROGRESS Napier, Oct. 26. Shop premises renewed and renovated since the earthquake in Napier now total 156. Retailers are anxious to move their businesses from the temporary buildings which they have been occupying under unsatisfactory conditions since soon after the earthquake, and it is the exception rather than the rule to see .a completed building remain unoccupied for any length of time. .At the.present time particularly there is decided evidence of a transfer of the business quarter of the town back to the area which .was occupied prior to the 'quake, and it is almost a daily occurrence to see businesses opening in new premises. Many buildings in the town area are in various stages of construction, some of them having so far only the foundations laid and others having the walls beginning to take shape. Buildings under way in Emerson Street contain 27. individual shops, while those in Hastings Street have 22. in Market Street five, and in Tennyson Street two. The erection of several other large blocks of buildings is contemplated by property owners. in the near future, making available for shopkeepers an additional number of premises to tbo luo, the total of which are nnw under way or have been completed. The indications at the present time are that there will be more shops in the completed Napier than there were prior to the earthquake, owing to the fact that the shops themselves have smaller frontages and cover a somewhat larger area due to street widening and other circumstances. There are, however, a greater number of retailers carrying on business in the town than there were before February 3, 1931.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTES Provincial Activities MEETINGS AND PARTIES At its October meeting the . Tinui Women’s Institute listened to an interesting lecture .on ‘‘Drama” by Mrs. Barrcr, of Masterton. The secretary invited members to attend the meeting at Woodville; The great display of articles for the wool stall of the forthcoming bazaar showed what a tremendous interest members are taking in it. Woodville. At the Federation Council meeting held at Woodyille a prize was offered lor the most original and interesting report. This was won by the Westmere delegate, whose report of the past twelve months’ activities was given in the form of a poem. Makirikiri, The monthly meeting was held in the hall on Thursday, October 13. Mrs. Howard presided over a good attendance. Mrs. Barciuin gave a splendid account of the council meeting held at Woodville. Instead of the usual demonstration, the time was spent compiling the programme for the coming six months. The competition lor tne best "darning sampler” was won by Jlrs. i'arlpy, Mcsdamcs J. Jones and Vercoc gaining second and third places respectively. It was decided to enter a team for the Drama Festival at I’almerstou North. Community singing was greatly enjoyed by all present. A dainty afternoon tea was served and a happy gathering brought to a cluse with tne singing ol the Rational Anthem. Waverlcy. On Friday, October 14, the Waverlcy Institute celebrated its fifth birthday. Mrs. Balter presided over a very large attendance, including visitors from i’atca, Kohi, Maxwell, Westmere and Makirikiri. A most enjoyable musical programme was arranged by members, assisted by a party from Westmere Institute. A very dainty afternoon tea was served and the 'beautiful oirtliday cake, with its five red candles and spray of red geranium, the Wavcrley Institute flower, was cut by Mrs. Howard, the first president. Fordcll. At the October meeting of Fordell Institute Airs. Dale presided over a very large attendance of members and friends, Mrs. Dale gave a very full aud comprehensive report of the council meeting, at Woodville. A most interesting address on “Gardening” was given by Mr. H. Campbell, many questions being asked and answered. Airs. O. McGregor kindly judged the knitting competition, Miss S. Amon, Alcsdames 11. Campbell and L. Bruce being placed in class A and Mrs. L. Bruce, Miss i'iyger and Mrs. R. Campbell in .class B. Jt was decided to hold an open night on Thursday, November 17, when all the husbands, sons and brothers will be very wclcorii'e. Westmere. Mrs. Laiiibi'rt. presided over a large attendance of members at the October meeting of Westmere Institute. Several new members wore welcomed, also visitors front neighbouring institutes. Miss Dawos, dclogate to the recent council meeting at Woodville, gave a splendid report of the gathering. An excellent lecture and demonstration on "First Aid” was given by Miss McCarthy, assisted by Miss Hall, both of St. John Ambulance, various members taking the parts of the “casualties.” The competition, “Best lunch for a child of 8 to 10 years,” was won by Mrs. Brownlie, Mesdantes R. Taylor and Blennerhnsset gaining second and third places respectively. It was decided not to have a birthday cake this year, but to donate the money Io thy Rest Homo tit I'araparanmu. New song books have been purchased and a very pleasant time was spent in community singing, led by Mrs. Lambert.

CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Sequel to Collision SETTLED OUT OF COURT Dominion Special Service. Palmerston North, Oct. 26. The claim of Clement James O’Brien, Civil Servant, of Palmerston North, for damages amounting to £925 from Alick McMillan, commercial traveller, of Palmerston North, which was to have been heard in the Supreme Court to-day has been settled out of Court. The claim was for £SOO general damages and £125 special damages for permanent partial disability, injury and pain, and loss of work, as a result of injuries suffered by plaintiff when he was knocked down by defendant’s car at the intersection, of Victoria Avenue and Main Street. STRATFORD RAILWAY The Official Opening “A RED-LETTER DAY” Stratford, Oct. 26. At the instigation ot the mayor, Mr. P. Thomson, a committee has been formed to arrange for appropriate entertainment on the occasion of the opening of the new railway on November 7. The mayor stated that the day would be declared a public holiday. He said, he had thought to see a larger attendance of retailers, and concluded from their absence that they must all be going to Tangarakau. He had though that many people would not be able to go and he was suggesting a suitable form of entertainment at Stratford so that the occasion could be celebrated In a matter suitable to its importance. Any such arrangements apart from the banquet, said Mr. Thomson, should be taken in hand by a separate committee. November 7 would be a red letter day not only for Stratford but also for the whole of Taranaki, and Mr. Thomson had tried to seek the opinion of Stratford business men as to whether a holiday should be declared; ' The Education Board bad. agreed that a holiday be granted to all schools on the line. . In reply to a question concerning tne train time-table, the Mayor said a tram was leaving Stratford at 8 a.m. and returning at 4.30 p.m. Regarding the size of the train, Mr. Thomson said there would be 800 to 1000 people going, and that number on the re turn trip would be augmented by the official parties'. . , ■ . . . Mr. P. Skoglund said it could not be expected that everyone in Stratford would go, aud it would be a good.idea to hold some fitting ceremony at Stratford, it would be an expensive item for a whole family to go, and he thought the children should be catered for. "I would like to suggest spending £4O or £5O on a. fireworks display to be held in the park or on the racecourse,” he added. Mr. W. H. Humphrey said he was m accordance with Mr. Skoglund’s remarks, and thought something ought to be done tor the children. ■ , The committee elected was Messrs. A. L. McPherson, W. 11. Humphrey, McIsaacs, A. H. 11. Amess aud L. J. 1 urric.

THE GOLF GAME Taihape Tourney <■ Tailiape, Oct. 25. ' A highly successful tournament was held by the Taihape Golf Club, and concluded on Labour Day. Showers of rain made conditions unpleasant' on the last day, but nevertheless good performances were the order. The surprise of the finals was the defeat of the local champion, J. P. Moreland, by E. T. Wilson, ot boxton,. 6 up and 5 to playFollowing are the results: Final, open championship, men: -k- ->-• Wilson beat J. P. Moreland, 6 up aud a. Ladies: Miss E. McCartin beat Mrs. R. C. Onglcy, 4 and 3. .. Raukura Handicap (men): L. N. Bradley. • Ladies: Miss M. U. Sexton. Players were graded into sections on scores returned in qualifying rounds and winners of these “flights” were; Men.. J. Quirk, F. Kelly, J. W. Hamill, and Dr. M. Kronfeld. Ladies: Miss L. M. Spooner and Mrs. H. M. Hay. Medal handicap: Mrs. 11. J. O Keefe and R. O’Uallaghan. Bogey handicap: Men, J. Stewart. Ladies, Miss B. M. Spooner. Fourball bogey competition: Men, r-. D. Chisholm and H. K. Jobhn. Ladies, Misses M. Carthew (Feilding), and E. McCormick.

PAHIATUA TOURNEY Pahiatua, Oct. 26. At the Pahiatua golf tournament, the men’s championship was won by A. 8. McGregor, Mastertoil, who beat G. Stevens, 2 and 1. . TT In the Tararua handicap, IL Logan, Woodville, beat J. G. Green, 5 and 3. The lady's championship won by Miss F. E. Badger, who beat Miss G. Swainson, 6 and 4. BUTTER-FAT RESULTS Lower Valley Competition Carterton, Oct. 25. , The Lower Valley Butterfat Competition, hold in conjunction with the Wairarapa Show, was decided to-day, results being as follow:— A Wilkie, breed Jersey, milk 11UJ-, test 44' points 47.532; D. .Sutherland, Jersey cross. 1124, 4.3. 45.112; A. Wilkie. Friesian, 110. 4.4, 44.85; J. McGillicuddy, Jersey. 98, 5, 44.1; 11. Daysh, Jersey, 91. 5.2, 42.94; 11. Daysh, Jersey cross, 113, 4, 42 224 ; W. G. Hodder, Friesian, lib*. 3-<. 4L823; Oldridge. Jersey, 94j, 4.8, T. A. Herrick, Friesian. l V;, A. Linton, Friesian, 120 J. «•>.— " • G Hodder, jersey, 110,3.6, $8.72 ;T. Herrick. Jersey cross, 975, 4.1, Wetherstone, Friesian, 10o*. , 3.0, , L B. Warren, Jersey cross, 90, 4._. 30.460, A. Jamieson, Jersey. 925, 4. 30.1<>; u. Smith, Jersey, 88$, 4, 30.630; Clark, Shorthorn, 88. 3.9, 32.824; C. Smith, Jersey, 84, 4, 31.92. PROVINCIAL PERSONALS Mrs. A. E. Wright, of Palmerston North, and Miss Mclva D. Wright are spending a holiday at Wellington. Mrs. k. W. Mills, of Karori, Wellington,' is the guest of her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Fitzherbert, Palmerston North. Mr. T. R. Moore, of Palmerston North, lias received cable advice of the death of his niece, Mrs. W. H. Plaine, wife of Colonel Plaine, of Longfords, Gloucestershire, England, and second daughter of the late Mr. Frederick Huth Mienertzbagen, of Hawke’s Bay.

The formation of a Royal Naval Wireless Auxiliary Reserve in Great Britain and Northern Ireland has been announced by the British Admiralty. With the object of providing a reserve of operatives trained in naval procedure for naval service afloat and asliorc, in war or emergency, the reserve will lie largely recruited from wireless amateurs owning . transmitting stations. Organised training will be arranged

WANGANUI TOPICS Positions for Boys SPORT AND GENERAL Dominion Special Service. Wanganui, Oct. 26. The Wanganui scheme for placing unemployed boys on farms has continued to operate with success, and positions are now available for seven or eight more boys. The success of. the scheme has attracted so much attention that it has been adopted in Southland and laranaki. Oil in Wanganui River. . Dirty mixtures of oil floating tn thWanganui River have been complained of lately by boat, owners and fishermen. Apart from the annoyance caused to boat owners in having newly painted hulls discoloured, aud to whitebait fishermen in having their nets damaged, it is stated unofficially that the scum and oily matter escaping into the river may be a direct cause of the failure to establish Atlantic salmon successfully in Wanganui.

Hawke Cup Appeal. . As a result of the decision of the executive of the Wanganui Cricket Association to abandon participation jn Hawke Cup contests, the United club has given notice of motion that a special meeting be held to rescind the motion. Although some consider that the competition for the cup retards progress of club cricket, many cricketers are anxious that Wanganui should still be' included in the competition.

Efficient Secretary. At the recent meeting of the M anganui Lawn Tennis Association, Mr. A. W J. Peacock was re-elected secretary. Mr. G. H. Fownall stated that from bis experience as a member of the New Zealand Lawn Tennis Association management committee, he knew that Mr. Peacock was regarded as one of the most efficient association secretaries m the Dominion.

Improving Waste lands. Recently it was suggested that lands owned by Mr. D. L. Bly th and the Newton Lees Estate, Wanganui, should be utilised for the planting of trees, and the question of the release of the lands will be discussed at a meeting of the Landa Board in Wellington. The area in question is waste sand dunes, and it is suggested that by planting them with suitable trees they wiil be comparatively valuable lands. • Other parts of the sand dunes bordering the sea coast north and south of Wanganui are being planted with marram grass by the city council.

Uneinploved Request Refused. The request by Wanganui unemployed that an increased subsidy should be Z ed to the local committee for th(i relief ' of unemployment has been refused in the following telegram, which has been r ceived bv Mr. A. E. Halligan, chairman of the Wanganui Unemployment Committee- —“I regret that the Unemployment Board’s funds will not permit of favourable cosideration being requests made ,to your committee.— Adam Hamilton.”

W TowS Knd of last week whitebait were running in streams near Wanganui in such quantities as to be ** record by old residents. At Kai fish° were caught as fast dinned into the stream, n ith heavy rain S the areek-end, the position has been reversed, and flooding of streams and rivers has abruptly terminated the record run.

Probation For Theft. . . When a young man, charged witn several cases of theft, appeared in the Wanganui Police Court yesterday, the ma<4strate, Mr. J. IL Salmon, said that it was always sad to-see a young of promise besmirching his own career. In the case before the court, the thefts had been committed over a period of three months, and it was ®ot really a <«se fo leniency, but m view of the fact tnat n found [he'Supreme Court granting probation for breaking and enterin„. nc cnsed’s case did not appear so serious. He would grant probation on strict ternu>. aS was committed to probation for two Tears, and ordered to P*jy / • pmes" Detective Walsh said that accused was a capable mechanic, and Mr. Salmon advised him to go on relief work.