Waipawa.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 5909, 14 August 1890, Page 3

Waipawa.

(_OWIf COBRKSPONDKNT.)

The monthly general meeting of the Fire Brigade waa held last night at the Empire Hotel, Supt. Stone presiding. There was only a small attendance of members, owing to the rain, which fell in torrents. An account of 5s for advertising was passed. This expenditure was caused by some person taking the fire ladder away without permission, and regret was expressed that tho person who caused the trouble could not be got at for payment. — One of the members wrote resigning his membership, and it was explained that a misunderstanding- had arisen under the impression that it was compulsory on members to attend the ambulauco class, and the resignation -was

referred back for reconsideration, as it was

understood that this would mean tho withdrawal of the resignation.—The final passing of the accounts for tho late ball showed a profit of JE2 7s Gd.

To-night the usual lecture on ambulance work will bo given by Dr. G-odfray in the Oddfellows' lodgoroom. The annual meeting of the congregation attonding St. Peter's Church was held last night, the Jtev. J. G. Eccles presiding, and the attendance was smaller than usual.— The Chairman said he was thankful to be ablo to say that during tha paat year only two services had been omitted, and that was owing to the inclement weather. He regretted that the services wero not co well attended as formerly, owing to many being away on visits in the early part of the year, but thanks to Mr Williamson, the services were bright and hearty, and their finances £30 better thau last year. Through the successful efforts of Mr E. Bibby, junr., a successful effort had been made in aid of building , a new Sunday school. The sum of £360 had been raised in all during tho year, which was not so bud, taking all things iuto aocouut. He was delighted at the increased number of communicants, of whom there were fifty-four on tho roll, which was largely in excess of former years. Ho had no words sufficient to express his gratitude for the inestimable sorvices rendered by Mr Williamson, both in the pulpit,* tho choir, and tho Sunday school. He also expressed hie thanks to the choir, whose sbging he liked better than any other. Ho wished also to thank Mr E. Bibby, junr., for his zeal in connection with tho church and Sundiy school, which would be opened shortly. Mr Collett, who had been ministor's warden for thirteen years, wished to retire, and he thanked both him and Mr English for bearing with him so many years,—The year's accounts wero read and adopted, on tho motion of Messrs Collett aud Samuel Johnson.—The Roy. Mr Eccles appointed Mr O. H. Maclean as minister's wnrden.—On the motion of Messrs Collett and J. Bibby, Mr W. White was elected as people's warden.—On the motion of Messrs Oollett and Maclean, Messrs Samuel Johnson, E. Bibby, and \V. Rathbone were re-appointed nominators. — The following were elected as Vestry :— Messrs E. Bibby, K. Bibby, juur., Collett, Williamson, Prattley, S. Johnson, Dillon (Patangatii), Bucha'uan (Hampden), and Ingletou (Kjsikora).—Messrs J. Bibby and Williamson were appointod auditors.—The Chairman proposed hearty vote of thanks to Mr G. W. Williamson as lay reader and organist, to the choir, and to all oonnectod with the Sunday school, especially Mr E. Bibby, junr., to whom much credit was due—Mr 8. Johnson referred to the satisfaction given by tho chairman's intention to extend his operations to Pntiingata, which showed he hud regained his wonted strength and vigor, and the Rev. Mr Kccles expressed his tlmuks for the expression of satisfaction. This closed the business.

Tho Vestry of St. Peter's met after the meeting of parishioner?, when it was decided to hold the regular Vcwtry meetings on the first Mondays in January. April, July, and October, four to form a quorum. A Biib-comuiitteo (Messrs Eccles, McLean, and Williamson), was appointed to consider a report on tho best «vay of increasing the funds of tbo church and report to a future meeting. A report is current to the effect that the Rev. S. Williams has taken a leaso of Mr Nairn's run at Pourerere, but I have tho best authority for stating that it is not true. The coursing match took place at Ashcott yesterday, despite the rough wet weather, and more attended than could reasonably be exptcted. The country was full of water, which did not facilitate operations. Mr Garry took both first and second prizes, a? will be seen below: — First round—Waitiri ran a byo in consequence of the death of Paddy's Market, boat Tinker 11., PaHtirae beat ll.icca.roni. Thistle beat Sovereign- Second round—Waitiri beat Scamp, Pastimo bout Thi-tle. Final—Waitiri beat Pastimo, and for third money Scamp bent Thistle.