NELSON NEWS

Evening Post, Volume CVIII, Issue 64, 12 September 1924, Page 3

NELSON NEWS

QUESTION OF A NEW COUNTY

(FROM OUR, OWN. CORRESPONDENT.) NELSON, 11th September. For some considerable time the question of forming a new county, consisting of the Motupiko and Wangapeka ridings of the Waimea County, has been under consideration by the ratepayers of those ridings. At a meeting- of the Stanley Brook branch of the Farmers' Union;-'.held-recently, the matter was further dealt with. Councillors Berryman (Motupiko) and Drummond (Wangapeka) were present at the meeting. M embers from the Tadmor-Matariki branch of-the union also attended to discuss the county . proposition. Messrs.- Hodginsori, Anglesey, and Fawcett thought the proposal was entitled to every consideration. Councillor Berryman, who was the principal speaker, strongly advocated the formation of the new county, which would benefit him personally by a reduction of £50 in his rates. He was one of the largest ratepayers. Ho quoted figures allowing ■ the proportion of rates contributed by the two ridings and the expenditure in same during the last two years, and said they had kept their own.roads with their rates, and through the system adopted-by the Waimea County Council of declaring main | roads throughout the. county they had helped with the upkeep of some of the roads in other ridings, and road board districts. As there were no road boards ■in these two ridings, if they were formed into a county, they would, probably get a Government subsidy of 5s in the £ on their rates, whereas the ■■ "Waimea County only got Is in the £ and probably this year if would only be about 9d in the £. Councillor Drummond was not in favour of dividing the county. He had been-a member of the County Council for ]8 years. Considerable, moneys had been spent on roads in his riding that were not. raised in the riding. Conditions of late years had 'perhaps reversed the order but they should not squeal too soon if they had to pay barck what they had borrowed in past years. ■.. After a general discussion, it was resolved: "That in the opinion of this meeting it is desirable to interview the rest of _ the branches of the Farmers' Union in these two ridings, and then call a central meeting to follow up the inquiry into the advisability, of forming them into a separate county." ■■":'- FOOTBALL. , The football contest between . Nelson (challengers) ■ and Golden■: Bay-Motueka (holders) for the Seddon Shield is fixed for Saturday next, and it is expected that a very large crowd from Nelson will make the journey to.^ Motueka to witness the contest, which is creating great interest on both sides of the bay. The holders have successfully resisted the efforts of both, the Buller and the West Coast teams to take away the coveted trophy, and have yet to meet both Nelson and Marlborough. The-match with the latter is to be played ,afc Takaka if the present holders are again successful on Saturday. The Nelson team is being coached and trained by Mr. Gallagher, of Wellington, and during the last week have been living under canvas at Trafalgar-Park. Notwithstanding the recent defeats met with on their northern tour, the Nelson Union is confident of being able to put in the field a team that will make n a good showing on Saturday. A wire has been, received "from the N.Z.R.U. that Mr. J. Moffitt, of. Wellington, has been appointed referee for the Seddon Shield match. ■.:.,: .WIND-UP HOCKEY SOCIAL. On Tuesday evening a very large crowd asembled at the V.M.C.A. Hall, when a wind-up, social was given the members of the visiting ladies' hockey teams. A. most enjoyable time was spent by all. In addition to dancing, a number of musical selections were given; and several presentations were made. Mr. H. B. Duncan, patron of the Nelson Hockey Association, presented the cup to the winners of the Inter-Island match (North), congratulating both teams on their admirable display that afternoon, and the sporting way in which the girls had received hard knocks and carried on. Mr. Duncan assured the visitors that Nelson was glad to have them in their midst, and to witness the splendid games right throughout the tournament, which had engendered a spirit of comradeship and created friendships which very often continued through life. He concluded with the statement that it must be admitted by all that the best team won, and that he felt sure all would congratulate them on their win. Miss Hill, captain of the North Island team, received the cup amid great applause and cheers for both teams. , The Pope Shield was formally handed over to the association by Mr. tope, and acknowledgment was niade by Mr. Duncan. „■■-.;.■ , ..;. ■ The hockey sticks presented by Mr. S. Kirkpatrick (president of the association) for the best back and forward in the In-ter-Island teams were handed to the winners by Mr. Duncan on behalf of the donor. The recipients, who were greeted with cheers, were :—-North, Mrs. Macdonald (Auckland) and Miss Hei (Poverty Bay); South, Misses Burt and Clarke, both of Southland. . A very appropriate and popular presentation was then made by Mr. -Duncan on behalf of the association to Miss Gordon, the chaperon of tho Poverty Bay team, who, throughout tho tournament, had given first aid and been unremitting in her attention to those who had received injuries during- the tournament, and tho association .'showed its appreciation by asking her to accept a, little gift. In thanking- Miss .Gordon on behalf of the association, Mr. Duncan referred to her as the Red Cross uurso, and assured her that Ijcil help had been invaluable. Miss Gordon, who was received with cheers, said she appreciated the kind thoughts which prompted the gift. It had been a great pleasure for her to be of assistance to (the girls.- : • Presentations were also made to Miss Crdfedder (secretary of the New Zealand Ladies' Hockey Association) and aUiss .Dawson (manager of the Auckland team) on behalf of the association in acknowledgement of the great help they had given. Both recipients were heartily cheered. . -.-.-■ The Mayor (Mr, W. Lock), on behalf of the citizens, trusted that the visitors had an enjoyable time in Nelson. It had been a great pleasure to have them here, and all had enjoyed their company. He congratulated the officials-of the association on the way the tournament had been carried out. (Applause.) The remainder of the evening ■ was given to dancing and music. On Tuesday the Mayoress (Mrs. W. Lock) entertained the chaperons and members of: the ladies' committee at morning tea. On behalf of tho association the Mayoress presented Miss Dayman with a small gift in appreciation of her assistance every evening at the dances etc., held during the last ten days.' A number of the visiting teams left for home by tho Ngaio on Wednesday evening, the wharf being crowded with people to see them off. The .Regimental Band, which was present to bid farewell to their late conductor, Mr. T. Hughes, played several selections, enlivening the proceedings, and cheers were given and songs sung as the ship left her moorings. A WELCOME. M- (At, HiMMp-dnn ftt'reel' Sr;ln'ol oft I'MBd*},' sv«.nins VUs jpamits m 4 ÜbuW.

holders assembled to accord a welcome to the new headmaster, Mr. A. F. D. East, and Mrs. East. The chairman of the school committee, Mr. E. J. Scantlebury, presided, and, on behalf of the parents and residents, extended a welcome. While they all regretted losing the services of Mr. Irwin a little over a month ago, the school was fortunate in securing a, successor to, Mr. Irwin of Mr. East's ability. He assured Mr. East that he would have the support of an energetic general committee, an excellent teaching staff, and sympathetic parents and residents. Mr. Scantlebury referred to the splendid services rendered the country by Mr. East during the Great War. As a teacher he might have claimed exemption; instead, he did what he considered his duty to his country, and earned the proud distinction of receiving the Serbian gold medal for bravery. He concluded by hoping that Mr. East would have a most successful career.' An apology was received from Mr. E. E. Boyes, chairman of the Town Schools Committee, who, owing to a prior engagement, was unable to be present. A message of goodwill was received from. Mr. Irwin, the previous headma-ster. Mr.. G. Piteaithly, senior inspector, on behalf of the Education-Board ex r tended a welcome to Mr. and Mrs. East^ In doing so, he paid a tribute to tho school committee, who, he said, led tho way in securing the proper spirit and interest among the parents and people of the district. He commended the teachers for the satisfactory work they had done bo far. Other speakers were' Messrs. G: Dalgleish and J. W. liwin, inspectors of schools. The president of the local branch of the N.Z.E.1., Mr. A. Douglas, headmaster of the Boys' Central School; Mr. R. Wilson, headmaster of the-Shel- | bourne Street School; and Mr. G. W. Tilelr, chairman of the general committc;.. all of whom gave a very hearty welcome to Mr. and Mrs. East. ;; - ... Mr. East, on rising to reply, was greeted with acclamation. He expressed his thanks for the cordial welcome, and referred t-o the good work done by his predecessor, Mr. Irwin. * During the evening songs were contributed by Mrs. Busch and Mr; G. Page; a violin solo by Mr. E. Knappja recitation by. Miss M. Riley; and a trio by Misses M. and N. Riley and 8.. Cox. Miss MyTa Kirby played the accompaniments: After a splendid supper provided by the ladies of the district an enjoyable evening closed with the singing of the National Anthem. .- .:-.--.