MATAPU.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 17 June 1924, Page 12

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Q . FARMERS’ UNION. MONTHLY MEETING. There was a good attendance of members last evening at the monthly meeting of t-lip- Malapn branch' of the Farmers’ Union. Mr. 11. Free (president) occupied the chair. ‘GENERAL. Minutes of the Dominion , executive meeting, held on Glh and 7th May, were received and tabled. The chairman congratulated' members upon the excellent results obtained in the root crops competition, the average yield obtained being the highest in the provincial branch competitions. Air. AY. T. Seed referred to the union meeting to he held in Hawera. on June 24 for the purpose of electing the provincial executive committee and president. He considered that the branch should be represented.—The chairman rquestod that all members who were able to do so should attend. Air. K. Shprpe. who was nominated by Air. L. Precce, was elected as a member of the branch. It was decided that a- visit be paid by branch members to the Stratford demonstration farm on a date to be arranged.

SCHOOL, CHILDREN'S COMPETITIONS. Air. AY. T. Seed intimated that the judging in the root crops and calf--1 caring competitions, open to pupils of Ibn .Mata pu School, would probably take place during the week. —Consideration was given to the question of presenting prizes to the winning and placed competitors, and ..subscriptions were donated to the prize fund a® I'MCw. Messrs. AY. T. Seed 10s. C. AA ill is 10s. R. Free Cl, G. Kcmbley 10s. and F. Koskin 10s. The chairman stated that others could be depended upon,, anil the total suhscriplKjus would allow for the presentation of first, second and third prizes of 10s, 7s Gd and As rmmectively in each of the carrots, mangolds and caff-rearing (two sections') classes. ANNUAL SOCIAL. The lion, secretary (Air. It. Treweek) asked for a iccunsidei arion of the decision io hold the annual social and dance on June 27. a.s it had subsequently transpired ihat the elate would clash with other similar functions. — Considerable discussion ensued, it being finally ro-olved to advance the, date one wee!: and to hold the social on

'Tim r e,--rotary intimated that the presentation of prizes gained in the blanch root crops competition would he no’do at the social, ind also that a number ot musical Jems were being arranged lor. (hi his suggestion, it was derided to request Messrs. C. AY.

Deem (Department of Agriculture) and l ( . Gillanders .(Hawera) to make the presentations, it being also resolved to issue invitations to the president and members of the provincial executive, 'the non. secretary and the M-.O.’s were appointed t.o arrange the evening’s programme. Messrs. R, Treweek, A. Hooker and L. I recce pvore appointed ns Af CVs and Mrs. F. Ho,skin and Air. o’ y £i.s doorkeepers <\ menls were made for hall' decorations catering and. other details in preparation tor the function, the chairman, in conclusion, urging that no efforts would be spared .to ensure its success

rr a meeting of householders held at le ttoti last night the following were elected to the school committee": Mrs. MoAsey Mrs. Grierson (secretary)', T J H Hurlev 61, ■ C lairmail) ’ L - Crann, Major Macaulay, the new divisional commander for the Taranaki division ot the Salvation Army, arrived at AVnnganm on Friday afternoon. The major is a man of wide experience, and during the war saw service in France. Gu his return to New Zealand he was Increased compensation to workers. 10 the interests of employees and employers was hoeing studied, the Hon G. ■ Anderson said when speaking of the , «ov ol iiment insurance operations at the opening of the new State Fire offices m New Plymouth on Friday.

Our riding breeches are the best of cut procurable and the quality the best. AVe have the good wearing tweed gabardines or cords. These are all reality and strength. Then our sons a daughter, and a number of cylinder leggings in brown are crood wear. Call and get your breeches and in to reed with extra, material for durleggmgs at ; the N.Z. Clothing Factory H awe ra.—Advt. J ' WILL 'QUICKLY FLY. Chamberlain’s Paim Balm is good for any use to which a liniment, can be put. It will cleanse a wound and cause it to heal quickly. Applied to a bruise, it relieves the pam and prevents excessive. discolouration. Any kind of a strain or sprain, rheumatism, lumbago or neuralgia, will all quickly fly before its magic properties. The effect of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is speedy and lasting—Advt. J A STORY WITHOUT WORDS. A well-known business man of Wellington recently w.Mked into AVardell’s in AVillis street, and placed 2s Gd on the counter. AAithout waiting for any direction, an assistant promptly went to the shelf on which was lined‘a number of bottles of Baxter's Lung Presciiei and handed out a, half-crown size of this famous preparation. The man knew what was wanted, because the customer regularly calls for this fine old remedy when- he is attacked with bronchial trouble. There s nothing better on the market than “Baxter V’ for coughs, olds niul similar afflictions that are so preijlent at this season of the year. . An autumn cold is often' more insidious even than a winter one. You need have no fear, however, if you keep a bottle ot Bax 1 or’s Lung Preserver handy. “Baxter’s’’ has been on the market for over 58 years, and is the favourite everywhere. It also possesses splendid tonic properties, which build up the body and help it to resist future attacks. \ T ou can get a generous-sized bottle ot Baxter’s Lung Preserver for 2/6 at any chemists or store; or, better still, get the family size at 4/6. 53