COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 1655, 22 October 1919, Page 3

COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.

ashhurstT (Fbom Our Own Correspondent.) The linul mooting of the welcome homo social committco wan held in (lie library oi. Friday evening, when the statements of receipts and expenditure was adopted, and ail documents, p'ttssed for payment. The re- « ceipts totalled £95 9s sd, and the expenditure £35 Is 3d. The balance, iJIO 8s 2d. \W;s refunded to the Ladies' Patriotic Guild. Votes of thanks were accorded the ihembcra of the Ladies' Ptriotic Guild, the chairman, secretary, and doorkeeper, ami all who assisted with the welcome home and presentation. There was a good yarding of stock at the local stock -Silt) on' Wednesday. Outside buyers were in evidence and excellent prices were realised. , Local 'enthusiasts are bus.v with' their ffcrdona and plants, in anticipation 1 of the I'lott'ei- show on Wednesday, December 3rd. P.y auction at the local public pound on Saturday an aged mare realised six eh.iP lings, ana a 2-year-old pony brought ten shillings. A meeting of the public and patriotic committee was held in the library on Friday evening. Mesdames Hopkirk, Shaw, Baldwin, Williamson, Miss Sixtus and Messrs Vincent (chairman), Times, Robson. Burton, and Humphrey being present. The chairman reported that he had advised The officer in charge of the War Funds Office that the committee hail no funds to administer, and had had no financial operations since tinlast audited balance-sheet, lie also read a letter from the Department advising thai notification of the closing of the committee's fund as a. war fund would appeal* in an early Gazette, and thanking the committee for the general courtesy extended to the requirements of the War Funds Act. and for the prompt and correct manner in which the quarterly statements had always been rendered. The committee commenced operations in August. 1914, and of the original members then elected only four served the lull term. Death claimed two member?, and others removed from the district. Throughout the war period the committee did excellent work, and fulfilled the many duties for which it was called into existence, i Happily the war is over, and it was decided thai the patriotic committee be now disbanded.

KELVIN GROVE. (From. Our Own Correspondent.) The Kelvin Grove Hall Society held their usual fortnightly dance on Friday last. The extra, attraction was the waltzing competition, which was won by Miss Lorimor and Mr M. Humphrey, with Miss Turley and Mr Armstrong in second place. The judges were Messrs M. Rosanoski and J. Jensen. Extras were played by Miss Steer and Mr J. Jensen. * FITZHERBERT. (From Our Own Correspondent.) One of the largest gatherings that has taken place hern for some time was that which was held in the local hall last Friday week, when the whole district turned out to do honour to another batch of local boys who have lately returned from active service abroad. As is usual on such occasion* the whole proceedings were marked

! with enthusiasm, qrid ii must enjoyable oven|ing was the result. Music for the dancing j was supplied by Messrs Lawrence and .Scott. Bros., and a good programme of songs and recital ion-., etc., by ;i pa.rty of Palmcrstou performers considerably enlivened (ho evening's entertainment. The following arc, the nanles of those who contributed to the programme;— Mrs Simpson, Misses Simp on, Dickell, and Morgan, Rev 11. 6. Blackbunie a:id Messrs S. Carson, Mor gaii, and Hodgson. Accompaniments were played by Mrs Carson and Miss Djckcll. At, a suitable interval Mr Ilopcrbfi, chairman of the hall committee, apc-logisod for the absence of Mr .J. A. Nash, M.l'.. who was unable to be present on account of his Parliamentary duties, but announced thai an address would be given by Mr i\ MeIlavdy. Air MeHardy, who was greeted with applause, expressed his pleasure at being present on such an occasion, and on behalf of a.ll present extended a very hearty welcome to the following men who were guests that evening:—Messrs Dwidon, G. Mason. J. Shaw, L. Hastings. J. Peterson, A. Lancaster. The Row A. (i. Blackburne and Mr Ivvle also addressed the gathering and each soldier was presented with ii gold sovereign ease, suitably inscribed, as a token of esteem and appreciation from the residents ot Aokautere. Mr Cordon Mason, on behalf o? himself and comrades, tha.nked those pre«ont for the hearty welcome they had received, also for the gift .which, he said, they would all place great vdluo on. "For they are jolly good fellows'' was then sung by those' present, after which refreshments were handed round and dancing resumed till the early hours of the morning. Before the gathering dispersed Mi- riopcroft called for three cheers lor the Indies and gentlemen who had come out from Palmcrston r.nd rendered such a delightful programme. The llianks.e.f the district are also due tn Ihe musicians; 10. the following ladies who had charge of the supper arrangements: Mesdames llnud, Main, Gosling and Scott, and to Mr.Tom .Shaw, who made a very capable M.C., all of whom contributed very largely to the ?nceess of the evening's outing.

BUNNYTHORPE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) At tin l last meetinEf of the Patriotic Committee it was decided to tender a welcome homo on October 30 to Spt. G. J. Print and Pre. F. Larson. As there will then ho only one Bunnythorp'c boy to return home, the committee are making arrangements to have a final function to which all the boys will be invited, and it is intended to make a presentation to each of them as a memento of the part they have taken in fighting for their country. An accident which might easily have had a fatal termination befel Mr F. McKcnzic during the week. While working a Cambridge roller the horses began to back, and being caught by the implement Mr! Mi Kenzic was pinned underneath it. Mis call for assistance was heard by .-Messrs Argyle and Jcpson, who extricated him from his perilous position as quickly as pes'sible. Mr McKcnzio had his legs and body badly bruised, but we are pleased to say tin' injuries are not of a serious nature, and ho is progressing favourably. The first meeting, of the newly-elected Domain Board was held on October 10. Present—Messrs G. H. .Espiner (chairman), G. M. Ransom, C. Anderson, J. Scheldt, A. A. llawke and W. B. Duthie. The

ground committee reported on necessary work to !>c done in the form of general improvements to tlio recreation ground, and they were empowered to have same carried out.

Those interested in the Bunnythoipc athletic sports club are reminded thai Hie annual meeting is to take place djir ing Hie present .month, when the election of officers, balance-sheet and report will be dealt with.

POHANGINA. (From Onn Own Correspondent.) Tito Pohangina Council lias decided to build n number of cottages for their roadmen, and the work of erecting the lirst of tlieic buildings will be put in hand shortly. To lessen the cost as much as possible the Council is arra'njr'ing to obtain the timber direct from th mills, In order to prevent unnecessary delay in building operations the Council at its last meeting instructed the engineer to take steps to have the section on which the cottage is to bo built surveyed immediately.