COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIII, Issue 430, 22 June 1922, Page 10

COUNTRY CORRESPONDENCE.

ASH HURST.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) 'Hie congregation of the Methodist Church entertained Miss Holly Evans at a kitchen (ea on Friday hist. There was a large number present and musical and other items were rendered by Misses li. Williamson, F. Korshaw, E. Shaw and .Messrs ,]. Evans, J. Seurlo, J. Korshuw, VV. Evans and J. Mumuler. Appetising refreshments were indulged in, and u most, enjoyable time was spout. Miss Evans was the recipient of many useful gifts. On Tuesday owning a couple of motorcars rnn into each oilier in the Gorge and .sidl'ered .some damage. On Friday a large motor-lorry broko through the second small bridge from this end. ll would bo interesting lo know how man) motor vehicles meet their \\ aterloo in (ho Gorge each year. On Friday evening an enjoyable danco mi;, held m Ihe Town Hull, when Mr A. Jensen carried out the duties of M.C. The music pwas played by Mrs Wilson, Misses t'iisiles, Dunpliy anrl Messrs Johnston (violin), Wright (concertinn) and Jensen. On Saturday teams from the Woodvillo and loeal hoy seoills played a football mulch. Although it was a strenuous game neither side registered any score. The Old Hoys' Palmerston North team and Pohuugina played their match on the local grounds on Saturday, the result of ti well contested game being six all. RAUMAI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The efl'orl by the Acclimatisation Society lo introduce red deer lo the valley has not met with great success, as some person has shot four ol ihe young deer, which had been obtained from the Paraparaumu farm. Among the recent appointments ut' Justices of the Peine appear the names of two local residents, Messrs J. U. Buhner and W. Howell.

Tim Ideal pulnolii: committee, at a meeting |ie|,| recently, decided lo disband. During iho win' llio conmiittee gave each soldier from llio district a. farewell social, tojjroilier wiili a suitable present, .Now, as their duties have come to n close, it was ileeideil to hold over the small credit balance fur a time, until some, decision is arrived ai. about, a memorial, for the Pohangina Valley. Tho rise" in the price of rabbitskias has induced some people to try trapping. One man is reported to have secured 500 in a very short time. lii the summer months there is a great demand for water on the terraces overlooking the river. Several wells and artesian bores have been tried, but with little success. Mr li. Akers has now solved this difficulty by installing a hydraulic rain in a stream on his property. If lifts the. water to a height of 170 ft to the terrace above. The quantity lifted amounts to 2500 gallons per day, The shoot for Mr D. Balmer's trophy was held over the 300yds range. The chief scores were: P. Leamy, 48-0-48; A. Baliner, 45-2-&\ -T. Rowbotham, 42-5-4?. Mr \V. Hunt's trophy was shot for over the 500yds range ami was won by J. Brooking. The County Council is planting more tveps in the ground known as the Ferry road reserve. The trees a few years ago are now growing well. When this area is planted it should prove a valuable asset to the county in year.-, to come. LINTON, (From Our Own Correspondent.) A" very successful concert was held in the Linton Hall in aid of the Church of England funds. A party of performers v.ere very kindly motored out by Messrs S. H. Lancaster and J, 11 Grant, and llieir ell'orls were much enjoyed by both old and young. Two items were given by the Linton school children under the Misses Rix, both being very sweetly sung. A dance followed, Air Jos. Batchelar being M.C. and Mr 11. Paul contributing (he music, and a very bountiful supper was provided by the ladies' committee, the whole providing a most enjoyable evening.

BAINESSE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The first anniversary of the Sunday school was celebrated by a concert, held in the school on Friday. Owing to the fine weather prevailing, there was a large crowd present from the surrounding districts, especially Rangiotu. The Misses Karslors and Mr Schaw had had the arrangements for the evening's entertainment, in hand lor weeks past, and their efforts were so successful that everything went oft during the evening without the slightest hitch. Tin; items were of the very best and were- all rendered efficiently. Most remarkable ol all was the way in which the juniors delivered their various parts. The singing ol Mi<s R. Palmer, who came out from town for thu occasion, was keenly appreciated. Alter the concert, the Rev. White, in a short address, thanked all present lot thenliberal support, especially those who helped to prepare the children., and the teachers of the day school for the loan of the fchool. In conclusion, Mr White said that the parents ought to do all in their power to encourage the children to attend Sunday school regularly; an irregular attendance could do fiiem little or no good. iur White, then presented the prizes won by the children. He also made a presentation 10 Miss Edna .Metcalfe on behalf 01 the senior girls as a slight token of their gratitude for the help she had given them mi the weeks preceding, and on the night of the concert. Throe cheers were then .-ailed tor Mr White and all present sang me fir*t verso of the National Anthem. After supper, a short dance was held, Miss Mckenzie, supplying the music and Messrs I,rammer audDewis fulfilling the M.C.'s dutwa. Mr \lve played an extra waltz en no accordion.' The takings at the door w: 11 go towards the Sunday school funds, which will benefit very greatly. The following was the programme rendered: -Opening recitation, Horace Ogilvie; "-Now the lay is Over," all pupils; recitation, \. lord duet, Maggie and James Akuira; Ma ee Blind Mice," juniors and Mr Bob Elliot, song, Mrs Alve; recitation, Sehna Ua ■ net' duet, Avis Grammer and Edna MetMe; "Noted Characters," V Fond. Ida Prlato, F. Wheeler, and A. Ogilue; character sketch, senior girls; ,ong Ms Mop; recitation, Mr loud; song, Mi Wheeler; duet, Mrs Metcalfe and Miss 1 aimer; dialogue, senior toys; song - Pallister; nigger sketch, Joe Ahe.se ad il.,,rv West' poi dance, Mrs mint and SrWimld; song, Miss Pahner- dtaSue, senior girls; song, trio Mr and Mi, pfllister and Miss Harker; stump si tech. West; double quartette. 'Land ot Hope and Glory"; closing recitation. 1-lXe Ogilvie. There was a mimber ot encores throughout.

S-HANNON. (From Our Own Correspondent.) SHANNON, June 22. Vrrangemeuis are well in hand for the Venerable Rede's childrens annual fancy ,li W9 ball, which is to be held at an euilj "\Vord has been received by the Borough Council thai the £4500 loan tor workers dwelling- is available. The period o the •loan is 36A years and the rate ct interest 44 per cent. Ihe business people of shannon now pmi)lov a iiielii-waicltman, and the council has been asked 10 erect u lirebell and perhaps eel a chemical lire-engine. " The Shannon Oair.v Co. is paying out i s 7,1 for hutior-l'ai supplied during May, mid a further piymeni of 2d per lb for December. .Tr.nuarv and February supplies. Ai tin lie; meeting of die Borough Council Ct Murray gave notice of motion to move "that a loan of £2OOO he raised for street ill.] I'ovellieiil-. The railway goods sheds at Shannon will now be closed ai 12 noon on Saturdays instead of Wednesdays as before. The change to Saturday will be welcomed generally.

RONGOTEA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tlio dual sliool for K. J. Anion's |>i'i:'i> resulted: M. !•'. Mnxland, 63-67-8-13 k; II [lowpll 64-65-7—136; T. Blaxland, 64-68-4-136; D. McMillnii, 60-68-7—135; t\ Hansen. 60-67-7—134: K. .J. Ainoit. £6-66-2—134; A. Hint/, 66-65-2—133; I. lions, 65/68-0-133; L. Ross, 63-62-5-131: R. McMillan, 63-66-2-131; Win. Lyall. 57-59-14 13C; J. Dftfter, 66-60-4—130; F. Wright,

61-64-4-129; W. Foster, 61-64-4-129; C. Hum 61-52-14-129; I). 11. Ueattie, 61-66-2-129; I!. Hammond, 68-60-10-120; W. (Virmy 60-64-4-128; I'. Campbell, 57-64-3-124; H P. Handera, 55-54-8-117; T. Mathe.son.' 56-50-6-112, _ , Miss iJoreen Cavo i- ; nl present an, inmate of i! private hospital in Pahnerston North. Wo are pleased to hear (hat she i~ progressing fuvonralily after an operation for appendicitis. Mr Griibuer is Mill confined to his bed, mending very slowly alter n severe illness. 'lln' Rongotea Miniature Hillo Club's recent shoots resulted:—9th Juno: R. McMillan 63-66-129, li. Hammond 58 60-118, ,1 Diifler 66-60-126, C. Hunt 61-52-113, I) McMillan 60-68-128, A. Hintz 66-65 131 P. Hansen 6067-127. 11. Howell 64 65 —129, 1.. Ross 63-62-125, Tom Blaxland 64-68-132, F. Wright 61-64-125, W. \nicv 60-64-124. M. F. Blaxlanrl 63-67-130, P. Carnpboll 57-64-121, W. Foster 61-64-125, P. Hogg 65-68-133, I). Beattio 61-66-127. 11. Sanders 55-54-109, W. Lyall 57-59-116, I Mntheson 56-50—106, E. J. Arnott 66-66—132,, Huh June: L Ross 69-64—133, I''. Wright 68-63—131, Tom Blaxlnwl 65-65-130, A. Ilintz 67-70-137, ,1 Dafter 66-66-132, R. McMillan 66-69 135 C Hunt 54-62-116, K. Gardner 63-67 -130, F. Hogg 65-67-132, P. Campbell 61-67-128, 11. Sanders 65-61-126, P. Hansen 64 66-130. ,1. Hogg 66-63-129, A. Je5,,,., ~,., 66-66-132, I). McMillan 53-65-113. E. J ' Annul. 63-69-132, W. Foster 65-59-124, M. F, Bhuland 67-66-133.