FEILDING

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIV, Issue 111, 10 April 1934, Page 4

FEILDING

Railway traffic returns.

FIGURES FOR YEAR.

A decided increase in tire returns from the Feilding railway station are shown in the figures for 1933-34, the outward revenue from goods and passengers increasing by over £BOOO and the inward goods revenue by nearly. £4OOO. For the year ended March 31, 1934, the outward passenger traffic amounted to 21,447 against 18,818 for the previous year, the increasing popularity of the Sunday excursion trains being mainly responsible for the increase. From the above number of passengers the sales of tickets returned £5098, against £5162 for the 1932-33 period. In the outward livestock freights cattle showed a decrease from 7172 in 1932<B3 to 6199 for the period under review, but, on the other hand, sheep sent away from Feilding totalled 189,409 compared with 159,353. Miscellaneous goods tonnage also increased, the figures being 15,276 tons for 1933-34 and 11,973 for 1932-33. The revenue from the goods traffic wes £23,949 for the last 12 months, against a return of £20,829 for 1932-33. Parcels luggage carried vielded £555 in 1933-34 and £635 in 1932-33.

With inward traffic the figures for practically all goods except cattle and calves showed a slight shrinkage, although the financial return was up. Sheep carried in totalled 75,866 compared with 76,556 for the previous year, the figures including the traffic at the Aorangi station, which is ordinarily not credited to the Feilding returns. Cattle showed a decided increase—from 25,038 in 1932-33 to 32,147 for 1933-34, while the timber tonnage figures also swelled appreciably from. 2589 to 3064 for the above years respectively. General inward goods traffic showed a reduction from 21.133 tons in 1932-33 to 20,923 in 1933-34. but parcel luggage to Feilding advanced from £533 in 1932-33 to £636 for the past 12 months. The financial returns from all the above inward headings was £22.964 in 1932-33 and £26.144 for 1933-34, an increase of £3ISO.

Passenger bookings during last Easter gave direct indication that

more people travelled this year, the returns for the period March 27 _to April 2, both days inclusive, showing that 19 first and 560 second class tickets were issued at Feilding for a total revenue of £242 7s 7d. The figures for Easter, 1933, revealed that although more first-class tickets had been sold, the second-class bookings were down on this year, the figures being 25 and 497 in each case. The revenue from these tickets totalled £2Ol 9s 3d, a figure £4O 18s 4d less than that for the Easter just passed. OBITUARY. MRS ARTHUR DERAIER. In the passing, on Saturday, of Mrs Ellen Gertrude Dernier, relict of the late Mr Arthur Dermer, and sister of Mrs M. A. Kirton, of Feilding, the district suffered the loss of one who had been associated w r ith the very early days of the town. The deceased lady was the third daughter of the late Mr William and Mrs Susan AVashbourne, of Collingwood, Nelson, being one of five sisters practically all of whom were pioneers of the dairying industry in the early daj's of Eeilding.

Leaving Nelson at a young age, she went to Marton, where she was engaged in the teaching profession. Whilst at Marton she married the late Mr Arthur Dermer, and moved to Awahuri, and on a property situated between there and Feilding carried oil farming operations. In the early days of the Manawatu A. and P. Association the late Mrs Dermer was a successful exhibitor of high-class dairy cattle and pedigree Jerseys. After some years on the Awahuri property Mr and Mrs Dernier purchased a portion of the Pharazyn Estate, on Kimbolton Road, where they extended their dairying pursuits as breeders of high-class dairy stock. Mrs Dermer was predeceased by her husband many years ago, but she carried on rctive farming until a few years back, when she retired. She leaves two sons, Messrs C. G. C. Dernier, Cheltenham, and A. L. Dermer, Stanway, and two daugthers, Mrs L. Knyvett' and Mrs R. P. Walsli, both of Feilding. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren. The funeral, which was of a private nature, took place yesterday. SCHOOL COMMITTEE NOMINATIONS. NO ELECTIONS NECESSARY. In the case of both the L.vtton Street and Manchester Street School Committees no elections will be necessary at the annual meeting of householders, only the requisite nominations for seats having been received in each case. At tlie Manchester Street School Messrs T. S. Goldsmith . and P. B. Desmond have retired after several years’ service on the committee and their places have been filled bv Mrs P. G. Guy and Mr W. H. Oliver. The committee at Manchester Street will therefore be as follows:—Mesdames K. Boss, S. McDonald, P. G. Guv. Messrs T. K. Hay, J. Campbell. G. .1. Fitzpatrick, E. P. Hosking, G. Watt and W. H. Oliver.

At Lytton Street School the vacancy caused by the forthcoming departure from Feilding of Mr N. C. Harding, town clerk, and a member of the committee for many years, has been filled by the nomination of Mr T. Donald-

son, who will be the only new member on the following committee: —Mesdames M. A. Green, G. I). Pearson, Messrs R. Heald, L. D. Miller, C. V. Jewell, T. Donaldson, J. S. Tingey, J. B. Stewart, Jas. Penney. FARMERS’ UNION. - FEILDING WOMEN’S DIVISION. An interesting review of the activities of the Feilding branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union was presented at the annual meeting by the retiring president, Mrs J. W. Williamson, who took, the opportunity to congratulate the organisation on its financial position and its scope of activity. The year had commenced with a credit balance of £2l 14s and had closed with £39 15s Bd, while the financial membership had developed until it was now 130. However, the experience of the past had demonstrated that the sphere of usefulness of the division could be further extended until it became a very real tiling in the lives of all country women. Touching on the numerous activities of the branch, Mrs Williamson stated it had undertaken the catering at the calf club championship and had provided free luncheon to 80 children. At that gathering the speaker had been invited to present the championship ribbons and prizes. The catering at the Feilding Show had been undertaken again, the club benefiting financially as a result, and thanks were due to all who had assisted in that connection. Mesdames Foster and Ross had represented the branch at the birthday party of the Palmerston North branch, and help had been given at the garden party held by Mrs Mason Durie in aid of the Maori mission funds. i

Continuing, the president said:— “One permanent housekeeper found employment during the year, while 14 temporary housekeepers were supplied. On nine occasions clothing was supplied to necessitous families, and donations were made to various benevolent funds. Two cases of books were collected by members and forwarded to the book club.” Dealing with the branch’s social activities, Mrs Williamson stated that a social evening was tendered Mi's Herbert Foster, the branch secretary, in recognition of her work, and the seventh birthday of the branch was celebrated, when a beautiful cake, tlie i gift of Mrs J. G. Cobbe, was received. From Mrs W. J. Poison were received two photographs associated with the founding of the Feilding branch. A successful garden party had been held at Grassmere, and tbe thanks of tbe division were due to Mr and Mrs Hocken. Thanks were due to Mrs Foster, Mr and Mrs Durie, Mrs Aneell, Mrs Jenkinson, Mrs Colquhoun, Mrs Beatson, Mrs E. Green, Miss Dewar, Mrs MeDowall and Mrs T. A. Smith for their kindly help in forwarding the activities of the branch; also to the Mayoress (Mrs C. E. Taylor) for her practical interest and assistance. Pleasure was recorded at the return of Mrs C’obbe, members being delighted to know that I her health had been so fully restored. I Concluding, Mrs Williamson said that 1 she would like to thank members of the | committee and members generally for j the work they had performed during a hard year anil for the loyalty and sup- I port accorded her. J The report and balance-sheet were | adopted, and in recording thanks to j Mrs Williamson she was made the recipient of a beautiful bouquet made | by Mrs McDowall. i

Tlie election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs L. J. Wild; vice-presidents, Mesdames Prouse and J. W. Williamson; lion, secretary, Mrs H. C. Foster; lion, treasurer, Mrs D. G. Fraser; committee, Mesdames Colquhoun, Beatson, Mason Durie, Ross, Younger, Boddy, Revington Jones, Edhouse, McDowall, Simpson. Mrs McDowall was re-elected clubroom secretary, with Mrs Williamson. Tbe housekeeper auxiliary elected consisted of Mesdames Beatson and Foster, while Mesdames Colquhoun and Williamson were appointed to tlie provincial executive.

During the afternoon Mrs J. ' L .u----tis rendered .several songs very pleasingly. while iiilcrnoou tea was uispensed.

S.P.C.A. BRANCH MEETING. The Feilding branch of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals held its monthly meeting last week, Miss Wright (president) being in the chair. The resignation of Mr I. Goldfinch (secretary) was received with regret, reference being made to the energy and ability Mr Goldfinch had displayed in his office for the past two years. Mr Nairn was appointed to the position. The president congratulated all who had assisted at tlie recent copper trail, the project having proved quite successful.

The inspector (Mr Taylor) reported having investigated several cases of alleged cruelty to animals at various parts in the 'borough. The inspector also reported having destroyed 13 dogs and two cats.

RUGBY FOOTBALL

Tlie following Feilding club players are to attend practice at Johnston Park to-night in view of tlie matches at Apiti and Stanway on Saturday:— For Apiti: Foster, Brown, Beard, Newman, McKay, Cosser, Sullivan, Farmer, Jaggard, Dewe, McCorkmdale, Rav Kitchen, McKinla.v, Williams, Stevens, Sam Brown. For Stanway: I-larewood, Brooks, Webb, A. Kitchen, Bell, Waugh, Hare, Lambcrton, Vertigan,’ Thompson, McCorldndale, Beazer, Gleeson, Dewe, Linton, Vallanec, Wealleans.

RIFLE SHOOTING

The Cheltenham Rifle Club held a second shoot for the club championship bolt on Saturday afternoon over the 300, 500 and 600 yards ranges, the following being tlie scores : —V. Barrow, 34 — 33 — 31 —98; J. C. ’Williamson, 30— 34_33—97; G. Pilcher, 32—33—30 95; R. E. Stuart, 31—33—30—94; S. Mavhew, 28—35—31 —94; S. Barron, 32-130—31—93; P. Clnirclier, 32—32 29—93; H. Buchanan, 30—32—31—93; H. MeFarlane, 30—27—33—90. B Grade.—M. Cummings, 27—30—29 —B6; J. Osborne, 32—31—22—85; R. Taylor, 22—29—33—84.

Next Saturday several riflemen from this club will attend tlie Kiwitea Association meeting. On the local range there will be a shoot for the Smitliers Cup.