FEILDING AND DISTRICT NOTES.

Manawatu Times, Volume LXV, Issue 1875, 20 March 1913, Page 3

FEILDING AND DISTRICT NOTES.

(Our own Representative)

WEDNESDAY HALF-HOLID AY

A largely-attended an L enthusiastic meeting of the Wednesday holiday supporters was hold last e,-cuing. Mr A. Williamson, who presided, pointed out that if their apathy in Mie matter allowed Saturday to be •'ted for the holiday it would bo <*!o S( -'t-back to trade. Ic would a son ■w g experiment to adopt be a aer-. • ■ t owus ,i j ; i no t f o iSaturday u otu, low suit. WVI-iPSiI-iv Mr Spencer iUOved iiiA* te observed as the half-holier ' was carried unanimously. Mr G. Bissett was- &ppoint>3d secretary pro tem, and is : to canvas's the town for signatures i£j favour of tlie Wednesday half-holiday. A strong advertising committee was set up to print and distribute circulars, and meetiugs are to be held each Wednesday evening to discuss the furtherance of the object, SHOOTING. The following will represent Manchester Rifles in the match against Awahuri Rifle Club to-mor-row, ranges 200, 500 and (100 yards: —Lieut. Diamond, Sergt.-Major Morrison, Sergts. Bealiug, Neill and Lockhead, Corpl. Eade, Privates Bird, Hewitt, Sporle, and Fetch. Any member unable to attend should let Lieut. Diamond or Sergt.-Major Morrison know. TANGIBLE APPRCCATION. Yesterday morning several mem- ! hers of the Chamber of Commerce waited on Stationmaster lies, who' 1 after four years in Fielding, has been transferred to Addington. President ! Cobbe headed the deputation, and stated that the Chamber wanted to express its regret at his departure. Those who had dealings with Mr lies could not but appreciate the fact that while doing his duty lie had always shown tact, ability and firmness. In handing Mr lies a gold sovereign case he hoped the change would lead to something bigger. Mr W. G. Haybittle, representing, the timber industry, also had a word of I thanks. The recipient said it was particularly gratifying for him to receive the gift, as he had not looked i for it. He had endeavoured to carry out the regulations, and was pleased that he had evidently been able to do so without trouble to the business people. I

The station staff also showed their high esteem of Mr lies. On their behalf, Mr Laing (his successor) presented him with a travelling rng and a case of pipes. Two old members of the staff, Messrs O'Brien and Monteith, expressed regret at his denartyje, and spoke of the good feeling which had always existed. In appreciation of the hy Mf lies in supplying trucks, the Feilding branch Of MdnaWatu Auctioneers' Association handed a substantial souvenir of recognition. Mr lies was also the recipient of a travelling rug fiom a number of friends.

Mr Victor Williamson, land agent, Feilding, has removed into more commodious offices in McArthur street, opposite the Times' office. He announces in this issue a dairy farm between Feilding and Palmerston for sale on good terms. Mr Williamson has a number of other properties for disposal and will forward any information.