OVER THE RANGE.

Manawatu Times, Volume XL, Issue 13763, 17 December 1917, Page 7

OVER THE RANGE.

DANNEVIRKE AND DISTRICT. (By Our Special Representative.) A bright sun. in. a cloudless sky greeted Danncvirke’s gala day. The bunting fluttered across the streets and flow from the flag-poles, motors, traps and bicycles paraded the roadways, and people, mostly ladies and girls in white and rainbow hues, made a panorama of the footpaths. There was even a beautiful dray with a blue body, red wheels and a grey horse to add to the gaiety of the scene. At To Rchunga on Friday night the residents entertained yet another departing soldier, Private Jim Meagher, of Kumeti, who was on final leave, and expecting to sail very shortly. Mr Bell, with an appropriate speech, wished Private Meagher a safe journey and safe return. He expressed the residents’ appreciation of the work done by the soldiers of the district, and felt sure Private Meagher would uphold tre traditions of the army and the honour of his district. Miss Belle Tate clasped on the soldier’s wrist the strap watch which formed the present, and Private Meagher would uphold the ing the evening Mr Tom Brown gave some splendid songs, which were much appreciated. On Saturday afternoon the children of St. Alban’s (Te Rehunga) Sunday School were treated to a picnic in the school grounds on Saturday afternoon and had a right royal time. The day was beautiful and games and races entertained the youngsters, a bountiful spread being provided by their elders. The Revs. F. Hobbes and Nicholas were present and during the afternoon the children received the prizes which had been awarded for their work in the Sunday School classes. At the Borough Council meeting on Saturday afternoon —which by the way was short and sweet, presumably not to interfere with the bu.: ”’Pt to follow, —the subject of mixed buri'-’g was introduced by Mr B. H. Robert, .-.j-we, and some discussion took place on it. However apparently councillors thought they’d better consult their wives (or daughters?) and so the matter is adjourned till Wednesday evening. The little boy Phillip, who was so severely injured at Te Rchunga by a fall from "his horse, is making satisfactory progress at the hospital, though one of his eyes is badly injured.

WOODVILLE WHISPERS. The ladies of the Guild and the choir of the Anglican Church entertained Miss Maggie Hutchins on Friday evening in the Sunday School room, the occasion being her approaching marriage. Miss Hutchins has had a long connection with Woodville Church, having lived in the town nearly all her life and constantly as a church member. Her frieuds took this opportunity of presenting her with a silver entree dish and expressing their best wishes for her future happiness. Canon Eccles in making the presentation referred to the good work done by Miss Hutchens in the choir, where her splendid voice was a very great help, and also her constant interest in church work, he concluded by wishing and her husband-to-be, long life and happiness. Mr T. Hutchins suitably replied for his daughter, acknowledging the kindness of their friends.. During the evening songs were rendered by Misses Hutchins, L. Gordon, and E. Bailey, and Miss Doreen Giles gave a piano solo. Games of various kinds, together with some interesting competitions, made the time pass pleasantly, and altogether the social was very successful. Flags were flying half-mast in Woodville on Friday out of respect to the passing of another brave soldier, L.-Cor-poral Chas. E. Mann, the son of Mr J. Mann, has “gone West,” following many another of the old Woodville boys. Lance-Corporal Mann was educated at the Woodville School and prior to his departure to the front was employed in Mr Galbraith drapery shop.

PAHIATUA PARS. Another Ballanco soldier —Private Eddie Crcsswell, son of Mr and Mrs Cresswell —has been killed in action. He was an excellent young fellow, and held various offices in the Ballanco Methodist Church and Sunday School. A memorial service will be held at Ballanco. Miss Oxley resumed duty in town after her severe illness; Miss Pearson is recuperating at her sister’s place (Mrs Wallis), Ngaturi. Mr Ivan Croad, who has been in the Public Hospital, is improving, and will spend a little while at his father’s home in Palmerston North. Norman Judd is expected home in a few weeks. His wife and family live near Pahiatua. Mr and Mrs W. Boynes are going to Auckland to meet their soldier son. Mr and Mrs W. Legg are visiting Wellington. The funeral of the late Mr S. Hobbs, of Hamua, was attended by many settlers. A requiem mass was hold in the Roman Catholic Church. The convent concert was as usual successful, and the pupils presented a splendid programme, reflecting great credit on the sisters. Rev. Father T. McKenna returned thanks. Miss Mclaide Bruce, of Napier, contributed three songs, and sang very well. Miss MeKenny’s music pupils held their annual recital, and parents were impressed with the performance and proficiency. The Anglican Ladies’ Guild at Mangatainoka held a bazaar this week which netted nearly £4O. Mr Walter Ycwen complained strongly to the Borough Council of a disputed account with the late night soil contractor, and also of the fact that he pays rates for nothing for the sower; moreover he has a big family and two children have died from diphtheria. Crs. Ross and Palmer objected to cost of drainage extensions coming out of the general fund. Crs J. H. Richardson urged the protection of the health of the community. It was resolved to obtain an estimate of the cost of drainage extensions in Palmerston North. Cr. A. W. R. Richardson a< r nin complained of offensive matter being dumped in the town creek. Tt was decided the District Health Inspector (Mastorton) should enforce the sanitary drainage by-law. The old teachers’ residence at Ballance has been sold for £250 to the Pahiatua County Council for a surfaceman’s cottage. The auction of Rev. L. 11. Fenn’s household effects realised good prices, and the sale was verv satisfactory. The new vicar (Rev. Monaghan) wapresent. Tt is stated that rams bought at +he flhow Fair are sold again in otlmr places at much higher figures. This

shows the local settlers don’t support the local fair as they should. Palmerston Boy Scouts will camp out in the vicarage grounds on Monday evening. They will give some items at a concert, and on Tuesday will walk ‘‘over the range." A ten-roomed residence at Eakanui, owned and occupied by Mr J. Overcnd, was destroyed by fire. The inmates saved very little. Insurance £490. No silencers are used on many of the time-paymen.t motor bikes exercised in Main Street, and because there is no law the police arc unable to take action. Cr, Jack Gibbons, who protested at the nuisance, was informed it would cost £3 to frame a by-law! Mr and Mrs Frank Herbert and family, of Pongaroa, intend spending a holiday in Wellington, and have rented a seaside dwelling there. Mrs Alfred Dickins is visiting Palmerston North and Masterton and will not return to Pongaroa till near Christmas. Prior to his. departure from Pongaroa, Mr Frank Reynolds, late clerk and treasurer to the Akitio County Council, was entertained by the Ladies’ Red Cross Guild and was presented with a cheque subscribed by the members of the Guild and the County Councillors. The Presbyterians gave him a fountain pen and the County Council is to present him with an illuminated address. Mr Reynolds is in camp. Private A. Stroak, Rakanui, is wounded. It is two years since he sailed from New Zealand for Egypt, where ho saw service. In France he went through the battle of Arras and in the battle of Messines got wounded in the left leg. The soldier is said to be only 184 years of ago, but ho is a fine, strapping New Zealander. Mr H. J. (Jock) Walshman was married in Wellington lately. The bride, Miss Piggott, was formerly on the nursing staff of the Danncvirko Hospital. Mrs C. Eaton, of Ngaturi, is an inmate of a private hospital. Mrs Clulow has gone south to recuperate; Mrs J. D. Wilson is in tre Public Hospital. Mr Ted Sullivan is back from Wairoa looking very fit. Mr Victor Levy was delighted _ to hear of the occupation by the British of Jerusalem. Victor knows something of the cruel Turk, and has always been anxious that the Holyland should be controlled bv those who swear allegiance to our Sovereign Lord the King. RESULTS OF A. AND P. MILKING

COMPETITIONS. Two-year-old Dairy Heifer. Mr J, W. Oclgers (Mangamutu, near Pahiatua railway), .I(sJibs milk, 4.9 test, 1.788 buttcr-fat, Ist. Mr J. W. Oclgers, 32Jlbs milk, 4.9 test, 1.1)92 butter-fat, 2nd. Mr J, W. Oclgers, 331bs milk, 4.7 tost, 1.551 butter-fat, 3rd. The winner in 191(5 was Mr J. W. Oclgers. The winner in 191(5 was Mr J, W. Oclgers. Mr Oclgers, having won Mr Cowan's silver cup twice in succession, it now becomes his permanent property. Throe-year-old Dairy Heifer. Mr \V. A. Wallis (Ngatnri), 471bs milk, 5.4 test, 2.115 buttcr-fat, Ist. Mr Lon. Polglase (Makuri), 28-Jlbs mi 11c, 5.0 tost, 1.425 butter-fat, 2nd. Mr H. K. Wilton (Pahiatua), 41 Jibs milk, 3.2 test. 1.328 buttcr-fat, 3rd. Winner, 191(5, Mr George Powell. Dairy Cow. Mr J. W. Oclgers, 55-Jlbs milk, 4.8 test, 2.(564 buttcr-fat, Ist. Mr Len. Polglase, 55Jlbs milk, 4.2 test, 2.331 bttcr-fat, 2nd. Mr J. H. Berry (Pongaroa), 501bs milk, 4.0 test, 2.000 buttcr-fat, 3rd. Winner, 1916, Mr E. L. Harvey.