OVER THE RANGE.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 1587, 12 June 1920, Page 3

OVER THE RANGE.

I ).\X XEVIRitB DOING S. The Borough Council met last evening. The deputation which recently interviewed the Minister of Public Works reported satisfactorily on the interview. They had obtained a definite promise that Mr L. Birks, chief Government hydro-electrical engineer, would shortly visit Dannevirke. It was resolved to invite the Chamber of Comeree and the County Council to appoint representatives to confer with the Borough Council and Mrs Birks when the latter visits here. The Minister of Public Works himself Avill also visit here at an early date. As a result of their talk the tion were satisfied that Mr Parr is a real “live wire” in his new Ministerial position. During *he discussion on electrical affairs it was suggested that a Government hydro-electrical officer should be appointed to deal solely with advices to local bodies. Cr. Dobson urged the necessity of expediting the gas loan, and pointed out that the money market was hardening. The Mayor and Cr. Ashcroft were deputed to go to Wellington and give the* authorities a shake up about the business. At the request of the Council the Railway Department has agreed to put down in “bituco” that portion of its property adjoining the Council’s ivadway near the railway station. The Council will carry out the work, and the Department will pay. The Council recomended that the library committee increase the subscription owing to the increased cost of books and other publications. It was decided to increase the librarian’s salary to £2 10s. In the Magistrate’s Court on Friday, H. W. Giesen claimed £l2O damages from Quirke’s Air Gas Co. for alleged breach of contract, and also £4O special damages. After a good deal of evidence, judgment was reserved, as the Magistrate intends to make a personal inspection of the light. Judgment for plaintiffs, by default: —K. M. Howard v. C. J. Mo fan, £0 15/, costs 23/6; J. B. Hamilton v. E. Johnston, £0 S/11, costs 23/fi; Hallinstein Bros. v. G. H. Roil, £4 10/, costs 10/; W.F.C.A. v. Richard Walters, £23 15/0, costs 54/; H. M. Newberry, for disobedience of a maintenance order, was ordered to pay 17/3 costs. Cheese companies are convening special meetings to consider the cooperative marketing scheme. A quiet wedding took place here, Mr .las. Curry and Miss Alice Richardson being married by Rev. A. Grant. Mr and Mrs R. A. Gillespie, late of Methven, who are about to take up then - residence near Palmerston North, have been on a visit to relatives in Dannevirke and Taranaki. Members of the Wesley Guild had a free consultation with Dr Gould. He lectured them on health. Mr Prank Heaton, science instructor, presided. The doctor was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. WOODVILLi: WHISPERS.

Woodville Borough Council met on Thursday night. Mayor Horne presided. The resolution from Stratford, advocating a universal Saturday halfholiday was endorsed. The Pahiatua County resolution, on suggested amendment of Housing Act was held over, and Haw era Borough’s proposal re removal of duty on children’s footwear was received. Agricultural College (Howard bequest.)— Sympathy was expressed with the proposal, but Council cannot send delegate to conference. New Plymouth Borough sought co-operation in proposal to get operations of State advances extended as regards local body loans. The idea was supported. Complaints were received from Jas. Grant and C. Brady re the condition, etc., of saleyards. Mr Brady referred to stock being left in yards overnight.—Mr Grant to be informed that the complaint had been referred to inspector, and it was decided to suggest to the stock auctioneers that sales should comence at 11 a.m. In reply to Feilding Borough re proposed Power Board, it was resolved to advise Feilding of what had been done by a Woodville Borough-County committee respecting a hydro-elec-tricity scheme. Cr. Turnbull reported on the conference of delegates at Palmerston North regarding the Gorge road improvement scheme. He was thanked for his report. Wellington Coal Trade Committe wrote, advising of a scheme whereby a certain quantity of coal would be allocated to Woodville. —Approval was expressed of the scheme. Resolved that the Ladies’ Croquet Club be informed that in view of the engineer’s estimate, the Council regrets that it cannot entertain their proposal, but is prepared to adhere to their previous resolution to help them form a croquet lawn on the recreation ground. Palmerston North suburban area. —A letter was read from the Foxton Chamber of Commerce, suggesting the appointment of two delegates to attend a conference at Foxton. —Referred to Chamber of Comerce. Cr. Simpson called attention to several improvements necessary to buildings, etc., in recreation ground. Wages.— The Finance Committee recommended increases to borough workmen one at 14/6 a day, one at 13/, one at 12/, and casual labour at 1/7- an hour.— Adopted. The ranger reported impounding 28 head of stock. Town Hall scheme. The Prime Minister acknowledged the Council’s application for a loan of £12,000, which was receiving consideration. Mr Bannerman, of the local branch of the Bank of New Zealand, is at present doing relieving duty at Pahiatua. Sergeant-Major Voight and family have taken up their residence at Masterton.

I’AH IAT I'A PARS. A if. Caselberg, manager of the W.F.C.A.’s retail business, was charged with selling six reputed one-pound weight pats of butter purporting to be a total weight of 61bs, the said weight being one ounce five drams short. There was another charge of a somewhat similar nature. His Worship said he was satisfied that the vendors acted innocently. On the first offence a tine of £5 and costs 7/ was imposed, and on the second defendant was convicted and discharged. Mr F. Marshall and Miss Craig, who have been conducting a mission here, were presented with tangible tokens of appreciation by the Church of Christ congregation. Mr Fred Moore presented the Church with a, valuable copy of the Bible. Football results.- —Seniors: Mangatainoka («) v. Newman <0). Alfredton («) v. Hal lance (5). Konini (3) v. Bketahuna (0). Juniors: Ngatun (fi) v. Pahiatua (0). Nireaha (7) v. Mangamaire (0). Rong'omai (6) v. Hannui (0). Konini won by default from Kaitawa. Mr Yewcn, Junr., left for Napier on Friday, in which town his marriage will take place next week. Both Wairarapa and Manawatu are wooing the local Farmers’ Union, but the latter has not yet made up its mind which it will affiliate with. Settlers have collected £SO for the construction of a concrete culvert at the creek near Mangatainoka cheese factory.