OVER THE RANGE.

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIII, Issue 1596, 28 July 1920, Page 3

OVER THE RANGE.

DAN X EVIRKE DOI \(J S. A conference of Dannevirke and Woodville Borough and County Council!) will be held here on Thursday afternoon, to deal with the formation of an electric power board, the appointment of a provisional committee, and also selecting a delegate to attend the conference in Wellington with the Minister of Public Works on August 3rd. Mr A. E. Firman has resumed duty as stationmaster. Mr W. J. White, who has been relieving here, has gone to the Lower Hutt. ' To-day’s Rugby.—Seniors: Ruahine v. Old Boys. Juniors: Ruahine v. Old Boys, at Te Kehunga; United v. Excelsior. Thirds: High School v. Excelsior. Hockey.—Dannevirke play R.S.A. The ladies also play a number of matches, including one at Woodville. Mr F, Heaton, 8.A., gave a very ' instructive lecture of a scientific character, illustrated with slides. The lecturer, and Rev. R. P. Heall, who handled the lantern, were accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Miss M. and Mr L. Wiseman, who are going to Australia for several months, left here to-day. They were accompanied to Wellington by Mr and Mrs A. H. R. Gillespie. D.D.G.M. Bro. D. P. Smillie, installed Bros. A. E. Anderson, G. E. Eyles, A. D. .Ward, and J. R. Kitt in various offices of the Kia Ora Oddfellows’ Lodge. There were visitors from surrounding lodges. Supper was provided by P.G. Bro. J. S. B. Anderson, and musical items were contributed. The late Mr K. Olsen, who died at Palmerston North hospital, formerly resided at Norsewood. He was aged 56 years. AEROPLANE TN DANNEVIRKE. Many hundred eyes were turned skywards yesterday in gazing at a buzzing aeroplane, which flew gracefully over the town at frequent intervals. Its arrival shortly before noon constituted an historic event in the district, being the pioneer in this part of aerial navigation. For the greater part of the morning a heavy fog hung over the land, but the sun broke through as the flying machine approached Dannevirke, and bright sunshine continued for the remainder of the day. The machine followed the track of the railway to the racecourse, where many people were already awaiting its arrival, and their numbers were soon considerably augmented. The run from Hastings this morning was made in excellent weather, and occupied just under an hour. The machine lands and rises in a run of about fifty yards, and attains a speed of 35 miles an hour in that space. The machine on its arrival was surrounded by a crowd. The first passenger was Mr PI. E. Hibberd, a well-known local resident. He was up about a thousand feet for ten minutes, and enjoyed the experience. Several flights were made during the afternoon. The machine, a de Haviland six, weighs 14 cwt, and is fitted with a 90 h.p. engine. It is owned by Messrs Walsh Bros., of the flying school, at Kohimaramara, Auckland. Mr V. C Walsh is in charge, and Captain R. Russell, R.P.C., is pilot. The latter is tile Polder of a Croix de Guerre. The aeroplane will be here till Saturday morning. PAHIATUA PARS. Miss Iscles, who has foi* some time been sole teacher at Ngaturi, has resigned her position. Mr H. L. Homan, formerly of Palmerston North and Pahiatua, who holds an oppointment in Te Awamumu district, is at present an inmate of Waikato hospital, Hamilton. A wedding took place at the Anglican Church, Masterton, when Miss H. Bennett, of Otahoua, was married to Mr E. Miller, son of Mr H. H. Miller, of Pahiatua. The annual ball of the Racing Club was very largely attended, and in every way proved most successful. Numerous visitors from outside towns attended. Messi’s "W. W.- Scott and R. J. Smith were M's.C. Messrs Rodney and Cook, and president J. McCardle, with secretary Tinney, managed the affair. Crozier’s orchestra supplied music. The decorations of the hall were very effective. Ballance footballers have played many matches this season, but their first win was on Saturday, when they easily beat Alfredton. Mr P. Britland, returned soldier, of Konini, has purchased Mr H. Lovell's 160 acre river flat farm at Hopelands. Another farming transaction is that of Mr Chas. Brills. He was at Mangatainoka for some time, and now has bought a farm of 156 acres from Mr T. Shaw, a few miles from Palmerston North. Advice has been received, by Mr H. H. Miller, of Ngaturi, of the death of his mother. Lady Jessie Miller, relict of the late Hon. Sir Henry Miller, for many years Speaker of the Legislative Council. Mrs Martha Vcrry, relict of the late Mr Geo. Verry, died at Konini. Deceased, who was an old resident, was ae-ed 73 years.