COUNTRY NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIII, Issue 10129, 12 May 1896, Page 6

COUNTRY NEWS.

[from our own correspondents.] • Hamilton, Monday. ' A football match between the Hamilton East and Hamilton West Schools look place on Saturday afternoon, aud resulted in a win by the Hamilton West player# by two tries to nil. The tries were got by P. Kirk bat were not converted. Mr. J. Wright acted as referee. The first football match of the season took place at Cambridge, between the Hamilton and Cambridge Clubs, on the ground of the latter. The Hamilton men journeyed up in one ot Hanvood's teams, and consisted of the following players :-G. Gillott, Hunt, B. Munro, Wright, W. Black, C. Speight (captain), E. Williamson (deputy-captain), A. Smith, L. Harwood, P. Bolton, (J. Jack, Bell, J. Munro, and Aledland. Cambridge played : Mosey, Harvey, Stone, Tuck, Kingdon, Donaldson, Anderson, Roberts (captain), Riley, Cowling, Stewart, Kelly, A. Bell, and H. Stewart. In the first spall, Wright kicked a goal from the field for Hamilton,, scoring four points, and in the second spell scored a try for Hamilton, but failed to convert, which was another three points, making u total score of seven points. Cambridge ill the second spell got two tries, one of which was converted iuto a goal by Donaldson. Donaldson afterwards having kicked apenalty goal, the Cambridge score was run up to 11 points, thus heating the Hamilton men by o points. The Rev. Mr. Hudson acted as referee. Cambridge had the best of the game the whole time, which was one of the most friendly that has ever been played in the Walks to.

Mr. J. Knox had a, most successful sale ou Saturday, poultry and produce selling freely, but butter had dropped in price, owing to the closing of the factories, and consequent on the increased local supply, & really first-class article only realising 7d per lb.

Noakdawahia, Monday. A very bad case was brought into hospital yesterday morning. A young man named Singer was riding from Hamilton into Ngaruawabia late last night, and ran into a cart, smashing one of his. legs in the collision, Ihe night was dark, anil the youth was riding swiftly, and neither heard nor saw the coming dray, which, being outside the borough when the accident occurred, was not supposed to carry lights. Dr. Kenny fears that the leg will have to come off.

hat aw rata, Monday. The roads, _ now that the daily wear and tear of the milk carta ceased for the winter, on Thursday week last, should keep in pretty fair condition, though the heavy raiua of the last few days have heen very trying for them. Still, during the winter season, we shall have a second string to' our bow, in the steam service on the river, as most of our heavy goods will be carried by water. With freights reduced to the lowest payable prices, this meant of transit for goods will be largely resorted to. Fop instance, at the late sale at Taupiri^goods, implements, etc., purchased on the Saturday, were promptly forwarded by steamer to their purchasers, on the next Monday, and at a cost which would contrast favourably with railway charges. Mr. S. McKnight, I am happy to say, is rapidly recovering, having undergone a serious operation at the lianas of Dr. Haines, in the Auckland Hospital, and his return to his farm at Whatawhata may be expected to be only a matter of a few. weeks.

: . Alexandra, Monday. The farewell social given to. Mr. E. H. Aubin was largely attended, visitors pouring in from all parts of the district, Mr.

Aubin has been; foremost in musical thd sporting matters and his services in both direoti ins will be much missed. Mr. Aubia leaves Alexandra for W&otu, whew he ii going ■ 'ith Mr. Dawson to en ter into business in the occupation and working of a cattle rancht MOEEMVILLE, Saturday At he poll taken at Martinsville and Waihju on the 6th instant, to fill the two vacancies on the Waitoa Road Board, the votes recorded were as followAlexand*. Aitkii—Morrinsyille, 37; Waihou, 8: total 45. Charles Cribb—Morrinsville, 15 ; VVaahou, 3: total, 58. Richard Burke MorrinsviUe, 2i ; Waihou, 20: total, 41. Messrs Cribbjand Aitk.a were declared duly elected j HffNTLY, Monday Mr. James Macdonald, our popular stationmastej, who, after a residence here of 31 years, has been promoted to the position of Traffid Inspector on the Dunedin section will leave for thee probably by next Monday's boat. It is no exaggeration to say thjit a more highly esteemed man it would! be difficult to find, here or elsewhere As a I public officer, Mr. Macdonald ii courteous and obliging to a degree, but it is perlaps in social life more than in hi. public'capacity that he has won the regard and hfehest respect of all in the district In social and cricket circles Mr. Macdonald has made his influence felt tor good in no small d«gree, and the very general opinion is that he will be much missed. It is intended to hold a social as a farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Macdonald. This will take place on Wed nesday evening next in Ralph's Hall, and ik donbt his many friends will take the opportunity of lidding them au revoir. [BY TELKQtUPH.—OWN' CORRESPONDENTS.] Cambridge, Monday. Special collections were made at St Andrew's Church at yesterday's services' by request of the Ven. Archdeacon Willis' to augment the revenues, which had decreased. The result of the collections waj as followsMoruiii? service, £24 16s 10d afternoon (children's service), 12s 6d- evening service, £20 & lUd; total, £45 ifa oj The Most Rev. the Primate preached' eloquent sermons both morning and evening and at the latter service confirmed a number of candidates. A solo, ''Rest in the Lord " was sung very svreetiy by Miss Garland. ' A large cattle sale was held here by McNicol and Co. to-day, when 302 head oi all classes were offered. The lota sold included 146 full grown steers from four to five years old, and fetched from £0 6s to ft' 15s. They were all well bred Shorthorns of superior quality; two-year-old heifers brought £1 Ba, and yearling steers, £2 2s 6d; calves from 16s to £1,

MAUKU. The annual soiree in connection with ths Band of Hope was held at the hall, Patumahoe, on April 28. An excellent tea was provided. There were six tables presided over by the following ladiesMesdames Crisps, Howe, Misses Finlay, Henry, Gearon, Kavanagh, Moore, and Cottor. After the tables were cleared away the following programme was gone through, the Rev. L C Budd, preside!).', of the Baud of Hope, in the chair Hymn 163; piano duet, Miss Ida Kavanagn and Mr. Wright; song, "Aufo. voir," Miss Moore; recitation, Mr. Hoskio^-; trio (flute, violin, and piano), Miss Kavanaghj Messrs. C. Kavanagh, and M. Crispe; sou», " Killarney," Miss M. Cottor; song, " Tin Anchor's Weighed," Mr. R. McElwain (encored); song, " Maggie's Secret," Miss Cottor (encored); hymu 186; song, Mr. Hoskings; recitatiou, Miss A. Rowe; song, " Barney Take Me Home," Miss Gearon • song, "Fisherman and his Child," .Mrs.' Howe; dialogue, "A Regular Tartar,' Misses Kavanagh and Henry. Messrs Wright(3), 6. Dews, and Crispe; "God Bav< the Queen."— Correspondent.]

TAUHOA. A meeting of ratepayers was held in the school on che27th ultimo, in respect to closing certain roads, Mr, Thomas Fletcher in ths chair. It was unanimously resolved to close the portions of road being alongside section 27a, and through section 35, Chalmers'on, and 117 and 118, Hoteo North. The roads fronting Messrs. Green, H. N. E. Gallais, and Walker were not closed.-[Own (Jorrespou dent.] v

AWITU. At the meeting of the Awitu Mutual Im provement aud Debating Society on April 30, in the Central School, Mr. J. G. Garland occupied the chair. Miss Gledhill resd a most instructive paper on "A Trip to the Wonderland." The paper dealt with the whole subject, from the hotel or hoaidinghouoe to the steam boles, the caves, the baths, and the stench, which was described as awful. Miss Gledhill |ave the legend about ii.nemoa and her lover, and concluded amidst prolonged applause. A vote of thanks was accorded. A paper on "India," by Mr. f. B. Brine, gave a description of the difficulty in getting to that country from Europe in the early days, and how rapid travelling had become. Mr. Brine spoke of the vvuic rs to be seen, of the buildings, and of the people, u promise and of hope, and gave a Few phases from Indian life, touching ou the indigo industry, tea-planting in the hill country, and said that the planters were most hospitable. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr. Briue for his very interesting P a P er - Miss Melsop gave a short paper on ihe Antiquity of Man," and handled her subject with a considerable amiuntof skill aud declared that it was possible to prove by geological evidence that man had lived on this earth so far back as -240,000 years ago. Readings and recitations were then given Dy a number of Udies and gentlemen. The Road Board have determined to have more work done on the Manukau Heads Koad. The place is very steep, and the contract which is for a through cutting is just what is wanted. The Government Inspector of Roads and Bridges, Mr. Wright, has been down here inspecting the wharf, and while he approved of the Board's plans for the work just to he put in hand, directs the Board to call for separate tenders, one for wood, and the other for stone, which is a wise course, as the part of the wharf to be improved is subject to all the force of the south-east wind, and at high tides a very heavy sea runs at this particular place. Oil Sunday Jast the Rev. Canon Haselden paid this district a visit, when he conducted a service at Manukau Heads school in the morning, again in the church at 2.30, and at Wills' school in the evening.— Corre* pondent.]

OAONDI (NEAR OPUMKE). A COMPLIMENTARY social and dance wert given Mr. G. W. Gane in the schoolroom on the -4tli April, in recognition of his services and what he had done for Oaonui in eduea tional matters, he having resigned chairman and member of the school committee. Mr. u j'ic occupied the chair, and traversed i?' difficulties and determined opposition which Mr Gane had met with, and pointed out that Mr. Gane was on all occasions equal to his opponents and giving them a little to spare. The district was 'icier great obliEatiou to Mr. Gaue's determined spirit. He termed Air. Gane the father of the education system in Oaonui, and after many years battling he would say that they had got one of the finest country schools iu Taranaki, and the progress made in education matters was very gratifying to the district Other gentlemen spoke endorsing the chairman's remarks. Mr. Jesse Phillips spoke to the same effect, and concluded by wishing Mr. an Mrs. Gane and family every prosperity and health in this world and heaven in the next. The chairman called for three cheers fer Mr. Gane, which were most heartily given, then three cheers for Mrs. Gane, anil one cheer for the little Ganes, which were heartily given likewise. Mr. Gane briefly and feelingly thanked the gathering and the speakers in particular for the kind remarks which had f&tleu from them, HehaddoiM what he considered his duty, and would do bo again if necessary, irrespective of persons, position, or opinions. He thanked all fot the honour done him, and thanked all who had assisted in bestowing this honour on him, The chairman proceeded with the programme of the concert,* which was carried out efficiently. Special mention must be made of Miss Watford, of Rahotu, who played all the piano accompaniments, and also gave a song. _ After refreshments were served preparation was made for dancing, which was dent ] U ' J Uat '' daylight.—[Oivn Correspou-