NEWS FROM COUNTERY, DISTRICTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 11876, 30 January 1902, Page 7

NEWS FROM COUNTERY, DISTRICTS.

[BY TELEGRAPH.— COBRESPONDErfr.] • ' _ HAMILTON. • - A LARGEIiY-ATTENDBI) meeting , was held on - Monday evening in the Volunteer Hall. The ' meeting wag convened by Hist Worship the Mayor (Mi. R. W. Dyer) for the purpose of wnsid&ring the action of the Imperial Government in the prosecution of the war in South Africa, and the action of politicians and others who have supported the King's enemies The Mayo* took the chair. The Hamilton Band was in attendance, under '.'Bandmastei Munro, and played some patriotic pieces during the evening. The following .'■. resolutions were passed iuianimousl> : — "".'That this meeting desires to express its proround admiration at the masterly manner in Which the Eight Hon. Joseph Chamberlain has met the attacks made on the British army :■'■ 'and nation by the German press, and heartily .' : endorses the , action of the Imperial Government in its vigorous prosecution of the war in South Africa;" "That this meeting condemns in unmeasured terms the scandalous attacks which have been made on tlr Briy tish Government and army in connection with South African affairs, and especially censures . those British politicians who have misled the Boers and thus protracted the war." ' OHAUPO. ■■■'•' ■ A MEETING, of the local branch of the Waikati Farmers' Club, was held on Saturday. Mr. H. J. Greenslade presided. The secretary was instructed to collect all the subscriptions due as soon as possible - A letter was received from the Agricultural Department ..e Auctioneers Bill, asking the opinion of the meeting. thereon. After some discussion the Bill was, approved, a , copy of the resolution to be sent to the Department. There was considerable discussion ..." as to joining the Farmers' Union, and opinions were expressed that the union was dealing too much with party politics. The ;Chairman pointed out that party politics should b6 guarded against, but tha* farmers ought to unite in their own interests. The . meeting • was clearly in favour of union if party politics are avoided. Mr. Kusabs said If farmers don't unite for their own protection the labour anions would do as they like. , • . • TIRAU. ■ - ,AN enjoyable evening was spent in the Oxford Hotel on Friday, the occasion being a smoke concert and presentation to Mr. D. Goodwin, who has recently been appointed-manager of the' Thames Valley Laud Company's estates. ; i Mr. Ballinger occupied the chair, and gave the toast of the King. After some songs and recitations by the company, the Chairman then proposed the toast of the guest of the evening, which was heartily responded to. . The . Chairman subsequently presented Mr. . Goodwin with an address from his Tirau friends, and asked his acceptance as a me- '■' mento of a handsome gold chain. Mr. Goodwin thanked his friends in suitable terms. ' TE AROHA. • AS the date of the annual show of the Te : Aroha Agricultural and Horticultural Association, February 1 13, is drawing near a meeting of the committee was held on Saturday evening last to arrange matters in connection therewith. Mr. A. Bowler occupied the chair, ; find there was a good attendance of members. The secretary, Mr. Edwards, reported that he had written to the Railway Department, asking for excursion rates from all stations :; pa show day. also for extension of time. Letters of acceptance of the office of judge were received from, several of the gentlemen asked. It was resolved to sell all the privileges by .sanction, the only reserve being on the sates, rwo large tents are to be procured, one for I the exhibits and ono for luncheon. Stewards were appointed, for the different classes. Messrs. A. Bowler, T. Bellamy, and the secretary were selected to get the grounds in readiness for the show. Mr. R. Parr was appointed marshal for the day. The Te ■Aroha Band is to be engaged. Members' vehicles are to be admitted free to ground, ?" u . otJ 2 i9r3 to be charged Is each. ~ A dona-' '•"'. kof£3 3s having been received from Mr. A. Aitken, of Kereone, it was decided to add two new classes to the schedule—best singlecorse turnout, and best double-horse turnout; Ist prize, £1 Is; 2nd, 103 6d in each class. .' .!.. ; ; . COROMANDEL. /^ ~; . . AS.the outcome of the visit of the Minister for Mines to Ooromandel, 12 men started work on Monday on the Tiki-Tekouma ' Road, on the, co-operative system. , Ten men left on , Tuesday morning to start repairs on the Mercury Bay Road, and a third party will • commence in a few days on the Thames Road. ' This, it is expected, will employ ah I those out of work. • . ; The contractor for the water works has made a good start with the reservoir. '. Mr. Colin Eraser, eldest son of Mr. J. 0. Eraser, of this town, has won a scholarship, worth £20 for three years. Mr. Fraser in- ; tends pursuing his studies at the Auckland University, with the object of passing the degree of Bachelor of Science. . The result of the School of Mines examinations is- highly creditable to the Coromaiulel School of Mines, and Mr. D. V. Allen, the v director. ■ . ' • /PUKEKOHE. MES. PULLENG, the wife of Mr. Alf. Pullen"' of the Drury Hotel, has just died at the early age of 34 years.. Mrs. Pulleng was the eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas Kenneally, of this - district, and .was a young woman highly respected by all who knew her. She will most certainly be missed by the travelling public who frequented the Drury Hotel, as she was known as a good wife, a loving mother, and an exemplary hostess. Great . sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband and children. The body of Mrs. Puileng was brought to the Pukekohe railway station today (Tuesday) for interment in the Pukekohe Cemetery. >* * : BOMBAY. . THE annual meeting of the shareholders in the Bombay Hall was hold in the hall on Friday evening, January 24. Mr. D. B. Allison, chairman of the Managing Committee, presided. .The report and balance-sheet for the past 12 months were very satisfactory. On the motion of Mr. Balnie, seconded by Mr. J. H. Sawyer, the report and balancet sheet were adopted as read. After making provision for minor repairs and improvers ments, Mr. Allison moved, and Mr. •■ Balme seconded, that a dividend of Ss per share be declared, which was carried unanimously. i? A hearty voto of thanks was accorded to the Managing Committee and the auditor, Mr. W. K. Cornthwaite, for thou- past services. The old! committee, viz.. Messrs. D. B. Allison (chairman), J, H. Sawyer (secretary). Jas. ,; Sturgeon, G. Balme, G. White, and W. K. Cornthwaite (auditor), wore unanimously reelected at the same remuneration.