NEWS FROM COUNTRY DISTRICTS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 12545, 12 April 1904, Page 7

NEWS FROM COUNTRY DISTRICTS.

! [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.] WHANGABEI. Hr.vty trains of coal and timber came In from the North on Monday. * CAMBRIDGE. A MEETING of the eseoutive of the Waikato Central Agricultural unit Pastoral Association was held on Saturday last, Mr. John fisher (.president) being in the chair. Donations of *1 and £2 2s were received, with thanks, from two of the judges at the recent show. llegarding a protest from Mr. B. Atkins re the award iu the freehand drawing competitions, it was decided to reply that the prizes Were awarded on the certificate of the schoolteacher under whose supervision the drawings were done. Mr. v. K. Sturges, vice-president of the Waikato Farmers' Club, forwarded a circular letter, advocating that the Slaughtering Act be amended so that cattle and other animals slaughtered at any registered'abattoir might bo Bold in the local markets. A resolution In those terms was passed by the meeting. Mr. X". Forbes was appointed auditor to the association. The secretary submitted interim statement*, showing the position of the several accounts, m follows:—General account, £272 y$ 2d credit; ground? and yards account, £123 Is id debit; grandstand account, £01l lis id debit. The combined accounts showed a credit of £64 17b (id. The chairman congratulated members on the success of their operations, but reminded them that there were several items of expenditure yet to be made, including laying out of the lawn, painting tho grandstand, top-dressing the grounds in the spring, etc. On his suggestion, it was decided that the Grounds Committee lake immediate steps to protect tho grandstand ceiling against the entrance of birds. Mr. Richard Reynolds was heartily thanked fur a donation of a large number of posts. A committee, consisting of Messrs. J. .fisher, 3. Taylor, M. .Duller, W. 0. Morgan, B. l-'isher, it. Reynolds, and .f. Hooker, was appointed to revise the* schedule and report to « future meeting. In the meantime it was decided to recommend the following suggestions for the approval of the incoming committee: That half-guinea members be allowed free admission to both the grounds and grandstand; that in the freezing classes for sheep there should be one class for , wethers and another for ewes, the latter to be salable; and that an additional judge bo appointed. The better classifying of horses in the hack classes is also to be brought under tho notice of the Hevising Committee. A vote of thanks was passed to Mr. VVynti-Brown and the other stewards for services rendered at tho late show. The annual general meeliug was fixed for Saturday, April 3U, in the Alexandra Hall. About 30 accounts were passed for payment.

The following results of the sports meeting held at Maungatautarl on Easter Monday are supplied by the secretary (Mr. T. A. Hicks):—Paco Race: Mr. Rauapia's If amo 1, Mr. V. Vosper's Rainbow 'J. Pony Race: Mr. Maawhi's Jackson J, Mr. A. Scott's Melba «. Tilting in the ring: L. l'eske 1, A. Fisher 2. Maungatauturl Cop: Mr. A. Scott's Melba 1, Mr. P. Vesper's Rainbow and Mr. E. Death's Bushllower dead heat for second place. Ladies' Bracelet: P. Vesper 1, 13. Alien 2. Trotting Race: Mi. K. Anderson's Trilby 1. Mi. J. Allen's Kit 2. Maori Hack Race: ill. Tloriori's Peacock 1, Mr. Tsurunga'? Dry Rag 2. Consolation Rues: Mr. E. Death's Bush flower 1, Mr. P. Vesper's Rainbow 2. Tug-of-war (Maoris v. PaVshns); The latter won the first and second pulls. Quarter-mile foot raco: T. Atkinson .J, H. Atkins 2.120 yds hurdles!: J. M'afukobo 1, K. Anderson 2. High jump: K. Anderson 3, .Jackson 2. lot lytic race: P. Htichhury 1, James Kieley 2.220 yds race: P. Hllchbury 1, H. Atkins 2. The following players have been selected to represent tiio Cambridge Dawn Tenuis Club in the matches to be played with Hamilton at Cambridge on Saturday next:—Mrs. Battv, Miss Millie, Messrs. \V. M. Coafes, K. Coatee, I>. IVake, ami L. Inlierwood; emergencies, Misses Clark and llaiiy. Messrs. l'aiv.e and Connor. Tho gentlemen's matches in the local tournament being nnlinished, it. was deCi'lid at a meeting of the committee' that they be abandoned. The treasurer reported a debit balance of £10, with subscriptions outstanding amounting to £-1. It was decided to hold an entertainment about the end of June to raise funds to wipe off the existing Indebtedness and to improve the courts during the winter months. Mr. T. W. Hicks, a well-known local farmer, who left here in September last In visit the Old Country, is expected to arrive here at the latter end of this week or the beginning of next.

WAIHI. ANSIVKHSATIV services iu connection with th# Waibi Methodist Church were held on Sunday and were » preat success. Iu the rooming the service was held in the church, but in the afternoon anil evening the celebration* look plane in the Academy of Mnale, where very 1 con.sfrepaiiotn a««embleil. The itcv. T»yl»r, of the Thmr.cs, acted the service?. A special feature of the anniversary was the splendid gliiirinj; of the choir, assUted by an efficient orchestra, and Mr. J. Adams lie conductor) deserves to he greatly commended for the Inch state of efficiency attained. Mr. Abel Howe, Miss Rotve, and Miss Wrigley, of Auckland, as,(ist»d. Mr. Kowe contributing five solos. A solo by Master William, a lad possessing a wonderful voice, was highly appreciated. TAUMAKUXUI.

Mr. ,T. D. Lour: lias onpineered tye water supply to the railway buildings and tan's a very tiiceessfully. • A Urge concrete d.un has been built on the terrace overlooking the town,hip, which provides ample water for railway requirement*. The Timmarutnii floolul Club held their monthly social, on Tuesday last. There was a good attendance, and a most pleasurable evening was spent, notwithstanding tho wet weather. Miss Towsey, of Auckland, sang two sons#, which were very much appreciated. Misses Dallas and Logan also sans; very acceptably. Through the efforts of Mr. Jennings, M.U.It., the raid between Mat*puna and Tatinurußui is being provisionally repaired, which is moat requisite. 1 rneret "to have to note the iilnst,? of Mr. r-oughton, who lijis jjone to Auckland for medical advice. Both native and European residents trust that ha may have an early recovery and extend to him ovary sympathy. Several'stoats have been killed about Tanjnsrunui. On Wednesday no less than {our stoats were killed by local residents. No wonder that there are so few pheasants about this neighbourhood 1 tipper Vine Country residents feel very sera at their hiring- to po all the way to Te Awamntn tor any little trivial case which they have to adjust, before a law court. It may bo a boon to the Te Awamtitu people, but it is nothing less than an expensive and unnecessary tax upon our local resident). I hear that a public indignation meeting is shortly to be called in order to obtain some amendment or some Improvement. As it stands, the ends of jiuttce are financially defeated.

HAMILTON. A UKETISO of the Hamilton Municipal Fire Brigade was held on Thursday evening. The miss to bo pre.sented to the tiortiuph Council were read and approved. Mr. C. Horsneii was elected an honorary member for one year in recognition of tho services ho has rendered towards the formation of the brigade. The annual infetlns; of the No. 1 Club of the Hamilton lingby onion wat iield at the Commercial Hotel on Thursday. About -.15 members were present. Dr. BrcwU presided. The *ur.ual report and balance-sheet were adopted. The latter showed a credit balance of £3 15s. The following oflicers were elected—President, Br. Brewit; vic«-pre»i* dents, the lie.-. N. O. W. Kadclitfe and ifessrs. (I. BJgecumbe, It. 3. Wynne. Joseph Smith, A. U. Manning, J. McKeo, ami J. .Tad,-man; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr. J. W. Storey; delegates to union, Messrs. J. W. Storey, IT. Hsncic, and W. Mahon; Selection Committee, Messrs. K. Bonnie, W. Ifarwood, W. Mahou, and the captain; captain, Mr. J. W. Storey; vice-captain, Mr. J. Moore.

WAIMAKAKu. A few Clays asro a wharo and content!, including a quantity of snim, were destroyed by tire in the "VValmamaki; Vsllev. A cumber of Maoris have gone up to attend the Native, Land Court at Harrow. There are soma exceedingly tad places on the main Waimantaku Road between the bridge and the junction, which the County Council might attend to bv'Eora the winter sets in. Last- winter this road was allowed to set into a dangerous state. OMAHA. The Wanderers Cricket Club arrived early on Good Vrl.liiy morning by tlio s.s. Claymore, and were entertained in the afternoon to a picnic In Sir. A. Dunniag's paddock. There was a largo attendance, and everyone enjoyed themselves. For sever, years the Wanderers have spent their Easter holidays in this district, and their visits are looked forward to with pleasure, »<i they always iiv a free entertainment, hut on Friday night they gave about three hours of great amusement, eclipsing ail their previous efforts. The hall was well tilled, ur.tl the audience greatly appreciated every item. Bones and tambourines were very good, and the jokes caused a lot of fun. The opening chorus by the company, " Oh, Item Goo-Goo Eyes." was followed by a sons, "My A:iii.i hi'ly," W. Heath; eoiii.', "True till Death," ,T. r.n!ns,-; 8o:ig, " The Broken-down Showman," W. Mills; song. "Mutiny Tennessee," Yv'. Haiti; song, " Scandalous Kyes," W. Willhtuison; long. "The King's Own," y. Mills; forts:, " Have You' Seen Her?" J. Wakerley; fin.de, "The Death of foil." There wan an interval of 10 minutes, after which Hie second part commenced with a nii'.noforta solo by W. Pureed!; song, "Tho Toilers," ,T. Lain.;; cornet solo, ,T. MorrU; song, "The Two Veterans." S. Mills; recitation, "Murphy Shall Not Kin-'," W. Heath; song. " Hearts of Oak," ,T. Wiikerlcy; song, " Then We Had Another One," W. Williamson; concluding with the farce, " Irish Justice," which was very well acted and caused a lot of laughter. W. Heath made un excellent judge, with W. Mills its policeman, 3. Mills as lawyer, and G. Fletcher as clerk of court. Mr. C. Wyatt proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Wanderers for the excellent entertainment given, which was carried by acclamation. The Wanderers gave threo cheers for Omaha and the excellent manner in which they had been enlertaiuod that afternoon. Every item on the programme was encored and very kindly complied with. Dancing was then commenced and kept up until midnight. Mr. V.'. P reel I presided at the piano, accompanying lhe songs in excellent manner, the playing being splendid. On Saturday and to-day (Monday) they played cricket with th« local team, finishing up with ii dance in the hail. The Claymore la expected to arrive during the night to take them buck to Auckland. The weather has been beautiful during their visit, ami it is to be hoped that they thoroughly enjoyed their holiday, and when Raster comes round again we shall hope to tee them all again.