COUNTRY NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLV, Issue 13875, 8 October 1908, Page 8

COUNTRY NEWS.

HAMILTON. [Ill" TELEGRAM. —OWN* CORRESPONDENT.] Hamilton", Wednesday. The election" of a member for the Hamilton Borough Council caused by tho resignation of Mr. C.' MaeDiarmid resulted as follows: — J no. Bet (ley, 346 votes; J. A. Bund, 153. At the first men's meeting of the Hamilton Y.M.C.A. tho general secretary presided and delivered an address 011 "Ideals," discussion following. Mr. W. F. Mason presided at the tea, and welcomed the strangers present, and predicted a bright future for the movement in Hamilton. Pastor Mill, as president; of the Strangers' Institute, which has merged into tho Y.M.C.A., presented Mr. Green, of the Crown Tea Rooms, on behalf of tho institute, with a handsome dressing-ease, in recognition of his liberality in giving the uso of his tea- rooms gratis. .Mr. Calvert Frodsham, whilst proceeding to his homo at- Claudelands, slipped on Heophy Terraces and broke his left leg above tho knee. Ho lay there for some time, but eventually a passer by heard his cries, and went to his assistance. Sergeant Hastie was communicated with, and he secured the services of a doctor and the ambulance, in which the sufferer was removed to the hospital. CAMBRIDGE. [i'ltu.u or a OWN <.oHi(Ksi'o\m:xi. ] An accident happened to Mr. W. K. Carter on Sunday. He was descending the steps at. his residence, when he slipped and broke a rib. Considering his advanced age of £4, Mr. Carter is progressing favourably. The chiming clock for the post office, which was subscribed for by the residents, has arrived, and is to be placed in position immediately. The High School Committee mot on Monday evening, Mr. J. Lundon presiding. Mr. R. D. Stewart, inspector, submitted his special report, which was of a satisfactory nature. Regarding the technical school site, the town clerk of the Cambridge Borough Council wrote that the Council would ho pleased to grant the site next to the Courthouse. It was decided to thank the Council, and to write to the Board of Education, asking that, an official be sent up to report, and steps taken to have tlie sito vested in the Board. Tho headmaster's report, showed the average attendance for the quarter as under: Primary department, 178; secondary department, 30. The Road Board met on Saturday, Mr. Jno. Ferguson presiding. The chairman's action in lotting a contract for clearing the lower land at tho eastern end of the lake was approvod. It was reported that the work of constructing the new sand tennis courts was almost completed. Votes of thanks wore accorded Messrs. Rcndall Brothers, Mr. Jas. Dunning and Mr. W. F. Buckland for donations of native shrubs and flowering plants. The chairman said that in addition to the Domain scats already donated, the following had also promised to provide seats:—Mr. and Mrs. Rout, Dr. Roberts, Messrs. Crowthor, 8011, R. T. Tudehope, C. Roberts, A. Underwood, E. Smith, ,T. Watte v.-?, Gardner and Sons, and the Cambridge' West Domain Board. OTAHUHU. [from oru OWN correspondent.] The Methodist. Church held anniversary services on Sundav. Mr. Olds being the preacher. The church, which was prettily decorated for the occasion, > was crowded morning and evening. At the latter service Miss Carson rendered a sacred solo. Tho Otnhuhu Tennis Club concluded the series of winter socials with an " At Home on Friday night. The inclement state of the weather did not prevent a large crowd from attending, making this one of the most successful dances of the season. The Ladies' Committee deserve special mention for the nicely-decorated supper-tables. The hall was ■decorated with flags and "greenery, and. the floor was in excellent order. Meredith's band contributed the music. WHAN ARE I. . ;, [Br '. TELKGRAI'IT. —-OWN" CORRESPONDENT*] WhaNgarki, Wednesday. , •At the monthly meeting of tho Whangarci Borough Council His Worship the Mayor (Mr. T. McClintock) presided. -Mr. Robert Mail wrote making the Council a final offer of a part of his Deveron Estate as a recreation ground, and stilting that if his offer wore refused tho property would bo at once otherwise disposed of. As tho consent of the ratepayers would be necessary 1 , for tho purchase it was decided to ask Mr. Mair to allow the offer to remain open, for three months. Mr. W. Corns wrote asking for compensation for damage done to his property at Kensington by flood water. It was resolved that the matter bo left in the hands of tho Streets Committee, with power to act.. The engineer having reported favourably 011 Powhiri Avenue, it was resolved to take over that, street. CO M AN DEL. [ lIV TELEGRAM. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] , Coromandkl, Wednesday. Information has been received that Lieutenant A. J. Gatland, of the Coromandel Rifles, has passed' his subaltern's examination. Owing to the unfavourable weather on Saturday last the tennis club was unablo to commence the season's play. Tho members of tho club and friends, however, mot in the. Foresters' Hall 011 Saturday evening and /spent, a social evening. Musical items were given by Mesdames Vaughan and St. George, Miss Applegate, and Mr. W. F. Home. ______________ [KROM: OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.] ' hunt: a. Mr. Ingram, who lias had charge of the Hunua School, lias resigned . ' At present the weather and growth is all that could be desired. The lambing: season is over. There has been a fair percentage of lambs, and losses have been small. . PAPAROA. An interesting and 'important ceremony took place oil Monday in tho laying of the foundation-stOne ol' the new Council Chambers. The ceremony was performed by Mr. W. .IT.: Jaclvmaii. chairman of the Otaiuatea Council, who in his address spoke of 'the good financial position of the Council. He alluded to the' hardships of the early days, of more than 40. years ago. comparing them with the comparative comforts and conveniences of the present time. Mr. iskelton, as one of the old, residents, spoke of the progress of the district. Mr. J. G. Coates, one of the councillors, considered the erection of title chambers an indication of tho forward policy of tho Council. A bottle containing papers concerning the ceremony was placed below the foundation, A complimentary dinner was tendered to Captain Col heck, late commanding, officer of the squadron, by the Otamatea Mounted Rifles 011 the Ist inst. About 40 of the corps and honorary members sat, down. In proposing the toast of \the even in p. Captain Coates alluded to the recent appointment of Captain Co 1 hock to the command of tho Northern Scouts. iEATAMATA. An individual who has been touring some of tho districts adjacent, to the liotorua line paid a. visit, to IMatamata last, week, and by Tuesday, the 29th ult., had created a. good deal of interest in his -movements, owing to the impudent manner in which he had misappropriated cash and various articles belonging to residents here. After " doing" Hat,adnata, lie paused on to Jlorrinsville. and there continued his exploits until his arrest, the same day. The rain, which has been threatening all the week, has now set in. and the pastures should receive rut tell: benefit— although ; the roads will doubtless suffer. When the weather clears "again, a start will probably be made In* some of the settlers with the shearing. At Tirau, ..some of the biggest flockowners are likely to co-operate in utilising the shea rinsr-Shed and machinery lately owned by the Bank of, New Zealand Estates. Some interest is being aroused in the proposal to. connect Tuuranea and the Bay of Plenty districts with-the Rotorua line, in the neighbourhood of Matainut.a. When the road is opened up through the Manpawliero settlement and over the Kaimai Pass, a coach service will probably be instituted between Matamata and Tauranga. and considerable traffic may be expected to ultimately take place between the two centre. ' ■ MA.MAKU, Members of the Manchester Unity, 1.0.0.P.. residing in this locality, being desirous of establishing a branch of the society at Mamaku. arrangements were made for a visit of the chief secretary of the Auckland district. Mr .T. McLeod. Oil Monday eveiiimr. ??,tli ill*.- Mr. Mcl.eod gave a lecture in Roe's Hall. Brother Sanlbrey. a P.O."'of the Cambridge branch of . the M.U., 1.0.0.P.. occupied the chair. There was a large attendance, and several of those present gave in their names as prospectye members should it be decided to form, a local lodge of the . ordor.

On Wednesday last the members of the order gave ■ a social and dance, in the nail, I which was in every way a most successful and enjoyable entertainment. Dancing was interspersed with vocal and instrumental items. Several visitors were present from Cambridge and Rotorua. Brother Pearoe and' Brother' Washer acted as M.C. s, and the dance music was supplied by Miss \\ hit®, Brother K. McLeod, and Brother D. bite. . IHICKLAND. With the continual increase _of scholars attending the public school, it- lla s found necessary to enlarge the plajgroun . and an additional half-acre of groniui at - joining: the school lias been purchased liom Mr. John Porter for the'sum of i,oo. nan of this amount has been subscribed Dv lie parents of scholars attending the school, which sum has been subsidised £ tor i>-oy the Board of Education- ■ ■ . „ v , lßr i. The splendid weather conditions c _ x,^ e " enced of late are having the effect., of pr - ducing an abundance of feed, and all crop throughout the district are looking particu larlv well. A' muck larger area ot oats than ever before sown has this ye.ai been -P Thef dairying industry has heeiiniJ'uU swing for some weeks past, and the results so far have been most gratifying-