COD NTH NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLVIII, Issue 147690, 8 September 1911, Page 7

COD NTH NEWS.

THAMES. [BY TELEGRAPH.OWN CORRESPONDENT.} Thames, Thursday. At the monthly meeting of the Thames Hospital and Charitable Aid Board held last night a letter was read from Dr. Valintine, Inspector-General of Hospitals, in regard to the proposed new wards. The writer pointed out that he saw certain valid objections to the site few the j wards as submitted, and was sure he j could demonstrate this to the Board on j His next visit to the district, which would be as soon as possible after the end of : the present session of Parliament. It | was resolved to notify the Inspector- j General that as the question of new wards had been under consideration by him and the present existing Board, they would like him to meet them before they retire from office in November. It was also resolved to advise the Department that the Board are of opinion that the method of representation under the old Hospital and Charitable Institutions Act was preferable to the new system. An account was received from the Education Board for the sum of £54 for maintenance of children in industrial homes, and the secretary was instructed to write for further particulars, as the Board had not, not been notified of the committal of tie' children.

CAMBRIDGE. [from oxna own correspondent.] A pretty wedding took place here on Tuesday, the contracting parties being Miss Florence Annie Marcroft, eldest daughter of Mr. F. A. Marcroft, of Cambridge, and Mr. Wilfred Ernest Seed, of the firm of Seed Bros., builders, of Remuera. The ceremony was performed in the house of the bride's father, by the Rev. W. Tinsley. The bridesmaid was Miss F. Marcroft, the bride's sister, and Mr. Geo. Seed, brother to tho bridegroom, was groomsman. After the ceremony the guests were entertained by Mr. MarcroTE.

HUNTLY. [FROM OUR own CORRESPONDENT.] As a result of complaints made to the Board of Education by the local school committee regarding the unsuitability ot the site of the headmaster's residence, to which no access can be had without committing a trespass on the railway line, Messrs. Garland and Farrell, chairman and architect respectively of the Education Board, visited Hunfcly on Monday, and personally inspected a site under offer to the Board. The site in question lies on the west side of the river, and is in every respect an admirable one. The congested state of the school and the meagre playground attached were pointed out by Messrs. J. Duncan and F. Twiname, who represented the committee. The residents have heard with regret that Mr. E. D. Thompson, who has been in charge of the local post office since its erection two years ago, has received notice of his transference to Avondale, where the Government has decided to open a new office. CLEVEDON. [from our own correspondent.] The Rev. Smellie, Presbyterian minister is seriously ill and is away from his charge on three months' leave of absence. The Ambulance Committee met yesterday afternoon and decided to give & fancy dress dance in October, and also two entertainments for children. A large committee was formed, with Mrs. New ling as treasurer and Misses McKnight as secretaries. The fund has now reached the sum of £44, with subscriptions still coming in, and various promises of help. The annual meeting of the Wairoa South Lawn Tennis Club was held on Tuesday, when the election of officers took place. The balance-sheet showed the finances of the club to be in a satisfactory position. Mr. J. B. Ramsay was re-elected captain, and also, with Mr. D. M. Bryan, re-elected as delegate to the association. Mr. M. Waters resigned the secretaryship, andtho position is still vacant. The club has arranged their opening day for September 23. Pneumonia and influenza, particularly the latter, are prevalent in Clevedon and the outlying districts, one adult case having proved fatal. The ladies of the Presbyterian Church intend holding a bazaar next year and have established a sewing guild to work for that object. Mr. Henderson, of East Road, has disposed of his property there at a good price to Mr. Knight, late of Feilding. The basket-ball season closed on Saturday. The Rev. W. C. Wood vicar of All Souls', Clevedon, preached a. special sermon on Sunday night on " Compulsory Military Training," which drew a large and appreciative congregation.

PAPAKURA VALLEY. [from our own correspondent.] A very pleasant function took place in the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's office at Papakura on Tuesday afternoon, when a number of ratepayers of the Papakura Valley Road Board gathered to make Mr, G. D. Smith a presentation in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him while chairman of the Board. Mr. E., D, McLennan, the present chairman, handed Mr. Smith a very handsome silver inkstand suitably inscribed. Mr. Smith acknowledged the gift. ■

TE AROHA.

[from our own correspondent.]

Te Aroha, Thursday.

The concert at Te Aroha West, in aid of the school funds, was largely attended, and the party which went out from Te Aroha to provide the programme met with a hearty reception. , The following contributed Masdames Axford and Lipsey, Miss Herbert, the Revs. P. Cleary and W. Blair, Messrs. Mclndoe, Herbert, Hanna, Rayner, and King. Mrs. Blair presided at the piano. A pleasant dance followed. The visiting performers at the concert were entertained at supper by Mrs. Granger. Mr, J. Clothier, a new settler here, has purchased ICQ acres of land at Te Aroha West from Mr. T. Chalton. The price paid was £15 per acre.

DARGAVILLE. [BY TELEGRAPH.OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Dargayille, Thursday. In connection with the agitation _ raised by Kaipara settlers for a speedier train connecting between Helensville and Auckland, the member for Kaipara has intimated that the Minister for Railways is favourable to such, recognising that long-journey passengers are deserving of consideration in th» matter. The Minister recognises the difficulty in making one daily express to suit all interests, but favours the idea of a nonstoppage of all trains from Helensville at stations intermediate between Henderson and- Mount Eden, leaving such to be served by the existing suburban trains.

TE KUITI.

yJROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.]

Te Ktjiti, Thursday." A choral society has been formed in Te Kuiti, and the following officers appointed : —Patron, Mr. J. Boddie; vice-presidents, Messrs. A. V. Snadden, E. H. Hardy, N. C. Matthew, L. E. Foy, R. M. Somerville, and the Rev. Mr. Wayne; conductor, Mr. Swallow; secretary and treasurer, Mr. H. J. Mussen; pianist, Mies Ivy Graham deputy-pianist, Mrs. Stanton: committed, Mcsdames A. 0. Johnston, Casael,

and Darror, Messrs, Tassell and Blackmail. The society have arranged that tha proceeds of the first conceit be given to the cottage hospilal fund. The town cleric has received intimation from the Siate-gaaranteed Advances Office that tho sum of £12,275, balance of loan of £27.275, has baen remitted to the credit of tha borough. The establishment of a first-class briekmaking business in Te nit.i is something thai has been greatly needed, and with the brick area in the borough the demand has rapidly increased. Messrs. Jones and Hudson have acq aired a site over the railway line, at the oomer of Ward and Carroll Streets. Two kilns, of a capacity of 25,000 each, axe to be erected-, and an up-to-date plant will be installed. _At a meeting of the Boy Scouts Committee on Tuesday evening, Mr. W. F. Dims tendered his resignation as scoutmaster, and the Revs. Armstrong and Wayne were appointed. Mr. EL W. Atkinson tendered his resignation as secretary, owing to his leaving the district, and Mr. IST. Morgan was appointed in his stead.

TATJRANGA. [FROM OUR OWN COBSESPONDEST."} Mr. G. F. Cook, district engineer, of t'&a Public Works Departments retired from the service, after having been connected with it for over 40 years, at the beginning of this month. Mr. Cook was tha guest of tho Public Works officers at ai smoke concert, and wa3 the recipient of two presentations, one being an inscribed clock, from the members of the staff of the Taoranga office, and the other a set of pipes, from the railway employees, by all of whom _he was held in the highest esteem. During his long service Mr. Cook has been associated with the following works Railway construction, Waitaki to Invercargill; Otago Central railway; Palmerston North to Wood villa, through tha Manawatn Gorge; Eketahnna to Woodville, Hunterville to Ohakune, Stratford to Ongarue, and the initiation of the East Coast railway, commencing with the Tan* ranga-To Puke section.

PAPATOETOE. [from OUR OWN correspondent.]. The annual meeting of St. John's Press* byterian Church, Otara, was held in the schoolroom on Tuesday. There was a large gathering of members and adherents, the Rev. Porter being in the ohair. Tha annual report of the Sunday-school showed an average attendance of 51 scholars and six teachers. Cash received from all sources £38, expenditure £24, leaving al f credit balance of £14. The church annual' balance-sheet showed a credit balance of £59 13s 4d. The chairman made mention of the Leslie Orphanage, and it waj decided that the Sunday-school and the Bible class assist the .institution, the financial arrangements to be left to the chairman. It was decided that a committee of ladies be appointed, to assist the minister in - his work throughout the circuit. The sum of £230 was reported to the credit of the new church fund, and to assist the fund further it was decided that a. retiring collection bo taken up every three months. A unanimous wish was expressed that the minister should be supplied with a buggy, and it was decided that a subscription be taken up forthwith to provide for this conveyance. The election of officers resuited as follows :—Miss McGeh : treasurer ; Mr. Fulton, secretary; :*dded to the committee of management, Mrs. John Wyllie, and Messrs. Rout, Jarvie, Ferguson, and -Barry; auditors, Messrs. Hall and Sturges. The congregation presented a gold chain and pearl pendant to Miss Maggie Wyllie, who has been organist for the past 15 years, and a silver teapot to Miss Florrie Hamilton, assistant-organ-ist. During the evening the following pro- . gramme was rendered —Pianoforte solo, Miss Mackie; vocal duet, Mrs. and Miss Kempton; vocal duet, Misses Wyllie and Ferguson. After the meeting supper was provided. The Methodists held their opening service here on Sunday last, the service being held at Mr. Farnsworth's residence. The Rev. Rowe, of Otahuhu, preached to an attendance of some 37 persons. The building trade continues active. New residences are in course of erection for Messrs. Rout,, McLaraon, Tinsworth, and Clark.

Some 20 persons interested in the formation of a bowling and croquet club met at the public school on Tuesday last. After considerable discussion, it was decided that such a club was desirable. The . following investigation committee was set up :—Mrs. Wallace and Clow and Miss Wellsorp, Messrs. Clow, Weston, Sumner, and Sutton. Twelve of those present bo-, came members.