COUNTRY NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLIX, Issue 15168, 6 December 1912, Page 10

COUNTRY NEWS.

t i'liaoK oro ows coEßKsroKDErrs.] 3 $fAMiLTON, ' : ;L. : 'f '• GBAZDEBff: ASSOCIATION ' ; POEMEDi. A meeting was held .yesterday morning, lor the purpose of forming a Graziers* Association, having for its object the selling of fat stock by weight, and the securing of better railway facilities for the carriage of dock. On the motion of Mr,, J, D.' P. Morgan, it was decided to form a Graziers' Association, and the following committee was appointed :— Messrs. McGregor (Ohaupo), F. 3. Reynolds (Cambridge), R. Reynolds (Cambridge), A. Orr (Morrinsville), J. Taylor (Cambridge), W. Taylor (Te" Awamutu), A. H. Storey (To Awamutu), J. D. H. Morgan (Pukemiro), W. Morgan (Cambridge), W. G. Park (Hairini), W. Voeper (Cambridge), J. C. Allen (Morrinsville), E. Goodwin (Newstead)/!E. : Allen (Cambridge), A. v & Storey (Hamilton) ; secretary, Mr. J. C. Potta (Hamilton). A very successful garden party was held

at Mr. H. Valder's _ grounds, Claudelands, on Wednesday, when £35 was 1 added to the fund lot now St. Peter's Church. Various stalls did active business, and a number of competitions were held.

A 'welcome social to Rev. V. Perry,

•who has taken over the pastorate of the Baptist Church, was tendered on Wednes•day night, and was most successful. The leading office bearers and representatives of the other denominations extended a hearty welcome to the new pastor. At the meeting of _ the executive com- i mittce of the Waikato Agricultural and Pastoral Association yesterday, was decided to efleet alterations in the seating of the new stand by placing a "raised seat along the terrace front. Mr. Wilfred ; Johnstone, of Papatoetoe, wrote com- ; plaining of the treatment accorded to ! exhibits ■ from i a : .* distance by the railway j arrangements. The train by which his stock I travelled took eight hours to reach Frank- ' ton, and after being knocked about in j shunting at every small station, the stock ] arrived in a sorry condition. ;tt was de- { cided to draw the attention of the Rail- 1 way Department to this matter. In response to complaints as to the laying out Of the grounds for the implements • and vehicles at the- last show, it was decided to devise a more satisfactory plan next year. On the motion of the president, it pwas decided to elect Mrs. John McNJcol, who is leaving the district, and" whose late husband and son rendered such valuable services to the association, a life member. The secretary reported that the Defence authorities had offered 30s per week for the use of 12 looseboxes, the right to drill certain units, at the rear of the cattle pens, and graze the horses in a small paddock, and also to have soma of the . men sleep under the grandstand, and usethe cooking appliances. These premises would be required for about six months, ■when it was thought the military stables would bo available. The request . was ■granted. J- - FRANKTON. ;- NEW METHODIST t CHTJBCH. -'■ *: The new Methodist Church at Frankton, .the foundation-stone of which was laid a few weeks ago-,,_» progressing -well towards completion. In aid' of the building fund, a sale of work has been opened at lie Wesley Hall. There have been good attendances, and the financial results '. should! be most satisfactory. • ROTORUA. . * ; EETIJMjrO; I : TOTJIUOT - OPPIOIAL& V;« Three officials of the Tourist Depart, menfc were made presentations on Tuesday afternoon on: their retirement from the service. Mr. Blow made the presentations, and wished the recipients all success and prosperity. Miss Taylor received a gold watch, Mjss Hall a silver enamelled brooch, and Mr. Grainey a panoramic view of the sanatorium gr0und5..,.' ..... ' •' CAMBRIDGE. - . NOTEMBEE'S EAINFALL. The rainfall for November amounted to 3.81 in, 50 per cent, less than for-/the corresponding period last year. The total rainfall for the eleven months of this year is 42.54 in, or sin in excess of • the eleven mouths for last year. I TUAKAU.. •TENNIS CLUB'S CONCERT. The Domain Tcnnb Club is holding a. concert at an'early date, to be followed by a dance, and arrangements are well in hand. In consequence the Tuakau Club have postponed their second euchre tournament until January. The bridge on the new Tuakau-Whanga-rata Road is now all but completed, and is already carrying the traffic. Tho Onewhe.ro Football Club was unfortunate in having an unfavourable night for its ball, but in spite of the weather a. good number of dancers were present. The decorations in the hall and eupperroom were very effective, and praise is due to the committee. The secretary of the Reform League has received intimation from the Prime Minister that he "proposes to visit Tuakau in January. The branch is intending honouring Mr. Massey, but tho manner of doing 60 has not yet been finally decided on. »" ' ' '■■"""' HENDERSON". A FANCY PAIS. 'A very successful fancy fair and Christmas tree, organised by the Ladies' Guild of St. Andrew's Church, Henderson, was held in the hall on the afternoon and evening of Wednesday. November 27. The fair was opened by Mrs. Garroway, who was presented with a bouquet by Misis Gertrude McLeod, on behalf of (the ladies' guild. Tho president, Mrs. Cilberd, thanked all the kind friends who had helped the ladies, and then business began. Thfa various stalls— sweet, children's, jumble, and refreshment '■ presided over by the members of the guild and their friends,' and did good business. The Christmas tree proved a very prominent feature, and the distributor of articles caused a great deal of merriment. The gipsies' tent was well patronised, and # the competitions were carried through in a very enthusiastic manner. • PUEEKOHE. FRANKLIN AaRIOULTUEAL .SHOW. The committee of tho Franklin Agricultural Society is now busy preparing for the annual show, which takes place in Pukekoho in February next. All tho judges have been appointed and the secretary is now awaiting the replies of the gentlemen who have been selected to fill these important positions. It is expected that tho military events on the 1913 show programme will _bo most attractive. The items are being changed from what has . appeared in the past. The management of these events is in very competent hands, \ and eomo uniquo competitions aro promised. At the last meeting over sixty i new members were elected, and the pro);S raise of support that has been offered in - the way of entries is most encouraging. The ■] committee hopes to establish fresh records all round.