WOODVILLE

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1680, 11 May 1904, Page 24

WOODVILLE

(From Our Own Correspondent.) The election of a School Committee for the Main School attracted little attention and difficulty was found to obtain the consent of 9 men willing to act in the capacity of members. Finally Messrs Burnett (chairman), Bowden (secretary), J Morgan, Wigzell, Jno. Harris, Shaw, Whitehead, Franklin and J. Cross were TTJTuced to accept office. At the vv oodland s School Messrs Walker (chairman), Rendle, Morgan, Fletcher (secretary), Clark and Maisev were elected. , , , , At lumewa there was a contest between Kumewa and Crosse Estate. No less than four of the latter representatives were elected. I have been taken to task for stating that a lately-deceased lady had died from cancer. I find I was }n error inasmuch as tttrhour was the cause of death. I may say that my information, which has given sAne offence, was obtained from a relative of the family who. like ourselves, saw little to choose between either name for almost the same disease. • ~ Mr H. H. Perfect, of the railway staff, was married to Miss Nellie Prehble. daughter of Mr R. Prebble, of Napier Road at St. David’s Church on Wednesday last. The Rev. S. Hill performed the ceremony and Mrs Bissel presided at the

organ. The special hymns were "How welcome was the call,” and "D, Father, all creating,” and Mendelsshon’s “ Wedding March” as the bridal party left the Church. The bride wore a rich white corded silk dress, slightly trained, and the customary wreath and veil. The bride’s maid. Miss Ethel Prebble, wore white silk and-white hat. The brides present to the groom was a set of gold sleeve links, bridegroom’s to bride and bridesmaid gold broocnes. After partaking of a sumptuous breakfast at the residence of the bride’s parents the happy couple left for Wanganui. The railway employees signalised their good wishes by blowing the engine whistles and setting off detonators and making as much noise as possible. The first cup match of the season took place on Wednesday last between Dannevirke and Woodville. the former winning by 8 points to 6. A welcome social was tendered to the Rev. -9. Bowie on Wednesday evening last in the Methodist Church. A very pleasing musical programme was much appreciated by all present. The Revs. Canon Eccles, S. Hill, and Barnett (Pahiatua) all welcomed the new minister on behalf of their respective congregations. The amount taken at the door would go a fair way in renovating the parsonage. Refreshments were provided and handed round by members of the congregation. Mrs Burnett wife of our popular Mayor, gave a "tea” on Friday afternoon, for, the purpose of presenting Mrs Leithead, wife of the manager of Mr S. Johnson’s estate at Takapau and lately of this town, with a souvenir of her stay amongst us. A nice silver-backed brush and mirror were presented by Mrs Burnett and a very enjoyable afternoon was passed. Mrs Hill, wife of Rev. ®. Hill, sang very nicely, and is proving quite an acquisition to the district.

General Babington inspected the Woodville Rifles on Thursday evening. The Ruahine Battalion Band was in attendance. The General expressed himself pleased with his inspection. A special meeting of the Borough Council was held on Wednesday to pass the estimates and to give notice of rates for the coming . year. The expenditure is slightly over receipts. Mr Maudel, proprietor of the Empire Hotel, Wellington, and the Club Hotel in this town, has been here during tbe past week superintending the installation of acetylene gas in the hotel and three adjoining shops. He is also making extensive additions to Messrs A. H. Rosenberg’s drapery establisnment. Lofty and handsomely-finished dressmaking and millinery rooms have been added and the show-room considerably eniargea. The racecourse presents a scene of activity, a number of men being engaged in effecting the numerous improvements which have been decided on by the Jockey Club.

Another creamery is to be erected at Kiritaki by th© Crown Dairy Company, of which Mr J. B. Veale is manager. The Club Hotel is changing hands. Mr Fabian, lately of Weber and Wairarapa, is the purchaser from Mr Mandel. The committee of the A. ana P. Society held a meeting on Thursday last. Mr F. Perry in the chair. Mrs Beckham, nee Miss Bolton, wrote declining to accept the prize awarded to her in the ladies’ driving competition, on the grounds that a steward had used iusultiug language trf her, and had said that the prize was improperly awarded. The trouble seems to have arisen owing to the fact that the lady in question was accompanied in her exhibition by Mr Beetham. whereas it has always been understood that lady competitors should only have one of their own sex in the vehicle. However, there is no rule bearing on the question, and it is to be regretted that any steward should have blundered where a lady was concerned.

A first-class programme was presented by Mr McDuff Boyd at ms concert last evening. It was evidently of too high a class for the local public, who failed to patronise it to any extent though the prices wetre moderate. The Ruahine Battalion Band played the recent test selections, and gave most satisfaction and pleasure. The playing of Mr McDuit Boyd was much admired, and the various singers acquitted themselves with credit. Mr Marryatt’s playing was as usual much enjoyed. The Ballanoe road is being metalled, which is welcome news to the settlers.

A football match, Aotea v. Woodville, played on the Recreation Ground, reunited in a draw. The play was rather rough on the whole. A match between two local teams took place earlier in the day. c. Still another wedding. Miss Flossie Owens, daughter of our local postmaster, was married to Captain Wann, of the Northern S.S. Co. The Rev S. Hill performed the marriage ceremony at the residence of the bride’s parents. The wedding was quiet, only immediate friends being present. The presents were numerous and beautiful. The young couple left for their home in Auckland by the afternoon train. The weather is very cold, thick fogs for the past two days until about 11 a.m., when the sun appears and the rest of the day is perfectly glorious. Mr Auld, the headmaster of the Panatawa School, leaves for Taranaki, where he has secured a very good appointment.