RAHOTU.

Opunake Times, Volume III, Issue 110, 23 July 1895, Page 2

RAHOTU.

(Our own Correspondent.) The Quadrille Assembly held another successful gathering on Friday evening. It is to be regretted, however, that the “ larrikins ” do not keep away from these dances if they cannot behave themselves at them. The stones which these gentry throw at and on the hall are not calculated to improve the architectural beauty of the building, or to add to the enjoyment of dancers. It is a pity, too, that they should not be made to pay for the disgraceful way in which they damaged the door of the hall. Horses tied up to the fence are also frightened so that they break loose, and perhaps damage saddles or harness — besides sometimes leaving the owners to go home on “ Shanks’ mare.” * I notice the new house on Mr McGloin’s property is now nearly completed, Mr Simeon is also having a building erected on the corner of the Main and Kahui Roads. Other buildings are said to be coming ; and if only some of the petroleum men would come this way and sink a well I believe they would be sure to “ strike oil,” in which case Rahotu would be a city in no time, beating Opunake, harbor and all, to “ smithereens*” In these days of steam and the electric telegraph one is not often surprised at the rapid transits of mails, &c. But I was shown an envelope the other day, the postmarks on which showed an extraordinary passage from Opunake to Rahotu. The dates were as follow: Opunake, July 4th; Oaonui, July 10t,h; Rahotu, July 18th* Not bad travelling for ten miles ! July 18th.

HALL COMMITTEE. A meeting of the above was held on Thursnay evening, 18th inst. Present: Miss Walford, Messrs J. Colmer (chairman), F. M. Chapman, A. Anderson, T. McGloin, J. Rothery and V. Harrison. Minutes of the previous meeting read and confirmed. Correspondence.—From Mr Colmer, resigning his position as chairman of committee. Mr Chapman asked Mr Colmer to reconsider his decision. Mr Rothery seconded Mr Chapman’s remarks, speaking highly in favor of Mr Colmer. Mr Colmer replied that he was quite willing to retain his seat as a member of committee, but felt he was out of place in the chair. • Proposed by Mr Harrison, seconded by Mr Anderson, That Mr Oolmor’s resignation as chairman be accepted with regret. Mr Anderson moved that Mr Chapman be chairman for the current year. Mr McGloin seconded; he said he thought Mr Chapman was justly entitled to the office. Resolution carried. Mr Chapman took the chair. Miss Walford presented a petition which had been handed to her at a meeting of ladies. Upon the petition being read Mr Rothery asked where it had originated. Miss Walford replied that it was handed to her by Mrs Chapman. The chairman here refused toiallow any more discussion as to the origin of the paper. Messrs Harrison and McGloin spoke against the petition. The latter speaker said the residents were split into two parties. He was sorry the ladies of Rahotu did not assist Miss Walford. As to legal opinion on the legality of the election of the committee, it would only be waste of money. Mr Anderson expressed sympathy with the terms of the petition, After a littlS more discussion the matter dropped. Mr McGloin moved, That 2s 6d per night be charged the Debating Club for use of the hall, instead of 5s as previously, such resolution to date from 15th July. Seconded by Mr Rothery, The committee were agreeable on condition that the Debating Club had the room swept after their meetings. Carried. —Meeting terminated. DOMAIN BOARD. Present: Messrs Fleming (chairman), Wright, Dew and Billing. Minutes of last meeting read and confirmed. Resolved—as the meeting called in connection with the cemetery bad lapsed, only two or three turning up— That Messrs Chapman, Gane and Tyrrel be appointed a committee to inspect the sites and report at next meeting. [Wright-Dew.] The following account was passed for payment: Opunake Times, £1 4s Gd. —The meeting rose.