WAVERLEY.

Patea Mail, Volume XXXIX, 8 July 1914, Page 3

WAVERLEY.

By Ovr iiesutent liepreaentative.

FATAL QUARRY ACCIDENT. An inquest was held at Watotara yesterday afternoon touching the death of *a man named W McGowan who was killed while working in a grayol pit. On Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock the deceased, in company with a mate, was working in the pit when a large quantity of earth came down, compietely burying him. His mate ran for assistance but it was not until 7 o’clock in the evening that the body was got out. The jury returned a verdict of accidentally killed.

RIFLE SHOOTING. The fifth competition for the Wairoa Defence Rifie Club trophies took place on Saturday last. The following are the scores: —

NOTES. Mr G Ansell leaves for Ash burst tomorrow and takes up bis duties on Monday next as manager of the Ashliurst Dairy Factory. The ordinary meeting of the Town Board which was postponed fromTiuusday last till Monday has been still further postponed, The masked plain and fancy dress dance promoted by the Kdies in aid of tbe tiro hiigadefundj promises to be a great success.

In this issue Mr Macfarlaue of Guyton Street, Wanganui, adveitises that he has a number of fancy, dresses for hire.

The Wavorloy School Committee met last Monday evening, the only business transacted being the passing of two accounts for payment. While having a football practice in the domain on Monday evening, one of the senior cadets received a blow on tbe head through coming in contact with two other players. The blow left him quite dazed for over twelve hours. On enquiry we find he was able to resume work this morning, Thd members of St Andrew’s Presbyterian Bible Class held u most enjoyable social last night, there b'iug a good attendance. Rev. D. Mclvor presided and a splendid programme of musical items and songs was rendered together with a number of recitations and competitions. After supper had been handed round and further games had been played the proceedings were brought; to a close by the singing pip Auld Lang Syne.”

We like the • li, & G.’ brand of hats and* caps very much they are so comfortable, light in weight, perfect in style and very durablq. Ask your local clothier for the B. & G.’ brand every time*, * For influenza take Woods' Great Peppermint Cure. Never fails: 2s 6d la 6d

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