LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Colonist, Volume L, Issue 12354, 23 September 1908, Page 2 (Supplement)

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

A kindly act was done yesterday afternoon by a number of residents of Wairnea West. Mr Peter Hunter, of tbat district, has had to take a short trip for the benefit of his health, being accompanied by his wife. The present is the proper time for pruning hops, most of this work being finished in the Wainiea West district. Mr Hunter's neighbours observing that his bops had not been pruned, a working bee was formed, the whole work being done yesterday. This thoughtful action will result in much benefit to the crop, and no doubt Mr Hunter will duly appreciate the good feeling of his neighbours. The CSoverninent has decided to open for selection on renewable lease a block of 1917 acres of second class land in the Wangapeka settlement. The capital value of tha land is assessed at £1085, the half-yearly rental being £24 8s 3d. The description of the land is gazetted as - follows : — "About 120 acres of flat and gradual slope, covered with tall red manuka scrub, birch and pine forest; about 30 acres of flats along tbe Wangapeka river; about 800 acres of hilly, open and scrub land, covered with patches of manuka, fern and danthonia; the balance consists of forest-clad hills (chiefly birch), rising to a height of 1700 feet above sea level. The half value of about 66 chains of boundary fencing is included in the capital value. Improvements 'to the value of £18 15s have been effected on the section, consisting of 15 acres felled and grassed; these are lnoluded in the value of the land. Tne nearest point of the section is distantabout; n'vo miles and a half from T admor railway station, by the Tadmor-Sherry road, and the Sherry river road." It is mentioned that the former, road is formed, and that the latter is now in course of construction. I .'■-. It is with regret we have to record the .death of Mr Samuel Dessiou Lash, ah ighly esteemed resident of thej^olingwood district, who passed away at his' residenoe, Kockville, on Wednesday last, after a short but painful^ illness. Deceased, who was sixty-five years of age, was born at Torbay, Devon, and came to the Dominion by the ship John Pnillips in 1860, proceeding to the Collingwobd district, where he has resided for years, following the occupation of a miner, and; latterly having charge of the Rock villa; Post Office there. He took a keen interest in colonial affairs, and particularly education matters. He married a Miss Dement, of this city, and leaves a widow and grown up family, who will have the syrnpathy'of tjie whole district in their bereavement.

At the olose of the Rev. C. H. Garland's lecture on Wednesday night, the following resolution wa3 carried unanimously, and the same is to be sent to the British Premier : — "Tills meeting raises its protest against the disloy.il -utterances reported by the Press Association to hare been made at the Eucharistic Congress ofi" the lltn inst. by the Duke of Norfolk," who described the Royal declaration in taking the. Coronation, Oath as an insult to the King and the good sense of the nation. Tnis meeting is of opinion that such an utterance made on so important an occasion is a gratuitous insult to a Protestant "ruler and people and discloses a dangerous hostility to a Protestant Throne. " The annual meeting of the Nelson City Fire Brigade was held last evening, Captain Woodward presiding. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year : — Captain, Mr T. Woodward (re-elected), Lieutenant, Mr James Lucre (reelected) foreman hook and ladder carriage, Mr James Wincing (reelected), foreman, No 1 reel Mr Edward Woodward (re-elected), foreman No. 2 reel, Mr H. Stewart; secretary, Mr E. E. Boyes (re-elect-ed) ; treasurer, Mr Ernest Sounsell; honorary surgeon, Dr Andrew. . A Wanganui telegram states that negotiations are in progress probably resulting in Mr A. Wade, of Ballarat, accepting the appointment of conductor of the Wanganui Garrison Band. Mr Wade was bandmaster of the famous Wyke Temperance Band (England), and came oat to judge the Ballarat contest in 1905. Sines then he has adjudicated in varioua contests in Australia. The half yearly meeting of the Nelson Rifles was held last evening. Captain Stewart oooupied the chair, and there was a good [.attendance. The half yearly report on the work of the company and the balance sheet were read and adopted. The following shooting committee was • elected: Sergeants Mitchener and Frank, Corporals Carter and Alborougb, and Privates Hunter, Thomson and Stone. It was decided to vote £10 for shooting purposes, and to procure a challenge shield, to be held for one year by the champion shot. The company decided to go in for a service -uniform at an early date. Service stars were presented to the members who had qualified for them. Captain Hfce-vart expressed his appreoiiation of the support he bad received . during the half year. Messrs Brown and Kerr offered a medal as a shooting trophy, and the : meeting concluded witn a vote of thanks to Captain Stewart. Wednesday's Wellington "lost" states :— Resolutions have recently been carried by the shareholders of tne Golden Bay Cainent Company increasing the Enominal capital from £25,000 to £60,000, reducing the number of the directorate from nine to Six, and increasing the directors' holding? to 250 shaves each. The directorate of the company now consists of Dr. C. Prendergast Knight (chairman), Mr Charles Stewart |and Captain Charles Me Arthur, of Welington, and Mr M. M. Webster, of Nelson. It is intended to issue a further 25.000 shares to the public sboitly,'and the' flotation of -the additional capital has been entrusted to a Wellington firm, who have in hand a new pto3peotus^setting out the latest details of the Scheme, which provides for at least 400 tons of oement being'inanufactured weekly by the latest system. A most enjoyable plain and .fancy dress ball was held in the Motnpiko School on Friday evening, the room being comfortably filled. A large percentage of those present appeared in fancy~dress, the prizes for: which were won by Miss Thomson ("Good Luck") and Mr P.Thomson ("Highland Laddie"). Excellent music was supplied by Messrs M. Rogers (piano) and F. Mead (violin), the extras being played by Misses F. Uoleman and G. Wadswerth. The dutie3 of M.O. were ably carried out by Mr F. Savage. As a result, the amount owing on the new piano, recently purchased by the district, willbe substantially reduced, and it is to be hoped that the instrument will, ere long, be free from debt. A pleaseant evening's entertaininent took place at Clifton Terrace, Wakapuaka, on Friday evening last, vhen the Ladies' Guild, assisted by friends, held an entertainment and sale of work. Mr Chisholm opened the proceedings with a piano solo, and the children followed with a song. Considering the short time they had been learning they ac quitted themselves very creditably. There were two large Xmaa trees, a work stall, a sweet stall, and various )conipetitionß. Refreshments, which had «been given by members of the Guild, were banded round. The sum of £16 8s 3d was taken, and as the expenses were nil, the whole amount will go towards the Guild's fjnds. The following won prizes:— Pincushion made bs man or boy, Mr A. Dodson, Mr M. Austin 2; buttonhole, Miss Erskine 1, Miss Barnett 2 ; buttonhole by athool children, Miss L. Wastneylj doll dressed by school children. Miss M. Dodson; peeling competition, [Miss G. Dodson;, number of .shells, Mr B. Weller ; number of beans. Mr G. Harper; number of beans (children). Miss F. Cummlngs. The Nelson Hookey Association's held a very successful dance In the Druids' Hall on Tuesady evening 83 a "wind-up" to the season. About eighty couples were present, and a very enjoyable time was spent. During the evening Mr H. R. Duncan, the President of the Association, presented the championship shields won in the ladies' and men's competitions. Miss Coster received the former on behalf of the Wakatu Club, and Mr le Mottee, the men's shield on behalf of the Motueka Club. Mr Duncan, in making the presentation, referred to the splendid record of the Wakatu Olub, which scored thirty-nine goals, and did not have a score registered against them. Both teams were congratulated upon their success, ana cheers were given for the winners and Mr Duncan. An accident of a serious nature occurred to Mr George^ Watson, son of Mr E. W. Watson, of Wai-iti, on Saturday, resulting in concussion of the brain and other minor in* juries. The young man was employed at Bryant - Bros. ' r sawmill as a bushnian," and was engaged with his father In getting logs for the mill. While a tree was being felled, it became entangled with others, and required some morej levering and in falling caused a limb from another tree to be broken. This fell on Watson, striking his head and shoulders, throwing him some distance down the steep face of 'the hill, with the result stated. Help waa provided as quickly as possible from the mill, some considerable 'distance away, and the sufferer was brought oat'" of the bush on an improvised stretcher, to the mill, and from thence to bis own home at Wai-iti. Dr Pearless in the meantime having been rung up, was promptly in attendance. Watson's condition has slightly improved yesterday. • There was a large attendance at the Foresters' Hall last evening when, the Good Templars from- H.M.S.Encounter paid an offioial visit to the Loyal Nelson Lodge, No. 31. Mro; Vercoo, C.T., opened the Lodge, when the Naval brethren were officially reoeived and weloom* ed, ai:d after were invited to officer the Lodge, which they did with ability.' A "1-jDg and varied programme was presented, the visitors ■and the "loc.il members vicing with each other io producing a most enjoyable entertaiMM nt. Bro. Darley, who is leaviug f cr England, was wished a safe and happy return to his native shore. The kindness of Captain Fyler, in allowingJtfce man-. leave, was duly aoknowledgfed, and the contributors to the excellent pro- : gramme were thanked - with rounds of applause. The sisters provided an abundance of refreshments, to which fall justice was done.

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