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(Special to the " Star.**) NELSON, November 2. The outbreak of fireblight at Wakapuaka was discussed at the meeting of the Waimea Fireblight Committee, held in Nelson. Mr J. Dicker presided. The members of the committee visited the district affected, and it was found that there was a more extended area of infection. Immediate steps are being taken to cu,t down and burn the infected trees. The chairman was authorised to confer with the Public Works engineer regarding the transfer of labour to the infected area, and the assistance of several leading orchard experts was enlisted to cope with the outbreak. The . committee placed on record its appreciation of the vigilance of the local officers in detecting the disease, also the prompt measures taken by the department to deal with the break. Band. Contest. Much interest is being taken in the forthcoming band contest, which takes place in Nelson on November 11, when bands from Takaka, Motueka, Wakefield, Brightwater and Nelson will meet in competition. Leaving the Church Steps at 2 p.m. there will be a grand parade through the town to Trafalgar Park, where the competitions will take place. XEoming Club. The Nelson Homing Clubs’ last race was from Wanganui. The birds were liberated by Mr Mailman at 11 a.m. in overcast weather. On the journey they ran into rain and fog, and the first bird arrived at 4.3 d. Fifty-four birds competed, representing nine lofts. Mr T. Westley’s No. 5107 was first, Mr J. Liddle’s No. 77 second, and Mr. G. Winter’s No. 37 was third. Pinal Shoot. Mr T. Helling, with a total of 183 off the rifle, was the winner of the Motueka Miniature Rifle Club’s Championship Trophy, and J/.0. Anderson was th© runner-up with 178. For the best three shots, including handicap, G. Fry with 196 was successful, and secured the trophy. H. Boyes and 11. Delaney tied for second place with 193. In the shoot-off IL Boyes proved the winner. The trophies won during the season will be presented on Tuesday evening next. notary. Dr D. Millar, of the Cawthron Institute, who has visited South America, gave an interesting account of the Indians when addressing Rotarians. The talk, which was one of great interest, was greatly enjoyed. On the motion of Rotarian Dr S. A. Gibbs, the speaker was accorded a vote of thanks. Rose Show. Richmond, which boasts of some very beautiful gardens, many of which specialise in rose growing, will hold its annual rose show in the Public Hall on Thursday next. There Is already a fine display in the gardens, and indications are that the entries will be very large. Personal. The standing committee of the Diocese of Nelson have placed on record the following resolution: “That they hereby place on record their appreciation of the excellent services rendered to the diocese by Mr E. G. Morley, during the vacancy in the office of diocesan secretary and treasurer. While acting in this very responsible position Mr Morley, by his courtesy and diligence, proved himself very efficient in the transaction of the correspondence and the business committed to him. The standing committee, in conveying to him its gratitude for his assistance at a very critical period, expresses to Mr Morley its best wishes for a happy and successful future: ,

Social Kotos. A night weuumg was -celebrated on October Jl, m Hie Trinity TTeaoyterian Church, Nelson, when Miss Jean Bishop, youngest daugnter of the late Mr ana Mrs James Bishop, St Albans, Christcnurcn, was married to Mr John Dycc, eldest son o£ Mr J. P. Dyce, Victoria itoad, Nelson. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr David Bishop, wore a beautiful frock of cream lace with an underslip of pale pink satin, with a Brussels lace veil, and carried a lovely bouquet of white roses. The bridesmaid, Miss Mary Graham, wore shell-pink organdie, with a most becoming black picture 'hat, and carried a bouquet of snaaed pink sweet peas. The best man was Mr A. C. Tnompson. There was a full cnoral service under - M** J. K. Smith (the organist). The uride’s brother, Mr David Bishop, has oeen a very prominent member of the choir for the last seven* years. The Rev J. Hay officiated at the ceremony. Riper David Wilson piped the bridal party from the church t 6 tho reception, which was held in the Mayfair Tearooms. The guests were received by Mra Campbell, who acted as hostess for the evening. Among the guests were: Mr and Mrs Dyce (parents of the bridegroom), Mr and Mrs S. H. Johnston, Mr and Mrs H. Dodds, Mr and Mrs J. Duck, Mr and Mrs W. Walter, Mr and Mrs Newton, Mr and Mrs M’Hardie, Mr and Mrs D. Condell, Mr and Mrs Brough, Mrs Peters, Mr and Mrs Fingland, Mr and Mrs Willox, Mr and Mrs Kidson, Misses M’Callum, Aydonfc Burridge, Barton, Black, Vercoe, Campbell, Hunt, N. Graham, J. Walter, Brundell and Cunninson. The music at the reception was supplied by: Mrs Vaughan, Mr C. Dee, Mr C. Smith, Mr Max Brulisauer and Piper Dave Wilsbn.