RANGITIKEI NOTES.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XLIII, Issue 15000, 24 February 1899, Page 2

RANGITIKEI NOTES.

(FltOll OtJE OWN CoBUIiSPONDKNT.) MARTON, Thursday

About thirty tons of oaten chaff, in slack, is offered foi* sale iv our "wifnled" column. The crop is considered to be lirstclass quality, as it was harvested without rain or rust in the early part of January. Full particulars may be obtained tin application to Chronicle Office, Marton.

Thu members of the Royal Rangitikei Rilles assembled in strong force at the paradu held last evening, when the annual inspection took place. Surgeon-Major Skerman and Captain Sutclill'e were present, on parade. After the inspection, the officers put the company through some serviceable drill, the battalion movements occupying [ most of the time. At the conclusion of the parade, the new Martini- -illicit! rilles were distributed. The company have received no information as yet as to where thu Easter Encampment will be held. There is some talk of it being held at AA'ootlville this year. The AVe.-deyans ure negotiating for the pui'jiose of huUlhig a large "Jumbo" Sale in connection with their annual Harvest Thanksgiving Services, to be held next month. It is many years since a similar sale has been held, and consequently th" 1 idea, should meet with every success. Mr. G. Hutchison, M.H.R., addresses bis constituents at the Upper Tutaenui Schoolroom ou Monday next. On Saturday evening he speaks at Hunterville. A farewell social will be tendered to Mr. T. B. lusoll, at Huuteiville, on Monday evening next. Mr. Instill, .vho it leaving on a trip lo the Old Country, lias been head teacher of the day school in that township for some considerable 'ime, and his many friends are anxious about having a social gathering .previous to bis , departure. ]