HUNTERVILLE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19505, 5 February 1926, Page 3

HUNTERVILLE.

(Frum the “Chronicle’s” Special Correspondent.) HUNTERVILLE PIPE BAND A meeting of the committee was held on Tuesday evening, Air Logan AfcLean (president) occupying the chair. Correspondence in connection with Dunedin contest was read and dealt with. A letter was received from Air R. AlcCarthy (Dunedin) stating that he had been lappointed the band’s representative while at the contest, and asking that a photo of the band and a rosette of the band’s tartan be forwarded to him.—Left in the hands of the secretary. An invitation to be present at the Wanganui Caledonian Games was received, and although it was decided that a whole band would not be available representatives would endeavour to attend. Bulls Sports Chib wrote accepting the band’s price for engagement for the Bulls sports on Alarch 17. The secretary reported that laccommodation for the band had been reserved at the Y.W.C.A., Dunedin.—lt was decided to reserve railway and steamer accommodiation immediately. A vote of thanks to the chair concluded tho meeting. HUNTERVILLE TOWN BOARD FOREAIAN’S REPORT The Foreman (Air E. J. Hurley) reported at the Town Board meeting on Tuesday evening as follows: — Road Work.—Bruce Street has been scarified, stones broken and a quantity of crushed metal spread on it. The grass portion of Alilne Street between the road and the footpath has been ploughed, and a quantity of earth has been carted for filling purposes in front of the police station. Alarshall road has been scarified and built up with clay where required, while a portion of High Street has also been scarified and the stones broken. The grass plot between the road and the footpath has been broken up and the turf has been removed. Water Supply.—Water in the reservoir stands at 28ft (February, 1925, 33ft.; February, 1924, 28ft. Portion of water main at High Street bridge hias been renewed. Sewerage.—Blockages in the sewerage have been attended to. Bridges and culverts.—The culvert in High Street between railway crossing and the Hunterville Hotel collapsed when the steam roller was crossing it. The timber was found to bo in an advanced stiage of decay and it has been decided to rebuild the culvert in concrete. A start has already been made. A quantity of metal has been carted to Porewa road bridge. This bridge is also to bo rebuilt in concrete. General. —Air G. Deighton, engaged by Air Alair for work in connection with the road improvement scheme, has commenced duty. ATHLETES—TAKE NOTE! Runners and cyclists la re finally reminded that entries for the running and cycling events at tho Caledonian Games on February 10, close with the secretary (Air R. Afoir) to-day at 12 noon. Liberal prizes are offered and the committee are making every effort to have the track in first-class order. Air G. Benson (Wtinganui) is doing the handicapping, so prospective competitors can rest assured that they will get a fair deal in this direction. Remember, to-day at 12 noon, for closing of entries. INTERESTING LECTURE In tho Presbyterian Church last evening, Air Alex Alill, secretary of the Y.Af.C.A., Auckland, gave a very interesting lecture on “Afission work in Egypt and Palestine.” The speaker, who has just returned from these countries, has a fund of first-hand information, and right throughout his remarks greatly impressed those present. The customary vote of thanks at the conclusion was carried by acclamation. GENERAL NEWS Not a great deal of business was transacted at the Town Board meeting on Tuesday evening. An informal general discussion took place on the road improvement work, while part of the time was spent in committee. The correspondence consisted of a letter from the Public Trust Office, stating that a further instalment of loan money had been placed to the board’s credit, and a communication from the Hospital Board pointing out the necessity for prompt payment of levies. Tho “working bee’ which was to have been held on the Domain yesterday did not materialise, owing to the inclemency of tho weather. First-class talent has been engaged for the Scottish concert on February 10, and a most attractive programme of comedy, vocal land instrumental 'items has been drawn up.

The Hunterville Pipe Band will play at a garden fete being conducted by the Rangitikei Cricket Association on February 17, at Alarton.

An error occurred in the report of the annual meeting of the Legion of Frontiersmen. The list of officers should have read: Troop Leader, Air W. D. Davis; Troop Sergeant, Air H. D. AlcAlanaway; Quarter-master Sergeant, Air R. A. Gorton; treasurer, Air W. Williams; secretary, Air T. Brunton: auditor, Air H. Fox.

The Rata Dairy Company has received advice to the effect that the consignments of butter shipped on the Port Hacking land the Corinthic, have been sold at the satisfactory price of 175 s per cwt., or nearly Is 7d per lb. This is “Rabbit Destruction Week” in the Hunterville Rabbit Board’s district. On all sides farmers seem to be falling in with the scheme, which should be the means of ridding the country of a I'arge number of the pests. Children from Afangaweka and Ohingaiti who attend the Hunterville District High School now travel by the goods train arriving here at 9.30 a.m. Seats have been placed in the guard’s van for their convenience.

The usual pata.de of the Girl Guides was held yesterday afb rnoon. There was a good attendance, under Aliss Earle.

Since the programme for the Caledonian Games was printed an invitation scratch mile cycle race libs been added, for which Air T. Brunton has donated a trophy valued at £2 2s as first prize. Air Phil Norris has also donated a £5 5s cup as a points prize in running and jumping events.

A combined school excursion to Castlecliff will be held on Wednesday, February 24. Arrangements for a special train have been made, and the

children of Hunterville, Rata, Silverhope, Poukiore, Ohingaiti, Mangaweka and Mangaomoho schools will participate. A few bowlers were to be seen on the green yesterday, but the wet morning had the effect of making the turf heavy and slow. Local trippers of the light fantastic will be pleased to know that a dance will be held after the concert on Wed nesday evening. HERD TESTING INTERESTING FIGURES During the month of December the Rata Herd Testing Association tested 41 herds, comprising 1194 cows. Particulars are las follows: Association average milk, 7931b5, test, 4.1, butterfat, 32.301b5. Three highest herd averages.—939lbs, 4.5, 42.331b5; 10361b5, 4.0, 41.511b5; 8521b5, 4.7, 40.19]b5. Throe lowest herd averages.—sl2lbs, 4.1, 20.881bs; 4901b5, 4.6, 22.811b5; 542 lbs. 4.1, 22.191b5. Three highest cows.—l62olbs, 4.7, 76.141b5; 12901b5, 5.2, 67.081b5; 1020 lbs, 6.8, 69.361b5. Throe lowest cows.—3oolbs, 3.9, 11.10 lbs; 4201b5, 1.4, 5.881b5; 3601b5, 2.8, lO.OSlbs. TOWN BOARD VACANCY TWO NOMINATIONS Two nominations have been received to fill the vacancy on the Town Board caused by the resignation of Mr P. E. W. Butler. They are las follows: Frederick Charles Berry, and Henry Dolton McManaway. It is understood that an election will be held on Wednesday next. OBITUARY MRS W. DUNCAN The death occurred at the Tlaihape Hospital yesterday morning of Mrs W. Duncan, who had been an inmate of that institution for the past four 'weeks. For many years past she had not enjoyed the best of health, but she had ever been a patient sufferer, land with equal patience bore the illness to which she succumbed. The deceased lady was bom in Stonehaven, Kincardineshire, Scotland, and along with her husband and only son came to Now Zealand fourteen years ago. After residing in Hunterville for some time the family went to Levin, where they engaged in farming operations, and some years ago they returned to this district, Jiving on the Sil verhope road. Two years ago Mr Dunean purchased a farm at Ohingaiti, and in that locality they have resided ever since. The late Mrs Duncan was of a kindly disposition and her willingness to Assist others in trouble endeared her to all. Many social movements received her cheerful assistance, and the community will be the poorer by her demise. To the bereaved husband and son the sincere sympathy of the district is extended in the grave less which they have sustained. The funeral will leave the residence at Ohingaiti to-morrow for the Rangitira Cemetery (Hunterville). PERSONAL Mr and Mrs P. E. W. Butler leave this morning by motor for Rotorua, where they intend to reside while their daughter Marjorie is undergoing treatment. They carry away with them the best wishes of the residents of the district. RABBIT DESTRUCTION Owing to the inclemency of the weather the putting into effect of the general poisoning scheme has been postponed by the Hunterville Rabbit Board. On mtany properties the work has been carried out, but on the other hand the unfavourable conditions have prevented many farmers from tackling the -work with any degree of seriousness. During the week, however, the merits and demerits of various poisoning schemes have been very freely discussed, and yesterday afternoon the "Chronicle” representative approached the Rabbit Inspector (Mr J. Dickie) and asked for an expression of opinion upon the matter. Mr Dickie said that it had been stated that "gas balls” or "smoke bombs” were not a success in the extermination of the pest. This opinion he emphatically condemned, stating he had lalways found them to be a distinct success. Ho added that this form of eradicating the rabbit was the most convenient to use, and he firmly and confidently recommended it. GENERAL NEWS Entries for the athletic events at the Caledonian Games closed with the secretary yesterday, land the number -who have signified their intention of competing is much larger than usual. Mr G. Benson, Wanganui, will do the handicapping and the names of the competitors and their starts will appear in Tuesday’s issue. The secondary department of the local school opened on Monday with an attendance of 14 pupils. Miss Lane is in charge. Final arrangements for the Caledonian Games were made at a largely-iat-tended meeting last evening. At the Rabbit Board meeting on Tuesday it was reported that the rates of several ratepayers were now overdue.