HUNTERVILLE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19513, 16 February 1926, Page 2

HUNTERVILLE.

PIPE BAND (From the ‘'Chronicle’s l 9 Special Correspondent.) A meeting of the committee of the Hunterville Pipe Band was held on Saturday evening; present:—Messrs. Logan McLean (president), A. Ross, M. Ross, A. D. Hunter, M. Bain, M. A. Coleman (secretary) and S. B. Abel (organiser). The president was elected the band’s delegate to the conference at Dunedin on February 23, to deal with the proposal to form a New Zealand Pipe Bands’ Association.

The secretary reported that accommodation for the band had been secured at the Y.M.C.A., Dunedin, while railway and steamer tickets had been procured. The band (13 strong), accompanied by Messrs L. McLean and W. G. Murray, leave by Friday morning’s express.

It was decided that the band travel in mufti to and from the contest, but that a badge of the McLean tartan be worn on the front of the hat.

It was decided that no money from the general fund be used to supplement the contest fund, which was reported to be well below the required figure. Mr T. Reid was elected an active member of the band. Arrangements were made for sending a band to Marton to-morrow to assist at the Cricket Association’s garden fete. A communication was received from Mrs P. McCarthy and Miss McCarthy thanking the band members for hospitality extended to them while visiting Hunterville for the Caledonian Sports. PERSONAL Mr and Mrs A. G. Simpson left yesterday morning for Dunedin, where they will visit the Exhibition. The many friends of Mr R. M. S. Jones will be pleased to see him about again after a lengthy period of indisposition. He resumed duties at his office yesterday morning. SILVERHOPE DANCE One of the most successful and enjoyable dances held at Silverhope took place on Friday evening, when all arrangements were complete and the attendance large. Excellent music was provided by Messrs Peina (piano) and Merwood while extras were contributed by Misses Pinkeney and Lourie and Messrs E. Donovan and L. Dalziell. The Silverhope ladies dispensed supper, which was greatly appreciated, and Messrs 1. Lourie and L. 111ston as M.C. contributed their quota towards the success of the function. GENERAL NEWS For some weeks past Sunday has been a real “indoor” day, but Sunday last was an exception. Beautiful weather prevailed and numerous pleasureseekers spent the day in the open air. A large number went out to the Rangitikei River at Vinegar Hill, while a few carloads sought the seabeach at Castlecliff. Bruce Park was also a popular attraction, and altogether every advantage was taken of the welcome change in the weather. There is a large yarding of sheep at the local sale to-day and the “Chronicle” representative learned yesterday that in almost every respect good conditioned animals would be offering. It is, however, difficult to forecast what prices may be realised. The Hunterville Pipe Band -will make its final appearance in public before leaving for Dunedin to-morrow at the Cricket Association’s garden fete at Marton. Road improvement work is progressing without undue dellay. Yesterday Bruce Street was graded and rolled, and if appearances count for anything the day’s operations were a great success. During the absence of Mr Mair in Dunedin, Mr Deighton is in charge of the work. Final payments for last season’s butterfat will be made by the Rata Dairy Company this week. Figures arc not available, but it is understood that the average payment per lb. will be well in keeping with that of other companies. “Make hay while the sun shines,” is a motto that is being observed in more than one sense in this district. Yesterday the song of the reaper was to be heard in every direction, and if the weather keeps up many stocks of winter fodder will be considerably augmented. Several farmers are cutting their third crop of lucerne.