HUNTERVILLE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 19718, 8 December 1926, Page 2

HUNTERVILLE.

GENERAL ITEMS. (From the “Chronicle’s” Special Correspondent). At a meeting of the Scots Society on Saturday evening Messrs J. Klue, W. J. Whyte and D. Stewart were elected members of the society and of the Sports Committee. They attended the meeting and were warmly welcomed by the Chief (Mr. A. G. Simpson). A movement is on foot to revive the Ancient Order of Foresters in Hnnterville. Rev. John Bissett concluded a two weeks ’ mission in the Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening. At both services on Sunday and at the children’s rally in the afternoon there were large attendances. The Hunterville Rabbit Board gives notice in this issuj that 10 per cent, will bo added to all rates outstanding after December 20. The postponed confirmation service will be conducted in the Anglican Church on Thursday evening by the Bishop of Wellington (Dr. Sprott). The recent bad weather has had the effect of delaying considerably all agricultural work. Some farmers have only just sown their mangolds and are waiting for a favourably opportunity to get in rape and grass and swedes. Tn the case of those wool-growers who have not yet completed shearing the unseasonable conditions have also upset calculations. The “biddy-bid” is ripening fast and already many unshorn sheep are showing evidence of its damaging effect on the wool. The increasing amount of motor traffic in Hunterville has compelled the authorities to reinforce the local police force and yesterday morning an additional policeman —of the r silent” variety —took up point duty at the intersection near the Argyle Hotel. PERSONAL. Owing to ill-hcalth Mr. M. Coleman, who has been farming on Silverhope Road for the past 30 years, has disposed of his well-known farm “Ferndale” to Messrs Illston Bros. Mr. Coleman intends to live in retirement at Marton. OUTBREAK OF FIRE. At about 8.45 on Monday night an butbreak of fire was discovered in Mr G. Mcßae’s shop in Milne Street, but prompt and effective work by Constable Thompson saved the building and stock from damage. When the constable was leaving the Courthouse (next the shop) the smell of rubbish burning aroused his suspicions and upon investigation he found that flames were raging in the back room of the store. He broke in and with the aid of from a near-by tank he soon had the flames in check.* Mr W. G. Murray then arrived on the scene and between them the outbreak was quelled before even Mr Mcßae arrived. The fire bell was rung and a large crowd congregated, but thanks to the fire-fighters, the trouble was past. The fire originated in a box of rublush and Mr Mcßae is at a toss to account for the cause. PLUNKET SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of the Hunterville branch of the Plunket Society was held on Saturday, Mrs T. A. Duncan presiding over a large and enthusiastic attendance. The nurse’s report stated that during the month three babies had been removed from the roll and three added, leaving a roll number of 30. Visitors to the office numbered 70, and visits were made to eight homes. It was reported that in future the nurse would visit Hunterville every Tuesday and would be at the rooms from 1.30 p.m. until 4 p.m., after which she would visit homes as required.

Eulogistic reference was made to the generosity of Mr D. W. Williams, of the Hunterville Hotel, in providing dinner for the nurse, and of Mr J. J. Hayward, of the Argyle Hotel, in providing luncheon. Warm votes .of appreciation were accorded these gentlemen. s Matters in connection with the proposer! garden fete' were discussed and it was decided to fix the date and make other arrangements at a meeting in January. TOM MIX TO-NIGHT. A Tom Mix attraction entitled “The Everlasting Whisper,” is to be„ shown in thp Argyle Hall this cening, and all who enjoy a story full of action and excitement should see this Fox film masterpiece. Mix is always popular and in “The Everlasting Whisper” | ho breaks all bounds.