HUNTERVILLE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20107, 28 March 1928, Page 2

HUNTERVILLE

OBITUARY. AIRS LYALL, SENE. [ Special "Chronicle” Service. ] The death occurred at Palmerston North on Saturday of Airs Lyall, mother of the late Air Win. Lyall, of Hunterville, and grandmother of Alessrs Robert and Charles Lyall and Airs Holland.

The deceased lady, who was 85 I years of age, had resided in New Zealand for 58 years, From 1913 to 1918, she was a resident of Hunterville.

The sons of deceased are: Alessrs Walter (Palmersotn North), James (Wairoa), Fred (Wellington), George I (New Plymouth), Henry Bay), and tho late Air Wm. Lyall, of Hunterville. The funeral took place at Rangatira Cemetery, Hunterville, on Alonday, Rev. C. R. Kreft reading the burial service. Four sons (Alessrs James, Fred, George and Henry) acted as pallbearers. FAREWELL TO Mr A. I. COLEMAN. Air A. I. Coleman, who has been stationmaster at Hunterville for the past two years and who has been promoted to Taumarunui, was farewelled on Alonday night at a smoko concert in the Scots Hall. Air Coleman has been a most efficient officer, courteous anj obliging, and in addition has ben a useful citizen, taking up duty in many directions. As secretary of Hunterville School Committee he gave great service, and in many other ways he has made his mark in the history of Hunterville. Air G. A. Watt presided. The usual toasts were honoured. The chairman, in presenting Air Coleman with a leather suitcase and travelling rug as a mark of appreciation, said Air Coleman’s was a serious loss to the district. During his term in Hunterville Air Coleman made many friends. He was an ideal stationmaster and there was general regret at his departure. Air D. V. Stewart and Air W. C. Smith endorsed the chairman’s remarks and wished Air Coleman the best of luck. Mr Coleman, in returning thanks, expressed his and Airs Coleman’s regret at leaving Hunterville and the good fellowship of its citizens. The following rendered items during the evening—Air R. Alerwood, pianoforte and violin solos; Mr R. D. Powell, songs; Alessrs G. Howell and J. F. Payne, banjo ducts; Air D. J. Fennell, humorous items and songs; Air J. F. Payne, banjo solo; Air C. H. Volkerling, recitation; Air G. Afcßae, humorous items and stories; Air Harry Fox, songs; Air H. Spratt, song; Air B. Haliburton, song; Air W. A. Clark, song.

Air and Airs Coleman and family leave for Taumarunui to-day.

FOOTBALL. MEETING OF COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Alanagement Committee of Hunterville Club was held on Alonday night, Air Lindsay Bull presiding.

It was decided to play Pirates at Taihape on Saturday, April 14.

On Saturday next matches will be played at Hunterville between Hunter ville and Rata Seniors and Juniors —Juniors at J. 30, Seniors at 2.45. All players are asked to hand their names to the secretary. A practice will be held on Hunterville Domain on Thursday evening next.

The secretary was instructed to arrange a visit to Hunterville of Old Boys, Taihape, on April 21, if fixtures have not commenced on that date.

It was decided to ask Air Alurray to coach players in physical training on the Domain on Thursday nights (practice night).

It was decided to hold a dance on Tuesday, April 17, and the following committee was elected with power to add:—Alessrs J. Butement, R. D. Powell, A. Chisholm, E. Duncan, R. Simpson, C. R. Higgins, D. Abel. Al. Ross, R. Lourie, G. Shanley and Alerwood.

The question of transport of players to matches was discussed at length and it was eventually decifled that all players must pay fares to matches — 2s 6d to Rata, Ohingaiti and Alarton, and 5s to all other places, the car owners to collect fares, and if they do not want the money to pay it to the club.

A football is tn be given to the captain of each team, he to be responsible for the ball for matches.

It was decided to hold a committee meeting next Alonday and fortnightly from that date through the season. PERSONAL. Aliss P. Blackburn took up duty as secondary teacher at Hunterville District High School on Alonday. Air and Airs F. C. Parkes and Alastcr Stanley Parkes, Afanganoho, arc at present spending a holiday in Gisborne. At the last meeting of Wanganui Education Board, the resignation of Air E. L. Ironmonger was received. Air Ironmonger is retiring after 26 years as headmaster of Hunterville School.

Air F. Al. E. O. Wilson, manager of the. Bank of New Zealand, Alangaweka, is in Strathmore Hospital, where he will undergo an operation. Air E. V. Daldy, of the local staff, is actingmanager at Alangaweka during Air Wilson’s absence. GENERAL NEWS. At a meeting of the Legion of Frontiersmen, Air R. AT. S. Jones gave an interesting address on map-reading and use of the prismatic compass. Further instruction will be given at a later meeting.

COUNTRY NEWS ON OTHER PAGES Marton, Bulls,, Fordell and Ra<etilii notes will be found on page 5. liams 21; List, Cody, Alahony, Eaton 35 v. Webb, Dance, Richardson, Thomasson 14; Cosford, Young, Cromin, Curran 20 v. Lightband, Cottier, Clcmett, Campbell 22. Practice game. —Hancox, Aloran, Newlands 20 v. Scott, J. Webb, Paynter 11.

FAREWELL AIEETING A farewell evening was held last week at the residence of Airs Hiskins, when opportunity was taken of wishing Airs Smart good-bye prior to her departure from this district. Airs Smart w r as the recipient of a beautiful jardinier, in black ano gold, the presentation was made by Mrs McGregor, who referred to the sterling qualities possessed by the guest. Airs Aloore and others also spoke. In accepting the gift, Airs Smart sincerely thanked those present for the gift and for the kind expressions of sentiment. A very enjoyable time was spent, competitions being indulged in. These were won by Airs Nash and Airs McGregor. Airs McGregor and Aliss Caulder rendered vocal items which were greatly appreciated. Refreshments were partaken of after which the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow,” brought the evening to a close.

VALEDICTORY. A farewell social was tendered to Mr Air Aloore at the Railway Social Hall, Ohakune Junction, on Saturday. There were over 70 persons present, including many visitors from both northern and southern centres of the district. Air Crozier presided. A number of toasts having been honoured, the chairman said they had met to eulogise Air Aloore as much as possible so that ho would have something to remember them by after his departure from the district. Mr Doidge said he had been asked to make a presentation to the guest of tho evening on behalf of his many friends. He felt a great honour had been bestowed upon him. •Several others spoke, and Air Moore briefly responded. Mrs Moore Farewelled. There were at least 60 persons present at tho farewell evening extended to Airs Aloore by members of the Presbyterian Ladies’ Guild on Thursday last. During the evening the Rev. Air Shilton, on behalf of the members of the Guild expressed their deep regret at losing so valuable a Guild and church member.

Airs Horne, the oldest member of the Guild, then presented Airs Aloore with a handsome bronze fruit stand.

Airs Aloore suitably replied. An enjoyable .social programme had been arranged, consisting of games, competitions and musical items, which were very creditably rendered by Airs Sargisson, Aliss Kingston, Aliss J. AlcGregor.

After supper the singing of “Auld Lang Syne,” brought a most successful evening to a close. CLOSING OF POKAKO BUSH A meeting of the Ohakune Chamber of Commerce was held last week. There were present Alessrs E. O. Lightbana (chair), A. Alarshall, H. Curran, W. L. Jones, W. F. Alahony, Trealor, C. Nation and F. Cody (secretary) and Airs T? right. Air Trealor, Pokako, said that in Alarch last several men were put oil and others transferred from the Pokako bush and the bush was closed. A deputation had waited upon the Prime Alinister and at the interview he said there was no intention of closing the bush. He found employment for the men who had been put off. Alen wonting in the Government bush at Eruhad recently received notice that then services woujd not he required after the end of Alarch. Thirty-three men were affected, some of whom had large families to support. A meeting had been held at Pokako and it was intimated that perhaps the Government would re-open the bush. The meeting solicited the Chamber’s assistance in the matter by entering a strong pro-