DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 87, Issue 13275, 2 September 1916, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS

MORRINSVILLE. Croquet Club. -Mrs Thymic occupied the chair at the annual meeting of the Morrinsville Croquet Club on Tuesday afternoon. There was an attendance of 15 members. The election of officers resulted as follows:—President, Mrs G. Howie; vice-president, Mrs \V. D.. Horne; secretary, Mrs D. R. Campbell; committee, Mesdames Layne, McLeod, Jellyman, Hickey and Dunnett; match committee, Mesdames Jellyman, MeLeod and Philpott; umpires, Mesdames Philpott, Jellyman, Marshall and McLeod. The subscription was fixed at £l, a reduction of 5s to be made if paid before 31st January. The following new members were elected:— Mesdames Morton, Clifford, Gundy, Mueller and Gummer. Votes of thanks were passed to the retiring president and secretary, Mesdames Thynne and Marshall, respectively, and to the umpires who officiated during the season. Naval Relief Fund^ A few days subsequent to the receipt of news concerning the big naval battle some of the ladies interviewed the ministers of the several churches and suggested that each church should raise funds to heip the sufferers by it. The suggestion was favourably received, and functions have been held by three of the churches, the Roman Catholic, Presbyterian and Baptist Churches, and large amounts have been raised. As a result of an entertainment given in the Parish Hall by the Misses Dorrie Innes and Cassie Sims, the Navy Relief Fund w..i benefit by the sum of £2 12s. Fully 50 children were present. Personal. The residents of Taliuna gathered in large numbers to the send-off to Mr Camp who recently enlisted. In making the guest a presentation of a wristlet watch and Stylo pen, Mr Reaks referred to the fact that lie had already seen active service in the South African war, and expressed the hope that he would return unhurt as in the previous war. Cheers were given for Mr and Mrs Camp. A cablegram was received a few days ago lom Private J. Johnstone, one of Moi nsville's prominent citizens who left . ith the 12th Reinforcements, to thi . il'ect that he was in England, but ex i ected shortly to leave for France. A send-off was given on Friday evening to Mr Roy Gibbs, who has been transferred to Hamilton, about 40 people gathering in the Baptist classroom for the purpose of bidding him farewell. The evening was spent in music and games. The Rev.. Anstice, on behalf of those present, made him a presentation of a handsomely-bound Bible as a token of esteem, and a slight recognition of his services as secretary of the Bible Class. Mr Gibbs offered his services as a saddler, and expected to have gone into camp with the 20th Reinforcements, but as too many were offering, his services were not accepted. He will probably get away with a later contingent. Mr C. Edwards, who was recently transferred from the Bank of NewZealand, Morrinsville, to Rotorua, lias enlisted at the latter place. Comforts *ar the Wounded. Two eases of comforts and clothing lor the sick and wounded were packed ; and sent along by the Morrinsville ! Nursing Division of St. John Ambu- • lance a few days ago. The eontribui tions were very numerous, and were re-

ceived from Waitoa, Waihou, Ngarua, Tatuanui and Alorrinsville. The Court. Ah- R. \Y. Dyer, SJM., presided at thi' monthly sitting of the S.M. Court, -wis; isnell, represented by -Mr O'Donnell, sued her husband, S. Snell, for £l9 due 011 a separation order. Detendaiit, in giving evidence, said that he had signed the agreement to pay 10,s a week tor the support of his wife, but had later on written cancelling this arrangement. The Magistrate pointed out that an agreement cpuld not be cancelled in this way, but only by mutual agreement, and then by a deed revoking the document iu court. Defendant expressed his determination to go to prison rather than pay the amount claimed. The Magistrate gave judgment for plaintiff tor the amount £l9, ~nd costs £2 12s. a Maori named Peru te Whenua was charged before Messrs G. M. Melsom and J. La wry, J's.P., on Monday with stealing an overcoat, the property of George Harold Whyte, and also with resisting the police.. Constable O'tirien said that accused had been drinking, and fought like a demon when being arrested, the services of two men being required to assist him in effecting j the arrest. Accused pleaded guilty to the second charge, but said that the taking of the overcoat had been done by mistake, and produced his own coat which was somewhat similar to the one owned by Whyte. The Justices gave him the benefit of the doubt re the coat, and fined him £2, in default 14 days' imprisonment for resisting the police. Railway Station. Representatives of the Chamber of Commerce waited upon the Hon. W. H. Herries, while he was passing through here on Monday, and brought before him the need for improvement to the railway station entrance, and al,so the advisability ot the Government acquiring some of the large estates in the vicinity of Morrinsville fur the purpose of settling returned soldiers on. Consideration will be given to both matters brought before the Minister. Dance. The final dance of the season took place at Motomaoho last week, and was well attended, including a number from -Morrinsville. During the evening the points prizes for the largest number of games won during the season at the euchre tournament were presented, -Miss M. Wright with 47 game,s, and Mr E. Rye with 48 games winning the respective trophies. Farmers' Union. Mr H. Taylor presided at the monthly meeting of the Patetonga Farmers' Union. .Messrs Wilkins and Williams gave an account of their recent visit to Wellington to interview Ministers re the bad state of the roads, outlet drains, etc., in the district ,which are stated to be in a worse condition than at any time since the opening of the district. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded them. At a combined meeting of the Patetonga dairy suppliers and directors of the Thames Valley Dairy Company, Mr Buchanan, on behalf of the company, said that during the year Is -tjd had been paid for butter-fat for buttermaking, and Is 7£d for cheese making; in addition to these prices £IOOO had been paid to the Patriotic fund. '1 he amount of butter-fat from the Patr--tonga distrifj: totalled 73,1761b, - Jiich ; was very satisfactory seeing ! >r?t the district was only in its infancy. Cood i practical advice was given to '.he sup- . pliers by Mr Dixon, the manager of . the ♦company, and by Mr TJemrstcr. . Government cheese expert.

TE KOWHAI. Changes in Property Mr B. Gothorp, who recently acquired Mr S. R. Weatherley's property, is, after a very short stay with U£, leaving to take up his residence at Manurewa, he having effected an exchange with Mr Martin of that district. I understand that Mr C. Stridd has also disposed of his property to Mr Goldfinch, from Te Kuiti. There are keen enquiries for land in the Te Kowhai district, and very probably several other properties will shortly change hands. Te Kowhai Farmers' Union. At the request of the local branch of the Farmers' Union, Mr W. T. Collins, M.R.C.V.S. has kindly consented to deliver an address on ''Diseases of Cattle" on Friday, Bth September. As this is a matter of vital importance to farmers it has been decided to hold an open meeting, and to issue a- cordial invitation to all interested to attend. Visit of Inspection. Mr J. Farrell, architect, for the Auckland Education Board, accompanied by Mr W. Auld, a member of that body, paid a vijsit of inspection to our school on Tuesday. In consequence of their visit more out-house accommodation, to cope with the increased attendance will be immediately supplied. Several other matters of minor importance were satisfactorily dealt with. WHATAWHATA. Welcomed Home. A largely-attended social was held on Wednesday evening for the purpose of welcoming homo and making a presentation to Mr James Wilson. On the outbreak of the war Mr Wilson was one ■of the first to volunteer, and went to Gallipoli with the main body. There he took part in much of the, fighting, and was severely wounded. After some months in an English hospital he was invalided home, and is now slowly recovering from his wound.

On behalf of his numerous friends Mr Campbell Johnstone presented the guest of the evening with a gold watch and chain, and a walking-stick. Mr Wilson feelingly returned thanks. During the evening musical items were rendered by Mrs Livingstone, Misses Park, Mr A. Livingstone, and Mr H. PSrk, and a recitation by Mr Jones. Ample refreshments were provided, and dancing indulged in till an early hour, the duties of M.C. lieing carried out by Mr J. Higginson. Our /School. During the past week Air Farrell, architect to the Auckland Education Board, accompanied by Mr Auld, paid a visit to the local school for the purpose of reporting on various improvements applied for by the local committee. Mr T. Grant, chairman of the school committee, pointed out what was required, and received a sympathetic hearing from the visitors.