DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 89, Issue 13750, 24 April 1918, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS

ROTOTUNA. Patriotic League. A meeting of the local Patriotic League on Wednesday was well attended. Air A. Wilson presided, and ways and means for raising funds for patriotic purposes were discussed. It was decided to canvass the district and endeavour to obtain quarterly subscriptions, also to hold a social on Friday evening when a good programme will be submitted, and it is hoped that a substantial sum will be realised. The Farm. The recent spring-like weather has resulted in a remarkable growth of grass, and the newly-sown pastures are making a splendid start. Potato crops are ripening and will shortly be ready for raising, a few crops being already lifted. Turnip crops are few and far between, the labour problem preventing cropping to any extent. Such crops as exist, however, are looking well, and will be a boon to the farmer when the winter frosts are with us. HOROTIU. Serious Accident. A rather serious accident happened at the freezing works a few days ago to one of the chamber hands. Mr Geo. Clark, while carryihg a quarter of beef, fell tnrough a portion of the floor, which broke under his weight, the beef falling upon him and injuring his back, rendering him unconscious. Dr Martin, of Ngaruawahia, was quickly in attendance. The latest report is that the patient is progressing as well as can be expected. Social and Dance.

A very enjoyable social and dance, in aid of the Red Cross Funds, was held on Wednesday last, and a very large attendance was recorded. The music, provided by Mrs White (piano), Miss White (violin), McKernott (piccolo), was very much appreciated. Extras were played by Mesdames Abbot, Duxfield and W. Wright. Songs were given by Miss J. H. Luxford, which were heartily encored. Mr J. made an efficient M.C. A dainty and ample supper was provided by the ladies in the usual Horotiu way.

WAHAROA. For the Raetihi Sufferers. Prior to breaking up for the Easter holidays the pupils of the Waharoa school held a Paddy's Market, and also canvassed for subscriptions for the ltaetihi Relief Fund. By this means they raised £26 10s, which includes a donation from the Sunday school. This amount, together with an additional £4 6s collected by the chairman (Mr J. Tyson) has been forwarded to the Mayor of Hamilton. A Pleasant Outing. Last Saturday, through the courtesy of the manager (Mr Robinson) the school children visited the local flaxmill where each pupil was allowed to take his turn at feeding the mill with tha flax blades. Teachers and pupils then boiled the billy down at the creek, and Mr Robinson and his men erected a substantial swing and distributed lollies and helped in every way to give the children a most instructive and pleasant outing. Red Cross Work. The fortnightly Red Cross meeting was held last Wednesday. Afternoon tea was provided by Mrs F. Wright, and the collection amounted to two guineas. A parcel will be forwarded to Morrinsville on Thursday. Personal. Mr Bono, of Wellington, has been visiting relatives in Waharoa. Miss E. Connollv, of Thames, is the guest of Mrs A. Forsmac.

MORRINSVILLE. Town Boarc. The monthly meeting of the Town Board was held on Thursday, Mr G. Howie (chairman) presiding. Mr Wills made a complaint in regard to stock wandering on the street and damaging his garden.—lt was resolved to enforce the Impounding Act in regard to prosecuting offenders. The agreement with the gas syndi. having lapsed, it was decided not to grant t'ie application for a renewal of same for fliivther twelve months. Messrs Warner fliul Milsom asked for an opttort Halit the town with electricity. Mr Warner said that if an agreement were come to he could promise to light the business part of the town within a few weeks.—lt was resolved to hold a special meeting to confer the matter. Two tenders were received for forming and gravelling '2O chains of Allen street, the lowest tender (C. R. Stanlev, £249) being accepted. It was decided to invite the citizens to observe Anzac Day as a whole holiday. Mr J. W. Ellis, chairman of the

Waikato Soldiers' Memorial Committee, wrote in regard to the proposed soldiers' club in Hamilton It was resolved to reply that while the Board realises the value of such an institution, it does not consider the time opportune for going on with it. Mr Gilford gave notice that at the next meeting he would move that a general rate of 3d and a special rate of gd in the unimproved value be struck. The Hamilton Borough Council wrote that they had no by-law regarding storage of benzine.—The clerk was instructed to get a copy of the Auckland by-laws. It was resolved to inform the Health Inspector that permission to connect the septic tank at the Nottingham Castle Hotel to the storm water drain was granted in ignorance, and the Board would consider rescinding the previous resolution in favour of allowing properly constituted septic tanks to be connected up.

The foreman was instructed to effect repairs to the top end of Lome street in view of the approaching winter. Accounts amounting to £92 were passed for payment. The clerk reported that the bank overdraft stood at £512. Meeting of Creditors.

A meeting of the creditors of James Agncw. contractor, was held here on Thursday, Mr E. McGregor presiding in the absence of the Official Assignee.

Bankrupt in his statement said that he was burnt out in Waihi about five years ago, losing the timber which he had been cutting for seven or eight months. He removed to Tc Aroha, but was unable to work for 12 months owing to serious illness. Since coming to Morrinsville he had also been unfortunate, losing a horse valued at £SO, his camp and plant being burnt, and a swamp contract turning out badly owing to continued wet weather. He was compelled to file, to protect his creditors, as the vendor of a house he was purchasing was re-entering to recover outstanding interest. His statement showed liabilities at £2OO and assets, including book debts, £169. One creditor held security to the amount of £SO.

The creditors expressed disapproval of the action of the vendor, and carried a resolution asking the Official Assignee to use every endeavour to sell the property, and, after paying off the vendor, to distribute the balance between the other creditors.

General. Special anniversary services were held in the Baptist Church on Sunday, Rev. S. B. Maiden taking both services. The anniversary social was held on Monday evening, the report of the secretary, Mr Edwards, showing that in spite of difficulties the work was progressing. A good programme of music was rendered, supper being handed round at the close by the ladies. Several changes of farms in the district have taken place recently. Mr S. Burge has sold his farm at Tatuanui to Mr J. Brosnan, of Taihape, and has purchased Mr W. Howie's homestead farm of 102 acres; Mr C. Bluett has sold his farm at Motumaoho, comprising 52 acres, to Mr A. Casey, of Morrinsville.

At a recent meeting of the Kereone Returned Soldiers' Association a committee was set up to report upon the prospects of getting a hall. Mr B. Harris, secretary of the Waikato Returned Soldiers' Association, addressed a meeting on matters pertaining to the soldiers on the land, and Messrs Goodfellow and J. Clark, of the Waikato Co-operative Dairy Company, gave interesting addresses oil dairying matters.

A farewell social was recently tendered at Springdale to Private Alick Fisk. and the guest was presented by Mr A. Curie with a fountain pen. The points prizes in the recent horticultural and industrial show were won by the following:—Vegetables, W. Bearsley; fruit, Mrs Ellis; cut flowers, G. Simpson (Cambridge); decorative section, Mrs Thynne; home industries, Mrs Proudlock 1, Mrs Da vies 2. There was very keen competition in the home industries section, there being only one point between the winner and the runner-up, and also one point between the second and third (Mrs T. G. Smith).