MORRINSVILLE.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16812, 2 June 1926, Page 10

MORRINSVILLE.

Weather and Pasture. It Is very gratifying to see after the

long spell of wet weather that the grass lands and root crops in the district have greatly improved in appearance, and where top-dressing was applied early thero has been almost a spring growth. Visitors from outside say that the country looks better than anything they have seen between Wellington and Auckland. Littlo or no damage has been done by the unusually heavy rains of tho past month, and prospects for the winter are better than they were before flic rain came. Nothing could bo more pleasant than tho weather experienced during the last few days. The Band. The members of the newly-formed Morrinsvillo Municipal Band intend to lose no time in making a- start with tiier preliminary work. At a meeting it was staled that the membership was 24. Messrs E. Grigg, I. Coltingharn, and G. Griekctt were elected to the finance committee, which consists of Messrs A. Gifford, A. M, Humphreys, and Rev. Kcmpthorno (elected at the public meeting), Messrs \V. McPherson, R. Chapman, and L. Echlin (appointed by tho Borough Council), and Messrs Cricked, Collingliam and Gregg (eieeled by tiie bandsmen). The finance committee is to meet at an early dale lo arrange for tho purchase of instruments. Enjoyable Dance. There was a fairly good attendance at a dance given by the members of the Roman Calliolic Church in Hie Masonic llali. Music was supplied by Howarlh's orchestra. Misses M. Stevens and P. Seville played several extras. Mr C. O’Connor was M.G. Electric Cooking Stoves. Much In the satisfaction of the Irarhrrs and pupils attending the technical training school the Education Board lias arranged with llm Thames Valley Electric Power Board lo have

electric ranges installed. The cost will be £5 per annum. Magistrate's Court. Mefore Messrs C. M. Gummcr and W. T. Aitken, J's.P., Percy Thomas Timmins was charged with unlawfully converting to his own use a horse owned by Thomas Fawcitt, of Motumaoho, who stated that he left his horse outside the Motumaoho store, and when he returned it had disappeared. The accused said that he found the horse on the road when he was going from Motumaoho, and rode it into Morrinsvillc and left it at a livery stable there, stating as he did so that someone would call for it. The case was adjourned from Saturday in order to allow accused to call a witness to confirm his statement. Although notified by the police this witness did not appear. The Bench severely reprimanded the accused for the foolish way In which he had acted, but decided to dismiss the charge, giving the accused the benefit of any doubt as to his intentions.