THE NEW ZEALAND POLO TOURNAMENT AT PALMERSTON NORTH.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLII, Issue 13, 31 March 1909, Page 24

THE NEW ZEALAND POLO TOURNAMENT AT PALMERSTON NORTH.

Part of dynamo for the Crown Gold Mining Company, Karangahake. weighing some six tons fourteen cwt., which had to be carried on a specially built lorry from Puke Wharf. Paeroa, to the Crown Mines under the Karangahake Railway Bridge, 1 he ease, which is 10ft. 3in. in length, by 3ft. 3in. in width, and lift. 4in. high, was carried hr the Brenan ('ompany.

The great ferro-concrete structure which is being pushed across the cemetery gully is one of the greatest undertakings of its kind. The central arch, 303 ft. in length, will be the biggest ferro-eoncret ■ arch in the world. Roundly, the cost will be £40.000. The work may be completed by the end of the year. The opening of the viaduct to tratlie wiil bring Grafton-road, the Domain, and adjacent localities in close touch with the city, whereas thev are now “so mar and yet so far.”

Ihe new organ at St. Mary’s pro-Cathedral. Parnell, was formally opened on Thursday night, when a dedication service was held. Bislioij Neligan gave an address, and a recital by Dr. Thomas displayed the quality of the new instrument.

Ihe remains of Mr. H. (J. I'nderwood. who was drowned in the wreck of the Penguin, were discovered at Titahi Bay on the 21st inst. Mr. I nderwood had je-ided iu Wellington for 17 year*. but was a native* of London, lie was a well known builder. Ihe iuneral was followed l>y a large* number of deceased's friends.

When the White Star liner Corintliic arrived in Wellington on Monday, last week, the medical officer found it necessary to quarantine forty-three persons on Somes Island, owing to the presence of scarlet fever and measles among the passengers. The scarlet fever patients were removed to the hospital. Owing to there being sickness on board the usual rush of people aboard which usually occurs on the mooring of a vessel was prevented. The Corinthie brought 500 immigrants to New Zealand.

Till' machinery last week underwent a complete test, and will now be taken over by the Borough.

The Wednesday Cricket Association team played a fancy dress match at Newtown Park. Wellington, last Wednesday, with the Wellington Pressmen, in aid of the Mayor’s Penguin Disaster Fund. 'The P ess went down rather badly, the scores being 111 and titi. The "X.Z. 'rimes’’ un-blushingly remarks: "The match was only a secondary consideration. It was all tomfoolery.” The collection for the day amounted to C 7 7/o*.

THE GATHERING OF THE WOMEN’S CHRISTIAN TEMPERANCE INION AT WELLINGTON,

Opened last week, delegates from all parts of New Zealand being present. The President of the Wellington branch. Mrs. Boxall presided. The motto of the I nion is: "For God. for Home, ami for Humanity.”