Mr J, D. Wilson has resigned his position as Mayor. A special meeting is to be held oil Friday to appoint aa' acting-Mayor. £ On the petition of about two.huniißl residents, the Mayor gave notice of mo tion at the recent meeting, that a rate of lid in the £ be made and levied for the purpose of purchasing and improving the I'ahiatua Eecreation Ground.
WOODVILLE NEWS.
(Bg Telegraph—Specialto'DkiVi Times). Woodvillb, This Day. Tlie Handicap Singles Tournament oE the local Tennis Club lias been won by Mr H. Cato. This player defeated Messrs Bowden, Williams and Perston. Yesterday morning three trucks o£ horses, for remounts, were sent from hero to Wellington. I understand that about ninety-eight has been sent from this district. The Horticultural Show held yester day was a great succesß, The exhibits far exceeded in number and quality those at any previous show. Visitors were present from all parts of the dis trict, and they appeared very satisfied with the Show generally.
PALMERSTON NEWS.
