GLEN MURRAY.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 624, 15 April 1921, Page 7

GLEN MURRAY.

The* Opuatia Su-nday-school which was held on Easter. Monday in Mr Tumatas paddock, proved a most successful gathering’. The day was cold and threatening at times, which prevented a number of the more distant friends from participating but those who did had a most enjoyable outing. After a good hearty lunch a number of games were played and the races run off, and all the smaller children won some prize. A novel feature of the day was a fish pond which had been generously provided by Mrs Gaskill 'of Glen • Murry, and gave a great deal of merriment to young and old. Mr M. Forster, in a few words of appreciation thanked the many friends for the hearty way in which they had worked to make the day a success and emphasised the need that existed in all country districts of providing good, healthy amusement for the little ones.

A social and dance was given by M>-s Gaskill in the Glen Murray schoolroom on the evening of April .2 and proved a most enjoyable function. The pianists for "the evening were Mrs Whitehorn and Miss Rutherford. Mr Whitehorn acted as M.C. Songs were given by Mrs Gaskill, Mr Whitehorn" (encored) and Mr Gilmore. Recitations were given by Mr Simpson, jun.

An accident which might have proved fatal recently happened to Mr Wright assistant civil engineer. J . Mr Wright, it appears, was travelling at a good, speed on a motor cycle and collided with a motor lorry coming in the opposite direction and driven by Mr W. Murray. The cycle was badly mutilated, but fortunately Mr Wright escaped with a ntimber of abrasions and a severe shaking.

The work of widening and re-grad-ing the Pukekawa-Glen Murray road preparatory to being metalled is now practically completed. This work has gone quietly ahead all the sommer and the road will be in good order to take the metal next summer after thoroughly setting under winter, conditions. The gang of men with all their road making appliances have now shifted to the Opuatia-Churchill road and are pushing ahead with re-grad-ing and widening operations there. On this road a number of settlers have lived and paid rates for many years with practically no road worthy the name being given them. Now, how-

ever, since Opuatia has been taken in to the Pukekawa ricjjng there has been a rattling of dry bones. The settlers are showing a most praiseworthy spirit by turning out with teams and supplying labour to push the w r ork ahead.

For the Whangape Dog Trial Club's annual trials the weather was exceptionally fine and an enjoyable and successful clay was spent. The committee is to be congratulated on the businesslike dispatch which characterised the. whole clay's programme. The local ladies are also deserving of a vast measure of praise for the capable and thorough manner in which they managed the refreshment booth. The work done by most of, the clogs v/as of a fairly high standard and re-, suited in -very keen competition. Mr. T. Martin acted as judge and his various decisions showed a high stanard of skill and fairness. The competitions resulted as follows:—Long head: Martin Macky’s Lot (48 points) 3; W. K. Simpson’s Shot (40 points) 2; J. Watson's Mac (36 points), 3. Short head: Martin Macky’s Lot (55 points), 1; W. K. Simpson’s Shot (51 points), -2; Paul Speedy’s Monk (44 points), 3. Hunt away: K. Watson’s Cliff (32 points) ? 1; W. K. Simpson’s Shot (25 points), 2. The Mackay Cup, which has been in the club for several years was won outright by W. K. Simpson’s Shot, with an aggregate |of 120 points out of a possible of 155. A meeting of the Opuatia suppliers to the New Zealand Co-op. Dairy Co, Ltd., was held on April 7 to discuss the position as regards the Government’s determined effort to reduce the retail price of butteit below 2s fid per lb, at the expense of the producer. A resolution protesting against this injustice was passed and forwarded on to Mr Massey and also the local representative.

Rain fell for the greater part of I.ho day on April 7 throughout the du trict and was most welcome. The newly laid down pasture is showing up fresh and green on mostly all the holdings and with a few showers and warm days will ensure a good growth before the winter sets in. Mrs J. Pollock of Orton, who has recently undergone! a serious c Deration at the Rawhiti Hospital, is. now well on the road to recovery and her many friends are eagerly looking- forward to her presence in their midst