DISTRICT NEWS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 682, 8 November 1921, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

TUAKAU. The most distinct mark of the progress of the Tuakau district is the pronounced success of all social efforts, whether of a secular or religious nature. The Musical and Dramatic Society is flourishing like the bay tree, and has grown and prospered in bo,th funds and members since its recent enviable achievements, when it shone conspicuously in the giving of a musical concert of exceptional merit. As several visitors in the audience said : “We did not think Tuakau had got so far on as to give us such a treat.” It is hoped to have another programme ready about 14th December. Next week a visit is anticipated by ‘the Society to Onewhero, where the Tuakau concert will be repeated. And then again on Wednesday there was the most successful gathering of its kind ever held, in Tuakau, a gathering which denoted a broad-minded tolerance and active sympathy between the various religious denominations of the district. Well ever a hundred people were present from all around, the occasion being an “Afternoon” given by the ladies of the Church of England Guild in aid of the Vicarage Fund. A multitude of very valuable articles was given in a most open-hearted fashion, and the "‘Plain Sewing Stall” at the forthcoming bazaar will be a most handsome one. Mesdames Rehal, Durrarit and Strahan, assisted by Mrs Crmckshank and Mrs L. B. Tapper, are to be congratulated on the result oi their labours, and deserve to achieve the record for stall-takings when Che bazaar eventuates. A number ot musical items were given, and some splendid competitions enlivened the proceedings. TUHIMATA. The country presents a vmy busy appearance. Almost every farm has a paddock ploughed, and now in the course of being worked for early crops. The ground is somewhat dry, and a warm rain would be very welSomfe of the settlers are interested in getting their exhibits ready for the Rkmarama Show, which is to be held on the 16'th of this month. Many fingers are working hard at work fc< the niaustria* sec lion, and altogether a keen interest is felt. The Runciman store has again changed hands, and trurffc the newcomers will have success. _ The many friends o± Messrs W. Biddick and J. Sutherland will be pleased to heamboth are progressing favourably after their accident, r Rather a funny little incident happened here last week. Two gigs and their occupants, whilst driving along the road met and stopped to have a few words. One horse became restless and backpd, ana' the wheels of both gigs became interlocked. lhe geritleman in one gig got out and lifted the other gig around, which at once freed the vehicles. In doing so he good naturedly remarked, fou are very heavy.” But one of ladies (who stood up in her g!§ whilst it was being liJtde) laughingly replied, ‘‘You did not feel my weight, for I stood up.”

TAMAKI WEST.

MEETING OF ROAD BOARD.

WORK HAMPERED BY FINANCES.

The Tamaki West Road Boa;4 met on Thursday evening, Mr E. R. PBkington (chairman) There were also present Messrs L. J. Keys, J. O. Masefiled and J. W. Andrew. On the motion of one memDer, was resolved to, ascertain whether provision had been made for the Board to join up with the iidegtric Power Board as soon as power was available. , . • , To assist ‘the Board in the matter ox finances and to remove any trouble in meeting liabilities. It was resolved to advertise asking ratepayers to clear off outstanding rates, and also to ask the Progress League to give their aid in the matter. In view of the rat menace, the Beard decided (to supply rat poison free to householders within the area, and to urge everyone to the necessary steps to destroy mic rats. It was resolved! that telegrams be sent to the Prime Minister,the Mimster for Public Works, and Mi J. b. Dickson, member for the * l£ *f statinc that the Board endorsed the fcSfof the CJtse Council, n opposing the Motor Vehicles Bill in its Pr M S Ssrs f °Woods and HamUn, o^be- %*£ SSJtS quest ’that it would share the -cost of forming and metalling a road on the boundary of hedistriat. As plan of the area showed it to he wholly within the Mount Wellington district, the Board replied tnat it could not undertake ..to share the C °Mr Warburton wrote asking the Board to have the gorse remove dm Saroca Road, and the fence which had been erected across the *™d remeved. It was decided to reply that the gorse must be cat down by the owner of The adjoining property, no Irv the Board, and further, '.ha, the Board knew nothing of a fence having been erected across the mid, but in that case the writer was entitled to remove it to get past. The condition of the roads of Kohimarama, Tamaki West, and St. He - ier’s Bay, was ciscussed; the - lerk » as supervisor, stating that there was a mjod deal that required doing, but the most urgent work must receive the first attention. The financial position of the Board made it impossible for more work to be done than at present.