THE Hauraki Plains Gazette. With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4488, 6 November 1922, Page 2

THE Hauraki Plains Gazette. With which is incorporated THE OHINEMURI GAZETTE. Motto: Public Service. MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, & FRIDAY. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1922. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

“Education is the very life-blood of this country.”

A number of Netherton settlers are now using the eletcric light, which was switched on ip that area recently.

The Thames Valley A. and P. Association’s annual show takes place at Te Aroha on Wednesday and Thursday, November 15 and 16,

Acknowledging the receipt, of the petition against the Kirjkiri Bridge, Mr H, Poland, M.P., wrote to the Netn,erton Ratepayers’ Association that he would take the earliest opportunity of presenitng the petition to the Minister of Public Works and would support the views expressed in the petition. The president (Mr T. Vowles) said Mr Munro had been deputed to wait on the Paeroa Chamber of Commerce, soliciting support. The association should go further. and ask the Te Aroha chamber for support.

Though there was no Northern Shipping Company’s l»at to the Piako River at the latter end of 1 last week the farmers’ steamer, s.s, Oneroa, was in no way affected by the strike, and made its usual trip carrying a large cargo.

A successful concert was given by the pupils of St Paul’s Anglican Sunday School, under the direction of Miss Dobson, in the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening last. There was a large gathering of parents, and friends to witness the children give the various items, all of which were well received, especially the dance, “Rosebud,” by Joy Taiboys. A delightful violin solo was rendered by Master Arthur Flatt, accompanied by Master R. Flatt, a pianoforte duet by Misses Dobson and Byrne, pianoforte solo by Miss M. Taylor, and violin solo by Miss L. Hamilton. The choruses’ by Misses Raye de Castro, Merle Byrne, Jessie Ellis, Cecil Swan, Elva Gibb, Edith Helling, and Muriel Taylor, dressed as Hawaiians, were very effective. Two choruses were also given I ’-by the kindergarten pupils, “Moonshine” and “Past Eight O’clock.” The dialogues, “The Quest'.” “The Mad Tea Party,” ‘‘The Quarrel,” and “What am I going tp be,.” completed an excellent programme.

Suggestions have frequently been made with; reference to the formation of a H,auraki Plains Tennis Association. The prime mover in the matter, Mr J. M. Devereaux, stated tp a. "Gazette” reporter on Saturday that such an assoication was about to be formed by a meeting of representatives of the various clubs interested. '

A party of Thames business people, including Mr E. N. Miller, Mayor of Thames, and Mr T. W. Rhodes, Mi.P.,, visited Ngatea this morning on the occasion of the first trip of the new motor serivce from Thames. They were met by a few prominent Ngatea settlers, and then adjourned to the boardinghouse for morning tea. On the way out Mr Rhodes officially opened the Kopu ferry.

It may not be one of the qualification of a Parliamentary candidate to know how many teeth a cow —or even a donkey—has, but he must certainly be endowed with a ready wit. Mr T, W. Rhodes proved to be equal to the occasion at Ngatea last evening. One of the electors, during question time, complained that many soldier settlers knew little about farming. How .many of them Could tell you how many teeth a cow had? iCould anyone in the hall say how many teeth a cow had ? Mr Rhodes did not commit himself as to his knowledge of a bovine’s anatomy,, but asked, “How many teeth has a donkey got ?” “I dont’ have anything to do with donkeys,’’ came the reply. “I do,” quickly chipped in Mr Rhodes. The chairman then called the meeting to order.

Tables compiled from the 1921 census return's for New Zealand show that with 514,607 adherents, the Church of England was the strongest, Presbyterians 299,545, Roman Catholics 163,303, and Methodists 112,344, following in that order, the percentage increase since the 1916 census being respectively: Church Of England, 12.11; Presbyterian, 14.92; Roman Catholic, 9.45 ; and Methodist, 5,96. Of the other Christian denominations the Condition Immortalists (19) and Brotherhood (19) claimed the .fewest adherents, whilst Cooneyites (32) and Church of Jesus Christ (32) were scarcely more numerous.

An opportunity of viewing the largest and heaviest pig on earth was given at the Timaru Show. It is a monstrous animal (says the Herald), heavier than the huge pig shown at the London Exhibition, and which ■was at that time the heaviest quadruped of its kind on earth. The pig is 10581 b in weight, Bft. 3in long, 3ft 9in Ihigli, and 6ft 9in in girth. It is the property of Mr J. Gardiner, an enterprising New Zealander, who was persuaded to exhibit the animal for the first time at the Timaru A. and P. Show. This huge freak o£ nature is Only two years pld, and is still growing.

The Ohinemuri County is now divided into seven ridings, namely, Paeroa, Karangahake, Mangaiti, Waikipo, Waihi, Waitekauri, and Kaimanawa. Paeroa and Kaimanawa ridings will have two members each, thus making a council of nine members.

In the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening next, the Bth inst., the Church of; England will hold another social. These socials have become very popular, and an enjoyable supper, a. good floor, and first,-class music are assured for Wednesday evening. Populap prices will be charged, and the function is not in any way confined to members of the Church; of England. All are welcome, Dancing will commence at 8 p.m.

Tenders are invited by Mr E. EGillmah, architect,, for extensive alterations and additions to a residence at Wharepoa. Particulars are advertised.

Mr A. G. Steele, of Morrinsville. has signed up for several big contracts lately. He was the successful tendered in connection with the Starkey road metalling contract. He has undertaken to cart 1000 .tons of flax from Tahupa to Mr C. S. Parlour’s flaxmill in Morrinsville, and 500,000 ft of pinus insignis timber from Mr O, Glynn’s property at Kuranui to the Morrinsville railway station for transportation by rail to a mill at Paeroa. Mr Steele lias increased his, plant and staff by 200 per cent.

The recent self-denial effort of the S.alvatipn Army resulted in £45,273 being raised throughput New Zealand. The divisional totals are as follows 1 ': Auckland (Major Gunn)> £11,345; Dunedin (Major Haines), £8450'; Christchurch (Colonel Carmichael), £7559 ; Palmerston North (Major New 1 - by), £7224 ; Wellington (Major Burton), £5637; Taranaki (Major Wallace), £5058. The Auckland Central Corps raised £4OOO and holds the record for the largest .amount for. any single station. Auckland city and suburbs together raised £7151.