HIKUTAIA.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4632, 30 November 1923, Page 1

HIKUTAIA.

ACCIDENT. An accident that might easily have been attended with more serious results happened at Wharepoa on Monday last While driving the cowfe to the milking shed a lad named Milton Revell, who was on horseback, was rushed by a strange bull that had strayed into the paddock. The horse took fright and the lad was thrown heavily to the ground, sustaining several bruises. The fortunate arrival of the boy’s father diverted the at! ack by attracting to himself the attention of the animal before it could do further damage. LOCAL ENTERPRIZE. The local butcher, Mr G. W. Hannam, has had installed into his shop a very large, and powerful electric fan which not only reduces the temperature but scatters the flies and other insects which, at this season of the year, as well as later, need “ swatting.” BOWLING. Four car loads of bowlers from Hikutaia, took part in the games played under the electric light! which illuminated the Paeroa green last Saturday might. All are loud in their praises of, the enjoyable evening spent, as well as of the hospitality of the sister club. A movement to follow in Paeroa’s footsteps is being mooted, and the idea is receiving wide support. In a “cow district!” the illuminant would supply a “felt want." PERSONAL. Miss Mavis Elliot, of Omahu, after a lengthy visit to town, has returned home. Miss Frost, assistant teacher at the local school, ha,s been off duty for two days owing to sickness. The following residents of Hikutaia are at present inmates 'of Thames, Hospital, where they are being treated for various ailments: Mrs H. Brash, Mrs Dpcherty (Maratoto), Mrs Johnson, and Master Haldane Walsh. Mr and Mrs E. Eliott, of Omahu, contemplate a lengthy autumn trip to Australia, on a visit to Mrs Eliott, senr., who, though in her eigthy-sixtii year, is still hale and hearty.