KARANGAHAK NEWS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4673, 12 March 1924, Page 1

KARANGAHAK NEWS.

(Euan Our Own Correspondent.) CRICKET. A friendly match was played on recreation grounds last Saturday ufterncon with the object <T keeping playeis in form in anticipation of matches with the Waihi and Paeroa clubs in the near future. TENNIS. A tennis match was played on the local courts on Saturday afternoon, March 1, between members of the Paeroa Presbyterian Bible Class ami members’ of the local Bible Class. The following is a detailed account of the games, Paeroa players being mentioned first in each instance : — Ladies’ singles: Miss Ena Buchanan V. Mis;: A. O’Neil 5—9; Miss Rene Hamilton v. Miss N. McLeod 3—9 ; F. Craig v. Miss M. Hamilton 9 —l ; Miss F. Leach v. Miss G. Milroy 5—9. Men's Singles : S. Kerr v. R. Mea.t 9—3 : J. E. Bigelow v. A. O’Neil 9—4 ; G Tetley v. A. O’Neil B—9;8 —9; O. Morgan v. R. Mead 9 —2. Doubles : Misses Hamilton and Buchanan. v. Miss O’Neil and McLeod 2 —6 : .1. Bigelow and S. Kerr v. Miss Hamilton and R. Mead 6 —l, G. Tetley and O. Morgan v. J. and R. Mead 6 —4, F. Craig and Miss Leach v. Miss Hamilton and Milroy 6 —l. Results ; Paeroa 77 games, Karangahake 58 games. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNIC. The Waihi Anglican Sunday annual picnic was recently held here, when a large number of parents and pupils spent a very enjoyable day. Many ideal picnicking spots are to be found in this district, and it is a wonder, considering the beauties of nature, tint more picnic parties ,lo not visit a spot .so abundantly furnished witn nature's handiwork. The climb to the top of the Trig is well worth anyone's time, while the extensive panoramic view to be seen from the summit repays the climber for his trouble. The road ii ading to the summit is full of interest with its many evidences of bygone activities. The Waitawheta gorge is an example of nature’s strange handiwork and and is in a.ll probability one of the narrowest mountain gorges to be found in the Dominion. No doubt in time to come this gorge with its perpendicular walls rising hundreds of feet into the air will be numbered among the scenic spots of the district. Levels of nature will also find many beautiful spots still covered in virgin forest, while many well-grown kauri giants arc still standing. SOCIAL. Last Friday evening a very enjoyable social function was held la the Public Hall. The euchre prizes were won by Mrs O'Neil and Mr Eric McLeod, while Mr and Mrs Fisher won the prize for the “ spot ” dance. EMPTY HOUSES. At the present time there are many empty houses in the district. No doubt when the much talked of Public Works and Railway Department activities begin on the Plains many of these houses will be occupied, aS the train service is quite suitable for workers whose occupations demand their presence elsewhere. SCHOOL COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the school committee was held in the Miners’ Union Hall on Saturday evening last, when there were present Mesdames Tierney and McLeod, Messrs Morris (chairman), Bramble, and the headmaster (Mr Jones). An apology for absence was received from Mrs Robinson. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The caretakers’ account was passed for payment. The Education Board notified that the householders’ meeting would be held early in April. The secretary was instructed to write to the board ini eonnetcion with the reported decision to remove part of the school building. The balance-sheet in connection with the annual excursion to Te Aroha and the Christmas Tree function showed, a credit balance of eightp-mce, and the headmaster was instructed to hand over 'to the matron of the Waihi Hospital several toys which were left over from the Christmas Tree. MACKAYTOWN DOMAIN BOARD. A meeting of the above Board was held in the Miners’ Union Hall on Saturday evening last, when there, were present Messrs J. B. Morris (chairman), W. Marsh, H. Wigmore, J. B. Brown, and McGuire (secretary), The secretary, the only member of the old board present, read the notification from the Lands Department re the gazetting of Messrs Morris, Marsh, Brown, and Wigmore as members of the board. The bal-ance-sheet showed that the board had a credit balance of £8 19s 3d to December. 31, 1923. Mr J. B. Morris was elected chairman and Mr McGuire secretary and treasurer for the ensuing year.

After the annual meeting the ordinary meeting was held. . The secretary’s action in paying accounts totalling tt9 12s was approved. Messrs Morris and Marsh were empowered to make arrangements re the fencing, ploughing, sub-dividing and clearing of noxious weeds on part of the recreation grounds, and the fencing and ploughing of that part of the Board’s property known as Cornes’ paddock and to report to the next meeting of the Board.