DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 120, 30 August 1910, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondents.) j TAiRATA. The Tarata .settlers' annual ball, held in the Tarata Hall on Thursday last, was a very successful and enjoyable! function. During the day members of the committee were ibusy decorating the hall, getting the floor ready, etc., while Miss L. Richards, of Inglewood, to whom was entrusted the catering department, and her assistant had .been busily employed in preparing the delicacies and more substantial fare, so necessary to the full "enjoyment of a "long night." Mr. T. Ohamney, as secretary, proved to be the right man in the right place, as I was also Mr. John Paterson as M.C., the I latter being ably assisted by Mr. S. George. Mrs. George's orchestra supplied excellent music, which, together with the splendidly-prepared floor, made dancing a most pleasurable pastime. ( The hall not being overcrowded was also a factor favorable to those present. Over fifty tickets were disposed of to the sterner sex, but, judging by the occupants of the last supper table, the fair sex were not quite so numerous. Despite attractions in .their more immediate neighborhood, visitors were present from Inglewood, Purangi and Matau. Too much praise cannot be given Miss Richards for the very able manner in which she carried out the supper arrangements. The "bill of fare" was all that could be desired, while quantity and tasteful arrangement were not wanting. A meeting of the committee of the Tarata Hall and Library Company was held in the Tarata Hall on Saturday evening last. There were present: Mr. J. Crowe (chairman), Messrs A. W. Guilford, E. A. Marshall, J. Paterson, P.M. Standish and F. J. Virgin. Mr. Standish gave notice of motion to rescind a proposal passed at the last meeting re finance in connection with the erection of a gentlemen's dressing room, which was then fully discussed. An estimate of material required, together with labor, was made out, the result being that it I was considered it would require the I sum of £3O to put up a lean to 16ft by 12, ft, with a lire place, in a convenient position. It was decided to do the work when sufficient funds are subscribed. A subscription list is to be cireuiaied for this purpose. It was decided that anyone, not being at present a shareholder, who subscribes £1 or over, shall be entitled tp be enrolled as a member of the Tarata Hall and Library Company! I* was to hold a social on Thursday, September 22nd. The ladies of the district are to be asked to provide for the occasion.

Several properties have changed ownership in this neighborhood during the past year. This has to some extent interfered with the ordinary course of things. For one thing, it adversely affected the milk supply at the local factory. The indications at present point to a more settled state of affairs, and an increased supply of milk to the factory. I hear that cream- will be taken from farmers living on roads not suitable for tlTe daily cartage of large quantities of milk.

Messrs Paynter Bros, are installing a milking machine. This will be the first in tliis district. If it proves the success claimed'for it, I have no doubt more will follow, as there are many farms here which are now almost entirely devoted to sheep and the grazing of young cattle which could, with-profit to the own,is carry a large number of dairy cows in the summer time. It is a difficult problem in some seasons to graze the surplus feed not required by the sheep, ami at the same time extract monetary profit from it. ,

The dairy factory has been running for about two weeks. The milk suppiv is not at present, but is increasing daily. Under the management of Mr. A. Corney, a successful season is anticipated.

The sheep farmers are at present experiencing a rather anxious time. The rough weather now prevailing, coming at | a period when lambing-is in full swing, I will doubtless tell its tale when the docking tally is made up. •Feed is- considered good for the time of year, and if spring-like weather prevails from now on the prospects for the coming season should be decidedly encouraging.

KORITO. On Tuesday last the Rev. J. Nixon gave a lecture on the American Civil War in the Primitive Methodist Church in aid of the circuit funds. The weather was all that could be desired and there was a large attendance, the church being about full. The lecturer was well received, and everybody listened attentively to the lecture, which was very -instructive. We were also favored with a visit from Rev. Sharp, Miss Foote and Mr. Foote, from the Fitzroy Church, who gave some really good items, as also did some of the school children, again under the splendid training of Miss Stewart, At intervals in the lecture the following' items were given:—Action song, "The Young Rider," seven girls; cornet solo, Rev. Sharp; solo, "Holy Visions," Miss Foote (encore, "Star of Rethelehem") ; reading, Leslie Chatterton; duet, "Dream of Paradise," Rev. Sharp and Mr. Foote; part song, "Sleep," five girls; cornet solo, j Rev. Sharp; vote of thanks to all who had helped, Rev. Nixon; speech, Rev, Sharp; final item, coffee supper, provided toy the ladies. The creamery is running every day now, starting nearly a fortnight earlier < than last season," with a much larger I supply. Owing, to the high price of firewood the directors have decided to iburn coal at the creamery. The first load arrived last week. The grass is commencing to look green in places, and there is every indication of an early spring. The Salvation Army held a meeting in the schoolroom last Friday evening and I believe, intend t« give us a ° treat shortly, namely, by the Inglewood Brass Band performing.

KABIATA. The social inaugurated by Mr. Geo. | Capper and others to* commemorate the amalgamation of the Moa and Waitui dairy companies and held in the Kaimata Hall on Friday evening last, was an unqualified success, the large buildim* being packed l with young and old, who evidently thoroughly eajoyed themselves. A large number, of Visitors-name from Inglewood and .other portions of th'e district were also ,'wel represented. Between the dan«qs ..recitations were given by Messrs Frewi* and Boys, and Mrs Ziircher; songs My, Masses G. Simpsee and Dunwoodiq, and Messrs Russell, Dempster and F. Julian, all the items being well received and contributed largely - to the eyening's enjoyment. Messrs (piano),' ,'Stookman (cornet) and J?. Julian (iviolin) contributed music for the dan*s part of the evening and Miss Russell's services in the sarae\ direction wer« also availed of. Dancers til. round expressed gTeat pleasure at (Jm «ka» «r matmo mtppuetf. A ajtadid raflpir im tended mimd about

midnight, the ladies attending to that [part of the function being kept busy attending to the wants of those present. I After supper Mr. Herlihy (chairman of ; the Moa Co.) proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Capper for his efforts in connection with the social, making bis remarks iu his usual happy style. Air. Williams (chairman of the Waitui Co.) complimented the Moa Co.'s direci torate for its careful management iu the past and hoped it would still continue so and was sure that the amalgamation would result in material benelit to l all concerned. Mr. Bakewell, a director of the Waitui Co., in seconding the vote oi thanks to Mr. Capper, made several remarks anent the benefits to be obtained uy farmers still further co-operating for mutual benefit.

Mr. James manager of the Moa Co.), in a short, pithy speech, pointed out that the future held many possibilities, and iciked the suppliers to help the management in all ways towards turning out a good article. As a strong believer in bringing the suppliers of the company together socially and otherwise he thought the efforts of Mr. Capper should be iurther recognised by making it an annual affair either as a picnic or as a social. This was apparently the view of those present, for his remarks on that i pome were received with loud applause. Mr. Capper, in returning thanks, saw he thougHD he had done nothing out his duty and it devolved on the rank and liie to carry the function still further as regards being an annual affair. That all enjoyed themselves went without saying. ■He made amusing reference to the term of "Mayor of Kaimata" that had been applied to him by Mr. Herlihy, and stated tlut the result ox his efforts for the further betterment of his portion of the district as evidenced by the success oi the evening gave him very much pleasure inueed. Mr. Htrlihy was called on for a song, after which dancing was resumed and kept up till the small hours. The Kaimata Hall, which is considered one of the best in the.district, was taxed to its utmost, UO couples being on the floor at one time, whue ail available sitting room was also occupied.