DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 189, 19 November 1910, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

OAKURA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) One of the most successful socials held for a long time took place on Friday night in the hall, the occasion being a farewell social to Mr. and Mrs. Corkill and family. Visitors were present from Oaonui to New Plymouth, and the hall was crowded. After supper Captain. Mace presented Mrs. Corkill with a silver tea set and Mr. Corkill with a silvermounted pipe, subscribed to and presented by the Oakura settlers. Captain Mace spoke of the long time Mr. and Mrs. Corkill had been amongst us and of the willing assistance they had rendered in connection with anything that was being got up in the township. Dancing was kept up until the wee sma' hours, when all went home having had a real good time. The music was supplied by Mrs. George's orchestra and was all that could be desired. Mr. C. MaCe and Mr. L. Morris acted as M.'sC.

On Thursday afternoon a rifle match married versus single was fired. The married men won by eight points. The highest scorer for the married men was Mr. C. Mace (98), and for the single Mr. F. Mace, with the creditable performance of 97 points, being beaten by his father by one point. This is the first time Mr. F. Mace has fired at the 500 and 600 yards range and had only •fired once before at the 200, and at that range he put on 34 out of the possible 35.

WAIONGONA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The new creamery opened on Wednesday with seventeen suppliers. The completion of the work was pushed on with the greatest expedition, and Mr. James, the factory manager, is deserving of praise for the time he has devoted and the energy he has shown in overcoming the difficulties. The opening of the creamery marks an important step in the progress of the district, and its influence is already being felt. Several farms, which were formerly cattleruns, have been taken up, existing dairy herds have been increased, and other farmers have gone in for dairyin 2- . . i

On Thursday afternoon a picnic was held in Mr. Hine's paddock, on the occasion of the official opening of the creamery. Mr. J. W. Kenwood briefly went over the history of the creamery, and expressed the hope that it would continue to prosper and ultimately become the brightest star in the crown of the Moa Dairy Company. Mr. James apologised for the absence of the chairman of directors (Mr. Herlihy). In the course of his remarks he expressed the opinion that the creamery was one of the most up-to-date in the Dominion. Over 10001b. of butter-fat were being sent in, and he urged the suppliers not to rest satisfied with this, as it was possible, by careful management and scientific methods, to more than double the amount at present supplied. They were all glad that at last the creamery was working. It had taken a long time and a lot of money, but he could say now that it was thoroughly satisfactory, and was going to last. The ceremony of opening was performed by Mrs. Brittain. In the evening a dance was held in the schoolroom.