DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 284, 24 April 1911, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

MAKETAWA. (From' Our Own Correspondent). The second annual picnic of the Maketawa factory suppliers, which took place on Thursday last, struck adverse weather, but, notwithstanding, a very enjoyable day's amusement was afforded those who attended. The drizzly rain which fell until about 10.30 a.m. left the afternoon overcast and threatening, which affected the attendance considerably. There were somewhere about 150 i-young and old present. Boys' and girls' i races were provided, and Mr. Thomas, y who attended to that part of the pio- ) gramme, had his hands full. All the eye.nts had a fair number of entrants, and the finishes were very exciting, the final of .th© shareholders' handicap being, particularly so. The sack races provided 'some real fun, the competitors entering into the spirit of the affair in a wholehearted manner. Mr. Joe Brown, the judge, and Messrs. F. Brown and E. Taylor, the joint secretaries, were attentive to she wants of everyone, Whether competitor or looker-on —in fact, the commtitee as a whole deserves great, credit for the way things were managed in the face of such disappointing, weather., The opinion was "frequently expressed that future picnics should be arranged for an earlier period. A spacious marquee was fixed in which a committee of ladies dispensed a choice assortment of eatables, the quality of which was much appreciated. Fallowing are the results of the different events: — Shareholders' Handicap (three events). —Final heat:: A. Dombroski 1, F. Dombroski 2, H. Jones 3. Hop, step and jump.—H. Stratford 1. Putting the Shot.—A. Johnston 1. Wjight of sheep.—F. Mantey (exact wigptl: V 100' Yards (.open).—H. Stratford 1. ' Sa^.ljflce.—P. Parli. Single Ladies' Race. —Miss Parli 1. V HaH-mile.—H. Stratford 1. "■ Stepping the Chain (gents).—J. Hall. .padWsf'Miss A. Parli. , u Titg'Of Wsir. (married v. single).—Won 'Try Itfie Single team after a grand-tussle. 'V. Wfei'tlirig (trophy presented -bv T Mr. "'Jcfek^'McKenziej.—A. Longfellow". ■'■" :V> ■•' ■' . . '..'';';." OAONUI. (Frorrt. Our Own Correspondent!. '. Tlje'tlaonui hall committee has let a contract to Mr. Greenhill to enlarge, line and'generalSy renovate the .public hall. The' Kail/, when finished, will be up-to-date every' respect, and will have ' every convenience for patrons. Provision is made for a large stage and ' scenctyj,and in the near ..future there ; 'is: n6 reason why good travelling- com.ph'nies should not pay us a visit. • 'The tennis social beld in the hall recently was a pronounced success. Mr. Cannell supplied the music, and extras were played bv Miss Cook and Mr. Tay16r. Mr.' H. Young acted as M.C. '"•Mr. Kirkwood, sen., who had the mis•fojtune to break some of his ribs in a trap accident while up the mountain, is progressing favorably. ~A good deal:of warm rain has fallen lately, and everything is looking fresh • .and green. The seed sown after the recent bush fires is coming awav spleniidjy.; :^ ....^he' 1 milk .supply at the factory is gqbng (Rrw'n fast. The tests are running from "4~ to 5, the average being about U-