DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 123, 17 October 1914, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

WAITAKA. The Noith Taranalti Hiint Club propose holding a gymkana iu aid ot the Patriotic Fund on the 20th inst. (Labor Day). An a;tractive programme anil fine day are sure to draw a large attendance.

Mr Cyril Morton has presented to the Patriotic Committee for disposal, in aid of the funds, three pictures done by himself in pen and ink. The sketched are of an old English wayside scene, anil the work reflects great, credit on the artist.

At the Clifton rowing social on Tuesday evening, Mr 11. fepurdle, who has been seere urj of the ciuu t>:hoc Hs fennation, some 2<i ycar fl ago, was pie seined with a goid watch and clia n. subscribed by tilie members of the club in recognition of his loogand valuable services rendered: to the club. Mr T. Buchanan made the presentation.

The final of the series of the euchre ! parties promoted by the Clifton llow.n;,' Club was lield on Tuesday evening. The first lady's prize was won b> \hs McGonagle, second Mrs Mahon, third Mrs. lining. The first genticuuu s prize was won by Mr Redmond, second Mr Care, third Mr A. Simpson. The music was supplied by Mr Jack. Mr Buchanan acted a3 M.C.

INGLEWOOD. The final meeting of the Queen Carnival of Inglewood was held last night, when the executive laid before the general committee the report and statement of receipts and expenditure. The total receipts of the carnival were £570, whilo the total, expenses amounted to £240, of which the organiser (Mr W. Lints) received £l2O. After a few details of the financial statement had been discussed, the chairman (Mr Geo. Young) said it gave hiinii great pleasure to be able to hand over to the Fire Brigade the net amount of the carnival, £339. He referred to the excellent friendly feeling that had always existed be tween all the committees," and the efficient manner in which the whole proceedings had been carried out. He also presented the Brigade with a beautifully framed photo of the executive. and incidentally mentioned that they 3iad also presened similar ones to the Quern elect (Miss Irene Death), and the returning officer (Miss Urry). Captain Coldwell and Lieutenant McLaggan, in reply, said that the carnival had more " than realised the most sanguine expectations, and desired to sincerely thank all those who had worked so hard to achieve such an excellent result.

They trusted that with ahc funds available now lhey would bo able to keep more up-to-date in fire-fighting appl'ances and bousing accommodation. The members of the Brigade very mud appreciated the public support, and it gave them great encouragement Ho do «en bolter than in the past. Captain Coldwell asked that the public be represen ed by one member on the expenditure of the carnival funds. Mr George Young consented to act in that capacity.

While driving from the slaughterhouse to 'his shop on Friday morning, Mr T. •King of (King and Stibbs) had the misfortune to meet with an accident which might have been attended with more ■serious results. Owing to tttie backband breaking, Mr King was thrown forward under the cart and the wheel passed over hU foot. It is not ascertainable whether any bones were broken. However, I trust not.

OPUXAKJS. The annual meeting of the Opunake Croquet Club was 'held on Wednesday evening. Present: Mesdames Gould 'Welsh, Des Forges, Crawley, Brennan, Thompson, Grieg, Clarke, O'Brien, and Thorpe, Messrs W. C. Dudley and G. Hammond. ■ The president (Mr Dudley) presided. In the absence of the secretary (Miss Devury), Mrs Thorpe acted in that capacity. The balance-sheet 'showed a credit balance of £2O lis lid. The principal source of revenue was subs, and donations, fl2 lis; euchre parties, £32 Is 0d; socials, £0 ss. The principal' items of expend, «uie were: lioller and mower £11; op dressing, £4 ; n;n ts, materials, eLe., 'bringing the amount up to

.Mr Dudley was re-elected president. Miss Dcvery secretary and treasurer; -Mesdaincs Bn-niian, ' Thompson and O'Brien vice-presidents; and Mess'-,; Hammond and Thompson, ground commit "ec. A number of new nicmb.Ts were elected, and the coming season is anticipated to be r. riconi one.

OAONL'I. M Oaonui la.st Momlav, Miss M. O'llorke, who has been appointed to th" Waitara school staff, was presented bv li| c residents at a complimentary farewell with a handsome acquamarine and pearl pendant, and by the school children ,with a handsome morocco drcssing-ea;;e. Mr .1. young, chairman of the Kjhoo'l Committee, made the presentation. la his speech he said Miss O'Uorka had been an exceptionally able teacher, ohtaming a record percentage for Oaonui. Mr A. Taylor .returned thanks on behalf (if .Miss 0 Itorke. The ladies provide,! ttf.cinoon lea, and ; i pleas rat afternoon function was brought lo a close with theory for the deporting lady.

NOItMAKIJY. Ai Urn meeting of (:li o new],- elected Hoard, Mr Free wa.j elected chairman. Tile. ncvT Board a;, once entered bio the advisahlciii'ss of repairing the r„-.u! through our township. Now is t\ time, when the County Council is coi ing close, to the 'boundary with u,ei' men and roller, and making a verv creditable amd lasting work. Jf onl' Xormanby road was <lon„ it would be a blessing, especially to motorists. The Normanby road has an evil reputation. It ihas !,ee u suigjjesled that the new Jio.ird should merge with the County Council. It might prove a bhfcing f,. r neglected Normanby and not increase our rates.

The lata rains were a groat blessing. Ona man said h : H paddock was qui:* bare before Ihe rain, and on the following day after the, rain the- grass was growing, which shows what the land can do. The fai-mcn* are well ahead with their root crop,. The ground was well worked and good' crops nre expected f-mall birds are. a nuisance, and as no .stcpa are 'being talk™ «, systematical]" posou them, they multiply at a great Our Patriotic Fund exceeds £135not bad for a small community.