DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 August 1915, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

MANGOREI, (Frgiu Our Own CorrcsiKiD.deai.ts). In the absence of a public hall, our school has this winter been used for a number of social purposes, including those for patriotic funds. Among the valedictory functions Hint have taken place were farewells to Miss Bartlett, a popular and successful teacher; Mr. and Mrs. J. Colson; Mr and Mrs. Cooper (of the creamery), and Mr. and Mrs. May,

Miss Williams, who is now in control of the school, evidently intends to maintain the popularity and progressiveness of her predecessor.

The Upper Mangorei Belgian relief concert realised £1 3a sd, the gift auction producing £o 5s fld.

At a subsequent send-off concert, subscribers to a patriotic "hat" were:— Messrs Benoni White (collector) £2 2a, A, 0. Wells, D. Wells, H. Hancock, Misses Bartlett, Jepson, and Youngson 5s each; Rev. Olds 2s Cd, J. Colson, F. Baker, C. Balsom, D. Crazier, Cooper, Worn, Norman, Oldham, Flay, Abraham, F. Oliver 2s each; Cli. Balaom, V. and 51. Hannah, Oiough, C. Salisbury, 0. Salisbury, Schawn, Mason, 'Mrs. Mitchell, H. Oliver Is each.

Recently a very successful concert was given by the school children, who had been carefully prepared by tho teacher, Miss Youngson, and their songs, recitations and dialogues were much apnredated, as were the contributions of the adults. An exhibition dance wm very creditably performed, followed by a general dance. The proceeds, which totalled £5 ss, were given to the Belgian fund.

There are slackers and traitors around, and your correspondent will name them if alert authority will move in the matter.

A petition is being circulated to oppose the formation of a Moa County. It is being signed on the principle that larger public bodies are in a better position for more effective, more equable, and more economic administration, Whatever may be said of other ridings, the beneficial principle does not seem to come into practice in our Mangorei riding, where the administration is subject to startling inconsistencies. Another canvassing movement is on the way through Mangorei, and one in which we may all hoarily agree and combino to make successful. The object is to arrange a fete day or carnival in or dor to raise funds fo-,the relief of our wounded soldiers. AH 'prosperity to it. It is gratifying to note that since the appointment of a justice of the peace in our midst, and from other causes, oar local post office has been relieved of much anonyinoua correspondence.

The Durham road west has been treated !by the Inglewood borough's road roller and residents are loud in their praise as to the condition of the road. MAKETAWA. The balance-sheet of the Mu.keta.wa Dairy Co. shows that the sum contributed to the Patriotic Fund amounts to a little over £llß. This, for a small concern, should be considered very satisfactory.

Durham road residents on Monday last had a, working bee at the school, and "turned up" a nice piece of ground for the inauguration of the school classes in agriculture, and it is hoped tho future will make valuable return for the interest shown.

The spell of line weather we liuvc experienced for several days (hut which broke oil Friday la;;t) lias enabled many residents occupied in stumping operations to get rid of some ugly pieces of timber'by (ire. Potash is of too valuable a commodity to leave in one big heap: if hugged and broadcasted over grass paddocks it will give splendid results.

The county crusher has been at work at the Durham road depot, and there's no mistake about the fact that the work of a road roller, as seen on this job, conduces to comfort of those driving in traps, etc., and a great improvement to what obtained before tbc advent of such inAfhinerv,

The prospecting party in search of a stringer to replace the one washed a.way from the M&ketawa river state that tllfv succeeded in felling a limu which Vlicn squared up will make an ideal bridge. I would like to draw the attention'of Norfolk road residents to the fact that their assistance in squaring and ipla;ing the timber in pftsition would be gladly received by the secretary of the School Committee.

Although rat/her belated, I should like to place on record the splendid conceit and dance which took place on Friday, July 30, in the Norlolk School, the proceeds of which were for the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. It wus one of the best yet held in the school and was appreciated very mikh. Mr. A. Marshall presided, and he desires on behalf of tbt committee to thank all in making the function such a success, special mention being made of th© fact that Mr. J. liecve, ol Norfolk road, made a donation of £2, The following progl ammo was submitted: —■ Pianoforte <luet, Misses Laurence, and Witvfield; conpiece, Misses Knox, Savage and iMr. Knoxj songs, 'Mrs. Birch-Johnston, Misses WinJieM, ll'ogan, S&vaoe, and Messrs Darlc.w, Ifvnes, G. Knox; Jlartlett and Thomson; reading by Mr. IT. Irmiible. Tilie 'National An,them bv the 'assemblage concluded a splendid' progiamnio, after "which dancing was proceeded with. The fund will benefit to the extent of £7 <te fld.

I am glad to notify that a definite move is being made in regard to postal lao.inties, a pHit-ion being signed to the authorities to inaugurate a daily service which will, [ understand, only involve ii iiinall yearly contribution. Oil I'rkluy evening next an entertainment will tbe given in the Norfolk School if !t ; f « 1(1 1 to Mr. .Krajik lA)inbroHki, of -Wlolk road, who is waiting orders' to proceed to carnl}., It is hoped that all indents will make an effort to lie present. 1 A revy large atteudante from all part* of the district attended, a farewell sockl at, the l>iii'haim ScliooJ 0 n Friday enning will pSllllr and »HI Salisbury., vho ihave enlisted The largo cro\n> thoroughly enjoyed dancing to lihe inusie/pravidod oy ilßues Laurence and Curd, and also in iMteiiing to the vocal itemfe by Mr. W. Matthews, eight schoolchildren,"and iliai ami Mrs, E. Taylor. air. U. Stevens gave a humorous reading and' subtwqueiit'ly presented eauli of the two guests with a pocket-lbook and wristlet, •watch ifrciai th&h* fellow residents. '.After one or two dances had been enjoyed m wOiitOi kr. jW. MaAflwws prcSdod sub judge, Mr. P. fiodgos.aii Ark court, and Mssgra W WW aoa r. Bzßs&wy aa piemen! wfcWi oaioaed eoosid®. mieetioMstt, n&fatd About £3 baMni rooad, a fw