PUNGAREHU NOTES.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 December 1915, Page 4

PUNGAREHU NOTES.

From a Correspondent. Trooper E. Barrett who has joined the mounted section of the Tenth Reinforcements was farewelled whilst home on his final leave at a farewell social in the Pungarehu Hall. Music for the dance was provided by Mesdames Pope and Harrison, Miss Ayhvard and Mr. B. A. Layard. Mr. T. Reynolds, a returned trooper, made a capable M.C. Mr. Guild, on behalf of the residents of the .district presented the guest of the evening with a wristlet watch, and a Gilette safety razor, while Master A. Lett, on behalf of the school-children, presented him with a pocket-book. Private Thos. Quickendon, another lad from this district was also farewelled at an earlier date and presented with a Qilette safety razor and muffler by the residents, and a pocket-book by the schoolchildren. Friends of Mrs. XV. 11, Keasberry will regret to hear that she has been seriously ill in Wellington, whither she went some time ago on a visit. Mrs. Keasberry, who a little while ago resigned the position of postmistress after holding it eleven years was greatly esteemed by all with whom she came in contact, .and on her retirement was entertained at afternoon tea In the hall by the settlers of the district and presented with a solid silver dessert service as a small token of appreciation of her many services. Mr. M. Fleming, county chairman, made the presentation. Mrs. Pope, well-known along the coast, has assumed charge of the local Post Office. The season though a dry one lias been on the whole a good one for fanners. There are some good strikes of turnips to be seen about the district. The lite potatoes appear to be doing well, having so far escaped the blight which affected early potatoes here in common with those in other parts. We are moving ahead with the times. A tennis court is the latest acquisition. It is situated on the Recreation Ground, and though it is rather rough, the eccentricity with which the ball leaves the ground only lends added charm to the game. We have some very fair exponents of the game here, and as a club has now been formed under the presidency of Mr.. G. Httglison, and with Mr. Kilpatrick as secretary, we can expect the game to make great strides, and judging by the enthusiasm shown by our players it should not be long before the Cape makes itself felt among other eoastal clubs.