DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 June 1916, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

PURANGI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Speaking from it fanner's point of view, we are experiencing a remarkable winter. Chatting with sonic of the old settlers around here, they say it is one. of the best winters that they have had in their memory. There is plenty of feed about, with the result that stock are looking splendid. Empire Day passed off quietly here. Outsiders run away with the idea that this is a (Jniet and out-of-the-way place, but they would not say so if they had been in Pnrangi and seen the large gathering of people at Mr. Hanover's residence on the night of Thursday, May 25, Hllfi, the object being to bid farewell to Private A. J. Wilks, who was home on final leave prior to leaving for the front, (lames and cards were the order of the evening, whilst songs were contributed at intervals as follows:—''The Holy City" (encored), 'Mrs. Hanover; '•When Irish Eves are Smiling" (encored). Miss L. Wilk's; "Just 'Plain Folks," Mr.H. L. Dmiman; "Just Before the Battle Mother" (encored), Private A. J. Wilks; pianoforte solo, Miss Wilks. This was a very pleasing item. M:. H. Bottcher performed a number of conjuring tricks, and added to the merriment of the evening. Wc are thankful to Mr. G. Hanover for the use of-his residence, it being far more convenient than the hall, as we were able to have a nice bright fire, which was needful and much appreciated by those coming from a distance, as most unfavorable weather conditions prevailed, the rain coming down in torrents, but happily the rain broke as the people left for home, in the small hours of the morning. Mr. Hanover, on behalf of the residents of Purangi, presented Private Wilks with a wristlet watch, eulogising bis many good qualities, and wishing him good luck and a safe return to ]ti3 happy home. Private Wilks suitably responded. He said he felt it was his duty to go, and if every young man in the Dominion that was well and able to go offered his services there would be no difficulty in keeping the ranks full. I am sorry to chronicle that Mrs. Buchanan met with an accident the other day, her horse shying and throwing her off, with the result that she came in contact with '■' Mother Earth" and received some bruises. Mr. Hopkirk, of Cambridge, was in Purangi last week. The ladies of the district have started a sewing guild in aid of our boys at the front, and meet on Thursday afternoons in the hall. Anyone desirous of sending suitable material may send same to Miss liammerton, who is our secretarv. Any contribution will be most thankfully received.

OMATA, (From Our Own Correspondent.) The postponed meeting of householders was held on Monday night. The ways of man are many and strange, for at the meeting called for April 17, which was a nice line night, only a few turned out. yet on Monday night, with all its boisterous elements, which ofl'ered excuse for the absence of any public spirited man, brought a fifty per cent, better attendance, exceeding a'nything for the past three years. The 'balance sheet showed a credit of £2O 10s 2d. Receipts for year were £lO 8s Cd and expenditure £l."> 10s 3d. The following were elected a comittee: 'Messrs. ('. T. Shrimpton (chairman). J. Sanger, J. Ramsbottom, P.. G. Kinpman, F. E. Morris.

RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Following are particulars of lists for the Ealiotn 'Patriotic League: A. W. Phillips, cow; L. Fischer, ss; W. C. Green, cow; A. F. Chapman, cow: J. Sehinkle, 10s; W. Hodson. cow; P. Wilcox, jnr., £5; A. Minnea, 10s; Mrs. Morrow,' £5: Mrs. M. .T. Quinn. £5; S. Candish, buggy; V. S. Tyrrell, sheep; Mrs. Tyrrell, one rooster; J. A. Colmer. Jieifer; Mrs. Candish, one mangle and perambulator; 11, Annis, pony and rug; W. Flemniing, horse; T. Lakeman, cow; F. Rothery, cow; T. Wilcox, £2 10s; S. Jones. .CI; H. Kitehenman, £1 10<; W. Willougbby, £1 Is; Lysaght's mg. three sheep; A. S. White, drake; A. Whita, 10s; IT. A. Williamson, one rooster, E, Atock, two fowls; A. 8, White, .Is; J. B. Sharpe, one doj; F. Dnggan, £5; K Marroney, £1 10s; TI. Stonex, £2 2s; H. Hopkins, one hull; Kitchenman Bros., two strainers; Murry 'lloro, one pony; W. J. Larkin, cow; Miss James, £1 Is; A. 0. Thomas, £2 2s; T. Saunders, .Is; A. R. fi. Tylee, £2 2s; Corkin (famjly). 4s; J. Hopping, £2; V. Yates. ss; A. Baker, sen.. £2 2s; W. Rothery, £3; A. Bradley, £1; W. B. Dawson, £1 Is; Master Larkin, two cats; P. James, £2 2s; Mrs. James, £2 2s; R. Bnrnes, £1; A. Baker, jnr., £1 Is; Mrs. Yates, three fowls; W. Tt. Wright. £ls and five fat sheep, £25; Mrs. W. R. Wright, £5; C. Penwarden, £2; K. Symmonds. £2 10s: W. Boniface. £5; 'Paki Bishop, one bull; J. Corriek, calf; Fisher Bros., ss; A. Clarke. ss; Mrs. Drew, one fat sheep; A. E. Williams, £1; IT. Harrison, £1: J. Ward, calf; X. Movan, calf; P. Ward, calf: T.L. Billing, calf; 1,. E. V. Billiii!;, £!: 0. J. Rooks, pig; W. M. Hill, £l' Is; C. W. Field, £1 10s; R. Hill, £1; Wright and sons, £1 Is; J. Lawn, heifer; T). flreenwav., fat bullock; Mrs. W. Orecn, £]; E.' Robertson, £1; T. P. Hughson and sons, fat steer: T. P. Hugh=on five coils barbed wire; Mrs. Knowles, 10s; A. A. flray, £2; A. Eling- ' H'orth.lOa; L. Evans, £l;' P. iParkor, 10s; C. Copestake. 10s: Mrs. C. L. Billing, £1; Mrs. A. W. Phillips, £1; C. Mcfiregor,los; C. A. Beaumont. ss: E. Mcflregor, 10s; A. McGregor. 10s; F. Ward, £1; A. Magon. 10s; J." Williamson. 10s; T W. Featherstone, £1; W. Wright, 10s; Mrs. T. P. ITughson, £5; J. B. (Irooin, twelve fruit frees; Mrs. firoom, pot palms and ferns; Mis: I\. Trye. six roosters: P. Trye, two horse collars; Miss V. Trye. books; C. Sole, fat cow; fleo. (.'ihson. forward cow; filiison jnr.. onie"s: fi. R. Prosser, store cow; T. Ke.'.liinlJ,', .a 5 ? .

TARIKI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tariki, Yesterday. A concert and dance was held in the Tarild Hall last Thursday evening, to farewell eight more hoys, and, although the night was unfavorable, the hall was nicely filled. Tim concert committee were assisted by Captain Allen, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Norris, and Miss Lee, of Toko, and* with the local assistance the committee were thus able to submit a «cod programme. At the close of the coi:<>rt the chairman, in a short speech, present ed each soldier with a wallet. an'... v Js. Kason,. president ot the Ladies' v> i.lil, presented each with the ordirstf v lit, both extending the good wislnir p. lie Patriotic Society and'the Tari. ■ n'.iiiic for their safe return. S»iuer was tb e p

handed round, after which dancing was indulged in till about 2 a.m. Several visitors were present from Inglewood and the surrounding district, and had the evening been fine the attendance would have been a record. I notice in your issue of Monday tiic Riverdale factory's pay-out of Is (id for butter-fat, the position, 1 understand, being that most of the southern companies have jiaid out Is .'id and upwards to date. These figures make Tariki's effort of 117-,l(id look small, practically the lowest on record this season; and if we take into account the convenience to rail, one roof, and other favorable conditions, we should be in the load, which shows at least that tiie "eockics" here are not getting as many plums as credited. Advance Tariki!

WAITUI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The return tennis match, Tariki v. Toko, resulted in favor of Tariki by a small margin, good tennis being in evidence right through the day. Although a damp evening, all the settlers and their families turned out on Friday evening to bid farewell to Mr. Robert Hunter, who has been a settler in the district for many years and has gone to Trentham, giving up his farm and living in order to fight for his country. Dancing was indulged in in a crowded schoolroom until just upon supper time, when Mr. R. J. Bakewell, in a very interesting speech, handed Mr. Hunter a small token (a gold locket), as a mark of goodwill from the people of the district. Mr. Hunter suitably responded, and the way in which all joined in the good old song, "For he's a jolly good fellow," must have made everybody envious of Mr. Hunter. Supper was then served, and dancing was kept up until almost milking time. Messrs Rangi (-2) contributed songs and dances, and Misses K. N l . Sattler and Eileen Sattler, Mrs. Lister, and Mr. 11. Rangi, played the dance music, while Messrs C. Schreiber and Lister made efficient M's.C. All our eligible young men have enlisted, and although I often road accounts of records hard to beat, I Miink our little district cannot be beaten, if equalled, as we halve sent fourteen out of fourteen eligible young men, and wc have no married men hiding behind the wife's skirts, as they are family men who were married long before the war broke out. (Splendid, Wailui!) Milk at present is roarce, but the feed seems to be holding out well, and everybody is looking forward to a rest before the new season starts.