DISTRICT MEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 February 1917, Page 3

DISTRICT MEWS.

MOKAU AND AWAKINO. (From Our Own Correspondent). Mr. Newton King's annual sheep and cattle sale was held at Awakino on Monday, 12th, and in spite of it being a fearfully wet day, there was a largo attendance of buyers. There was a record entry, some 2000 sheep and 200 cattle more than last year being offered, and changing owners at very satisfactory prices. On Monday evening a social was held ami well patronised. It was a very jolly turnout, everyone being in the best of spirits. During the intervals between the dances, songs were rendered by Mrs. McCheice and Messrs. Waddel and Lambert, and a recitation by popular Mr. Goldsworthy was most enjoyable. Visitors were present from New Plymouth, Urenui, Mahoenui, Mokau, etc. A dainty supper was provided by the hall committee. The M.C.'s duties were ably carried out by Messrs E. Pau and D. Black. The best of music was supplied by Mesdames McCheice and Christoffcnson (piano), and Messrs Keppel and Newton (violins). The latter gentleman was a visitor from Urenui, and his playing was a treat. An afternoon tea in aid of the Bed Cross funds was given in the hall during the afternoon. Tables were provided and presided over by Mesdames Sole. Hodgen, McCheice, Avery, Howard and the Misses Carrington. Biack and Avery. After a lengthy spell 'of very hot. weather, we have lately had pome welcome showers, which will do much to improve the outlook for winter feed. Bravo enterprise! Two energetic men. Messrs. Kcppcll and Hurring. are about to start a ilaxmill in Awakino. May they have the best of good luck. Mokau is o,niet again after the excitement of the "White Horse Handicap." The only White Horses to be seen there lately are those out at sea. An accident which, fortunately, was not attended with any very serious consequences, occurred the other day. Miss Currie and Mr. H. Bailey, of Mokau. accompanied by another ladj. were driving over Taumataniairc, when the horse shook the. winkers off. got frightened and bolted, throwing the occupants out. and the trap and horse going over a bank. The sufferers were moat kindly tended by Mr. and Mrs. N. Bignoll, and after a while were able to proceed home, a severe shakiiis and bruises being luckily the only effect of the mishap, except that the trap and harness were damaged, and the horsa hurt its foot pretty badly. Another exodus—Mr. J.' B. Carr, our harbor-master at Mokau. is leaving us, having resigned his position to take charge of his nephew's farm, the said nephew being off to war. Our new Post Office at Mokau is just about finished, and not before it was needed. The building, which is compact and natty-looking, reflects great credit on the contractor, Bevins, mu\ his able workmen, also on Messrs Proctor and Son, the Waitara painters. The opening is to take place very shortly. I believe, I am sure our postmistress. Aliss Cane, will gladly, welcome her shift from "Tin 8118111/' to ''White House" (not Horse!).