DISTRICT NEWS.
Durham, (Frpm Our Own Correspondent), hpovt llilve n had an ex ceptional run of withfl <T + ~ Wind ' hai1 ' ™n-lmt, " a V the temperature for this time of fear is remarkably high, ana grass is still on the grow. only a small quantity ot milk just now, but tiioiHi running every other dav on a small supply indications have it that sufficient will be forthcoming to enable the machinery to keep going right through. In several instances farmers have alreju.y freshly calved cows, while in others a cei oi cows, through being due/ater, will have to be kept gain" for a ie-,7 weeks longer. a I cannot fathom the cause, Mr. editor, but it will 1)0™a-, well for those helping themselves to the of subscribers in thtyireamery area to understand that a time is in store for them if caught; it doe;? seem a despicable action, especially these times, ITifit settler;" a distance away from telephone and other conveniences cannot even rely on their paper for. outside news.
Mr. Geo. Mehrtens having disposed of 1 his farm (Mr F. Dodunski. of this road, being the purchaser) the sclioo' committee and other residents gave him and his family a farewell social in thi school on Friday night last. The gathering was a large one, with a fine night and tho-:e present thoroughly eiijcyed themselves. The chairman of tfie sohool committee presented Mr. Mehrtens with a valuable pair of Japanese vas& and an .xdcotro-platdd shaving mirror, on behalf of the residents, while the committee gave a signed testimonial showing that the recipient had boon fully alive to his responsibilities as a parent by attending to the onerous duties as a "member of the committee. *As a neighbor Mr. Mehrtens' services had always been available in nnyykind of. assistance required, and only those v.lio have to rely one 011 the other at certain times know how to j appreciate such. The family take up their residence on a large farm on the Lincoln road, having purchased Mr. Hoby's homestead there. The loss of five pupils attending and a prospective two others (at present tinder age) means a serious knock to the school attendance, while the probability of a lessened supply of milk to the creamery is none too pleasing to those suppliers remaining.
The call ior the front is also presenting a serious problem with regard to milk supply, though there is a possible chance (and considering all things it is just a chance) that those sections whose owners are in camp or to go shortly may he used for milk production. Mr. F. I-lodges, one of our largest suppliers, has received the call; Mr. M. Crean is in camp; Mr. A. McEwen (whose brother, Mr. P. G. McEwen, has been in camp a month or so now) has also received 'his notice, and the stoppage of milk supply from those sections is bound to be a serious matter in regard to the creamery—we are all hoping for the hest, however, but the aggregation of sections on the top of the matter just mentioned makes the "hope" all the harder. I notice in the News recently that a move i? being made towards amalgamation of two large factories (the -TCaupokonui and the .Toll) and I should iike to reiterate that until the whole of the factories amalgamate for production purpose co-operation is but a bye-word. Considerable interest is being evinced in the forthcoming election for the Moa Road Board. A short time back settlers were showing sigijs of nn apathy that is very detrimental to a district's progress, that apathy, according to some, contributing to the defeat of Mr. Trimble, who had been for years the Board's ehairrnan.. There is, naturally, a feeling that the men "in the bnck" have not' ( i;i the past recffVed a square deal, and | quite asree with the contention, bat ! should like settlers to remember that if leal progress is required the laws relating to reading problems want revising before any real betterment can ensue, f cannot understand people who will deny the fact that every certain period (say 25 years) our local government regulations need revision to be in accord with the expansion and altered conditions generally which time brings! Clinging' to old methods retards progress, retarding progress means a harder time all round, metalled roads mean increased production, increased nroduc-tion means increased prosperity for both district and the country, but our politicians—that's another story! KORITO. I -1 Very pleasant time was spent in the Korito school on Wednesday evening, 20th inst., when Mr. Tom Bennifield, who is home 0.1 final leave, was entertained by his friend? in the district, and oresenfced with a wristlet watch LTvT'PERTON. 'A*- r public meeting held ,n the nail on "Wednesday evening, a very oonsiderable majority ot' those, present decided in favor of installing a dual oliee.-:? and butter factory in place of the present butter factory. A committee was appointed to go into the question of buying a cheese plant, and, in the meantime, a further meeting of shareholders is to be called at an early date to further consider the matter. Miss E. W. Wheatley, eldest daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Wheatley, was married to Mr. M. Heppell last Tuesday. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Harrison, of Waitara, the young couple afterwards leaving for Wellington on their wedding tour. They take with them the best wishes of the whole district for their future happiness. Arrangements for the forthcoming patriotic concert, to be held 011 July 1, in aid of the Wounded Soldiers'-Fund, are well in-hand. H-i RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent). ■ The farewell to Private R. Rooks took place last Thursday, a good crowd rolling up. Songs were sung by Mr. W. R. Wright and Mr. T. Hughson, jun., who also sang very prettily the duet, "011 the Banks of Loch Lomone," both being in splendid voice. Mr 3. Hughson, jun., and Miss Hughson opened with a pianoforte duet nicely rendered. Speeches were the order ao usual, and Private Rooks was presented with a wristlet, watch by Mrs. A. Williams, who ft\so' asked Mr. Green to accept a fountain pen for Private Copestake, who was unable to be present. When the Road Board purchases the new machinery farmers will have to make up groups and do the 3tone crushing themselves, also run their factories, as after the Second Division is called up it will be hard to know where men will be found to carry on the different works. To obtain wood just at present is a puzzler. The new baker is expected to arrive here next Saturday, Mr. G. Hughson having filled that position up till the present.
Our local schoolmaster has received an appointment in Wellington and will shortly be leaving us. ( \v'e are sorry to say Mr. and Mrs. Mineia are about to depart. Mr. Baker and family have returned this week. News has come that another of our boys, Private Thomas Morgan, has made the supreme sacrifice. His wife and relations have the sympathy of the district in their sad loss. Private Frank Hannam, who went with the 4th Reinforcements nnd had not received a scratch, is now said to be seriously wounded. Private W. James is also wounde.d in the thigh and arm, and Private G. McGregor is lightly gassed. This is tlio third time this young fellow has been a victim, and we trust they will all recover and return to ns bye and bye. Their parents and friends ha"ie the sympathy of the district.
OAONUI." (From Our Own Correspondent). A farewell social was tendered to Trooper J. W. Rowlands on June 32 on the eve of his departure for the front. Mr. P.. P. Malcolm presented him on behalf of the Oaouui residents with a wristlet watch. One of the young ladies strapped it 011 his wrist. "For He's a Jolty Good Fellow" was then sung. Trooper Rowland* suitably responded. Mrs. R. Maefie supplied the music in her usual capable manner, and Mr. P.. Maefie acted as M.C. Songs and dancing were kept up till the early houra 01 the morning.
Showing holw popular Trooper J. ... Rowlands is, the following evening n surprise party of his personal friends journeyed 511 ears to his parent-:' residence, Waiteike Road, Opunake, to wish him good luck and God-speed. Mr. R. Maefie. 0.1 behalf of the party, presented him with a beautiful pipe and case. The time passed all too quickly vith games, singing and dancing till the eajly | hours of the morning.
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