DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 October 1917, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

WARE A

(From Our Own Correspondent)

On Friday evening Mr. Drown, instructor of agriculture for the Tarannki Hoard of Education, gave a very inter-e-ting and instructive lecture in the Wnreu school. There was an attendance of 1!), including seven ladies.. Mr. Browne gave some valuable ndvice i n the cultivation of iho soil in this particular district. He explained the formation of a cushion of air near surface soil, and uic results to be expected, and strongly advocated the free use of tile roller.. He went deeply into tho question of the >ight season for sowing certain crops, particularly lucerne, and gave some useful advice orf the use of certain manures. In a conversational discussion with the iadies lie advocated sowing flower seeds to late autumn, April for preference, or in mid spring, contending that best results often follow from November sowing, but much depended on the soil temperature.

At the conclusion of the address a hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr. Browne for his interesting lecture.

TARIKI.

(.From Our Own Correspondent),

The Ladies' Patriotic League have had a very busy time making up Christmas pn reels for our hoys at the front. For this special effort the handsomo sum of £ 1 10 was raised. After making up some eighty parcels for Tariki hoys there is still a surplus of £(JO, which is to be forwarded to the Y.M.C.A. to be used to the best advantage. These parcels were packed and sewn in canvas and posted individually, and consisted of tho following:—One pair socks, towel, handkerchief, bootlaces, tooth brush, tobacco, tin milk, tin of cake, tin coffee and milk, one tin fish, sweets, packet soup, cake of soap, and tin jam or honey. This was a record mail to leave Tariki.

Interest in the Second Division League seems to have vanished as far as Tariki is concerned. It is about time we heard something of the delegates' visits to Wellington to attend conferences. Private W. N. Stephenson r 3 back amongst us and looks none the worse for his two years' absence with the forces. He has some very interesting 'stories to relate of his experiences abroad.

J'he Tariki returned soldiers are to be given a public reception on the 25th inst., taking the form of a tea and social even-

Mr. and Mrs. G, Thompson leave for Wellington on Wednesday to meet their son. Private Chris. Thompson, who is returning invajided. Private Thompson has been in hospital in England for over ■twelve months, having been severely wounded'in the leg. Private J. Itogan and Trooper McFet•ridgo are out on final leave, and are to be tendered a public farewell on Friday evening, the 12th inst. Word has been received from the Hon. Minister of Defence that the two remaining sons of Mr. Hamblyn will in all probability be sent to the base in England. One and all know the sacrifice this family has already made. If this proposal is carried out it will be a great relief to Mr. and Mrs. Hamblyri. - The timber for the lining of 'the hall 'has arrived, and a start been made by volunteer labor to have the hall in readiness for next Friday evening. Hie local anglers have been out several times but i have not heard of anv good catches.

Some of the local tennis players intend journeying to Inglewood on Thursday, it being Inglcwood's opening day. The local cheese factory is now working at full capacity and the staff are having a very busy time, v The new factory for the Rugby road 'suppliers was (commenced on Monday morning.