DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 April 1918, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

RAIIOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.; Our headtekeher, Mrs'. Harrison. i'a to be congratulated oil the success achieved by the boys who competed at the recent school sports in New Plymouth; Tiirce local boys took part in the events/ oue of whom returned the prond possessor of two silver medals, being third' in mile and a half, while another boy won a valuable bogle (2nd prize) in the -20 yards consolation.

Our team (Coastal team) topped the r-eore amongst the country i feams for tl'e championship events, so that should be an incentive for the boys to apply tjiemselves even harder next year. Mrs. Harrison, who tnkes a keen interest in ilic children, piitckiiy undertook the boys' training, and lately some of the residents who are interested in athletics came to her and Mr. Harrison's assistance, amongst them being Messrs O'Neil. Pulford, McLaren. Considering the age and physique of many : of the boys again*.* whom (hey were competing the results achieved by the local boys are very satisfactory. The boys were Stanley Hopkins, Robert McLaren arid. A. Clarke. Vi'e are pleased to see Private Magnus Hughson amongst us again, looking fairly well considering all he has been through. It seems the voyage home gives them all such great help and makes new men of most. His relations and friends are pleased he liaa returned looking so well.

MAHOfi. (From your own correspondent). ' The harvest festival services wore held in the hall on Sunday, March 24th, when the Rev. Blair preached to large and appreciative audiences, both afternoon and evening. Harvest hymns were sung throughout the services, and a special hymn, "What shall the harvest be?" was sung by Mrs Crosbie. On Monday evening a large crowd as-

seiublpd at the hall to purchase some of tin; gilts that had been given. The produce was auctioned, bringing very fair prices, the total takings amounting to somewhere about .£23. A cake guessing competition was won by Mrs Brooking, the weight being 41bs 8 ozs. The suppel- room, with all its dainties, was well patronised, it being in the capable hands of Mrs Whittington and other willing helpers. 3 am pleased to report that Mrs Brown has lately heard from her husband, who has been serio'usly ill and undergone an operation for appendicitis. Their many friends wish him, a speedy recovery. The weather for the past month has been very dry, but at the time of writing we are, having a welcome rain, which will help to keep the milk-can full, and wc only hope the prophet will be genenfus in a supply next month, as on the 4th of April the. settlers,, are giving a farewell social and danco. to three of our soldier boys, and which they intend to make a success. A number ot outside talent have offered their services for the evening and this should ensure a bumper house,