DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 March 1919, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

WHANGAMQMONA. I (From Our Own Correspondent.) February was characterised by dryness. Hot days and cold nights. Rain fell ork eight days; maximum fall 0.45 in. on the 12th; total for month 1.19 in. TUb is the lowest recorded fall since February 1908, when l.lin. fell. " The Rev. J. H. Boyd, Jresbyterian minister, has commenced his ministry. On Wednesday evening he was formally welcomed by the Church, people of the district. There was a large gathering of the Settlers' Association at Kohuratahi on Wednesday afternoon to make the »e- . cessary arrangements in connection with the visit of the Minister of Lands. Mr Kennedy, of Tahora, occupied the chair and the whole of the country was well represented. . The Catholic Bazaar was opened on Thursday afternoon, glorious weather prevailing. Councillor Geever, J, P., of Whaugamomona, performed the opening ceremony, and referred to the progress of the district. Two churches—one already erected and the other in active preparation—spoke well for the spiritual life of the townshjp. Great praise was due to the efforts of the Rev. Father Moore and his willing helpers. He trusted thai their efforts would meet with the success they deserved and a suitable place of worship be the outcome. The bazaar was then declared open, and a brisk business was done at the many; stalls. ' : The activity of the local school committee has resulted in the purchase of a piano (English) for the school. The instrument is to be placed in the infant room, but a perplexed teacher is troubled about finding accommodation in au already over-crowded area.