DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 March 1919, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

OPUNAKE. (From Our Own Correspondent), The Catholic social on St. Patrick's night was the most successful social this season. The hall was crowded, and it is expected that the church building fund will benefit to the extent of £25. The music for 1 he dancing was supplied by Mr. Parker (piano), and Misses Cross (violins). The supper arrangements were in the hands of Mrs. W. ,T. 8. .Dudley assisted by Mesdames .J. Feavcr, j nr., and Ross and Misses Davis, DcCast.ro (2). Macßeynolds (2), L. Fleming, N. C.illaghan, O'Brien and Hi'key. The floor was in perfect order. After a pleasant game at bowls on Wednesday at Opunake, the local cljb defeated Auroa by 05 to 45. The ladies entertained the teams to afternoon tea. The stage was ncatlv decorated by Mrs. Walshe. The Methodist Harvest Sale went off very successfully. All the fruit, and vegetables brought by donors realised good values. On Thursday the Convent school picric was held at the Ngaere Hardens. The juveniles were very gleeful and cheered everything and everyone oa the road to the gardens. There are rumors of business changes likely to eventuate in Opunake. The secretary of the Opunake and Oaonui Dairy Companies intends this season to go on to his farm at Are-

whata road. Mr. Markham has been secretary of the dairy company for about 25 years. The town will also miss Mrs, Markham's generous help on patriotic and seaside associations. Providing the weather keeps good, the seaside fete will draw a large attendance. YORK ROAD.

(From Our Own Correspondent)',

The York Road school picnic was held in Mr. F. Potroz's paddock on March 20. The weather being excellent, every- 1 body seemed in the best o( spirits, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. A large number of visitors from a distance were noticeable, which speaks well for the picnic management. Mr. Crofakey kindly lent and erected a large marquee. The tables were laden with cakes and lollies, and the children had the time of their lives. The races were in the hands of the teachers, Mrs. Balsom and Miss Mace, who showed good judgment in handicapping the children. The following are. the winners:—

Girls over II years—L. Ryan 1, R. Neustroski 2, T. Dodunski 3.

Boys over 11— S. Killaby 1, C. Hayes 2, T. Potroz 3. Girls under 9 —W. Taylor 1, F. Neustroski 2, E. Dombroski 3. Boys under fl—Joe Dombroski i, V. Bergmaji 2, B. Neustroski 3. Girls under B—L. King 1, M. Volzke 2, A. Neustroski 3. Hurdles, boys over 11— J. Neustroski 1, C. Hayes 2, A. Crofskey 3. Hurdles, girls over 11—First race: B. Neustroski 1, L. Ryan 2; second race: T. Dodunski 1, W. Taylor 2. Hurdles, girls under 11— E. Dombroski 1, F. Neustroski 2. raqe, raqe, girls over 11— R. Neustroski 1, T. Dodunski 2, N. Crofskey 3. Sack race, boys over 11— F. Ryan 1, J. Neustroski 2, C. tjayes 3. Young men's race —A. Dodunski 1, A. Haves 2, F. Schmidt 3. Young ladies' race—Miss Bottin 1, Miss Willinhurst 2, Miss Killsby 3. Married women's race—Mrs. Balsom 1, Mrs. Ryan 2, Mrs. A. Potroz 3. Married men's race—.T. Neustroski 1, W. Walsh 2, Mr. Willinhurst 3. Girls' three-lc:-(f"(l race—L. King and M, Volzke 1, M. Ryan and B. Neustroski 2. High jump—Over 11: C. Hayes and F. Ryan tie, Eileene Hayes 2;■■ under 11: F. Neustroski 1, T. Potroz 2, M. Killsby 3; under 9 :J. Dombroski 1, P. PotroV, 2, B. Neustroski 3. Hopping race, over 10—L. Ryan 1, F. Ryan 2, W. Taylor 3; under 8: L. King 1. J. Dombroski 2, M. Volzke 3. Men's high jump—A. Hayes and F. Schmidt tie. T',c children's running was very good, some doing fifty yards in record time, while the men's high jump and the married women's race deserve special mention. All sat down to afternoon tea, thus ending a very,enjoyable day. The whole arrangements, under the school committee and teachers, were carried out splendidly. Mr. Crofskey gave a social evening on March 22 to celebrate his 40th birthday, when many friends assembled. The evening proved to be far too short, all thoroughly enjoying themselves, York Road is again awakening. A meeting is being called to make a tennis court and form a club. I am sure this will meet with hearty support. It is time something was done to tidy up the school grounds a bit more. The Midhirst Dairy Company is building an up-to-date concrete creamery to replace the old wooden building that has done duty for over twenty years. York Road is improving! PUKEHO.

One ol t,tie most; successful gatherings ever held in the Piikeho school took place on the 14th inst., to lid farewell to a very highly respected settler in the person of Mr. Herman Sanders, who is leaving this district to reside in Inglewood. Mr. Lambert, in making a presentation of a case of pipes from the gentlemen and a tobacco pouch from the ladies of the district, spoke of the many good qualities of Mr. Sanders, not only as a settler, but. in every possible way. He wa3 a member of the" Clifton County Council for many years, promoter of the rural mail boxes and a very keen member of the Tarata Dog Trial Club. He was always ready to help those in need of help and willing to take part in any function from Tarata to Purangi and to join in any sport, from a steeplechase meeting to a game of hide-and-seek wiWi the baby in the cradle. Mr. Bowater and Mr. Standiah also spoko in appreciation of Mr. Sanders as a settler and a councillor and were verv sorry he was leaving these parts, although they were pleated to learn he was not going far away.

Mr. Sanders, in replying; said he appreciated the kind spirit of the people and thanked them most sincerely for the vers' valuable presents, especially the tobacco pouch from the ladies, and whenever ,he filled his pipe from that precious gift his thoughts would go out to them and the many happy hours he had spent with them. When'he thought of taking a walk through to Whiangamomona he would not forget to give them a call. He was very sorry to leave such good friends behind, for he had always got on well with the people of the district, and he could not say how kind they had been to him. He did not think he had done as much as he would like to have done for the district, but nnforseen things had prevented him from doing more. "For he's a jolly good fellow" was then sang and dancing commenced and was kept up with vigor until 2.30 a.m. Songs were given by Mrs. Drummond and Private D. Paterson, after which a second supper was handed round, and the singing of "Auld Lang Syne" brought a very pleasant evening to" a close. I am very pleased to report that Private Oils Burr and Private Tom Kay, of the Main Body, returned laßt Monday night, both looking well and hearty after four and a-half years' service. I may say they are glad to be jack again amongst old friends and peace and quietness.