DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 August 1919, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

PUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent). Within the last twelve months there have been fully sixty land sales between llahotu and New Plymouth. Surely this is good for the revenue of the country as well as a harvest for the land agents and solicitors I People from the drier districts are beginning to learn the value of the land In and around this locality, where the grass Is ever green and the land always moist (too moist sometimes I). It has also proved to be a very healthy district, as wo have very few cases of fatal sickness, which is very pleasant news Indeed. Those who made the journey to ltahotu on 'the evening of the 12th to attend the farewell social and dance tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Groom, who are leaving the ltahotu district for Wanganui, were indeed well rewarded. The vocal items were splendidly rendored, the applause after each Item being well merited. The evening, which was most suitable for dancing, was taken full advantage of by those present, the floor and the music being just the thing for lovers of this nature of pastime. Bicycle rldors and gig drivers should bear in mind that lighting up time is sunset, about 5.20 p.m., and that the police tinder the Egtnont Council's instructions will probably be out on tho warpath at any time these dark nights. A delightful impromptu social was held at Pungarehu on the evening of the 15th by a party of Intimate friends. A pleasant hour or two was spent at cards and other amusements, and a good programme of songs was given by Messrs. A. Smith, J, Wnlford, Mrs. E. Pope, and Mrs. Grenfell. Such a good time was spent that tlie affair is likely to become a monthly fixture. Owing to the quantity of milk now being received, the local factory will start running every day from tho ISili. inst. The finishing touches are being applied to the inside work of the dwelling recently pur- ' chased by the local factory directors, and ' when this is complete there Is a likelihood of '< the remaining work being left over until later on in the year.

A horse cover mysteriously disappeared from the grounds of Ihe Cape ISgmont Hghlhouse last Wednesday evening, the thief or thieves actually taking the cover from off the horse. Mr. J. W. Connell, Director of Agriculture, and Mr. fc. H. Moore, overseer to the New Plymouth Education BoaTd, paid a visit to the Pungarehu School on Friday last. During the visit here they closely inspected the Bchool grounds iu view of contemplated improvements.

At the last meeting of the School Committee, the members decided to Introduce several improvements to the grounds that should add to the attractiveness of the surroundings and the convenience of the school children. There was a marvellous escape from another Accident on the road between Pungarehu and town on Friday morning last. The mall car

running Into another car proceeding in the same direction. Ihe latter car beiug on lis wrong side at the critical moment, having swerved over as Ihe mail' ear was about to pass Luckily no one was injured, although the steering gear of the mail car -got slightly damaged, ihe rest of ihe journey being completed at a snail's gallop. The cocoa scheme, which was Introduced on trial into the local school at. the beginning of May last, has doubtless come to stay. With iho wet and cold weather experienced lately, the children attending the school no doubt appreciate most warmly the thoughtfulness of the committee In making arrangements bo that each child should be provided with ti steaming hot cup of cocoa during the lunch hour. The arrangements for providing tills welcome addition at lunch time are most complete, and it is a foregone conclusion that now Ihe custom has been Inaugurated it will be continued each winter season. .

Burt eyors are busily engaged on a survey of the land In this district to be shortly offered for settlement for returned soldiers I understand the property Is situated within a reasonable (distance of the factory, and is most suitable for cutting up into small dilry farms. At tho same time, it is a standing disgrace that this huge block of land has been for years tied up and allowed to get in Its present condition. It is good dairying land, though it may take a little estra work compared with other parts or the district to put it under the plough.

Mr. F. ,1. Campbell, who has been spending a holiday at Auckland, returned to Pungarehu last week, a little better in health. Miss J. Scott, of Milton, South Island, niece of Miss Campbell, is spending a short holiday In Pungarehu.

Trooper E. J. Barrett, who left a few weeks ago on a visit to some of the scenic resorts of New Zealand, has also returned to Pungarehu.

A service was held in the Methodist Church on Sunday last, tho Rev. Strand conducting A wedding of considerable local Interest will tako place on Wednesday, Aug. 20, when one of the young men of the district will lead one of Opunake's most popular spinsters to tha altar. The heavy rains havo again made the byroads very unpleasant for travelling, but we are hoping that before next winter the long promised metalling will hnvß become an accomplished (act. PUKENGAHU. (From A Correspondent.) There was a. packed house last Friday evening at the Pukengahu schoolroom, as a welcome home to Rifleman .1, Itowo and Private Blackstock. Mr. J. O'Neill, on behalf of the residents, extended them a very hearty welcome, acknowledging the great services they had rendered. Rifleman Rowe was one of five brothers, and Private Blackstock was one of two that served at the front. Mr. O'Neill expressed regret that one brother of each of their soldier guests had mado the supreme sacrifice. He then presented tho returned men with a beautiful bound pocket book. Rifleman Rowe suitably responded on behalf of bis comrade and himself. Songs were given by Miss' Hunt and Miss Gibbons, and a duet by Miss Hunt and Miss Gibbons. Dance music was supplied by Messrs A. Coleman and J. Chrlstoil'el. Extras were played by Misses L.' Coleman, Perrotl, Blackstock, O'Neill, and Gibbons, and Mrs. ,1. Christoffel. \ The singing of "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows." brought a most successful evening to n close. NOT "HOW CHEAP," BUT "HOW GOOD'' Is tho watchword of Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery. When you buy medicine, you want something that is effective, something that will get to the root of the matter at once, without In any way upsetting tho system; and this is just exactly what Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery does. It acts directly upon life Throat, Chest, and Lungs, and in no wise upsets the Digestive Organs, or in any way puts the system out of tune. Other remedies may have been considered good when your grandparents were children, but an up-to-date remedy for quality and effectiveness will bo found In Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery for Coughs and Colds. The price is. 1/0, and this size bottle is often all that is necessary for two or three in the family. Larger bottles, holding two and a half times the quantity, arc sold at 3/-, and these are the cheaper for larger families. Remember, when you are ill, it's quality, not quantity, that counts. Take a bottle of Dr. Sheldon's New Discovery home with you to-night. Obtainable everywhere.

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