DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 September 1919, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

PUHGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent) For the past few weeks we have been experiencing Intermittent weather, sufficiently cold and wet to almost preclude outside work, but it has been a great improvement oa what wo experienced at this time last year, and everything points to an early spring. Sickness has, been rather prevalent of late at Parihaka, and tho health authorities have been keeping a close watch with a view to the immediate application of preventive measures should any actual signs of an epidemic appear. So far there Imvo only been isolated cases of illness, and we are hoping for a speedy return to- hormai times.

A very delightful social was held In Pungarchu on August 28, given by Mrs E. Pope, which was a great success. In addition to cards, there wore enjoyable musical and vocal items. A very dainty supper was served. A delightful evening was spent on August 27, when Mrs Barrett and family entertained a number of friends. Songs wero given. Mrs J. Scott, who has been spending a holiday at Pungarehu and staying wllh her aunt (Miss Campbell), left on Wednesday last for her home at Milton, South Island. A service was held In the Methodist Church on Sunday last, when the Rev. E. D. M. King conducted. The Rev. Addenbrooke also conducted a service for the Church of England. Great interest was taken by those able to attend.

Mr S. Sefton, who has been the hospital, Now Plymouth, for soma time suffering from a fractured thigh, is still undergoing treatment although ho is well on his way towards recovery. Unfortunately he is likely to be an inmate for some time longer. ■At the clearing sale of Mr W. Gibbons' dairy cows at Warea, tho best realised £ls to £22 10s, backward sorts, £8 to £l2.

Lieut. 0. McGavaney and Private Alyward are to arrive home shortly. It has been suggested, as there are only two more lads to return, Privates G. Noble and P. Parrott, that the official welcome home social to McGavaney and Alyward stand over until tho others return. This should met with goneral approval. Tho visitors who once more made the journey to Rohotu on the evening of tho 26th August to take part In the welcome home social and dance tendered to Corporal Kitchenman, had qulto a Jolly time. Dancing took up most part of the evoning, Mr Annls making an effective M.C. Splendid music was supplied by Mr. P. Parker (piano), and Mr. P. Norris (violin). Eitras were contributed by Mrs Hardin and Mr E. Barrett. Miss Mason's singing was greatly appreciated and added to tile onjoyment of the evening. The cows are now coming In rapidly and though feed is none too plentiful, the majority of stock are In good condition. The local factory is now proceeding full Bteam ahead, everything is In good working order, and as there are promises of several new suppliers whilst some of the older ones are Increasing thoir herds, there seems to be every reason to anticipate a very successful season. The annual meeting to elect, tho Hall Committee was held on August 30. Mr F. J. Campbell presided over a fair attendance. The acting secretary had a statement showing the credit balance on the past year's work to be only a matter of shillings, and against this were several claims that would more than absorb this amount. The question of providing the necessary additional facilities such as cloak room, supper room, etc., was discussed, but no definite decision was arlved at. The election of officers resulted as follows: Messrs F. J. Campbell, chairman (re-elected), D. Cameron (secretary and treasurer), W. T. Guild E. Taylor, H. Fleming, jun., S. Armstrong, J. Orbell, A. Orbell, J. Smith (committee). With a view of raising funds for hall Improvements tho new committee propose holding a grand ball on September 22. As the hall nas considerable leeway to make up It Is hoped their efforts will meet with success. A hearty vote of thanks was paßsed to the outgoing committee. There Is a desire so widespread to have the hall enlarged and Improved that no trouble should be found In raising tho funds, and now that our national life la resuming Its former course, It Is hoped more financial assistance will be forthcoming. Another pubic meeting is being called for Saturday evening next in the hall by the new committee to discuss hall matters generally, and all those desiring a good public hall In keeping with tills thriving district are requested to attend. Mr and Mrs Brown and family, from Otago, are visiting Pungarehu and staying'with Miss Campbell. It is Mr Brown's Intention to settle In Tnranakl, and he is at present on tho look out for a suitable farm. Tho local school re-opened on Monday last aft!* their spring holidays. j Miss I. Miles Is homo again after spending a most enjoyable holiday in Inglowood. Miss Mackay has also returned and taken over her duties again as head teacher at the school.

WAI-TOI-TOI. (From Our Own Correspondent) Our local school broke up on Friday last for the usual spring vacation, and reopens on Tuesday, September 9th. Amongst those hoys who have recently returned from active service are Lance-Corporal C. E. n. Putt, of Uremil, and Private \V. J. Murray, of Urutl. I understand that Messrs Dunbar are making alterations find Improvement,*) to the premises recently acquired from Mr. J. H. Burke, and when finished, intend to use li to carry on Iho drapery and boot branch of their business Mr Lurry, engineering expert, of Palmerston North, is expected up in a few days, when he will test and connect up the new freezing chamber, recently built at the Wal-tol-toi cheese factory.