DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 October 1919, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

FUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent,) A meeting of the Pungarehu- Social Committee took place on the evening of tho 29th. tilt. Mr. T. Barrett, acting chairman presided over a fair attendance. It was decided to tender a welcome to Privates P. Parrott, G. Noble, and J. Alyward, on October 7, the welcome to consist of a social and dunco. Given good weather patrons are assured of an enjoyable evening. Lieut. G. McSavanay has not yet returned as reported. A social and danco was held in the Warea Hail on Ihe evening of Sept. 25t1i., In aid of the hall funds. The attendance was good, and a delightful evening was spent. Musi6 for tho dance was played by Mr. Pearson and Mr. G. Glbbins officiated as M.C. An excellent supper was provided such as Warea is justly noted for. An accident, which may easily have terminated with fatal results, occurred in the early morning hours of Friday last, between Fungarehu and Warea Peter Norris and James Orbejl wcto returning honfc on a motor cycle. Norris was driving, Orbell riding behind. When. nearing Pungarehu, they came into collision with some horses straying in tho middle of tho road, both being thrown heavily to the ground. Beyond receiving a shaking and akin abrasions, the riders were reported to bo injured. Since the above was received, I understand, tho young man, Norris, has had to proceed to the New Plymouth to receive doctor's advice.. It appears as if ho has been Injured inwardly. Changes and rising prices aro tho order of the day, rind the man who has not sold out or bought in Is a rarity or an oddity. The milk supply at the Pungarehu Dairy 1 Factory compares most favorably with the supply for the same period last year. It was thought that an improvement would be shown, but the indication now is that the season will be on a par with the last. The spring so far lias been very mild, and the grass, which was slow in coming away, is now showing a fair growth, and unless the weather takes a decided turn for the worse feed should soon be abundant.

KORU. There was a very pleasant afternoon spent In the Kom Hall on Tuesday, to farewell Miss Evans, our local teacher. It was got up by the- ladies of the district, and Mrs. Bishop, on behalf of the settlers, presented Bliss Evans with a biscuit barrel, which she received with thanks. All the school children were entertained at afternoon tea, which they thoroughly enjoyed. Tho afternoon closed by Mrs. Morris playing "For She's A Jolly Good Fellow."

The farmers are all busy again, and the factory is going every day. There are still a few supplying V.'anganul,