DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 December 1919, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

PUNGAREHU. (Trom Our Own Correspondent.) On Tuesday evening, the 18th November, the residents of Pungarehu tendered a farewell social to Miss and Mr. P. J. Campbell, who have left this district for Okolce, after having resided her for the past seven years. During the .whole of the period Mr. Campbell always assisted in any movement for the improvement of the district, whilst Miss Campbell has taken a prominent part in all patriotic matters and also during the Influenza epidemic of last year, so that as soon as It became known that they had sold oaf and were leaving the district, a strong committee was formed to make arrangements for a fitting farewell, and they did the work well, and it is questionable if a more enjoyable function ha 3 ever been held in Pungarehu. During the evening the chairman farewefled Miss' and Mr. Campbell, who, he said, would be greatly missed, having during their stay helped in everything for the good of the district. Miss Campbell had also been always willing to help in cases of sickness. He wished them every happiness andi prosperity in their new home. Be then handed' Miss Campbell a handsome gold bracelet watch and Mr. Campbell a solid- bather suit case ai a slight mark of esteem. The company rose and sang most heartily "Tor Tfiey Are Jolly Good' Fellows," and "Auld Lang Syno" concluding with three hearty cheers. Mr Campbell suitably replied, expressing his appreciation of the settlers' thoughtfulness in making the presentations, and thanked them very much Wr their kindness. After a bounteous supper had been disposed or dancing was resumed and kopt no with vigor until the early hours. The dance music was supplied by Mrs. K.- Pope (piano), and Mr $\W .W' Barrett and J ■ Orbell contributing extras, the duties of M C'» being capably carried out by Mr T Barrett. The dancers had a most enjoyable time, and those In ctaga of the arrangements are o bo congratulated on the manner in which they were carried ont.

Mr. Stanley Durbrldge, who has been 111 re13' 'j*? Bleaaea *° **?> n< »» Wtte leSWJSrT ™ du » •» «• JF".? 8 we F. e . a soodiy number of' applicants fe* tho position of cook at the factory bach"' Mt Thompson, of Wellington, being swocted ! JTho severe and unreasonable weather being »■"- encd Is having a bad ffect on th. rnuk « led to the factory. At present seven ■,L 1 a , r t. ta a ??\* aa tt w <* fully exported that eight would be required, but as the mlllr supply is starting to ease off. tfill will not be found necessary. The lumber of suppliers Is nraeh the same as it was last year,so that »ny large Increase in output is not expected. The daily supply of milk is in the vicmitTof between four and five thousand gallons No ?Ml 'l** 3 .. been «Wl«»a •» obtaining a full staff of competent men Good progress is being made with the •reoUon in concrete of the local dairy company's general store. . It is' hoped to have the store in readiness by the New Tear <w r E. h , a9 t>' ,e,m ,e F Utm ra!n for *he Past fortnight In Pungarehu, and gardens are suffering from want of moistnre. Excitement can hardly be said to exist here oyer the general election on Dec?rabll7uT mn "?>f M r Ihterested are not con coaling their opinions, Tho wool season is now In full swing and Government valuations are taking place at «h» various brokers' stores weekly The wool generally is i„ good otier „& „ h ™f ™°» ?»'°V, m . perllall3 har(il * *> "ell grown Ss that of last year. Some very attractive cllns »f™ ¥*.«■**■ «• Tmperial rKion empires n June next, so that the prices given as those given In the past three years is Stall" KTi™, 11 f 8 chrB "«»» »«ra is iitaly to be a great luxury Weaner pigs are bringing big prices at present, and pork Just now Is very scarce U Is stated that the opening price for fnt sheep will be higher this season than last With regard to feed, the growth of grass Is backward his season, and the recent winds si™. T new « rowth Tw" °r See & fr, 2 WnP ° Ur wIU b * ™essnrf in summer graw a em s,nn for ,h "