DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 February 1920, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

HAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The annual meeting of the Rahotu Domain and Cemetery Board was held. in the Parihaka Road Board's office on February 21. Present:' Messrs. Hughson (chairman), Gibson, Fischer, Taylor, C. Pen warden, Green. An apology was received from Mr. Tyrell for his absence. Mr. C. Penwarden was appointed chairman for the ensuing year. The late chairman (Mr. Hughson), who did so much for the Board during his term of office, said he was glad to be relieved of the position, but would assist the new chairman all he could. It was decided to have fences around the cemetery ground attended to at once. The chairman, Mr. Fischer, and Mr. Taylor.were appointed a committee to inspect the ground and have the same put in order. Mr. A- F. Chapman, representing the proposed bowling chib, waited on the Board and asked if it would be possible for the Board to allow a bowling green to be made on the Recreation Ground. It was decided to agree to tho green being made on the Recreation Ground, and also to give the bowling club all the assistance possible. Messrs Fischer and Green will represent the Domain Board in the matter. The local hotel is being renovated. The local post office would look all the better if the Government could afford to have some paint put on it. This district, like Pungarehu, is getting its fair share of rain just now. The Wesleyan Harvest Festival evening was postponed till to-night on account of the weather. ''■* Mr. AV. B. Wright contemplates leaving soon for Mitangi district. Mrs. Hughson, senr., is' visiting her son at Mitangi. Mr. Hughson, senr., is attending the Methodist Conference. Mrs. D. O'Neil is away visiting her home at. Christchurch. Mrs. Kitchcnman, senr., is leaving the distri.it shortly. Quite a number have promised to donate money for the bowling club for making (he green. A big membership is expected.

KURFORD ROAD. . (From Oiir Own Correspondent.) The recent rains having freshened the. pastures considerably the dairy herds are keeping to their yield of milk bettor than was expected, judging by the way they dropped some little time hack. The tests range i'rSm 3.7 to 4.8 average at the factory. Oakura teats range from 3.0 to 5.1, and Koru from 3.7 to 4.5. Tl-,¥ output of butter is 141 boxes daily, ,1s against 17 for the corresponding period of last season. The coal shortage has been causing the directors a little anxiety, hut as they were successful in making arrangements for a supply of rimn wood the trouble -was got. over, although the Oakura branch's wants had to be carted from the top end of this road. I am sorry to state that the chairman, Mr. MeKec, is suffering from heart trouble and is not able to get about. Whilst proceeding to the factory recently a farmer met with an accident by the cart traces becoming unhooked. Although the driver was picked up unconscious he was able to drive home again, but found he was obliged to take a few days' rest. Last Tuesday, Mrs- Hallam, who is close on eighty years of age, fell and broke her leg, and was conveyed to the hospital, where she is progressing satisfactorily. Recently the young ladies of this district gave a dance in the school, the function being a great success. Misses L. Spence and H. Viekers were M.'sC while Mr. B. Taylor, piano, and Mr. Riordau, accordeon, provided excellent, music. Last Briday evening the young men returned the compliment, and another evening was spent in merriment. Again our local musicians were in attendance to provide the dance music. I understand two of our soldier farmers, Messrs. Pim and Finlay, have dissolved partnership, and Mr. Sim has taken over the farm.