DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 March 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

PUNGAREHU (From Our Own Correspondent ) The Anglican Church Harvest Festival service was held on Sunday, the 14th inst., the Rev. C. Addenbrooke officiating. On Friday night the sale of the produce was held. In the local hall. The ladles, as usual, were prominent in rendering Invaluable assistance In arranging the fruit, vegetables, etc. A frisk sale produced satisfactory prices. A merry evening was spent in dancing. Mrs. Pope supplied the music, and extras were given by Mr. J, Orbell, Mr. T. Barrett was M.c. A good supper was supplied by the ladies. After living in Pungareliu and district for a number of years, Mrs. E. Pope is leaving shortly to take up residence in Wellington. Mrs. Pope has taken part in manv movements promoted for the good of the district with characteristic energy and enthusiasm. In Church matters she lias been a loyal and energetic worker, being for some time organist to the Anglican Church. Her services in this connection were suitably recognised by a presentation on the night of the sale by the ltev. C. Addenbrooke, who referred to the willing help she had given In Church matters. • .Mrs. Pope suitably responded. Owing to the date of the local dairy company's picnic and sports clashing with the Warea school picnic. the sports will now bo held on the 31st March. There lias been a little talk in, the district occasioned by influenza attacks. It Is certainly understood there have been a few mild cases, but nothing to cause alarm. Land agents with their clients are busy m the district at present. This and surrounding districts have lately been admired by visitors for its greenness. The bush lands, In particular, arc looking well, and stock m m splendid condition. The tests at the local dairy factory speak for themselves, as much as 4 0 being recorded. Miss E. Orbell. after spending a few weeks at her home, left on Saturday morning for Motonul, where she will resume her duties as school teacher. How easily accidents can happen was illustrated the other week at the expense of a well-known resident, N. Heissenbuttle, who Is employed by the Egmont. County Council. When assisting to take the horse out of the dray he got Ills arm jammed somehow around the shaft, with the result that the arm was broken. He is progressing favorably. Cost of living is not likely to improve for seme time to come. The local stores report a further advance in the price of flour, boots, and other essential articles of general use. A few Rugby enthusiasts are about to attempt to arouse enthusiasm in the game In the district. It Is hoped they will meet with encouraging support. Changes arc still the. order of the day. Saturday has now been Used as the statutory half-hnlUljiy for the Egmont County. This affects our district.