DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 April 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

PUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent). One of the most looked-forward-to functions In the shapo of a farewell social and danco was held at the Pungarehu Hall on -Tuesday. Visitors were present from Puniho, Qkato, Waren, and Rnhotu, to say farewell to and to show their esteem of Mrs, JE. Pope, who has now left this district for Wellington. During tho evening Mr. \Y. T. Guild, expressed his pleasure in handing to Mrs. Pope a handsome chGQUo subscribed by the residents of the district. He referred to the willing help she had given in all matters pertaining ro the district's welfare, socially and otherwise, in her brief stay of years amongst us. Mrs. Pope suitably responded, thanking them all for their kindness, and also for the present. Her success as postmistress, she said, was due solely to tho residents, who so kindly helped her in every way they could; in fact,, she had never found such thoughtful and obliging people in any other place she had been. 'vPor She's a Jolly Good Fellow" was given with right good vim by the assemblage, followed by "Auld Lang Syne." The music for the dance was given by Mr. P. Parker. Extras were played by Mrs. Pope and Mr. .T. Orbell. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. T. Barrett. The floor had been well prepared and its condition, from the dancers' point of view, was all that could bo desired An excellent supper was provided by the ladies. The local dairy company will hold their sports, meeting on Wednesday next. The annual picnic in connection with- the local school has been postponed till Monday, 19th Inst, The vacancy at the post office has been filled temporarily by the appointment of Miss C. Keasberry. Easter holiday makers have had no reason to complain of the weather. The trots at Ilawera drew a large number of the people from this locality on Mondey. Visitors to the Cape Egniont Lighthouse during the Kaster holidays Included Mr. and Mrs Held, and the Misses Muriel. Marjory Held (New Plymouth), Miss Addio Reld (Waj.ganui), Mrs. .1 B. Connett and Miss Thresa. Connett (New Plymouth), Messrs .T S Connett and J L. Connett (New Plymouth), Mr. anil Mrs. Mason (New Plymouth), Messrs. D. Huglison, E P. B Maxwell, G, Maxwell, and H. D M. Maxwell (Opunake), Mr. C} Waterson (Wellington), Mr. W. (!. Hughson (Rahotu). A Raynor and B. A Layard (PimgQrehu). Further, changes In the ownership of loral farms are knmin.ent Mr and Mrs Goodln, who have fanned.ln this* district for a number of years, havo decided lo retire from farm, life, and will, after the present season, reside in New Plymouth. • The recent rain does not seem to have affected burning operations, while for the pastures it was just "tho thing" Agents and clients have been seen in the land lately, mostly after farms There appears to bo plenty of demand for land in spite of tho high prices, and moving about the

district one learns of many Instances of offers, which make one wonder If the limit will ever lie reached. According to a letter received, the Old Country at the present time Is not a very pleasant place In which to reside. The cose of living is enormous. There are complaints of high cost of living in New Zealand, but people out hero can have no conception of the prices ruling In England. It is an ugly fact that profiteering Is rampant, the cost of manufactured goods being out of all proportion lo the prices paid for raw materials Shop keepers must lio having a wonderful time. The people, generally have lots oV money, and are spending it freoly.