DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 April 1920, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

PUNGAREHU. Tho opening of the Cape Ecmont Dairy Company's new general store at PungaTohu was celebrated on Wednesday last, by holding a sports picnic In tho Recreation flrn\inds. Tho sports were well managed, and everything wont smoothly from beginning to end. Full provision was also in ado for trivinp; the children a. good time, and in addition to tho sports, sweets were froely distributed. The officials carried out their duties with Vourtesy and efficiency, and liberal praise must be given the ladies, who were prom'nent In rendering invaluable assistance. The luncheon and afternoon tea booth had a very busy time. PetaU'R of tho principal athletic events are:— 100 Yards, girls under 12, N. Fleming 1, Peggy Fleming 2. 100 Yards, boys under 12.—8. Brophy 1, F. ICupi 2. 100 Yards, boys under 14.—P. Hopkins 1, Joe 2, 300 Tatds Handicap.—H. Ahem 1, It. Itowe

TTlttli .Tump.—'H. Npitii 1, J. Murpliv 2. ! Handicap Chop—ff. Macon I, W. West 2. j Hop, Step, flnd .Tump Handicap.-—I). O'Driscoll 1, Tula Kabul 2. Stepping the Chain.—.T. Oilmoirr. Ladies' Race. —Sirs. Stockwell 1, Mrs. Kirk 2. PrOo .Tump—o. Mulr {7ft.. lflln,) 1. Tuff-of-War;-Marric>d v. Single, was won by the married men. finessing Competition (weWit of sheep, 210 lbs.)—(J. Nash, 215 lbs. 1. The social and daiteo held In the ball In the evonlnp proved a most successful function and nil who patronised It spout a very enjoyable time. There wore about 40 couples present. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. T. Bmrett. The imusle for tho dance was supplied by Mr p. Parker (piano), Mr. P. Noitlr (violin), Mr. .T. Orbell contributed an extra. Tho supper arrangements wore well carried out by an enthusiastic committee of ladles. To raise funds to further the candidature o£ the Punparcbu candidate nt the forthcoming Opumike Catholic Queen Carnival, a . social and dance will bn held In the Wnrea Hall ou Wednesday evening the 29th Inst.

The annual picnic in connection with the | school's to lie held in tho Recreation i Grounds on Monduy, the 10th. Hi the even-1 ins a fitting wind-top to the day's pleasure j will be provided in the form or a dance in the local ball, the music being in the hands I of Mr. Parker and Mr. Norrts, and the sup-1 per arrangements In the hands of the Tunga-! Rdm ladies., both guarantees that they vrlV.' boj or the best. ' !