DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 April 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

■ / URENUI, (T-V'll Our Own . ■, .'Himttv . .« >ery suc'hesocial" Ij»| ,;,inco.-*h"'-tlio Urenui Hail a A bdimce, 0 Ife'ie Shears and i Vfixs. T- OWU% JMagevald, and D. Des ! „ os treated f£« company with some aplen\tems. ~*'he Sports' tommltteo had a **«etmg laat frftuy night, and a very satisfactory balancesheet was read and adopted. A resolution was passed Voir. some of the members to wait Upon tho Domain Board with a view to improving the grounds. The credit balance of tho club now stands at about £OO, which reflects great credit on the committee, as they worked very haTd and had the track and grounds in splendid order. The unveiling of tho memorial will take place on Anzac Day, and the committee of ladies seem to have everything well organised. We are all looking forward to the Prince's plait to New Plymouth, and it is to be hoped that it will be a fine day, as it means making an early start from here. No doubt the 'bus proprietors are pleased with the timely arrival of petrol by the ss. Lorain, which will enable them to continue the splendid service which is now offered to the travelling public between here and New Plymouth. Let us hope the Lorain will bo followed by regular shipments, as it would be hard luck if the farmer? had to start milking next season by hand, as was the cose on many farms during the last shortage. I noticed a few members of the Rifle Club on the range last Thursday, and it is to be hoped a few more will take an interest In the sport, as there are several good marksmen in the district, and with practice they ought to hold their own with some of the leading . plubs in Taranaki. Tho river Is in high flood at present, but I have not yet heard of any serious damage being done to bridges, etc. it is reported that the mountain is in a very bad state, aad | unless wo get another spell of fine weather i the mail car will have to give way to the coach until next summer. j HURFORD ROAD, (From Our Own Correspondent.) On Wednesday, tho 7th inst., a number of disappointed picnickers wero to be seen (tending their way from Mr. Higgins' paddock to the school, on account of rain falling just as the ladles were preparing the spread on the green for the annual school picnic. Nevertheless, a very onjoyable afternoon was spent (n tho school with singing and music, and the little daughter of Dr. Harvey, of Waverley, contributed a couple of fancy dances, for which she was deservingly applauded. Afternoon tea was then handed round, whlcn was the children's good part of the programme. A social and dance was held in the school on Friday night last. Songs were contributed by Mrs. Sim, Miss Taylor, Miss P. Loveiridge, Mr. Taylor, and Mr. Sim, a good Bupper following. Mr. Rlordan, chairman of the school committee, presented each child attending the Rchool with a prize. Sj>eclals were given by the teacher (Miss Taylor) to Master .Tasen Loveridge for good attendance, he having the good record of attending regularly for seven years, which takes some beating considering he has over two miles to go to school; also one to Daisy Radland for Tapld progress. Mr. Williamson, on behalf of the committee, then presented Messrs. Riordan and B. Taylor with a silver mounted pipe and a set of ebony backed military brushes respectively, as a mark of appreciation of their kindness in supplying music gratis for the dancea during the. past, all present singing "For They Aro Jolly Good Fellows." Both gentlemen roturned thanks. Music was supplied by Messrs. Riordan and Taylor. Mr. Rlordan carried out tho duties of M.C. A very pleasant evening was brought to a close about I a.m. A trip to tho mountain from tho surrounding district was organised last Sunday week, there being 14 ladies and gents in the party, travelled by Mr. G. Duke's motor lorry. On account of overcast conditions, the Rummit was not reached, but all enjoyed the outing and intend making another trip shortly. A second party was to have gone last Sunday, but as it was a wet day the [rip had to be adjourned, which was unfortunate, as there wero two visitors from Wellington who desired to make the trip. Lands still changes hands occasionally about here. One farm In particular has been sold for tho third time this last twelve months, the price now being £55 per acre, which is 50 per cent, above the first sale. One agent put, the three deals through,' so he is doing well out of it. Mr. ,T. Walsh has also sold his farm (which was originally part of Okey's Estate), to Mr. L. Shrlmptou, another returned soldier, who Is now building and intends to settle upon the property I think this road must about hold a record for returned soldier settlers. . The supply of <mUk at the local factory is diminishing quickly, hut the directors see fit to continue manufacturing casein, which is not meeting with much approval from the suppliers on the whole, as the expenses are too great for it to be a payable proposition. PUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent.)' Fishing lins been splendid off the coast at Pungarehu for some considerable time back, Another large haul of shark and schnapper was mado the other day by the local Maoris. The directors of the local dairy company met on Friday last, Mr. N. Fleming presiding, Tho usual routine business for the imontli was transacted. Dairy factory directors • are now faced with the somewhat serious problem of deciding on a policy for next season. It is generally considered that dairy produce will be given a free market at Home, with perhaps some restriction as to price. The respective > merits and demerits of butter and cheese from a financial point of view are causing directors much concern, but it Is expected that quite a number of factories which turned from butter to cheese some years ago will this year revert to butter-making again. Prospects for the winter throughout Taranakl appear to bo excellent. Ploughing operations are being extensively carried on In anticipation of early cropping. The Inspector's report on the recent examination held at the local school Is now in the hands of the committee. The Inspector reports that he found the subjects in all classes had been taken, as prescribed in the regulations and 'dealt with intelligently, and with good results. The discipline and tone of the school were good, and as a whole were a credit tr the teachers. The teaching staff *has been added to by the appointment of Mr. G. Guild as probationer. It is rumored that tho ladies of the district are going t<v get un entertainments to help raise funds for hnll Improvements. If this is done tho alterations, etc., should soon be an accomplished fact. The usual combined memorial services will be held on Anzac Day, at Rahotu. Football, which languished as a sport during tho war, has made a good recovery and something like the old interest and' e<nthuslam are being shown in tho game. Quite a large crowd assembled to witness a practice game at Rahotu - between an A and B learn, which resulted In a win for the B team by C points to X Tho prospects of the Rahotu Club for tho season aro very bright There are a good many players available, including Norgate. an ex-Kaponga and Tnrnnaki representative player. Competition is still evidently very keen; as petrol is almost unprocurable, and in s'omo cases-farmers in and around this locality I are forced to resort to hand milking. Quite a noticeable feature amongst tho buildings in Pungarehu is the new store that the directors of the Cape Egmont Dairy Co. have built for the convenience of supplier* and residents surrounding this, locality. The building covers a space of 62ft by 30ft, with ,14ft walls in concrete, this being divided Into Ihe shon 32ft by 30ft, within which aro placed the office Oft by 9ft., the remaining division, 30ft square, being utilised as a bulk store. Tiie floor of this store Is raised from 4 to 13ft from tho road level, greatly amplify. Ing the loading and discharging of enrts Light is provided by two large windows, the main door, which is partly of glass, and a few skylights. So far as can be done, provision has been imade to moet all probable and most possible contingencies of the grocery trade here in the future. Mr. Grayling, of New Plymouth, is to be congratulated on the work. The fact that unfavorable weather conditions (prevailed on Monday last did not deter a goodly number of scholars and parents from attending the annual school picnic at tlie school grounds. Proceedings commenced with each child being supplied with fruit, after which a substantial repast was done justice to by both young and old. After luncheon the children's sports wero held, a good programme having previously been arranged. The results are as follows: 100 Yards, girls over 12.—D. Grenfell 1, O. Orbell 2. 100 Yards, boys, 12 and over 9. —L. Matthews 1, Otto Rowe 2. 100 Yards, girls, 12 and over 9.—P. Fleming 1, N.-Fleming 2. f>o Yards, girls 9 and under.—L. Fleming 1, C. Te Whlti 2 Primer Girls.—F. Klrl? 1. Primor Boys—H. Taylor 1, F. Taylor 2. Three-legged Race, girls over 12.—D. Grenfell and P.- Fleming 1, 0. Orbell and N. Jenkins 2. Threo-legged Race, girls, 8 and under.— R. Layman and H. Kirk X, L. Fleming and E. Grenfell 2. Three-legged Race, girls 6 and under.—23 Layman and A. Kirk I, L. Gilhooly and F. Taylor I

Single Ladies' :„, Much .amusement the man (droned for scene, ami aft or c " il *'« aitor him, '* b0 in proud possession rjß^^^UT^ ,, ~,, Previous ft the )JaßP**'™'." r - F Tavlor referred to f»*mW work which the children had accompiped throughout the past year. It gavo him measure tc note that two late pupils, I. and K. Fleming had both gaine-' "elr proficiency, and ho jiopecl other "«°iara would endeavour to earn similttr vjiiors. ifter the prizes were distributed the children and others proceeded to enjoy afternoon tea, which was served in the schoolroom, and done full justice to by the youngsters. The ladies who had charge of tho luncheon and afternoon tea had a most strenuous time, and the manner in which they carried out their duties was most commendable. Consolation races for prizes given by Mrs. Matthews then took place. Tho suggestion that the Ononui, Rahotu, Pungarehu, and Warea Schools should arrange for a combined schools picnic In future, is one well worth considering by the several committees concerned. The social and dance tinder the auspices of the School, Committee took place In the evening. Owing to the Inclement weather the attendance was not up to the usual standard, but an enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. T. Barrett acted as M.C., Mr. P. Parker and Mr. P. Norris provided the music, Mr. J. Orlieli assisting with extras. During the evening a nice little Supper was handed round. ' A fancy dress ball is to be held In the local hall shortly, the proceeds of which are 1 to be devoted to the fund for enlarging tho' present hall, which is totally inadequate for the purpose for which it Is used. Fur--1 ther particulars will be advertised in the ' DaJly News. 1 As a result of the rainfall during the J week-end, the rivers within this locality were ; in heavy flood. Quito a. number of people, '• including Maoris, were on the beach gathering firewood to supplement their stock for tho 1 winter.