DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 June 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

WAI-TOI-TOI. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) There would seem to l>e strong grounds for believing that the much-needed enlargement to the local school will ho undertaken in the near future. During the recent visit of the Minister for Education to Wnltara, our member (Mr. Jennings) brought the mutter forward on behalf of the residents and explained the situation, with the result lhat a promise was "Iven, should the report of the Board be favorable that a grant would he allocated for the purpose of increaM; the accommodation of the school. OJMonday last, tho architect (Mr, Moore) andWr. D. White, on behalf of the Board, visited the school ana met representatives of the committee, and after discussing tho matter as to the present and future probable attendance, It was decided to recommend that alterations be made Willi a view of providing seating room for forty-flve pupils, and that the necessary steps be taken to secure a grant for this purpose This is very gratifying news, as the district is rapidly becoming more settled, and an up-to-date school la a valuable asset, and an I Inducement to investors with families to take up land, more especially as the local dairy factory !s capable of running five vats without increasing the size of the building, whilst the financial position of the company (owing to the rigid economy practised during the past flvo seasons) is unost sound, and will enable the directors to pay out much more for butterfat than In former years, subject, of course, to the market" holding. If the news contained In the cablegram In Monday's paper, that there Is a probability of the Imperial Government purchasing the Dominion output of cheese and butter, should prove correct, there are many who think that this would be a satisfactory way out of tho problem for the disposal or our produce, as not only does it do away to a certain extent. wilh the shipping troubles, but it has the advaatage of solving the financial side of the question, which, in the opinion of a good number of producers, is a strong point In its favor. If the Imperial authorities pay a price in accordance with that Paid to other countries, and It can be shown that the consumer at Home Is to get a square deal, it Is hardly likely that much trouble will be experienced at this end, as from what can be gathered from the recent Interviews wIOi Iho cooperative representatives of the Old Country, there are quite a number or matters that would have to be seriously considered before business would eventuate that would be of any considerable benefit to ouj dairy companies. A very successful euchre party and dance was held in the TJrenul Hall on Thursday evening last, and despite the unfavorable weather there was a largo attendance. The first prize for gentlemen was won by Mr. .1. O'Neill, and the "booby" by Mr. Soffe. Miss Helen Carr secured the highest points amongst the ladles', whilst Miss M. Watte obtained the "booby" prize. After the tables were cleared, dancing was indulged in for a few hours, Mr. D. George ably sustaining the duties of M.C., and Miss A. TerrU proving satisfactory as pianist. During the evening a tasty supper was handed round. The deer reported to have been seen in the Muai dialect lapt week have l apparently transferred their quarters to Kalplkari, as one of the residents In that locality Is stated to have caught sight of them the other day. The adjourned meeting of householders In this district for the purpose of a School Committee for the ensuing year la to tal'e place In the schoolroom on Juno 7th. Nomination forms may be obtained fr>m the chairii.an, Mr. W. B. Taylor. The Ngatiawa Boarding House In TJrei\uI Is being offered for sale, as I understand Mr. Rowe '•; Intending to take up farming 111 this opa.lty. Mr. C. D. Smith has opened a mot«r repair shop In Urenul. Mr. McKenny, the Taranaki Education Beard's organising teacher, visited the local scliool during last week, a 'd • •en.ed to irnn« fcteseif most popular w'th the ptipi.i. Mr. A. H. Gould paid his fortnightly visit to the district on Friday evening, when the ichoolroom was well filled. The text chosen was "The Flight of the Children of Egypt to the Promised Land," and the discourse was listened to most attentively. The first stcge of the competition tor the children re the Ten Commandments was entered upon, and the children acquitted themselves creditably. Mr Gould announced that In three weeks time he would exhibit views of his travels through Asia Minor and Egypt. During the evening several hymns were sung. Miss Bene Taylor presided at the organ. The atrocious weather we have been exporienclng during the laat t/wo or three weeks makes one Inclined to think we must have Inadvertently slipped a few degrees nearer the South Pole, and old residents claim that every season the winters are getting more severe. The cocoa which 1b dispensed to the school children during the midday meal must prove most welcome, and the thoughtfulness of the Education Board In Instituting such a welcome custom Is highly appreciated by the pupils! As the Taranaki Motor Transport lorry was negotiating the Mtml Bill with a load of timber for Mr. S. Sutton's residence, the vehicle went through the metal and the wheel sank up to the axle I understand the driver wasted no time In Idle recriminations, but unshipped his load on the side of the road and made his way back home, Intending on his way to demand from the tell gate keeper a refund of the amount charged to allow him to pass through, on the grounds that the highway provided waß not up to specifications. It Is reported that the returned soldiers

in this district are giving a ball In the Urenul Hall shortly, and the affair promises to be most successful. , : i OKATO. (From Our Own Correpondent.) Last Thursday evening, on the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. E. D. M. King, between thirty and forty guests entertained Miss Pearce, who is shortly to he married to Mr, Cecil Guy (of Feildiiwr), to a kitchen party. The company indulged In games and Bongs, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. King spoke of tho sterling qualities of Miss Pearce and her work in recent years at the local Methodist Church, Miss Pearce was the recipient of many valuable and useful presents. Miss Pearce suitably replied. On Tuesday, June 1, two weddings wore celebrated in the local Methodist Church. Mr. Frank Drop was united In the holy bonds of matrimony to Miss Wells, of Warea, the officiating ministers being Rev. Strand, of Opunake, assisted by Itev. Aker, of Oka to. At the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John Pearce, Mr. Cecil Guy, of Feilding, was marrried to Miss Pearce. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Aker, assisted by the Rev. Strand. Both bridal parties left by motor on their honeymoon. On Monday evening at the invitation of Mr. and Mrs, ,T. Power, the members of tho local tennis club gave a farewell social to Mr. and Mrs. W. Burke, who have sold their busfness and are leaving tho district. We are sorry that Mr. and Mrs. Burke are leaving Oknto. They hare been good citizens and well respected, and we wish them good luolc. Mr. Richard Baker, of Inglewood,. lias purchased the blacksmith and wheelwright business from Mr. Burke. Two old,land marks, which have stood many a mountaiu wind, are now being removed. One 13 Sir, Jf. F. Roebuck's old stables, and the two-storey building oft the corner of the Main South Road and Cattrim Street, known as the Okato Boarding House, The removal of these two buildings makes quite a gap in the town.