DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 11 June 1920, Page 9

DISTRICT NEWS.

ROWAN. (From Our Own Correspondent) The settlers of liowan gathered at the hall on May 2Sth to farewell Mr. and Mrs. C. Neilson and Mr. .]. McCarthy, who are leaving Ihe district. Mr. T. Majndonald made the presentations, and apologised for the absence of Mr. McCarthy, who was unable to be present. Mr. Xellson was given a case of pipes and Mrs. Xellson a hand-bag. Mr. Neilson suitably replied. Mr. McCarthy's present of a set of brushes from the residents and a gentleman's companion from the school children, will be glvon to him at his residence. The music for the dance was supplied by Mrs. Macfle, piano, and Mrs. Hill, violin. During the evening Mr. C. Maindonald sang a song, and the Misses McCandlish danced a Highland fling. The duties of M.C. were carries! out by Mr. C. Maindonald. 4 PUNGAHEHU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The holiday on Thursday, the King's Birthday, passed off v«ry quietly In this district, the local stores, post office, and school all being closed in honor of the occasion. With the exception of a few isolated cases the coastal districts are now reported to be almost free of influenza. The response, In connection Willi the effort being mad« by Mrs. E. A. Matthews to raise enough money to meet the debit balance through the failure financially of the welcome home functions, has been very disappointing indeed, very few taking the trouble to make

a donation. A meting of those comprising the old Patriotic Committee will be called shortly to decide what Is to be done In the matter.

Good progress is being made with the erection of the blacksmith shop, the opening up of which will be welcomed by the residents who have at present to travel to Rahotu or Warea to have their horses shod.

Mr. D. O'Driscoll, who has been assisting on the farm of Mr. M. Fleming, has left this district for pastures new, where he Intends purchasing a farm and commencing operations on his own account. Mr. O'Driscoll will receive the best wishes of a host of friends in his new venture.

Miss I. Miles, who was recently appointed to the sole charge of the Korlto School, left the district on the 7th inst. to take over the new duties. Miss Miles held the position of assistant teacher at the local school for the past few years. Miss L. Fleming has been appointed assistant in her place (temporarily). Miss A. 1. Mackay, head teacher, who has been away for a month on account of her health, returned to duty on Monday, 31st May, much Improved.

The billiard tournament held recently at the local billiard room proved very interesting, Poi Titu winning the competition. During the last few days the shortage of sugar in the coastal districts has been more acute than before, and in some cases only a few pounds are allowed for each family.

The social and dance which Mrs. Wells held after the wedding of her daughter Ida, on Tuesday evening, Ist Inst., was very jolly, and all present seemed to enjoy themselves The hall was tastefully decorated for the occasion with pale pink and white chrysanthemums and autumn leaves. Mr. Pearson provided the music for the dance, Mr. J. Orbell assisting. . Mr. Izod, of Auckland, acted as M.C.

WitUin the nest few weeks several of our settlers will bo leaving the district. The milking season is fast drawing to a close, and the time is near when her majesty the cow will be taking her annual vacation, while her bondmen will be busy doing necessary work to prepare for next season. There is no rest for the dairyman. Agriculturally everything is getting along well along the coast, and plough teams far and near are kept continually going in preparation «f laid for cropping. Several farms that went, wild during the war period are now being cleaned up, and gorse and weeds are being gradually removed. All coastal factories report having had a most successful season, and it is considered that the outlook for nest season's supplies Is decidedly brought. Quite a number of dairying companies in the Taranaki district Intend reverting to the manufacture of butter during the coming season. At a meeting of the Warea Dairy Co. it was decided to instal a butter-making plant, at a cost nearing-SZOOO, in readiness for tho coming season, and that the company may be in a position to manufacture butter or cheese. Owing to a further decrease in supplies the local dairy company Is now receiving milk every third day. The Kabul Dairy Company has closed down from the Ist Juno. Evidenco that dairy cows are going to be very dear during the coming spring, may be had from the fact that at a special heifer sale held recently, in calf Jersey heifers sold at £22 10s, Jersey cows sold at £2B 10s, Shorthorn heifeTS realised £lB 10s, Jlr. Newton King's annual heifer sale will I be held in Itahotu on June 24th. The Pungarehu Ladies' Improvement Committee have decided to hold a series of euchre parties and socials throughout the winter in aid of hall improvements. The first social will be held on the 16th inst. ,and fortnightly thereafter. Each social will be duly advertised.