DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 25 June 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

PUNGAREHU. "-•' (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Pungarehu Ladles' Improvement Committee commenced their aeries of functjona on Wednesday, 2nd June, with a plain and fancy dress ball, which waa attended by a large crowd. Tho Ladles' Committee deserves every credit for the services they are now rendering from time to time. They cannot, however, hope for much success In their efforts without public support. Tho concert to be given by the children of the local school, Including a few adults, which takes place In the hall on Monday the sth July, the proceeds of which are being devoted to the hall improvement fund, promises to be a luigh success, Mrs. E. A Mathews, along with the school teachers, have been working very hard those past few weeks with the children, and patrons unay look forward to a musical treat. The flnx.mlll owned by Mr. J, r. Rutherford commenced operations for the season recently under the management of Mr. Hansen. There is«i strong movement In all countries to stimulate the wider cultivation of the flax crop, Its products, both fibre and oil, being urgently In demand. The football match between the Rahotu and Okato seniors at Rahotu on Saturday the 19th, resulted hi a win. for Rahotu after a hard fought struggle in which the Okato team hod hard luck in not scoring another try at least. The game ended with the scores, Rahotu 8, Okato 3 The Rahotu Football Club's annual soaial and dance Is arranged lo take place in the Rahotu public hall on June 30th (Wednesday). It is hoped that tho function, which Is in aid of funds, will produce a good response. The agitation for the Installation of private telephones in this district has been renewed. One of the great needs of tho counIry districts is private telephone communication, and at present considerable delay Is being experienced in ninny of the places In having tho service Installed. The weather of the past few weeks ha« had a quieting effect upon the demand for dairy cattle. This is no doubt accounted for by the fast going off of the grass. However, with the bright prospects ahead for next season's butter-fat there Is every reason to believe that the demand of a few months back will yet be maintained. A sale which Is certain to attract a large number of buyers (especially among Holstein fanciers) Is that of Mrs. S. A. Morrow, who has disposed of her farm at Rahotu. The Morrows have been enthusiastic Holstein breeders for years, and amongst the herd are to be found some of the best milking strains In Tnranakt. The milk supply at the coastal factories Is / at a minimum, and consequently operations are closing In some factories for the season. Record outputs have been made by a number of these factories. Anglican services were conducted in the hall on Sunday, 20th, by the Rev. C. Addonbrooke. Mr and Mrs. G. Knight, at one time resld-. Ing here, are at present on a visit to Pungarehu. Mr. and Mrs. 8. Armstrong left on Tuesday last on a visit to Wanganui.