DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 August 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

YORK ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A farewell social was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Volzke and family in the school on Monday night, 9th lust., Mr. Volzke having sold his farm on the York Road and purchased another at Tarata. Though the social was arranged In a day the school was packed. Mr Llnnell sang "1 Went to Sleep Again," and as an encore "Let Go, Eliza." Miss Annie Lawsoit's recitation, ".The Old Maid," was greatly appreciated. Mr. Linnell then sang "If she wants to drown let her drown," and encore "McDoodle's Farm." Mr. A. Volzke sang "The Mermaids," and Mr. Lane "The Ship that Never Returned," Miss Haye following with a "Shadow," Mrs Davis "The Holy €ity," and Mr. C. Yolzke, recitation, "Advice to married women."

After an excellent supper, which was provided by the ladles, had been partaken of, Mr. Crofskey, in an appropriate speech on behalf of the residents of the district, presented Mr. Volzke with a case of pipes, Mrs. Frank Potroz presenting Mrs. Volzke with a very pretty afternoon tea set. Mr. Volzke suitably responded. Cheers were heartily given, and a. special one for Mrs. Volzke Benr., who was present, and In the best of health, followed by "Auld Lang Syne." Messrs. Belke Bros, assisted in the programme with phonograph selections. The music was supplied by local players, and dancing was kept going until the early hours, all enjoying themselves, though feeling sorry at losing such good neighbors. We all, however, wish them every success in their new enterprise.

PUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tho diggers of Rahotu and Pungarehu have decided to entertain the settlers of these districts at a complimentary social and tiance, on or about the 20th August, as a return for the hearty welcomes home accorded them on their return after having done their duty for the Empire's cause. Given good weather this function should prove a most enjoyable and memorable one. Evening parties are tho rage of the times in the coastal districts just now.. On Monday night a very jolly" time was spent at the residence of Mr. and Mrs; Cook (Punlho), when a surprise party, consisting of a number of their friends, visited their home, and were warmly welcomed. Musical and vocal Items were contributed by some of the ladte3 and gentlemen present, games also contributing much towards the evening's enjoyment. A dainty supper was served, which brought a very pleasant evening to a close. Several people from Pungarehu and other parts Journeyed to Opunake to swell the company attending the Opunakc Football Club's annual ball, held on Friday, the Gth August. With the excellent music supplied, and the attentive M.'sC, dancing was thoroughly enjoyed. A very enjoyable evening concluded about 2.30' a.m. The Okato Football Club's fourth annual ball, which takes place in the Hennpton Hall on Thursday evening, the 19th Inst., promises to be most successful, as extensive operations are being made to ensure an enjoyable evening, and no doubt a packed hall will reward the committee for their efforts. On Saturday, the 7th inst., the Okato football team played" a match at Okato against Ttikapa, and wero defeated by 12 points to 0. Oliver, Malcolmson, Johnson and Herdman scored tries for Tulcapa. For Okato, Carey and Cofbett scor.ed tries. Mr. Johnson was referee, to everyone's satisfaction. Rugby has received a considerable Impetus all afong tho coast this season, and the matches are followed with considerable interest by a largo section'of the sporting community each Saturday. On Saturday, the 14th, at Rahotu, Tukapa juniors meet Rahotu, and the teams being evenly matched, a good gamo should result. Mr. Newton King has had very successful sales recently at each oj his saleyards on the coast. The demand is still keeping up, and high prices are being maintained, especially for Jersey strains, buyers evidently having every faith In the high prices expected to be rea Used for produce for some time to come Those farmers who have stuck to the Jersey strain and introduced well bred bulls into their herds are reaping the benefit of their enterpriso, as buyers are tumbling over one another to secure this class of cattle.

Writing to a friend in New Zealand, a lady in the Old Country states that prices aro mounting higher and higher, and the end does not appear in sight. Butter Is 5s 6d per lb, and eggs from 4s Gd per dozen upwards. Coal was hard to procure, no matter what price was offered for it, and all foodstuffs were selling at almost prohibitive prices. It is satisfactory to learn that the Premier means to fcitroduce remedial legislation regarding the number and nature of motor accidents. The danger Is undouetedly a groat and growing ono. The case which occurred round Stratford way shows how urgently this matter should be dealt with by Parliament, so that a check may be put on careless and reckless driving. Dairy farmers along the coast are looking forward with some assurance to a good season, and the weather so far experienced has enabled stock to he well wintered, so that dairy cows will be In much better condition for mailing good returns than was the case at the opening of the past few seasons. Since the outbreak or the great war, the producers of the Dominion were relieved of all worry relative to shipping their produce, as (ho Imperial Government took over this responsibility as part of the terms of the commandeer. During the period -from August, 1914, up to tho present time, much has happened with regard to shipping, but the main trouble the producers have to meet is the formation of combines and the abnormal Increase in freights as the.result of joint anion by shipowners. The outlook is so serious that the producers should lose no timo in taking joint action for their own protection. The sooner the producers can obtain freedom from the grip of the shipping companies the better will be their position. There is ample money available for ilic project, that of acquiring thoir own ships,, and If the producers only show a united front they will Teap a rich reward for their unity and enterprise, and will also benefit materially by oxtending the present remunetfttlvo system of co-operation In | order that tti'mny comprise the ownership of the means of overseas transport. *