DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 October 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

WAI-TOI-TOh (From Our Own Correspondent.) A most successful social and dance was held In the Urenul Hall on Thursday evening last, the proceeds being handed over to tfce Tennis and Cricket Clubs. Visitors were present from the surrounding districts. During the evening songs were rendered by Miss Zoe Sheard and Messrs. 0. H. Pope, T. S. O'Neill, C. Smith, D. Des Forges, and Dibley, all the Itams being well received, and Miss A. Thompson capably played most of the accompaniments. Sir. George Fuller made an efficient-M.C., and the dance music, provided by Miss A. Terrell, gave every satisfaction, extrjs being contributed by Mrs. 0. Bleakley and Miss Nellie Murray. Supper was handed round and accorded full justice by those present. The result of the evening's entertainment will be a welcome addition to the funds of both clubs. On Friday evening last Mr. Gould Said his customary visit to Wal-tol-tol, and gave a most Interesting address in the schoolroom, el-oosing for his subject "Missionary Work Amongst the Ked Indians." The competition for the rocltal of the Commandments is approochlng completion, and, when Mr. Gould will deliver an address on the whole of them to the children. Miss Phillips presided at the organ, and accompanied the hymns. It Is reported that Mrs. Mcßae has disposed of her property between Urcnui and Wai-toi-tol at a price which Is statel to be between £7O and £BO per acre. Mrs. Mcßae has made many friends during her two years' residence in the district, and will bo greatly missed. Mr. C. Mcßae has returned ho'me. again, after having undergone a successful operation in the New Plymouth Hospital. A very interesting article on dehorning cattle appears in the last issue of the Farmer, and amongst other useful advice Is a suggestion that calves should have the growth of rorns stopped by an application of caustic when between two and five days old; and any distinguishing marks by tattooing applied at the same time. Another useful recommendation is that the udders of the heifer calves should be examined and any superfluous teats cut off, as many flrst-class animals have their value deteriorated by having five or six toats. It Is Interesting to note that the number of pedigree bulls and heifers in this district has been considerably augmented during, the past week, extensive purchases being made at tl:e breoders' sale and that of Newton King, Ltd., at VValwakalho. At the former, Messrs. A. H. Halcombe and A. Sheard obtained good prices for their entries, whilst Mr. S. Topllss secured several hulls, and Messrs Johnson Bros., of Wal-tol-tol, also bdught a fine animal. At Waiwakalbo, Mr. W. J. Freeth obtained five heifers and a cow at a cost of 374 guineas, and Mr. S. J. Sutton a couple of heifers at 120 and 100 guineas. Aimongst other purchasers .were Messrs. Luxton (Pukearuhe), Selby (Urenul), Mcflrcgor Bros. (Okau), S. Topllss (Urcnui), H. Wells (Pukearuhe), and K. Saywell (Uruti). Mr. T. Welford's statement in your columns that Ire has recently landed a small slipment of benzine from America at a cost of 2us per case, after paying all clarges, has caused some users of that expensive commodity (£2 a case In some Instances) to express a wish that he would Import a few thousond cases at the former figure. They would willingly pay him a price that would leave a handsome proflt and still not cause an inquiry from that august body, the Board of Trade.

PUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent). On Wednesday evening, the 13th. the Pungnrehu Hall should be well filled with dancers, tho occasion being the boll organised by the local batchelors. Already quite a largo lumber of tickets hove been purchased by Intending patrons. This is a social event that Is certain to prove most enjoyable, so that visitors may attend with every confidence. Few social evenings have been more successful than that held by the ' Arawhata School Committee in the Oaonui Hall on Friday evening, Ist October. The fine weather ensured a good attendance at this popular function, which took the form or a concert and. dance, and the arrangements left nothing to be desired. Nothing really that could contribute to the success of the function hud been overlooked, and all those who attended had a most enjoyable time. Interspersed with the dai.-ces a full and varied programme was arranged, the fallowing contributing:—Miss Rowlands, song; Miss Cook, song; Miss Brunette, fancy dance; Mrs. Haworth, pel dance; Miss Brunette, hones solo; .Mr. Haworth, sailor's hornpipe. All were deservedly applauded. A special attraction was the accordeon competition between .Mr. J. H.'ekey (Opunake) and Mr. G. Gee (Oaonui). Mr. Hlckey was declared the winner.with 19 points. Mr. Geo securing 18 points. The dance music was supplied by Messrs. Parker (piano), and Nnrris (violin), In their usual finished style. Miss Cook and Mr. Parker also played the various accompaniments to tho songs rendered. Messrs. Lawson Bros, and Anniss (accordeon) contributed extras, while Messrs. Young and Lusk carried out the duties of M.C, in their usual capable manner, notwithstanding the crushed state of dai.clng space. A flrst-rate supper was provided. All the committee worked very hard, including the ladies, to make the evening pass off successfully. It is understood that the school fund will benefit by nearly £3O, which 'must he considered very good Indeed. Mr. J. G. Strange's clearing sale at the homestead. Oaonui. on Tuesday, Stir Inst., was considered one of the most successful held If the district for some time, top prices being realised for everything offered. All the cattle and sheep sold well, being In tip-top condition, and this no doubt contributed largely to the prices obtained, Bidding was also brisk for the farm implements and household furrituro, and all lines' were quitted at satisfactory figures. The local factory directors have found It

necessary to extend the building occupied by the staff, and the work la in progress. Speaking of the season's prospects from a dairyman's point of view, they are uow fairly good. Tte grnis is coming away all right, and It Is probable that more cows will be milked this year than ever before. Another factor which should count lu favor of farmers Is the improvement In the standard of cows imilked, and the advanced methods which are being generally adopted. What a boon it would have been for the country if the Oovernmei.t had fixed tie price of products of the land? There would have been more producers, fewer land speculators and land agents, and greater coLtentnieut than there Is now. It was as a relatively united nation that we did our part to win the war. Cai.' it be said that to-day we have any evidence of the same spirit or unity and mutual saorittce In our dealings with each other as we had in dealing with our enemies!' Almost daily class is striking against class, adding bitterness to life, piling up the cost of living, and particularly embarrassing tho man of small means. Social progress, and indeed civilisation Itself, are only possible by mutual forbearance, mutual service, and a practical recognition of tte law that we must do to others as we would have them do to us. fishing prospects in the streams along the coast were reported to be most encouraging to sportsmen, and are far ahead of last year's experiences. With the advent of spring the orchardist will have to keep a look-out for tho blight, the scourge which made Its appearance In several of the places last season. It Is obvious, says an authority, that the source of the disease Is the cankers, which, as soon as they begin to ooze, are visited by insects, which carry away and Infect the pear, apple, and quince blossoms with deadly effect. Those infected blossoms Quickly turn browu, wither and die, but remain on the spurs to which they are attached. This is the most serious stage of all with! the orchardist, as he then not only loses the present crop, but also hns a badly infected tree to look 'after. A iieen demand still exists along tho coast for dairy farms, consequent, upon the record prices expected for butter-fat which will rule this season. Mr. A. J. Brem.'an is acting temporarily as secretary of tho Cape Kgmont Dairy Company,

TOKO. (From Our Own Correspondent.) For the quarter ended September 30th, the following pupils mode full attendances at the local school:— Standard o.—Ollvo Lynch, Cecil Lynch. Standard s.—Frances Jones. Standard 4—Annie Atkins, Jean Boenek, Edna Chalney, Madeline Ferguson, George Cooper, Bernie Kilpatrick. Standard 3.—Joyce Tuck, Eric Cooper, Jack Hine. Standard I.—Gladys Blelawskl, Betty Bocock. P.3.—Jackie Milne Reggie Worthington. P.2.—Ellice Cooper. ,OKATO. (From Our Own Correspondent.) At the recent examinations held by the Trinity College of Music, the Oknto pupils did very well. In tho Intermediate Division, Phyllis Street scored S8 marks, and Philip Meredltl:, in the Junior Division, SO marks, eacli getting honors. Lois Fox, in the Preparatory Division, got 77 marks. All Mr. Pearson's pupils got through, most of them with honors, which speaks well for the tuition they received. Miss Muriel Pearson, his daughter, who is a pupil at Now Plymonth Convent, was successful In her examination in the Associate Division, recording, so far as the examinations lave gone, the highest marks for New Zealand. She had previously sat for two theory jexams., one Trinity Collcgo and one Royal College, and was successful In both. Site also went up for the Advanced Practical in the Royal College and passed. This being the first attempt at each exam., the results are distinctly creditable to both pupil and teacher. Miss M. Fox, of Okato. who has finished l-er course, at Dunedin University, has accepted the position of domestic 3denoe mistress under the Wanganui Education Board at Feildlug. RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Football Club held their final moat.hg in the Road Board office on Wednesday night, Mr. W. C. Green presiding. The balanc- sheet showed a substantia! credit. The committee intend holding a social or or about tie 7th. The. school picnic, to bo held in the Recreation, Grounds on the 18th of this month. A dance Is to follow. Mr. .7. Glenthworth Hfe joined the benedicts, being quietly married at Opunake on Wednesday to Mrs. T. Morgat.' ("Flossie") youngest daughter of Mr. P. James, of the Ngarikt Road. Mr. Glenthworth is a returned soldier, and eldest son of Mr. H. Glonthworth. Quite a number of fanciers of the Jersey breed attended the showgrounds sale, and also tho Walwakaiho sale, and had their wants supplied. Mr. Colmer, who has just started breeding Jerseys, sent a young bull it.', which sold very satisfactorily, this being his first to be sold. Another year hi should have several. Messrs. H. and A. E. rtllllps and R. Dawson are very pleased with their new farm of 75 acres at Qatahuhu, Auckland, ov which they are at present milking ill cows and receiving 1000 lb of milk dally. The feed is abui.dant, and they hope to milk CO cows during the season. Mr. R. Dawson is managing the farm. After being in the district for so many years, our vicar, Rev. Addenbrooke, is leaving about 12th December. He will be very much missed.