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DISTRICT NEWS.

DURHAM ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The splendid run of fine weather has enabled many farmers to get their hay and oat crops safely to stack or shed after rather a strenuous time in the extreme heat experienced. - There is still a large area to be saved, and it is hoped the present damp conditions ,• will not long continue. Turnip crops, and also those paddocks recently sown in grass, etc, received a fillip by the rain which fell on Saturday. I have not heard, so far, of a single failure in the turnip “strike,” and, of a consequence, prospects for winter feed seem very bright. Mr. J. Flintoff, topmost settler on Durham West, reports a very favorable burn of a piece of bush felled during the winter. As showing the importance of manufacturers and merchants looking into the class of goods they hand out to customers, I might mention what happened in a hay field recently. A young fellow obtained a new fork one day, and while unloading his cart the next day, in lifting a bundle of hay, was precipitated to the ground through his fork breaking off short. Luckily he fell on his feet and suffered little more than a bit of a “jar.” Now. what I would like to know is if the merchant in selling a fork with a dry rotted handle would deem himself responsible for the young fellow’s death had the accident been of an extremely serious nature. Before the war such articles as forks could be obtained for from 3s 6d to 4s 6d, yet 8s 6d was charged for the one under notice, and judging by appearance and condition must have been turned out many years ago.

A great deal of smoke has lately been coming across from Upper Norfolk Road, and is evidence that settlers there are taking full advantage of the very dry condition of the timber area there Messrs. Kilpatrick have, I understand, felled a nice clump of bush during the winter, biTt I have not heard, as yet, whether fire has been put to it—probably the smoke visitation came from there, and if so we will all be glad to hear that a most successful “burn” has resulted. A New Plymouth gentleman visiting relatives in the district recently happened along at the haymaking, and, of course, thought he would lend his assistance, which took the shape of trampling on the stack. After a deal of exertion, and during a spell, he suddenly discovered that he had lost his watch amongst the hay. Needless to say the watch is still in the stack, and much speculation is evinced as to its probable condition when found later on. Mr. J. V. Shield has resigned his seat on the local school committee, where he acted in the capacity of secretary. Mr. Shield, during his term of office, gave a deal of time to the interests of the children and in many ways was energetic in promoting the welfare of the community. It is a great pity that reasons have arisen to cause the resignation, and it is hoped that on some future occasion his services will be again available. WAI-TOI-TOI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Mr. R. H. Pigott (Chairman of the Clifton County Council) accompanied the Ministerial party on the trip up the Mokau River, and, I understand, his requests on behalf of matters connected with the County, received favorable consideration at the hands of Mr. CoatesThe trip was made under ideal weather conditions, but if the Minister were to make another journey over Mt. Messenger, say, in the middle of winter, he would be able to understand in a more striking manner the necessity for pushing on the metalling with all possible speed. A well-attended meeting of the Urenui Sports Club was held in the Hall on Wednesday evening last. Mr. R. H. Pigott was voted to the chair. The secretary (Mrs. G. N. Fuller) presented the balance-sheet for the past year as follows:—Receipts, balance brought forward, £25 17s 3d; donations, £l7 2s; nominations, £33 8s 6d; tickets sold, £3, 0s 6d; registration fees, £3 7s 6d; proceeds February and March dances, £5 5s lOd; gate money, £27 4s 3d; luncheon booth, £33 7s 6d; refreshiqjents, £33, Is fid; ball takings, £3l 17s; other receipts, £2 4s; total, £215 16s Id. Expenditure: prize money, £4B 4s; repairs fence, £1 .4s; hall fees, £1 Is; stamps, phone, etc., 15s; Dunbar, £29 12s lid; printing and advertising, £9 TBs; Reynolds, £3; cartage, £1 9s; Woolier/ £2 18s 4d; Hasel), £6 10s; E. George, £8 9s 6d; gatekeeper, 10s; orchestra, £5 15s; registration fee to union, £3 10s; balance, £92 19s 4d; total, £215 16s Id. The balance-sheet, which was considered most satisfactory, was adopted as read- The following officers and committee were then appointed: Patron, W. J. Jennings Esq. M.P.; president, A. H. Halcombe Esq.; Vice-Presidents, R. H. Pigott, E. Putt, T. Wright, C. Musker, G. Beauchamp, F. Pnrchas, T- H. Lee, J. D. Ross, G. F. Bertrand, C. A. Rumball, A. R. Green- ’ wood, C. Dunbar, E. G. Bleakley, Esq., General Committee, Messrs L. O'Neill, D. George, W. Mooney, R. Musker, C. Stevens, R. Whitehead, A. Smith, C. Fougere, G. and W. Pigott, A. Gilliver, J. O’Neill, C. Rumball, Junr., A. Ross, L. Spurr, C. Bleakley, A. Waite, D. McRae, D. McCracken, D. Des Forges, V. C. Tate, with power to add. Joint secretaries and treasurers, Messrs G. N. Fuller and D. Tate. W. H. Fuller, G. Pigott, D. George, V. C. Tate, E. Putt- Handicappers, Messrs C. A. Rumball and W. H. Fuller. Judges, Messrs R. H. Pigott, A. H. Halcombe, and p Putt; starter, Mr. L. Rattenbury; gatekeeper, Mr. H. Richards, marksmen, Messrs T. Wright and C- H. Wilson; protest committee, Messrs T. Wright, R. H. Pigott, and A. H. Halcombe; clerk of course, Mr. Karipi; press steward, Mr. A. Spurr; programme committee, Messrs J. O’Neill, W. Fuller, L. Ratteubury, T. Wright, V. Tate and the secretaries; dance committee, Messrs DGeorge, J. O’Neill, C. Rumball; W. Pigott. A. Gilliver, N. Bleakley, L. Spurr, J. Waite, Reg- Spurr. D. Rum'ball, R. Musker, and J. Waite. It was decided •to hold the sports on a date to be fixed by the committee, probably in March. ♦The price of admission was fixed at one shiljing for adults, children under twelve years being free. The matter of including I cycle races was referred to the programmes committee. After discussion, it was agreed that there should bo the local chopping event (12in handicap), and a 12in and 15in open chop. The returned soldiers’ race was deleted and a local handicap placed on the programme in its place. It was also decided to present a gold medal to the value of £5 5s to the competitor gaining the highest number of points in the running events. The different boundaries were also

agreed upon, and the meeting adjourned. I understand it is the intention of the Sports Club in Urenui to devote a considerable portion of the balance in. hand towards improvements in connection -with, the building on the recreation ground. The Domain Board have come forward in a sporting manner, and agreed to subsidise, the Club to the extent of £1 for £1 spent in this connection and in order to make the money go as far as possible, it has been agreed, that, when the necessary material is procured, to form a working.bee to car-, ry out tlie work. This is a step in the right direction and the club are to be commended upon the action taken. The grounds are most picturesque, apd with the necessary improvements made equal to any in Taranaki, and form a most valuable asset, to the township. At a meeting of the committee of the Uruti Beach Races Club, held in Urenui on Saturday evening last, it was decided (provided the necessary permit is granted) to hold the races on the Wsu-toi-toi beach on April 7th. The matter of arranging the programme was gone into, and with mihor alterations will practically be the same as the last year. The soldier’s race has been dropped and a high-weight welter handicap will, .take its place. The nominations in some of the races have been slightly increased, and in order to give the handicapper more time to frame his adjustments, it has been decided to close the nominations for the four principal races on the 29tht of March. As the club is practically starting off scratch this year as far as finances are .concerned it is to be hoped that the public will support it in an effective manner by taking up as many members tickets (the fee for which is only ss) as possible. I might mention that M. C. Putt’s name was inadvertently omitted from the list of officers published last week, that gentleman being appointed clerk of scales. The slight shower on Friday and the four or five hours’ rain on Saturday were very welcome after the three weeks dry spell that has been experienced. Most of the hay is now harvested in this locality, and the turnips and other crops as well as the grass would be greatly benefited by a day or two of good soaking rain. On the termination of business at the meeting of the Ate Awa troop of Frontiersmen at Urenui on Friday evening last, a very pleasing ceremony took place in the form of a presentation to Frontiersman G. H. Pope, who is about to leave Urenui and take up his residence in New Plymouth. Troop leader J. D. Ross, before making the presentation (which consisted of a couple of ! handsome pipes), said that as he was a comparative stranger in the district, he would like a few of the older residents to make a few remarks, and called upon Frontiersman R. H. Pigott to address the meeting. That gentleman, in complying with the request, said it gave him great pleasure to express his appreciation of Frontiersman Pope as a citizen and referred to the latter’s long residence in Urenui, which extended over a period of twenty-one years. He had been a most energetic schpol teacher and many lads who had received their education at his hands had turned out good men in after life. The speaker also referred to the great trouble gone to by frontiersman Pope in organising entertainments for good objects in Urenui district. They were all sorry to lose him, and he would like to wish both he and Mrs. Popp every possible success and happiness in their new home (Applause). Frontiersman C. Rumball heartily endorsed the remarks made by Frontiers, man Pigott, and added that some eighteen or nineteen years ago, when extensive alterations had been made to the Urenui Hall, Frontiersman Pope had with others spent an immense amount of time and trouble in arranging entertainments to help to liquidate the liability on the building, which now, he was pleased to say, was free from debt. He also wished Frontiersman Pope and Mrs. Pope every prosperity in the future. Troop leader Ross then, in a few appropriate remarks, presented Frontiersman Pope with a case of pipes, saying that he trilster that gentleman saying that he trusted that gentleman and that they would serve as a reminder of his comrades in Urenui. Frontiersman Pope, in acknowledging the gift, said he was taken greatly by surprise, and they could not have given him anything he would appreciate more. He felt that too much had been made of anything he had done in the way of entertainments and that he had derived as much pleasure out of them as anyone else. He again thanked them all most heartily for their thoughtfulness, and assured them he intended to still retain his connection with the Ate Awa troop. All the speakers were heartily applauded and a most successful gathering terminated. The Urenui Sports will be held on the 24th Febuary, so as not to clash with the New Plymouth Show.

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Taranaki Daily News, 19 January 1921, Page 2

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DISTRICT NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, 19 January 1921, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, 19 January 1921, Page 2

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