DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 February 1921, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

WAI-TOI-TOI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The cricket match between the Urenul juniors and Wai-toi-toi took place last week, and proved a very close contest, the interest being maintained up to the fall of the last wicket, and resulting In a tie, after, each side had played a couple of innings. Urenui went in first and compiled 54, A. Halcombe (27), A. Cole (6), and J. Fitzgerald (8) being the chief scorers. Wai-toi-toi responded with 48, A. Spurr (22) and C. Stevens (13) being the only ones to obtain double figures. In the second venture Urenul did much better, and reached a total of 113, of which E. Rumbal (38), A. Halcombe (10), Giles (19), J. Fitzgerald (14), and W. Pigott (13) were the chief run-getters. Wai-toi-toi opened badly in their second innings, three wickets falling for no runs, but C Selden (45), A. Spurr (21), P. Spurr (10), r" Wylie (20), and L. Spurr (13) evened matters, and the total reached 119, thus equalling their opponents’ score. For Urenui, E. Rumbal, A. Halcombe, A. Cole, and J. Fitzgerald were the best bowlers, whilst for Wai-toi-toi, A. and P. Spurr divided the honors. The game was most enjoyable, and the spectators were very impartial, each side coming in for a fair share of encouragement. A return match is to be played in a fortnight’s time at Urenui, and both teaims are intending to get as much practice as possible in the interval, the fielding department of the game requiring special attention A very pleasant social and dance was held in the Pukearuhe schoolroom last Monday evening, there being a good attendance, including visitors from Wai-toi-toi. Mr. H. Moeller capably carried out the duties of M.C.,. and during the evening a number of songs were contributed. A tasty supper was provided. Mr. S. J. Sutton has running at his farm at the Mimi two remarkably well-grown Jersey heifers. Ono is by Paratneet Nugget, from the well-known butter-fat winner Waletta; the other being by the same bull from Melia’s Glory. Both are in calf to Hawkesbury Wakefield, and are entered for the Oaks at the Taranaki Agricultural Association’s Show in 1921. Should they continue to do well, both ought to do credit to their breeding. Since disposing of the homestead and that portion of the farm adjoining the sea-shore, Mr. Sutton has made imany notable improvements on the remainder, having built a handsome residence with suitable outbuildings and sheds, and gone in extensively for hedge planting, etc., and in a year or so the farm will present a most attractive appearance, besides providing ample shelter for thi stock. A herd of purebred and grade Jerseys is now being milked, and giving most satisfactory results.

The Urenui Athletic Sports should this year prove one of the most successful yet held, and record entries are expected. The’ running track is receiving especial attention, and is 440 yards In circumference, and the 10 yards straight this year will be altered and formed right across the ground, which should be a decided improvement. Quite a number of athletes are in active training in the district. The chopping events are expected to form a feature of the -meeting. The secretary (Mr. Geo. Fuller) would like as many volunteers as possible to turn up during the next week or so and assist in getting the course, etc., in order. The Urenui Cricket Club are losing the services of Geo. Graham, who has been a very useful member of the te<am during the present. season. Mr. Graham is leaving shortly to take up the teaching profession in Taumarunul, and will carry with him the hearty good wishes of his cluh-mates, as well as many other friends in the district?

Mr. G. Gibson, who has been carrying on the Urenui blacksmithing and wheelwright, business for the past year or so. has disposed of the latter portion to Mr. S. O’Neill, who is related to the Messrs. O’Neill, of Kaiplkari. Mr. Stevens, who succeeds Mr. Pope as head teacher of the Urenul school, has arrived in the (township, - and takes up his duties durlhg the present week.

During the present season a large number of visitors have visited Urenui from different parts o£ Taranaki, and spent a few days in fishing, surf bathing, and visiting the various places of hiterest' in the surrounding district. Besides other attractions, 'Urenui possesses a remarkably good cricket ground and tennis court, and to those who take an interest in such miatters there are a number of historical pahs within easy distance of the township that may be visited. If properly .advertised, no doubt a much larger number of visitors would be induced to spend a week or so here, more especially as the climatic conditions are remarkably pleasant and healthy. Ragwort Is blooming more profusely than ever this s son, and if energetic steps are not taken to check its growth, it promises to become a serious menace to some parts of the district.