DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 April 1921, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

KAI MATA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

A most enjoyable function was held in the hall on Friday, the 22nd inst., in connection with the Church of England funds. The produce left over from the harvest festival was disposed of at a very satisfactory figure, a sum of £2 9s being credited to the fund. An apology was received from Rev. R. J. Stanton. The music was supplied by Mrs. A. J. Taylor (piano), and Mr. S. Carter (violin). The M.C. (Mr. ,N. Bracegirdle) carried cut bis duties splendidly. Musical items were given by Miss J. Mackie (song), Misses Joyce (duet, violin and piano), all being encored. Anzac Dqy proceedings passed off successfully. They formed part of the official opening of the new church by Archdeacon Evans, Who gave a most inspiring address. The accommodaticn of the church was very much taxed, further seats having to be obtained from outside. Visitors were present from all parts of this district.

After the ceremony an At Home in the hall by the ladies was given, and a pleasant time was experienced by all. At the conclusion a very hearty vots : of thanks was accorded to the ladles.

The annual meeting of householders was very poorly attended, only feu? 1 - turning up. Judging by the number on the roll, which is SO, one would think that 'Vhe children had no parents or guardians to look after them, only the teachers themselves. The result was' that no election eventuated. Is it because our fathers don’t want the job, or are they satisfied with the work of the old committee?

Our supper room is just about completed, and there should be ample room for dancing. An open fireplace is ih the centre, giving warmth to the card, crib, domino and chess players, and the young couples. Praise is due to Mr. G. Peters and Mr. G. Mackie for the pleasing architectural design.

PUNGAREHU.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) \

A united service of commemoration In honor of Anzac Day was held in the Rahotu Hall on Monday last, when suitable references were made by the Rev. Harkness and others to the courage, and heroism of the men who nobly fought and died on that.great day, when the inhospitable shores of the peninsula of Gallipoli were stormed by Allied soldiers and sailors for freedom and for liberty. There was a large congregation, and the hymns, which were appropriate to the occasion, were sung with deep reverence. A very impressive service was brought to a close by the pronouncing of the Benediction.

The Rev. Harkness, who has succeeded the Rev. Strand in the Egmont .Methodist circuit, paid a visit to Pungarehu on. Sunday last, and dt-'ivered a most interesting sermon* in the local Methodist Church. The householders' meeting, called for Monday evening, for the purpose of forming a school remmittee, had to be adjourn°d owing to the sparse attendance.

A s..art has with the ion of a dwelling for Mr. H. Campbell, at CJape Road. The s-’ioitage of timber is hampering progress j

During the recent holidays, visitors to the Cape Egmont lighthouse Included the following:—J. W. Collier (Manaia), T. P. Hughson (Rahotu), J. Hughson (Rahotu), E. Howe (Wellington), C. R. Billing (Rahotu), V. M. Billing (Rahotu), A. Billing (Rahotu), 0. Blane (New Plymouth), R. Gibson (Pungarehu), Mr and Mrs. Hodgson (Pungarehu), Mr. and Mrs. Marshall (Stratford). W. Marshall (Pungarehu), W. Heissenbuttel (Pungarel-u), Mr. and Mrs. Billing (Feilding), T. Billing (Rahotu), Mr. and Mrs. L. Billing (Rahotu).

Arrangements are well foward for a welcome social to be accorded the Rev. Harkness and Mrs. Harkness, who have recently been appointed to the Egmont circuit.

A resident who has been living on the coast for a long nivnber of years, and thought he was fairly well acquainted with the settlers, received rather a shock on Sunday last bn visiting Rahotu school grounds, where tbe New Plymouth Band was giving a recital, when found that for every person he knew there were two or three who were perfect strangers to hum. Since the land boom we have a floating population on the coast that would make the olden days of gold mine* rushes assume back number.

Some time ago a local committee of ladies and gentlemen interested themselves in the erection of a small soldiers’ .memorial, but through lack of support the matter was subsequently dropped. The commemoration of the sixth anniversary of'Anzac Day has again refreshed our memories, and really it is time something was done to perpetuate the memory of those belonging to the district who fought and fell for us While the war was in progress it was not a very hard matter to raise.a few hundreds, but since hostilities ceased the bottom sems to have dropped out of the word "patriotism.” It is sincerely to be hoped that, the matter will be taken up.afresh, and sufficient funds raised to erect at least something In the district in memory of the boys who fought and won. I should be glad, Mr. Editor, if you could' tell me why the manufacture of ijiargarine is not allowed In this Dominion. I understand that a good palatable article can be put on the market at about Is to Is 3d per lb, which with 15 per cent, of genuine butter added, cannot be d’stinguished from ordinary factory butter by the consumer. We have any quantity of good edible tallow available, no better anywhere in the world, and it would give an Outlet In this direction, which would be very useful and save the risk of shipping and expense to which this article has to submit’ before it can be marketed. For most Old Country people •margarine, If of good quality, as wholesome as butter, and ordinary people in New Zealand .would only be 400 glad to have the chance of saving the extra cost of butter in these times of costly living, and the farmer would also benefit hy being able to export the butter. I offer the suggestion for what it is worth, though poslsbly there may be some good reason beyond the ordinary political one which makes it desirable that margarine should not be allowed to be manufactured in Nfw Zealand.

DURHAM ROAD.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

At the householders’ meeting on the 25th inst. about fourteen were present. Mr. F. T. Hodges, chairman of the outgoing committee, occupied the chair, and gave a synopsis of the past year’s operations,' and stated that the credit balance was £l3 13s 3d. The techer’s report for the month of March he considered very satisfactory, and contained the following points:—Roll number, 32; average for month in attendance 31.88, and for the quarter 31.33( or 99 23 of the roll number. Standards V. and VI. were attending Inglewood Technical School for rural science. Several minor repairs were pointed out. The report and balance sheet were adopted after a short discussion. In asking for nominations, the chairman referred to the fact tlat for the first time since this district had been formed, ladies were present at householders’ meetings, and trusted it was a good augury of interest being taken in school matters. The following were elected: —Messrs. F. J. Hodges, C. Goble, F.. Corney, A. Dodunski, and Mrs. Robinson. Mr. A. Dodunski was subsequently elected chairman, while Mr. F. Hodges takes up the duties of secretajy.

The supply of milk to the creamery is steadily dwindling, notwithstanding the efforts made per soft turnips to maintain the yield. L hear that after the 30th the machinery will run every other day. Weather conditions for the past fortnight have been what may be called

"fair"—occasionally a rainy day (and no halfmeasures about it), then wind, calms, overcast, and 30 on, yet we notice that wintry .conditions are rapidly approaching, and of a consequence the big fire is thoroughly appreciated.

I notice your Inglewood correspondent has drawn attention to the fact that Norfolk Road Upper can grow splendid turnips, Mr. A. Chard, of that locality, having placed several on exhibition in Newton King’s Inglewood building. He also strengthens the argument that would be of th® utmost importance to the whole district to open up the cross road, which I have continually drawn attention to. When a man on second-class land has to drive his milk-cart 6 to 6% miles to the nearest creamery it must be patent to a blind man tbat there is not much time allowed for imprswtafi the land, and whan aba

look across Country ap<l see a creamery but a little over a mile away it goes without saying .that he must get disheartened and wonder where the injunction of bearing one another’s burden comes Inj. The same thing applies as to his children attending a -school, yet the above is the condition forced upon, the residents in the area under notice on account of the lack of foresight of roading authorities in the past, which the new county members seem to wish to be perpetuated. I must appeal to *the common-sense of readers, and ask should such a condition of affairs exist in such an old settled district as the Moa, and also ask are men on public bodies studying the real progress of the district when they will deliberately condemn settlers to stay- in the condition named and devote all their energy to spending the rates received from the settlers mentioned in the improvement of the main, roads. Is it fail* or just? The Inglewood correspondent mentions 1500 acres as being interested in the road needed to be opened—it is over, that amount in one part alone —something like three to five thousand acres would benefit by better facilities for handling produce out and requirements in, ahd there is no need to specialise other benefits to the individual; the benefit to the whole district and the town of Inglewood can well be imagined. I am told that a'big agitation in on the way regarding this matter.,

Mr. Maxwell’s address as to tree planting, whiCb appeared in the News recently, aroused considerable interest. There has been too much carelessness or laxity in the past in regard to tree planting for all purposes, and it is to be hoped that those who recognise the value of so doing will take every opportunity of figging in to the dairyman the need-for him to do a little towards it every year.

MAHOE.

1 (From Our Own Correspondent.)

The eclipse of the moon was seen clearly from here on the 22nd inst. The sky was brightly studded with stars' until after the, middle of the eclipse, when clouds crossed the sky at intervals, partly hiding thp view, until 9 when the moon shone clear and full.

The clay pigeon match' was fired on Saturday, despite cold showery weather. The matches ; .werc keenly contested, third place being decided shooting off. Three matches of six birds each were held, and the scores were, as follows:

I.—Open: A. E. Brown, 5 birds at 19yds; G. W. Hurreli, 5 birds at 13yds; seven competitors.

2. Open: G. W. Hurreli, 5 birds at 15yds; A. E. Brown, 4 birds at 21yds; C. C. Smith, 4 blfeds at Syds; six competitors. 3. —Novice : May, 4 birds at TOydS; A. L. Hooper, 3 birds at 9yds; N. Sattler, 3 birds at Syds; E. Perrett, 3 birds at 9yds; six competitors.

Nine gentlemen attended tho householders’ meeting on Monday night, and the following were elected for the ensuing year Messrs. G. M. Anderson (chairman, re-elected); committee, R. Jones, H. Shrimpton, C., Smith, C. Corbishiey (secretary). We are sorry to read the announcement in your paper of the death of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. R. Maindonaid, .of Stratford, this being the second bereavement they have sustained within six months. The sympathy of their many friends in this district is respectfully tendered to the parents in their sad loss. We regret to hear that Miss Trewin (our assistant school teacher) is leaving the district shortly. A farewell social will be tendered to her shortly. 9,

UR*ENUI - WAI-TOl-TOI.

1 (From Our Own Correspondent.)

On Friday evening last there was held in the Pukearuhe schoolroom a most successful euchre party and dance, visitors being present from Urenui and Wai-tol-toi. Mr. S. Moody secured the first prize amongst the gentlemen, which consisted of a tobacco pouch, whilst Miss Dempster was successful in winning the vase for the ladies. Mr. H. Moeller acted efficiently as M.C. for the dance which followed, the music being contributed by a number of ladies and gentleman. It is understood that the parties will be held fortnightly, and a points prize given at the end of the season. A meeting of the committee of the Uruti Beach Races Club was held in Urenui on Saturday evening, Mr. A. H. Halcomhe presiding. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed, the matter of allocating the prize money for the different races won at the recent meting was discussed, and Jiitually the following amounts were agreed n:- r Cup, first £25, second £4, third £1; al Handicap, first £lO, second £2, third £1; Farmers’ Plate, first £B, second £1 10s, third 10s; Autump Handicap, Ist £7, second L2, third £1; Welter, first £7, second £2, third £1; Consolation, first £7, second £2, third £1; first £6, second £l, ttira 10s; Pony Race, first £3, second £l, third 10s. The secretary (Mr. C. Bennett) read a statement of accounts, which showed that after all expenses had been paid’there would he an approximate balance of some £l7, which was considered highly satisfactory. The receipts in connection with the contributions at the gates and the ball lad been a great help, and special mention was made of the manner in which the ladies had assisted In the sale of tickets, and carrying out the ball so successfully. It was decided that the secretary be empowered to write to Mrs. Rockett, expressing the club's appreciation of the manner in which she and her fellow-workers had assisted, and asking her to convey the same to the different ladies Mr. L. O’Neill was appointed auditor, and empowered to sign cheques.

On Saturday last Mr. Roger Greenwood, of Urenui. whilst saving firewood with a Circular saw driven by an oil engine, met with a somewhat serious acciderit, through- the ■ Saw breaking and flying back, causing Severe injuries to one of his arms and face. Afr. Greenwood was conveyed to New Plymouth as speedily as possible by motor car for medical assistance,

As Mr. A. H. Halcombe was returning from |New Plymouth on Sunday afternoon, and Mr. Gould, who 1 had been holding church service in .Urenui. was proceeding home to Waltara, a Collision occurred on the Waltara side of the Waiau bridge. The horse driven by Mr. Gould was killed, and Airs. Gould, who accompanied him, received severe cuts, necessitating several stitches. Air. Halcombe’s car was somewhat seriously damaged, but both he and Mr. Gould escaped injury.

The annual meeting of householders in connection with the Mimi school was held on Monday evening last. After the minutes of the last annual meeting had been read and confirmed’, the chairman (Mr. Jas. Ross) read the balance sheet, which showed a credit balance of some £25. Ho also stated that during the year the school had been added to, and an assistant mistress appointed. The lawn had been dug and sown down, ■ and the school fenced in, and other minor improvements made. The report and balance sheet having been adopted, the following committee were elected for the ensuing year:—Messrs. Jas. Ross, Jas. Phillips, G. Baker, P. Spurr, and W. J. Alooney. At. a meeting of the new committee held afterwards, Mr. Ross was re-elected chairman, and Air. Spurr secretary. It was decided to continue providing cocoa for the Children during the winter months, and to procure shingle and extend the present drilling site in concrete and continue the walks in the same material.

In, these days of low prices for all classes of store sheep and cattle, any means of disposing of them at a profit is of interest to | farmers. According to the New Zealand DairyI man a large company is being formed in New j Zealand to establish the meat flour industry. Aleat flour, it is stated, is the lean meat, of I sheep and cattle, reduced by a special patdented process to a fine flour or meal, and “samples forwarded to England, America, and I the Continent have arrived in first-class condition. This Is especially interesting to dairy farmers, as dairy culls, stores and forwards are preferred to prime fats for into flour. The saving in freights will be enormous, atfd it is unnecessary to refrigerate, j Professor Worley, of the Auckland University j College, has Investigated the process and its 1 product, and has forwarded reports testifying 1 to the great, feeding value of meat flour, its superiority to meat, extract's, and lits remarkable kep.’ng qualities. He states that whereas lean meat contains approximately 70 per cent, of water, 10 fibr cent, of fat and ash, 20 per cent, protein, meat flour contains l approximately 7 per cent of water, 13 per cent.; of fat and ash. and 80 per cent, of protein. --BeaidM bai»£ esiinintiy feMUabl*

purposes, it is claimed to be well adapted for various commercial purposes. There is already a small factory at Rangataua making meat flour, and this has recently been enlarged and additional plant installed. Above all, meat, flour can be produced at low cost, owing to the many valuable by-products obtained.