DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 May 1921, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

KAIMATA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Sports day was very successful, Indeed it was the best Kaimata has ever experienced. You have already published the biggest portion

of the results. There were also school children’s races, in charge of Mr. A. J. Taylor, Mrs. Cameron, G. Capper (handicapper), and J. Cauneron. The sports committee voted £2 for these, and special prizes were given for big boys and girls by Mr. Eagarr (Inglewood) and Mr. G. Capper (Kaimata). Special thanks are due to these gentlemen, and the Rev. Stanton. The pig given by Perrott Bros, was won by C. Martin, and a greasy pig, given by Mr. N. Bracegirdle, was won by Marshall.

In the evening a grand ball was held, which proved a success from every point of view, 260 persons being present. Peek’s orchestra (Waitara) supplied the music. They were not up to time, owing to a mishap on the road, but Mrs. A. J. Taylor was asked to set the ball rolling, which he did quite satisfactorily. The new supper room proved a boon. There were nine waitresses in attendance, and they were kept busy. The committee worked hard to ensure that those who attended enjoyed the evening, and they have every reason to be gratified with the results of their efforts. The M’s.C. were Messrs. E. C. Perrott, Thornby, Burwell and Davis. Extras were given by Mrs. A. J. Taylor and S. Carter. Mr. M. Doyle lost a valuable horse the .other day. It slipped in a mud-hole, getting one of its legs entangled in some willow roots, and could not be removed. The horse had been too long in the water to be of any use again. We sympathise with Mr. Doyle in his loss. The first baby to be christened in the new church is that of Mr. and Mrs. Minchen. The little soul will have something to remember when it grows up. MATAU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Anzac Day passed without any special celebration. The school children attended school at the usual hour, and after a short lecture by the headmaster, Mr. Fee, were dismissed for the Jay. Now it seems to me that the education authorities are neglectful in arranging celebrations or fetes on these days of national significance. It is only a few years ago when all these days were made use of to impress the children and imbue them with a national spirit and a pride in their country and Empire. At the present 'time, when so many countries are in the. melting-pot, and so much sedition and dissension are being sown, it seems to me that such occasions as these should be made use of to the fullest extent. Mr. Griffin, inspector of schools, paid one of his periodical visits to the Matau school during the week. Miss Blakl.e, physical culture instructress, aJso visited the Matau school, and engaged the children in games and exercises for several hours. The annual meeting of householders was held at the .Matau school on the evening of Anzac Day. The school committee elected was as :< follows: —-Messrs. L. Ayers, T. Chapman, H. 1 R. Harrison, G. H. Rawlinson, and A. Rolfe. 1 Mr. L. Ayers was re-elected ahairman for, i

the ensuing year, ana Mr. H. B. Harrison secretary and treasurer. The shooting season brought several outside parties Into the valley for the opening day. Pheasants appear to be scarce, but quail are plentiful. Mr. Bamitt, stock buyer for the Smart Road works, was through the valley on Thursday. Because of the low prices there were no sheep offering, only a few fat bullocks being disposed of. At the Loan and Mercantile Company’s sale on Friday, prices showed no improvement, and very little was sold under the hammer. Two and a half-year in-calf heifers realised £7 10s, small woolly lambs 2s fld, cull ewes Bs. Mr. C. F. Dowsett, county engineer, paid his monthly visit of inspection during the week. He was accompanied on his tour by Councillor Harrison. Several settlers were met, and a number of grievances were ventilated and adjusted. 4