DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 July 1921, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

WAI-TOl-TOI—URENUI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A large number of visitors from this locality attended the Returned Soldiers’ Bali at Waitara on Thursday evehing last, and all speak in high terms of the manner in wl’.jch the arrangements were carried out, and report having spent a most enjoyable evening. The Mimi schoolroom was crowded on Friday evening last, when Mr. A. H. Gould, of Waitara, delivered a most Interesting address, the subject chosen being “Man’s duty to man, and the necessity for eliminating class distinctions in the interests of Christianity.” The prizes won by the children for the recitation of their beatitudes were presented by Mr. Gould, who addressed a few well chosen remarks to the recipients. Several hymns were sung during the evening, Miss Phillips presiding at the organ. As allowing the demand for good quality Jerseys, a line of good weaner heifers were recently disposed of to an Auckland buyer at £l5 per head, by a Taranaki breeder. The news of the retirement of Archdeacon Evans from the Archdeaconate of New Plymouth will be received with regret by many of his friends In this district, more especially amongst Frontlersimen, by whom he Is greatly esteemed and respected for the warm Interest he takes in the affairs of the Legion. Tree and hedge planting is now becoming general, farmers generally recognising that the fast-diminishing supply of limber for fencing, firewood, etc., will have to be made good in the not far distant future. The State Forest Department is encouraging this movement and is rendering every assistance to those desirous of planting trees by supplying them with the different varieties at a most reasonable rate, providing the necessary tenms In making applications are complied with. Hedge planting is another most useful adjunct to any farm oiit in the open country, as when properly grown they not only do away with the necessity of renewal of posts end wire, but form excellent shelter and shade for all classes of stock. Boxthorn Is the class of hedge being generally favored in this district, and if properly attended to soon develops into an impenetrable fence.

A new departure as far as this district *s concerned in the means of carting metal for the maintenance of the main road is being carried out by the Clifton County Council, Mr. .1. Marsh, of the Okoke, having been engaged during the past week with his motor lorry for this purpose- The metal is being taken from Hie pit recently opened on the Okoke road, and though only taking one yard per trip, speed tells the tale, and the horse team is not in it with the benzine driven truck. There seems to be a decided improvement in tlie tone of the cattle market generally during the recent sales, and though the prices for most classes of stock (with the exception of dairy lines) are still far from normal, there are strong indications that the crisis has been passed, and a gradual rise may be expected. No doubt one of the factors In the better tone prevailing is the mild winter we have so far experienced, and the growtli of grass during the past few weeks. Enquiries still continue to be brisk for springing heifers and the better class of weauers, and during the week a line of ninety of the former were disposed of at Uruti for South Taranaki, at a satisfactory figure to the seller.

Judging by the enthusiasm displayed in the different portions of this district over the visit to New Plymouth of the Springboks on Saturday next, there should be a record gathering on the Recreation Ground to witness the match between the South African representatives and Taranaki. Everything that runs on wheels is certain to be in requisition on that day, and many of the country residents have taken the precaution to secure reserved seats. Given a fine day the Rugby Union should be able to show a most satisfactory balance-sheet.