DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 August 1921, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

WHAREHUIA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wharehuia is a very busy part of Taranaki just now, the residents being very energetic in their efforts to erect a social hall worthy of the district. The ladies are working for a bazaar, which i is to be held on September 1 and 2, in the new hall. A big programme of sports and amusement is being arranged. A social and dance to raise funds for stalls, was held in the school on the 22nd, when an enjoyable time was spent. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gibbs, Misses Forbes and Mischefski rendered vocal Items, and Mrs. S. Mart kindly supplied the dance music. On Thursday, the 28th, Mrs. Sangster gave a dance in the barn for the same purpose, and she is to be congratulated on the success of the evening. Ping-pong and card tournament formed part of the programme. Vocal items were given by Miss Jones and Mr. T. Breen. Supper was served at the homestead and tho barn. A splendid donation was handed to the secretary of tte bazaar, as the result of Mrs. Sangs.ter’s efforts. The farmers are beginning to move. Mr. Tocker has left the district for Opunake. Mr. J. J. Phillips has taken over the farm vacated by Mr. Tom Bell, who had moved into his own place, a little distance up the Beaconsfield Road. What promises to ba a record mangel stack may be seen on one of the main road farms —a sight any farmer might justly enjoy. With the prospect of a good season for butter and cheese, all hands are merry and bright. The Stanley and Midhurst school football teams played a match against the primary team of the Stratford District High. The result was a drawn game. The Midh List basket ball team visited the local school ground and played a match on Saturday, against tho Stanley girls—the latter winning. WAI-TOI-TOI—-URENUL

(From Our Own Correspondent.) On Wednesday evening last, by lend permission of Mr. and Mrs. a very pleasant guttering took place at their residence, Wai-toi-toi, for the purpose of bidding farewell to Mr. Jas. D. Ross, who fs leaving this portion of the district. The building, which was originally designed and built by the late Mr. A. Southey-Baker, is admirably adapted for entertaining purposes, containing a spacious hall suitable for dancing, besides many other cosy, smaller rooms, where cards and other games may be played. ’ There were some 60 or 70 guests, and these were accommodated with no semblance of crushing, and Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman are to be complimented upon tte complete arrangements that had been made for the reception of the visitors, amongst whom wero friends from Pukearuhe, Wai-toi-toi, Waltara, Urenui and Kalpikarl. Cards and singing, besides dancing, made the evening pass pleasantly, and a pleasing feature was the ( presentation to Mr. Ross, on behalf of those assembled, of a travelliag rug by Mr. A. H. | llalcombe. In doing so, that gentleman remarked upon the universal popularity of Mr. Ross, who had taken a warm interest in the. affairs of the district, and was always willing to lend a helping hand. He trusted Mr. Ross would not be going far, but wherever he went, he would carry with him the good wishes of many in the district, and their hopes for every prosperity and happiness in the future. Mr. Ross (who was warmly received), In acknowledging Mr. Halcombe’s remarks, said he was somewhat taken by surprise, as he had not expected to see so many friends present. He did not know exactly where he would be going, but trusted it would not be very far. Wherever he went, he would carry with him pleasant recollections of that evening, and thanked them all most heartily for their haillsome present and good wishes. (Applause). All then joined in singing “For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow." Messrs. P. and L. Spurt, •Riltiana, and Miss N. Murray contributed the music, and Miss Cudby, of Waitara, sang in ter usual talented (manner, and received applause. After thanking Mr. and Mrs. Zimmerman for their hospitality, the singing of "Auld Lang Syne,” brought one of the most successful evenings spent in Wai-toi-toi to a close. Pukearuhe has always held the reputation of doing things well in the matter of receptions or farewells, and the complimentary social tendered to Mrs. Cartwright in the schoolroom on the evening of Friday last, was no exception to the rule, and the whole-heart-ed manner in which the residents showed their appreciation of that lady’s thirteen years’ services as schoolteacter did them credit. Several car loads of visitors wero present to assist, coming from Timaru, Uruti, Wai-toi-toi, Urenui, Waltara, and New Plymouth; and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves, and speak in high terms of the hospitality dispensed by the good people of historical Pukearuhe. A unique feature of the evening was the presence of the various chairmen of the school committees during Mrs. Cartwright’s term of office—Messrs. H. Wells, P. Wells, W. Freeth, A. R. Davis and Luxton—all of whom gave appreciative testimony of the good work rendered by that lady, who had put up with many hardships and inconveniences from the time of her arrival at the old block house, where she tad conducted school, till the present building had been erected. Mrs. Cartwright had also proved herself a splendid neighbor, being always willing to render every assistance in her power either in sickness or in social matters. They wished ter every happiness and prosperity in her future home at Waiongona, to which school she has been promoted. Mr. P. Wells, on behalf of the residents, presented Mrs. Cartwright with a Morris chair and a handsome rug, making a few appropriate remarks in doing so. Mr. H. Martin, on behalf of the old pupils, banded to Mrs. Cartwright a handsome afternoon tea set, and the present pupils gave her a salad bowl and dishes. Miss Barbara Cartwright was also the reci- < pient of a gold bangle. Mrs. Cartwright ex- l pressed her regreat at leaving PukeariJhe, ; where she had made many warm, friends. She I would carry with her unany recollections of i their kindness, and thanked them most heartily for .their presents to herself and Miss Cart- i wright. "For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow," ; was most heartily sung. Mr. J. Robinson, as ; usual, acted efficiently as M.C., the music ; being contributed by Mrs. Blanchard, Misses ; W. Murray, Sims (New Plymouth), Hazel < Wells and Mr. L. Spurr. Songs were rendered by Miss Cudby (encored). Miss Smith (Urenui) (encored), Messrs. G. Martin, Lambert (Pukearuhe’s Harry Lauder), who was in great voice, and the school children. The supper was served by the ladies, and was a credit to ttose who provided it. Mr. Luxton thanked the visitors for playing and singing, and “Auld Lang Syne" brought a record gathering to a close. It is stated that the property at Pukearuhe recently purchased from Mr. A. Sorensen, by Mr. Hobbs, has again been disposed at an 1 advance of £l5 per acre, making a total of 1 £75 per acre.

Mr. C. Musker, of Wai-toi-toi, in preparation for the coming unliking season, Is at present erecting a shed and yards on his property at Wai-toi-toi. The usual monthly meeting of the Ati Awa troop of Frontiersmen was held in tte Urenui library on Saturday evening last, when troopleader J. Ross presided over a good attendance of members. Two new members wpre proposd, and amongst other business transacted was the alteration of the night of meeting from the last Saturday to the last Friday in each month. The Saturday haW-holiday is now being observed in Urenui, and the public library, which was formerly open for the exchange of books on Saturday evenings, has changed to Friday.

Mr. T. Taylor, lately (manager of the Lepperton dairy factory, has arrived in Wai-toi-toi, and has taken charge of the local factory, which it is expected will be opened to milk suppliers in a day or so. This will be welcome news to farmers, as a number of them have a goo'il many cows In, and more are calving every day. During the period several alterations have been made in tie factory, notably the re-construction of the whey sump, which is being tiled—an improvement which will no doubt be appreciated by the staff. The annual (meeting of the Wai-toi-toi Dairy Company takes place at the factory at \ on Wednesday, August 10, when tha

sixth annual report and balance sheet will be placed before shareholders. Three directors will have to be elected in place of Messrs. Baker, Cannon, and Johnson, who retire by rotation, and are eligible for re-election. Though the prospects for tte price for the coming season for both cheese and butter have been considerably enhanced by the unfortunate drought in Great Britain, farmers would do well to bear in mind that high prices are of no use unless they can deliver the goods, and every provision should be made against a similar condition of affairs in this country by providing as much artificial food for tte cows as possible. WHAREROA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A very successful Sunday School concert was held in the Whareroa Hall last week, and reflected credit on the teachers for tke|r training of the pupils. The following was the programme:—Opening speech, D’Arcy Hicks; song, "Some Folks Do" children; (lancing steps, Evajpind Joyce Hicks; recitation, "Little Ring .TPippln" Bernice Marra; song, “In An Ql«i Fashioned TowU" Freda and May Walker; ( recitation, “Three Pretty Mice” Andrew Walker; cantata, "Tho Magic Wood" children; song, "Baggy Breeches" Mavis and Edna -Death; song, "Two Little Girls in Blue" Joyce and Ava Hicks; tableau, "The Snow Man; recitation, "Not Understood” Mavis Death; chorus, "We’ve Been Chums for Fifty Years" children; song,

"Good Night" cbjjdren. On behalf of the residents of the district, Mr. Hicks presented Mrs. Wicker with an afternoon set and a copper kettle for her work done ns superintendent of the Sunday School, and also wished her every good luck in her new sphere. Mrs. Walker suitably replied. The poster and comic fancy dress ball hold at Whareroa on Friday night, drew a large crowd from all round the district. The judges (Miss A. Baliantyne and Mrs. S. Larcomb), had difficulty in picking the best costumes, as all were good. The following received prizes:—'Poster costumes: Ladies, Ist “V.C. Stout,” represented by Miss McPherson; 2nd "Cooper’s Seeds of Success," Miss Benton ; highly commended "Reckitt’s Blue," Miss -Macpherson. Gents. Ist "West and Latham," Mr. A. B. Robertson; 2nd "Cigarettes,” Mr E. Death; highly commended "Wounded Hero," Mr. Coleman. Prizes for the best fancy dress were awarded to: Ladies, Ist “Magpie,” Miss Robertson; 2nd "Vanity," Miss H. Amos; highly commended "Aviator,” Mrs. Latham. Gents, Ist "Chinaman," Mr. A. Smith; 2nd

"Order of the Bath,” Mr. Latham; Highly commended "Clerk of Course," Mr. B. Bloor. The following were the dresses worn:—• Messrs.'Robertson ."West and Latham," West "Fireman,” B. Bloor “Clerk of Course,” E. Death "Cigarettes," Bradley "Fireman," C. Robertson. "Tops',A. Smith "Chinaman," Latham "Order of the Bath," W. Thomey “Nigger Giri,” L. Bloor “Clown," J. S. Amos "Sailor," Coleman "Wounded Hero," The ladies In poster or fancy were:—’Misses McPherson "V.C. Stout," M. MacPherson "Rockett's Blue," Benton "Cooper's Seeds,” H. Amos "Vanity," A. Hay “Dutch Cleaner," A.' Blake "Miss E. Sewell’s Fancy Work," G. Blake "Thompson and Blake Vulcanisers," Field "School Girl," Robertson "Magpie," Hicks "Whareroa Social Hall," Mesdames Saul "Clement's Broad," W. Mills "Bell Tea," Latham "Aviator,” As usual Mr. Tobeck sup- y plied first class music, while the ladies provided a bountiful supper. Great interest was taken in the waltzing competition, the judges being Messrs. T. Gardiner of Manaia, and C. Voullaire, who gave every satisfaction, ar. Gardiner kindly explained tie faults most commonly found in competitors. The maiden waltzing competition was won by Mr. H. Laurent and Miss E. Laurent. The open waltzing competition proved a tie for Mr. H. Laurent and Miss E. Laurent, and Mr. E. Murphy and Miss B-enton. In the final contest the former couple were again the winners.

The local factory opened again last Tuesday, when a good number of suppliers started their new season.