DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 September 1921, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

PUNIHO. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A deputation consisting of the Rev. Coleman, two parishioners from Warea, and two from Puniho, approached Mr. C. Wells, of Warea, on the 14th inst., with a view to obtaining a section of land suitable to build the new Anglican Church. They were, very successful in their efforts, for Mr. Wells generously told them to take as much as was required. It is rumored that the building of this church is to be commenced, the committee having enough funds in hand to start the work. It is some years ago since the fund for this building was started. Then, owing to the outbreak of the war, it was allowed to lapse, until a short time ago the Rev. Coleman again took the matter up, with the results stated above. This church is needed here, as the nearest one is seven Or

eight miles away, and the settlers do not feel like driving that distance to attend H.C. in the early hours of a Sunday morning. The local school re-opened on the 13th

The Newall Road School Committee decided not to re-open their school until the epidemics of scarlet fever and sore throats have abated. There is an abundance of feed in the district at present, the recent rains having brought away the grass, especially where the paddocks have had a liberal top dressing of basic slag. Another reason for the abundance of feed was the lesson the farmers learnt by the spring of 1920, and the consequence was a lot

,more feed in the nature of oats, carrots, etc., was grown this year. The results may easily be seen by the factory returns. Some of the herds are averaging 301bs milk per cow, which is a record for this time of the year in this district. The tests are not quite as high as this time last season, but when one takes into consideration the milk yield and the amount of green oats that is being fed to the cows the tests are quite satisfactory. Messrs. Moffit and Goodwin have disposed of most of their sheep and have joined the ranks of the dairy farmers this season. This will mean that another 200 or more cows will be milked here this year. The directors of Brooklands Dairy Co. have decided, on account of the larger number of cows supplying the factory, to instal a new 850 gal. vat in the place of the present 700 gal. one. A committee, under the direction of Mr. J. McEldowney, have arrangements well in hand for the send off to Mr. W. Thomas. It is hoped to have this function before the Okato ball.

The final wind up of the mill dances is to take place on a date to be arranged early next month. Full particulars of same will appear in this paper. Miss Muriel Pearson is at present on a visit to Christchurch. RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The ball as a wind up of the Bowling Club’s euchre parties, etc., was a great success as regards funds and pleasure, £23 or thereabouts being taken at the door. The ladies lost no time in preparing a sit down supper and the gentlemen decorated the hall in grand style. Messrs. Paton and Hunter were M.C.'s,

while the orchestra consisted of four instruments. As much food was left over, afternoon tea was served in the hall next day, which was sale day, and brought over £3. The Rev. Coleman, of the Anglican Church, is busy preparing candidates for confirmation when the Bishop visits the district.

A very quiet wedding took place at New Plymouth recently, when Miss Joyce, fourth daughter of Mr. S. Tylee, of Spotswood (late of Kahui Road), was married to Mr. H. Larkin, of Warea. Miss Myra Tylee was bridesmaid and Mr. Ashly best man. The many friends of one of our latest brides, Mrs. M. Kidd( nee Miss Hilda Wright), will be pleased to hear she has recovered from an operation for appendicitis and is able to return to her home again.

At the Pungarehu Catholic Church last Wednesday, Miss Mary (Molly), only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Byrnes, was married to Mr. R. Fleming, eldest son of Mr. W. Fleming, both of the Kahui Road. The bride wore a crepe de chine dress trimmed with pearls, etc., and a long train lined with shell pink georgette. A beautifully worked veil was attached to her head, with circulars of clusters of large pearls and she also carried a large bouquet of cream and shell pink flowers, with long white streamers of satin ribbon. The little daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Pat Fleming were bridesmaids, and both looked very pretty. The eldest was in pale blue crepe de chine with black hat with pink blue streamers and carrying a cream and pink bouquet, while the younger wore an overdress of canary ninon over silk, and canary hat to match, trimmed with forget-me-nots, and carried a canary colored bouquet. Mr. Richie, brother of the groom, was best man, and Mr. A. Gilloohly groomsman. After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the bride’s home. The bride’s mother received her guests in a handsome dress of black charmeuse, silk trimmed with jet, and hat to match. The bridegroom’s mother was also attired in black silk. The bride’s going away dress was a dark brown costume with fur and henna hat. The happy couple left by car for Wanganui, where the honeymoon is to be spent. Mrs. W. R. Wright presided at the organ, and the church had been prettily decorated.

PUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The moist, warm weather of the past few days has imparted quite a different tint of color to the pastures,-and we are no longer faced with brown, hare fields. Although no heavy rain has fallen, the growth of the grass is very noticeable, and on the fatin and in the garden the change is, welcomed; all plants seem to have sprung into life with the change of weather. The cows are milking well, and the benefit derived from the moisture and warmth is general. A nasty disease seems to have attacked most of our feline friends in the vicinity of the village, and hardly a "pussy” is left to let others know the symptoms of the complaint. The family pet, the mater familias as well as Grandpa Thomas, have all gone west. It is to be hoped that the complaint will not infect the dogs also. Those who trip “the light fantastic” can look forward to a really good time on the evening of the 23rd (Friday). The committee in charge of the plain and fancy dress ball are leaving no stone unturned to make the function the event of the season, and it is hoped the public will patronise the ball, as it will be the last held in aid of the Memorial Fuad. It is expected that the concert

so kindly promised will be arranged for, but the means of conveying the singers in and out from New Plymouth is, so far, not available. Unfortunately we cannot guarantee sufficient patronage to provide a taxi for the party, even supposing a couple of hundred people attended the concert—the expense of a taxi would take half the proceeds, if not more, and the Memorial Fund would not increase to a very great extent. A considerable amount of sickness is reported, although there is happily nothing of a serious nature in this and the surrounding district. The Springboks-New Zealand match was doubtless the cause of much argument, but surely not more interesting than the Puniho versus Parihaka-Pun-garehu match, which was played on Saturday last. In spite of the wet weather, the teams were full of energy, and the game played at Warea was a hard one. and resulted in a “draw.” The first half resulted in the local team scoring nine times against Puniho six, but for the last half, Puniho scored three times, and when play ended, a tie was recorded.