DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 October 1921, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

MAHOE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The prospective rural delivery of mails is exercising the minds of local residents, some of whom arc loud In their denunciations of the powers that be, who, while advising people to go on the land, propose to add still another tax to their already overburdened finances. We country folk cannot understand why we should pay £2 per annum for our mail delivery while the fortunate town residents bate theirs delivered twice dally gratis. For the past fortnight this district has been enjoying real fanmers' weather. Housewives complain somewhat of the mud that makes work harder for them, but will be compensated when the factory cheques come to hand. Tie local factory is still just a creamery, but suppliers have benefited by having skim milk to give their calves a good start. Ip all probability it will be the beginning of November before cheese-making commences. At the recent. Jersey’ sales local farmers were well represented both as vendors and purchasers. Mahoe land is eminently suited -for Jersey cattle, and this fart is being realised by present and prospective farmers. Anticipating that dairying is a better proposition than carrying dry stock at present, Mr. uJstin McCarthy has engaged sharemilkers for bis farm on the Upper Palmer Road - , ana is now supplying the local factory. Mr. W. S. S. Singleton has disposed of bis farm on the Duthle Road to Mr. Hugh Taytor, of Pungarehu, at a very satisfactory figure. Mi. and Mrs. Singleton intend paying a visit to their home-land before taking up farming again, in New Zealand. Recent improvements to our school grounds include new fences and gates, the latter built V shape, being a distinct advantage over the old turnstiles. With all the deciduous trees in their spring raiment and the summerhouse almost covered with beautiful white clematis the grounds around the school are a treat to see. The esaxmlnation is fixed for November 2. We extend to both teachers and pupils our sincere wishes for success.

Two weddings of local interest took place recently. On October 28, at the Church of England, Otakeho, Mr. G. P. Guthrie, eldest son of Mr. G. Guthrie, of Manaia Road, was united to Miss Ray Winters, daughter of Mr. T. Winters of Auroa. The bride, who looked charming in white silk, with the orthodox veil and wreath, was attended by ter sister, Miss May Winters, as bridesmaid. Mr. W. Guthrib supported his brother as best man. After the ceremony, about fifty guests were entertained by the bride's parents. The wedding presents were numerous and beautiful, and included many congratulatory telegrams, thus testifying to the popularity of the happy couple who, later, left for Auckland to spend the honeymoon before settling down in their new home on Manaia Road. On the same date, at the Anglican Church, Stratford, a quiet but. pretty wedding was solemnised by the Rev. Howard, the contracting parties being Mr. C. B. Goddard, eldest son of Mr. J. E. G. Goddard, of Te. Awamutu, Waikato, and Miss M. E. Franklyn, daughter of Mr. Franklyn, of Mahoe. The last social of the season was held in aid of the Mahoe Hall fund? on Tuesday last. Owing, no doubt, to the bad weather, as well as the fact tht fawning operations are in full swing, the attendance was not so good as, considering the merits of the cause, it might have been. However, thanks to the energy and generosity of the committee, there is a balane of a fw pounds to bo handed over to the hall committee. Those present spent an enjoyable time. Splendid music was supplied by Mr. V. Hickey In his usual capable manner, and the supper provided left no room for complaints. Mr. P. Mackenzie officiated as M.C. Miss Bell Davy has returned from an enjoyable holiday spent at Wanganui. Miss Bayly is holiday-making in New Plymouth. TARIKI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) On Friday, October 14, a very successful concert and dance was held in the- local hall in aid of the school funds. The children, under the- tuition of Mrs. Harrison, Misses White and Bullot, got through their pieces in a very- pleasing manner, every item being encored. Miss Wreta Trask’s singing (Won’t You Buy My Pretty Flowers) was exceptionally well received, as were the songs given by Mrs. Stephens, Mr. Raes and tte ten little nigger boys. The staging was well got up, and everything went with a swing, so that the large crowd that put in an appearance went home well satisfied with the evening's entertainment. Mr. Walker was M.C. for the dance, while Mrs. Harrison (Piano), Mr. Mueli (violin), assisted by several of the school children with combs, bells, ete, sup-

We are at resent having our share of wet weather, and, like our neighbors, have an abundant supply of spring feed, and all find their milk supply this year is far ahead at the present time as compared with the flush of the season last year.

Stumping and ploughing are in full swing on almost every farm in the district, so our boys will earn their little recreation in the winter months playing football etc.

Another of our boys has got. married and had to shift a sack or two from the chimneys, according to all accounts, as well as provide refreshments for the tin band.