DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 14 March 1922, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

TARATA—PUKEHO. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A tennis match between Tarata and Inglewood took place on the local courts an Saturday, February 25, and resulted in a win for the visiting team by 11 sets, 108 games, to 9 sets, 86 games. The following are the ecores (Tarata players being mentioned first): —Men’s Singles: Archdall beat C. Therkleson, 7—2; Thompson beat Wilson, 7 —6; Paterson lost to Osborne, I—7; Campbell lost to T. Therkleson, 5—7; Bishell beat Kilpatrick, 7 —6; Standish lost to Sutherland, I—7; Sowry beat Hart, 7 —o. Men’s Doubles: Archdall and Thompson beat C. Therkleson and Wilson, 7 —5; Paterson and Campbell beat T, Therkleson and Kilpatrick, 7 —5; Bishell and Standish lost to Osborne and Sutherland, o—7. Ladies’ Singles: Miss Paterson lost to Miss Esse, 2 —6; Mrs. Morrison lost to Mrs. Armstrong, 3—fl; Mrs. Blackbume lost to Miss Wilson, 2—6; Miss Waite beat Mrs. Carmine, 6 —4. Ladies’ Doubles: Miss Paterson and Mrs. Morrison lost to Miss Esse and Mrs. Armstrong, o—6; Mrs. Blackburne and Miss Waite lost to Miss Wilson and Mrs. Carmine, I—6. Combined Doubles: Miss Paterson and Archdall beat Miss Esse and C. Therkleson, 7 —6; Mrs. Morrison and Thompson beat Mrs. Armstrong and Wilson, 7 —2; Mrs. Blackbume and Paterson lost to Miss Wilson and Osborne, 4—7; Miss Waite and Campbell lost to Mrs. Carmine and T. Thekrleson, s—-7.5 —-7.

A return match between the two teams was played on the Inglewood courts on Saturday, March 4, when the local team was again defeated, Inglewood securing II sets, 99 games, and Tarata 7 sets, 76 games. Following are the scores (Tarata players being mentioned first): —Men’s Singles: Archdall beat Nicholls, 7 —3; Thompson lost to C. Therkleson, 3—7; Campbell lost to T. Therkleson, 2 —7; Paterson lost to Sutherland, I—7; Cameron lost to Kilpatrick. 2 —7; Greenwood lost to Rosier, 6—7; Sowry beat Wilson, 7—6; Blackbume beat Hart, 7 —6. Men’s Doubles: Archdall and Greenwood beat Nicholls and C. Therkleson, 7 —6; Thompson and Bishell lost to T. Therkleson and Sutherland 47 l Campbell and Paterson beat Kilpatrick and Rosier, 7 —3; Sowry and Cameron beat Wilson and Hart, 7 —2. Ladies’ Singles: Miss Paterson lost to Miss Esse, I—6; Mrs. Morrison lost to Mrs. Climie, I—6; Miss Waite lost to Mrs. Carmine, 5 — 6: Mrs. Blackbume beat Miss Evans. 6—l. Ladies’ Doubles: Miss Paterson and Mrs. Morrison lost to Miss Esse and Mrs. Climie, I—6; Mrs. Blackbume and Miss Waite lost to Mrs. Carmine and Miss Evans, 2 —o. A match between Tarata and Kaimata is to be played on the local courts next Saturday, March 11. Given a fine day a very enjoyable afternoon should be spent. On Friday, March 3, the Pukeho school picnic was held in the Pukeho school grounds, in ideal weather. Quite a large crowd gathered, and a very, pleasant afternoon was spent. Visitors were present from all surrounding dis- | triets. The races and games were got off in fine style under the management of Messrs. W. Drake, S. George and H. Lambert. There was a lively half-hour for the children when Mr. W. Drake let half-a-dozen young goats loose, and the children were able to take home as a prize the one they caught. During the afternoon the crowd adjourned to the school-room, where Mr. Lambert (chairman) presented the prizes, each child receiving a book. Great praise is due to Master Tommy Hartigan. who has not missed one day from school for the past three years.

In the evening a. dance took place in the Pukeho schoolroom. The music for the dancing was supplied by Messrs. A. Elliott, D. Burr, W. Drake, Volzke, and Mrs. S. George. Mr. S. George carried out the duties of M.C, in his usual courteous manner, and kept things moving merrily till well into th? morning, many of the dancers arriving home well after daylight. A duet was sung by Messrs. Fairhurst and Jury, and was thoroughly enjoyed by all present. The supper, which was provided by the ladies of the district, was much appreciated. The proceeds from the night’s entertainment were devoted to the funds of the school committee.

The farmers are now very busy in these districts dipping their sheep, and also carting out the autumn feed for their cows, who have nobly done their duty for fld per lb butter-fat. Many pleasant afternoons are spent by the ladies of Pukeho on Mrs. S. George’s croquet court. The many friends of Mrs. W. Drake are pleased to see her about again after some weeks of suffering with a sprained ankle. WHAREHUIA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The local bachelors are to be congratulated on the success of their ball, which was held in the hall on Friday evening last. The boys’ luck was evidently in, for the night* previous and the one following were anything but good as far as the weather conditions were com .rued. To say that the ball was a complete success does not express the feelings of those present, for everyone said it °was the best dance they had ever attended in the district. The floor in first-class order, and the music, which was supplied by Mrs. Bianchi’s orchestra of four instruments, was a treat to dance to. Supper arrangements were in the hands of the bachelors, who attended to this part of the programme very well indeed, seeing that this was the first occasion that they had ever undertaken this task. The duties of M.’sC. were ably carried out by Mr. L. Kerrisk and Mi\ A. Chard, assisted by Mr. B. E. Richmond. During the evening extras were played by the Misses Wilmshurst, Carter and Forbes, and Messrs. Barley man and Phillips. Last Monday evening a meeting of householders and all interested was held in the local schoolroom to arrange a date, etc., for the annual school picnic and sports. It was decided to hold the function on Thursday next, the 16th, in Mr. W. Ilosking’s paddock. A strong committee has been set up to carry the affair through, so a good day’s fun is in store for all "’ho attend. Quite a number of running and cycle events, as well as numerous competitions, will be on the programme. A dance is to be held in the hall in the evening to wind up huia’s big event of the year. The bachelors’ ball was voted a huge success by all who were present, but if

“Dame Rumor*’ is correct their efforts are going to be eclipsed by the spinsters, w’ho have arrangements in full swing for a return ball on March 24. A strong committee of young ladies has been set up to push the dance along, and the services of Mrs. Bianchi’s orchestra have been obtained, so those who contemplate visiting these parts for a dance should not miss this golden opportunity. For some time now several of the local farmers have read with envy of the sterling qualities of lucerne as a fodder, but, after having unsuccessfully

I tried to grow it, have at last given it up as a bad job, or at least most of them have. This season Mr. R. Wellington tried his hand at the game, and has come out on top, for he has a paddock alongside the local church that is well worth going to look at, the crop now being several inches in height. HURFORD ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A mass meeting of the executive committee of the Omata branch of the Farmers’ Union was held at Omata on Wednesday night for the purpose of deciding on a day and arranging a programme for the farmers’ picnic, which is to be held in Mr. Ansford’s paddock. It was decided to hold the picnic on Wednesday, March 15, and a very interesting programme was drawn up, which should provide amusement for young and old. There was a little diversity o-f opinion upon the advisability of holding horse events on account of the danger, but as other picnic parties hold these events w.thout accidents it was thought the Omata farmers’ picnic should be no exception to the rule, more especially as a separate paddock is provided for these events, which include: “Donkey” race, owners riding each other’s horse, the last being the winner, best ladies’ or gent’s hack, saddling race, and a school pony event. Should time permit there will be a ladies’ driving competition. An animal race should cause a great deal of laughter, each competitor to drive an animal of some kind (except a. horse or dog) on a string. From all accounts there will be a variety of starters. Tug-of-war, married v. single, 8 men aside, potato race, and many other novelty events are included in tlie programme, besides the races for children and adults. It is to be hoped we will be favored with a fine day, as that is all that is required now to provide an enjoyable day’s outing. Although the picnic is run by this branch o-f the Farmers’ Union, it is open to all farmers of the district, and should be a good opportunity for making new friends and renewing old acquaintances. The Hur ford School picnic was held on Friday, 10th inst., in ideal weather, and a very enjoyable day was sppnt. Great interest is being taken in the forthcoming Jersey demonstration on Mr. Luxton’s property at Omata on March 20.