INGLEWOOD.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 April 1922, Page 2

INGLEWOOD.

SWINE HUSBANDRY. (From Our Own Correspondent.) At last the settlers of the Inglewood district are to have their wish, expressed some months ago, realised, namely, an address is to be given in the Parish Hall on Saturday, May 6, by the inspector in “Swine Husbandry,” commonly called “Pig Farming.” As the address is to be given in the afternoon on market day, there should be a record gathering of farmers to hear it. Especially considering the important position the pig occupies in the affairs of this portion of Taranaki. It is here that the Inglewood Co-operative Bacon Curing Company is situated. A company whose influence is felt throughout North Taranaki at any rate. It will, perhaps, be news to a good many to learn that more than 6000 pigs were dealt with at this Company’s factory at Inglewood last year, a number that this year’s working is expected to exceed very considerably. Pigs come here for conversion into human food from quite outside sources. Some have even been supplied, it is said, from beyond Mt. Messenger. As outside buyers are represented here, it will be seen that quite a large proportion of the farmers are directly interested in the subject matter of this address offered them on May 6. If the settlers do not respond to this opportunity they cannot blame anyone but themselves.

EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCE. The euchre party and dance held In the Town Hall on Thursday, in aid o>f the Soldiers’ Memorial fund, was, in spite of the weather, a huge success. Visitors were present from New Plymouth, Waitara, and Stratford. Though full, the floor was not uncomfortably crowded, and was in excellent condition, eliciting many expressions of appreciation from the dancers, as also did the music supplied by Messrs. E. Rogers and K. Lawson, cornet and piano respectively. The supper also received its meed of praise, its excellence being proved by the inroads made in it, Mr. Lealand being responsible. The euchre competition, under the able conduct of Mrs. Evans and Mr. W. H. Eagar, and in which 12 tables were engaged, resulted in Mrs. Grant taking first ladies’ prize, and Mrs. Reid second (which those ladies redonated to the funds for which the party was organised), and Mr. Winstanley first gents’ prize with Mr. Tomlin second. The committee obtained and thoroughly deserved great praise for the work they had so successfully done. No pains had been spared. Decorations with ferns, flags, etc., were much appreciated, and so pleased were all concerned that a repetition is more than probable. At any rate this success shows what can be done when arrangements are entrusted to capable hands.

PERSONAL. It is with much regret that older settlers here learned to-day of the death of Mrs. Tarry, of Ngatoro, Mo .in tain 1 Road, wife of Mr. James Tarry, one of the best known of the earlier settlers in the district, and much sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband and two daughters. Mr. Neilson, clerk to the Inglewood County Council, has just received notice that he has completed his professional accountancy at the recent university examination, held in Marche

Mr. F. Bond, the well knoWn local builder and timber merchant, with a view to catering for the requirements of this progressive district, has just received from Home a large indent order of papers, friezes, and borders. These comprise the latest designs and the prices are particularly moderate. Those requiring their houses renovated during the coming winter months should not fail to inspect this stock.