DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 May 1922, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

TARIKI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A meeting was held at Mr. Twigg’s real- 1 deace last Monday evening for the purpose of forming a cribbage club. There were nine players present, Mr. C. Therkiesou being elected chainman. After some discussion it was decided to form a club, to be known «s the “Manganui Cribbage Club.” Mr. Sumers wafl elected captain and Mr. H. Swanson lion, secretary. It was also decided to hoM a weekly practice in a room kindly lent for the pm pose by Mr. Twigg. Although newly formed, the club is already supported by quite a number of keen players, who are eagerly anticipating contests with other chibs in the near future, and feel confident of being able to hold their PUNGAEEHU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Seasonable weather prevailed for the opening of the shooting season aud a few sports were to be seen in this district. Pheasants are few and far between in the locality of Pungarehu, but I believe they exist in small numbers at Parthaka, where they find more cover than in the more open country near the beach. Local anglers have reluctantly said “goodbye”to another fishing season, and fly and reel are put by until the spring. Some very fair "baskets” have been reported, and followers of Isaac Walton from New Plymouth and Opunake were to be frequently seen trying their luck in the streams of this district during the season. The united service which was held in the hall at Rahotu on Aaaac Day was well attended, there being hardly standing room for those who were not early. The speakers were attentively listened to, the service throughout being most impressive, and the memory of the gallant lads wto were in the landing at Gallipoli, as well as those who fought and died iu France, came back to each one

Tliat very little Interest is taken in the meeting of householders was evidenced by the fact that only the five members who now form the school committee were present at the meeting on Monday evening, April 24. It is a pity that this spirit of apathy is so prevalent in country districts, but unfortunately for the children concerned parents are either too busy or too indiffernt to the cause of education to attend the householders' meeing. The two new members (Messrs. Hamil and McKenna) will doubtless prove a strong addition for good to those members of the old committee who were re-elected. Mr. W. T. Guild was again chosen as chairman and secretary for the current year. Messrs. O'Neil and Mathews also retaining their places.

I understand that a movement is on foot to establish technical school classes for the benefit of the upper standards of school children on this coast, a movement which should receive the hearty support of parents and teachers. In connection with this matter, the secretary of the Taranaki Education Board visited the local school yesterday to make enquiries regarding a suitable building for the holding of woodwork classes for boys and cookery closes for girls. Pungarehu is centrally situated and residents should grasp this opportunity and spare no effort to get the scheme in motion. I am Informed that help has already been offered by Mr. Harold ‘Symons to cart the necessary metal for building a. concrete ctimney in the supperroom of the hall, where the classes will be held when the scheme is formulated. This is a good offer, and it is confidently expected that with the help of tho hall tee and residents, no barrier will ex’st to prevent this progressive step, as it means so much to the children on this coast, who will by this means be coming more into line with their city friends.

Mr. Harold Symons was the successful tenderer for the carting of" metal for the addition to the dairy company's factory, and a start with the cartage has commenced. Mr. Ehrhoen, a soldier-settler of Parihaka, who is at present an Inmate of the New Plymouth hospital, is reported to be makiug good progress towards recovery. Mrs. Raynor has not yet sufficiently recovered from her Hineses to be able to return tome.

The many friends of Mrs. N. Hessenbuttle will be pleased that she is getting well and hope soon to hear of her complete recovery.

Mr. P. C. Smith has returned from Invercargill. ’ Among recent visitors to the coast mny be mentioned the Misses Lucy and Ruby Smith, of Fitzroy, who have been spending a pleasant holiday at their old home. Mrs. and Miss Campbell, of Okoko, spent the Easter holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Hector Campbell, of Cape Road.

Mr. and Mrs. Harrison, of Tariki, with their daughter, have been >. visiting Rahctn. and spent the Easter holidays with friends there. Mrs. Harrison was until recently in charge of the school at Rahotu, and her many friends were pleased to again see her amongst theen.

Mrs. Joseph, of New Plymouth, and Mrs. Kitehingman. of Urenui, have also been visiting in this district, and have now returned home.

Sports enthusiasts are looking forward to the 17tli of the month, when a meeting will bo held in the Rahotu domain. The prize money is liberal’, and given good weather, no doubt there will be a large attendance. Rahotu- ites are second to none in pleasure and hospitality, and a pleasant time is sure to be spent by patrons of the sports.