DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 July 1922, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

WAI-TOI-TOI—URENUI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The schoolroom at Pukearuhe was crowded on Friday evening last on the occasion of the usual fortnightly euchre party and dance, and as the series progresses considerable interest is being evinced as to the probable winner of the points’ prize, which will be awarded at the close of the season. Some forty-eight ladies and gentlemen took part in the proceedings, and after some interesting play, Mrs. P. Care}’, with nine ’games, secured the handsome dress piece which constituted the ladies’ prize, the cake of sandsoap, which represented the booby, being carried off by Mrs. H. Thompson. With ten games to his credit. Mr. Rlkiana (Wai-toi-toi) gained first honors amongst the gentleman, being awarded a box of handkerchiefs and a \ieck tie, whilst Mr. W. Smith, for winning the least number of games received a box of matches. After a bountiful supper was handed round, a few hours’ dancing was indulged in, the music being contributed by Messrs. Martin and Rikiana, Mr. H. Moeller filling the role of M. n . efficiently. Active preparations are now being made for the children’s plain and fancy dress ball, which takes place in Urenul on August 4, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to school grounds improvement fund. Regular rehearsals are now being held, and it is expected there will be a large number of handsome dresses Some good hauls of schnapper have recently been made by fishing enthusiasts just off Urenui in an open boat, and as the fish have been generously distributed amongst the residents the luck of the fishermen has been greatly appreciated by the recipients of the delicacy. A collision occurred on the Okoke Road on Sunday last between a motor lorry owned by Mr. J. Marsh and a dray driven by Mr. G. Zimmerman, which resulted in both shafts of the latter being broken, together with a portion of the harness. None of the occupants of either vehicle suffered Injuries. Members of the committee appointed to go into the matter of raising funds towards the proposed improvements to the Urenui Hall are reminded that a meeting Is to be held in Urenui on Monday evening next, the 24th Inst. A full attendance is requested in order that the scheme may be fully discussed. Mr. O’Hanlon, who recently purchased the homestead and some 200 acres' of Mr. S. J. Sutton’s property at the Mimi, has now taken up his residence in this locality, and It is understood will milk a herd of some seventy cows during the coming season. Mr. Sutton will still continue dairying, and intends building on the remaining portion of his farm fronting the main north road. Mr. Lucas, builder, of Waitara. hns made a start on Mr. J. Rockett’s new residence at Wai-toi-toi, who, since the destruction by fire of his former house, has been residing in Urenui. No doubt the new building will be completed in time to enable Mr. and ,Mrs. Rockett to tak£ up their residence there b: fore the busy season commences. A meeting of suppliers of the Wai-toi-toi dairy factory was held on Tuesday last, for the purpose of determining whether it would be advisable to enlarge the present buttermaking plant in order to be in a position to manufacture butter from the whole of the milk supply if necessary at any period of the season. There was a large attendance, Mr. J. T. Phillips (chairman of directors) occupying the chair. The position was fully placed before t’m meeting, it being explained that though present plant was sufficient to cope, wi- I’m supply of cream in the early portion and latter end of the season, and aiso to deal with the manufacture of whey butter, it was really never intended as a dual plant and if this was deserved it would be necessary to make extensive alterations. It was eventually decided to alter the present churn to enable the cream supply of some 800 cows being dealt with. By this means it is thought that as the larger majority of suppliers are in favor of cheese manufacture, those whom it suited to bring cream for butter mn’-inrr would be amply accommodated. The sr ‘pry also read the balance sheet for the paf!< -eason’s working, which will be presented nt the annual meeting to bo held on August ft. from which it was shown that the affairs of the company are in a sound financial position. Although there is still a considerable quantity of cheese as yet unsold, it was estimated that there would be a. progressive payment of Id on butter-fat supplied during the year, making a total pay-out up to date of Is l%d. On the motion of Mr. F. Morris, seconded by Mr. Gordon Salway, it was agreed to leave the matter of arranging the date of re-opening the factory for the manufacture of either butter or cheese in the hands of directors. A function -which is always looked forward to with interest by returned soldiers and their friends is the Returned Soldiers’ Ball, which is to 1 be held in the Uruti Hall on Friday, July 28, tins being the second annual event of this kind held in that settlement. No doubt, as the Uruti boys always patronise the Urenui fixture, there will be a large attendance from this end of the district, and it is needless to say they will be made most thoroughly welcome, as Uruti Is justly famed for the cordial manner in which they always receive their visitors. An efficient orchestra is to be engaged for the evening, and a liberal supper will be provided.

MOKAU-—AWAKING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A meeting of the Mokau Harbor Board was held on the 13th Inst., Mr. S. Whitehead being in the chair. An application from the Mokau Dairy Factor}’ to link up its propected tram line with the wharf was giarited, subject to the traffic to the latter being safeguarded. Matters in connection with the snagging punt were considered, and several small accounts passed for payin wt. The school concert and social in aid of the school funds was held in the Mokau Hall on Saturday, July 15, and proved a. pronounced success. Great praise is due to the organisers. Miss Murray (teacher), and the members of the school committee (especially their energetic secretary, Mr. J. L. McDonald) for providing such an enjoyable evening’s entertainment, which was really not a concert, for the items were given between the dances. The children acquitted themselves admirably. Miss Murray is to be congratulated on her able coaching of her pupils in their different parts. Each item was a gem, but special mention should be made of the singing of Miss Mary Wetne, and the humorous recitation by little Cedric Sampson, the 6-year-old son of Mr. Allan Sampson, of Mokau. This little man walked on and delivered his part in a manner which many adults would do well to copy. Then the rag-time songs of another little chap—a Maori bov named Georgia Macdonald —were well worth the double encores they received. Mrs. Lal Black’s little pupils. Misses Belie Sampson and Ida Hansen sang that charming little song, "Hiawatha’s Melody of Love””in fine style. Another song, "Sweethearts,” sung by Misses Chrissie Stewart and Lily Winiata was most enjoyable. Misses Katherine Waterson and Mrytle Carlson gave a sWcet rendering of a pathetic little song entitled "Baby's Tears.” The same two pupils also sang a very pretty little song, “Mammy’s Sonny Honey Boy” very nicely, while the song, "Everybody Calls Me Honey,” was magnificently sung by Mary Wetne and Lily Miniata, the former possessing a voice of particularly fine range and sweetness. Songs were excellently rendered by two Maori visitors from Pio-Pio. Miss Huia and Mr. Henry. Fiestelass dance music was rendered by Mrs. Chrlstofferson, Miss J. Stewart, Miss Ida Hansen, and Mr. F. Northern. Mrs. Christofferson gave a recitation in her usual humorous style. A dainty supper was provided by the ladies, and after this, Mr. 7. L. McDonald, secretary of the school committtee, in a few well chosen words, thanked the people for their attendance, and also those who had assisted in any way to make the function the success it was. Three hearty cheers were given for the school children, their teacher, and the school committee. The ladies present were:—Mrs. Sheen, black silk and ninon; Mrs. Bhtikle. black crepe de chine, pink silk; Mrs. N. Clifton, black taffeta silk: Mrs. A. Samncnn black silk voile, white silk blouse; Mrs. wnsen, fawn silk pop’in : Mrs. Fincham. vuncV <fktrt, pink silk voile blouse: Mrs. Lal *tei»ordeon-pleat-ed grey' charmeuee; Mra. vvixiiehead, hXa»k

taffeta silk; Mrs. F. Wolfe, black ninon, and white silk; Mrs. G. Waterson, cream silk voile; Mrs. A. Blanchard, pale blue silk blouse, black skirt; Mrs. Glen Wetne, pink silk voile; Mrs. Johnson, ereaim crepe de chine; Mrs. Pirama, brown silk poplin; Mrs. Brown', fawn silk; Mrs. Lake, check silk; Mrs. H«ttu Phillips, navy blue chiffon; Miss Murray, pretty white silk voile and filet lace; Miss J. Stewart, prety pink silk voile; Miss Avery, cream charmeuse, overdress of net; Miss N. Thomson, charming dress of black lace; Miss Wolfe, black silk and velvet; Miss Whitehead, jazz voile; Miss D. Whitehead, gi-ey charmeuse; Miss Scott, pink silk, overdress of net; Miss B. Sampson, pale blue ’tricollne; Miss Winiata, white silk. On Saturday, Mr. Woods, M.R.C.V.S. (of the stock division of Department of Agriculture), will deliver a lecture on "The Aihnent of Stock-.” A football match, Maoris v. Awakino, will be played at Awakino on Saturday, July 22. It is rumored that Mr. A. J. Haldane, of the Awakino Post Office, is shortly to be transferred. The general public will regret this, If correct, or Mr. Haldane has always proved himself a courteous and painstaking officer. The Tongaporutu Football Club are giving a ball in the Tongaporutu Hall this week. As the Tongaporutuites always put a top notch function on, there is sure to be a big crowd, and everyone may be assured of having a jolly good time. Whispers are afloat that Awakino is holding a big fancy dress aixi poster ball In a few weeks. The district is in quite a. gay and festive mood. Mr. Jack Lowe, of Awakino, was married to Mrs. Stevenson, widow of the late Mr. Stevenson, of Auckland, last month. They will reside at Awakino. OAKURA. (From a Correspondent.) A very successful plain and fancy dress social was held in the district hall on Tuesday evening in aid of the funds of the New Plymouth Agricultural Society. The social was organised by Mrs. Knight, Mrs. Honeyfield. Mrs. Bell and Mrs. Morris, and the result should be very gratifying indeed. The floor was In perfect condition, and the music, supplied by Mr. F. Boulton, left nothing to be desired. Some of the older identities were overheard to say that, they could not resist the temptation of having a dance.

The number r of fancy costumes in evidence was not very large, but were very effective and varied. Mrs. Nichols, of New Plymouth, acted as judge, and awarded prizes to Miss L. Honeyfield “Corncob,” Miss Luxton "Harem Lady,” Miss Myrtle Gatenby "Fashions” (special) : Mr. R. Gatenby "Cowboy,” Mr. Ken. Honeyfield "Clown.” In addition to the prize winners the following appeared in fancy dress: Miss I. Honeyfield (Prince Charming), Miss E. Gatenby (Stars and Stripes), Miss Paterson (Indian), Miss C. Honeyfield (Spanisli Dancing Girl), Miss I. Gower (Gipsy Fortune Teller), Mrs. Kells (Quaker Girl), Mrs. Knight (Red Cross Nurse), Miss A. Longley (Claire de Lune), Miss I. Penwarden (Night), Miss I. Wilkins (Express GuWe), Mr. J. Honeyfield (Charlie Chaplin). The social opened with a promenade waltz in which more than 70 couples took part. Visitors came from every district between New Plymouth and Okato, and the room was filled to its utmost capacity. A first-class sit-down supper was provided by a committee of ladies Iwho had previously decorated the supper room and tables. Almost immediately after supper the prizes for fancy costumes were distributed by Mr. Guy Bell, who, in a few well chosen words, thanked those who had, organised the social and those who lent a willing hand in making it a success. A ready sale was found for the small goods remaining over, and a. cake was raffled, being won by Miss K. E. Morris. Afr. Swan was lucky in securing a two-pound parcel of tea in another raffle. Miss Coates kindly contributed a song and also responded to a well merited encore. During the week a two-headed calf was born to a cow belonging to Mr. Fred Jury, who intends having the "freak” stuffed and preserved. On Saturday, July 15, Tataraimaka again paid a visit to Oakura, and defeated the Okuraites in crib, five hundred and euchre by a total of 58 games to 57. On Tuesday, Mr R. Syme, Agricultural Instructor to the Education Board, visited the school, and spoke to the children on the subject of agricultural clubs and calf rearing competitions. A few of the children have decided to take part In the competitions this year,