DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 August 1922, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

TATARAIMAKA. » (From Our Own Correspondent.) The last of the fortnightly euchre parties was held on Friday, 4th Inst., and, as usual, was a great success. Mrs. Hoby, Miss Sisley and Miss C. Honeyfield tied for the ladies’ prize, Miss Honeyfield proving the winner in the play-off, and to Miss Sisley went the second prize. Mr. Rex Honeyfield won the gentlemen's prize with Mr. Belshaw second. The points prizes for which non-prizewinners who gained the most point throughout the season were eligible, were presented by the chairman (Mr. Young) to Miss Lina Honeyfield and Mr. Ken Honeyfield. The thanks of all are due to Misses Gatenby, Honeyfield (2), MoGonnel, and Mr. Belshaw, who voluntarily provided the music at all of the social gatherings, which do much towards promoting that spirit of goodwill and fellowship so essential in a small community, and similar in effects, no doubt to the “community singing” that has become so much the vogue of late. Nevertheless, the euchre parties are “no more” till next winter, when once again we hope to have the pleasure of meeting our "last year” victors in the game and conquering them in turn. Great interest was taken in the TaranakiAuckland football match last Saturday, and many motored into town in the hope of seeing Taranaki the winners.. Some of our men also visited the boxing in the evening. Mr. Sam Hawke has been coaching the schoolboys in Rugby. With a little practice they should he formidable rivals of other schools, and by the form they, are showing there should be some "reps” from here in the years to come. The Okato footballers’ ball last Friday drew many of us to "trip the light fantastic toe” till about 2 a„m. on Saturday. A popular dance as it is every year it : only proved its increasing popularity this year, and we can compliment Okato on their succcessful evening, and hope there may be many more such. Mrs. Stan. Hoby, who has been paying her sister, Mrs. Hoby, a short visit, returned to town last week. t Miss McCavi - (Auroa) is the guest of Mrs. McCarty (Petone Road). MIDHIRST. The Midhirst Methodist Ladies Guild met for their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. G. Smith last Wednesday afternoon. The following officers were elected: President, Mrs. Witherford (re-elected), vice-president, Mrs. E. Pickles; secretary, Mrs. P. Harkness (reelected) ; treasurer, Mrs. G. Smith; buyews, Mrs. J. Hall and Mrs. S. Robertson (reelected). During the afternoon a presentation was made to Mrs. C. Kelghtley, who, with her family, are moving from Radnor Road to Stratford. Mrs. Keighttey was one of the first members of the guild, joining about 10 years ago, and right through she has been one of the guild’s most enthusiastic members. Mr. j. Snookes has sold his butchery business and contemplates leaving Mlfihirst shortly. He has been in business in Midhirst for many years and his familiar figure will be missed from amongst us. In consequence of the curtailments and economies enjoined and practised by the Education Department, the Midhirst school committee, in common wltn many others, are finding a difficulty In making ends meet. The

teaching staff have once again eome to the committee’s assistance and have decided to hold a juvenile and adult plain and fancy dress ball. The teachers have put in a lot of time training the children and in arranging for fancy dresses, and for their sake as well as for the sake of the committee’s fhnds, a very successful result is to be hoped for. MOKAU—AWAKING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Awaklno football team was challenged, by the Awaklno Valley Road navvies to a friendly match, the losers to pay for a dinner. The match was played at Awakinq on Saturday, August 12, and resulted in a victory for the home team by 6 to nil. The game was neither very fast nor furious. Mr. Geo. Bignell refereed. The home team consisted of A. J. Haldane (captain), N. Clifton, M. Waterson, McNeice, H. Phillips, Furze, Lake, Adams, Woods, McMillan, J. Smith, Currie, Wanagal, Sullivan and Lacy. The navvies were represented by R. Parr (captain), W. Smith, Foster, Young, F. Wolfe, H. Wolfe, Holygreen, Lash, Stockinan, Lynch, Hunt, Crowley, Harns, Walter and another.

The Awaklno Orchestral Society are busy practising for their concert in aid of the library funds, which takes place on September 8, in the Awakino Hall. As all the available talent of the district is to be requisitioned for service on that night, lovers of music and song can look forward to a treat.

Mr. A. J. Haldane, of the Awakino post office staff, who is on transfer to Auckland, was the recipient of a well-deserved presentation on Saturday, the 12 inst., when the Awakino Football Club (of whidh Mr. Haldane has acted as hnn. secretary for some time past) met at Mr. F. Wolfe’s Awakino house, to wish him success in his new sphere. On behalf of the club, Mr. Lew Jones (president), presented Mr. Haldane with a well-filled purse of sovereigns. In a- few words, Mr- Haldane thanked the club for their generous gift, and wished them many successful seasons on the field. The health of the guest was drunk with musical honors.

The annual general meeting of the shareholders of the Mokau Dairy Factory was held In the Mokau Town Hall on Wednesday. August 16. The full quota of shareholders were present, Mr. W. D. Black being in the chair. General matters were satisfactorily dealt with, and all business In connection with the dairy factory was reported to be in a most’ satisfactory condition. The output, supply of cream, and price of butter-fat. all being on the up grade, things look very rosy, especially as the butter manufactured Is of the very best market grade.

Mr. Bakewell, of the Bank of New Zealand, Waitara, is at present on a business trip to Mokau.

Mr. Garner, general secretary of the Mokau Dairy Factory, Is also visiting our town. Mrs. E. Sampson, of Mokau River, is with her little daughter, at present on a visit to Mrs. A. G. Sampson, Mokau town. It is rumored that Mr. H. Wolfe, son of Mr. F. Wolfe, of Awakino, has been appointed to the vacancy caused by the transfer of Mr. A. J. Haldane to Auckland. Mrs. F. Bailey, Mokau River, is visiting Mrs. N. Clifton, Mokau. Mrs. Lovell, who was injured in a gig accident lately, is improving, and expects to shortly be able to return home. KAIMATA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The busy time is on us again, cows and calves hollowering out all over the countryside, and mud too, up to your knees. It’s a busy time alright, floundering around in it, mornings and evenings. Who wouldn't be a farmer gay? Oh, it’s a shame to take the pay! Yes, it's a shame too true. A man earns all he gets on a farm. Anyway, it’s goodbye to the mornings when we used to crawl out at 7.30 and so on. We just got to buckle to and do a little bit of worx after a long winter’s rest, cutting blackberries ana patching up old rotten fences, and Hundreds or other little jobs too numerous to mention. I hear there is a community sing and dance coming off in the Kaimata Hall 3.1 Wednesday night, the 23rd. I reckon that’s a real good idea. There is nothing better in mJ opinion than a real good sing song whermn everyone is taking part. That just reminds me, too. They are fairlv musical crowd around Kaimata, and should very much like to see a good crowd blow along to the hall on Wednesday night, so as to encourage this sort of. thing, cause I do believe that it will act as a stimulant to the already good feeling J»at exists among the people of this district. 4 very good programme has been pT”.,a. eu for this sing song, and Quite a good many known singers from Inglewood and K.turnta. Ratanlko and districts have P™™ B " s “ co “ c and give an item, and a good many have vet to be asked to take part. The names of those who have so tar kindly consented arc ._Mr. W. Hlnch (Inglewood), Mr. Howard (Rataplko). Mr. W. Smith (IngleSood) Mr, and Mrs. T. Casey (Kaimata). Mr. A. .Tuba lUjl.wood), Mr. r. CM,y (Stratford), Mr.

Fred Mace (Kaimata), and a whole host of others whose names I* am not yet certain about. Mrs. Roberts, of Kaimata, is away on a visit to the south. Mr. and Mrs. Mercheskey, who have been the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bilski, of Totara Valley, Kairtata, have returned to Ohakune. ARAWHATA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A valedictory social was tendered to Mr. A. Fleming (late manager of the Arawhata Dairy Factory) and Mrs. Fleming on Monday evening, 14th inst., in Oaonui Hall, by the settlers of Arawhata and Oaonui districts. The music for the dance was supplied by M'essrs. Parker and Norris, while Mr. Jefferies acted as M.C. The guests of the evening were presented with a silver kettle, travelling rug, and cheque. During the evening, songs were given by Mr. P. Epi and Miss C. .E. Orr, the young lady responding to an encore. Mr. Epi also entertained the company with a humorous and much appreciated recitation. The management of the supper was in the capable hands of Mrs. Bevan and Misses Markham. OMATA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A most enjoyable social and dance was held in the Ornata Hall on the evening of the 17th, when the hni! was taxed to its utmost capacity by residents from all parts of the district, and the usual contingent of visitors from New Plymouth. During the evening, vocal items were rendered by Miss Coates, who is deservedly a prime favorite with the Omata audience, and she kindly responded to imperative recalls, each item being better than the previous one. Messrs. E. Andrews and A. Bayly also contributed to the evening’s enjoyment, and good-naturedly acceded to the comapny’s demands for more, while Miss H. Luxton, Of Patea, simply convulsed the audience with her clever and inimitable recitations. This young lady is the possessor of elocutionary powers of a very high order, and we hope soon to hear her again. Accompaniments for the various items during the evening were played by Miss M. Bayly, Mrs. E. Andrews, and Mr. F. Boulton, who also supplied music for the dancing. Mr. A. Bayly capably carried out the duties of M.C., and kept things moving right merrily from start to finish.

During an Interval immediately after sup-, per, thp rhainman of the Royal Oak Dairy Company (Mr. E. R. Bayly), took the opportunity of presenting to Mr. and Mrs. Eric Penwarden a handsome silver tea service, to mark the occasion of their recent marriage. In a felicitous speech, Mr. Bayly expressed the shareholders’ appreciation of Mr. Penwarden’s ability as factory manager, also his many good qualities as a citizen. In extending, a hearty welcome to Mirs. Penwarden, he hoped their departure from Omata would be long delayed. In asking Mr. and Mrs. Penwarden to accept this small token from the suppliers as an expression of goodwill, Mr. Bayly expressed the hope that their future, would be bright and prosperous.

In a happy speech, Mr. Penwarden returned thanks on behalf of hiunself and his Wife, after which the whole company joined in declaring them "jolly good fellows” with musical honors. And so say all of us 1