DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 August 1922, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

> MOKAU—AWAKINO. J (From Our Own Correspondent.) 1 A .errlfic thunder-storm broke over Mokaix on Friday night last. In fact it was one of • the most severe ever felt in the district. A valuable horse belonging to Mr. Gerald Web- ; ster was killed by the lightning at Mohakatino ' station, scene 2 miles from Awakino township. Mr. McKinney, organising teacher, visited % the Awakino and Mokau schools last week. These visits are much appreciated by both ( teacher and pupils. The appointment of the organising teacher is one good thing this Government has done, as they are of great as- ( sistance to our teachers, especially in the backblocks. ’ The Mokau Dairy Factory commenced run- , ning this season on .Tuesday, August 15. All ( roads lead to it at the present time, the prin- . clpal being the Mokau river. Everything is going smoothly at the factory, which perhaps, ; is not its fault, considering it is the most up- ’ to-date for many miles around. It is confidently expected the supply for the season i will put last year’s in the shade. This means that whereas the manager (Mr. J. Balsom) was able to do all the work "on his pat” last year, this season he will require an assistant. ; A iineetlng of directors was held on the evening of tha 15th, Mr. E. W. Garner, ' New Plymouth, secretary to the company, being in attendance. Buslnes was chiefly confined to matters attending the opening of the season. The new tram line from factor-.- to wharf was reported as practically finished, also the trolley truck built for the same, and a trial run had given every satisfaction. The line was laid down by Mr. S. Wright, of Mokau river, and the work done reflects great credit upoh this gentleman. The line will be a great boon in the transit of cream, butter and fuel. The carriage of cream on the various routes was discussed at length, and a system devised that is considered will be acceptable to all suppliers. ' The annual meeting of the company was hold the following day. there being a good attendance of shareholders. For a first season and amid troublous times it was agreed by all that the company had come out as well as could reasonably be expected, in fact, quite on a par with many older companies. A detailed account of ’ts operations for the past year has already appeared in th® News. The Awakino Orchestral Society’s concert, which was to have taken place on September 8, will now be held on September 1, a week earlier, ns some of the performers cannot be present on the Sth, through having to attend the Supreme Court as witnesses on a case to he heard on that date. The concert promises to be a most enjoyable one, and it is con- ■ fldently expected that a large crowd will roll up. The spring vacation is for a fortnight. Our capable and popular young teacher. Miss P. Murray, is off on a visit to Christchurch. We are glad to be able to report that Mrs. S. Whitehead, of Mokau, who is out under medical treatment, still continues to improve in health, and is expected home very shortly. Mrs. Herb. Kelly, of Waikawau, and faer little daughter, returned from Taranaki oo Saturday last. Mrs. T. Radford has returned from a viaH . I to Mrs. G. Raven, Mokau river. Miss is visiting Mra. 8. Fincham* Jeiffife-- ———-2E3L