DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 August 1922, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

WAI-TOI-TOI—URENUI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) At a well-attended meeting of the Urenui Football Club last, week, it was decided to wind up the season with a social and dance, to which ladies will be invited free of Charge. A smoke concert is also to he given later for footballers and their friends. The committee will only collect from each one present a sufficient sum to defray expenses; but would like those intending to attend to notify the secretary, Mr. G. N. Fuller. It wag also decided to extend an invitation to methbers of the Rugby Union anil to other clubs, .also to forward a letter of congratulation to<thO-High School club fifteen who were successful dn Twinning the first junior championship, ip which competition the,Urenui Club for the first entered a team. it is satisfactory to. note that the club has made a most successful beginning 7 both - on the playing field (having had two teaims-’-playing” throughout the season) and as regards finance, it being estimated that after defraying all liabilities there will be • some £l5 of a credit balance, whilst next season, no doubt, they will make even a better showing. .Owing to the military ball at Waitara on September 7, it " has been decided to postpone the euchre party and dance to be held in aid of tlie proposed new hall until September T 4, when good prizes will be offered ■ «*-The customary monthly meeting of the Ati Awa Troop of Frontiersmen was held on Friday last. In the • absence of Troopleader ,T. S. O’NeilL Frontiersman R. H. Pigott presided over a good attendance of members. Amongst other business transacted it was decided to subscribe to the official organ of the legion, as possibly some information gained might thereby make the meetings of the troop even more interesting than at present. Those ladles and gentlemen from this district who attended .the returned soldiers’ ball held in New Plymouth last week, speak in high terms of praise of the manner in which the arrangements were carried out, and state they spent a most enjoyable evening. There have been some good catches of whitebait in the Mimi river recently, and as the season advances no doubt there will be, as was the case last season; a large number of visitors from outside endeavoring to secure a net full of this much appreciated delicacy. Fishing is becoming more popular every year in this vicinity and Messrs. Johnson Bros., of the Mipii, have recently purchased a fifteen foot boat from New Plymouth, which they intend to fit up with an oil engine. Amongst the acceptors for the North Taranaki Hunt Club’s fixture at New Plymouth on Saturday next, is Pure Laziness, who, during the winter, has been used as a haek by Mr. Leo O’Neill, of Kaipikari. A remarkably fine cauliflower grown by Mr. Bert. Sheard. of Urenui. has been on view at Messrs. Fitzgerald's and O’Neillte store. It measures aOin. in circumference, and weighs 35% lb. Some vegetable. As showing how profitable tree-planting may be made, it might be mentioned that a resident in Wai-tol-toi some twenty-eight years ago planted an Australian eucalypti In one of the bays on Banks Peninsula, South Island. The tree has been recently felled and yielded 750 feet of gate timber, besides a couple of large straining posts and some fine cords of firewood. Owing to the fast approach of the busy season it has been decided to extend the hour nf meeting at Mr. Kedgley’s fortnightly addresses at the Mimi school to 7.30 p.m. On Monday last a number of suppliers with horses and drays were busy laying down broken metal from the main gate of the local factory to the receiving stage, an improvement that will be greatly appreciated by the drivers of milk carts. For the first time on record Wai-toi-toi Is ♦o be the possessor of a polling booth at the coming general election. Hitherto, electors have had to journey to Urenui or elsewhere to vote, so that the booth will no dcubt be appreciated.

TA HORA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Tahora Tennis Club held their official i opening on Saturday, August 26, when a large number attended from all parts of the district. In opening the courts, Mr. W. L. Kennedy said that he remembered the time when the site of the courts was covered with dense bush. JJ'here was a settlers’ association in the district which helped to bring the men together; in a similar manner the tennis courts would help to bring the ladies together. Unity was strength, and the bringing together of the people always created harmony and goodwill. Mr. W. Kerr, chairman of the committee, said that the courts so far had cost £l2O, but there was still much to be done. The committee aimed at erecting a pavilion and putting down asphalt. The working bees held ha'4 reduced the expenses; more such bees would require to be held. ' Mr. R. Kennedy,: secretary to the club, has already enrolled quite a number of. members. At the instance of Mr. E, Shewry, a hearty vdte of -thanks was accorded the ladies, es- ’ pe-cially Airs. C. McCartie, for getting up ! sales of. work and assisting in other ways. The ladies provided refreshments and the 1 players present enjoyed games till late in the 1 evening. The tennis corts are in the Tahora Domain 5 and occupy one of the finest sites in the ‘ district. It is intended to further improve the domain aqd the surroundings of the courts generally. 1 The Tahora public school closed on Friday for the spring vacation. It will be closed tor 1 about two weeks-. ’ We are at present experiencing fine days, but the, cold nights are retarding spring 1 growth. People are now busy planting their early • seeds. 1 On Thursday, August 24, a large number 1 of people journeyed to Whangamomona to at--1 tend the Scottish gathering there. A special ’ train ran as far as Kohuratahi, and the pas--1 sengers were Conveyed the rest of the way by 1 cnr. The train arived back in Tahora about 3 a.m. All thoroughly enjoyed the outing. 1 J TARIKI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The farmers and other outdoor workers about - here have not been nearly' so boastful lately s. of the glorious weather conditions in this dis- ■ trict as they were a few weeks ago. Of t course they say "it might be worse,” and they are hot grumbling much yet, though it has ’ been wet, very wet, indeed, up to the last e day or two. After all, without a. little moist ture and mud one would scarcely realise that I it was spring time, and that the cows are coming in fast and the resulting factory ■ cheques are once more within measurable dis--1 tance. • Speaking of cows reminds me of a rather • peculiar accident that happened to one of a herd belonging to Mr. J. Hucker, Surrey’ Road. • It appears that some of this herd had been r kept in separate paddocks for a few days, and when they were -put together again they celes brated the reunion by having an all round set to, or "community fight.” in which one 7 of them got her leg badly broken in two ’ places and had to be destroyed.

The Jersey breed of cattle are very much in favor among the dairymen of Tariki. There are several well known breeders of pedigree stock in the district. There are also others, who, though perhaps not so well known, are at the same ti<me very keen and earnest in their endeavors to build up dairy herds from the very best class of stock available. I refer particularly to those who might be termed young breeders, or beginners, who fully recognise the importance Of working on the right lines and of breeding from stock of proved butter-fat producing quality in order to make up a herd from which the best results might be obtained. Among these Mr. C. Meuli, of Tariki Road, might well be mentioned, as a most enthusiastic example. Mr. Meuli is a comparatively new farmer in this district, havffig only been here about three years, but already he is becoming fairly well known in the show ring, having exhibited two cows at different shows, with which he has been successful in winning several first prizes, and this has been a source of great encouragement to him. He has recently purchased a very aristocratic young bull. During the past season Mr. Meuli has had two young cows under official test, and four others are to be similarly treated in the coming season. As a farmer who recognises the benefit and necessity of breeding for greater production, Mr. Meuli is thoroughly in earnest.

Card nartles are still going fairly strong. On° evening last week a party of cribbage players, numbering about sixteen, spent a •'•ery enjoyable evening at the homie nf Mrs. Tames, senr.. rre Surrev Rond, and .rtnee more the ladies nlttefi their skill against that of the gentlemen, and won.

On Tuesday evening the postponed match, ladles v. the original Tariki R team, who were the winning team in the recent tournament, took place in the hall. A eonslderable amount of interest was taken in this match.- The B team hat) onlv lost one match in the tournament, and didn’t altogether relish the prospect of being ‘.nken down by the ladles, nithough they knew 't. was well on the cards that they anight be. There was no room for joking. Thev were all out to win. The B’s flna’lv gained thPfcVerdlct by 1 game and thought themselves

A series nf progressive euchre parties Is now In full swing and Is to he continued every Thursday night till further notice. The surplus funds accruing therefrom are to be devoted to the cause of tennis. Other forms of entertainment for the same purpose are contemplated. including an operetta by local performers. under the management and direction nf Sigrtor Siiorlosn and Madame Drabdaski. The exact date nf this perfnvmancc has so far not been -divulged" but when it. is the rush for • dress circle s«nts will no doubt be nhcnomenal. so I would advis« all those who hone to bp even decently seated on this occasion to keep the’r eves and ears wide nnen until thev have their ticket for admission safe in their pocket.

A meeting to consider the question of forming a bowling club In Tariki was held in ‘be halt on Saturday evening, with Mr T Hucker ! as chairman, when it was una T «’m-»islv resolved ta form a club to be called the Tariki Bowling niub., The election of officers and the question- of affiliating- with <|ho association was held over, and will be decided at a , future meeting. A confetti hall, organised by a number of young ladies nf the district. Is to he held on Tuesday night. August 29, when a record attendance is expected. , Quite a number of Tariki folks went to see the chi'dren’s fancy dress ball at Norfolk Road on Friday, and were well pleased with the evening’s entertainment. The children’s, as well as the adults’, character dresses were exceedingly good. There were no prizes given for the best fancy costume with the children, hut the adults were better catered for. Miss Harrison, of Tariki, as an Indian Maid, gaining first honors, and Miss Thomas, as Ginsy, being second. For the gentlemen. Mr. Taylor. A Christy Minstrel, easily gained the judge’s verdict. A similar function is to be held shortly In the Tariki hall, when the children of the local school, who have lately been going through a course of instruction for the purpose. will he given a chance of distinguishing themselves. The school. I suppose, in common with other primary schools in Taranaki, is at present closed for the spring holiA meeting of Anglican Church workers, chiefly ladles, who were prominent in organ ising the recent bazaar, was held in the ha’ on Thursuav afternoon, when matters relatin'" 1 to the were discussed, the balance I sheet read and all accounts settled. The ‘ [ liev Mr. Stanton was present, and heartily | thanked, those present for the snlcndid effort I n-ao'e. ’fhe diurch funds were augmented by somet‘.••ng ~ke £5O. Certain improvements t n the locj'i -hutch are to be proceeded with

WHAREHUIA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) About twelve months ago Mr. Strack, head mastei* fo the Hawera school, paid a visit to this district and visited the local school. On that occasion ho addressed the children on one or two subjects of interest, and congratulated both children and teachers on the manner in which the school and surroundings were kept. He also extended to them an invitation to visit his school, at some future date. The children have all been living in expectation. of the great day to arrive, and, as everyone can guess, the party of girls and boys that travelled to Hawera on Thursday last were in a fever of excitement, for to some it was a regular red letter day, several of ■them never having been to Hawera before, while for one or two it was their first ride in a train. On arrival at Hawera by the 11.30 train, the party were met by Mi*. Strack, and taken by a circuitous route through some of the main streets to the fire brigade station, where they were joined by two girls and two boys of the sixth standard, who helped to entertain and act as guides. After being shown through the Are station the party next visited the water tower, from the top of which a glorious view may be obtained. The next item on the programme was to make for the school, where a dainty lunch was awaiting the party, and to which they did full justice after their long walk and strenuous climb. Lunch over, the visitors were next entertained to a short programme as a means of welcome, several items such as songs, dances, a haka, etc., being given, which were appreciated very much indeed. Seeing that the school was closed for the afternoon a thorough inspection of the class rooms was possible before the party were given an exhibition of physical drill. The next move was in the direction of the show ground to play a game of football, which had been arranged by Mr. Strack. The local school team, which is ft junior B team, met the Hawera junior A. team, the home team winning, the score being f» to nil. While the boys were playing fotball the girls paid a shorf visit to the park, which is now gaily dressed in spring bulbs and violets. This brought the day to n close, wtih only one more place of interest to visit, and that was the station, where the 4.20 train was waiting to convey the merry but tired little party home again, after having been entertained to ft glorious day out. After getting on the train Mr. Strnck handed the party two boxes of provisions for the journey' home. The afternoon had been so fully occupied that it had not been possible to partake of afternoon tea. so they had It on the way home. Miss Sartori and Mr. J. Phillips, who accompanied the children on their jaunt, as well as the parents, all wish to thank Mr. Strack and his colleagues for the manner in which they entertained the children, and hope that at some future date they will be able to return the compliment. Although we have not so many places of interest to visit, T am sure the local residents will do their best. Readers are reminded that to-day Is "the day” In Wharebuia. the home industries exhibition and sale of work being the question of the day. The functions are to be opened by Mr. T. C. List at 1.30 p.m., when everyone should be there 1 to see the exhibition at its best. The entries, which closed on Monday evening, have come in in good numbers, some of the classes being exceptionally well filled up. This show Is the first of its kind to be held in the country districts, and, judging by the amount of Interest taken in it, there is every prospect of it being made an annual affair. Besides the show there are several sources of amusement, such as a bran tub for the kiddies, an art gallery with some great and glorious works therein, a football match at 2.30, which promises to be very exciting, as well as several other items pnuallv as interesting. Afternoon tea will also be nrocurable throughout the dav and evening, the coffee room at the school having been secured for this purpose. (

Another of the series of euchre nartles was held In the -hall on Friday p”cninz of last rneeV. when quite a good crowd attended. Miss Kovaleskl won the ladies’ prize, and Mr. B. Barleyman the men’s. PUKENGAHU. (From A Correspondent.) Our fortnightly euchre parties and dances wore brought to a close last Fridav evening, when keen interest was taken in the points’ nriz«. The usual lady’s nrize was won bv Mrs. w Herr's, after throp i»di«s played off. and the gentlemen’s by Mr. R. Sonne. The lady’s points’ n-tge. after vpw close nlnving wn’ won bv Mrs. Murnbv. who kindly donated ’♦ (n vptv nice jpg and snear ho”-n Tb» nonpar of the gentlemen’s prize was Master H. round by the ladies and the floor cleared for dancing. Heine the wind-up '■lance for the season advnrtoffe was taken o r making a presentation to Mr, and Mrs. B. Hrnoianci and familv. who »re shortly leaving the district. Mr. D. Blackstock.. in making the nrasept-ntton. rcferrpfl tn the good enallt'CS cP tho iniests as neighbors: and said Mrs. Pr°sinnd was always a willing helner in sickness n- anv time nf need. He then asked M”. and Mrs. fresland. and famiiv. .on behalf of the PpkengahP settlers, tn accent, as a small token nf the esteem in wh’ch thev wpre held, a silver top rot and svg«r basin to Mrs. Presift nd and tn M”. Pros) nnd a tobacco vouch, suitably inscribed. A*ter the singing o'" "Hor That’ Are .Tnllv Cnnd Fellows.” Mr. F Mehrtens rosnnnded on knbalf nf the guests, saving thev wished tn thank them npe and all for tl.m kindness shown them and snv’nc +hov would ’ ° ’'ippsod to pee any of their Pukengahv friends in thn’r new hnme and only too pleased to give them a onn of tea opt of the "teapot.” as ’onr ns they didn’t noinn all at once. (Lauvh* n r.l After several dances. M’’ J. O’NePI nresentod M’’. v». Blackstock with •> rase of pines aft a mark of aonrepiation of h : s services during the four rears h° had been on the snoW committee. He has tnk«n a great interest In did not think all the wn«; Him *n h'm. as the voiin" neo’de had holn«d oo"c'de-ahlv. hut he honed in the future they would he the lenders. Mvs’cal items were ''v Mrs. A. ’’’•ndlnv and Messrs. r '- stnnne and D. and H. I’lftckstoc 1 :. and n recitation bv Mr. 'Miller. The dance mnito ’—«« ruphlied bv the young lad’ns nf ‘Z rl’Btr’nt. T n non. eluding, the chairman of *he snMiri nnmmitton remarked pnon the financially of the socials, saving It was tho host vear they had had. and honed it would continue so. IP then asked nnrnose +hn fpnris should m to. and i» wns proposed bv Mr Mehrtens and seconded bv Mr W. McKinlay that they should go tq the school. The chairman thanked the ladies whn had helped *o make the functions such a success, also the young lad’os who contributed +h« music, special mention being of Misses E Coleman (piano) and D G’Nein (violinist). Dancing w ns 'ndiilged in till 230 a.m., thus bringing the winter evenings to a close.