DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 18 September 1922, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

KAI MATA (From Our Own Correspondent.) The settlers’ ball, which was held in the Kaimata Hall on Thursda.v night, was a very grand affair, some sixty or seventy couples actually taking part in the dancing, besides quite a number of people who came to look on. The night was perfect for dancing, being cold and beautlfullj’ moonlight. Quite a number of people came from as far as Stratford and New Plymouth. The floor was in tiptop order, and Mrs. Bianchi's orchestra provided good music, being practically encored after every dance. The supper, too, was a distinctive feature. The ladies did everything possible towards making a huge success of the ball, and the committee should congratulate themselves upon having such a fine energetic ladles’ committee to help them on such occasions as these, because without their splendid support they could not achieve the success they do in the way of balls, etc. After supper Mr. Crann, of Stratford, gare a comic song, "When I Get Back Agin to Bon - nie Scotland,” receiving an encore, afterwards singing in fine Harry Lauder style. "She’s the Lass for Me.” Mr. Bert. Vinson, of Stratford, gave an Imitation of the cornet, an Item which was very well received. After this dancing was indulged in until 2.30 a.m. Mr. Tom Guthrie and Mr. Norman Bracegirdle were M.C.’s, and carried out their duties in flrstelass style. On the whole the ball was a great success, and should benefit the ball fund to the extent of about £ 10, which is very The frocks worn on the evening of the ball were in many cases really exquisite, so I’ll leave the description to some abler pen than During the evening extras were played by Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. G. Casey. Master Eric Bocock, of Kaimata. was thrown from his pony a few days ago, and had his wrist broken. He was taken to town, where he was attended to, and is progressing as well as can be expected. Mrs. Taylor, of Eltham. is on a short holiday to Christchurch, being the guest of Mrs. J. Taylor, of Kaimata. Mr. G. Collingwood has returned to Eltham kfter spending a few days in Kaiimata. He Is a very popular young man. The Kaimata cribbage team, which Is captained by Mr. J. Klenner, played the final games in Inglewood last Monday night with the bowlers, and, after a very hard tussle were victorious in winning the shield for Kaimata. Three cheers for good old Kai and its Mrs. Salisbury, of Kaimata, is, I am glad to say, home again from hospital much imMiss Millie Collingwood has returned from a short holiday spent with friends in New Plymouth.

The heavy fall of snow on the mountain bn Wednesday morning gave us all a fit of the shivers out this way, to say nothing of poor old Strawberry, who only ha’f filled the bucket and looked as though she had a good mind not to make any more. HAWERA CLUB. The annual meeting of the Hawera Club was held on Wednesday night. The report for the last season stated that the membership was 83 (55 active and 28 honorary members). The two senior teams finished up third and fifth in the championship, while the juniors got third place. A Wednesday team also played, but although unfortunately there was no competition for them, they had friendly matches with Patea, Manaia and other teams. The best batting average was secured by Pratt, with an aggregate of 425 and an average of 32.7. The next best were : Jarvis, 162 and 27; Beechey, .352 and 25.1; Neilson, 259 and 14.3; Mills, 160 and 13.3; McPherson, 149 and 11.4. The best six bowlers were ns follows: Oakes, 18 wickets, average 5.8; McPherson, 29 and 7.34; McCarthy, 32 and 8.8; Machin, 55 and 9.4; McFadgen 15 and 9.5; Tiddy, 17 and 10.1. The bat presented by Mr. J. C. Cameron for the juniors was woh by G. Mahoney with a total 222 and an average of 13, Lay being a close second with 167 and 12.8.

Election of officers resulted as follows: President, Mr. E. Dixon, M.P.; vice-presidents, Messrs. J. R. Corrigan, R. D. Welsh, W. G. White, H. S. Elliott, J. C. Cameron, H. P. H. Graves, Rev. R. Franklin, Dr. Young; elubcaptain, Mr. B. McCarthy; hon. secretary and treasurer. Mr. Snxon Jones; executive. Messrs. J. F. Tiddy, T. Machin, J. Mills, F. Silson and H. R. Penny ;■ selection and classification committee, Messrs. Henderson, Machin and Nielson ; ground and material committee, Messrs. Machin and Barker; canvassing committee, Messrs. J. F. Tiddy and J. G. Nichol; hon. auditor, Mr. H. A. Lennon. RIVERLEA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The weather has turned very cold and rough and the cattle have put on quite a wintry look. There has been more snow on the (mountain this week than all the winter. On the 14th there was a very heavy fall, the country right down to the Stratford-Opunake Road being covered to a depth of 2% to 3 inches. Mrs. Agint, who was spending a few days

with her daughter (Mrs. J. Symes), had the misfortune to fall down a flight of steps and break her collarbone. She is progressing as well as can be expected.

A very serious accident happened to Miss Elsie Hey as she was ridinsr homo from the store on Saturday. The horse bolted, with the result that the young lady was thrown and had her leg fractured just above the ankle. She is now an inmate of the Hawera public hospital.

The county workmen are busy nt present giving the roads their annual coat of tar and sand. The monthly meeting of the school committee was held on Monday last, when the inspector’s report was received and business of a routine nature discussed. The inspector’s report this year is, T think, the beat report ever received, and the teachers are to be congratulated on their work for the past year. The school committee are still improving the grounds. The posts and wire are on the "found readv tn fence off the terraces, which have been planted with trees. RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A wedding of considerable interest to Rahotu settlers took place last Wednesday at St. Mary’s Church. New Plymouth, when Miss Helen, third daughter of Mrs. Morrow and the late Mr. Richard Morrow, was married to Mr. Henry J. Evans, of Hawera. The bride wore a handsome costume of grey, with a pretty blue hat. Miss Ethel Morrow (her sister) attended as bridesmaid and was attired in ’•cry prettv China silk trimmed with beads. The breakfast was held at May and Arrowsmith’s tea rooms. Many cheques were included among the presents. The future home of the hsnny counle is at Hawera. Little Miss Katie Morrow has returned to her home looking well nfter being in the hospital. Mrs. W. J. Knight is getting well and we hone to see her and the twins back back again On account of the weather no pictures were held here on ?»fonday. Verv few of the young ladies were able to visit Mrs Buttler’s house for their practice on Monday evening. Should all the items take place an enjoyable time can he looked forward to on the 29th. Tickets are nut for "The Burgomaster’s D’lighter.” which is taking place on Friday. I'»h Inst. The footballers’ hall on the 22nd is to be a splendid function. The Rev. Martin spoke in the hall on Tuesflnv evening. Heep sympathy was felt in our district for 7= f t-. when it was mad? known that Mrs. *nt (nee Miss Florrie Harvey) had passed an-qy. ■’aster Claude Green had the misfortune to 'all off a <motor cycle and receive several fcr’aps. besides hurting his arm rather badly. E Dairv Factory are putting in n butte- nlant <•'- tlmt they can make butter durIr cn-T’r-" <• „ r <, milling well where <• oh and n large quan“l1 ‘ .« passing through the factory.

PUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A very welcome rain has fallen which has refreshed the grass and now “everything in the garden is lovely.” Pastures which have been top-dressed are coming along splendidly and flowers and vegetables are reaping the benefit of the showers and making rapid growth. The Cape Egmont ladies’ return ball which eventuated on Wednesday, the 6th inst., exceeded highest anticipations and "here’s to the health of the ladies’ committee” who so splendidly managed all arrangements in connection with the function. Such a wealth of "youth and beauty” has seldom if ever before gathered in our hall as was present on the evening of the 6th, and we are wishing winter was only just beginning Instead of ending. The decorations were “par excellence” as also was the sitdown supper, so admirably managed by Mesdames Corbett, Hessenbuttle and Martin, with the young ladies and the schoolboy bachelors in untiring attendance. The finance was quite satisfactory and Mrs. Gibson had a busy time al the door, while Mrs. Joseph and Miss Nellie Fleming fulfilled the office of M.C.’s in a very capable manner, and the music by Parker’s orchestra was all that could be desired. All those who are looking far a good evening’s enjoyment should not fail to attend the operetta, “The Burgomaster's Daughter,” by the Okato amateur players at Rahotu on Friday, the 14th, when It will be staged in the hall. On Friday. September 22, the Rahotu Football Club intend holding their annual ball in the Rahotu Hall, and the committee in charge are sparing no pains to make the ball “the event” of the season. Rahotu is noted for the excellence of its social functions, and anyone feeling “tired” or

“down in the dumps” should make a point of being present as “you’re bound to come away feeling very very gay,” and you’ll sure be quite "heartened up” with the music and dancing, to say nothing of the supper that the ladles of the district so generously proThe school re-opened on Tuesday, the 12th, and the youngsters are back in the schoolroom once more, feeling much better for their recreation and rest, and In the throes of the three R's again until Christmas brings more holidays. The Rev. H. A. Coleman (Anglican) administered Holy Communion in the hall on Sunday when there was a fairly good attendance. Miss Phyllis Mathews has been spending a few days with her parents. Mrs. Mathews has returned from Omata. Miss Nellie Taylor, of Smart Road, has beer spending a few days here, visiting her brothers at Parihaka. Master Tom Gilhooly is suffering from a poisoned hand. Miss Heck, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. C. Smith, has returned home. Miss Doreen Armstrong is making satisfactory progress towards recovery from her recent illness. “Wi Kupe” and his wife are visiting the Waikato district. HURFORD ROAD. The annual meeting of the Settlers’ Association was held in the school last week, Mr. W. H. Smith presiding over a moderate attendance. There was very little to report on the past year’s work. The rural mail delivery had ceased owing to settlers being unwilling to pay the necessary charge' unless the delivery was continued further up the road instead of leaving the mail at the factory. It is hoped to have the .road repaired and put In better order shortly, when an endeavor will be made to get the delivery back again. The following committee was elected for the ensuing year: Messrs. W. H. Smith (chairman), Marsh, Uhlenberg. Watson, R. D. Spence, Stewart, and G. Morgan, secretary and treasurer. After the general meeting a committee meeting was held. The steam roller is at present at work oh the road and two lorries carting the napped metal up the road. It is to be hoped the Settlers' Association will try and get as much work done as possible while the plant is here, as we don’t see it up this way very often.

The local players seem to have recovered from the football match with Oakurn, which was played some little time back, but such Is not the case with the Oakura players from what one hears. The full-back’s chest is troubling him somewhat and another player is reported to have blood poisoning from a scratch on the leg, which may mean his going to hospital. The friendly feeling was a little over blood heat at times. However, this was soon forgotten, especially when the afternoon tea provided by the Oakura ladles, came on the scene, which, by the way, was greatly appreciated.

The school reopened this week with an addition to the roll call, as several new settlers with children have taken up farms here. The euchre party will be held this week, and as the busy time is approaching it has been decided to hold the final for this season In a fortnight's time. The output at the local factory promises to be a record one, as an increase of six more boxes of butter a day are being made than was the case this time last year. It is doubtful whether the horses and carts will cope with the supply. As a result 6f his accident some twelve months ago, Mr. McKoy has had to have a finger amputated owing to ,the bone decaying, and is at present an inmate at the hospital. Mr. A. S. Frost has returned from Auckland, where ho had a growth cut away from the back of his nose by a specialist. He has not quite fully recovered from the operation. Mrs. A. Cowling is at present in the local hospital undergoing an operation.