DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 2 November 1922, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

KAPONGA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Last Thursday night a lecture was given in the Town Hall by Miss Selene Oppenheimer, of London, under the auspices of the New Zealand Theosophical Society. It is interesting to learn that this Jady, who belongs to the London headquarters of the society, has recently made a. very successful and extensive lour of South Africa, -and commenced a New Zealand tour at Wellington at the beginning of September last. Th? subject of the lecture was the "Law of Rebirth,” and the lecturer dealt- with her subject in a very efficient manner and provided a most interesting and entertaining discourse on the j.hilo,sophy of the subject. There was an excellent attendance, and all present thoroughly enjoyed the lecture. The Ka.ponga Tennis Club sent a team out to Opunake on Saturday last, to play the Opunake Club a match. The result of the games are as follows, Opunake players being mentioned first: — Gents Doubles. —Edmonds Bros. 4 v. Chadwick and Fitzgerald 7, Fairer and Morrison 7 v. Bell and Des Forges 4. Groves and Hughson 3 v. Severn© and Lloyd 7. Ladied Doubles. —Misses Trotter and Chambers 7 v. Mrs. Ryan and Miss Leo 1. Mrs. Morris and Miss McLean 5 v. Miss Shuttleworth and Mrs. Hill 7, Miss Caunpbell and Miss Brunette 5 v. Mrs. Severne and Miss Foster 7. Combined Doubles.—F. Edmonds and Miss Trotter 5 v. Chadwick and Mrs. Ryan 7* C. O. Edmonds and Miss Chambers 7 v. Fitzgerald and Miss Leo 3, Farrer and Mrs. Morris 4 v. Lloyd and ?»lfss Shuttleworth 7, Morrison and Miss McLean 5 v. Beil and Mrs. Hill 7, Groves and Miss Campbell 3 v. Severne and Mrs. Severne 7, Hughson and Miss Brunette 5 v. Des Forges and Miss Foster 7. Ladies Singles.—Miss Trotter 5 v. Mrs. Ryan 7, Miss Chambers 4 v. Miss Leo 7. Gent's Singles.—F. Edmonds 7 v. Chadwick 6, C. O. Edmonds 3 v. Fitzgerald 7. Results: Kaponga. 98 games, Opunake 79. The Kaponga team were most hospitably entertained by the Opunake club, and are looking forward to Opunake'fc return visit, which, I understand, is to be shortly. The formation of the Kaponga Jersey Club is nudobtedly a step In the right direction. The cult of th.© Jersey is becoming so general nowadays thar there are numerous ways in which a live club can do a vast amount of good to the meunbers, and, incidentally, to the district. Intending members should appiy to tlie secretary, or any member of the committee. who will see to their nomination and flection. The officers that have been elected to the various positions are all men who have the welfare of the breed before them all the time; in fact, they are enthusiasts, and will leave nothing undone that might benefit the club.

WAI-TOI-TCI—URENUI.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Very general regret was felt in this district at the death of Mrs. W. Beck, at Opotiki, last week. The deceased lady was well and favorably known in Urenui, having resided in the township with her parents (Mrs. E. Julian and the late Mr. E. Julian) for a great number of years. The deepest sympathy will also be extended to Mrs. Julian, who has beer. dQUbly unfortunate, as quite recently her only son (Verner) also passed away at Opotiki. The late Mrs. Beck leaves a. faunily of three young children to mourn their loss, and for them also will be felt deep sorrow at their sad bereavement. At the inquest on the body of the native, Koru Watane, at which Mr. A. H. Halcombe acted as coroner, after hearing a verdict was given to the effect that the deceased committed suicide whilst temporarily insanco. It appears that Koru was in the employ of Mr. Newton, of Kaipikari, and borrowed a plug of gelignite ostensibly for the purpose of blasting firewood, instead of which he blew his head off. Deceased was subject to fits of despondency, having suffered injuries from a tree falling on him at Tlkorangt some years ago. whilst he was also severely gassed in the late war. I regret to have to state that Mr. C. Rumbal, junior, who met with a severe accident whilst bushfelling at Moerangi some three months ago, is still confined to the New Plyimouth hospital, and is making very slow progress towards recovery. There was a good attendance of menuier* of the Ati Awa, troop of Frontiersmen at the ordinary monthly meeting held in the library on Friday evening last, which was pre sided over by Troopleader J. S. O’Neill. On<» new member was proposed and correspondence rend relating to matters connected with the troop, after which an hour or so was agreeably spent in general conversation and recalling old-time reminiscences. During the week a couple of motor lorries have been engaged in carting metal for the concrete work connected with the new Mangamahoe bridge. No doubt when all the material is on the site, it will not be a great many weeks before the structure is completed. Although it has been rumored for some time past that. a. candidate would come forward in the Reform Government interests to contest the Waitomo electorate. It was only during the past few days tliat it was officially annuonced that Mr. J. C. Rolleston had offered his services, and would opjxise the pre sent member, Mr. W. T. Jennings. With th? general .election probably taking place in some five weeks’ time, interest in the event is becoming general, and the chances of both candidates (it being taken for granted that Mr. Jennings will seek re-election) are being freely discussed. The licensing poll is also causing a considerable amount of interest, and a number of addresses in th© prohibition cause have been delivered in the various localities in this district during the past week or so. The necessary seed and manure for the mangold and carrot-growing competition in connection with the Boys' and Girls' Agricultural Club, arrived for the competitors of the Mimi schol on Monday last, and as most nf the plots are ready for its reception, no , doubt planting will commence almost immediately, as it is now quite time the seeds were in the ground. Those who were not successful last year must not be downhearted, and bear in mind the advice of the instructors, that thorough and deep cultivation, together with constant attention as regards weeding, is the only manner in which success can be attained.

Although much better weather conditions prevailed on Saturday last from a cricketing point of view, the Urenui eleven were again unsuccessful, and suffered defeat at the hands of Waitara on the recreation ground. Next Saturday they have a bye, and no doubt will endeavor to get in some solid practice in view of their match with t'f? high school boys at New Plymouth, on November 11.