DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 November 1922, Page 8

DISTRICT NEWS.

RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) / The euchre party on Friday night was at last played off. Mrs. A. Chapman and Mrs. Lowery tied for the final point prize, and in the play off Mrs. Chapman was the successful one. Mr. Dave Paton won the gentleman’s prize. In the ordinary game, Mrs. Robinson and her brother (Mr. J. Hunter) were the winners. It is getting rather hot for dancing now, so that not so many tripped the light fantastic toe.

A farewell was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Shrimpton, factory manager of the Kahui Road factory, at their residence on Monday afternoon. A large number of friends attended. Mr. J. Glenthw’orth, one behalf of the suppliers, i said they were very sorry Indeed to loose Mr. J and Mrs. Shrimpton from their midst. Both j were always such kind friends to all their '■ neighbors, and ever ready and willing to help ■ In any way. He presented Mrs. Shrimpton with a lovely silver cake dish and silver epergne. A travelling rug was presented to Mr. Shrimpton. Mr. Y. Willcock also paid a tribute to the sterling qualities of Mr. Shrimpton, who thanked them for their kindness, and good wishes on behalf of his wife and himself. Mr. Shrimpton is to take charge of Toko Road cheese factory. Mr. Jenson takes up the duties vacated by Mr. Shrimpton. Messrs. Cameron, Chapman, Johnson and j Hopkins tried their luck with the Auroa bowlI ers and were successful, winning by 24 to 15. I The,weather conditions were far from pleasant. PUNIHO & WAREA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Puniho and Warea Girls’ Friendly Society was rather unfortunate in striking a wet. night for their concert, but nevertheless it was a successful function, and there was a small credit balance to be added to the ponygig fund. A first-class programme was rendered by the girls, who had been well trained by. Mesdames Larkin and Bates. A short dance followed the concert, which was thoroughly enjoyed by those present (about, six sets). Mr. Pearson provided the music. Miss Pearson and Miss C. Julian helped with extras, which were well appreciated. Streamer and ■ confetti dances were put on during, the even- ; ing. Mr. Bert. Jones fulfilled the duties : of M.C. in a very 1 capable manner. The girls wish to thank Mesdaimes Larkin and Bates, who trained the girls, and. also Mr. feert. Payne and Reg. Venner for helping to make the concert a success. The committee in charge of the annual mill ball were also unlucky in having a wet night for their function. The night, was one of the worst experienced on the coast this year, and many that intended going were prevented from doing so. There were about six sets present, and all enjoyed the evening. Orchestral music was engaged for the occasion, and the supper, in Hie hands of Messrs. Ainslee. was all that could be desired. The floor was in good order, in spite of the wet evening. Mr. Cassie ably fulfilled the duties of M.C.

The experiences of some of the dancers going homo must, have been more exhilarating than the dance itself. The first car to leave was unfortunate enough to strike one of those things which always happen to motorists, when they do not want them—a puncturre. Two ladies driving after them, could not sec the ear on account of the heavy mist. Their horse shied, broke the harness, cleared out. and left the ladies behind. These were taken home by the motorist rone the worse except.for a few bruises and a severe shaking. The horse of two more of the fair sex refused to be driven over the bridges, and consequently had to be Led, which is not a vrey pleasant task when the rain is pouring down. Two other ladies, when daylight arrived. were surprised to find that they were within six miles of their destination, when they only had six miles to do when they left, the hall. The horse had taken the wrong turning in the dark. The car containing the musicians took a little over an hour to cover five miles. The occupants were unable to close the doors of the car, as the driver could not see the road. Luckily no serious accidents happened, and no one was serlouslv hurt. The balloon dance held under the auspices of the Puniho and Warea Ladies’ Guild was an exceptionally jolly affair. There was a fairly large attendance, and the ladies should have a considerable sum to add to the church funds. The floor was in tip-top order. This, coupled with Mr. Pearson's music, kept the dancers In a merry mood until the early hours of the 'morning. Mr. Will Laurence was M.C. The supper was in the hands of the ladies of the guild. Mesdames Cooke, Bell, Coleman, Magon, and the secretary, Miss Corbett. Needless to say, it was Al. The balloon dance was the special feature of the evening, this causing considerable fun among the Vlancers. Balloons were sold at the small ■ sum of sixpence each, the ladles having to i wear them tied Io the ankles. The idea was

to see who could keep the balloon longest without it bursting. Some of the ladies kept them till nearly the, end, but when the last dance came only’ two balloons were loft unbroken. These were worn by Mesdames Needham and Andrews, the latter winning the prize, which was drawn for at the end. The pony-gig fund is now nearing completion, only about two more pounds to be added to complete the £3O, the cost of the pony and gig. The pony and gig lias been duly handed over tn Mrs. H. A. Coleman We congratulate th? secretary (Miss N. Payne), who organised the various branches in connection with sacne. A rather nasty accident happened at Puniho recently, when Mrs. Larcombe and Mrs. Coleman were driving past a motor lorry. It appears that the horse shield at the lorry, and tipped the gig with its occupants upside down. Luckily neither of the ladies was seriously hurt, although both were badly bruised and suffered from shock. No damage was done to either the gig or horse. Good progress is still being made with the Puniho-Warea church. Tenders were called for the building, hut owing to them being well over the price that has been fixed, they were all rejected and the plans have been somewhat modified to bring the price down to the desired level. About. £5OO is in hand,, and the rest has been guaranteed by four local churchmen.

Rumor has it that we will shortly be able to pay a visit to the moving pictures once a fortnight at the Warea Hall. This will be welcomed hy many of the settlers here, as there has been too many dances on the coast this season, and they are, now getting stale. A trip to tlie moving pictures will be quite, a novelty to us country folk away here in the bush. . . The annual wind-un ball in connection with the Okato social committees practice dances will be held in the Hempton Hall shortly. Orchestral music has been engaged, and a dainty supper is assured. Full particulars will be found on the front page of the News. We congratulate Miss Pearosn and Misses Mary and Alice Bell upon their successes at the recent musical competitions held at Plymouth. The former gained first prize for piano playing, the latter securing second for a pianoforte duet. Mr James Lawn, who was thrown from his horse recently, sustaining severe concussion, has recovered sufficiency to return home from the hospital. . - We regret Io learn that Mr. Sid Crowhurst fell in the hospital mounds recently, anti opened the wound to his ankle. This. 1 am Informed, will mean another sis weeks added to his already prolonged stay at the institution. We hope he will soon be well enough to return amongst us. The Okato Dairy Company- has decided to make cheese at the branch factories, Puniho and Leith Road, and at the main factory but-ter-making will he continued. In order to equalise the supiiliers that are getting skim milk with those receiving whey, an extra penny a pound butter-fat will be paid to the latter. Brooklands Co-operative started cheese making from October 1. Newall Road and Oxford Road are both making cheese. The Warea factory is manufacturing half butter and half cheese. The general topic of conversation amongst the farmers now is the proposed dairy pool The opinions for and against are fairly even In this district, and from what one can gather from those against it is that they are more against the promoters of this scheme than the Bill itself. Rev. H. A. Coleman has returned after a fortnight- swht at Auckland, where he attend-

ed the Anglican Church. Synod. . Mr. Stewart Cassie met with a rather peculiar accident while fencing with his brother on the Newall Road farm. It appears that he was holding a batten whilst his brother was hamfnering the staples in. The hammer head flew off the handle, and hit Stewart’s arm with such force that, it broke some blood vessels inwardly, which necessitated medical attendance. We W’ish him a speedy recovery. The Brooklands factory is unable to cope with the extra supply of milk at present, and as a consequence, three suppliers have to make two trips to the factory, one early so that the manager (Mr. Murdock) is able to put so much milk through the separator before the other suppliers’ milk arrives. I am informed that the Warea store has again changed hands, the new owner being Mr. Moss, late of Tataraimaka. PUNGAREHUI | (From Our Own Correspondent.) ; The wind is still north to nor-west, and I light rain is falling. For a few hours on Saturday a glorious calm prevailed, and we were inclined to ask “What has happened to the weather?” But ( the calm was soon broken, and the breezes are again in evidence. An offer has been received by the secretary of the memorial committee from a company known as the “Dusky Vanities,” to give an entertainment in the local hall In aid of the (memorial fund. The committee for this fund have nearly all left the district, and the matter of the memorial is now. In the hands of the school committee. ‘Your Own” thinks it is quite safe to predict a full house to the entertainers when they appear, and on behalf of all concerned hastens to assure the come-’ dians that we appreciate their kind offer. The attendance at the technical class Is on the up-grade. Some eithteen scholars, I am informed, are now on the roll. The boys are keen, especially now they are being set to manufacture sundry small but useful articles, such as matchbox holders and racks for tooth brushes. Success to the school and Its scholars is wished by young and old. The young fruit is now showihg up .well in local orchards, there being a splendid setting of stone fruits, especially Japanese plums, which are showing all sizes, from those just formed to others as big as a bird’s egg. A young unan, on visiting a local orchard last week, remarked that it looked as if there would bo plums all the year round. Small fruit is also very abundant and gooseberries are almost ready for use. Mrs. Dawson, of Kahui Road, is in charge of the public school during Miss Morecraft’s absence on sick leave. Friends of Mr. J. Sullivan will regret to hear that he has been unfortunate enough to sustain a poisoned finger, and is at present Incapacitated. Mrs. Walshe, of Parlhaka, is visiting friends at Cardiff. Work at the factory continues to increase, with a consequent increase in the number of emp’nyees. The work of preparing the domain for the laying down of a permanent pasture is proceeding satisfactorily, and the ground will soon bo rend}' for the seed.

Mr. Massey’s scheme for assisting small farmers by loans of £5OO on chattel security will be heartily welcomed hy farmers, and Is what some have been hoping for for years. The terms will appeal to simall farmers and are most satisfactory. It is a pity something of this kind had not matured before the s’ump came—it might have been the means of saving the situation for more than one unfortunate farmer who has been caught in the grip of .hard times. So far we have not been favored with any political or prohibition speeches in this district, but undoubtedly shall receive our share of attention soon. Changes from cheese to butter, and back from butter to cheese are not unknown here, and, as in other districts, farmers are often In a quandary as to what is going to be the best proposition for the season. Had the dairy pool been passed. In all probability dairy produce would have been stabilised, and there would have been fewer changes than at present. The fluctuating market does not help any, but old Father Time will tell later on 'when its too late, maybe!) which we ought to have done. I have not heard of any of our local factory directors or shareholders taking part in the dairy pool discussion, but it was talked out without their help anyhow. I wonder will it matter fifty years hence? Mr. and Mrs. Williamson, with their infant son, have returned home to Cape Egmont lighthouse.