DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 November 1926, Page 12

DISTRICT NEWS.

RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Several bowlers journeyed to Auroa to try their strength against the local team but were defeated. They hope, however, to turn the tables in the return match. When the local green was opened opportunity was taken to present Mr. H. Johnston with a fountain pen for winning the most singles games during the year. Mr. and Mrs. Chapman (the late president) were among those present, and afternoon tea was served by the ladies present. Armistice Day was sale day here, so that a large number of people were about. Mrs. G. Gibson put a large wreath of red and white flowers on the soldiers’ Memorial Gates. To assist in the collection in aid of Dr. Barnardo’s Homes a mart was held under the verandah of the old drapery buildings, and in a very short time all tire articles were disposed of, and realised a useful sum. The afternoon tea at the saleyards in aid of the same fund also did a good trade, there being a large attendance. Mrs. W. H. Wright, who was always a great worker for these functions, was very much missed, as she had been detained in New Plymouth. On Thursday afternoon there passed quietly away at her home Airs. McGregor, who had been an invalid for a long time. Deep sympathy is felt for the family of Rahotu residents as well as by those of Opunake, where Mrs. and the late Mr. McGregor had resided for a great many yearsb efore coming to Rahotu. The- interment took place at Te Henui, New Plymouth, last Saturday. The concert to be held in aid of the Opunake Band had to be postponed on account of the small attendance. The Okato children’s concert took place on Friday night, and it was rather disappointing to those who were in charge that the house was not larger. The last few nights being quite cold has put. back the supply of milk. Suppliers had been expecting a bigger return for November in quantity, if not in prices. • NORFOLK ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) On Thursday, October 28, we were favoured by a short visit from the Hon. Mr. Wright, Minister of Education, and his two secretaries. Mr. S. G. Smith, chairman of the Taranaki Education Board, and Mr. Moore (architect), were also present. The two latter showed the Minister over the school which has lately, been renovated. The Minister seemed well pleased with the alterations, and thought that the moneyhad been, very well spent when a description of the school, as it previously existed, was given to him. Locally, the people consider that great praise is due to Mr. Moore for the decided improvement in the buildings. The school committee had its usual monthly meeting on Tuesday, the l ' 2nd. inst. Various matters were dealt with relating to the welfare of the school. The headteacher (Mr. Rust) reported that the children had begun practising for the annual school concert, to be held at the end of the year. Also that the attendance was bn the increase lately. He also stated that the children had been very busy in the gardens planting their plots with mangolds. The children are taking a very keen interest in this experiment.