DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 10 April 1928, Page 12

DISTRICT NEWS.

LEPPERTON NOTES. (From Oui' Own Correspondent.) A Bible class social was held in the hall last week. Visitors were present from Sentry Hill and other parts of Taranaki, and a happy evening was spent. The Rev. R. B. Gosnell occupied the chair and welcomed to the district the Rev. E. S. Bennett, who has been appointed the home missionary at Uruti. Items were rendered by the Alisses Hartnell aud Hobsen and Messrs. Blyde, Bennet and Matangi. The accompaniments were played by Mrs. Roberts and Miss Hartnell, Residents tendered a farewell social to the Rev. R. B. and Mrs. Gosnell and family in the Lepperton hall on Thursday. Mr. Gosnell has been transferred to the Fitzroy Methodist Church, Instrumental items, were given by Mr. Bovett, a gramophone and records were supplied by MY. S. Williamson, and numerous games and competitions were played. On behalf of the Bible class Mr. D. Oliver made a presentation to Mr. Gosnell and expressed best wishes. Ho paid a tribute to the work Mr. Gosned had done in the district. Mr. T. M. Blackball presented Mr. Gosnell with a well-filled wallet from the members of the southern part of the cireut. The condition of Miss !•'. Ackland is reported to be improving. i Mr. W. Colson is an inmate of the New Plymouth hospital, where his condition is said to bo serious. The Lepperton ■ Amateur Operatic Society is making good progress in its weekly practices and everyone is keen to hear its performance on the final night. MANGAMINGI. (From the News’ Correspondent.) A large, representative assembly' gathered at the local hail on Tuesday night to farewell Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Longley’ and family. Mr. Longley, who lias been teaching here for the last two years, has been promoted to the Matere School. Dancing was indulged in to music supplied by Mr. and Mrs. Tate. Messrs. Brown and Fanner were M's.C. Supper was supplied by the ladies. Air. L. E. Jackson presented the guests of the evening with an inscribed oak clock and a fountain pen. Mr. Longley, who was accorded musical honours, replied on behalf of his family’ and himself thanking all for the many kindnesses shown during their sojourn here.

WJrile playing with a school mate, Miss Betty Jackson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Jackson, fell and broke her arm. She is progressing satisfactorily.

The condition of Mr. and Mrs. P. It. Brown’s little son, whose leg was broken in two places when he was knocked down by a car recently, is reported to be satisfactory.

TARATA AND PUKEHO NEWS. (From the News' Correspondent.) A kitchen evening was tendered Miss Maggie Topping in the Tarata hall on April 2. During the evening songs were sung by Air. D. Paterson, hamorous monologues by Mr. L. Taylor. Miss Paterson, Mrs. S. George and Mr. A. Elliot supplied the music for the dance. The ladies provided a dainty supper. On behalf of Miss Topping, Air. Sidney’ Clark responded. Dog trial enthusiasts are looking forward to the local trials on Mr. R. Paterson's farm on April 12 and 13. The annual ball will be held on the Thursday, when one and all will be able to dance to the strains of music by Feck’s orchestra (Stratford) and to enjoy’ the usual excellent supper. The catering for the dog trials is in the <- .pable hands of the ladies. The entries close on Wednesday.

Miss Mumby was the guest of her sister, Mrs. Bremner, last week. Mrs. W. Goodwin has returned from her holiday’ at Whangamomona and Aotuhia.

The Ptikeho School picnic was held in the school grounds on Alareh 23. An enjoyable day was spent in games, races and chases. In the evening a dance was held, Messrs. Drake and George and Mrs. S. George supplying the music. Air. A. Lambert was AI.C. During the evening the prizes were distributed to the children. Air. Leslie Taylor rendered a couple of monologues. Airs. S. George has returned from Kohuratahi, where she has been staying with Airs. Curry. Airs. Guilford, of New Plymouth, and Mrs. Golding, of Feilding. are spending a few day with Airs. J. Drummond. T ARIEL (From Our Own Coirespotidenl.) In tho opinion of many visitors from other parts of Taranaki the paddocks between Egmont Village and Eltham arc at present looking quite equal to, or perhaps better than, any’ similar extent of country in the North Island. Sufficient rain has fallen in these parts within the past six weeks to moisten the thoroughly warmed soil, and the result is that the growth in Alareh ft this year is more like that of October or November in ordinary seasons, and there appears to bo no thought among farmers of having to start using winter-fodder earlier than usual, as is the case in less favoured districts. Nevertheless, madam cow in some cases seems determined to make a shorter milking season of it, and it is fairly certain that a good number of herds will be turned out a month sooner than usual.

The Tariki football club held its first practice for the season » week

ago, a number of young and very enthusiastic players donning the jersey for -the first time since leaving school, their efforts to distinguish themselves being decidedly energetic if not altogether scientific; so much so, indeed, that two of them had to be taken to the hospital, one with a broken arm, and the other with a dislocated shoulder. Accidents wil happen. Still the good old game must go on, the broken ranks being temporarily filled by other anxious aspirants to representative honours.

The Tariki Tennis Club recently played a return match with Norfold road, the latter club again emerging victorious with a healthy margin of games. In bowling circles matters have to a certain extent toned down of late. One rink from Tariki has entered for the Hawera Easter tournament, being composed of Therkleson, Rumball, Loveridge, Harrison (s).

So-called summer sickness lias been very prevalent in Tariki for the past four or five weeks, sufferers in many cases being seriously ill from its effect. Largo quantities of artificial manures have been arriving at the railway station lately, farmers having a busy and dustv time carting it away.

Fortnightly socials are being held in the hall under the auspices of the Tariki Football Club and it is intended to continue them throughout the coming winter. The last, held on Tuesday’ nf-glit, was very well attended. Laurence’s orchestra supplied the music. Recent visitors to the district include Miss K. Fleming, who was the guest of Miss Parker. Miss Ina Marsh spent the week-end with Aliss Harrison. Aliss Sterry has left to spend the Easter holidays with friends on tlie coast and in New Plymouth. ’ URUTI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Ideal weather favoured Uruti’s annual sports meeting on March 31, and rhe dance held in the hall the sane evening was a fitting wind-up to a most successful dayls meeting. The committee had spared no pains in the preparations, the floor being ideal for dancing, and the music supplied by Miss H. Edwin was greatly’ appreciated. Extras were played by Miss Alilly Oxcnliam aud Air. V. Laurent. Messrs IV. Reisima and J. Fitzgerald as M's.C. were indefatigable in their attentions to all. A most enjoyable supper was dispensed by a committee of ladies, after which dancing was indulged in till midnight. The annual sale of produce held in connection with the Methodist Harvest Festival services took place in the hall on Monday evening, and Mr. S. S. Butt assisted by’ Air. E. Jones, found, ready buyers for the large and varied assortment of produce, etc., offered. Air. Butt tot’: the opportunity during the evening to bid farewell, on behalf of their many friends in this district, to the Revs. R. B. Gosnell and B. H. N. Teague, who are leaving their charges to continue their work in New Plymouth and Murchison respectively’. He asked the Rev. Gosnell to accept a wallet of notes as a token of esteem in which he is held in the valley. The Rev. Teague was called on to accept a travelling rug. Air. Butt also welcomed Air. E. S. Bennett, who succeeds the Rev. Teague as home niissioner for the Uruti-Mokau district. Numerous games were then indulged in until supper time. The edibles being provided by’ the ladies. An enjoy’able evening terminated with a short dance programme, the music being supplied by Mrs. Wm. Jones (piano), and Mr. C. Whittle (accordion). An unusual discovery was made .during crushing operations on the Upper Uruti Road, when a boulder was found to contain the petrefied remains of a fish. The fish was completely embedded in the rock and, it is understood, has been forwarded to the museum authorities in New Plymouth.

The Upper Uruti Road metalling contract was completed on Monday last. Miss Horton (Auckland) is the guest of Airs. C. Thomson. Air. John Smith (Glasgow), who was a recent visitor to this district, has left for Auckland. Airs, and Miss Paget, who have been visiting Airs. C. Thomson, have returned to Hawke's Bay.