PONGAROA.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10077, 26 August 1910, Page 5

PONGAROA.

Pongaroa just now is not in such a bad way as regard muddy roads as it was last winter at this time. The winter has seemed to slip by, and Spring is here once more. The roads, of course are bad io places, and there have been some bad slips, but, on the whole, Pongaroa people have not had occasion to be very sorry for themselves this winter. The coach service has gone back to the old order of things, and once more we are two days moved from the outer world—as far as news goes. The contractors found coaching on our roads at between nine and ten at night in winter rather too wearing. So now they leave in daylight and return"" the following day. In November, however, and for the six summer months, the daily running will be resumed. Given a blue spring sky, the country looks well. Many of the winter nights are danced away. Last Friday; 19th inst., was chosen by Range Road, Kororo and Rakaunui for, dances, the moon being propitious. At Rakaunui tbe dance was a "Domino and Mask" one, and was a great success. The Bachelors' dance, held in Mr Herbert's large new wool shed at Kororo was a real country dance, and was much enjoyed. The ladies of Pongaroa have formed a hockey club, which is twenty-nine strong. The Club rejoices in the name of "The Kowhai Hockey Club." On Saturday, 20th inst., a match between tha Kowhais and the Rums, a party of six man, was played on the Recreation Ground. The costumes of the Rurus were truly creations, though the Kowhais are pondering ths question as to whether light flimsy skirts, which tear nt the beginning of the match, are much of a handicap. The millinery of the Rurus, however, was more of a success—from the standpoint of the ladies' team. However, the Rurus were triumphant, and the game ended 3—o. After the hockey match a football match, from teams representin z Wimbleton and the Puketoi Union, was played. Wimbleton was short, and the game resolved itself into a mere friendly game. The score was 3—o against Wimbleton.