DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17973, 19 March 1930, Page 11

DISTRICT NEWS

OKOROIRE. Farming Changes. Mr TV. P. Holmes, who recently disposed of his Okoroire property, has purchased some 270 acres at Tau-ranga-o-moana. Mr E. G. Warren has disposed of his property to Mr Harvey, of Taranaki. Building. A new house is in course of ereotion for Mr Percy Anderson. Mr D. O'Sullivan has made extensive alterations to his residence. Accident to Boy. Master Ken Newton, son of Captain Newton, had the misfortune to have ■his collarbone broken through the horse he was riding throwing him heavily. Personal.. Messrs N. L. Higginson .and F. W. Anderson are on a fortnight’s deerstalking expedition in the Urewera Country. They are accompanied by Colonel Fraser, of Auckland. The Misses J. Campbell, J. Dee and V. Gubb are camping at the beach at Tauranga. Mr A. G. Willis, of Auckland, is a guest of Mr H. G. Wilding. GLEN MASSEY. The Weather. Beautiful autumn weather has bees experienced during the week, the days being bright and warm and the nights cold. On Monday night a dense fog, wh»h did not clear until late on Tuesday, enveloped the countryside, a rather unusual thing for Glen Massey. Church Services. Two services were held in the local church on Sunday. In the afternoon the Rev. Cleary, of Ngaruawahia, conducted the bi-monthly Anglican service, and in the evening Mr White, of Hamilton, preached at the Methodist servioe. Summer Time. Summer time ended on Sunday, much to the regret of local people, who much appreciate the innovation and many would like to see the extra hour made permanent. Industry. The local mine is still working very short time, only about three days per week having been averaged for some time. Large quantities of rails, sleepers and machinery have arrived for the new mine and tenders have been called for a lot -of work, so that the district should soon take on a busier appearanoe. Personal. Mr J. Cook, of Auckland, has been visiting his mother at Glen Massey. Mr and Mrs A. C. Dickie and Miss Dickie have been visiting Glen Massey as the guests of Mrs R. Nairn. PUKEMIRO. Working Bee. During the week-end a working bee was held at the baths, and the floor of the men’s dressing-shed has been concreted. / Public Works Relief Work. The townspeople are very pleased that the dangerous corners are at last to be taken out of the main road to the town. The Publio Works Department is shortly to send about 80 men to work on the road between the burnt bridge and Glen Alton. Personal. Mrs Ray, of Taumata road, Auckland, spent the week-end with her daughter, Miss Ray. Mr and Mrs Summers and family left Pukemiro last w r eek for Huntly. Road Improvement. The engineer of the Raglan County Council was in Pukemiro last week viewing the roads and footpaths, and ■as a result of his visit a man is working on the main street and it is rumoured that further much-needed repair work to roads and footpaths is to be effected. WALTON. 8ohoo! Matters. A very enthusiastic working bee has been operating at the local school, the work undertaken being the sinking of a bore in order to get a supply of good water for the .school. The effort has been successful and a good supply of clear water was obtained at 103 feet. The whole of the work was done by the local committee and Messrs Mudford Bros., who owned the plant and directed operations, plant, labour, and everything being given free of charge. Mr J- B. Nicholls, chairman, gave the two pumps that were put in use to draw the water. This was a splendid effort on behalf of the school committee. The members are Messrs J. B. Nicholls (chairman), W- Rippey, S. Miles, C. Harvey and C. Forkett. Other improvements have been done in the school grounds.

TE AKAU. Personal. Miss W. Clarke, of Wellington, is the guest of Mrs McGuire. Miss Muriel Burrows, of Hamilton, spent the week-end with Mrs Carter. Mrs S. E. Henry returned on Sunday from Te Aroha, where .she spent a week at the polo tournament. Misse3 Evelyn and Joyce Carter were at home for the week-end. Miss Kell Rapson spent the weekend at Mangaiti. Polo. The Waimai polo teams returned home from Te Aroha during the weekend after a very exciting week. The 'A ieam was the only successful team from Waimai, it being successful in winning the Auckland Provincial Chamjiionship Cu£=

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TAUPIRI. Picnics. The Taupiri school children held their annual picnic in Onslow Park in beautiful weather. They had a most enjoyable clay, for which they have to thank the untiring efforts of Messrs Wright, Day, Targett, Williams, Walters, and Mesdames Walters, McDowell, Wright, Day, McCleary and Miss Jones, who all worked together with cheerful enthusiasm for the happiness of the yungsters. Sterling Stores, Ltd., held their annual picnic on the 15th in perfect weather. About 100 employers and their friends proceeded to Whale Bay, Raglan, and spent a most enjoyable day on the beach and in the water. Messrs Ray Knight and Ron Griffiths were M’s.C., and carried out their arduous duties well, while Mr P. Tapper, who was made head of the children’s department, got through the day without a casualty. Dance. The Taupiri Bowling Club held its annual dance in the Taupiri Hall. It was a most successful and enjoyable function, the attendance being large and representative of all the neighbouring clubs. Mr R. T. Hill supplied the music. The Taupiri Bible Class held a social evening in the Mission Hall. Games were played until about 10.30, when supper (provided by the ladies) was handed round. A most enjoyable evening both for young and old concluded with the singing of Auld Lang Syne toy all. Haystack Burned. Messrs Taylor Bros., on the Gordonton road, lost their largest haystack on Sunday through fire. Person a l. Mr George Pearse, late of Kainui, has taken over Mr George Powell’s, junr., place on the Orini road. Mr Powell has gone to Tamahere. Butter Factory. The new butter factory is making rapid progress. Three new bungalows have been completed, and the main factory building, which is in concrete, is well on the way towards omopletion. Everything should be in readiness for the coming season, and it .speaks well for the district to be able to support two such fine butter factories as the Taupiri butter factory (already in operation) and the new New Zealand Cooperative Dairy Co.’s factory now being erected.

The School. The consent given by the Education Department for extension to the Kereone School has given great satisfaction to the. residents in the district, but the refusal of the department to grant a free bus service for the children on Miliiken’s road has resulted in the children from there being sent to the Ngarua school, although the. distance is greater. Farewell Function. A number of ladies of the Presbyterian Church assembled at the residence of Mr and Mrs H. C. Wills to entertain Mrs A. Ramsay, who is leaving the district to take up her residence at Morrinsviile. Mrs Wells, on behalf of the ladies of the district, presented Mrs Ramsay with a silver cake-stand and a supper set of Wedgwood ware as a token of gratitude for the valuable work she had done for the church. Mrs Ramsay thanked the ladies for their kindly thoughts and handsome presents and said she had only been too pleased to help the church. GORDONTON. Football. The annual meeting of the Gordonton Football Club is to he held this week, and a record attendance is expected. The club should again be able to field two strong teams, as new arrivals, added to the greatly improved junior players, will more than make up for the few departures. “500” Card Evenings. The attendance at these evenings is still maintained, the games always being greatly enjoyed and keenly contested for the useful prizes. Last -week Mrs. W. O'Hearn and Messrs. M. Smith and T. Saxton were associated with the winning table. Softool Relay Race. The handsome silver cup presented by the Herbert Smith Trust Fund to the Gordonton sports was won by the local school team. The race was the event of the day, very keen interest being taken by the large crowd. It was apparent that all the teams had been well trained, and there was no faulting. The local team maintained its early lead throughout, to score a well-earned win.

Mr. J. Sharp also presented miniature silver cups to each member of the team, viz.: Rona Bridgman, Merle Saxton, Frank Thrupp and Ralph Edwards. Sports Club Dance. A dance organised by the loo&l sports club was held here on Wodnes • day. There was a fair attendance. Hildreth’s Orchestra was in attendance, and dancing was enjoyed til! the small hours. Mr Geo. Thrupp was M.C,

OMNI. Ladles’ Social Cilub. On Thursday afternoon last the Orini Ladles’ Social Club held its first meeting- for the season, with a good attendance of members. The following officers were elected:—Mrs J. Carswell, president; Mrs Russell, secretary. It was decided to work this season towards a fund to provide money for the Obstetrical Society in Auckland, and it was hoped the sum of £2O would be sent shortly. Proposal to Build Church. A public meeting is to be held early nest month to discuss the practica-

bility of building a church in the district. The Rev. Dickens, Methodist minister at Huntly, and Rev. Hunt, Presbyterian minister of Ngaruawahia, will be present, and will assist to the best of their ability. Should it be decided that a church be built it will be of an undenominational character. Mr George Procter, who is one of the earliest settlers in the Orini district, recently retired from his farm, and has gone to reside at Tauranga. It is about 24 years since Mr Procter first, came to these parts. His son David is taking over the farm.