DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 107, Issue 17979, 26 March 1930, Page 10

DISTRICT NEWS

1 FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS. |

ELSTOW-OTWAY.

property. The driver and a passenger escaped unhurt, and no damage was done to the car.

Personal Paragraphs. Locan candidates who were successful at the Trinity College theory examinations, held in December, were. Advanced Juniors: Honours, Vera Hooper 70. Junior: Honours, Ella Dale 93, Hazel Rifley 86. Preparatory: Pass, Joyce Clark 76. Mr J. B. Hortick, the newly- appointed headmaster at Elstow school, •commenced duties on the 17th. Mr O’Neil, relieving headmaster at Elstow, has been transferred to Turua. Rear-Admiral Byrd’s Speech. A crowd of parents and children gathered at the local hall to listen to the wireless broadcast of Rear-x\.dmiral Bvrd’s speech. Unfortunately only parts of the speech were heard distinctly. Football. The football team held the first practice of the season in Mr Martelli’s paddock on Saturday afternoon. There was a good muster of players, who put in an hour’s smart work. Euchre and Danco. A euchre and dance held in the Elstow Hall in aid of the Northern queen, Miss Ella Dale, was a great success. The card-tables were well idled, whlie the dancers' were kept busy on the main floor.* The ladies’ euchre prize, two beautiful pairs of silk hose, was won by Mrs Johnson; lesser honours by Mrs Martin. The men’s prize, a handsome silk shirt, was won by Mr Ralton; lesser honours going to Mr R. Stockley. A dart competition conducted in aid of the above funds was-won by Mr Peterson. Novelty dances formed a feature of the entertainment. A dainty supper provided by the ladies was handed round. The proceeds helped to swell the funds considerably. Excellent music was provided by Mrs Glover’s orchestra. Welcome Rain. Rain began to fall at mid-day on Monday. Although the pastures are not unduly dried up the rain is very welcome. Harvesting operations are finished for the season. A great quantity of winter feed has been conserved locally this year. Ensilage is becoming more popular. Numerous hay paddocks were turned into ensilage owing to adverse weather prevailing at harvesting time. Harvest Thanksgiving. The Rev. 11. J. Odell held a harvest thanksgiving service in the Eastport Road Methodist Church. A nice lot of fruit, vegetables, etc., was donated by the congregation. A sale of Ihe gifts was most successful, and prices realised will help the ohurcii funds considerably. Motor Accident. A motor-car proceeding along Ngu- ■ umnnga road failed lo take the Te Ksiwana road corner owing to a breakage in the steering gear. The vehicle ran across the corner and came to a stop in the bis drain by, £&mpbell's

WAITOA Successful Concert. One of the most successful concerts yet given in Waitoa was organised by Mi- Alf Coffee, with the assistance of Mr J. Lynch, and went with a swing from start to finish. Every performer was enthusiastically encored, and the items were of a high standard. A crowded and enthusiastic audience gave a warm reception to Mr Meier, who opened, the procedings with an accordeon solo, “The Double Engle.” Messrs Nicholls gave a pleasing duet, “In the Spring.” A ’cello solo, “Broken Melody,” by Mr Moore, was also well received. Mr Alf Coffee installed himself as a firm favourite with his comic characterisation of “Levinsky at the Wedding." One of the outstanding successes was the singing of Miss Kinniburgh, whose beautiful soprano voice charmed the audience. Mr Hessell •sang “The Crown of the Year,” his baritone voice filling the hall. An elocutionary item by Miss Hallen, of Springdale, “Vive la France," delighted her listeners. Mr J. Nicholls with his pleasing tennor voice sang “Pride of Glennon.” A flute solo by Mr Seel, “Lo, Here the Gentle Lark,” was another big success. Following a short interval Mr Myers opened the second half of me programme wtih his cver-popular accordeon. After another song by Mr Hessell, of To Aroha, “For the Green,” Mr Moore scored a success with his rendering of “Toselli Serenato.” A short one-act comedy was presented by the Farmers’ Road Comedy Company. The last item was a one-act comedy, “The Irish Doctor,” produced by Mr Alf Coffee. Mr Coffee, as the Irish doctor, with Mr J. Nicholls, Mr G. Moore and Miss L. Garrett, gave a very clever and witty entertainment, which was thoroughly enjoyed. At the conclusion of a happy evening’s entertainment cheers were given for the organisers. ■

TAUWHARE

School Picnic. The annual school picnic was held in Mr Chitty’s paddock, -which was an Meat spot. There was a large gathering of .parents, children and friends. Among the most interesting features of the day were the horse events, including the ber-.i.ng corripelllmn cigarette and addition races. Novelty races were arranged for ihe children, causing much amusement. In the evening a successful dance was held, music being supplied by Bluett’s orchestra. Garden Fete. Arrangements are well in hand for the bring-and-buy garden fele, which is to be held on Saturday in aid of the Presbyterian Church, funds.

PIRONGIA

tertainment. He thanked all who had helped. Messrs F. E. Harris and L. Mapp, on behalf of the public of Walton, thanked the committee for their successful and strenuous efforts. Children’s Fancy Dress Ball. The school commltee held a children’s fancy dress hall in the local hall for the purpose of raising funds to defray the expense incurred in installing the new water scheme for use at the school. The entertainment was a great success. Eighty children were in fancy costume. Music was supplied by Crickett’s orchestra, Morrinsville. The attendance was the greatest that has been seen in the local hall for a considerable time. Mr J. B. Nicholls, chairman of the school committee, acted as chairman and M.G. A Farewell. A social evening and presentation to the Rev. Gardner Brown and Mrs Brown was tendered by the Walton Methodist people. A fair number attended to bid farewell to the guests of the evening, and a most enjoyable time wqs spent in games, etc. Mr A. Adams, junr., controlled the programme, and the presentation was made by Messrs A. Adams (senior district circuit steward for the Methodist Church), and Mr A. Adams, jr. (secretary of the local Bible class, of which which Mr Brown was conductor). Both speakers spoke in praiseworthy terms of Mr and Mrs Brown and regretted that they were leaving Matarnata. Mr Brown suitably responded, and reminded them that he was not going very far, as he was only going to Morrinsville, GLEN MASSEY. \ Church Services. The fortnightly Presbyterian service was conducted on Sunday by the Rev. Kearney, of Pukemiro. Next Sunday the Rev. G. Hall, Methodist minister of Ngaruawahia, will conduct special harvest thanksgiving services in' the church in the morning and evening. A social gathering will he held in the church on Monday evening, when the produce will be disposed of. The Weather. The long spell of dry weather is the •cause of an acute shortage of water, many of the local residents having to carry supplies from springs. Light rain set in on Monday morning, but unfortunately it cleared about 1 p.m., but even that was welcome. Farming. In spite of the prolonged spell of dry weather the pastures still present a pleasing appearance and feed is abundant. Local dairy farmers report a record season as far as butter-fat is concerned, while the sheep and cattle are in excellent condition. Personal. Mr and Mrs A. Cook have left for a holiday in Auckland. Mrs Dando, of Te Kauwhata, has been visiting Glen Massey as the guest of her sister, Mrs G. Bull. Mrs A. Brockett, who has been on a short holiday”; returned last week. W.AITEFUN A-R AGLAN. Dairying. The increase at the Raglan butter factory for March is 329 boxes of .

I Destruction of Ragwort. Coarse salt and sulphate of iron in equal quantities used by a local farmer, Mr S. Thompson, have had a very satisfactory effect on ragwort plants growing on his property. The mixture is not expensive where the ragwort has not taken possession of a pasture, and as a means of checking the spread of the weed on clean country it is very effective and economical. It is suggested that the Lands Department might with advantage to all concerned adopt a method similar to that followed in connection with the distribution of phosphorised pollard for the destruction of rabbits to owners adjacent to Crown lands by distributing salt and sulphate of iron for the destruction of ragwort to' owners similarly situated. School’s Golden Jubilee. The Te Rore School Committee is preparing for a great reunion of onetime pupils and their relatives on May 16, which is the fiftieth anniversary of the school. Te Rore Water Supply. A serious beginning has been made with the work of pipe-laying and the establishment of the headworks on Pirongia Mountain, where a stream is being tapped at a point seemingly provided by Nature for the purpose on Mr G. lluckenhull’s property. Welcome Rain. After a prolonged spell of belated •summer weather warm rain fell throughout Monday morning. Although there is still some hay out this break will he generally welcomed by farmers. Off to Camp. A squad of Waikato mounted trainees from the surrounding district assembled in Pirongia on , Monday morning prior to their departure for Ngaruawahia, where the annual ten days training will he undergone. Personal. Nurse Kathleen Sterritt, of “Mataldtaki,” is spending a holiday with friends in Sydney. WALTON. School Matters. The chairman of the school -committee, Mr J. B. Nicholls, in addressing ihe audience at the children's fancy dress hall, said that at the last householders’ meeting there was a recommendation to the ingoing committee to endeavour, if possible, to improve tiie water supply at the school, as the water from the tanks was not fit for drinking purposes. The 'Committee had kept this in view and had now put down a bore and had struck a good supply of excellent water at a depth of Jo3ft. Owing to a shortage of funds it was impossible to find the whole of IDc money to pay for this work, so the committee decided to form themselves into a working bee, and they had, with the able assistance of Messrs Mudford Bros., obtained a good supply of water for the children. The necessary plant and the whole of the work had been done free of charge. However, there was an expense of about £l2 for piping and casing which had to he paid and for which there was no fund in the school accounts. So it j wa sdecided to call ihe ladies together, and the result was that evening’s en- j

butter more than in March, last year, and 10,400 boxes have been graded finest this season, against 5700 last season. The total output to date is 331 tons of butter, the whole of last season’s butter being 325 tons, interesting Address. A lecture was given by Mr B. J. Howard, M.P., in the Raglan Town Hall before a considerable number of people. Mr Lee Martin was in the chair.

TE KOWHAI

Farming (Operations. The milk flow is being well maintained, but the lower rate of advance is tending to make farmers cautious in their expenditure. House-warming Party. Practically all the Te Kowhai settlers besides friends and relatives from other districts, assembled at the newly-erected residence of Mr and Mrs W. Limmer. The host and hostess, assisted by a number of willing friends, spared no effort for the comfort and entertainment of the guests. Cards, games, dancing and musical items were features of the evening. A hearty vote of thanks to the host and hostess was moved by M? C. A. Magner, and carried by the singing of "They are Jolly Good Fellows.” The Cull Cow movement. A fairly large meeting of farmers was addressed by Mr S. C. G. Lye recently. The speaker gave a detailed report of the operations to date of the bobby calf enterprise, and handed round some splendid samples of American dressed calfskin leather. The purpose of the cull cow disposal movement was explained fully and questions were answered to the satisfaction of the meeting. A hearty vote of thanks to Mr Lye for his address, and embodying in it a recommendation to the meeting to support this latest beneficial movement, was moved by Mr G. A. Magner, seconded by Mr R. E. Cox and carried unanimously. A vote of thanks to the chairman, Mr E. G. Hockin, terminated a very successful meeting.

MATANGI.

ed many delightful songs, duets and quartettes; Miss P. Higgott, violin solo; Miss P. Torhy, humorous recitations and monologues. Messrs Battersby and Bryant, pianoforte duets. The accompaniments were played by Miss Mavis Sbaw and Messrs Batter,sby and Bryant. The choir funds will be augmented considerably as a result of the function.

NGAHINAPOURI.

Tennis Match. The Ngahinapouri tennis team journeyed to Ohaupo, where they met the local team in a keen and exciting match. Ngahinapouri had the honours by 13 sets to 11. i Our team has not been defeated, this , season, and hy its win on Saturday it has won the Waipa West Tennis Shield ; for this year. The “B” matches are still in pro- ■ gress, but on Saturday our team won by default. Golf Club. The annual meeting of the Ngahinapouri Golf Club was held in the hall. , Mr R. Vickers was voted to the chair. Mr Mills, who was secretary last ■ season, presented the balance-sheet, which showed a few shillings credit. Much business was transacted and prospects for this season appear very bright, as a large number are showing their willingness to join. The subscription was fixed at 25s for men and £i Is for ladies. Mr G. Mills was elected club captain and secretary. Athletic Club. The annual meeting of the Ngahinapouri Amateur Athletic Sports Club was held in the hall, the attendance being quite satisfactory. Mr S. Reid was voted to the chair. The secretary, Mr K. Thomas, presented the balance-sheet. The club is in a very good financial position and each year has been able to add improvements to the grounds. It is hoped that the forthcoming meeting on Easter Monday will be as successful from all points of view as last year’s meeting. A tug-of-war has been added to the programme. The secretary was instructed to try and procure the services of a hand. The following office-bearers were elected:—Patron, Mr S. Reid; president, Mr N. Reid; vice-presidents, Messrs 11. Richdale, E. S. Ryburn, J.J. Ryburn, W. Flexman, and R. Vickers secretary and treasurer, Mr R. Thomas; assistant secretary, Mr O. James; auditor, Air J. J. Ryburn; committee, Messrs E. S. Ryburn, E. Rye, 11. Reid, El O’Regan and J. McPherson.

Harvest Thanksgiving. Festival .services were conducted in the Methodist and Presbyterian churches at Matangi on Sunday. The Revs. D. 11. Hay and A. O. Harris officiated at the morning and evening services respectively. Under the conductorship of Mr A. W. Bryant special anthems were contributed by the choir. A bounteous display of garden produce, fruit and beautiful flowers was attractively arranged on tables. Following the usual custom of donating the thank offering gifts to orphanages, the respective churches are this year giving the products to "The Nest,” in Hamilton. Choir Funds Benefit. Organised by Mr Albert Bryant, the recent concert in aid of the choir funds attracted a large and appreciative audience, and proved a high-class and very enjoyable entertainment, Lbo performers being recalled again and again. An anthem was rendered by the choir, and amongst those who contributed to the programme were “The Harmonic Four" (Messrs Battcrsby, Eade, Mason and Quill), who render -

TE UKU.

, Boxing Club Social. The members of the Te Uku Boxing Club held a very enjoyable social in the Memorial Hall. Visitors from Raglan and Te Mata were present. Music was supplied by Miss and Air Earl (piano and violin). Harvest Festival. The harvest thanksgiving service in connection with the Atetiiodist Ghurch was conducted by the Rev. P. Paris in I lie AlcmoriaL Hall, To Uku. There I was a good display of fruit and vegetables, tastefully arranged with flowers and evergreens. On Alonday night a social was held!

- j Coate has been a settler of this district for a number of years, and the t opportunity was taken to welcome his j bride. Dancing was the chief form oft amusement, and a dainty supper was; handed round. J After .supper Mr W. J. Lusty, chair-. : man of the hall trustees, spoke a few words, and then called on Air J. H. Dent to make the presentation. In a few well-chosen words Mr Dent . wished the guests of the evening hapj piness. On behalf of those present he presented Mr and Alr.s Coate with a’ handsome barometer. Air Goate suitably responded. The singing of “They are Jolly Good Fellows” was most enthusiastic, bringing to a close a very pleasant evening. Air G. Dent supplied dance music an 4 •Mr H. Sweetman was M.G. j

and vocal items were given by Hamilton friends. Later Mr J. H. Dent successfully auctioned the gifts. Supper was handed round hy the ladies. The Weather. After some weeks’ dry weather rain commenced on Monday. This will be a great bneeflt to swedes and autumnsown grass. Fat Lambs. Another draft of fat lambs went from this district last week. Prices this year have been much lower than in previous years. Welcome Home. A large number of people gathered in the Alemorial Hall, Te Uku, to welcome home Air and Airs W. S. Coate, who have recently been married. Alri