RAWHITIROA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 7 October 1924, Page 6

RAWHITIROA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Alternate showers and brief sunshine, followed by heavy downpours of rain, have been the records of our weather recently. Farm work, however, is going on apace, as much of the success of the coming season depends on the amount of work the farmer can manage during the next few weeks. Though scarcely equal to that of last September, the growth of grass last month was well up to expectations. Though mud is plentiful in well-worn patches, we have always the consolation of a good road when we journey abroad. Our r.oad, though it strikes* the newcomer as narrow and winding, at least presents a fairly even and solid surface. One notices the difference when out on the main highways, where traffic has ruined some parts as quickly as they were laid' down. Rawhitiroa folks of late have had no social events of nAte. A week or so ago about 40 made a most enjoyable trip by motor lorry, provided bv the Mangamingi Tennis Club, who ‘ held their annual ball on the Monday night. The evening was favourable, and the visitors received a hearty welcome. The hall was gaily decorated with streamers, the club’s original colours—red, white and blue. Mr Wallace Major was the musician, and Messrs E. Forrester and P. Brown were M.C.’s. Songs were sung bv Miss Forrester and Mrs Parker. A generous supper was dispensed by the Mangamingi ladies, and dancing continued gaily till well after midnight. The club intended opening their court for the season on the Saturday. It is time the local club followed suit, but rain has been too frequent so far to allow of much in the way of play. The school children are busy* planting their seeds for their show in February, and are also preparing for the various Bovs’ and Girls’ Club competitions. Calf-rearing seems to he the favourite, as one would naturally expect. The annual inspection of the school took place last week, Visitors to the district recently have been Miss Taylor, of Waitara, and Mr and Mrs Price, of Wanganui.