MOKOIA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 22 June 1925, Page 7

MOKOIA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) THE FARM. As the local factory closed on June 1, farmers are having a welcome spell from milking, and are devoting their time to making ready for the new season, which soon comes round. It is anticipated that, on final figures, the local factory should have a fair payout, as the cheese has been sent on consignment and realised a good average price. So far, suppliers have received Is sd, and there will be a further penny this month, with prospects of a good final bonus. SOCIAL EVENING. On Wednesday, at the invitation of Miss Lysaght, many of the local residents spent a very enjoyable evening in social intercourse. Miss Lysaght does not find it convenient to attend the functions in the local hall, but delights in meeting with her many friends, when a happy time is assured. The evening was sP eil t in games, music, etc., and a dainty supper was provided. SETTLERS’ ASSOC I ATI ON SPORTS. The ••wash-up’’ meeting in connection with the sport-s took the form of a social, and much local talent came to light—so much so that it has been decided to hold several similar socials during the winter. Songs and recitations were gvien by several of the residents and were much enjoyed, the evening finishing with supper and a few dances. During the evening the president of the association announced that as a result of the sports meeting, including the concert in the evening, the net profit of £'4() had beep placed to the credit of the association. . This was considered very satisfactory, and a vote of thanks was accorded to all who had worked so hard to make the meeting such a success; to the ladies who had taken charge of the catering; to the many generous donors of prizes, and 1o The Star for its valuable influence. Regarding the football tournament, ir. was decided that in I a/are the so ven-a-side should be confined to junior teams only, and the. committee regretted it had not thought of this before the recent sports.. The secretary was instructed to write to cho Scottish Society tendering the association's thanks and appreciation for the splendid concert party. The ladies intimated that their net profits from the refreshment tent and fruit stall amounted to £2B lfis. and this sum had been handed to the secretary of the Hall Committee for the purpose of a new lighting - system for the ha.ll. This is a very creditable sum. and the ladies deserve all honour for the hard work and keen interest shown by them in local affairs. From many quarters congratulations, have come to the association on the splendid way the sports programme was carried through, and no doubt the committee will have many improvements to add to the meeting next year in order to keep up its reputation. NEW CHURCH. Local Presbyterians attached to Ha. wera Church, and holding services in the ball, have been for some considerable time discussing the question of building a church, and at a recent congregational meeting plans of a suitable building were sbumitted. It was decided to take the necessary steps to pjoceed with a building in brick, and that subscription lists be opened for that purpose. A corner section opposite the local store has been procured and the plans of the proposed church by the Taranaki Presbytery, so that in the near future the new building should be an accomplished fact. The amount already collected or in sight amounts to ovei- £BOO. including an anonymous gift of £SOO.