TANGITU

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXX, Issue 4883, 13 August 1936, Page 7

TANGITU

(Own Correspondent)

The Waimiha branch of the Women’s Division of the N.Z. Farmers’ Union are to be congratulated on the success of the dance, held under its auspices in the Tangitu Hall, at the last week-end. Mesdames Mehrtens and Parkes, president and secretary respectively of the branch, are to be complimented on the arrangements made under their supervision. The hall had been tastefully decorated by these ladies and the branch committee, which was very eulogistically commented upon by the large crowd present. . The function was a success from a financial point of view. The music was supplied by the Piu Piu development camp orchestra, and was greatly enjoyed by all present. Mr. W. Dumble, Waimiha, acted as M.C. and efficiently carried out his onerous duties to the satisfaction of all. Mr J. Campbell, Mapiu, pleased the audience with his extras. Mrs. Brown, Waimiha, also delighted the crowd with her singing. Altogether, it was a most enjoyable function, and the Women’s Division of Waimiha are to be thanked for the splendid supper arrangements also. On Monday evening last the members of the executive of the Tangitu District Settlers’ Association (incorporated) journeyed to Kaitangiweka, where arrangements had been made by Mr. G. V. Elliston for a meeting and social function in honour of the executive’s visit. The executive were greatly pleased to see the settlers and their wives turn out in such numbers to meet them, and hear a report of the many activities of the Association on behalf of the district interests. Mr. C. E. Middleton, president of the Association, in thanking those in attendance for having come along, said he hoped that when they had listened to what he and the secretary had to report on the work being done by the Association, they would feel satisfied that the district interests were being well looked after, and if the Association became defunct, then it would be a sad loss to the whole district. He emphasised the need for the active and intelligent co-operation of all district settlers, stressing that no one who had the interests of the district at heart could justify himself in not being a member. Mr. Middleton briefly touched upon several matters the Association had been successful with, also matters that were now being attended to. He also invited anyone present to place before the executive that evening any difficulties he desired to be attended to. He then called upon the meeting to elect their representative on the Association executive. Mr. G. V. Elliston was unanimously elected to represent Kaitangikewa, and Mr. W. Currie to represent Mapara South. Several problems in connection with these parts of the district were discussed and placed in the hands of the executive for attention. The chairman then called upon Mr. J. Jones, secretary of the Association, to address the meeting. Mr. Jones endorsed the remarks of the chairman regarding the need for co-operative effort by the district settlers, emphasising that at. no time was this needed more than at present. He explained some of the matters recently attended to, pointing out that in almost every instance the Association had been successful in its representations, and without doubt the future success of the Association was dependent on the active and intelligent co-operation of the district settlers. The Amalgamated Association of the Settlers’ Associations in the Central King Country was doing great work on behalf of the settlers in that area. All present would know that the question of retaining the Amalgamation as at present constituted was being consirered, or the alternative the formation of a King Country Provincial Branch of the N.Z. Farmers’ Union. Representatives of the Auckland Provincial Branch of the Farmers’Union and representatives of the Amalgamation recently met to discuss matters in this regard, a report of which was to be given at meetings of the respective Associations by Messrs. C. E. Middleton, J. Jones and J. F. Roberts, and the decision arrived at by the affiliations would be made operative. Mr. Jones covered other matters, and like the chairman, sat down amidst applause. A very dainty supper supplied by the ladies of the district was handed around, and was greatly enjoyed, and with a vote of thanks to all, a most interesting meeting closed.