WAHAROA.

Matamata Record, Volume VII, Issue 587, 4 December 1924, Page 5

WAHAROA.

CRICKET. A cricket match, Waharoa v. Gordon, was played on Saturday. Play was marred by the rain, the match being brought to a finish abruptly, with the fall of Gordon's first wicket for no runs. Prior to this Waharoa had had declared its innings closed with a total of 77 runs, made as follows: — Rowe, c and b D. Montague .. 1 Rodgers, b T. Montague .. .. r Newell, b D. Montague .. .. 0 Ay res, run o(ut .. • • !• • 2 McPherson, b T. Montague .. 2 Monk, not out .. • • .. 42 Knyvett, not out .. .. .. 29 • __ Total 77 A feature of the match was the very enjoyable afternoon tea served by Mr. J. Campbell, of the hostel, during the interval. HALL EXTENSION. The alterations to the Waharoa hall are proceeding apace. A centre piece has been inserted in the hall, lengthening it by 20 ft, while the stage has been extended 3ft. THE HUT BEAUTIFUL. A railway hut of the standard variety has been made quite beautiful by a fine collection of sweet peas which have been planted in front. t They are a riot of blossoms at present, and it is hard to recognise a prosaic railway hut under its burden of bloom. It would not be a bad if other railwaymen would follow the example set by the occupier ! of the Waharoa hut. TENNIS. The inaugural opening of the courts of the Wardville Tennis Club took place on 22nd ult. The courts, two in number, have been laid down on the Wardville school play ground, and will provide opportunities for play for the school children as well as for the people of the district. All the work of laying down the courts has been carried out by the residents of tKe district, evidence of the enthusiasm which is being manifested. A large number of local residents, as well as visitoi's from surrounding districts, were present. Additional interest was lent to the gathering by the presence of Dr. Laurenson and Mr. Ev/Wright, of the Matamata club, who p/ayed an exhibition match. Mr. J. Carroll, in a few words, welcomed visitors and declared the courts open. Play then proceeded merrily until dusk. During the afternoon refreshments were served by the ladies of this district ROAD METALLING. The unmetalled portion of the Wa-haroa-Turmga-o-moana roads is now being metalled. This will specially be welcomed by those settlers residing along that road, as during the past winters traffic has been held up. INFLUENZA EPIDEMIC. An epidemic of influenza and measles is prevalent in the district. The latter disease is claiming adults as well as children for its victims. The attendance at the local school has suffered in consequence of the prevailing maladies. JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOLS. A meeeting of householdei's to consider the question of the cost of transport to the projected Junior High School at Matamata was held in the school room on 27th, when Mr. E. 0. Barker "(chairman of the school committee) presided over a fair attendance of residents. Mr. E. C. Banks, of Matamata, was present and addressed the meeting on the Junior High School system. He detailed the ] result of the interview with the Minister for Education, and pointed out

, that the latter, in offering: to provide \ £2OOO for buildings and £7OO for the salaries for additional teachers, as well as guaranteeing 8d per head for xost of transporting pupils from outlying districts to Matamata, had offered just as much as the Department were prepared to grant. In addition the Board of Education had offered to contribute 2d per head towards the

cost of transport. Any extra cost must be born by the residents them-

selves.

At the conclusion of his address, Mr. Banks answered several questions. A motion was passed promising to support the Junior High School at Matamata. PERSONAL. Mr. S. Sorenson, agricultural adviser to the Danish Government at Washington, U.S.A., was a visitor to the dried milk and butter factories on 25th ult. Dr H. L. Russell, Dean of Wisconsin University, U.S.A., ami Professor F Nicklin, Professor of Agriculture and Economics of the same university, accompanied by Mr. W Y. Kirkman, Superintendent of the N.Z. Dairy Co paid a visit to the dairy factors Mrs. R. Walton of Devon(Continued" in Next Column.)

port, are at present on a visit to the district and are staying with their son, Mr. T. Walton. Mrs. R. Scott returned from a visit to Auckland on 22nd ult. Mrs. J. Blyth, who has been visiting the Hot Springs, Helensville, returned by the Rotorua express on 21st Ult. Mr. W. Newsome left by the Rotorua express on 27th on a visit to Pukekohe and Auckland.