WHAKAPARA NEWS.

Northern Advocate, 18 October 1922, Page 2

WHAKAPARA NEWS.

TAHAROA TEXXIS CLUB,

The complete cost of the two tennis courts now being laid out is estimated to amount to £130. exclusive of equipment of nets, etc. The contract for £.">O, let to Mr C. J. Hobbs. for levelling sites, is being proceeded with as fast as the exceptional wet weather makes possible. A concert to assist the funds is being given at Motatau shortly, in addition to one locally. A SURPRISE PARTY. On the occasion of the fifty-fifth birthday of Mr .T. E. XVhua (popularly known as "Jack Edwards") a surprise p:,riy was given recently by between 30 and 40 persons, all relatives, except Mrs Burch of Whangaruru. It is not generally known that Mr Xehua is a great grandson of the famous Taniati "\Yaka Xene. the chief Maori signatory of the Treaty of Waitangi. STRIKING CONTRAST. A settler recently remarked on the great fall in prices for stock, now happily gradually rising again. When at the top values he sold three or fourmonth calve> for as much at £•> 3s; tin 1 same class of animal now is worth about l!s (ill or 3s only. WILLING WORKERS. A bonutifieation project is now under way at the Native school. The objective is to permanently remove the :ank fern growing on part of the school grounds, Messrs T. Seymour, T. Luke. -T. H. Wilson and .T. E. Xehun each contributing a quota. One removes the big stones, another ploughs, another undertakes the discing and harrowing and gives the grass seed, while yet another sees to the sowing. EFFECT OF RAIX. Owing to undeflected rain-water, a fence on the Euliipulii road has been gradually covered to the extent of two feet, the queer spectacle being evident *of a. big corner post with powerful strainers being only two foot above ground. There is evidently need ior the skilful eye and organisation of a road engineer to turn aside the rushing waters at a convenient spot.

A FRIEND IX XEED. Sir Seymour's property is just this side of u portion of low-lying road on the Ilukerenui road, and he has often played the part of a friend in need to motorists who are held up by flood waters. During the heavy rains of last Saturday Mr Seymour's skill and draught horse were called into requisition to bring through Dr. Gault's car. Owing to care being exercised to see that all pipes were closed before negotiating the water, which was up to the car lights, the car was able to proceed at once on the journey to Hiku-

rangi. QUIET WEDDING. Mr Ihnka (Peter) Strongman is being married shortly to Miss Annie Edwards, the second daughter of Mr J. E. Nehua. The arrangements are to be of a quiet nature. A SEXD-OF. Miss Nellie Whittaker of R-.inginrry Hokianga. was given an informal sendoff at the Whakapara boardinghouse, when about two dozen persons were present. The meeting was in the nature of a. dance. Miss Whittaker is a niece of Mrs Gardiner.