Out And About In The North

Northern Advocate, 4 September 1939, Page 3

Out And About In The North

Omahuta

The usual monthly meeting of the Omahuta branch of the Victoria Home Science League was held at Mrs J. Walker’s residence on Wednesday last. There was a very good attendance. Two new members were welcomed to the branch.

As the chosen study box did not arrive in time, the afternoon took the form of a social, with games and competitions. Mrs W. H. Robinson was the winner of a word-building contest.

Discussions took place on several topics of general interest, and these were very interesting to those present. Several ideas for bringing new interest into these afternoons were brought forward by discussion by members, and some of these will be included in the day’s programme shortly. Mrs E. Nalder was appointed secretary in succession to Mrs Robinson, who resigned. The hostesses, Mesdames J. Walker and J. Temlpeton. served .an excellent afternoon tea, which terminated a very enjoyable meeting. Rangiahua Mrs C. Campbell, of Puketi, has been visiting her parents, Mr and Mrs G. H. Mcßae, Omahuta. Mrs A. L. Sturge, of Waihou Valley, is visiting Auckland. Mr Claude Campbell, of the Puketi State Forest, is undergoing training at Narrow Neck military camp. Growth of Grass. After lying dormant for some weeks, the stock feed is now coming away very well, and most pastures are showing great improvement ' over a few weeks ago. The flats surrounding the river are still very damp, but they will be in well for spring feed after a few days’ warm weather. Power Line Work,

The Public Works Department's power line construction men are working in the district, and it will not bo long before this type of pole becomes a familiar sight along the roads of the district.