Notes from Ahipara.

Northland Age, Volume 6, Issue 48, 20 August 1937, Page 6

Notes from Ahipara.

First-Aid Work at Ahipara

On Tuesday morning the District nurse gave the first of a series of lectures on first-aid woi-k to the members of the Ahipai'a School Red Cross Circle.

For her subject, Nurse Merlet took the application of splints to fractures since broken limbs are fairly frequent as a i-esult of motor crashes and too strenuous sports. The members listened most attentively to the lectui-e and followed with keen attention the treatment of a somewhat embarrassed volunteer patient. In returning thanks to Nurse Merlet for her valuable lessons, Master Clifford Berghan, chairman of the local Red Cross Cii-cle, said that the succeeding lectures would be eagerly awaited. Card Evening at Ahipara School The Ahipara school social club held its foux-th gathei-ing on Tuesday when a lai’gely increased attendance was recorded. Mrs. M. Edwai-ds secured the first prize in the ladies’ section, followed by Miss P. Roberts and Miss G. Roberts with second and third respectively. In the men’s division Mi - . Henry Phillips took first place, while Mr. W. Tepania and Mi-. H. Nathan took the second and third places. Mr. N. Graham expressed the thanks of the club to Mi'S. Braik who donated the prizes, while Mr. Braik thanked all those who had x-olled up to help on the radio funds. Boys for Flock House A third representative of the Ahipara school, in the person of Hepa Paratene, has now taken up his residence at Flock House. The training given thei-e seems to be ideally suited to the future of the Maoris, who have now to look to daix-y fax-ming as their main occupation. Access Road to Beach A much impi-oved access road to the Ninety Mile beach through the Ahipara beach township is now in good order as a result oi the work of the unemployed men of the district. This l-oad avoids the usual difficult sand approach and permits motorists desiring to go noi-th to do so without crossing the ci-eek. For those who wish to put in a pleasant picnic afternoon the road offers access to grassy flats lining the beach. It is already being used considerably, and with the coming of summer should be a very busy thoi-oughfare indeed.

A meeting of the Kaitaia Retailers’ Association is to be held in the A. and P. Hall on Tuesday, 24th inst., at 7.30 p.m. As impoi-tant business is to come before the meeting, all business men and others interested, in the town are invited to attend. NORTHERN STOCK SALES The N.A. Farmers’ Co-op report holding stock sales at Kaitaia and Broadwood this week. At both sales beef was in shoi't supply and prices hardened under keen deinand. Dairy stock showed a marked improvement over late i-ates due to the growth of feed, and quality dairy stock close to profit found a ready sale. Springing Jersey heifers made from £4 to £B, cows from £3 to £B. At Broadwood there was a good yarding of young store cattle, prices received being : 18 months Hereford steers to £5 9/-, 2 year in-calf Hereford heifex-s £5 14/- to £5 17/6. Yearling steers, small, £4 12/6, yearling heifers, small, £4 5/-. There was a good demand for pigs, weaners making 16/-, and slips from 16/3 to 21/-. TE PUHI WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The Te Puhi Women’s Institute meeting was held in the hall on Thursday 12th, Mrs. Tracey presiding over a good attendance of bers and welcomed visitors. Luncheon and afternoon tea was served by the members. “Something for nothing” was won by Miss F. White, and a game was won by Mr-s. G. Thompson. Mrs. Peterson was the winner of the shield) for the month. A demonstration on hairpin work was given by Mrs. E. Buckingham. The winners of the months’ competitions were : Something from flour bag—Mesdames A. -White and C. Peterson 1, Mrs. Buckingham and Miss V. Buckingham 2. Date Loaf— Mesdames C. Peterson and A. White 1, Mrs. Buckingham 2. Three blooms —Mesdames C. Peterson and W. Dawson 1, Mrs. A. White 2. The singing of the National Anthem brought a happy meeting to a close.

KAITAIA GOLF BALL The Kaitaia Golf Club’s annual ball was held in the A. and P. Hall, Kaitaia, last night, Thursday, and was a brilliant success in every department. There was no strained, staid atmosphere throughout the evening, while there was not the least evidence of an excess of the spirit of joie de vivre. The m.c., Mr. J. Parker, was efficient, the music by the Ritz Orchestra was excellent, while the floor had been worked up to a state so far unexcelled in that hall. Refreshing drinks pi-eceded the dainty supper, and although this is not an innovation to balls, neveidheless the quality of the refreshments was. . During the evening, the dancers had the opportunity of being included in a flashight photo of the general doings. Town Water Rates A special meeting of the Kaitaia Town Board was held last night, Thursday, for the purpose of considering the water by-laws for the town. After a lengthy discussion, it was decided to obtain an opinion from the Board’s solicitor as to the power of the Board in regard to the levying of non-consumers’ rates and charges for the water suppy. A. and P. Dance The dance staged by the County A. and P. Association in Kaitaia ast Saturday, was most successful, there being a good ci-owd present. Mr. C. Masters had charge of the floor arrangements. The monte carlo was won by Miss Joan Christensen and Mr. G. Wild. The lady members of the Association served supper. Card Evening at Pukepoto A card evening was held at the home of Mrs. A. Morice, Pukepoto, on Tuesday, the leading players being Misses I. Morrison, P. Morice and Mrs. L. Masters. The consolation awards went to Mrs. C. Masters, Miss A Spyve and Mr. A. Logan. Miss A. Mori-ison was the winner of the competition. The Kaitaia Dairy Company will pay out the bonus to suppliers on last year’s supply next Wednesday. Te Puhi Dance Thei’e was a good crowd of dancers at the Te Puhi dance last Saturday evening. Music was supplied 1 by Messrs. L. Ramsey and S. Edwards, with extras by Mrs, W. Kitchen and Miss Skegg. The monte carlo was won by Mrs. Fred Braithwaite and Mr. Reg Kitchen. The competition was won by Mr. Reg Kitchen. A welcome supper was served by the Women’s Institute members.