LOCAL AND GENERAL

Opunake Times, 14 February 1939, Page 2

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Haystack Ablaze. — ' One Ihaiii Head farmer considers that he. is. right out o* luck. Having mowed his hay uaddoek of fifteen acres last week,; he was forced to stack it slightly preen when conditions became threatening;. On Thursday, the large stack hurst into flames and fire consumed the whole of it. Defence League Meeting.— Local residents have been canvassed by foundation members of the Opunake branch of the Defence. League, for. support duringthe past week, and it is hoped that there will be. a large gather-

in" at the meeting- to be held tomorrow evening-. As it is intended to elect officers and generally to complete the constitution of the branch, all interested are urged to attend. ' Season for Parties. — February is the month regarded most favourably by organisations which plan garden parties, and yet another of these popular functions is announced. The ladies’ guild of the Presbyterian Church is to be the sponsor of a garden party to be. held at the residence of Mrs. A. Campbell on Wednesday, February 22, when many attractions will be offered. All patrons are assured of an enjoyable afternoon.

Tennis Representatives.— Two Opunake tennis players have been chosen to represent Taranaki in a contest with the Catholic sub-association on Saturday. They are It. R. Penney and Mrs. Thomas, who will take their places in the B grade team. Although the absence of these two top-grade players will be felt bv the borouy'li team which is to engage country representatives in a “fitness week” match on Saturday, all will join in complimenting theii fellow-members on their success. Dog Trials This Week. — Always an event of considerable importance on the coast, the annual meeting of the Cape Earnout I) of* Trials Club will be held on Mr. ][. ,1. Kelly’s property, Fungai chu on Thursday, Eridav and Saturday of this week. Events start at 8.30 a.m. each day, and there are five main classes for competition, entries for each being' good. The handsome prizes donated for competition will he presented at the club’s annual ball to be held in the Pungarehu Hall on Friday evening'. Penalty on Rates. — Ratepayers within the Opunake harbour district will be reminded by the notice? appearing in this issue of the necessity of j meeting their harbour rate dues before the penalty of ten per cent is added tq the levy. The penalty date fixed is March 2, and the additional charge will he avoided if payment is made before that date. Although the levy was made by the former Harbour Board, it will be collected by the Borough Council which now administers harbour affairs, and payments will go to the harbour account. 1