NEWS FROM THE COUNTRY

Stratford Evening Post, Volume LVIV, Issue 99, 4 January 1927, Page 8

NEWS FROM THE COUNTRY

NOTES AND COMMENTS. FROM -TOST" SPECIAL CORRESPONDENTS. WHANGAMOMONA. January 3rd.—Tlie New Year holidays passed just as quietly as the Christinas ones did here, or oven more so, as no public picnic was arranged. Numbers of families held small picnics among themselves on New Year's Day, when the weather was ideal for this kind of excursion, (being fine but considerably cooler than it has been for some time. However, picnics in tbe bush,, or even in more open spaces, lose half their charm when tho ground is wet and sodden with about a week's rain. Quite a number of people left by train for the Stratford races, where they spent an enjoyable day. Sunday was very wet again this week. It is generally hoped that the weather will soon" show some improvement, as the main road through the Tangarakau Gorge is now open. Mr Waters, of the Public Works Department, is making preparations for the resumption of the metalling of the Whangamomona Saddle as soon as the weather permits. Tim dance which was held in conjunction with' the Boxing Day sports was a pronounced success from every point of view. Besides a large crowd of local people, visitors from all parts of the district were well in evidence, and Mr G. Partridge, as M.C.. did not allow time to lag, and ensured an enjoyable evening' for all present. Mr J. O'Oarroll, of Tangarakau, who supplied the music, also did much to promote the evening's pleasure. Several extras were played. A committee of ladies prepared and handed round the supper. The dance, which was hastily arranged for New Year's Eve, though not so well attended, was nevertheless a pleasant gathering of young, people to dance the old year out'and the New Year in. Two firms" of Stratford business people, who kindly donated trophies for the Boxing Day sports, D. J. Malone and Co., and Bellringer Bros., were omitted fro mi the report last week. Quite a few of our young people have taken advantage of the summer holidays \o ffo away for a few weeks, whilst others have friends from elsewhere visiting them. There has not been such a number of small visitors to the district for some time. PERSONAL. Mrs Smith, of Tailiape, is visiting relatives in the t'istrict.' Mr Madden returned from a short holiday on Tuesday last. Mr and Mrs Basset returned from their annual holiday on Thursday evening. Miss A. Perham, accompanied by Miss V. Bray, is spending a short holiday with her parents here. Messrs S. and E. Lunn left on Friday morningj for Stratford. Mil Hodges left hero on Friday on annual leave. Mr and Mrs Madden., parents of Mr E. Madden, who are paying a short visit to the district, are staying at the Whangamomona Hotel. Mr and Mrs Snellgrove. of Bulls, are the guests of Mr and Mrs Waueh. Miss Hodder is visitinjr Mr and Mrs F. Hodder. Mr Rice is on a visit to his brother, Mr W. Rice of Whanga Road. Mr Rolls and son paid a short visit to Mr and Mrs Ennis leaving ivero on their return home on Friday morning. Miss E. Geever returned home on Friday evening after spending a few days in Stratford.

Mr 0. Wilton has returned to New Plvmouth. Mr A. Wilton is on "a short visit to New Plvmouth.