NEWS FROM THE COUNTRY

Stratford Evening Post, Issue 73, 21 June 1928, Page 3

NEWS FROM THE COUNTRY

FROM “POST’’ SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT, CARDIFF. Messrs E W. Hancock C. A. Marchant and D. Brunton, who are representing the Cardiff Dairy Co. at the annual meeting of the National Dairy Association left by train for Palmerston on Monday morning. Mr D. Cameron was also a passenger for* Palmerston. Mr S. Lord, of Kakaramea, is staying, with Mr E. Hancock, of Poto Road.

Mr and Mrs T. Richards and Mrs E. Bennett have left on a motor tour to the Auckland district. It is very pleasing to note that the Cardiff School Choir did very well at the Eltham Competitions. Much praise is due to Mr Edmonson, the conductor, for the manner in which lie has coached the child-

The school concert should be well patronised as a splendid musical programme has been arranged. The children are going to sing the competition selections.

Work is well under way for the bazaar to he held by the Tennis Club next month.

The weather of late has rather hindered many farmers who are still busy with the manure distributor. FOOTBALL. Cardiff Juniors did well to hold Tariki as well as they did. The hlack and whites were fortunate to receive help front the Tallin play ers w ho, in true sportmcinlilce niciiiner, filled the vacancies in the Cardiff team. Th game was willing, and both sides worked hard. Tariki, however, deserved their win. More will he heard of loth teams before the competition is complete. The Cardiff thirds enjoyed themselves to the utmost against the school team, who proved to he more business lik s and more speedy than their opponents; Though not a matcli-winning combination the local boys enjoy their IdSes and turn up smiling at the next match. Footof this kind is real sport. euchre. The results of this week’s euhere tournament are as follows: Ladies, Mrs Cameron (Stratford) 1; Mrs Scott (Ngaore) 2; Miss R- Blair booby. Men, Mr A. Bennett 1 Mr Chas. Marchant hoohy. HUBROA.

There was a large assembly at tbo schoolroom Mast Friday evening, the occasion being to honour Mr. and Mi's. T ; Murray. The evening took the form of a social and dance and s cngs made a pleasant evening fly all to quickly. Mesdames A. E. Taylor and W. E. Martin and the Misses Bray, Stanford and Stockley contriL nted The music ' for the dance, Messrs. A- E. Taylor and W. B. Martin rendered vocal solos that were much appreciated. During the ening Mr. J. Wood on behalf of the residents asked Mr. Murray to nc-

cept a “lifetime” fountain pen, also a tobacco pouch, and Mrs. Murray a silver frame cake stand and a honey jar. '

Mr. Wood said that the proceed-

iugs that evening were not in any way in the nature of a farewell as Mr. and Mrs. Murray were not leaving the district. Mr. Wood referred to the excellent work done by Mr. Murray on the various bodies Of which he is a member, County Council, Stratford Dairy Co. On rising to reply Mr. and Mrs. Murray were accorded musical honours, ‘For They are Jolly Good Follows”, being sung with a right good will. Mr, Murray said he was blessed with a “gift of the gab” but there were times when it was hard to say anything, and this occasion was one of them. He thanked ail for their gifts and said that i n honouring Mrs Murray they wore honouring the better part of him. He also said

Mrs. Murray had made many sacrifices in their home life to enable him (Mr. Murray) to give his time to the work of the various bodies. In conclusion he specially thanked the ladies for contributing the music for the dance, and all those present who had contributed to the success of the evening.

A dainty supper was handed round and thoroughly appreciated. Dancing was then resumed and kept going until well after midnight. Mr. Taylor as M.C. was as usual the right man in the right place. Atnongst those present were: Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Banning, Mrs. Bray, Mrs. Taylor, Mrs. Massey, Mrs. W. B. Martin, Mrs. Mackay, Mrs. A. Martin, Mrs. .1. Fraser, Mrs. Blair, Mrs. Wallace, MVr Rit clue and Mrs Stockley (Kiore), the Misses Wallace (3), Running (2), Bray, Stanford (2), Yougbt (Kiore), Blair, and. Stockley (Kiore).

A movement is on foot to form a local football club and so far is meeting with success. It appears

there are several 1 players in the district who have had a good deal of former experience of the game, and it is to be hoped for the young players’ sakes, these men will offer their services. Mrs. W. Iremonger has returned from an enjoyable holiday spent ati New Plymouth.

A “Diggers’ Ball” has been arranged to take place next week end and

an enthusiastic committee are working to make the annual function the usual success.

Mr Ryan, of New Plymouth, ia on an extended visit to his daughter, —To-. IV. Iremonger. Mr. and Mrs. Murray have taken up their residence in their new' home near the Toko School. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Running are removing to their new home at Midhirst this week.

WHANGAMOSV3ONA. On the occasion of the visit ot the Minister of Public 1 forks, he wa,s met by a number of deputations and a welcome to the district wa* extended by Mr. N. Oleland, chairman of the Whangainomona Gouiity Council. A deputation from Aotuhia asked for assistance in the reconstruction of several bridges, most of which were becoming dangerous, the increased burden on the settlers, through unoccupied land, being emphasised by Mr. I). E. L. Rose. The difficulties of the Council throng,li the same cause were also expiamed by Mr. Clelaiid. The Minister stated that in these problems caused by unoccupied land, lie was, in conjunction with the Lands Department, trying to evolve some scheme that would bo fair to everybody. A Tahora. deputation asked that the roao between T Okan, i . via lierekapa, be made accessible, Mr Kerr pointing' out the benefit that it would confer on the district as s. stock route. The deputation also called the Minister’s attention to a> patch of blackberry on unoccupied land, Which was likely to become a scriousi menace and suggested that a leas© be given some settler, subject to hi si destroying the nuisaTice. The Minister expressed bis* approval of the suggestion. The deputation further requested an alteration of the existing train service, with the object oi giving Tahora a daily service. Iho Minister promised to discuss, the mutter with the Minister o”) Railways. The settlers of Marco Road placed before the Minister a case similar in some respects to that of the first deputation, hut in which an unspent subsidy was the bone of contention. After the position liad"oeen traversed by Messrs:'SloektvelT ami a. MeCutchan, settlers on the roiid, and Air. Cleland, from the Council’s viewpoint, the Minister stated that some portion of the work would be done, ; and the whole question considered. The Mangare Road settlers, who wished to raise a loan for metalling,, asked for favourable consideration. The case for the settlers was presented by Councillor Gower, who pointed out that the metal could bo laid down at a comparatively cheap rate, suitable nietal being close at hand. The matter was promised full consideration, as also was a request by Councillor Fletcher for widening a six foot track further back on the same road The various deputations bavin* withdrawn after expressing them thanks to- the Minister, a few minor requests, were favourably dealt w’th The Minister spent the bight at Wliangamc-moiia, leaving for Stratford next morning- ■ Mr and Mrs McKnhre and family have returned -from a holiday at Whangarei. ■ KT . Mr and Mrs G. of New Plymouth recently paid a visit to relatives in the district.