DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 April 1916, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

(From Our Own Corrc-pjn.'leuli;. KAPONGA. The Athletic Club held a meeting on April 11 to consider an application from the Spojts Carnival Committee for a donation towards that function, to he held on May 4. It was resolved to donate the whole of the credit balance (£l4 odd) to the Wounded Soldiers' Fund. The Carnival Committee met afterwards, when there was a good muster. The programme committee submitted the programme drawn up, which was adopted, with the addition of a number of novelty events. Tt is also intended to have a number of side-shows, to make the proceedings as attractive as [ possible. Stewards were appointed for the different events, and it was resolved to meet again a week before the sports. Given a fine day, the committee feel sure that a very enjoyable gathering will be held. All the prizes for'the different e'-ents have been donated, and the committee appeals to anyone who lias not yet been approached, and who would like to donate to the prize list, to hand same to the secretary, Mr. B. f!. Cook, j I The meeting of ladies called for Thursday last was fairly well attended, ] the ladies entering very entbusistically into "running' l the refreshment booth and fruit, confectionery and tobacco stalls. Ladies were appointed to canvass the district for subscriptions. Mrs. Blair was appointed ;hairnoman of the committee, and Mrs. C. L. Walker lion, secretary. The farewell social tendered to Privates D. and L. Thouinine, who are on their final leave, was held in the Town . Hall on Thursday, when a very enjoyable evening was spent. Mr. M. J. Tower, president of the hand, presented each with a wristlet watch. Mr. Guy, on behalf of the 'Patriotic Committee, in a very appropriate speech, presented eaeli with a pocket wallet, and also spoke of their very tine character. He also congratulated them on their answering the Empire's call, and mentioned the fine record this family held, as there are now three brothers fighting or on their way to the front, Private Cecil Thouinine being in Egypt. Three cheers were lustily given the soldiers and also the family. Dancing was then resumed. The band provided the aui- ■ sic. and extras were played by Misses ■ ,T. Melville, J. Power and M. Wills. Mr. I\ Bertie carried out the duties of M.C. On Monday morning the boys received a fitting send-off, the band turning out and playing suitable tunes. Three hearty cheers were given for them as they left per motor for Eltham. The annual meeting of householders to elect a school committee for the ensuing year was very poorly attended, only six people turning up. An apologj 1 was received from Mr. J. Bennie (sec retary), he having been called away n day or two previous on urgent business but he intimated that he was still pre pared to he nominated. After forma proceedings, the following were elected —Messrs Death (chairman, re-elected/, Ouy, Mills, Ward, Bennie (secretary, reelected) and Hill (all of the mittee) and Mr. 11. Priestley. At t 1 , subsequent meeting several matters her. the Board were discussed, including a e'vcular from the Board. In raw . tion with the circular re An zac Day, was resolved !li>. ■all the committee, if possible, attsn.l o.

April 20. owing to the school being clos- j cd after that day for the Easter holidays, and that Mr. V. Burgess, a returned Anzac, he asked to attend and address tlve scholars. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded the headmaster (Mr. Lyall) and his staff for the manner in which they had carried out their duties during the past year, all the members testifying to the very marked improvement, especially from a moral point of view. Mr. Lyall, who tves in attendance, suitably responded, and thanked the member? of their appreciation, and intimated that, provided the Hoard was agreeable, he would withdraw his resignation, and ho hoped to stay on in Kaponga. KAIMATA. The milk flow is decreasing, although many farmers are well provided with autumn feed, and the pastures m and mound Kaimata are looking splendid, owing, no doubt, to the good methods the farmers arc now adopting. The shareholders of the cheese factory, which was started some three years ago, are to be congratulated upon the. success attained, which exceeds all expectations. It is regretted that Mr. G I.nccy. the present manager is leaving at the end of May, and we. wish '■George" good luck wherever lie goes. The directors have appointed Mr. .T. Gunderson manager for the next season. It is possible, however, that the factory will lose bim. for although he was "turned down" from the first reinforcements, he is still trying hard to get away. Mr. C. Toweli has grown a tremendous crop of maize, which was 12ft to 15ft high, and very thick. Judging by the various other crops in the district, the land must be of exceptional quality. I Mr. J. Dobson's farm is proving of I great advantage to the different con- ! motors, Messrs Rowan and Thomasson I having easy access to the Makctawa ' river, getting stone out for their crushj ing plant, and Messrs Grylls and Julian ar c getting shingle for the new yards j which are being built for the Farmers' i Co-op. Society at Inglewood. The farmers of this and the suvmundI ing district are anxious to see the yards finished, as they have stock which they arc holding to sell through the firm. Mr. C. L. Bocock is to be congratulated upon having purchased from Mr. J. C. Davidson, of Tikorangi, some fine Jersey cattle. Mr. Davidson has some of the best strains of Jerseys in New i Zealand, and will, we hope, help to build up the Kaimata dairy herds. I am told that the blackberry blight 1 introduced into the district is going to ; wipe the -blackberry clean off the face ! of the earth, so what about our hlacki berry pic now? Owing to labor becoming scarce, sevi eral milking machines are being installed - this winter. , Mr. Hardgrave, the recruiting officer, r is meeting with good success in the district. No doubt he is the right man in i the right place. His presence in our , district is appreciated.