DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 May 1919, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

I lABEKI. ; (From Out Own Correspondent). A farewell social and dance to Mr. and Mrs. \V. Rudkin and their daughter, Miss Erlce Budkin, was held on the 29th ult., when there was a large and representative muster of local settlers, augmented by a number of visitors from Mldhirst, Inglewood and outlying districts. ■ The hall was beautifully decorated for the occasion, and the arrangements throughout reflect the highest credit on the young people of the locality, who were responsible for them. Mr. J. Hucker, In making a presentation of a silver hot water jug to Mrs. Rudkin and a gold medal to Mr. Kudkin. asked them to accept them as slight mementos of the high esteem with which they were regarded by Tarfki residents. Mr. Hucker. continuing, referred to the readiness that Mr. and Mrs. Kudkin had always displayed in helping In all local matters, and also to the splendid serv'ce Mr. Rudkin had rendered as a lay reader to the Church of England. He was sure he was merely voicing the sentiments of all present when he said tha. general regret was felt at their departure-,"' and that they would carry with them the warmest wishes for their happiness and success in their new home. (Applause). Mr. Kudkin, who, on rising was greeted with cheers, thanked the Tarlkl people for the valuable presentations they had made to himself and Mrs. Rudkin, which he assured them they would always treasure in memory of the many good friends and happy days In Tarlkl. Referring to his services as layreadef, he said that both in Church and lay matters he had always endeavored to do his duty cheerfully, and he considered It was of the first importance, especially in country districts that every encouragement should be given to social functions such as concerts and dances, which were for the betterment of both young and old. (Applause). Mr. Murray Jenitson, on behalf of the young people, presented a Silver wristlet watch to Miss Rudkin, who, in a short speech, prettily oppressed her thanks to them for the gift. Musical honors and cheers tor the guests of the evening were heartily accorded. In addition to dancing the enjoyment of the evening was greatly enhanced by musical and vocal Items, the contributors being Miss Asher overture; Mr. F. Asher and Mrs. L. Asher, duet; Mr, Asher, songs; Mr. L. Asher, songs; Miss Asher, songs; Mrs. T. Long, song. Mils C. Hogan provided music for the dance, extras being Miss L. Laurence, Miss Rita Taylor, Miss Hope Asher, Miss May Langman and Mr. J. Stephenson. Mr. George Hucker carried out the duties of M.C. to the satisfaction of all.

PUNGAREHU. (Prom Our Own Correspondent). Pine weather prevailed for the local school picnic held recently In the Pungarehu Domahj, ' there being a large attendance of scholars and parents. The afternoon passed very pleasantly, the various sports and competitions being I kept going all the time. Congratulations are due to the energetic committee for the succesful results obtained, the school funds benefiting to v the extent of several pounds. During the day Mr. J. Campbell (chairman of the school committee) presented the school prises for good attendance. He then briefly addressed the children, touching mainly on the necessity of the scholars keeping up regular attendances in Justice to the teachers as well as themselves. Luncheon and afternoon tea were well served out by the ladles. Mr. Keasberry and Mr. Sefton presented a tin of lollies for scrambling. A number of boys' and girls' races were gone through during the day, the events being keenly contested. The cash prizes presented were won by the following : Girls' race, over 12 years—Miss S. Grenfell 1 Miss D. Grenfell 2, Miss K. Fleming 3. Boys' race, over 10 years—S. HopMn 1, Sidney Hopkins 2. Girls' race at B years—N. Fleming 1, P. Fleming 2, C. Kirk 3. Boys' race at 9 years—Macky Kudl 1. p. Hopkins 2. Girls' raco at 7 years—B. Layman 1 E Fleming 2, E. Gilhooly 3. Boys' race at 8 years—H. Goodln LI. Goodln 2, F. Taylor 3. Girls' three-legged race, 10 years and overMiss S. Grenfell and Miss N. F'efl'ig L Miss R. Fleming and Miss M. Layman 2. Girls' three-legged race at 5 and over—lt Layman and F. Kirk 1, L. Fleming and E Grenfell 2, E. Layman and A. Kirk 3. Boys' three-logged race, 5 and over-4lacky Kupl and T. Gilhooly I, H. Goodln and T Taylor 2. Toting ladles' race—Miss D. Grenfell 1, Miss T. Grenfell 2. Boys egg and spoon raeo—Stanley Hopkins L Sidney Hopkins 2. Boys' high Jump—Stanley Hopkins 1, Sidney Hopkins 2. „ Tu |-,? t "^ ar "" H - Ooodta > Stanley Hopkins, A. Grenfell Sidney Hopkins winning two out of three pulls after a hard contest. Consolation races were then held, all the chll„2Lßße £"} e s 2 rae prlze or * n <*ber. Altogether a most enjoyable time was Spent by young and zL»r" a ii£ ee waa held ln the hall In the evening There was a large attendance and under the capable management of Mr T BarML aS ,J rC L everythln ß Daased "I without a hitch. Mrs. Pope presided at the piano, which was a sufficient guarantee of the quality of the music. Miss W. Sefton and Mr. T. Layard pla"° ing extras. During the evening a nice little supper .was handed round, nicentwe n£ti?l' .£, K eas berry, manager of the cooperative dairy company's store departmentwho has bpen spending a few weeks' holiday \t e Z? 1^ 1 city ' has takon "P his dutta The dairy jig season Is again drawing to a close. Supplies of milk, I understand, are only being received at the factory every other dav commencing from May 1. Local farS win also be -down to milking once a da^ In some quarters it is generally reported that the-season has been a poor ono for dllrV SSL mt L ni L the quealloD t0 o™> former, he ?,n?i f ° ( , had not loo J ,cd "P bis returns, but thought the season had not been too bad. and would be little behind previous seasons Some annoyance has been caused lately to sheep farmers In this district by tha depredations of sheep-worrying dogs, and some of the Hfer™n.^ght.t doPted ** mey « shoo0n « The weather'was fine but dull for Anzac Day which was observed here as a close holiday. Though no definite news is avaflaMe it is understood that a butcher's business Is about to be started In this district NORFOLK ROAD. (From a Correspondent.) .* school house was crowded here on the. 25th Instant, the attraction being the concert by Tarild performers, under the traurmg of Misses C. Hogan and May Langman. The procramme proved to be a very pleasing one, and many were the encores. After the concert supper was handed round, and then the school was rH.' I?" *•»• The musi,. tat the dancß of the highest order, being. soppßed by Kbses Hogan and Langman. Extras were played by Misses Gwcn and Isabel TherHeson »JST? 1 "i ton ar l riowly treHn S homeward now, a , n. J!°f anoth ?' °£ onr local boys-Frtvate A. Curd—ls to arrive home. Much sympathy Is felt In this district for Mr. and Mrs. Cameron, to the loss of ttafrsmT The farmers In this district are havine a now ' mo3t of ftem oSnSikSUJS 1 * s"™ on< £. a *"• and soon Vrtll be desro " Ss>e "' wMch tiwy ***