DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 25 September 1924, Page 8

DISTRICT NEWS

HURFORD ROAD. (From Our Jwn. Correspondent.) The final euchre party and social evening for this winter took place on September 18, and opportunity was also taken to bid farewell to Miss Collier (who has had to resign from the Education Board owing to ill-health) and Air. and Mrs. C. Jury, who are also leaving shortly. This, no doubt, accounted for the extra large attendance. There were 13 tables playing euchre and more would have played had there been room. There were eleven prizes donated, the winners being-Ladies: Aliss Ruby Loveridge 1, Mrs. Maloney 2, •Airs. Hicks (Tikorangi) 3, Miss Smart (Oakura) 4, and Mrs. McKay sealed number. Men: Air. Ned Antony 1, Mr. F. Seamark 2, Master Charlie Stewart 3, Air. C. Jury 4, Mr. G. R. Mackay 5, and Master Claude Stewart sealed number. Quite a number tied, and these were decided by cutting the cards. During the evening Mr. AV. Stewart (chairman of the School Committee) presented Miss Collier with a solid silver cake dish and Mr. and Mrs. C. Jury with a silver teapot and tray in recognition of what they had done for the welfare of the road. In thanking the residents for the present, Miss Collier regretted having to leave, but thought it better to do so now than to make a start and probably have to leave before the year was out and make another change of teacher, which was not in the best interests of the scholars. Mr. J. Collier also thanked the settlers on behalf of her daughter for their kindness. Mr. Jury said that during his four years here he couLsafely say he was on the best or terms with all, and greatly appreciated the kindness shown that night. During the evening a recitation was given by Airs. Stewart (sent.), and songs by Messrs. W. H. Smith. Bert Stewart, Toomey and Williams. The committee wish to thank Mrs. Matthews, Messrs. Avery and Son, Mace Bros., The Melbourne, Messrs. Stainton, A. Veale, Jeffries, Blanchard, Woods, Daley and Findlay for prizes donated. On Thursday afternoon a pleasant little function took place, the children presenting Miss Collier with an ebony backed hand mirror in appreciation for what she had done for them. During the last seven years there have, been* eleven changes of teachers. RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Oddfellows’ social held on Friday, September 12, was a very enjoyable function, and the Oddfellows, in their various coloured regalia, made a very pleasing spectacle mingling with the many coloured dresses of the ladies. The orchestra of three instruments was much appreciated. Messrs. Maindonald kindly favoured the company with songs.

A tin-can party was held in the supper room of Die hall on Monday night to welcome home Air. D. Paton and his bride. Air. R. Morgan and his bride were also welcomed at their own home a few days before by their friends.

A good few of our young folk went to a dance at Oaonui on Tuesday evening and had an enjoyable time. The same evening the Upper Kahui residents held a party in their school to celebrate the lighting of their road iby electricity. Guests came from as far as New 'Plymouth and Opunake in the ra.in, which was very heavy that night. Mr. Robertson, who has the contract for the police stat-i<% residence, is making good progress with the work. Cattle brought better prices at the Inst sale day, which will help the farmers along. Grass is coming away very fast.

Mr. and Mrs Groom, late of RahoVa, are now home at Bell Block and are looking well. At a meeting of the Domain Board to consider tenders for the lease of reserves, the successful tenders were those of Mr. Weaver and Miss McGregor, the other being held over. OAKURA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A small but energetic committee, mainly composed of ladies, met a few weeks ago to organise an entertainment to raise funds for the local branch of the Church of England. The result was a very satisfactory euchre party and dance held in the hall on Thursday night. The prizes were gifts from one or two persons interested in the good work, and the hall committee did their share in keeping down expenses by letting the organisers have the use of the hall free of charge. Twenty tables were filled. Amongst the ladies Miss Irene Wilkins was the prize-winner, while Mi F. Jury secured the men’s prize. Mrs. AVilkins very kindly presented a pair of fowls, which brought a good price, and Messrs. Evans Bros, contributed a young pig tc be sold in aid of the fund. At the dance Messrs. L. Brown and F. Mace acted as M.C.’s. and Mr. Orr provided excellent music. Contingents arrived from Tatarafmaka and Omata, and the immediate neighbcuriiood was well represented. The door takings were much larger than was expected, and should help to reduce considerably ohe debt on the district church fund.

DOUGLAS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A well-known and respected resident in the person of Airs. Aloir died on September 9 after a prolonged illness. Mrs. Aloir was a native of Scotland, having been born in Katrine, in 1861, and after her marriage she took uo her residence in Aberdeen. Later, with her husband and family, she left foi New Zealand, taking up residence in Palmerston North. After a short time Air. and Airs. Aloir took up their residence in Tututawa, and in the days | when travelling from Stratford to the •bcok country took several days great hospitality was shown to all travellers by the late Mrs. Aloir. From Tututawa Airs. Aloir went to Queensland, but eventually came back to Taranaki, settling in Douglas, where she lived for the last five or six years. Mrs. Moir is survived by her husband, six daughters, and one son. namely, Mrs. Savage (Tuf.rtawa), Airs. Walker (Tututawa), Mrs. Richmond (Taupiri), Mrs. Brough (Egmont Village), and Mesdajnes Newman (2) (Queensland), and Air. Wm. Aloir. One son, Joseph Moir, was killed while t “'*Hve service

LOWGARTH. (•From Our Own Correspondent.) 'Since the formation of a branch of the Farmers’ Union the members, particularly the president and secretary, have been endeavouring to arouse interest and make the branch a lively and interesting body. It is to be hoped that all members will endeavour to attend the meetings and assist the branch and so create interest among themselves. A meeting of the branch was held in the hall on Wednesday evening, Air. L. Babington (president) presiding. The secretary (Air. A. Piper) referred to the recent address given by Air. J. D. Piper, of the AVairarapa, on the matter of speying cows. The president intimated that this branch should endeavour to encourage the system, as it was the only effective way of stopping the cull cow from again coming into profit into different herds. After considerable discussion, it was decided; “That this branch delegates Air. A. Piper to proceed, to the AVairarapa to gain the necessary surgical information and to act in that capacity for the members of the branch.” The president suggested that a root-growing competition should be held as a means of stimulating interest. Members generally favoured the suggestion, and it was unanimously agreed to hold a rootgrowing competition for members only, comprising the following crops: Mangolds, swedes, soft turnips of not less than one acre, and carrotsi not less than half an acre. The nomination and entry fees are reasonable, and it is to be hoped that farmer members will take this opportunity of assisting the branch by entering their crops. The president announced that several special prizes had been kindly donated for the purpose. It was agreed that nominations should close on November 1. The following remit will be forwarded to headqirartCrs: “That this meeting of the Low,garth branch of the Farmers’ Union, held on September 17, urges the union to use its best endeavours to bring down the rate of exchange as fixed by the associated banks on dairy produce.” Several new members were enrolled, among whom were Messrs. R. Mills,-W. A. Styles, John Jones, A. Symmans, A. Gray and J. Jones.

The weather still continues to be. of the best, and is in my opinion the best spring experienced for years. Grass is flourishing fast, and in consequence the milk yield is rapidly rising. The cows have come through the winter well and arein fairly good condition. The sheepfarmers of the district are also gratified with their return. In conversation with one farmer he informed me that up till now his percentage of lambs is about one hundred and twenty.

I would like to take this opportunity Of congratulating Mrs. A. Piper on her success in the recent Eltham show, having won the points prize (a Doulton rose bowl) in the cooking classes. RADNOR ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Probably one of the quietest side roads of Taranaki was disturbed last

Wednesday evening (17th), by a terrific banging of tins. It marked the eventful day on which Mr. John Reid embarked upon the sea of matrimony, the bride being Miss B. Rogers, of Inglewood. Alany friends were present to welcome Radnor’s new bride and to congratulate Air. Reid. Air. Reid is one of the old residents on the road, having been a settler for many years. The evening was pleasantly spent at a social, when toasts to the bride and bridegroom -were honoured. Songs were rendered by Messrs. Neal, Watts, Asken, Tucker, Hall and Cameron. Air. Asken, on behalf of the visitors, sa.id he had always found Mr. Reid a true tfriend and a good neighbour. He went on to say that if any of the neighbours wanted help either in the early morn or late in the evening they had only to let Mr. Reid know their difficulties and h* would assist them willingly. The speaker said it was his first opportunity of meeting Mrs. Reid, and paid a tribute to her cheerful disposition and engaging personality. Mr. Tucker endorsed Mr. Asken’s remarks in a neat speech. The merrymakers dispersed in the wee hours of the morn.

MOTUNUI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The young ladies of the hockey club held a most successful social and dance in the Wai'hi Al emorial Hall last Wednesday evening. Dancing enthusiasts from Pukearuhe, Urenui, Tikorangi and Waitara were present. Songs were rendered by Miss E. Reynolds and Miss F. Perkins, and Miss H. Edwin and Air. N. Edwin gave a duet, all the items being heartily applauded. During the evening a waltzing competition was held, Miss V. King and Air. J. Teilfar being the fortunate couple to win the first prize. Alias E. Reynolds and Air. L. Skelton secured the second prize. Alias L. Coulter and Air. AV. Skelton secured the prize for the best couple. Airs. Rattenbury, Aliss L. Henderson, and Air. T. Fowler acted as judges, while Air. J. Edwin, Airs. Rattenbiiry, and Air. T. Fowler kindly donated the ■prizes. The winners of the lucky spot dance were Aliss N. Skelton and Air. S. Smith, and for the Monte Carlo waltz Miss E. Cole and Air. A. McKay. The prizes for the novelty dances were kindly donated by Aliss N. Skelton and Aliss H. Edwin. Mias Edwin supplied the music for the dance, extras being played by Mrs. Reynolds and Air. N. Edwin.