DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 12 October 1928, Page 12

DISTRICT NEWS

DUDLEY ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Airs, and Mr. R. Zimmerman, Lepper Hoad, gave a party on October 3 :.t their residence, the occasion being the coming of age of their eldest son, Mr. Paul Zimmerman. There was a large crowd present, friends coming from York Road, Stratford, New Plymouth and Urenui. There were games and cards for the elderly people and dancing for the young folk, for which the music was supplied by the Messrs. Jacobson (accordion) and Mr. J. Goppert (violin). Dudley Road women gave a leap year dance in the hall on Friday. There, was one of the largest crowds seen in the hall this year. The music was supplied by Messrs. Jacobson' (accordion) and Mr. J. Goppert (violin).. Mrs. J. Potroz ably carried out the duties of M.C. ami kept things going merrily until the small hours of the morning. MOTONUI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A gift evening was held in the Motonui hall on Tuesday in honour of Miss Hannah Edwin, on the eve of her marriage. A large crowd was present and the evening was pleasantly spent in dancing, the music for which was played by Misses M. Jones, J. McKay, L. Coulter, Messrs. N. Edwin and J. Lawson. Mr. J. Robinson was M.C. During the evening Mr. H. M. Purdie spoke of the esteem in which Miss Edwin was held, the crowd present representing the Pukearuhe, Urenui and Waitara districts, and the numerous gifts that were brought testified to her popularity. He said Miss Edwin would be missed' very much, especially so in regard to music for the dances, the bulk of which she had supplied. He mentioned that when the hall was first built Miss Edwin played without any remuneration, thus helping the hall considerably. Musical honours were then sung. The thunderstorm on Monday night was really terrific. For a while all thoughts of sleep were entirely forgotten. The lightning struck a large, pinus insignia tree near the Waiau school, smashing it to smithereens. FIRE IN KORU. Mr. and Mrs. George Green, Plymouth Hoad, had a narrow escape from being left homeless on Wednesday morning. In the washhouse close to the homestead a fire was alight under the copper. There was a strong westerly wind, and apparently a spark from the copper fire must have escaped and been fanned into flame with great rapidity, for in about ten minutes a dense cloud of smoke was noticed. The interior was well alight and there was no hope of going inside. Mr. Green and his eldest son were at the back of the farm, so Mrs. Green, with the assistance of two members of the family who were on the spot, pushed the motor-car out of the garage which formed part of the same building as the now-flaming washhouse. The fire had to make its way up wind or there would have been little chance of saving the car. With the water supply close at hand the dividing wall was well drenched and the sides extinguished where they had caught. The dividing wall was badly charred, but the flames were kept in check. A number of bags of superphosphate were stored in the motor compartment, and besides destroying them the flames would probably have extended to the dwelling. It was impossible to secure anything from within the blazing building, but the convenient water reduced the risk. Working clothes, boots, tubs, wringer, carpenter’s tools and paint brushes were destroyed. Wheat, pollard and such bags of super as had been kept in the building were either a total loss or greatly damaged, the foodstuffs were charred and the super bags burnt. AUROA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) In spite of the inclement weather a very successful dance was held in the Auroa hall on Wednesday to celebrate the opening of the local tennis courts for the new season. Visitors were present from all round the district. Cobum’s orchestra supplied excellent music. Extras were given by Miss Corbett, Mrs. M. Eaves and Mr. Brooker. Messi's. J. Bigham and M. Eaves carried out the duties of M.’sC. Several interesting novelty dances took place. The spot waltzes were won by Mr. and Airs. M. Eaves and Air. A. Hodge and partner, while the Atonte Carlo prize was awarded to Air. J. Mouat and Airs. Ellison. The schoolmistress, Miss Heal, has resumed duties after a tour abroad. Although there is so much rough and unseasonable weather the milk supply is being well maintained.