AWATUNA TOPICS

Taranaki Daily News, 16 July 1929, Page 7

AWATUNA TOPICS

DEATH OF MR. W. DAVISON. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The sudden death of Mr. W. Davison last Wednesday was a great shock to nis numerous friends in Awatuna. The deceased who, up to a some months ago, had lived in Awatuna for several years, was very well known; his kindly disposition and his readiness to do a lion’s share in any work for the public good will not easily be forgotten. The whole district extends its heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Davison, to his mother and relatives in their bereavement. At the graveside on Thursday, amongst the many who attended the funeral, were a large number from Awatuna who had journeyed to Stratford to pay their last respects to one whom they regarded as a friend and whose death they felt as a personal loss. The monthly meeting of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union took place at the Awatuna Hall last Tuesday afternoon. In the absence of the president (Mrs. Barker), who was ill, Mrs. Bourke took the chair. It was decided to have a euchre party and dance to raise funds for the local branch of the division.

SCHOOL ITEMS.

A well-contested game of basketball was played at Makaka last Wednesday between the Awatuna and Makaka schools, when Awatuna won by two goals to nil. The game, which was thoroughly enjoyed by players and spectators alike, was well controlled by Mr. Hancock, the teacher of Makaka School. Special thanks are due to Mrs. Bourke and Mrs. Niccolls who so kindly consented to drive the Awatuna players to Makaka.

Last Friday a seven-a-side football match was played between the Riverlea and Awatuna schoolboys, in one of Mr. D. Graham’s paddocks kindly lent for the occasion. The Riverlea boys proved much too strong for the local youngsters who are beginners and far too light a team. The visitors were a particularly sporting lot and played the game in a spirit much to be commended. It is safe to forecast that under the training of Mr. Harre they will form a combination hard- to beat. After the game, which was refereed by Mr. Harre, the Riverlea head teacher, the players adjourned to the Awatuna school grounds, where afternoon tea was handed round by the 1 school girls.

GENERAL.

Taking the rough with the smooth, the week has been a fairly good sample, though rain, wind and frost have all had a turn. One or two gentle .shakes have been felt which, in view of the Murchison disaster perhaps, are taken more seriously than hitherto. Paddocks arc looking well on the whole, m shortage of feed being apparent. One or two settlers round about report premature calving, a misfortune which lepiesents a serious loss when several cows are concerned.

The fact that there have been no euchre parties in Awatuna this winter should be at least one reason for a full house next Wednesday, the 17 th, when a euchre party and dance, in aid of the Womens Division of the Farmers Union, takes place at the Awatuna Hall.