NORMANBY DAIRYING

Taranaki Daily News, 13 November 1929, Page 8

NORMANBY DAIRYING

. HIGH PAY-OUT CONTINUES. The Directors of the Normanby Dairy Company met yesterday and decided to make the advance payment to suppliers for October at the rate of Is 6d per lb butter-fat. Further advice concerning the disposition of last season’s output was received at the meeting. It was reported that the final shipments of cheese for the season had been quitted at exceptionally satisfactory prices, and the directors authorised a further payment of five-eighths of a 'penny for the year.

AMATEUR ATHLETICS AT HAWERA Handicaps for the Hawera Amateur Athletic Club’s evening meeting to-night have been declared by Messrs. M. Bailey and L. H. Clapham as follow:— Running and Field Events.

One mile walk. — ; D. Wills scr, S. Coleman 25yds, E. Griffin 45, B. Campbell 120, W. Coleman 150, L. Newell and ■ B. Thomas 225, R. Berry 250. , 440 yards handicap. —J. Hamilton 15 yds, Budge and S. Lay 30, C. Walker F. Kendall, F. Barraclough, G. Hawkins and S. Pacey 40, A. Newall 42, J. Matheson, G. Meyrfek, R. Berry and Simon 43,- J. Jackson, R. Walker and L. Newall 45, A. M. Cowie and J. Clapham 47. . ’ ••. ■ „ Three mile handicap (running).—L. Garrett, C. Walker and R. Walker 150 yds, F. Kendall and J. Matheson 300, F. Barraclough, G. Hawkins, A. M. Cowie and Phillips 4-00. 120 yards hurdles. —A. Newall (high) scr, S. Lay (low) scr, G. Meyrick (low) 7yds 1 down, G. Hawkins (low) 10yds 2 down, F. Barraclough (low) 12yds 2 down, M. Bailey (low) 12yds 2 down, J. Jackson (low). 14yds 2 down, L. Newall (low) 14yds 2 down. Hop, step and jump.—A. Newall scr, S. Lay 9in, .G. Meyrick 27in, L. Hunt 30in, M. Bailey 33in, L. Newall and F. Barraclough 36in, G. Hawkins and A. Hart 48in.

Throwing the discus. —L. Hunt scr, S. Lay 15ft, W. Ritter and M. Bailey 2oft, J. Jackson, G. Meyrick, . Tarrant and A. Hart 40ft. Handicaps for the ladies’ 75 yards and and primary schools’ 220yds events will be declared on the grounds. A 220 yds handicap for secondary schools will also be run. Entries for other events will be taken until starting time.

OHANGAI NEWS. KITCHEN PARTY. One of the largest crowds seen n the Ohangai Hall this season gathered on Friday night, the occasion being a kitchen party tendered to Miss Shea. Visitors were present from Alton, Kakaramea and Meremere, as well as a large gathering of local people. Although the attendance was not large when dancing started-early in the evening, the hall was well filled by nine o’clock. Dancing was enjoyed till supper time. A bounteous repast was provided by the ladies, after which the parcels were handed to Miss O’Shea by Mr. Sheahan. On behalf of the residents of the district, he wished the guest of the evening: long life and happiness in her new home, but regretted that she would be leaving the district. Some considerable time was spent in opening the parcels, which contained some very beautiful and useful articles. Mr. O’Shea, in, reply on behalf of his daughter, apologised for the unavoidable absence of the future bridegroom, and went on to say that though changes were continually taking place in the district, he noticed that the residents always came forward at functions of this kind, and all newcomers seemed to be actuated by the same spirit of neighbourly friendship and help that distinguished the older residents. The singing of “For They Are Jolly Good Fellows” concluded the presentation, and dancing was . commenced again. Music was supplied by Misses Dyson and Savage, and Messrs Radford and Ke-rrisk, with Mr. Stuart Savage as an efficient master of ceremonies.

DEATH OF LEADING MAORI. There passed away at the Maori pah, Ohangai, on Friday evening, a very old identity in the person of Mrs. Te Aka, after a very long illness. Te Aka has beep chief of this pah for the past forty years. The deceased lady, who was 80 years oi age, was the eldest member of the Pikirapu family, Kopoi (Mrs. Hinga) being a sister, and Sam Hauora and the late Rangiaihu being •brothers. Preparations are being made for holding the tangi, which is expected to be on an elaborate scale, and already numerous carloads are arriving from all over the district. The burial will take place on Monday, by which time there is certain to be present one of the largest crowds ever assembled in the pah. One son, Rangi Aka, and two daughters, Mrs. Ike and Mrs. Whiti, are the only living members of deceased’s family, and much sympathy is felt in the district with Te Aka and his family in their loss.

PERSONAL. Mrs. J. Davison is still seriously ill in the Hawera Hospital. ■ —: 1 NORMANBY NEWS. SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEETING. At the Normanby School Committee meeting there were present: Messrs A. E. Spratt (chairman), T. Beston, T. Pickering, T. Evans, W. Bennett, P. Linn and Mr. W. Davidson, the headmaster. In reply to the committee’s request for the installation of two bubbling fountains, the Taranaki Education Board replied to the effect that the committee’s letter had been handed to the board’s architect for a report, which would be forwarded as soon as possible. In his report the headmaster stated that the roll number was 115, the averages for October being 103.3, 106.8, 101.1, and 103.7. The school won a cup and first prize for its entry of spring flowers at St. Mary’s show. There were 78 entries for the calfrearing and root-growing competitions. Owing to the large number of pupils affected by illness during the term from May till September, the headmaster applied to. the board for a Substitution of averages. This was granted, but unless a recovery in attendances takes place the school may lose a teacher after Christmas. ■ / ‘ , The children I ’are' 1 how practising for

the fancy * dress ball, which promises to be an' outstanding success. A holiday has been granted for the second day of the Egmont A. and P. show. The committee informed the headmaster that a sum not exceeding £lO could be spent in obtaining prizes. The board’s inspectors, Messrs McKenzie and Griffiths, visited the school during September. In their report they commented on the high standard of efficiency attained and stated that the discipline was good. They reported very favourably on the conditions under which the pupils had to work. Altogether the report was considered very satisfactory; Mrs. Davidson was accorded a vote of thanks for the assistance she gave in connection with the pupils’ entry at St. Mary’s show. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

A welcome social , to Mr. J. Watson was held in the schoolroom on Wednesday night. There was a big attendance, including representatives from Okaiawa. A very hearty welcome to the district was extended to Mr. Watson by Messrs Galloway, Bevan and Wards, who generally expressed the wish that Mr. Watson would enjoy his stay in the district -and that the experience gained would be useful to him in the future.

Mr. Watson said he was looking forward to spending a happy time in the district, and would do what he could in furthering the interests of the church. During ifche evening a presentation of a rug was mdde to Mr. Franklyn from the church people in recognition of her ■help in presiding at the organ during Miss Rievington’a absence. Mrs. Franklyn, in returning thanks, assured the people that it had been a pleasure to help whenever she could. Visitors from Hawera provided a very enjoyable musical programme. Solos were sung by Messrs W. Simpson and C. Lamb, and Miss Dunn, and a duet, was sung by Miss Dunn and Mr. Lamb. Mrs. Taylor accompanied the singers. Supper was provided by the ladies. - ■