DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 6 December 1929, Page 10

DISTRICT NEWS

MATAU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A series of slips—one very large—are at present stopping traffic ou the KioreMatau saddle. A gang of men are engaged in clearing them. This is the route to the railway, so at this time of the year the stoppage is serious.

A children’s Christmas tree function is to be held here before the festive season begins. It is with very genuine regret that we received the news of Archdeacon Evans’ retirement. The backblocks owe a great deal to the sympathetic and generous interest of the archdeacon and Mrs. Evans.

The Kiore Girl Guides, under Miss Mary Stewart, paraded at Huiakama for the afternoon’s service on the occasion of the bishop’s visit. Their smartness and general appearance Were the subject of favourable comment.

The Ladies’ Guild has presented the church with an organist’s seat. This was made by one of the Sunday school lads, Mervyn Jensen, and is of a dual character, comprising an upholstered seat on top and a cupboard for books beneath.

WHANGAMOMONA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Whangamomona experienced the wettest November for the past eight years this year, and the sun has hardly been seen during, the last week. The rainfall for the month was 10.36 inches, rain falling on 20 days. The heaviest fall was on the 26th, when the gauge recorded 1.65 inches. In November, 1928, 6.54 inches fell, and the average for the last fen years is 7.59 inches. Tennis has been out of the question, although a keen quartette were observed playing a couple of sets during a few hours sunshine over the week-end. The local courts are in good condition, and' were treated with Laykold a fortnight ago. Results of the reconditioning, however, were not up to expectations, although if the preparation had been sanded as placed on the courts, and not subsequently, a far better surface would have been obtained. Whangamomona has achieved notoriety in post office circles on account of the number of resignations tendered from postmasters and assistants stationed here. It is said the isolation and lack of amusement have been contributory causes. The latest resignations were those of Mr. R. J. Clarke and Mr. Browning (postmaster and assistant), who have joined companies dealing in oil. Mr. Clarke has been replaced by Mr. Lloyd Robinson, of Patea, who took up duty here on Wednesday last. An assistant has not yet been appointed, but Mr. Newton Ansley, of Stratford, is at present acting in that capacity. Mr. and Mrs. W. Pellet returned on Sunday from Auckland, where Mr. Pellet has been attending the annual communication of the Masonic Grand Lodge.

Rev. and Mrs. R. Steele have been presented with a daughter.