WAITOITOI-URENUI NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 13 June 1930, Page 15

WAITOITOI-URENUI NEWS

GIFT EVENING FOR MISS PHILLIPS. (From Our Own Correspondent). A gift evening in honour of Miss Amy Phillips, whose marriage takes place shortly, was held in the Mimi school on June 2, and was attended by a representative gathering of residents, Miss V. Schicb, assisted by a strong committee, had complete arrangements made and the large attendance and the large array of gifts, combined with the air of jollity which prevailed, testified to the high esteem in which the guest of tho evening is held. A. varied assortment of paper head adornments, provided by the committee, lent a carnival aspect to the evening, which was happily spent in' dancing, interspersed with songs and games. Songs were given by Mrs. S. Purdie, Miss E. Gibson and Mr. Joe Johnson, and the music for the dancing was provided by Mr. and Mrs. R. Allen and Mr. A. Smith. Mr. Alexl Zirinnerman was master of ceremonies. Prior to tho supper adjournment Mr. Geo/'Baker on behalf uf those present extended' to Miss Phillips the gathering’s wish for her future happiness. Mr. P. Thompson respondcl. ■■■■-,.■ FIELD'S CCMPETITIONS. Over 70 entries in the various classes have been received from the Urenui district in this season’s fields competitions, comprised of 17 hay, 25 ensilage, 16 swedes, eight mangolds, four carrots and hillside ensilage. Indications are that farmers are favouring ensilage as a supplementary fodder, the entries for the root crops and hay showing a gradual decline. The vagaries of the weather during the harvesting season just past were no doubt instrumental in persuading the majority of dairymen to turn their surplus pasture feed into ensilage. ' Judging of root crops in this district commenced last Thursday, when Mr. C. Wilson, ’vice-president of the Urenui branch, accompanied by ‘Mr, J. M. Smith, of tho Agricultural ■Department, started on his tour of inspection. Improved quality was everywhere apparent, Mr. L. Jury’s winning crop of swedes last year, 54 tons Iqr per acre, ■being exceeded by a number of plots. One of the heaviest crops yet judged in the competition had the remarkably fine average of 71 tons 4cwt per acre. The judging of Toot crops will be continued on June 20 and 27, and of the hay and ensilage stacks on July 3 and 4.

FOOTBALL COMPETITIONS. Tho second round of tho Northern Division first junior Rugby competition was commenced on Saturday and showed no change in the position of the teams. Playing at Waitara, Clifton had no difficulty in defeating Urenui by 26 points to 5. Pukearuhe accounted for Uruti at Pukearuhe by 19. points to nil. Pukearuhe is an improving combination and with tho services of M. Jonas at half and S. Chard, the exInglewood player, in the forwards should make a bold bid for top position in the final rounds of the competition. Each set of backs endeavoured to keep the play open and the experience of the ex-Clifton winger stood his side in good stead, two tries culminating from splendid openings made. 'M. Jonas was ably supported by M. White, who converted two of his own tries and kicked a penalty goal. D. Scott, who played a dashing game throughout, also crossed tho line and Penwarden kicked a penalty goal. Mr. F. Webb refereed. GENERAL ITEMS. Tlie secretary of th© Urenui library, Miss E. Pigott, reports the following additions for the month of May: — Blind Corner, Yates Dornford; Chantemeree, D. K. Broster; Love and Life, Louise Heilgcrs; Patsy in Bohemia, M. Bannister; . The Quince Bush and Gotobedd© Love, M. .Bower; Life Steps in, Ruby M. Ayres; Roofs Off, R. Crompton; Visitors to Hugo, A. C. Roseman; The Shadow of Grey Denver, Stephen McKenna; Exiles, Warwick Deeping; Tho Tapestry Room Murder, Carolyn Wills. ' .

A seven-seater touring car own’ed and driven by Mr. B. Gibbs, Tbngaporutu, skidded on. the side of the ’ road at a sharp bend oh th© northern side of Tongaporutu on Saturday ilight. After completing several somersaults the car came to rest right side up a few feet from the stream at the. identical place of the fatal accident of several months ago. Mr. Gibbs and his companion, Mr. O’Donnell, fortunately escaped with a few bruises and a severe shaking, but the car, which was subsequently hauled back to the road, was considerably damaged. The North Taranaki school football ■and basketball competitions commenced on Saturday. Th© combined Mimi and Pukearuhe schools football representatives were defeated by Urenui by. 21 points to 'nil. Mr. L. ..Bieheno refereed. The tables were turned at basketball, the Mimi girls defeating Urenui by. 17 to six. Th© gam© was controlled by Miss V. Schieb. The teams were subsequently entertained at refreshments; Mr. C. Willison placed a puddock at their disposal for the matches. The Waitoitoi dairy factory, which up to May 27 received • milk for cheesemaking, is now manufacturing butter and is receiving~'Cream every third day. Special preparations have been made £>y the Waitoitoi Racing Club’s committee to ensure that the annual ball, which is' to be held to-night, will be of the. high standard enjoyed by previous functions. The floor is receiving special attention, and decorations and -catering arrangements will be on a lavish scale. The music will bo supplied by Mr. Jack Renton’s dance band.

Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Salway have returned from a holiday in Auckland. Mrs. Cannon is the guest of Mrs. H. Perry, Ngacre.