MATAU NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 August 1930, Page 10

MATAU NEWS.

A euchre and dance party in aul the Matau Hall funds was held on U ridav. It was a moonlight night and the roads were in excellent condition, so numbers of visitors were present, which added a great deal to the gaiety Of the evening. Visitors were present from Pohokura, Ngatimaru, Purangi and Kiorc. The prizes for the euchre, don ated by Mr. and Mrs. H. Larsen, were won bv Mrs. W. Bertrand, Purangi, and Mr. K. Muniby. . Mr. Mumby won after playing-off with Air. L. Mounsey. Pohokura, each having 6| games. Auer supper Mr. Larsen presented the pnzes and then there. was dancing. Music was supplied by Messrs M. Jensen. E.-Ev-ans, A. Smeilie and L. Mouhsey. The vicar, the Rev. H. S. Dann tan, will be absent from Taranaxi east frun. August 28 to September 6. Air. \>cbber? stipendiary lay reader at 1 angara kau, will be temporarily in charge oi the parish. Air. and Mrs. R. Muniby and fainilj, fonneriy of Waitui, have taken up then residence at North Alatau. After a lengthy .spell of fine weather, rain commenced on Sunday night. It was welcome to the farmers, as the continuous frosts had ha.l- a bad effect oi. the - grass. The roads hnvvt’- fufleicd from the rain, however. ' Airs. fl. Crewe. Tarata, is the guest of her parents, Air. and Airs. L. A\ei ,- Air. K. fe Mumby spent last week-end in this, district. Air. and Mrs. E. AlcCcard, North Alatau, have taken up residence on their other .farm on the Junction Road.

Aliss 11. Ayers has returned from her holiday. - ' . ■