KAPONGA NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 14 May 1932, Page 7

KAPONGA NEWS

PERSONAL AND GENERAL.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) The monthly meeting of the Kaponga, branch of the Women’s Institute wa® held on Wednesday, when continued interest in the movement was shown by the attendance of 30 members. Mrs. C. H. Brewer presided, Visitors present were Misses G. Linn and Sulzberger, Mangatoki. A demonstration of brass work was given by the visitors, who also assisted members individually in their initial efforts in the work. The institute stall conducted by Mesdames J. A. Dawson' and J. O’Donoghue was well patronised. The hostesses were Mrs. J." Brown and Miss South. Although there was only a moderate; attendance at the euchre party onThursday night between members of the Oddfellows’ Lodge and the croquet club. Mesdames H. A. T. Gallagher and E. E. Boyle tied, and agreed to -share; the 1 prize, u A hidden number prize for ladies went to Mrs. T. T. Jones. The men’s prizes were won by Mr.' J. H. Tyack and Mr.-E.-MdPhillips. Supper was'provided by sister members of the- lodge: after which, the. -floor . was cleared for a dance, for which Misses. V. Feaver and D. Mellow supplied the music, and Mr, F. A. Rodie was master of ceremonies.' The total points scored were: Croquet 139, Lodge 126. Miss Falkiner is spending a short holiday at Wellington. Mrs. C. O’Connell, Palmerston North, is visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. O’Donoghue. Mr. V. Cullinane, Napier and formerly on the staff of the Kaponga branch of the Bank of New Zealand, has during the week been visiting Kaponga. Miss Power, Wellington, and formerly ,of the staff of the • Kaponga " State School, has been visiting Kaponga. Mr. K. Behl, who, whilst playing football in the junior game last -Saturday at Okaiawa received an injury to ‘hi® back which necessitated medical attenjtion, will remain resting at home for a week or more.

! Mrs. A. ■ Powell• was hostess at her homo, on Wednesday ; afternoon for “bring and buy” afternoon under the auspices of'the Methodist Ladies 1 Guild. The function was in aid of the “mile of pennies” campaign for circuit funds and was well attended. The afternoon was spent in disposing of the goods offered, and in various competitions. Afternoon tea was provided by the hostess.

Mr. A. R. Bates is on a business visit to Wellington. •Registrations of unemployed at the Kaponga bureau total 36, comprising 13 single men, 15 married men with up to two children and eight with three, or more children. Last week the allocation of funds for the No. 5 scheme was £ll short of that required to give the workers full time, and rationing was resorted to. For this week th'e allocation was £lB short and work was allotted on a corresponding basis. With the exception of an odd worker or two all the work under the No. 5 scheme is now being carried on “over the fence.”

get in' the district. Many of the men preferred to go on the land at a cheaper rate. “We as farmers’ representatives fully appreciate the position,” said Mr. Trotter, “and feel a certain responsibility in the matter. It is pleasing to see that the Department of Agriculture and the Government have come to the farmers. The Government is beginning to recognise the value to the country of the farmer and realise that in the past he has not - been well treated.”

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