TARIKI.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 144084, 1 May 1913, Page 3

TARIKI.

(From Onr Own Correspondent.) April 29.—The social and dance held on tho 24th inst. in connection jvitli tho Horticultural Society wsuS a inost successful function in every way. Beside a large number of local residents there were visitors from Hawera, Stratford, Kaimate, and Inglewood", and the accommodation of the hall was taxed to the utmost. First-class ihusic was provided by Mr. Richardson (Stratford) who was assisted by Mr. Kelly with the cornet. Tho floor was in good order, and Mr. E. Crossman carried out the duties of M.C. with characteristic thoroughness. Dancing was kept up till an early hour, and all apparently spent a most enjoyable evening. Mrs. W. Rudkin and Miss H. Jemison contributed songs, which were much appreciated. Tho Church of England harvest thanksgiving service was held on the 27th inst., when there was a large congregation, and the church was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Mr. Smith, Home Missioner, officiated, and preached an impressive and stirring sermon, t

Mrs. 'Macbeth,-who is teaching dancing here again this season, held her first “long night” on the 29th inst. There was a very good attendance, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. The Bazaar Committee are holding a variety evening next Saturday m>ht and judging from the attractive prd gramme on the posters, should draw a big crowd.

The results to date of separating tho whey at the cheese factory are eminently satisfactory, and fully justify the outlay incurred.

Mr. Radoliff, who has recently purchased the farm on. the Surrey Road formerly occupied by Mr. Stratford, is an experienced apiarist, having over a hundred colonies, which he intends to materially increase next season. Mr. Radcliff is of an opinion that the climate and country are both most suii> able for beo farming, and there is litt'e doubt that to one with the necessary experience it is a very profitable adjunct of dairying. Mrs. A. E. Cowley, who lias been visiting friends on the IJast Coast, returned to-day, and Mr. and Mrs. Hancock, who have been spending a short holiday in Auckland, are also back again.

The results of the field crop competitions held in connection with the horticultural show, were as follows:—Turnips: Mr. John Knowles 1, Mr. E. Jones 2. Carrots: Mr. D. Swanson 1. Mangels; Mr. D. Swanson 1. The full report of the judges (Messrs. Wheeler and J. Brown) is not yet to hand.