DISTRICT NEWS. PIRONGIA.

Waipa Post, Volume VII, Issue 327, 30 June 1914, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

PIRONGIA.

(Own Correspondent.)

The installation of telephones into private houses, which has been held in abeyance for some time past, seems to be getting nearer to the actual fact. Two meetings have been held, and matters have been left in' the hands of a strong committee. It will prove a great boon to the business places and to the farms lying some distance from the township, bringing one closer in touch with their neighbours. Winter seems to be the time for meetings, now that the stress of milking is over. Our roads, which have been in a very sad state are being repaired, so that the settlers have a better chance of getting in and out. Football and hockey are most enthusiastically attended, and fairly strong teams have been formed, so we are looking forward to them giving a good account of themselves. The Methodist Church has just concluded a most successful mission, the hall being well filled every evening.

Last week a party of ardent pedestrians climed Mount Pirongia and spent a most enjoyable day. Miss Aubin has been visiting Hamilton, Mrs Brown is visitingWellington, Miss McGillcuddy has returned to the South Island. • A concert in aid of the Church of England funds has been organised by Mrs Parsons, and the first practice takes place this (Tuesday) evening at Mrs Aubin's residence. Mrs Parsons has had a wide experience in producing variety entertainments, operas, etc., so that with our local talent we are all looking forward to a great treat. On Friday evening a large gathering of people met at Mr Ormsby's for the purpose of bidding farewell to Mr and Mrs Hall, who are leaving the district. Music and dancing were indulged in, songs being sung by Mesdames Prior, Meyers, Parsons, Ahier, Beet, Misses Yates, Beet, Messrs Collins, Parsons, and Lyons. During the evening Mr Ormsby, with a few appropriate remarks, presented Mr and Mrs Hall with a handsome present. MrNoonan also spoke a few words. Mr Hall feelingly replied, and "For he's a jolly good fellow," sung by the company, made the ratters ring. The singing of " Auld Lang Syne " brought a very successful evening to a close. We are all looking forward to the Farmers' Union social, and all sorts of frills and furbelows are being decked for the occasion. Even our hoary headed farmers are hunting round for their dancing shoes. Given a fine night, lovers of the terpsichorean art will be able to indulge in this delightful pastime.