DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 88, Issue 13475, 4 May 1917, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS

OHAUPO.

Anzac Day.

Anzac Day was celebrated here by a united service in the Public Hall. Despite the unsettled weather, there was at good attendance. The speakers were the Rev. Father Lynch, Rev. D. N. McKenzie, and Mr Geo. Bailley, who presided. An apology was received from Rev. Mortimer Jones. The hymns "0 God our Help," "Lead Kindly Light," and "Onward Christiaa Soldiers" were sung. Miss Pennekit presided at the organ and Mr Hartley ably led the choir. A collection was taken up in aid of the patriotic fund. Road Work Held Up. The contractors for the main road have been held up this last week, when they had nearly completed their contract, through not being able to get metal through owing to the discontinuation of the railway service. Lawn Tennis. There has been a great revival of interest in tennis matters lately, the courts being crowded every fine evening. Many have to content themselves as onlookers, especially late comers. Business men find the courts a pleasant relaxation, and being handy to town they can often put In a spare hour. Several of the prominent members are thinking of forming a working bee to renovate up the courts and to assist the two energetic lady members, Misses McDuff and Gledstenes, in keeping things in order. Personal. I regret to hear that Mr William Pye, who met with an accident here a few weeks ago is an inmate of the Waikato Hospital, and is in a critical condition. His many friends join with us in wishing him a speedy recovery. I also regret to hear of the serious illness, following an operation, of Mr H. Penniket, and trust shortly to hear of an improvement in his condition. WAHAROA. Meeting of Suppliers. Mr H. E. Pacey, managing director of the New Zealand Dairy Association, addressed the suppliers at Waharoa. There was a large number present, Mr S. Salisbury occupying the chair. Mr Pacey said the chief subject for discussion was whether there would be a sufficient number of suppliers for the local creamery in the new season, considering that the new Glaxo factorywas now established at Matamata and home separating seemed to be gaining favour with dairy farmers. Mr Pacey said it could be arranged for waggons to collect and convey the milk to Matamata at a cost of about Jd per lb of butter-fat. At the Glaxo factory 2s per lb could be obtained, and this offer seemed to incline some of the suppliers to favour this suggestion; but the matter was left for the settlers to consider and decide. Mr Pacey s id that so far the present season hrr! been a record one. A vote of thanks to Mr Pacey, and also to the chairman, was moved by Mr King and seconded by Mr Murray. Cadets' Rifle Match. The Waharoa section of the 48th Company (Auckland) Senior Cadets, under Sergt.-Major Paterson, held a rifle-shooting match here. The donations towards the purchase of trophies were as follows: MessK? F. Wright 10s, S. Salisbury, A. K. Weeks, Costell Bros, R. S. Luck 5s each, D. Scelly 4s, Master A. Thompson 2s. A medal valued at one guinea is to be awarded the successful junior competitor, while the remainder is to be divided among the first and second winners in the senior division. The results will not be available till next week. Red Cross Work. The fortnightly meeting of the Waharoa Red Cross Society was held last Wednesday, when the following articles were packed and forwarded to Morrinsville centre: Two dozen fermentation cloths, 1 knitted vest, 10 suits pyjamas, 8 bandages, 2 packets swabs, 3 dozen

eye-pads, 1 bed jacket, 7 under vests, I 4 stump socks, 1 pair bed-sorks. j Owing to inclement weather and consequent small attendances the funds of the society are now at a somewhat low ebb. On the 30th Messrs Warner and Edwards gave a concert, combined with pictures and concluding with a dance, entirely in aid of Red Cross funds, and the results should considerably augment the fund and give renewed encouragement to the society. Messrs Warner and Edwards are to be specially commended, because the enterprise necessitated the conveyance of all picture gear, etc., by waggon from Morrinsville. The financial result of the gathering was £lO 10s.

Accident.

While Miss Portnell and Mrs Lane and child were driving along the Waharoa road the horse stumbled and fell, breaking the shafts of the vehicle' and throwing out the occupants, who fortunately, beyondva shaking, suffered no serious injury. An Essay Competition.

Mr S. Salisbury, who always takes a keen interest in all local matters, recently gave a donation of £1 to be spent on prizes to be awarded to those pupils of the Waharoa School who contributed the best essay on "A Trip to Rotorua." The following were the winners of Ist prizes: Standard VII., Janet L. Scott; Standard VI., May Salisbury; Standard V., Gilbert Forsrnan; Standard IV., Henry M. Thomas; Standard 111., Irene Scherer. Dr. Barnardo's Homes.

At the school each morning a collection is taken up for Dr. Barnardo's homes in London, and the result of each daily small effort now amounts to £5 since last October. This sum includes the weekly contributions from the girls' Sunday-school.