DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 93, Issue 14538, 9 December 1920, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS

WHATAWHATA,

Sunday-school Picnic. The first picnic in connection with the local Sunday-school was held at Mr Clothier’s, Kararnu, the children being convey dll there in waggons and other vehicles. Messrs Lindsay, Kempthorne and Bicklc kindly lent waggons and teams for the occasion. The day was fine, and the superintendent (Mr Warn), ably assisted by the teachers and 'friends, spared no pains to make Hie picnic a success, the outing being thoroughly enjoyed. Farmers’ Union. The monthly meeting of the Farmers’ Union was held on Tuesday evening, Mr Lindsay presiding over a fair attendance. ' A letter from * the American Consul was received containing information from the Agricultural Department at Washington in reply to the request of the branch for information re the storage of lime at railway stations as practised in America, together with information relating to the crushing and use of lime. The matter was fully discussed, the general opinion being that the time was not yet ripe for action being taken in this country, though it was hoped that in the future when lime supplies become more plentiful, that some of the co-operative companies might be induced to assist the farmers by erecting and controlling storage sheds. School Examinations. Inspector McLeod paid his annual visit to the local school this week for the purpose of examining sixth standard pupils. Five pupils from the Whatawhata school were presented, all being successful in gaining certificates of proficiency. Three pupils from To Pahu were also successful, while one from Kararnu gained a competency certificate. The Farm. Pastures in the district look cxccpdingly well at present, while hay crops generally give promise of heavy yields. Farmers are awaiting a few' days of fine weather in order to commence haymaking. General. The local store has again changed hands, Mr 11. Graham having sold out to Mr D. Adamson. Our local blacksmith, Mr C. Carlinson, has completed the erection of a commodious smithy and wheelwright’s shop, his former premises proving inadequate for his increasing business. TAUWHARE. Farewell Social. Mr and Mrs Griffon and family have left for their new home on the Hukanul road. Prior to their departure they were entertained at a farewell social in the public hall. A great crowd gathered to speed the parting guests, and an enjoyable evening was spent. A pleasing part of thr/ ceremony was the presentation to Mrs Griffon of a handsome travelling rug and to Mr Griffon cf a leather travelling bag, while each of the three children received a book. In making the presentation, Rev. Irvine referred to the many good qualities of Mr and Mrs Griffen and family, and expressed the general regret at their departure. That Mr Qriffen was able to retire from farming at such an early age was, he said, entirely due to his own efforts. Mr Griffen, In replying, said he had started out in life with no capital save a will to work and a determination to succeed. It was not his intention, he added, to retire from farming and live selfishly to himself, but he earnestly hoped to be able to help along those less successful than himself. He thanked the people for their handsome gifts and their kindly expressions of goodwill, after which all joined in singing “For They are Jolly Good Fellows.” Songs were pleasingly rendered by Messrs S. Johnson, L. Fullerton and C. Peace. Personal.

The many friends of Mr Edgar Hintz, who is at present an inmate of the Waikato Hospital, will be pleased to hear he is making a good recovery after his recent operation. School Matters. Of the five pupils presented on the 3rd Inst, at Newstead centre for the Standard VI. examination, four were awarded proficiency certificates and one a competency, a highly creditable result.