HINUERA.

Waikato Times, Volume 98, Issue 15320, 22 August 1923, Page 6

HINUERA.

Pleasant Dance. The usual fortnightly dance was held last week. Owing to the prevalence of sickness the attendance was not as largo as usual. Nevertheless, a very enjoyable evening was spent. Music was voluntarily supplied by Mrs Wade and Mr Randrup, Mrs P. Gcrmann and Miss E. Collins playing most acceptable extras. Tennis Committee. A committee meeting of the Tennis Club was held on Friday, 17 th inst., when it was decided to hold a plain and fancy dress dance on the 24th inst. Tho date of the Club’s annual meeting was fixed for the evening of September 25. A working bee is to be held on tho new tennis grounds on Saturday, the 25th inst., when it is hoped to commence the formation of the new courts. It is expected that some of those will bo ready for the now season’s play. Treo Planting.

Tree-planting operations have been carried out on tho new tennis grounds and also round the site of the llinuera Dairy Company’s factory. In each case a working bcc was held, many beautiful ornamental trees and flowering shrubs being planted. Afternoon tea and lunch were provided by the ladies and thus a most prolltablc work became also a pleasurable social function.

Tree and shrub planting correlated with remarks by the teachers and lessons in Hie Arbor Day number of the School Journal wero carried out at the school last week. The School. The number on the roll at present is 45 boys and 55 girls. The appointment of a second assistant is to 1,0 made by the Education Board some lime this month. Slcknos3 In common with most districts llinuera did not escape the influenza wave. Most families were affected, and to such an extent that on one day only 27 pupils wore present at the school out of a total of 100. Owing io tlie poor attendance the school was closed for one week. Almost a'U have now made complete recovery and the attendance is ba.clr.tn normal.

Bereavement.

It is with deep sorrow that we record the death of Mr Lawrence Sinclair Hancock, one of Hinuera’s most respected and popular residents. He was farming in tills district for about six years, and prior to that was manager of the creamery at Matamata, therefore he was well known throughout all the surrounding districts, and his genial and kindly presence will be much missed. Mr Hancock was at one time a prominent footballer, and while in Hinuera took a keen interest in all the school sports, refereeing on most occasions for the inter-school football matches. He was only 30 years of age, death being caused by a malady aggravated by an attack of influenza. He leaves a widow acd five young children. Much sympathy is felt for Mrs Hancock, who also has been seriously indispose], and we hope to hear soon of her complete recovery.

At a meeting of the Farmers’ and Ratepayers’ Association last week a motion of condolence was passed in sympathy with Mrs Hancock. A similar motion was passed by the School Committee at its last meeting. Personal. We regret to learn of Mr E. Grimf/haw’s temporary \Jn disposition, and hope to hear soon that he is much improved in health. Mr and Miss Cotter intend to take up their residence in Auckland, and when they do so they will be missed by a wide circle of friends in the Matamata County.

Mr H. Bawden, of Motukaraka, Is the guest of Mr and Mrs P. Hawke. Mr and Mrs W. Settle, of Hinuera, have been spending holidays in Auckland.

We regret to learn of Mrs G. E. Conder’s indisposition, and her friends, wish her a speedy recovery. Signs of Progress.

An indication of the prosperity and further growth of this district is seen in the large amount of timber that is continually arriving for building operations. Several new residences are in course of erection, while improvements and additions are being made to quite a number of other buildings.