PIRONGIA.

Waikato Times, Volume 103, Issue 17326, 11 February 1928, Page 5

PIRONGIA.

Farewell Party. On Wednesday evening a farewell party was tendered to Miss Eunice Cord, who is to be married shortly. Miss Cord has spent the last two years in Pirongia, and during that time has made many friends, proof of which was afforded in the number of young people who attended the party, which was held at the residence of Mr W. Bell. Varied games were indulged in, these being interspersed with songs and dancing. Mr Bell's extensive and wellkept lawn provided a pleasant playgrouad for the young folk in the moonlight. During the evening Mr Dick Steel, on behalf of Miss Cord’s friends and wellwishers, presented her with a fine set of glassware, and in a'neat speech conveyed the sentiments felt by all towards J,he guest of the evening. Mr Reg. Bell replied on behalf of Miss Cord, thanking Mr Steel and all present for their good wishes and useful presents. A dainty supper was provided, after which the party continued merrily until after midnight. Water Supply. Pirongia residents can congratulate themselves upon their water supply, which is drawn from the Te Awamutu main. It is especially gratifying to parents to know that the school children have access to a constant supply of pure mountain water, in contrast with the positively dangerous tank water of the past, particularly during such a dry spell as is being experienced just now. Dairying. In common with most of the province this district is suffering a considerable decline in the cream supply. I understand that the daily supply to the New Zealand Dairy Company’s factory at Te Awamutu has fallen off by at least one ton per day. Improvements. Mr John Dixon has taken over the outer portion of the cemetery reserve, and is effecting considerable improvements there. Already the newlyerected fence is proving a boon to stock drivers, as this long vacant section on the main road was a positive menace to belated drovera.

On the western side Mr John Punch is effecting extensive improvements to the back portion of his property. Already a large area is in readiness for grassing. Now that the haymaking season is practically over it is interesting to compare this with other seasons, more particularly regarding the method of harvesting. Whereas in other days the waggon and frame were the popular means by which the hay was gathered, to-day the sweep and derrick, the mast and the boom, are fast displacing the “pitcher and his fork.” Notwithstanding the undoubted saving in the new method, one can view only with regret the passing of that spirit of festivity which always accompanied the harvest of other days, in which practically the whole neighbourhood joined. The occaaion was invariably accompanied by high living and a plentitude of good things, in contrast with the common injunction to the pre-sent-day harvest helps to bring their lunch.