DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 108, Issue 18165, 1 November 1930, Page 10

DISTRICT NEWS

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENTS.

WAITERIMU-M ATAHTJR IT. Tennis and Croquet. The Misses Hinton have started a tennis court at their home at Waiterimu. Though the weather has been anything but propitious for the game several afternoons have, been put in, a fair number of friends attending. The Matahuru tennis court should also be in commission, as it was nearly completed at tile commencement of the winter. > Croquet has been added to the enjoyments of Taniwha, a lawn having been prepared near the tennis courts and golf links, on Mr H. J. Storey’s property. Dramatic Club. The Dramatic Club is proving a live affair, preparatory meetings being held nearly every week. Miss L. Turner is the secretary. Personal. Friends will be glad to hear that Mrs L. Zank has returned home and is improving after her long illness. Golf. The Waikare Golf Club will hold its annual ball in the hall on November 13. Surprise Party. A few days ago a large number of friends and relatives took a surprise party to Mr and Mrs Leslie Waugh’s residence at the head of the Maungapiko Valley. After- an enjoyable evening with dances and games and the surprise supper they returned home much pleased with the event. Farmers’ Union. Mr Taylor, organiser, has been touring the district and visiting the different farmers in the course of his duties." He covers a large district, from the North Cape to the southern boundary of . the province.

* PIRONGIA. Working Bee. Three motor lorries, two waggons and two carts, with many shovellers, were engaged for most of the day at the local school on Wednesday. The appeal of the chairman of the School Committee for assistance, to procure upwards of 40 yards of spoil and sand was very successful, and the result is that the foundations for the asphalt paths are laid and the whole of the money advanced by the Education Board can be devoted to the laying of the asphalt during the Christmas vacation. The committee desires to thank all who so generously assisted. The Farm. The weather is in very sharp contrast with... that of last week, when the equinoxial gales completed their advent with so vigorous a flourish that another weather record was established, the wind reaching hurricane force and a great deal of damage was done to trees throughout the district. Considering the force of the gale it is remarkable that mor v e damage was not done. Apart from the trees, there were only a few sheds unroofed. Bloat. A very real trouble to those farmers who have been generous with fertiliser this season is the bloating of tile cows, and in some cases even empty heifers have been badly affected. There has been an alarming number of losses, and farmers are often afraid to graze a paddock where there is a luscious growth of clover. One dairyman reports having a number of cows down at the same time, in varying stages of bloat. Some were relieved by administering a drench of soil and water, but others more seriously affected had to be punctured before relief was obtained.

Rabbits. Rabbits are making their appearance in increasing numbers on many farms which have cover for the protection of this pest, and a's bunny’s coat is now of little value his capture in some cases may be too long delayed. KAIPAKI. Church Service. At the monthly Presbyterian service on Sunday, conducted by the Rev. Jas. Hay (Cambridge), there was a fair attendance. Labour Day Amusements. Although some heavy showers fell during the day, various forms of amusements were indulged in. Several players met on the tennis courts and on the cricket field a practise match was played between Kaipaki and United (Hamilton). This was an enjoyable and sporting game, resulting in a close win for United by eight runs. To the Kaipaki total of 79 runs X. Sexton (22) and R. Catchpole (i 9) were the chief contributors. For United (87 runs), Price (17) and G. Davies (14), did best. T. Bishop took seven wickets for 27 runs. In Kaipaki’s second innings of 90, C. Tarr (38) and T. Bishop (19, not out) were the principal scorers. Ladles’ Guild. A meeting of the 'Ladies’ Guild was held in the Hall on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs A. Goodwin, president, was in the chair. There was a very good attendance. Arrangements were made for several events, including a concert in aid of the Sunday School fund, by a party, which is being kindly brought over by Cambridge friends on or about November 11. HORA HORA. Fireworks Display. Some district residents have decided that instead of families letting oil a few fireworks each in their own backyards it would be a good idea to subscribe to a common fund, buy a large supply of good fireworks and meet at a conveniently central spot to set them off. On the evening of November 5, therefore, near the school, there will be a grand co-ouerative display of

fireworks and a bonfire. Contributions are pouring in, and providing the night is fine a large number of people are expected from all the districts around. Tennis Season. The opening day was a great success, many people being present. There has been very little play since, owing to the inclemency of the weather. The School. The school inspector (Mr A. T. Morland) recently visited the school and found occasion to praise the School Committee’s work of beautifying the school grounds. TE AROHA. Drainage Board Election. For the office of two trustees for the central subdivision of the Waitoa Drainage District, Messrs A. J. Luxton, J. D. Mackay and 11. A. Wagstaff have been nominated. The election wilS take place on Monday. New Zealand Band Contest. The Te Aroha Municipal Band has decided to enter for the B Grade selections, quick step and hymn selections at the contest to be held in Wellington in February. Farmers’ Union Convention. At the Farmers’ Union Convention in Te Aroha next week addresses will be delivered by Captain Rushworth, M.P., Captain Colbeck and others. Te Aroha Jubilee. In view of the jubilee at the end of November, the Borough Council has decided to order a clean-up week from November 17 to 25. The Plunket Society. The report of the Plunket nurse for the past month states the attendances at the local rooms were: Adults 178, babies 140, older children Gl, new cases 9, and home visits 22. TE PUNINGA. Tennis Courts Opened. The newly-formed Rawhili Tennis Club’s court, near the factory, ' was officially opened on Saturday in the presence of a large gathering of residents, with a few visitors from Mor-r-insville and Waitoa. The president, Mr L. Cubis, wel- i corned the visitors and congratulated

members on the sound financial position of the club. The club had already paid off £SO of the cost of laying down a concrete court, and only a few pounds were now owing. Mr WJ. Dakers also spoke. Friendly games occupied the remainder of the afternoon. The Dairying Season. The Te Puninga cheese factory has been working to the full capacity of its six-vat plant and turning out 70 cheeses daily. Milk is now being diverted to the Waitoa factory, and more will have to be sent there as the seasoil advances. The expansion of (he herds in the district during the past few seasons has been very rapid. An additional two vats were installed this winter, and more may have to be added in the future. MATAMATA. Acclimatisation Society.® A meeting of the local association was held on Thursday evening, Mr W. W. Livingstone presiding over a fair attendance. The Auckland Acclimatisation Society wrote asking for the country club’s opinion on the question of limitation or bag. Three alternatives were put forward for discussion, as follows: —(1) To allow things to remain as they are, i.e., 25 birds per day'; (2) to allow' 15 birds per day; (3) to allow 20 birds per day for the first two days of the season and 15 per day-afterwards. After a lengthy discussion it was decided to support the last proposal, and, if the society thought fit, to shorten tiie season. \ In reference to the jumping of claims for shooting stands, the Auckland Society wrote asking the Matamata body lo consider a proposal that licenses he not issued till about a fortnight before ihe season starts. When the money is sent in for the license the shooter’s tag will be forwarded, but lie will not be allowed to mark a stand before a given time. —This was also supported by the meeting. Discussing I lie liberation of pheasants in tliis district, speakers were of opinion that it was a waste of money lo liberate birds in a closely settled district like Matamata. It, was decided to notify the Society that, it would lie advisable not lo send birds Ini' liberation here, but lo send them to districts where there was more

chance for them to do all right. Personal. Mrs A. Allison, of Matamata, has returned from a visit to Canterbury. Miss Blomfleld, of Auckland, has Ibeen the guest of Mrs J. R. Stevenson. Mrs Bell, of Mt. Eden, is the guest of Mrs J. F. Wells'. Mrs Chalmers, of Kawhia, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs M. Madill, at Taihoa, has returned home. The Misses Judd, of Thames, have been the guests of Misses G. and E. Yosper. Mrs Carl Williamson, who has been visiting relations in Matamata, has returned home to Remuera. Mrs \V. J. Hall and daughters, of Maiatoki, are the guests of Mrs A. Thirlwall, Ilinuera Road. Mrs A. Crahley, who has been visiting Mrs Thirlwall, has returned to her home at Mangere. Theft from Bedroom. The bedroom of a well-known Malamata business man was entered on Wednesday night by some light-footed person and the sleeper found that he was about £SO short in the morning. Accident In Playground. Alec, the seven-year-old son of Air J. Leask, of Matamata, fell off a swing in the playing area during the week and sustained a slight concussion. His condition is now satisfactory. “Are You a Mason?” The amateur dramatic company under the direction of Mr J. F. Wells staged two very fine performances of this laughable 3-act comedy during the week. A crowded house greeted the rise of .the curtain on botli occasions, and though several of the players faced an audience for the first time the performance ran evenly throughout, and Mr Wells and his company are to be highly congratulated. Those who took the different characters were as follows:—-Mrs J. F. Wells, Misses E. V. Bell, C. Clarke, U. Iloffey, K. McGeahan and E. Waite, Messrs J. F. Weils, G. Fitzgerald, E. Fielder, B. H. liowes, R. G. Beaver, J. Coulter and T. S. Simpson. Women’s Division. Mrs A. 11. Lambourne presided at the monthly meeting of the Matamata branch on Wednesday afternoon, and outlined the aims and objects of the branch. Several‘new members were enrolled and it was decided to have

a “bring and buy” cake afternoon on the next meeting day, in November. Mesdames Lambourne and D. Montague were appointed to price the cakes to be sold. Mr C. E. Barry has kindly consented to give a lecturette on Egypt, and as a pleasant time can be spent at these meetings a cordial invitation is extended to all farmers’ wives to join the branch. After the business was concluded those present partook of a dainty afternoon tea. Ensilage Making. Though the weather lias been so bad for growth, some of the heavily manured ensilage paddocks have made fair headway, and one farmer proposes to make a start in gathering this winter fodder to-day. The Rest Room. The contractor lias completed the rest room building, and tiie Hon..A. J. Stallworlhy will officially open it on Monday.