DISTRICT NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume 113, Issue 18874, 18 February 1933, Page 8

DISTRICT NEWS.

HAUTAPU —BRUNTW OOD. TENNIS DANCE. An enjoyable dance was held in tho HaUtapu hall on Wednesday evening, i •ClaytoVs orchestra supplied the J musio. Miss Joan Maberly played an extra. 'Mr J. Holmes and Mr G. Tapper acted as M.C’-s. Among those present were: Mesdames Tyer, Amos, Misses D. Newcombe, N. Wallace, T. Newcombe, O. Holmes, J. White, H. Howarth, J. Ferguson, G. West, I. Newcombe, Net.ta Wallace, N. Sefton, T. Banks, Betty Lee, V. Garland, D. Harper, Nell*Ward (Hamilton), D. Howarth, S. Graham (Hamilton), J. Maberley, L. Rose, E. Rose, T. Laurent, K. Miller, B. Cubis, E. Bourke, E. Cubis, K. Bourke, V. Appleby, B. Frost (Auckland), B. Richards (Auckland), IC. Sullivan,- E. Holmes, D. McLeod, L. Andrews, J. MoLeod, V, McLeod, J. Steen, I. Baer, R. Arnold, M. Kerr, M. Nloholl, D. Carwell-Cooke, M. Cummins, M. Shaw, M. Higgins, J. Daisley. Poraonal. The Rev. Mr Belshaw and Mr* Belshaw, of New Lynn, are staying with Mies Watt, of “Abergeldie.” Miss Mae Wallaoe, of Bruntwood, Is spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr and Mrs G. M. Watt are spending a holiday at Taupo. MORRINSVILLE. Magistrate's Court. Charged with failing to -pay the general unemployment tax, Walter H. Lawden, baker, of Morrinsvllle, who did not appear was fined 40s and costs 4s 9d. In a statement to the police defendant admitted that he had registered in 1930, but had never paid any levy. He was unemployed for six months and had recently commenced business as a baker. After paying rent and expenses he did not have any money left. Sohool Attendance. At a meeting of the Morrinsvllle District High School committee the headmaster reported that the schools reopeiied with a primary roll of 389 and a secondary -roll of 90. The average attendance at the primary sohool -for the first fortnight of the year was 370, compared with 343 last year. The school had to maintain an average of 36.1 to keep up the grade.

OTOROHANGA.

Otorohanga Town Band. The ceooostructed town band, under Bandmaster Parkinson, rendered a oonoert to the relief workers in the Te hall before an attendance of about 200. In addition fo the band items solos were rendered by the following:— Miss Hows (songs) ; Miss A. England, (imuisloal monologue) ; Mr W. Mossman, (aongs); Mr McHugh (songs); Mr A. G. England and Mr P. J. MoNamara (recitations); Mists Phyllis Rhodes anted as accompanist to the singers while Mr A. J. MoCready was announcer. Wheat Growing by Natives. Dtsoussing the possibilities o*f the successful growing of wheat by the natives of the King Country, for milling for t'helr own use, the chief, Te Whitl, a descendant of the Taranaki prophet, said he considered the best site for a flour mill was near Kihikdhi, where water power for grinding the corn was available, and where the largest areas of wheat could toe auooessfully grown by natives. He strongly .supported the principle of the natives converting the products of their own soils into the finished product for consumption. This was done by his raoe in the early days, before too much “easy money” o-onverted the Maoris from an energetic and self-reliant race into an indolent one with few aspirations or ambitions. The Weather. Rain has fallen each day during the past seven days, and the farmers are now satisfied that this will cause a good late autumn growth of feed, enabling the herds to commence the winter under satisfactory conditions. Growers of swede and turnip crops report the presence of the turnip fly, which in former years usually appeared ihuch earlier In the season.

TE AROHA.

Unemployment. At the weekly meeting of the local Unemployment Committee Mr A. L. Willis reported that during the week seven new registrations had been received, and the number of unemployed on the register wag 125. Dairy Company Pay-out. The monthly payment to shareholders of the Te Aroha-Thames Valley Dairy Company, Ltd.* will be at the rate of 7id per lb butter-fat as at the farm gate. The Walh-ou Domain. At the monthly meeting of the Walhou Domain Board a notification was received that through an oversight provision- had not been made giving the board authority to raise £250 by w'ay of bank overdraft, but the necessary provision would be made during the present session. The secretary stated that the Te Aroha Rugby Union had paid the board £l3 for the use of the ground last season. Cemetery Board. At the monthly meeting of the Te Aroha Cemetery Board It was decided to request the Plako County Council to reinstate the donation of £2O to the cemetery funds and to make the grant annually. Potato Crops. The digging of the potato crops for the use of relief workers in the winter has been commenced at the High School ground, where the yield is highly satisfactory. It is estimated that there will be 25 tons to be stored. Tonnis Exhibition Match. The Waihou Domain Board has given permission to the Thames Valley Tennis Club to hold a tennis exhibition match at the Domain on February 22. Abnormal Growth. Consequent upon the beneficent season certain crops are showing abnormal growth. At Mr it. Davenport’s Ngarua property can be seen a great yield of maize, the plants reaching a height of over 10 feet, while the cons are exceptionally thick and fully 12 inches iu lwiclli.

ELSTOW —OTWAY.

Sohool Plcnlo. On Wednesday the annual school picnlo was held In Mr W. A. Clark’s paddook, where the children spent a most enjoyable time in raoes, and an excellent luncheon and afternoon tea were served. At lunch the prizes were distributed by Mr W. T. Dale, ohairman of the School Committee. Surprise Party. A very pleasant surprise party was tendered to Miss Rona Perry on Monday evening in honour of her approaching marriage to Mr B. Darraoh. The party was held at the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs J. Perry. During the evening the young couple were called upon to open the many parcels, which contained a good variety of useful articles. Mr Darrach suitably responded on Miss Perry’s behald. Mr H. S. Stembridge, on behalf of those present, conveyed to the young couple best wishes for future happiness and prosperity. TE KAWA. School Plcnlo. The annual plonic of the Te Kawa West School was held on Friday at the school grounds, owing to the unsettled weather conditions. The children’s time was fully occupied with races, games and lolly scrambles, there being also various racing .events for adults. Golf Course. The local golf course Is being reconstructed and put In order for the coirfing season and .players are keenly anticipating the opening day.

KAIPAKI.

Lawn Tennla. A lawn tennis matoh between tho Kalpaki and O'haupo clubs was played on Saturday, the latter winning by 23 sets to one, and 155 games to 69. Churoh Servloe. There was a very fair congregation at the monthly Presbyterian service, conducted by the newly-inducted minister for Cambridge, the Rev. Mr McLean. Miss Scott presided at the organ. Bereavement. The sympathy of the district was extended to Mr and Mrs Canty and family in the loss they have sustained in tlie death of their niece, the late Miss Margaret Tidmarsh, who was drowned iu the Waikato River. As a mark of respect to her memory, no cricket was played Saturday last in, Mr Ganly’s paddock.