DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 114, Issue 19010, 29 July 1933, Page 8

DISTRICT NEWS

TE AROHA. No. 10 Soheme. Since the introduction of No. 10 Sctieme thirteen applications have been received in Te Aroha, elfht or which have been approved. The total cost of the work will be £4374, of which the labour cost will be £B4B and the subsidy £475. The Tourist Department. The local agent or the Department states that passenger bookings through the local office are considerably larger than was the case last winter,- while there had been a decided improvement in the patronage or the baths. WAITOA. DANCE AT TE PUNINOA. The Te Puninga Hall was woll illled on Monday evening when a gathering announced as a “hard-up dance" was held. A district orchestra provided the music and Mr N. Mclvor made a capable M.C. A prize ror the best hard-up oostume was awarded to Mr Poole. A spot waltz was won by Miss J. Saxton and Mr Mclvor, and a Monte Carlo by Miss K. Webb and partner. Supper was provided by the ladies of the district. Waitoa School Water. As a result of complaints as to the condition or the Waltoa School water tanks, a sample was recently submitted for bacteriological examination, which, showed the water to be quite pure and free from germs. Church Bervlc*i. There were good congregations at both services of the Waltoa Methodist Church on Sunday. At the afternoon service, the Rev. F. Gardner Brown preached and the Rev. B. M. Chrystall preached at the evening service. Old Time Danoe, At the rortnightly old-time dance and progressive 500 tournament in the Waltoa Hall, 40 couples were present. Excellent music was rendered by Mr Hartley (To Aroha). Extras were played by Mesdames A. V. Sealey and Hill (Walhou). The successful card players were Mrs Dickson (Walhou) and Mr Hanlon, while the lesser honours were secured by Mrs S. M. Hyde and Mr J. Lynch. The duties of dance-Iloor M.C. were in the hands of Mr D. M. Fraser, while Mr J. Lynch acted ac card M.C. M.U.1.0.0.F. At the rortnightly meeting of the Loyal Waltoa Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., a large number of members from the Loyal Kereone Lodge were present. In a game of bowls, in which the Waitoa players played lefthanded, the results were: Waltoa (Bros. R. L. Gallicban, D. M. Fraser, C. Blomfleld, C. D. Klaus) 4 v. Kereone i; Waltoa (Bros. F. Chelllngs, J. Lynch, Hanlon an'd ■Sis. Chelllngs) 3 v. Kereone 1. 800 Evening. At the Springdale Tennis Club’s fortnightly progressive 800 evening, the first prizes were won by Miss C. Wagstaff and Mr J. Lamb, while tho lesser honours fell to Miss G. Price and Mr Mclndoe. After supper Miss A. Wright played the music for a short dance. Springdale Phyeloal Training Club. The Springdale Physical Training and Pastimes Club held its first evening recently, there being about 60 present. Many boxing and wrestling bouts took place. Springdale Danolng Class. There was an attendance of about 80 at the fortnightly dancing class organised by the Springdale Hall Social Committee. Music was supplied by Miss Wright and Messrs North, A. Hunger and Steere. Successful Ball. The second .annual ball held by the bachelors of the Tatuanul district attracted a record crowd of dancers to the Tatuanul Hall on Wednesday evening. The hall was filled to capacity, there being fully 250 people present. Arrangements for the ball were in the hands of an energetic committee comprising Messrs F. Sing, C. Darrall, G. Robertson, G'. Innes, D. Nola, E. Nola, A. Sing, E'. Skinner and C. Oppert. Music was played by a Matamata Orchestra and extras by Mrs McEwan and Mr R. Shaw. Messrs F. Sing and E. Skinner carried out the duties or M.’sC. Numerous novelty dances added to the enjoyment or the evening. The, Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss D. Marshall and partner, and the spot waltz by Mr aiid Mrs R. Bell. Confetti and balloon dances were also held. Whlit Drive.

The usual weekly whist drive was held In the waitoa Hail, when six tables were occupied. The first prizes were won by Mrs S. Hyde and Mr R. McLeod arter tleing- with Mr H. Kerr. The lesser honours were secured by Mrs Holland and Mr F. Chefllngs. Dairying.

The prospects for Herd testing- in the Waltoa district are exceedingly bright, as there will bo Just as many, ir not more, herds under test as last season, and, as the majority or the herds have been considerably. Increased, the number or cows under test will be a great deal more. A new group has been rormed at Hoetalnui. Mr V. Hewitt, one or the samplers of the Waltoa group, has been promoted and will be in charge or the Morrlnsville group. TAUHEI. Lecture on Pig Management. Mr Peirson, or the Pig-Recording Association, gave a very Interesting lecture on the care and management or pigs, on Thursdav. There was a ratr attendance and the'remarks or the speaker were listened to with a great deal or attention. Mr Peirson’s lectures have been reported a great deal lately, and the farmers are beginning to recognise that pigs, ir given the right treatment, arc a very prolltablo industry. Mr Hastings, organiser Tor the PigMarketing Association, gave a brier resume or last year’s working and maintained the association was steadily gaining strength and tho number of pigs exported annually was on the Increase. ' Mr Peirson and Mr Hastings received a hearty vote or thanks Tor their addresses. Kitchen Tea. A very pleasant evening was spent in tho Tauliel Hall on Saturday, tho occasion being a kitchen tea to Miss Mary Smith, who Is leaving tho district, and is to be married to Mr Steve brown. Miss Smith received a large number or very useful girts. Tlie evening was spent in dancing and competitions. Tito music was provided by the Misses Harris, Mrs Jack Findlay and Mr Dcnbton. The ladies furnished the supper. Mr T. Harris acted as M.C. Tauhei Saw-mill. Mr Kellv is erecting a mill on' riiklngtori’s Road and has leased Mr Findlay's cottage on the main road.

ELSTOW-OTWAY.

Buoces«fu! Dance, A very successful dancing class was held in the hall on Wednesday. Mr A. L. Hartley provided the music and extras were played by Miss P. Blackford. Mr J. M’artelll was M.C. Basketball. The Old Girls’ basketball team played High School Old Girls B' on Wednesday, and lost by 5 to 8. TAHUNA. Working Bee. During the week a working-bee was held at the church for the purpose of a general clean-up of the grounds and alterations to the building. Croquet Club. Mrs R. H, Collins on Wednesday gave an arternoon in aid of the runds of the Croquet Club. Douglas Credit. Before leaving for Auckland Mrs W. t Smith, of Morrinsvllle, gave another address to the ladles of the district on Douglas Social Credit. Sucoeaeful Danoe. The Maoris of the district have held a successful dance in aid or the funds of the Talnul Football Club. Personal. Mr W. J. Collins, senr., has been confined to his bed with a had attack or influenza. Mr J. R. White sustained painrul injuries when his hand came in contact with a circular saw while he was sawing firewood. Mr and Mrs C. Wheeler have returned from their honeymoon, which was spent in Auckland.

KAIPAKI. Cambridge Conoert Party. An enjoyable concert was given in the hall on Wednesday evening by a concert party from the Methodist Church, Cambridge, under the direction of the Rev. J. Richards. There was a good and appreciative audience. Miss Grace Cameron-Johnson, a violinist of exceptional ability, particularly Impressed the audience. Tho programme opened with community singing, with Rev. J. Richards as songleader, and included elocutionary items, Rev. J. Richards, Mr Kemsley; pianoforte solos, Mrs Skellern; vocal solos, Mr W. Lane and Miss Rona Easter; vocal duet, Misses Zelda and Rona Easter; violin solos, Miss O. Camoron-Johnson; vocal duet, Messrs. J. Richards and W. Lane. A pleasing item was “Irish Melodies,’’ sung by a double quartette in character. The accompanists were Mrs Skellern and M'iss Z. Easter. Mr A. Goodwin, on behalf of Kalpaki, thanked the concert party for the evening’s enjoyment and later the party were entertained to supper by the Kalpaki ladles. PATER ANGI. Sloknesß Among Cows. The season 1 has probably been one of the worst experienced for a number of vears in respect to troubles with dairy cows, due, no doubt, to the abnormal growth of feed during the late autumn and early part of the winter. There have been a number afTected In almost every herd, and many good cows have died. The general trouble seems to be a combination 1 of grass-staggers and milk-fever, and where preventative measures have been taken by drenching with calclum-chlorido in tho early stages before calving, no trouble has resulted. In many cases cows apparently well at night have been found dead lir the morning. Trip Up mount Plrongla. On Thursday a trip up Plrongla, for the older children or the school, for nature study purposes, was arranged by the headmaster and members of the committee. They made an ascent of one of the highest peaks from the Te Rore side. « All went well until the descent was made, when It was discovered that three lads were missing. After several hours of anxiety and searching they were located by Mr C. Woolston, Just as darkness fell, about six miles from the rest of the party, none the worse ror their experience. OTOROHANGA. "Bobby” Calf Trade. Upwards of 1000 young calves have been railed from Otorohanga trucking yards tills week. It is expected that this quantity will be maintained until September. Dental Cllnlo. No fewer than 238 Juvenile patients have been treated in connection with tho recently-formed dental clinic In connection with the District High School. It Is considered that tho clinic will be fiee rrom debt by the end or the year. Measles are still rampant among the younger children. Succeasful BoolaU. The dance on Tuesday night, organised by tho parishioners of the Roman catholic Church, drew some 80 couples. The net proceeds will augment the Church funds. At a bridge and 500 evening In the Scouts’ Hall to augment their runds, the prizes were annexed by tho following:— 500: Ladles, Mrs Lawrence, and "booby” prize to Mrs Walker; men, Mr Wilson and Mr Anderson respectively. Bridge: Ladles, Mrs R. F. Park and Mrs Leatnam; men. Mr F. Johnson and Mr rark.