DISTRICT NEWS.

Waikato Times, Volume 117, Issue 19545, 6 April 1935, Page 10

DISTRICT NEWS.

DAIRYING. The herds generally are holding well and ttie district looks green and rresli. The heavy shower or last Tuesday midday virtually was not relt at Te Kowhal. Accident to Team. .Mr Mcßride, or Te Kowhai West, had a serious mlx-up with his team while harrowing, resulting in the loss of one horse and the Injury or another. Farmers’ Union. The annual- meeting of the Te Kowhal branch of title Farmers’ Union was held on Wednesday evening, Mr E-. C. Hockln presiding over a fair attendance. The year’s operations disclosed a small surplus, and the financial statement and chairman’s report were,duly passed. •' The following were elected officers for the ensuing year:—President, Mr . E. C. Hocklnvice-presidents, Messrs. F. L. Onion and w! <h. Magner; secretary, ’Mr S. R. Cox; delegate to iSuh-iProvlncial Executive, air F. L. Onion: deputy-delegates, Messrs. J. Hockln and F. C. Roberts.

.TE KOWHAI.

WAITOA.

SCHOOL ' PICNIC. There was a large attendance of parents •and friends at. the Ifereone 'School’s annual picnic, held on Messrs. Thomas Bros.’ pro : perty. Under the direction or the headmaster, Mr'N. J. Nobhs, assisted by members or the school committee, the programme was carried ou.t without a hitch. Lunch and arternoon tea was served by the ladies or the district. During the arternoon Mr W. E. Watts addressed the gathering and presented swimming certificates gained at the recent swimming sports. Points prizes were won by Edward Fantham, Peter Cunningham, Pat Orr, Beryl Cunningham, 'Gwen Eynon and Dorothy Days. Tatuanu! Bchool Function. The annual picnic of the Tatuanul School was held at the Hamilton Lake. A happy time was spent in bathing, and a sports programme had also been organised. Card Evening. At a flag “500” tournament, organised by the Te Puninga Hall committee and held in the hall, there was a large attendance. The successful players were Mesdames J. Giddy and J. Henry, and Messrs. J. Wilson and J. Spice, Junior.

OHAUPO.

BRIDGE CLUB. The annual meeting of the Ohaupo Bridge Club was held In the Social 'Hall, there being a fair attendance. The following officers were elected: — President, Mr J. Snodgrass; vice-presidents, Messrs. F. J. Field and H. Dingle: secretary, Mr L'. Turnwald; auditor, Mr J. D. Kemp . , , It was decided to hold the socials every Tuesday, the season to open on April 9.

TE AROHA.

the band contest. Enthusiasm was the keynote at the meeting of the Te 'Aroha Band Contest Committee. The reports or the sub-committees were read showing that arrangements for the Easter contest were well forward. The Railway Department notified that It was prepared to grant a special concession of 20 per cent on ordinary fares for bandsmen, their wives and families travelling to and from 'Te Aroha for the contest. -It was decided to co-operate with the Railway Department. It was decided that the massed bands parade ton 'Easter |Monc'iay would -start rrom Erna 'Street and proceed to Herries’ Memorial Park. The Tourist Domain. On different occasions the Tourist and Publicity Department bas written to the Te Aroha Borough Council asking Tor suggestions likely to Improve the revenue of the Te Aroha Government Domain. At a special meeting or the council it was decided to write to the Department, stressing the urgency Tor boring in order to obtain a further supply or hot water and provldng a full sized swimming hath in the Domain. Councillors were of the opinion that if the suggestions were carried out, the financial position or the Domain would toe Improved. Borough Rates. At a special meeting of the Te Aroha 'Borough Council the town clerk reported that 88.3 per cent, of the rates Tor the year ended luaren si mad been collected. The Borough Council has decided to convert loans to the extent of £35,665. The borough loans total £58,493, but of this amount £22.828 is not convertahle.

OTOROHANGA

COUNTY RATES. The Otorolmnga County clerk reports that rates Tor the current year came In very satisfactorily. Rifle Club match. ■Shooting: Tor the F.A.C. trophy B. and 0. Palmer were t)he top scorers with total scores at 200 and 300 yards ranges, or 01 each. As the club’s standard is 00, a shoot-off will bo necessary between the Palmers. Clearing Willow Growth. As a result of a deputation of Mangaorongo settlers, headed by Mr Eric O’Brien, who Interviewed the Minister of Public Works, there Is a good prospect of having the Mangaorongo stream cleared or its Intensive willow growth In the near future. Harvost Festival. The combined Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian communities held a successful ■harvest festival at Malhllhl. Enormous quantities or girts of produce and home conreetlons were received. These were sold by auction and realised £l2 lor the benefit or tbe churches.

TAUWHARE.

SCHOOL PICNIC. The annual picnic of the Tauwhare School was held in (Mr Dingle’s paddock recently, when there was a large number of parents and children present. Much enthusiasm was shown In the races and novelty events. In the evening a successful dance was held, the music being supplied by Cresswell’s orchestra. Accidents. Master iMaurlcc Eva received a rracture or the shoulder during the lolltc scramblo at the school picnic. During milking operations Mr Bruce McLeod was kicked on the hand, causing a fracture.

TE PUNINGA.

FUNCTIONS FOR HALL FUNDB. \t a meeting or the Te Puninga residents It was decided to hold a series of hag “500” evenings during the wintas In aid of hall riintls, and also a settlers’ ball later this month. 'Mr B. Ilaylock was appointed social secretary. v At the Initial “500” evening last week nine tables were occupied, the winners being Mesdallies Giddy and lCenry and Messrs. J. Wilson and J. Spice,Junior.

Among captive birds the bigger the bird tbe longer it. lives. Tbe peacock and ilie goose have long lives. The lien is short, lived—l<s years at the most. None of llie small birds lias a long life. Larks probably live the longest. They have been known lo reach 17 years.