NORTHERN WAIROA NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 277, 20 November 1907, Page 9

NORTHERN WAIROA NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

DARGAVILLE. Mondn.T. The Rev. Father Bnwen, who for spvernl months artec| as parish priest in Northern Kalpara. has been relieved by Father yon Wefitelude. who has returned to his old cbarjje. Father Bowen. dirrins his stay. w,ou the sincere goodwill of all classes of the community, and their best wishes follow him to his new sphere of work at St. Benedict's Auckland. A social of si very enjoyable character was held at DargsviMe last week iv aid of the public library funds. There was a larpo nttciK'ance. and duncln-r wns indulged in til! ruidnijht. D-irius the evening, thp pupils of Mrs Benrt showed the advantages of their tuition by very creditably performiner some special dances, fancy costnmes adding creatl- to the spectacular effect. The pnpils also provided supper, and their senerons services were much appreciated. The directors of the Northern Wairein Co-operative Dairy Company at a rwpnt meeting decided to pay Sid per lb for but-ter-fat during the current month. A public meeting to discuss the advisability of forming a mutual fire association for Kaipara district is called for the 21st inst., at Arntai>u. Bi'llding operations in are ,tb brisk as evrr. Tenders are Invited for several new stores and residences, and contractors have mvro work In hand than they cm comfortably finish within tho desired time. The town wharf Is bolns rapidly ertciided, and the contractor is now engaged in pilir.s that portion whi'.-h will carry the structure 300 ft up stream. formed an association, and cartage rates are new based on a uniform scale. Bishop Nellfjan- arrived -at Aratapu on Saturday last. On the following mornlnc he held a confirmation service at All Saints Chnrch, nud preached to a crowded confjreeatlon. In the evening hp preached at Dnreaville. anfl left for Auckland the following morning.