Local & General

Chronicle (Levin), 20 August 1948, Page 2

Local & General

Personal »• Mr. and Mrs. Clem. Johnson, of Masterton, are spending a holiday in "Otaki. . ■ ■ , -Mesdames T. McFetridge. and T. V. Cahiil have returned to Otaki after an extended visit to the South Island. Mr. and Mrs. B. Ryder, of Aotaki Street, Otaki, are visiting the South Island, expecting to be away about ten days. Xt ■ The death occurred on Wednesday of Mr. Henry Alfred Smith, of Paekakariki, aged 75 years. Deceased was in business at Otaki as an electrician some ten years ago. Miss E. Chennells, of the Otaki State School stair, intends spending the holidays at her home in carterton, whiie Miss K. Keddell, also ,of the State School siaff, intends visiting her brother in Greytown. Beneficial Rain Rain, which fell fairly constantiy on • -Yuesday and Wednesday proved very beneficial, fol.ow-. ing a week's brilliant sunshine to gardens and pastures, which are j well forward 'for the time of the iyear. Txie total rainfall for the three days ending 9.30 a.m. on Thursday was 109 points. Birthday Surprise Members of the Otaki Women s Institute singing circle gathered at the hcme of Mrs. W. Percival recently, the occasion being the birthday of the conductor of the circle, Mr. W. H. Townrow. The function was arranged as a surprise party, and games, singing and competitions were indulged in. Supper, which included a birthday cake, was served, and members paid tribute to their. leader and toasted him with musical honours. , .