DANNEVIRKE

Dominion, Volume 13, Issue 64, 9 December 1919, Page 10

DANNEVIRKE

The death occurred at the local hospital., of Mr. William Bnyiior, sen., a well known resident, aged 78. He was formerly orderly to the Governor of Tasmania.

The War Relief.Association has resolved to grant financial aid to soldier ecltieni whoso holdings have suffered considerably during the- recent log and grass fires.

Mrs. C. Fox, of 'Whetukura, has been appointed librarian at Otaki.

Mr. P. H. Harris, of Napier, and a member of the Dannevirke Fire Board, lias been appointed manager of the Christchiirch brunch of tlio South British Insurance Company. ,

The Whetukiira Patriotic Society has paid JXZ7 into the account of the Dannevirkp society.

■During the past five months the Dannevirko branch of the "War Belief Association lias granted assistance to- C 25 Foliiiers and dopcntlants.

The milking competitions (heifer and cow), pi'nmqtcd by Hie Pahiatua A. and T. Association, were wnn by Sfrasrs: J. W. Odtrers and Donnld Fraser. The cup has now been won outright by Mr. Odgers.

DANNEVIRKE A fancy dress dance in aid of the children's ward at the hospital made a profit of Xμ 17s. Gd. and the gift shop JC2BO 12s. Gd., the funds benefiting altogether to the extent of .£330 10s, PAHIATUA An additional ,E(i000 is required to complete the municipal electric light power scheme. A poll of ratepayers will bo tiiW shortly in this connection. November was an exceptionally wet month. It rained on 22 days, and the total full was G.Ofl inches. • .

Mr. E. T'. T.f> I,'cvri , , an old .resident, ivlio is lo foltlfl on a farm at ■'Wlmkjitar.i', was tendered a emoke concert and presented with a gold watch suitably inscribed.