DISTRICT NEWS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 676, 21 October 1921, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

BOMBAY. FAREWELL TO A POPULAR CREAMERY MANAGER. Mr and Mrs J. Moffitt were given a public farewell in the Bombay Hall on Monday eveping last, when a large number were present from this and surrounding districts. During fche lasi few years Mr Moffitt has been manager at the local creamery and casein factory, and has proved a most efficient all-round man, and the cream turned out being of the best quality, while the casein made at Bombay is not excelled by any made at any of the N.Z. Dairy Co’s sixteen factories. That the management recognised Mr Moffitt’s ability as a cream-grader is eviderit, as his new duties are that of cream-grader at the Pukekohe factory. Cream suppliers can rest assured: of a square deal, as in “Jack” we have a grader who knows his work, and will do jt without fear or favour to anyone. The farewell took the usual social form, Messrs Barker and Brown providing the music/' Mr C. Pople sang a couple of songs, and Mr A. J. Pople recited. During the evening Mr Moffitt was presented with a cheque for over £2O. from his Bombay friends, by Mr A. Best, who briefly voiced the sentiments of those present. Mr Moffitt, in returning thanks, mentioned that in the event of the folk of Bombay forgetting him, he, by giving them second-grade a time or two, would be surely remembered.

GLENBROOK. During the heavy thunderstorm on Saturday week the lightning experienced at McLaren’s point, Glenbrook, wsa exceptionally severe, a dwelling in that vicinity suffering considerable damage, and a coil of wire was also rendered useless. The corner of tthe buildling was struck, shattering the stud, wrenching open the weather boards and damaging the spouting. In the kitchen plates and dishes were shattered, while in the bedroom one leg of a bed was splintered, the other on the opposite side was also struck and two holes made in a tank outside. Fortunately (the occupapts at the time, Mrs Clark and child, escaped injury.

IffIAWGATAWHJRI. SPINSTERS’ BALL. As a mark of appreciation of the ball tendered by the bachelors about six weeks ago, the young ladies of Mangatawhiri Valley gave a return dance on Friday night last. The weather was not all to be desired, but in spite of its inclemency a good attendance resulted. The hall was tastefully decorated and r* good, floor, coupled with ’excellent music, left nothing to wish for. The music was supplied gratis by the' Happy Valley Orchestra, and was a treat in

itself. In a few. well-chosen words, Mr J. Guild,, on behalf of the “spinsters,” thanked the orchestra for their services, and called for three cheers, whic where given heartily by ali present. The sumptuous supper provided testified to the excellent culinary powers of the young ladies. A very enjoyable dance terminated in the early hours of the morning, The Young Ladies’ Committee consisted of Misses I. Appleby, M. tretheerton, F. Cannon, E. de Luca, R. Hebbsi, D. Roe, J. Pope, D. Pendfergrast, W. Parker, R. Tenby,, and B. Moyes (secretary).