MANGAROA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 28, 3 May 1907, Page 3

MANGAROA.

The opening of the new hall took place on April 26th, and was attended by nearly all the settlers in - the district. The building was declared open by Mr G. Dennison, Chairman cf Trustees. The entertainment took the form of a en cert, christy minstrel show rncl f-ire, followed by a dance. Concert items were contributed by Mrs Hyde,. Misses Loveday, Jarvis and Dense, and Messrs Loveday, McKay, i Hyde, Beresford and Early, The minstrel show was productive of great amusement, and included items by Misses Wfildron and McDonald, Messrs Holdsworth, Stanley, McClenaghan, and Manning. Mr Dobbie acted as interlocutor, and Mr Manning as stage manager. A humorous farce, entitled " lhe Doctor," concluded an excellent programme, and the hall was cleared for dancing, which was kept up till daylight. Great credit is due to. the Committee and to the secretarj- (Mr G. C. Stevenson), who worked hard to make the entertainment a success.

On Saturday night last, Mr D. Sullivan, of Glenavon, Mahorahora, gave a bachelor's dinner to his numerous friends, as a house-warming celebration. About thirty guests were present, and apologies were received from several who were unavoidably absent. Mr Sullivan is one of the pioneer settlers of the district, and has earned the highest respect and esteem of all. In wishing£him long life, and happiness in his new home, your correspondent is but voicing the sentiments of his neighbours, and all who come into contact with him.