MANGAROA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 84, 29 May 1908, Page 5

MANGAROA.

On the evening of the 15th, one of the best socials ever held in the district took place, being held by the ladies to celebrate the arrival of the Public Hall piano. Everything went with a swing that showed the completeness of the arrangements, and the music from the new piano helped to put everyone in the best of spirits. During supper Mr G. Lovcday, by request, gave the history of the famous and much discussed piano. A few weeks ago the ladies, realising the fact that a piano was needed for the Hall, set to work and, forming a strong committee, which canvassed the district, were successful in raising the amount of £2l. Out of this sum £2O was paid as first installment for the piano. By renewed efforts and careful financing, the ladies raised an extra £ll or £l2, which they intend holding to meet their half-yearly payments as they become due. Miss Bell, the energetic secretary and treasurer of the Committee, came in for much praise, and I unhesitatingly say that she deserves it all. It was with much regret that we received the news of her intended departure from the district sometime this month, and she will be greatly missed as, in a backblock place like this such capable people are what we want. Dancing was kept up till the small hours and everyone was unanimous in declaring the evening's entertainment first-class. Extensive enquiries are being made in here for land, and some half-dozen places have changed hands within the last fortnight. Outsiders are struck with the splendid growth of grass and turnips, and they all say : " Well, we did not think you had such splendid country in here."