KIRITEHERE.

King Country Chronicle, Volume III, Issue 196, 4 October 1909, Page 5

KIRITEHERE.

! Own Correspondent. I Tie lor.g looked for event: Tiio Marol.opa married men's Rail, took place on Frdiay night, September 24th, in the Public Hall, and was a great success in every way, and much enjoyed by all who were pesent. The music was supplied by Messrrs Whitccomb", piano; Anderson, violin; and the floor was in perfect order. A delicious supper was partaken of at 11.30 p.m., the caterer, Mrs Carr, of the Marokopa accommodation house fully sustaining her reputation as a pastmistress in the culinary art. During the supper interval, Mr Honore, the local schoolmaster conducted a raffle, by permission of the Colonial Secretary, in aid of the school funds, the prize, a beautiful pipe rack, the work of one of his Maori scholars, falling to a ticket held by Mrs Giles. The school fund benefitted to the extent of £2 15s. Great credit is due to the Secretary of the dance committee, Mr J. Ogivie, who worked indefatigably to make the ball the great success that it was.

Mr G. Newett's section on the Whakahau road has been fold to two brothers named Williams hailing from Dannevirke, the newcomers being greatly impressed with the grass growing abilities of the land and the sleek well done appearance of all the liv • stock. The Nakuhakari flax mill is now being removed to the Maungunu stream and when fixed up will give employment to several more men.

A movement is on foot at the Marokopato for;n a Defence Rifle Club, and twenty one names were taken of those desirous of joining, and application for sanction has been forwardedto the Officer Commanding Auckland Military District. The officers elected are: Captain. Mr G.Gordon; treasurer. E. C. Stanley; secretary. P- C. Ro3e. Swearing in papers are to be here in time for the next meeting to be held at Marokopa on Saturday, 16th October, at 3 p.m. effort is being made by the Ratanui, Mangaohae and Poniarangei settlers to get the Government telephone line extended from the Mairoa right through to the Marokopa. Such an extension would be of great benefit as the whole of the line would pass through settled country.