OTOROHANGA.

King Country Chronicle, Volume VIII, Issue 663, 25 April 1914, Page 5

OTOROHANGA.

(Own Correspondent.)

The Otorohanga Chamber of Commerce wrote to the authorities some time ago urging that the local postmaster be appointed deputy-registrar of births, deaths asd marriages, and pointing out the great conveniences it would be to the district, we are pleased to report that the application has been granted and Mr Kidson, postmaster, has been appointed a deputyregistrar. The first football match of the season is to take place on Saturday, Territorah v. Otorohanga, and as the former have got a very fair team together a good game should be witnessed. Six tenders were received for the building of the Roman Catholic church, but as all were too high, none were accepted. During the thunder storm on Monday evening, two valuable horses, owned by Mr Neville Prime, were killed by lightning.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. Ths monthly meeting of the above Chamber wag held in Mr Willia' office on Tueßday night last. There, was a good attendance, with the president, Mr H. Benner, in the chair. Lettsra were received from the Maihiihi and Kio Kio branches of the Parsers' Union favouring Wednesday as the weekly half-holiday. The Mangaoronga branch or the Union wrote urging that the approaches to the Waipa b/idga at Otcrohanga be fenced, as in its present Btate it was very difficult to drive stock over. It was resolved to consult the Town Council and the Waitomo County Council on the matter.

Mr Clayton, hon. treas., laid the balance-sheet on the table, which showed that the Chamber was in a healthy financial position, although there were still a large number ot eubscriptoins still outstanding. The president said it was with regret that ha had received a communication from the hon. sec,, Mr Frank Porßtei-, tendering his resignation. The question of appointing a new secretary was lefin the hands of the executive.

Mr Whyte gave notice of motion "That thia Chamber forma a rule that no member of the Town Council shall be a member of the Chamber's executive council."

EUCHfJE SOCIAL. A euchre social in aid of the Roman Catholic church web held here on Thursday evening last. There was a large number present, some twenty tables being occupied. The fortunate ladies and gentlemen who carried off the valuable prizes were as follows : —Mrs Downer, first lady's prize, antimony trinket bcx; Mrs O'Brien, second lady's prize, scent bottle; Mr Cullen, first gentleman's prize, set of military hair brushes; Mr D. O'Dowd, second gentleman's prize, sovereign case. After the hall had been cleared,supper was handed round and dancing indulged in until the early hours of the morning. Mrs Holden ably officiated at the piano. Miss E. Mooney and Mr J. Morton filayed very enjoyable extras.

WEDDING BELLS. At the Anglican church on Wednesday last, the Rev. W. J. Piggot officiating, Miss Margaret Hunter, the proprietress of the Commercial Hotel, Otorohanga, was married to Mr E. Fry, who is well-known in this district. The bride was given away by Mr W. Vicary. She was attired in a pretty costume of cream chamose, with veil and orange blossoms, and had as bridesmaids Miss Garford and Miss Nichol. The wedding breakfast, was held at Mr W. Vicary's residence, when the usual toasts were honoured, and the happy psir left for Hangatiki to embark on, the express en Eoute for Christchurcb, whsra tne honeymoon is to be spent.

THE OTOROHANGA BOOSTERS. To advertida Otorohanga at all times, anywhere and everywhere, is the sole aim of a scoiety of business peopla and settlers residing in and near the township, calling themselves "The Boosters." Undoubtedly societies of this kind hae done good in other places and why should not the same result be achieved here. Good luck to the "boosters," and may their efforts bring forth much fruit.