Marokopa Kiritehere.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 396, 22 January 1909, Page 2

Marokopa Kiritehere.

(from a correspondent.) Ia order to welcome the arrival ia the district of their eldest daughter and celebrate the christening of their youngest daughter, a most enjoyable garden party was given hy Mr and Mrs Philip Klein at their residence “ Ngongoronui," Kiritehere, on Saturday, January 15th. After a rough, wet night a lovely day followed and settlers from all directions wended their way to the trysting place. After partaking of a sumptuous dinner out door games were indulged in, the welkin ringing with the happy laughter and ’houte of the children, whilst the light summery dresses of the ladies contrasted with the heavy green of the adjacent forest made a delightful picture. At 6p m. all adjourned to the house for tea. Thon followed a musical evening, a splendid programme of songs, recitations and musical items being rendered by the Misses Klein and Messrs Klein, Saunders, Kinnane, Willison, Wouldes Templeman aud Bose. At midnight “ Auld Lang Syne ” waa sung and all separated for their homes, cheers being given for Mr and Mrs Klein for their hospitality. There were four entries for tbe Marokopa Sculling Championship which was rowed for at half-tide on the Marokopa Biver on the 17tb. the four contestants being D. Rose, L. Armitage, F. Bell and Richards. A good start was effected, but after going a few lengtbs Frank Bell lost a scull, and bis chance was gone. Lawrie Armitage, with a 80 sec. handicap, on account of a heavy boat, had a long lead ; but rowing a powerful stroke, about 26 to the minute, set out in pursuit, aud at the turn bad almost caught him when bis scull broke, and he bad to retire. Armitage now had the race at his mercy, and, pulling a long, telling stroke, flashed past the post many lengths in advance of Richards. Tremendous interest was taken in the race, and a large crowd was present. Tbe winner should follow up tbe game, as he rows in good style and has a magnificent physique. With such a splendid course, rowing will become a great pastime on the Marokopa river, and some sterling oarsmen will be turned out.

Ail settlers in the district attended, on Saturday, the 9th inst., the funeral of Mr and Mrs E. C. Stanley’s child, lhe ceremony taking place at tbe Kirite here Cemetery, the service being read by Mr P. C. R ise. Q lite a gloom per vadad tbe settlement, and heartfelt sympathy is felt for tbe bereaved parents.

CEMETERY BOARD.

A meeting of tbo Kiritehera Cemetery trustees was held on Sunday, tbe 17tb inst., in the hall at Marokopa Heads. Present Messrs Wouldes (chair), Spencer Roso (secretary and treasurer), Willison and Klein. Tbe minutes of last meeting were read and confirmed. It was agreed that the trustees meet next on the cemetery site nn the 24th inst., and decide what area is to be fenced. Separate portions are to be allotted for the chief denominations. Tbe secretary was instructed te write to tho Colonial Secretary, and ask for a small grant towards fencing the reserve. Mr Geo, Whitcombs bas generously offered to survey tbe plots and different att-aa required free of charge. Messrs Rose Bros, have offered to supply and plant the sand patch's with lupins.