DISTRICT NEWS.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 26 April 1917, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

KAUKAPAKAPA

[OWN CORRESPONDENT]

WELCOME TO NEW MINISTER

A welcoming social to the Rev. and Mrs Edmondson was given in the Methodist Church lately. Mr Edmondson comes from Nightcaps, in the far South, but is no stranger to the North, having lived for some time at Mangonui. On behalf of the officials of the Church, Mr Leach extended a cordial welcome to the newly appointed missioner and his wife. He said he had received private advice that the late parishoners of the reverend gentleman were sincerely sorry at his departure, and offered to keep him in nightcaps for ever. Whether spiritous or woollen ones were meant, the speaker did not make clear.

Mr Dye, senr., who mentioned that he had been organist at the Methodist Church for 50 years, also gave the newcomers a welcome, and Mr Stevens, oyerjoyed to find in the good lady a "cousin," spoke on behalf of the Wainui end of the parish.

Songs were contributed by Mrs Tanner, a trio by Mr, Mrs and Miss Fewell, and an organ solo by Mr Dye.

Mr Edmondson feelingly>thanked the people for the heartywelcome extended to his wife and himself, and hoped that the welfare of the Church would be the ruling spirit of their intercourse. SHOOTING MATCH On Easter Saturday a team from the Henderson National Reserve came up to shoot against one from the Kaipara Rifle Club (Kaukapaka Platoon). Once again the Henderson men proved victors, after a well fought out match. Captain Bodley, on behalf of the Henderson team, thanked the Rifle Club for its hospitality, and said that no match was looked forward tc with so much pleasure as that against the Club. The men were sports, the range was superb, the arrangements well made, and greatest of all, the ladies turned out in large numbers and loaded the tables with good things. As a sligat recognition of ladies' work, he had pleasure in announcing that his team begged the Rifle Club to accept a trophy for competition among the ladies.

Mr Stewart, President of the local Club, in congratulating the winners, said the Henderson men were good shots, good fellows, and he felt sure, if called upon, would prove good soldiers.

Unfortunately, the visitors had to leave early to catch the train, so could not stay to witness the ladies' match.

After a keen contest, Miss Sinclair, with a score of 21 out of £5, was the winner. Miss Dye being second with 20, Miss Dye also won a special prize for most bullseyes, 3 out of 6 shots, Both Clubs have lost many good shots through enlistment, but do not grudge them,. RED CROSS CAMPAIGN An organised canvass of the district is being undertaken for Red Cross funds, and already a fair sum is in hand. Qn May 3rd a gr^nd, concert and social is to he held, and keen workers are busy preparing fqr it. QUR QLI> FRiBNl} The many friends of Mr Laniond will be glad to hear that he is happily settled, for a time at the Great Barrier, which he finds a delightful spot to live in. His little school is getting on well. He sends kind regards to all.