DISTRICT NEWS.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 6 November 1919, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

KAUKAPAKAPA

[Own Correspondent]

The usual meeting of the Men's Club was held on Saturday. The last one or two sessions have been greatly interfered with by other local meetings, but a fair number rolled up last Saturday. The evening took the form of a games night, and a most enjoyable time was spent'

Still more changes have taken place in this district recently. The property known as Ashton's has been bought by Mr Bailey, late of Tapuhi, and Mr J. Simcogk's homestead property has been purchased by Mr Wilson late of Warkworth. One of our returned boys, Mr Anderson, is now established in his new place with his wife and family, while Mr Lacklan, the late owner of this farm, v- nw }\\ rir\&- opuosit-o Mfc. Res, '■

Preparations cu-ia nov; m mil swing for the famous Ball tomorrow (Friday). The floor is in the hands of an expet-tcotnmitt.ee, whilst the catering—well, Kau~ kapakapa is noted for its splendid cooking and the bountifulness of its good things. A right royal time is expected by all. The music will be- excellent, as Bartley's Orchestra ha? been secured.

The annual Home Mission meetings of the Methodist Church were held this week. Rev. W. H. Speer, a former Home Missionary came up to speak on behalf of the cause. On Thursday evening at Kaukapakapa the speaker gave an interesting address on the work done by the Church amongst the whites in the country districts and cities, also the natives in all parts. Many of the Home Mission stations to-day cannot be supplied, owing to the scarcity of suitable men and lack of funds. A strong appeal was made for greater support for this most essential work of God.