DISTRICT NEWS.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 13 November 1919, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

KAUKAPAKAPA.

[Own Correspondent]

RESIDENTS' BALL

The now famous Residents' Ball has come and gone. The committee may well be congratulated on the success which has attended its efforts, both as regards the banquet and ball. A full report of the ball appears elsewhere.

SUDDEN BEREAVEMENT,

A painful sensation was caused here this week, when it was learned that the little six year old son of Mr and Mrs Mumford had passed away. Lewis was a bright little fello-w, and in the early part of the week attended school as usual, seeming to be in ordinary health and spirits. He became ill about the middle of the week, and medical advice was sought. On Saturday last a decided change for the worse was noticed, and Dr. Meinhold ordered his immediate removal to the hospital. The poor little chap was taken by car to Auckland, where in spite of all that medical skill could do, he rapidly sank and died on Sunday. The funeral took place on Monday afternoon at the local cemetery, Rev. F. C. Pace reading the burial service. A pathetic feature of the service was the attendance of the school children, with whom Lewis was deservedly popular. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved parents and their family

VALEDICTORY

The Kaukapakapa district is losing one of its oldest pioneers, one who has weathered the storms of life in that neighbourhoon for nearly 60 years. Mr J. Simcocks, the pioneer in question recently sold his property, and is retiring to his house at Helensville. On Monday evening last a social was tendered to him and his family by the residents of the district. The Hall was comfortably filled, and an enjoyable time spent by all. Musical items were given by Miss Jones, and Messrs Fewell, Webster, Smith, and Pace, while Misses Sinclair and Henley rendered an enjoyable pianoforte duet. Mrs Pascoe and Mr Koller also gave much pleasure with their recitations and readings. During the evening Mr-Dyo presented Mr Simcock and family with a silver teapot and silvermounted oak tray, suitably inscribed. In his speech, Mr Dye spoke of the many lovable qualities the departing ones possessed, and of jtheir willingness always to assist in the welfare of the district. He wished them all happiness in their new home. The Rev, F. C. Pace spoke on behalf of the Methodist Church, of which Mr Simcook has always been an active member, and expressed the regret felt by all the church friends at the removal of such an esteemed one of their number. Mr Diprose, in the course of a few remarks, spoke of the interest the Misses Simcock had always taken in the work amongst the children.

Mr Simcock replied to the good wishes extended to him, and thanked the people for their gift. In an interesting speech he recalled some of his experiences on his arrival, and spoke qf the hardships some of the alder colonists underwent

A very pleasant evening I terminated with the-singing of '* Auld Lang Syne,"