DISTRICT NEWS.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 15 July 1920, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

KAUKAPAKAPA,

(From our own Correspondent.)

Last Sunday there passed away at Kaukapakapa Mr Bernard Wrigley. Although only comparatively a new settler, Mr Wrigley had made himself popular with those with whom he came in contact. For some time past he suffered from attacks of bronchitis, and a few days before his death, was forced to take to. his bed. Although medical attention was obtained, he passed peacefully away on Sunday, 4th. A widow and four children have been left to mourn his loss. A sad feature of his death is that neither Mrs Wrigley nor her late husband have any relatives at all in New Zealand. The funeral took place at the Kaukapakapa cemetery on Tuesday last.

A very successful concert was given in the Kaukapakapa Hall on Friday, 2nd inst., under the auspices of the Sunday School. Mrs Stevens and her willingly band of workers had arranged a splendid programme, and although, through various reasons, some of the looked for artistes were unable to appear, yet the audience were kept well amused and interested until a late hour. The chief items were three dialogues, entitled, "My Lord Tompkins," ''The Sorrows of a Bachelor," and "A Regular Tarter." These were given in costume and every performer was splendid. Hearty applause greeted each effort. Songs were also rendered during the evening by Mr and Mrs Pace, whilst the Misses K. Dye and D. Koller gave an acceptable duet. Special mention must also be made of fine pianoforte duets by Misses Sinclair and Henley. When the programme had concluded refreshments were handed round and a truly enjoyable evening was brought to a close.

On Monday and Tuesday last a visit was paid to this district by Rev. H, C. Orchard, of Port Albert. Mr Orchard lectured at Wainui and Kaukapakapa on behalf of the Methodist Foreign Mission Fund. An Australian by birth, he took for his subject "Life in the Australian Bush," and for nearly two hours delighted his hearers with his interesting story. Giving many of his own experiences as a young Home Missionary in the North Gyppsland Bush, he brought to light the pathetic side of that wild life. The humourous part too was well in evidence and much laughter greeted the many stories told. It is to be hoped that Mr Orchard will soon return to us again and give ns some more of his delightful talks.

The Kaukapakapa Men's Club that was instituted last winter season, resumed its meetings on Saturday last. Owing to the bad night and other reasons, only a small number put in an appearance. It was decided to open the meeting proper, with a games night on Thursday 22nd. The election of officers, etc., will also take place on that date.

The opening sale of the Kaukapakapa yards takes place on Monday next, and tlie ladies of the district are arranging; to provide a real good hot luncheon and also afternoon tea for those who attend the sale. Luncheon will be served at the Old Bridge Hotel (next Drinnan's Store) by courtesy of Mr Drinnan, and will be available from 11 a.m. at a cost of 2/-. Afternoon tea will cost 9d. and all proceeds of the day (without any deductions) will be given to the Kaukapnkapa War Memorial Fund. Now then sports, roll up and support this worthy object.