DISTRICT NEWS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 526, 27 April 1920, Page 8

DISTRICT NEWS.

RUNCIMAN.

Almost e and successful j fVei.ing was held in the Runciman Iia:l on Friday, Aj>ril IG, at the op<jning of the fnrtnightly dances, whrcl* are he inn held during thV months. The hall was tastefully decorated with evergreens, flowers -and flasrs. Sonus rendered by Mr 1 ?. George, Miss Stuan and a pianoforte solo by Miss Bnl.Ar>l were veVy'much appreciated. Th" .music wSis supplied by the Rum i, ,rffi Orchestrflf. Extras v/ev: played by .Miss Ryan and Air. Hill. The duties of M.C. were ably ir. ;iied out by Mr. J. Smith, and an excellent supper was supplied.

MARAMARUA. BASKET SOCIAL. Last week the final basket social in connection with the MaramaiiTa li.onuitifnt fund had to be postuftned on recount of the weather. On Tuesday night. 20th, a farStvell social was held to Mr. and Mrs. 'E. (I. Mabey, who are leaving the district. The weather again spoiled the>attendance. However, the few who timed out managed to enjoy themw Ives till midnight. \ presentation of a silver cruet was made by Mr. G. F. Melnnes, who. in a few wellchosen words on behalf of the sett'eis handed over the cruet to Mrs. Mabey. Mr. Mabev, on behalf of himself and wife, thanked the settle ik . The music was supplied by Mrs Clark. Mr Los Cla k acted as M CN V The monument social is fixed for Hay 7. MANUREWA. The Monurewa Town Board fives notice in this issue of a penalty on all unpaid rntes after May 15. Intending builders are also notified that plans must be submitted to the board. ("•wing to the train failing to stop at Manurewa, despite the promise of the guard to the contrary, the "Times" representative was carried past on the evening of the last meeting of the hoard, and had to go on to Auckland. However, we hope to obtain a renort for nest issue.