BRIDE WELCOMED AT VERY ENJOYABLE EVENING.

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 465, 24 February 1933, Page 3

BRIDE WELCOMED AT VERY ENJOYABLE EVENING.

Our District Representative)

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A surprise open-air evening concert wais held at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Sheat, of Thornton, on Friday evening last in honour of their recent marriage. Mrs. Sheat, who has recently arrived from Vancouver, was accorded quite an ovation. The Whakatane Band turned out in full force and played appropriate airs. The concert was assisted hy a band of 20 native entertainers, who gave a welcome haka and sang Maori songs, much to the delight of the audience. Mr.) T. Craddock, on behalf of the Rangitaiki residents, welcomed^ the bride and expressed the good wishes of the people of the district. Mr. A. J. Canning spoke on behalf of the Whakatane Band. He said Mr. Sheat was one of the pioneer members of the hand and one of its most enthusiaetic members. Speeches were also made by Mr Wi Mutu, representing the Maori race, who welcomed the couple and stated that Mr. Sheat and his family had always been upright and kind in their deialings with the Maori race. Auld Lang Syne played by the band brought the evening to a close.

WOODPULP MILL. Much interest is now centred on the proposed construction of a pulp and paper mill in the vicinity of Te Teko. Although the actual site has not, so far, been disclosed the estabILhment of the industry in this district will undoubtedly be of great benefit. It will provide employment for hundreds of men and open up communidations for new districts. WHITE BUTTERFLY. Apart from destroying_ cabbages and turnip crops in the district, the pest ds now iattacking* waterdress. Thousands can be seen along th'e bankis of the Tarawera River, flying over the watercress. Many people have given up killing them, as thev consider it a hopeless case. RIFLE SHOOTING. The Rangitaiki Club fired for Mr. A. G. Fox's trophy last Saturday. Mr. R. L. Inniss proved to he the winner, with the fine score of 49, including handicap. Mr. C. Jespersen was top scorer off the rifle with the mplendid scores of 48. Following are the scores1: — Five Hundred Yards Handicap. R. L. Innis, 45-4-49; C. Jesperson, 48—0-48; E. Morey, Sen., 46— 0 — 46; E. Morey, Jun., 42 — 4 — 46; Mrs W. Moore, 43—2—45; W. Moore, 44 0 44; Pres. Wilson, 43 — 1 — 44; H. T. Mexted, 42—2—44; B. Magee, 36— g 41. On Saturday, March 4, the cluh w.,11 fire for 'a trophy presented by Mr. riawie. Conditions to be 10 shots at |