TOKO MOTES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXV, Issue 48, 25 February 1913, Page 5

TOKO MOTES.

A FAREWELL SOCIAL. (From our own Correspondent). On Thursday a farewell social and dance was tendered to Mr and Mrs S. Goldie Rutherford in the Coronation Hall. There was a big gathering of people, who came from all parts of the district, and about fortylive couples took the floor. Mr J. B. Hiue, M.P., was among those present. Mr W. H. Were, in the course of his remarks, said that once again they had met to bid old friends farewell. Mr Rutherford, lie said, had come to the district about fourteen years ago, working as a blacksmith, but coidd put his shoulder to the wheel at more than one thing, on several' occasions helping the farmers with their milking when short-handed. As a footballer he was hard to beat, and had practically carried the whole club on his shoulders. In cricket he always took his part, and was a thorough sport at everything. Mr and Mrs Rutherford generally took a leading part in working up socials, dances, etc., and would be greatly missed. On behalf of the Toko friends, Mr Were said he had much pleasure in presenting Mr and Mrs Rutherford with a handsome case of silver cutlery suitably inscribed. Mr Rutherford responded on behalf j of Mrs Rutherford and himself, thanking the Toko people, one and all, for j the handsome presentation they had i made him and for the kindness shown while they had lived in Toko. The company then joined in singing “For he’s a Jolly Good Fellow.”

At the dance, which followed, the music was supplied by Mr Richardson (piano) assisted by Mr Kelly (cornet). Extras were kindly played oy Mrs Dive (Eltham), Miss Cumberworth and Mr Bredow. Supper was all that could be desired, and was supplied by Mr Stanford. The ladies who waited at the table were Mesdames Pratt, Gernhoefer, Kilpatrick, Riley and Morrison who carried out everything in style. Songs were rendered by Messrs Judd and Pearce (Stratford), and Miss Cumberworth, and were much appreciated. Messrs Gernhoefer and Kilpatrick carried out the duties of M.C.s and kept things moving until the small hours of the morning. The function came to a close by singing “Auld Lang Syne.” On Friday night Mr Rutherford was further entertained at a smoke concert by his friends, when Mr George Morrison was in the chair. , Songs, recitations and speeches went round, and the toasts were drunk with musical honours. Mr Rutherford thanked all for the kind things they had said about him, and the way they had toasted him. PERSONAL. The many friends of Mr John Butler will be sorry to learn that he is an inmate of Nurse Stronach’s private Hospital at the present time, having successfully undergone a very serious operation performed by Mr Wylie, of New Plymouth. He is progressing as well as can be expected. Mr Pat Buttler, while cutting a stick with a pocket-knife, made a deep gash in his) hand, severing one of the sinews. Dr. Carbery found ic Mr Pat Butler, while cutting a

There is still another accident to record. Mr Jack Lister last -week was dressing a fencing post, when the axe slipped and cut his foot. He is being attended to by Dr Carbery.