TOKO NOTES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 42, 25 June 1913, Page 7

TOKO NOTES.

I SETTLERS' ASSOCIATION. I [FUOiI OUB OWN OOBRESPONDENTj On Thursday last, the Toko Setlers' 1 Association lield their first annual social ni the Coronation Hail, which proved a great success, people being present from all parts of the district. Some seventy .couples indulged in dancing, while the stage was crowded with onlookers 'and card players. The floor was in 'good order. The music was supplied Iby Mrs Bianchi (Piano) and Mr Kelly (cornet), extras being kindly played by Mrs Rutcheon, Miss. Clark, and Miss Climber worth. During the evening songs were rendered by Miss"Cumberworth, Miss Fields, and Mr Tichbon, and were much, appreciated. Mr W. H. Were (president of the Association), in the course of his remarks, said he was very pleased to see such a big gathering as it was the first Toko Settlers' Association social. These functions would be the same as those of the Farmers' Union, only under a new name, and the Association would be run on the same lines as an Agricultural and Pastoral Association, only on a smaller' scale. The first show is to be held, some time in February next in. conjunction with a horticultural show. He called on Mr J. B. 'Rine (patron of the Association) to ■ 'present the trophies in connection with [the field and calf competitions. Mr Hine said it gave him much pleasure to be present. Of the two of the- stfc- > eessful competitors, one was. a countryman of his, and the other was. a ship-mate. He felt sure the steps j the Toko settlers had taken in forming an Association would be a success, particularly in geld competitions, as the Toko farmers were experimenting a good deal. The first prize for tur--1 nip competition (a silver challenge , cup), presented by Mr C. Bailey, i to be won twice in succession, or three times at intervals, fell to Mr W. H. i Were, who'won it twice in succession. ; The second prize w''ent to Mr T. A. . Lees, and third prize to Mr E. Mar- | fell. The first prize for the mangold ■ competition (a rose bowl), presented by Mr Newton King, had also to be : won twice in succession or three times at intervals, and it fell to Mr E. Marfell, who won it twice in succession. Miss Marfell accepted the prize on ' behalf of Mr Marfell, who is away on a visit to England. The second prize went to Mr A. J. Chainey, and the i third prize to Messrs Evans and Hut- : cheon. In the calf competition, for best pen-of five heifer calves, any breed, for dairying purpose (a silver challenge cup) presented" by the Toko tradesmen, to be won oh the same conditions as the' turnip. and .mangold trophies, Mi- E/'Jones was first, and the second went to Mr Chapman, third to Mi- El'Jone's^'fourth to Mr BurgI ham, fifth.;'tfar Mr D. | Maxwell/ 'and | sixth to. M. Gernhriefer. '" Mr Hin'e i briefly congratulated the winners. \ Messrs Were and--.Marfell are nowconsidered the champion root-growers iof the district. An excellent supper ■ wns provided by the Toko ladies. Mr J. A. Stanford carried out the cater- ' ing. The carried i out by Messrs Gernhoefer and Kil- ; patrick. .The function brought i to. a close in the early hours of the I morning. ~. ;. ;,-. BATTLESHIP TRIP.:... i On Tuesday morning a very large ■ number qf, Toko people journeyed to 1 the Breakwater to view the Dreadnought. It was the longest passenger, train that had ever beeniseen on the Toko line. It consisted of twoengines and some twenty odd carriages. The railway arrangements were very satisfactory. Toko had several carriages reserved for them. On arriving at the Breakwater, the children of the different schools, including the committeemen and teachers, were lined up and marched down to the beach to wait their turn to board the Tutanekai. After waiting for an hour or so, the eager crowd began making enquiries as to . how long they would have to■ wait. The only answer they got from the officials was:. 'Tt won't be long." It was very disappointing and annoying, as several of the teachers and committee, men intended to pay a visit to the oil works, and the show in the afternoon, but were unable to do so, the children being in their charge. It was very tiring to be lined up in the ranks for no less than four hours before the Tutanekai was'boarded. At the same time the children were treated well, having plenty to eat and drink. Although the school children did not board the battleship, wo had a splen- j did view. The Tutanekai pulled j right alongside, and remained for a few minutes. Several people stepped an board the battleship, the sea being fairly calm at the time. On returning to the wharf, the children were pleased to have a little freedom, as there was only twenty minutes in which to catch the' train, and a start was made for home. Several people missed the train, and never got home:,, till the following night. Everybody was glad to get home again, a little 1 more or less disappointed, especially the committee-men, who do not wish to go through the same performance again. CARD CLUB. A card match was held in tho Coro-1 nation Ha|i, between Toko and Toko Road, about a fortnight ago. In euchre the -gatae*ended in a draw. In eribbage Toko won by three games. Toko and Douglas are to have a match on Tuesday, 24th, in Doglas Hall. A euchre tournament and dance is to be held on Friday, July 4th. There are four prizes to be given for euchre, 1 two firsts and two seconds, and if the weather keeps fair, there should be a good attendance. The Toko Branch of the Scottish Society are holding a social towards the

end of July, the date to be arranged. This should be the event of the season. PERSONAL. Messrs Judd Bros, have disposed of their property at Tututawa. Mr W. Judd, having bought a farm at the corner of Brooks and Brecon roads, is leaving Toko at the end of this month for his new home.

Mrs R. Morrison, who underwent an operation in the Stratford Hospital about a month ago, is improving satisfactorily. It is expected that she will be able to leave the institution in a few davs.

Mr and Mrs Bocock, of Toko Road, left last week on a three weeks' holiday to Christchurch.