MATAROA NOTES.

Taihape Daily Times, Volume 7, Issue 348, 6 December 1915, Page 4

MATAROA NOTES.

(Own Correspondent.) I regret to hear that Mr. David McKay, of the "Waterfalls,” lost a valuable draught marc and foal in the river during the recent neavy rains. Mr. C. Cleaver, secretary to the Mataroa Patriotic Society, informs me that the proceeds of the Committee's late efforts resulted in the sum of £lB2 18/8, which he has handed over to the Treasurer in Taihaps. All art unions in connection with this Committee, on Miss Ford's behalf, will be drawn in Taihapc during the current week, under the control of the Mayor and his official staff. Great preparations are being made by Miss Ford for the coming corona* tion. The Patriotic Committee are to be congratulated upon the result of their work, the chairman (Mr. J. Franklyn) and secretary (Mr. Tom Donald) hav- ;> _ ing been most untiring in their efforts.^ I hear that Mr. B. Kicholls has disposed of his farm to Messrs. Horton Bros, at a satisfactory figure. Shearing, so far as the weather mits. is being vigorously pushed forward in this and the surrounding districts. Messrs C. Cleaver and B. Nicholls have completed their lot. There are rumours that a wedding is impending, shortly after Christmas. On Friday night last a very enjoyable social and dance was held in the Mataroa Hall, the occasion being a send-off to Mr. C. Dockery, who is shortly leaving for the front. During the evening Mr. A. Kennedy, on behalf of Mr. Dockery's numerous friends and admirers, presented him with a silver wristlet watch and silver cigarette case, the rcipient suitably responding. A very enjoyable evening closed with three cheers for the young soldier. This makes Mr. W. Dockery's second and only remaining eligible sou who has gone to the front. Mr. J. Sinclair has sent his only two eligible sons, Mrs. Murphy her only available boy (Cyril), and our old friend, Mr. P. Casey, has sent four. He would have sent a fifth but the Railway-De-partment would not sanction it. - A troop train passed through Mataroa on Sunday morning about 9 o 'clock.