RAHOTU.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XLVII, Issue 81852, 27 September 1906, Page 4

RAHOTU.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. Mr Dave Harrop, who is leaving j Rahotu for a three years' trip co America, after a residence of some years' duration here, was entertained by his friends at a smoke concert at the Rahotu Hall on Monday evening lasi. Mr Jas. Barr Brown presided, and there was a good atenc'aace. After justice had been done to the numerous good things provided and the usual loyal toast had been honored, the chairman proposed the health of Mr HarTop in a few appropriate and felicitous remarks, and presented him with a handsome pipe on behalf of those present. Messrs Barrett and R. Groom also spoke, after which Mr Harrop suitably replied. The following toascs were also proposed by the chairman and duly responded to: "The Ladies." "Local Industries," "Sawmilling," "Fruit growing," "Farming." "Local IndusChair," proposed by Mr Garcia, brought an enjoyable evening to a c'ose. During the evening songs were rendered by Messrs Clark, J. Groom, D. Harrop, A. Fielder, R. Shaw and R. Groom, and recitations by J. Rothery. Mr S. Clark presided at the piano. Mr Harrop leaves here for San Francisco on Wednesday, and bears with him the good wishes of a large circle of friends. The local pound was opened here this morning for the first time, and immediately commenced operations, a horse being impounded. A local pound will be of great advantage, saving an additional ten miles' drive to Opunake. Now that the football season is over, one i» wondering when the cricketers are going to make a start. Football is undoubtedly che game in a country district, as in the winter cows are not milking, and those engaged in farming can get away; whereas in the summer when the milking is in full swing farmers have no time for cricket. Perhaps the advent of the milking machine may alter that, and make the milkers' life less arduous than at present. September 25th.