DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 42, 15 March 1909, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS.

RAHOTU. ' (From Our Own Correspondent.) A ceremony of a very pleasing nature took place at the residence of Mr. T P Uughson on Tuesday evening, when the employees of Messrs T. P. Hughson and hojis met to make a presentation to Mr. 0. M. 0. Hughson, who has just been elevated to a partnership in the firm and is about to be married. Mr. 0. A. Cramer made the presentation in a, nicely-worded speech, hi which he stated that the stall' felt they could not let this occasion pass without expressing their feeling and regard for Mr. Hughson. He had never worked witli anyone more manly, honest and straightforward, and he hoped he would long be spared for his career of usefulness. -He also took the opportunity of wishing Mr Hughson a pleasant trip.* He then presented him with a framed and illuminated photographic shield of the stall', with an address, and u silver salver suitably inscribed. Mr. Uughsmi responded feelingly. Short replies were also given by Mr. and Mrs. T. I'. Hughson. The evening was then spent in music and song. Mr. 0. M. Ci. Hughson left on Thursday for Takaka, where he is to be married. On Sunday last he was presented by the scholars and parents of the Oaonui Sunday School, of which he is superintendent, With u handsome family Bible. Miss Annie Cook made the presentation. The recent drought was broken on Friday by refreshing rain, which also continued on Saturday, and as a result Lhc pastures are already looking muchgreener. There is also a supply of water in the tanks, which have W:i quite dry of late, and consequently next week housewives will not be worried .'is to whether there will be enough water for the weekly washing. KENT ROAD. (From Our Own Oorrespondent), The annual school picnic and tea was held in the Lower Kent sckoolgrounds on Tuesday last, when a fair number was present. Sports for the children were indulged in, and I think nearly every child received a prize. There were also nail-driving and sawing competitions for ladies, when some very close finishes were recorded. Everybody seemed to enjoy themselves. Mr. J. Henderson, the "secretary, carried out his duties in an able way. The catering was in the hands of Mr. B. 11. Nicholls (late Moa Farmers' Union), and he gave general satisfaction.