DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 68, 16 April 1909, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS

RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wedding bells have been ringing with some force lately. Last week two weddings took place. On Tuesday Miss Muriel Layboum, eldest daughter of Rev. Layboum, was united in matrimony to Mr. Eli Taylor. The ceremony took place in the Methodist Church, the lather of the bride officiating. The bride, who was given away by her brother, Mr. 11. Jjaybonrn. was attended by three bridesmaids, Misses 1. and F. Layboum (sisters), and Miss M. Taylor (sister of 'the bridegroom). After the ceremony the guests adjourned to the residence of the bride's parents, where a recherche wedding breakfast was partaken of. The presents were both numerous and valuable. The young couple left for Opunake, en route for Wanganui, where the honevmoon is to be spent. In the evening "the llev. Mr. and Mrs. Layibouru entertained a number .of young people at their residence.

On Wednesday a wedding took place at the residence of the bride's mother, Ngariki road, when Miss Amy Ida Morgan was united in matrimony to Air. Albert Ward, also of Ngariki road. Rev. Addcnbrooke officiated. The bride, who was dressed in creuic voile, trimmed 'with silk and wore the orthodox veil and orange blossoms, was attended by two bridesmaids, Misses Lily Billings and Winnie Seftoit (ueice), both prettily attired in white silk. She was given away by her brother-in-law, Mr. A. Thomas. Mr. N. Morgan acted as best man. After the ceremony the guests were entertained by the bride's mother at a wedding breakfast, when the usual toasts were honored. The bridegroom's present to the bride was a muff, and to the bridesmaids each a gold brooch. The young couple were the recipients of many useful and valuable presents. A shooting match took place at l'ihama on Good Friday between Hallotu and Pihaina. The conditions were ten men a-sidv, seven shots each at 200, 500 and 000 yards. The wind was tricky and interfered with the shooting, but some fair shooting was done at 200 yds. Mr. Colmer, Raholu, scored one off'the possible. Rahotu won by :JS points. During the day Rahotu were entertained to luncheon and afternoon tea by the ladies of Pihama. A return match is to be fired at Rahotu on May 24th. Subjoined are the scores:—

RAHOTU. 200 500 000 Tl. F. Shepherd .. .. 20 32 27—88 J. D. Christian ... 20 32 29—57 J. Guy .. .. ~ 33 23 20—85 J. Colmer .. ~ 34 24 27—85 E. Harrison .. .. 31 27 24—82 A. Chapman ... .. 25 20 27—81 A. E. Phillips .. ..32 30 18-80 11. F. Field ~ .. 24 20 24—74 J. Rothcrv .. .. 2!) 21 22—72 H. Baker" ... .. 20 19 22—70 Totals ..- .. 292 203 210 801 iPIHAMA. F. Julian .. .. 31 32 21—84 W. Lambie ... .. 31. 31 21—83 M. Duggan .. .. 28 27 20-81 S. Richards .. .. 30 20 23—70 A. Pettigrew .. ~ 29 21 28—78 J. Duggan .. .. 27 25 20—78 C. H. Trotter .. 25 29 22—70 W. Edwards ... .. 28 20 18—75 G. Looney 28 21 21—70 R. Campbell .. .. 24 18 20—02

Totals .. .. 281 259 220 700 This match also decided a contest between Messrs Julian (Pihunia) and Christian (Rahotu), of t'2 a-*ide. On going down to shoot at 000 yds the former had scored 03 to the''hitter's 58. but Christian at this range scored 2!) whilst Julian could only score 21, and won an interesting match by 87 points to 84 points. A trotting match is to take place at Rahotu on May 24th between horses owned by Messrs J. Duggan (Pihama) and John Rothcry (Rahotu).

| On Tuesday hist the annual school picnic in connection with the Kahili road school was held and the committee and settlers certainly excelled themselves in the treat given to the children. The day was given up to games of various kinds, including races, chopping events, etc., and the committee, Messrs Candish (chairman), W. Fleming, E. Duggan, and S. Willoughliy (secretary), ably assisted by the schoolmistress, Mrs Pcuwarden, and the settlers, were indefatigable in their efforts to amuse the little ones, whose wants in the catering line were -well supplied by tho ladies of the road. As a result ol the commit- | tee's efforts the school ground has ibeon well cleared and the children presented I with a cricket set, rounder set, and swings, hitherto unknown luxuries. In the evening a successful concert was held in the schoolroom to a crowded house. Mr. S. J. Candirrti presided. Several items were rendered by the children in a very "plasing manner, reflecting great credit on the teacher's (Mrs. IVnwardon's) .training. Songs were also rendered by Mrs. Lord (oncored), Messrs. Willoughby (encored). King (cdinie); iStonox (encored), D. Pcuwarden (encored); recitation, Mr. King; duet, Messrs Willoughby and Fielder. Mr. Knowles presided at the I piano. During the evening prizes were I given the children by the chairman. Afterwards an interesting dance was hold, music being provided by Messrs Knowles (piano) and Penwarden (violin!, whilst Mr. H. F. Annis made a capable M.C. Mr. Paul Willeox met with a painful accident at the Opunake Sawmill Co.'s Kahui road mill, as a result of which lie severely crushed his hand. He will be incapacitated for a week or two. Mr. O. M. G. Hughson returned home last Saturday, after an absence of about a month, accompanied bv his bride. Mr. A. W. Phillips, of Rahotu, whilst assisting Pihama in a tournament game at Opunake on Easter Monday, had the misfortune to dislocate his shoulder.

A meeting of the Bazaar Committee j was held on Tuesday. 13th hist., when ; the balance-sheet of the late bazaar was brought down. It was shown thai £302 was cleared, a very .satisfactory result. The committee are sparing no pains to make the opening ball on the 23rd inst. a success, and it is hoped to clear a few more pounds. The committee have still to arrange for lights and seats for Hie new hall. Constable Kelly, of Rahotu, has been appointed Clerk of the Court at Opunake during the absence on sick leave of Coifstabic Hickman, who, we are pleased to say, is now progressing on the high road to recoverv. „ The Parihu-ka Road Board now* has a credit'balance of £45. For a board that has about 100 miles of bye-road to keep up on a %d rate, this shows carcfu 1 management.