DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 157, 28 July 1909, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS

(From Our Own Correspondents.) WAREA. Tlie all-night dance iield last Thursday was well attended. Dancing was . it u|> until an early hour on Friday morning, Miss Francis supplying tiie music and Mr. R. Julian acting as M.C. The annual meeting of the library will lie held in the library room on Saturday night. Mr. .1. J. lihvin was a visitor to the district on Friday. The seventh round for Mr. V. X'. Robinson's trophy was lirad at the local range on Saturday. A fair number competed, and Mr. R. Julian secured a legin. The following are the scores:— 500 000 Hep. Tl. E. Julian .. .. 27 28. 14 —OO T. R, Julian .. 30 27 10 —O7 K Kevill .. .. 31 27 8- 00 W. H. Julian .. 33 25 4«2 W. 13. Clarke .. 32 20 8— 00 l'\ Jenkins.. ..28 30 0— 58 W. B. Smith .. 28 17 247

A meeting of the Warea Farmers' Inion was held on Monday night. There was a fair attendance, Mr, J. Burgess presiding. The accounts from the were settled up, and a good credit balance will be left.

A sharp shock of earthquake was felt here oil Friday night at about S o'clock.

The annual meeting of tire Warea Dairy Company will be Eeld on Monday next, 2nd August.

' WAITARA. | A meeting of the Waitara Rifles was j held on Monday evening, Captain Pope j presiding over an attendance of 37. The | meeting was called for the purpose of i electing a junior lieutenant. Captain Pope, in proposing Color-Sergeant Brabant for the position, stated that in the past the appointment was made outside the company, which had not proved a success. Color-Sergeant Brabant, in re- - ply, expressed his thanks for the honor, but regretted he would have to decline on account of the age limit, which had .prevented him on previous occa--1 sions from accepting the appointment. Sergeant Brabant suggested the. appointment of Sergeant Klenner, who had been 1 a member of the company since its for- , mation. Captain Pope stated that he was very sorry Color-Sergeant Brabant could not accept the position owing to the age limit, and therefore had mudh pleasure in proposing Sergeant Klenner ,as junior lieutenant. This was seconded ! by Color-Sergeant Bra/bant and carried j unanimously. Sergeant Klenner, in returning thanks, stated that he uad put in five years as a private, and he | would endeavor to do his duty in the I future as in the past. A meeting of the volunteer ball com--1 mittee was held after the general meeting, to make arrangements for the forthj coming annual ball. The following subcommittees were appointed:—Catering, Color-Sergeant Brabant, Bugler Laing, and Private Soffej decorating, Corporal Tate, Corporal 15. A. Andrews, Privates Jenkins, Excell and Wilkins; floor, Privates McKoy (2), Crow and* Hoskin; doorkeepers, Corporal 0. Jennins, Private McKoy and secretary. Boring operations for a water supply are progressing satisfactorily at Messrs. Borthwick's works. The bore is down about 150 feet.

Mr. Buick, 'the well-known Salvation Army enthusiast, has purchased a section for a new Army barracks, and would be glad of assistance from the public. The cost of the proposed building is £250.

OAONUI. On Friday evening, in the hall, a iarcwell social, organised by tho school committee, was tendered to Mr. and 'Mrs. A. V. Sims and family, who will be leaving in a few days for Ngaire, Mr. S»ns having been appointed headmaster of the school there. There was u large attendance, and a pleasant evening was spent. At about midnight supper, provided by tlie ladies in their usual bounteous style, was banned round, after which Mr. J. Young, chairman of tlie School Committee, 011 behaJf of the committee and residents of Oaonui, presented Mr. Sims with a travelling bag, and Mrs Sims with a gold brooch set with diamonds and rubies. In making the presentation, Mr. Young congratulated Mr. Sims on his promotion to a larger school. Mr, Sims aad proved himself a capable teacher, and was very popular in the district, for he nad taken an active part in sport and in social matters, and would be Verv much missed. lie wished Air. Sims every success in his new sphere. Mrs. Sinw had also been always ready to help in the social life of the district, and was chairwoman, of the bazaar committee for the hall. Mr. J. C. O'Rorkc added a few words, remarking that Mr. 'Sims' departure would he Ononui's loss but Ngaire's gain. if a prize were given for the woman who minded her own business best, ,fle was sure it would be awarded to Mrs. Sims. Mr. Sims suitably replied, saying he had received nothing but kindness in Oaonui, All joined in singing "For lie's a jolly good fellow,*' and cheers were given for Mr. and Mrs. Sims and family. During the evening songs were sung by the Misses Rowlands, Mr. Percy Role, and Mr. P. Cook; a cake-walk and Highland fling were danced by Master and Miss Rookes, and a humorous recitation was given by Mr. W. McOaul. Dancing was kept up with vigor till 3 o'clock, to excellent music supplied by Mr. K. Cannell (piano) and Mr. D. Duncan (violin), extras being kindly played by Mrs. S. Sefton. Card tables Were provided for mon-dancers. Tho duties of M.C.'s were ably carried out by Messrs H. Young and C. McQueen.