DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 338, 14 March 1910, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS

! (From Our Own Correspondents). EG MONT VILLAGK. On Wednesday evening la.st a small party of friends and well-wishes assembled at the residence of .Mr. George Marsh to wish him "many happy returns of the day." The occasion wis also the celeb.-ation of Mr. G F. T)e-,v-•hirst's birthday. The company divided into card parties, playing bridge, fcrib or euchre as their fanes' led them. ''Mr. Marsh" and "Mr. Dewhirst" were th :n toasted and "For he's a jolly good fellow," rendered by a scratch, although decided poweriul and enthusiastic clioir. Several other toasts were ;;lso druok The company then sat down to a sumptuous supper, after which more healths were drunk, and "For lie's a joliy good fellow" converted into "We won't <*o home till morning." Mr. Marsh is one of the oldest inhabitants of Egmont tillage—in fact, Mr. Marsh was an inhabitant of Egmont, Village before there was an Egmont Village at all. He is one of Taranaki's earliest settlors, havir.o carved for himself a home from the virgin forest in an unknown country For some time h e was conductor of the New Plymouth Band and even out lie*-, in the backblocks his love of music fi.is not been quenched, for he has organised and coached an efficient orchestn, in which several members of his own family play instruments. He was for some years chairman of the school co-n mittee and local member for the E0.i.l Board and is at. present president oi the Cricket Club. May Mr. Marsh live for many more years to enjov the prosperity 'Which he. has earned and'to take a prominent .part in the affairs of a district for which he has done so much. Mrs. George Foster has been very unwell during tilie past few days, With a severe arnf complicated iomi of hcij ache, and the doctor has had to be summoned on two occasions. Anxious friends wil, however, be pleased to learn that she has quite recovered from her | indisposition and is about once a'>ain. i Mi. and Mrs. F. W. Olson have returned to the Village from Dougta ■ where '•hey have been staying for some , time past. > i White, of Feikhng, is at presepfc spending a short holidaW here with her daughter, Mrs. Albert Mcßeth. WAREA.

_ The Athletic Club's 1 concert was held in the hall on YYednesday night after the s.ports. The night was fine and the building was crowded to the doors. The first item was a selection by the Duckers' orchestra, which was very much an predated. Miss Jennie Cksie sail* "Ihe Dear Old Country." and "\lr Sris Andrews "Nancy Lee."' ' A recitation was given bv Miss Alice Evans, which was followed by a selection by the Ducker Family. Then Mr Arthur Taylor, who ought to be travelling with a company, came on the stage with 'his comics and sang "Father Keeps on Do ing It," and being encored gave us "Girls," for which lie was again loualy applauded. Mr Kelly contributed a song, and then Miss M. Cassie sang ''The Maid of Athens," Mr Mundon "Can't You See I'm Lonely," and MiEric Andrews "Jack the Sailor," while Mr Arthur Taylor sang "Leave lnm alone with those and lie will play for hours," Mr Mundon following with "Alone." This concluded the programme. Mr Julian (chairman) thanked the audience For their attendance. The accompaniments were played by Miss Francis, the Ducker Family and nuss Andrews. The room was then cleared for -dancing, for which there was very little space. At midnight an excellent supper was handed round and very much appreciated. Mr R- Julian acted as M.C.. While the music was provided bv the Ducker Family (violin, flute a:.id piano). The total door takings amounted to close on £l7.

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