DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 66, 5 August 1912, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS

TOKO., (From our own correspondent.) '"A magnificent success!".was the verdict of all concerned in the drawing of the art union social in aid of our Domain running track, held on July 31. The weather was all that could* hi; desired, and the Coronation Ilall Was crowded .with a gay company, ,bent on having a good time, and at half-past two next morning one of the most pleasant gatherings broke up, everyone again speaking in .high appreciation of the splendid music supplied by Mrs. Bianchi, of Stratford, who lias become a great favorite with all dancers around here. Messrs •T. Kilpatrick and G. Morrison carried out the duties of M.C.'s in a creditable manner. The following ladies had charge of the supper room:—Mesdames Were, .1. Griffiths, G. E. Bocock, .1. Kilpatrick. W. Pratt and Miss Were, also assisted by Mesdames Butler and 0. S. Maxwell. When the supper-room door was opened for supper an excellent spread awaited all. Mr. Stanford, our local baker, was entrusted with the making of the good things provided lor the inner man, and gave every satisfaction. At a little after nine o'clock Mr. W. 11. Were announced that the drawing of the art union tickets was about to commence, and it was over an hour before the last prize; was drawn. Two little girls, Myrtle Gernhoefer and Ruby Reed, were selected by the committee to draw the tickets. Five hundred and tliin.v-six tickets were placed in the boxes to be drawn from, fliat being the number of tickets sold. The following were the .successful prize-winners; First prize, No. 720..Mr. Archie King, of Toko : second, No. 08, Mr. Mel'vor, I'ohokura; third prize, No. 375, Mr. G. E. Bocock, Toko. A fire occurred here last Monda v morning, Mrs. Mc.Phee's dwelling of eight rooms and contents being reduced to ashes. The fire started in the kitchen chimney, and before Mrs. McPliee could get help the bouse was burning furiously and all that was saved \Vere a few articles of ■furniture out of one of the front rooms. I understand that the insurance amounted to £OSO, the policy being held by the Guardian ollice. Our creamery is to open next week. The inside was quite a different appearance to the dilapidated appearance it had last season. The whole of the inside has been thoroughly renovated, and the machinery has been - arranged more conveniently than before. TATARAIMAKA.

A very friendly game of 'hockey took place in Mt. G. Morrison's paddock on Thursday, August 1, between- Married- v. Single teams-, ami resulted >in a win for Married by 4 to 1. For -tine Mu.rr.md, Messrs. Turner, (!. Honeyfi-eld and J. Hyde were in fine trim, whilst Messrs. Fisher, S. Gyde .and Hawkins (2) did fine work for the Single men. Mr. 11. Baillie made an efficient referee. Wo are 'having some fine days, and feed is fairly plentiful, the -dairy cows looking tvell. I hear that Mr. P. R. Farniliain is irir tailing' milking machines in hU ahod and <afeo a Diesel engine. ' The local school grounds are in fin>e order, which reflects much credit on the teaoher.

EGMONT VILLAGE. Miss Ella Bielby, fourth daughter 0 f Mrs. R. Bielby. of Albert Road, was married to Mr. Willie Grr, son of Mr. W. Or-r, of Egmont Village. Tilie Rev, Houelien officiated at the ceremony, which was performed at St. Andrew's Churcli, Inglewood. The bride, who was riven ft way by Mr. D. Alexander, of Tikora-noi, wore a pretty dress of cneam silk. She also wore a bridal veil, and a wreath of orange blossoms. The bridesmaids were .-Uwses -Ada and Elsie Bielby, sisters of the bride. Mr. Gordon Marsh, cousin of the bridegroom, was -best man. ■V-ftc-r 1 lie ceremony the bridal party motored i l *",? , J,al,sll ' s . where a reception ,pi' lS , *''' lß toasts being honored, the happy couple left by the afternoon train, route to Stratford', and .from thencefo Wangamii, where the honeymoon as to be spent. The euehre party and -dance held in aid oif the I"f«vM funds on g chanced to meet with a fine night. Can" scquoittly a larger number were presem; i 1?, a V 0 oae previously held. Evidently it .needs something mor(> :st , |irt . l"if? than a euclu-e party to draw the people away from their" fire-sides these (■old nights. No doubt the funds would benefit by a change of programme, in the -shape, of a social and dance. The prize-winners were; Ladies, Miss Nisbet \r n n ■ h ' ? yd( ' ' S!X ' O,K| : gentlemen, Mr. I). I nee first. Mr. Sinclair second. I here was a booby prize awarded to Ui<> person who won the least number of games. Miss Quick/all won the ladies' and M.r. Jim Magee the men's. A dance fol.owed. Mr. Francis -ac-bed a.s M.C. and •Mrs. Matthews-supplied the music. Mrs, \\, Olson has he'i-71 appointed temKeliold' ad k ' ildllDr aL lihlJ Village

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