DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 284, 31 March 1913, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

RAIIOTf. (From Our Own Correspondents). On Tluirsdav, the 20th, a quiet wedding was solemnised in the English Church, the Hev. Addenbroke officiating. The contracting parties were Mr. H. Kitclienman. eldest son of Mr. Kitchenin;iii. and Miss Trleo. oldest daughter or Mr. Tylec. both of the Kahili Road. The bride.'who was attired in a neat costume and hat, was given away by her father, her sister, Miss Irene, being bridesmaid, while Mr. Percy Kitchen-nia-.i, brother of the groom, was best man. 'Mio wedding breakfast was< held at the bride's parents' residence, where the usual toasts were honored, and after a pleasant hour or two the bride and bridegroom left for their new home on the Newall Road, amid showers of rice and good wishes. The Oyn ('lub held there fortnightly shoot on Saturday. 22nd. but owing to the strong wind that was blowinsr the 'shooting was anything but good. No. 1 sweepstake was won by Mr. Julian, and No. i l»v Mr. J. Colmer.

Tlii> Church of England gift auction ami concert took place on Wednesday, •2!it.ii instant, and being a fine night was well attended. Songs and musical items were given by the Misses Tlughson. Steven-;. Mi'sdames Xeilson. Hill and Messrs. Addclibrooke and Kelly. 111'. .T. B. Isnowlcs kindly |)laved accompaniments.Tin' sa!" of srifts. which were numerous, followed. Mr. T. Willeox. acting as auctioneer. put the tilings through in a businesslike manner, the evening winding up with supper and a dance. Mr. .T. Scliinckle kindly helping in his usual manner. The gross takings being about £l4 17s. and expenses being light, there <]ionld be a profit of about £l2 10s. On the 27th instant, a meeting of ilioM- interested in converting the West. Coast Leases into freehold was held in tli" I toad Board Office. Present: Messrs Tvlee. T. P. Hughson. .1. Young. ,J. O'liorko. Clothier. M. FleminL'. A. Channii.ii. W. (Ji'ei>;i. Tl. Phillins. .L Lawn. P. Wilcox. IT. Binnie and the Fiev. Addonbroke. It was decided that the above be :> deputation to wait oil Prime Minister "hen he visits our district and a 4: for the freehold of the le-ises. Tt, was further decided that Messrs. L Young and .T. C. O'Rorke get into touch witii ""bpnnake. and ask them to take action in the matter.