DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 184, 3 February 1914, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

RATA PI IxO. (From (uir Own Corrcsp lent). On Tuesday night the settlers of Hat... p;l;o farewelled Mr. ami Mrs. Anderson. Through some mistake on Ihe committee's part, gatherings were held in two place-.. The presentation was made by the chairman (Mr. J. Stachurski). and consisted of a solid silver tea and coffee •crvice and an oak Ira v. The m-.tjortv of the settlers and their families went to the school, where the presentation was made, while some of the others IV|,|| l I spent a sociable evening at the house of one of our local residents. Mr. Stachurski, in an exc.ellenl speech, made leehiig reference to Mr. and Mrs. Ander-son's-depart ore. lie slaled that they all recognised the good and valuable services that Mr. Anderson had i;iv;-n to the district. For a nber of Vcis he had been a member of the School Coi ittce and the Moa Road Hoaid. WJieu anyone was in diilicult lie would consult "Fred..'' and was always sure of getting bis assistance. Mrs.' Anderson would also be greatly missed, as at social gatherings tier services were always required. lie asked Mr. Anderson io accept the present as a small token of the high csterit in which the settlers of l.atapiko held him. Mis. Anderson said that hfl found it very hard work to respond, lie considered that.-he had only done his duty, and be fell, sorry now t'o say •■Good-bye.'' to his many friends ; n Ualapikn. The school was cleared for dancing. Hie music being supplied by Mr. A. Smith, and. the slipper arrangements were in (he capable hands of Mrs. A. Chit.

Several properties in the district have changed hands lately. Mr. Anderson, who sold .Ills Ralapiko farm to Mr. J. M. Hair, has purchased a properly in the Pahiatua district. Mr. John Dravitzski has leased his farm to Mr. J. Dravitzski. The milk supply at Ihc local creamery is rapidly falling oil', and indications point to a short season. Hay-making operations are well advanced, the fanners being quick to lake advantage of the recent fine weather. The Stock Inspector (Air. lieere) was out, last 'Monday inoculating calves. The day was very warm, and several .people experienced great trouble in getting their calves to the yards.