DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 301, 29 May 1915, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondents.) HUIRAMGI. A very largo gathering assembled at the hall on Tuesday (evening, 2'ir.ii iri*-1., to bid farewell to Mr. and ..Mrs. 8.

rurnbull, who are leaving tiie district to take up their »esid"cce at Auckland. Mr. J. 11. Smith occupied the chair, and briefly addressed the audience. He s,aid they could .jot let Mr. and Sirs, Turnbuli go without expressing their regret at their departure and tendering to them their best wishes for the future, wiih the hope that they will have lots of

pleasant memories of their residence amongst lis to look back upon.. The following contributed items during the evening, which was intermixed with dancing:— Pianoforte solo, Miss Honnor; song, "Marseillaise," Mrs. Hoby; song, "Boarding House," Mr. Hick Giddy; song, "To See the King,". Mr. Stewart (encored and responded with "Carnival); step, dance. Irene and Elsie Surrey, Francis and Connie Andrews: song in'eharacter, "I Wish I had Someone to Love Me," Sir. F. Smith (encored) ; recitation, "Aunt Betsy," Miss Spense; duet, "What Will You Take for Me," Irene Surrey and Laura Smith; cornet solo, "The Broken Melody," Mr.• C. Smith; pianoforte duet, the Masters j Hoby; recitation, Mr. Brown.

Mr. John Andrews then made a presentation, and in doing so said that anyone looking round and seeing the gathering could form their own conclusions as to the estimation in which Mr. and Mrs. Turnbull were held in the district, and for him to extol their many good qualities would be extremely distasteful to them. With respect to Mr. Turnbull, he came to the district as a lad near!;/ fifty years ago, and he had' remained in the district ever since. He had helped to build up every institution: around them, and in some cases he had j helped to complete undertakings that had been begun by his late father, and in that respect he had shown himself a worthy son of a grand old father, while as a settler, a neighbor, and a friend, none of them wished a better. Personally he felt he was losing a very valued friend, one who he was at all times pleased to take counsel with. They had worked together on many local bodies, i and their relations were of a most cordial nature. With respect to Mrs. Turnbull, she, comparatively speaking, was a new arrival in the district. She had been amongst them now for 14 or 15 years, and during that time she had always shown herself ready and willing to do her part to forward any .movement in the public benefit. In cases of sickness she had proved her worth as a callable nurse. She was generally the first one sent for in cases of local sickness, and her services were always willingly given. They were both a class of settler that they coyld ill spare. However, the time had come when they were called to part with them, and he was sure one and all hoped every happiness would attend them in their new home, and that in the future, as in the past, they would do their part to further the happiness of those by whom they were surrounded. He had great pleasure in handing them a silver tea and coffee service on an oak tra}', with the following engraving: "Presented by the Huirangi Settlers to Mr. and Sirs. S. Turnbull, 25/5/15." Mr. Turnbull feelingly replied, after which the assemblage sang "For They are Jolly Good Fellows." After supper dancing was indulged in till 1.30 a.m. Miss Carr and Mrs. C. Smith provided the music, and Mr. L. Andrew acted as M.C.

At the fortnightly euchre party ten tables were occupied. The ladies' prize was Avon by MrS. Wheatley (hand mirror), Miss R. Herrick (E.P. butter-knife) 2; men's: Mr. F. Richards (set carvers) 1, Mr. D. Sarten (pencil-case) 2. WAREA. 1 The ball held on Tuesday night under the auspices of the Warca Athletic Club, in aid of the Belgian felief funds, poved a splendid success, in spite of the wet weather. There was a large number of outside visitors, and a very enjoyable time was spent. Excellent music was supplied by Mrs. George's orchestra, who gave their services gratuitously. The duties of M.C's were carried, out by Messrs R. Julian and C. W. Corbett. At midnight an excellent supper was: handed round. Extras were played by Misses B. Ayeward, F. Corbett, and Miss, Burke, and others. Buttonholes, donated , by Mrs. Burgess, were sold by Misses W. Larking and Topsy Murphy, and] realised the sum of fifteen shillings and sixpence. The door takings amounted to £lO, and a donation of 5s was given by Mrs. B. T. Booker. The orchestra was accorded a vote of thanks and three cheers. - The Athletic Club ticgs to acknowledge, donations as follows with thanks: Messrs T. Julian, Sen., £l' la; S. Hall €1 Is, Dr. Wade £1 Is; J. Lawn 10s; B. T. Booker 10s Od. W. Revell 10s; It I. Clarke 10s Od; A. Sole 10s; J. C. Robin-' son 10s; A. E. Magon 10s fid; J. Burgess, fruit; J. Bennett, silver medal; (lj l'earce, gold medal; Mrs. Millar 2s; C. 1 Parker 2s; Mrs. J. Burgess, proceeds sale of buttoilholes, £1; Opunake Times 10s; I Daily News ,-C 1; W. H. James 6s; Mrs. Barak 2s (id; F. Julian, handicapper, £1

Is; members' subscriptions to hand (not complete £ls; The club has in hand at present for the relief funds (Poor in Great Britain, Ireland, and Belgium) the sum of over £2O. RAHOTU. On Wednesday morning the township was astir to see the marriage of Miss Alice, Smith, eldest daughter om Mrs. Layman, of Pungarehu, to Mr. Lawrence Billing, fourth son of Mr. Tom Billing, of Ngariki Road. The Rev. Addenbroke officiated. The church was very nicely decorated by the bride's friends, and was crowded with relations and spectators. The bride was given away by her uncle (Sir. S. Hall, of Oeo), and was attired in a very becoming white silk dress with train, and wore a handsome veil with the usual orange blossom, and carried a bouquet of lovely white flowers. She; was attended by her sister, Sliss Ruby, as chief bridesmaid, who was dressed in white silk, trimmed with lace, and carried a pink bouquet, and her two little step-sisters, the .Misses Layman, and little Vera Billing, nie-e of the bridegroom. All looked very pretty in white silk and holding green staffs decorated with wdiite flowers and pink roses. The brother of the groom, Mr. Fred Billing, acted as best man. and Mr. Harold Smith, brother of the bride as groomsman. Special' hymns

and the Wedding March were played by Mr. Goldiug, of New Plymouth, cousin of the bridegroom. After tho ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Layman held a reception at their liouie at Piingarehu, where a great many friends and relations as-! semblcd.

The local factory is shortly to he closed down for repairs. Mr. F. Ward's tender has been accepted for the building of the )>ew engine-room, and Mr. Hack's for installing boiler and [Hitting down concrete floors. The new 20 hp. boiler, which is coming from Murray's Foundry, Wanganui, is expected to-mor-row.

The annual meeting of the Hall Committee, which was to have been held last night, lapsed for want of attendance, and another meeting is called for next Wednesday night, when it is to be hoped the subscribers will take enough interest to form committee. .Mr. Thomas Ilttghson and his bride are expected home next week, after a honeymoon extending over two months. His brother, Mr. Magnus, who has been a patient in the hospital for some time, is expected home too. Everyone will oe pleased to see him back again. Rahotu will soon be quite cleared out of good young men, so many having volunteered for the front.