DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 384, 2 June 1915, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

TARIKI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) An Interesting social function took place on the Rugby Road on the 25th ult., wlien over fifty settlers and residents in the locality gathered at the residence of Mr. (J. T. Hughes to farewell that gentleman and his family prior to their leaving the district. A presentation, which took the form of two easy chairs, was made by Mr. H. Rumball, who, in the course of his speech,, remarked that Mr. Hughes was a settler whose leaving the locality wiis greatly regretted by all. During the eight years he had been farming on the Rugby Road he had proved himself to be not only a thoroughly up-to-date farmer, from whom they had learnt many things, but also one who was always ready to help his neighbors in every f way in his power. He felt he was only voicing the sentiments of those present wlien he said that they one and all deeply felt Mr. Hughes' departure, and wishod "him every success in his new home at Huirangi. (Applause.) Mr. Hughes, in thanking the settlers for their kind and useful present, said that he could assure them lie regretted leaving his friends and neighbors on the Rugby Road very much. He had a high opinion of the people living on it. Though very sorry to leave, fie was consoled by the thought that he was not going further away than Huirangi, where lie hoped they would "look liim up," and he could assure them they could always rely on getting a 'hearty welcome. (Applause.) A very pleasant evening was spent with songs, cards, and dancing, and was concluded with a hearty rendering of "Auld Lang Syne."

TCAPONGA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

The Hibernian ball held on Thursday evening last was attended by about sixty couples. The music, floor and supper were all of the best, and a most enjoyable time was "spent. The net 'proceeds are to be handed to the local Hospital Ship Fund. Six more recruits left here on Frjday morning, namely, Messrs. Faull, Bentley, Raweliffe, Cran, Booker and Gowes. Between fifty and sixty residents gathered at the post office to see them off, the band also turning out and enlivcd the proceedings with several tunes ) the boys leaving by motor-cars for Hawera at 7 p.m. Cheers upon cheers were, given as they drove away. It is intended to give them a public send-off when they return on leave from cam]). On Saturday our senior football team drew with Waimate, at Manaia, after a hard-fought game, and the first juniors defeated Waimate by 9 points to nil on the local park. The Ladies' Committee formed to help our wounded soldiers is bard at it making garments, and expects to be able to get a good parcel away in a very short time. The School Committee monthly meeting was held in the school last night, Mr. G. Death presiding over a full attendance. A letter was received from the Wanganui Education Board regarding the letting of school reserves. The headmaster's monthly report was read, and it was resolved to get all the repairs attended to that were asked for. It was also intended that the school concert programme held last year would be repeated at the coficert to be given by the pupils in aid of the hospital ship on June 10, the prices for admission being fixed at Is 6d for the concert and 2s for gentlemen for /the dance, ladies free.

The fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Kaponga Lodge, M.U., 1.0.0. F., was held held on Monday evening in the lodge room, P. G. Brother C. E. Betts presiding over a good attendance. One new member was proposed. It was decided to fall in with the band in its efforts to rais£ funds for the hospital ship, or some other relief fund, it being its intention to give an open-air concert in the park on Sunday, June 13.

KAPONGA RIFLE CHAMPIONSHIP.

At 300 yds, 500 yds, 600 yds, 800 yds, 900 yds and 1000 yds:— A. H. Gut 45, 40, 45, 40, 37, 31; total 250. A. Harrison 41, 45, 42, 48, 40, 34; total 250.

(t. R. Smith 42, 40, 42, 45, -37, 43; total 249.

A Schumacker 41, 47, 41, 43, 3«, 35; total 243.

S. J. Hollard 40, 45, 38, 40, 43, 38; total 242.

C. J. Ilollard 39, 40, 41', 45, 42, 27; total 240. C. King 34, 46 36, 44, 34, 43; total 237.

J. Guy 43, 44, 38, 41, 40, 31; total 237. F. Booth 40, 47, 38, 47, 35, 30; total 237. V :r,f TTOSF!

R. Willis 42, 44, 42, 47, 35, 25; total 235.

E. Harrison 42, 39, 38, 44, 36, 33; total 230.

J. McCarthy 41, 42, 40, 43, 24, 37; total 227.

O. Harrison 44, 41, 3*4, 39, 33, 29; total 220.

President A. H. Guy won the shoot off, winning the cup outright, this being the fourth occasion on which he has won the cup. The trophy presented by the patron of the elub for the best score over the long ranges was won by G. R. Smith. The championship aggregate for 12 months (18 shoots) over all ranges was won by Rifleman C. King, the trophy being a rifle presented by the president of the club.