DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 August 1915, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

I,' (From our Own Oon'eapondeHa,); « TAIJlia. A social was held on the 10th, to farewell several of our local volunteers prior to their leaving for camp. There was a very large attendance, and an excellent programme was provided. At the conclusion of tlie concert, Messrs E. James, W. Lawrence, G. Huck&r, W. I'orter and A. West were presented with wristlet watchi \ Mr. Stephenson, in making the presentation, spoke in appreciative terms of the guests of the evening. The call to serve "your King and country" had been well responded to in Tariki. A number had already gone to the front and participated in the glory won by the New Zealanders- in Gallipoli, and he felt sure the boys they wove farewelling that evening could be depended upon to uphold the grand reputation their comrades had established as fighting men of the first order. They were a credit both to tlieir parents and the 'locality, and Tariki had every reason to be proud of them. (Applause.) One of their number (Mr. W. Porter) was a married man, and had the distinction of being the first married man to go to the front from Tariki, and it was the earnest hope of all present that both he and his companions would return safely at the conclusion of the great war. (Applause.) The audience joined in singing "For they are jolly good fellows" and enthusiastically cheered the gallant volunteers. The following was the programme: Flageolet duet. Messrs J. Therkleson and Robinson; "Drill of the Die-llards"—this was. a company of local ladies, Mesdames Eason Gernhoefer, Crossman, ITosliin, D. Jones and Jamieson, and Misses Eason and I. Therkleson, who were arrayed in khaki and were put tlirough the manual and other exercises by Sergeant E. Crossman (Tariki Defence Rifle Club), for which they received much applause from the audience, who evidently thoroughly appreciated the smartness and correctness with which the ladies responded to the various commands, the performance being creditable both to the eompanv and their drill instructor; sons;, Mr. W. 0. Jones; recitation, Mr. F. Mills (encored) : song, Miss Richardson (encored); recitation. Master I. Therkleson; song, Miss C. Hogan (encored); recitation, Mrs. Jemison; song, Mrs. E. Crossman (encored); song, Mr. Frank Riley (Mr. Riley was, as usual, a prime favorite, and was enthusiastically recalled); duet, Messrs Therkleson and Robinson; song Mr. Hancock (encored); recitation. Mr. R. Mather (encored); song, Mrs. Gernhoefer (encored); reading. Mr. Stephenson; song, Mrs. Jemison; song, Miss I. Therkleson; song. Mr. R. Oontts; "God Save the King." The ladies of the Tariki Patriotic Committee presented the boys with parcels of comforts, and instructed them to write to the committee for anything they might require later. A dance concluded the evening. Miss Richardson presided at the iiiano, and Mr. E. Crossman acted as M.C. Never was the platform of the Tariki station • so crowded as it was on the night of the 21st inst., the occasion of the departure of our boys for the Trentliam camp. A few minutes before the arrival of the train a local resident addressed the crowd, and on behalf of those present wished Messrs K. James. 0. Hucker, Reed. W. Lawrence, and W, Porter God-spoed and a safe return. Shorty afterwards the train, containing the New Plvmoufh ami Tnslcwocl quotas, loft willi our boys sa'-dy on board, amid the ringing cheers of those whose lot it is (o remain at home. Mr. R. Walker has been notified that his son Leonard, who was a, member of the main expeditionary force, has been wounded in the shoulder, and is in the Cairo hospital. Messrs Walter Laurence and Jock Ideal have lately received service postcards from their sons, William Laurence and Ernest Heal, who reported themselves as well at the date of writing. Will Laurence mentioning that he had met his cousin, Smith, of New Plvmouth. Mr. 0. Nicholson, who is on -leave for a week from camp, paid a flving visit here on Thursday to sav poodbvc to his many friends. "Micky- was looking in great nick, and evidently camp ' life agrees with him. He is in the maeh.inejnm section, and one stripe denoted that he U already proving his merit. KORU. Fine weather prevailed for ti.e farewell social tendered to Mr. and .Mrs. Wilfrid Mace on Tuesday night. Friends of Mr. Mace's were present from Bell Block right down the const. The hall was crowded and there was scarcely standing room. Dancing commenced at about S.:SO. music being supplied by Mr. Good. M". Farmer made an efficient M.C. A most enjoyable supper was handed round. After supper Mr. Rail, on behalf of the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mace, presented them with a silvermounted oak tray, beautifully engraved. Mr. Mace responded in a suitable manner, and said he was very sorry to leave a pla.-.c where he had so many friends, and thanked one and all for the lovely present, remarking that Koru had a great future before it and he was sorry he was leaving.

ATJROA. The Si-liool Committee have put in a pat;-h of potatoes in the school grounds, which, with ordinary luck, should produce a fair bit of revenue for the school .funds. A few of the local lads rolled up last Saturday night to scrub out the school, and, under the guidance of the chairman of the committee (Mr. \V. J. Bradford) made an excellent job. Some 50 farmers were present on Monday night, when Mr. Ford, stock inspector of Hie Hawera district, delivered an address on cattle troubles. The most strikin;; features of Mir. Lord's address was the simple home remedies he mentioned as first aid. There is no doubt that if farmers could only meet more often and have a talk such as this, and have complaints fully diagnosed in simple language, much benefit and profit would result. The school mistress (Miss Mowbray) is leaving no stone unturned to ensure'success at the forthcoming concert. The rehearsals are producing some promising talent. URiUTI. To-day most of the live people of L'rnti will meet together for several purposes in connection with their district, such as the Nurse'a Society, Settlers' Association, and a public meeting in reference to the post office and other mailers. Advantage of this meeting is being taken by the North Taranaki U'atriotic League to pla.ee before the Uruti people the scheme to be discused next month in

Wellington for the formation of a Wounded Soldiers and their Dependents Relief Association, with the view of taming a branch of the League in the district. It is understood that one of the cakes tliat realised some .£SO at Huiraugi in aid of the Wounded {soldiers' Fund is lo be auctioned at Uruti 10-day for the same purpose. Xo doubt the district will respond to the call for help.