DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 June 1916, Page 8

DISTRICT NEWS.

OTAKEHO. ■'■', (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Red Cross Guild held a most successful concert and dance in the local hall on Friday. 23rd inst. Although the weather was anything but favorable, the hall was well filled, and a good sum was added to the Guild's funds. Mr. Bailie 'ehairman)*addresscd the gathering and gave a clear detail of the working of the Guild, making a strong appeal for funds. He pointed out that' the ladies had sent a large box of under-garments, books, and magazines to headquarters to be forwarded to its destination. He said that the Guild would Hold tri-weekly concerts and dances, and contributions of any kind for the guild would be gladly received by Mrs. Membry, Miss Saxton, or any member of the guild. The following programme was then presented: Piano duet, Mrs. Mackie and Miss Hone; song, Mr. Badland; song, Miss Mills; recitation, Mr "W. L. Fleming; song, Mr. McDonald; song, Miss Silver; piano duet, Mrs. Mackie and Miss Saxton; song, Mr. T. Herbert; hagpipes selection, Mr, Stewart; song, Miss Hone; song. Mr Lock: song. Mr. Johnston; song, Mr. Browne. Each item was rendered in excellent style, and encores were repeatedly demanded. At the close of the concert. Mrs. Birchall was presented with a silver entree dish and hot water kettle, and two silver and enamel brooches as a slight token of of the settlers' esteem for services she has rendered at concerts and dances. Mr. Membry made the presentation, and wished Mrs. Birchall every happiness in her future home in North Auckland. Mr. Birchall replied in a well-chosen little speech. Private P. J. Eaves, who was the guest of the evening, on his final leave, wbs presented with a very chaste silver cigarette case, holder and match box 1 , as a token to remind him of his many friends and wellwishers in Otakoho Private Eaves thanked his friends, who sang, "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." A delightful supper was handed round by the ladies and the floor was cleared dancing. Mr Joyce was M.Q AWAKIXO. (From Our Own Correspondent). A general meeting of the Awakino Collie Chili* was held in the Farmers' Club rooms on Thursday, when there was a large attendance of members. The president. Mr. Scott, was in the chair. After the minutes of the previous meeting had been read and confirmed, the , secretary announced the resignations of Messrs Scott and Rockcll. both of whom are leaving the sunny fields of Awakino for pastures new. Messrs Thomson and Briant and the secretary feelingly referred to the splendid assistance Mr. Scott had rendered the club, and wished him every success in his new venture, and I as a mark of appreciation it was decided ' to make a presentation to Mr. Scott. The club also decided to present Mr. Rockell with a token for the good work done on the committee. The balance-sheet was read, and owing to the splendid support from the public a balance of £B2 was shown, the whole of which sum will be paid over to the Belgian Relief Fund, through the hands of the Patriotic Committee. KAPOXGA. At the fotrni';htly social held by the Kapongii Hi- -■ Hand, on Tuesday evening last, Privities H. Norgate and S. Wills vcrc presented with wristlet I watches, on behalf of the wounded sol- ! diers' committee, the chairman, Mr. Guy, making the presentation. Word, was brought into town on Thursday evening that a little boy, four years old, had been lost on Messrs. Moore Bros.' firm on the Hastings Road, and Conj stable. Lesion, with a big army of townspeople, scoured the farm until about

one o'clock in the morning, without avail, but were eventually rewarded after searching again from'daylight by finding the little chap, about 10 o'clock in the niornin,- Although he had spent the night in the Irtish, with the exception of very hungry and cold, he did not seem much the worse for his experience. He was found in a,clump of bush on a neighbour's farm.