DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 July 1916, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

KAIMATA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) We have been treated to quite a nnm'•cr of pleasiint evenings during the past month. The first being a patriotic social mid send-off to Messrs. 0. Capper and R. Weston, at which there were 55 couples present. Dancing was kept up till the small lfour.3 of the morning. During the evening songs and speeches were given, which were much appreciated.. Mr. 0. Mackie, on behalf of the ladies, made a fitting speech, and called on Mr. T. Hamerton, of Inglewood, to present Messrs G. Capper and K. Weston with a set of field glasses as small token of appreciation of {he services they were about to render to their country and Empire. Mr. T. Hamerton, in a few neat words, made the presentation, amid much cheering and sing, ing of '-For They are Jolly Good Fellows.'' The young fellows thanked all (lie ladies for their kindly thought, and assured them they appreciated the gifts and would do their best when they got io (he front The music was supplied '..y Miss .Tones. Mr. Potroz, and Mr. igar and was faultless. The supper and nor v.vrc good, and reflected great credit ..n Mr. ,J. Guntlerson and 1.-. Miller, who .-ere the sole promoters Mr. G. L. Bo-i-oe!: made an excellent MX'., and the net profit fo.' the evening's enjoyment was .-C3 los 3d, which was handed over to the Patriotic Committee. The second function was a Leap Year Rail in aid of the Patriotic Fund. The Indies made things very bright, the married ladies declaring they, never knew their hnsbanis could be so active, Miss E. Miller acted as M.C., and put all the young ladies up to the tricks of the trade. The musicians Miss Jones and Mr. Potro?,), inspired by Miss Miller's brightness, supplied splendid music. The profits were shout £2 Ills, and were handed over lo the committee. The third social was a patriotic one. but wa= not, so successful as the first •iwing to th" shortness of young men 'which speaks well for the young men of Kai':"e.ta~we have no shirkers). The. music being supplied by Miss Jones (piano), Air. Eggai (flute), Mr. Potroz. (violin). The net profit was U )os. and Messrs CJnnderson and Miller are to be complimented on the help they gave on behaif of the Kaimata Patriotic Fund. Farmers of this district are supplying at present the Moa creamery, the cheese factory being closed down for repairs to the boiler. The suppliers of the cheese factory have received up fc) the present, Is 3d foj butter fat supplied, and are likely to receive another 4d or 4Jd latei, which fact speaks well for the chairman's (Mi. (j. Capper's) management The farmers of this district are busy feeding their stock, which are looking well for this time of the year. The swede crops are reported as good. T regret to have to announce the death of Mr Ceo. Peters, daughter of Mr. G. Mackie, of this district. Mr. Peters, and Mr. and Mrs. Mackie have the sympathy of a large circle of friends. We are about to lose Mr. •). Dunwondie from oui midst. We wish him g(td luck. Mr. F Braoegirdle has received several letters from his two sons at the front stating that they have been in some engagements Mid are quite well. Mr. C. Dobson had the misfortune to meet with an accident to his motor car, breaking the two front avles owing to the steering gear going wrong. I'ortnnatelv. Mr. Dobson escaped any injury other than a shaking. The Farmers' Co-op. opening sale at Tnglewood was a great success, and resulted in a £5500 sale. The farmers of Kaimata having shares in the Society speak in high praise of the new yards.