DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 August 1916, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

WAITUI, (From Our Own Correspondent). On Friday, August IS, the residents of tlio district rolled up in full force at the Waitui School to bid farewell ;o Mr. Robert Hunter, pioneer settle) of Waitui, who has disposed of his farm and stock to proceed to the front to light for his King and country. Dancing and songs were indulged' in until supper time, when Mr. R. .T. Bakewell, in a few wellcliosen remarks, handed Mr. Hunter. 011 behalf of the residents, a solid silver English lever watch and a gold chain. Mr. Hunter suitably responded, and all joined in heartily with "For he's a jolly good fellow." The following contributed items, and responded to encores:—Mr. Dariow, Mr. Taylor, Mrs. Britton, Miss Bunyan, Mr. Britton and Mr. J. Sutherland. Mr. Sutherland, Misses Will ams (2), Miss Eileen Cattler, Miss Bunyan and Miss Emily Rattier played the dance music. Miss Margaret Pui played the accordeon for the poi dance by Miss Loonii Rangi. Mr. Bakewell gave an account of the proceeds from the basket social and district canvass for the widows and orphans of the sailors lost in the late naval battle. The net proceeds were £77. When last I wrote I said we 'had sent every eligible young man away. Since then another young fellow has become old enough, and is already in camp The cows are coming into profit again, and everyone is hard at work getting ready for the coming season. The factory bonus was paid out to-day and ererybody has a pleasant word for the other. Mr. Hunter left by mail train for Trentl'.am on Saturday morning. We all wish him God speed and a safe return. CARDIFF. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Owing to the continued wet weather, many farmers have lost some of their cows during calving. The CardifT factory, which began operations on the first, will be working to its fullest capacity by the end of this month, a s most of the herds will be in full milk by that time. The Cardiff factory could not obtain sufficient firewood for this season owing to the shortage of labor, so has been forced to obtain coal which is carted from Stratford-at great expense. Owing to /several farms changing hands, the attendance at the Cardiff school has been considerably increased. One newly arrived family has a record which is hard to beat—six of the sons are away on active! service. Sergeant George Rogers is at present home on sick leave. He will return to the Trentham camp to j day. Mrs. Don Camei-on, who has been spending a holiday in the South Island, returned home on Saturday.

Before breaking up for the spring holidays, the pupils o ! the Cardiff school, assisted by several local adults, gave a very successful concert in aid of the Belgian and school funds. Although only receiving a short training, the pupils acquitted themselves in a very creditable manner. The upper classes' part singing and the "little tots" action songs received great applause, while the Swedish drill of both the boys and the girls was done with precision. Master Lance Lord's recitation was appreciated, and the "Highland Fling" by Master and Miss Fergusson was loudly encored, they being further requested to repeat the performance later in the evening. A duet by Mrs. and Mr. Biclieuo Tmded the school programme.

The adult' portion of the programme was as successful as the children,' notwithstanding the unavoidable absence of several Stratford performers. Mrs. Hancock made her first appearance before the Cardiff public, and her sweet singing was greatly appreciated, she being forced to respond to an encore, as were Mrs. Grcenwell, Messrs. Coldwcll, Mackay and Helton. Songs by Miss Willeox and Mr. Bicheno also received great applause. After the concert, supper was partaken of, and then dancing began and continued until long past midnight, Messrs. Prebble Bros, supplying the music. Misses Rogers and Coldwcll and Mr. Prebble supplied the accompaniments. T l '.- proceeds of (he concert, amountirg to somewhat ever five pounds, will be divided equally between the two funds. It was rather unfortunate that social functions were being held at Ngaere, Ma hoe and Pembroke road on the same night. But for all that the proceeds were more than satisfactory.