DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 October 1916, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

CARDIFF, (From Our Own Correspondent). The Patriotic Social Committee were extremely fortunate in having a perfect night for the farewell social to Sergt. G. Rogers and Corporal h. Mareliant. Consequently there was a very good attendance, and "tliis, together with the numerous musical and vocal items, made the social the niost successful of its kind held at Cardiff. The songs by Mrs. E. Hancock and Messrs iPetors, Lister and Rowe were features of the function, the performers receiving well-deserved encores, as did the well-rendered recitation by Miss 'Rowe. The songs by Miss Willcox, Mrs. S. Mills and Mr. W. Bicheno were well received. After an enjoyable supper, provided by the ladies, was partaken of, Mr. W. Richards, on behalf of the committee and residents of Cardiff, presented the guests of the evening with a. case of pipes each as a memento of the esteem of the people of the district. Both soldiers, in returning thanks, reiterated their regret at parting from their friends and relations, yet as their country needed them tliey must do their duty and answer the call. Mr. Richards then presented Sergt. Rogers with a medal (donated by Mr. 0. J. Howarth) won by him for the championship of the miniature rifle club. . 'Miss Coldwell has just returned from a holiday, and Mrs. S. M. Mills, of Wliangainomona, is at present the guest of Mrs. Win. Bicheno.

One of the guests at the social (Mr. L. Marchant) was lately married to Miss Savage, of Stanley road, and the young couple are at present the guests of Mrs. 0. W. Marchant until Corporal Marchant returns to camp. Mr. J. Stewart left foi Duncdin on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his father. Deceased leaves a large family, and was one of the pioneers of the Otago province.

The great improvement in lighting the room at the social was due to Mr. Clem Coldwell providing patent lamps.

pu:;earuhe. (From a Correspondent). Tlio settlers of this district assembled at the schoolhonse on Friday evening to bid farewell to Mr. lioy Giinn, who has answered the call for more men. Dancing was indulged in until midnight, when a halt was culled for supper, provided by the ladies. During the evening Mr. W. Milne called on Mrs. and Miss Davis for a song each, which.were nicely rendered. After the inner man had been attended to, Mr. A. R. Davis presented Mr. Giinn with a wristlet watch on behalf of his many friends. Mr. Davis said he would like those present to understand that it was not conscription that caused Mr. Gunn to take the step lie had taken, as the lad Imd just reached his twentieth year, and lie felt it his duty to go as soon as he was old enough. Although not a Pukearuhe hoy, they nil felt proud of him; in fact, more so than of some young inon of this district who had seen more summers and still made no move to help in the great struggle. He classed Mr. Gunn with the "Wcnts." As for the "Sents," he could not compare them either as soldiers or men. Mr. W. J. Frceth said it was not his place to say much, as Mr. Gunn had been in his employ during his stay in the district. 'He had proved himself a man in every sense of the word. He hnd put a few lads through his hands during his term of farming, but he never had a better one than Mr. Gunn. Mr. Gunn very heartily thanked them for the manner in which they had treated him, also for the handsome present. The M.C. then called for three cheers for the brave dad. 'Mrs. Cartwright and Mrs. Davis supplied the music. The district is indebted to these two ladies for their willingness to help anything doing in the social line.

URUTI. SOLDIER'S DAY, No. 3. (From A Correspondent.) In spite of the inclement weather of Thursday, 12th inst., the No. 3 Soldiers' Day organised by the Uruti Nursing Association proved a great success. There was a fair attendance in the afternoon, ami the various stalls and raffles were well patronised, while the attendants in the refreshment room were kept very busy. Practically all the .goods offered were made and donated 'by local residents, and together with a ease of sundries sent out by the Victoria League made a very .tempting show. In the evening there was music and dancing, and an auction was held to dispose of all unsold goods as well as of some live stock. After several small accounts have, been paid, the function will add about £7O to the resources of the Victoria League for its various funds. The result is most gratifying, and all those concerned are to be heartily congratulated on the success that crowned their labors. A canvass of the district for donations towards Christmas hampers for the troops realised .til lis, and this aritount lias been remitted to the proper quarter.