DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 October 1916, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

TARIKI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Much credit is due to the yo.ing ladies who worked so hard and made such a mccess of the dance held last Thursday night in aid of the Navy Fund. The Tariki folk showed their patriotism towards Mrs. Stephenson (whose I'iii blind is away fighting) by assisting liet in every way while her son was away at the annual encampment. Mr. Hummers did the milking, Master A. Thnkleson delivered the miik to the factory, and the Messrs. Gernhocfer, Riley, Mills, T. Therkleson and Bob James cut a quantity of firewood. Much sympathy is'extended to Mr. and Mrs. Fever, whose son. Harold, has died of wounds. The late Private Fever left w.'lh the 12th Reinforcements.

Mr. Hamblyn has received news from the Minister of Defence that his son, Harry, is reported missing. We all trust tiiat satisfactory news will be received of him.

Now that the ''motor hog" is so much in evidence it would be a good thing for the township if the ratepayers would petition the County Council to put a fool bridge over tho stream near the railway station. The present traffic bridge is very narrow and unsafe for peat strians, especially children.

The local Tennis Club had their opening day last Monday, and spent a most enjoyable afternoon. A good season is looked for.

■■"ne of our oldest and most highly respected residents, in the person of Mr. Kara I us, passed away at his residence last Saturday week.