DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 24 October 1917, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

MANGOREI. (From a Correspondent). One of the largest gatherings seen in Mangorei was that on Friday, October 12. to bid farewell to Private" W. Balsam, who was home on final leave. The concert, which was much appreciated, was contributed by local performers. Mr Pearce, chairman, spoke of the great ■ <istp»m in which lie was held by the people of Mangorei. He was the third of his family to go to fight for King and country. Miss .D. Brown and Miss Mitchell were called upon to make the presentation of a wristlet watch and fountain pen. Then followed "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow." a pleasant evening finishing with a dance, Messrs Herbert and Brider actin»' as M.'sC. TARIKI. (From Our Own flbrrespondent). A wedding of considerable local interest took place at Tariki on the -22 nd inst. the contracting parties being Miss Roailie James, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James, of Surrey road, and Mr. Fenton Butler, of Waitara. Th e wedding, which was a quiet one, was solemnised in the Church of England, the officiating clergyman being the Rev, W. Howard, vicar of Stratford. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion with white flowers by Mesdames Sudkin and D. Jones, and, despite the somewhat unsettled weather conditions, there was a large attendance of relatives and friends. The bride, who was given away by her father, looked very sweet attired in white and white hat trimmed with pink roses, and carried a beautiful shower bouquet of roses. Miss Eason was bridesmaid, and Mr. Kettle, of Waitara, acted as best man. After the ceremony, a reception was held at the residence of the bride's parents, the guests being conveyed from the church in motor ears. After a sumptuous wedding breakfast had been partaken of, the Rev. Mr. Howard, in proposing the health of the bride and bridegroom, referred to the universal popularity which the bride enjoyed throughout the district and considered that the bridegroom could be regarded as a very fortunate man. The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm. After the other usual toastjs had been honored Mr. and Mrs. Fenton Butler left by motor for their future home at Waitara. Mr. and Mrs. Butler, of Waiyarapa, the bridegroom's .parents, were amongst the guests. The happy couple were the recipients of many handsome presents. Mr. F. Butler, who is first assistant teacher at tlie Waitara school, has enlisted several times, but has been rejected by the Medical Board.

RAHOTU. The following goods have bc<?n forwarded in three cases to the officer in charge, Brockenhurst Hospital, London, by the Rahotu Ladies' Patriotic Guild:— Case No. 1.--31 top shirts, six mufflers, 21 pair band-knitted socks, one balaclava 12 pair machine socks, one pair mittens. 30 under flannels. Case No. 2.—12 large bed sheets, 12 draw sheets, 30 pillow cases, 36 towels, 23 pvjama suits, eight face cloths. Case No. 3. —18 pyjama suits, six bed shirts, six bed jackets, two blanket gowns, one tweed gown and pants, three feather cushions, old linen, six bars Bar,illa soap, six tins cocoa, three flannelette .gowns, one nightingale. 15 face cloths, 60 white handkerchiefs, 24 khaki handkerchiefs, four large tins Glaxo, four honey, 10 lbs tablet sugar.