DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 9 February 1918, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent). The Church of England harvest gift auction and social, with a dance following, was fairly well attended. Mr. G. Gibson was chairman. The Misses A. and M«bel Huglison contributed a pianoforte duet very nicely. Rev. Addenbrooke sang two songs in his usual good style. Mr J. Groom sang very well. Songs were also sung by Miss Willcox and Miss Rowlands. These young ladies were both new to the hall and received encores. Very good recitations were given by Misses M. Williams and D Looney, who have wonderful memories. Mr. Gibson then gave a short address, calling on Mr. T. Hugh son, jnr., to dispose of the gifts given, which were numerous. The net profits with subscriptions handed in were £l9 odd. Mr. T. Hughsoo, jnr-, deserves commendation for his great help. The floor was then cleared for dancing, and later supper was handed round. The Patriotic afternoon tea on Sale Day was not so largely attended as usual, probably owing to many who attended in the evening Wing uhable to get away in the afternoon as well. Calves realised a good price at the sale. The local blacksmith shop has been closed down for several days on account of Mr Colmer and his assistant beii sick.

It. is with pleasure wc hear that Mr. Evans, the late manager, is now able to get about on wheeling crutches, and we hope he will soon manage to get on his legs. Mrs. Cameron, the present manager's wife, is an inmate of the public hospital. It i 9 to be hoped sir? will soon bo cured and out againEvery one wants rain here. Tanks and wells are getting dry and many drive their animals to water. Mr. and Mrs. P. James hajve the sympathy of the people over their son, Private Sidney James, who is among the missing at the front. CARDIFF. The relatives aAI friends of W. C. Belcher, who was removed to the hospital on his arrival at Stratford, were able to welcome him home on the following day. Owing to the state'of his injured limbs his stay will not be a long one, as he must shortly return to the hospital for further treatment. The Cardiff School Committee held their usual monthly meeting on Monday evening, when it was decided to hold the school picnic as soon as possible, probably on Friday week (15th inst.). It \vg.s also decided to assist the schoolin his endeavors to improve the present wilderness of the school groundsThe Cardiff school re-opened on Tuesdav after the summer vacation, with a roll number of 51 pupils. Haymaking is about over in this district, and onee again the farmers are free to attend to the general work •bout their farina.