DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 8 March 1918, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

(From a Correspondent). In spite of the strong easterly gale on Tuesday evening there was a fair attendance at the social held in the Omata hall. The committee of young men are to be congratulated on their excellent arrangements. The floor was in fine order for dancing, the music and supper left nothing to be desired, and the m.c's were unfailing in their duties. The Omata Sewing Guild wish me to convey to Um committee their hearty thanks for the gift of the proceeds, to be used for trench comforts. Had the weather been more favorable there is no doubt there would have been a record attendance of guild members, as all were most anxious to show their appreciation of the boys' kindly action on behalf of theiv absent comrades. . i (From A Correspondent). A very pleasant evening waa spent in Waipuku on Tuesday evenios last, wheal

a large gathering of friends from as for as Stratford, Midhirst, and York road, assembled tq bid farewell to Mr. P; Guthrie, (late ganger U.Z.R.) prior to Ilia departure on active service. Sir. J. Cameron (guard) made the presentation of a handsome wristlet watch on behalf of his railway mates, and, in a neat speech, testified to Mr. Guthrie's sterling good qualities as a railwayman and citizen, Messrs. Harris and Gillick (loco.), Mackinson and Walshe (maintenance), Bateman and Rae (s.m. Midhirst) on behalf of traffic, and Mr. Lennell on behalf of settlers, also voiced their regret at parting with "Pat." who had proved himself a genuine friend, and all expressed their best wishes for his welfare in his new sphere, Mr. Guthrie feelingly responded. Musical items were given by the following (lurim; the evening: Mrs. Lennell, Messrs M. Enwright, Lennell, Walshe, Cavanay. Gillick, Volski, and Callaghan, Mr. Bainbridge officiating as accompanist. Dancing was also indulged in and refreshments were partaken of in a suitable interval. One of the most enjoyable evenings ever spent at Waipuku was , brought to a close at 2 a.m. by the sing- , ing of "Auld Lang Syne" and three cheers for our guest, Mr. iP. Guthrie.