DISTRICT NEWS.
CARDIFF. (From- Our Own Correspondent.) The incessant wet weather of the past few weeks is severely handicapping the farmers of this district in their preparations for the approaching season. It has also proved the value of hay as the best means of ensuring tlic dairy herds Weathering the winter. The local farmers were well provided with hay, consequently the use of the latter in conjunction with root crops, has kept their cattle in good condition. At the clearing sale of Mr Alf. David's stock, last Thursday, the cows brought good prices but the horses and sundries did not have such keen competition. However, the sale on the whole must have exceeded the owner's expectations. It is (o be hoped that Mr. E. A,. Mander's sale wil prove as successful,. The inclement weather is also severely handicapping the erection of the new factory. In spite of this, the contractors have made better progress with the work than was expected, and the local shareholders are pleased with the result.
Several of the local residents who have been absent on holiday trips, have returned, among whom were Messrs J. Stewart, E. Bennett and W. Mander and families.
Mrs D. Cameron is at present confined to the sick room, having but lately been an inmate of the hospital. Cardiff has, from the beginning of the war, freely given of all her best manhood to the Empire's cause, but now many of those whom the ballot will call and has called, are among the most useful class in the Dominion. Hitherto, they have been "hard at it" producing, but now many will more directly "do their bit" by fighting the enemy in the trenches.
The Stratford branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association held a social in the Cardiff school room last Thursday in order to strengthen the finances of the Stratford branch. A good attendance was the result and as the night was suitable for dancing an enjoyable evening was spent. Two local returned men Sergt. Barker, D.C.M., and Lieut. C. Marchant were responsible for the arrangements, and Secretary Sheehan proved a capable organiser. Captain "Bob" Woods, who shortly returns to the front, was also present and several other returned men, together with a number of visitors from Stratford and elsewhere, assisted to augment the local patronage.
PUKEARUHE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The district is looking very well, notwithstanding all the bad weather we have had of late, and our road is in a very good order excepting two small patches that were left unmetalled, Cr. Musker, of the Mokau Riding, paid a visit to this part of his district where he met the ratepayers at Mr Greig's house and went deeply into county matters. Mr Musker was accorded a vote of thanks for his instructive address.
Lieut,.-Colonel Davis has been spending a few days here with his brother, Mr A. R. Davis, en route to the Auckland district.
Our factory being closed down for the winter enables suppliers to take a well earned holiday.
Mr George Woods, who had charge of the factory for the season just closed, left the district last week, having been appointed manager of the Frankley Roard cheese factory. Mr and Mrs Herbert Wells and Mr Philip Wells left last week for a motor trip, they also having taken advantage of the off season.
Mr C. N. Rowe, who is going to do his little bit for his country, has leased his farm to his brother, Mr. C. A. Rowe.
MANGOREI. (From a Correspondent.) Last Friday evening residents from Upper and Lower Mangorei and from other districts met in the Upper School to 'bid farewell to Privates J. Balsam, AOlliver, and A. Mitchell. Mr. Pearce, who was in the chair, said he was not surprised at the large attendance, as the three families represented by their soldier sons were eo well known in the district. After singing the National Anthem, musical items, songs, recitations, etc., were given J>y local friends, assisted by outside talent, several of the singers being recalled. Mr. Pearce then asked the guests to come forward to receive presentations, stating that the district could well be proud of its men, as they were of a real fine stamp. This was a record evening, as it was the first occasion three had been farewelled at once and tor the first time a Second Division man had to be farewelled, in PrfTate &J----sam, who, he felt suTe, would keep up the reputation of his family, there being three sons of Captain Balsam now in the firing-line, one having been wounded three times but was still doing his bit. It gave him great pleasure to present Private Balsam with a smoking outfit from the people of Mangorei. As for Privates Mitchell and Olliver, he said they would be the first to represent their families. Private fechell had volunteered as soon as he could go, and they would miss him very much, as he had been such a willing iiand. Private Olliver was well known in the district, and might be well called a son of the road, as his father was one of the oldest settlers in the district, as it was over forty ? years since he had taken up land here, after having done his bit in the Maori War, where he had won his stripes. Four young ladies wer# then called upon to make the presentation of a wristlet, watcli and fountain pen to each of the two guests, who suitably replied. Three hearty cheers were given, and '"They Are Jolly Good Fellows'' was sung. The chairman then called upon Mr, Stanton, who welcomed those who had come bac-k after doing their part in upholding the rights of true liberty. There were present those who had not only fought on land, but one who had taken his share upon the sea and gained ft lieutenancy in the naval service. One of the returned wounded soldiers had won his stripes, and another had come •hack as lance-corporal. Supper, provided by the ladies of the district, was then partaken of. Dancing followed, music being supplied toy Mrs. Worn, Mr. Herbert V. M*Gee acting as M.C
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