DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 March 1919, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Rev. Kayll, organiser of the Church of England diocese of Auckland, has been visiting the district and met the parishioners last Tuesday, whim he explained the object of Ids visit, namely, to place the funds of the Church and ministers' stipends under one heading. Mr. Tyrell brought the Revs. Kayll and Addenbrooke, also Mr Gibson, in his ear from Okato to Rahotu, the Rev. Kayll spending the evening with Mr Gibson at his home on the Manahi road. All local folks who were in to the show vote it the best show ever held at New Plymouth. Mr T. Wilcox, eldest son of Mr P. Wilcox, was married on the 26th of February to Mrs Adlam, of the Kahui road, A lorrie load of friends went to assist in the tin canning-.

Mr L. Fischer is going along fine in the hospital now, but it will'be some time before he can get out. Private S. Baker, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Baker, has returned from the front, and looks well, although* he has been badly*wounded in the arm and leg. Mr W. B." Wright has been away in Auckland for a few weeks' holidav. The county's new crusher, also" the road board's crusher, have both broken down, so it's hard to say when the road in the township will be finished. At a meeting of the Rahotu Ladies' Patriotic Society held in the local hall on February 2, 1919, it was decided to discontinue the afternoon teas on saledays and hold socials periodically. Any goods in making at present are to be finished and forwarded where required most. The balance-sheets were read and satisfaction was expressed at the amount of work done and funds raised and disposed of for the benefit of our boys. Many votes of thanks were :-assed to the different workers for their"continued efforts.

The total income of the society since its inception has been £IOB7 lis Bd, made up in the following way: Donations, special and general, £349 12s; afternoon teas, dances, etc., £6SS 5s lid; competitions, £23 7s 6d; interest, £8 12s 4d: armistice celebrations, £2O 13s 9d; total £IOB7 Ms fid. The expenditure has been £931 8s lOd, made up as follows: Materials, etc., bought, made up and sent to soldiers, £3BB 0s ■ r >d: holdalls given to soldiers on their departure, £l2 12s 6d; soldiers' parcels, £P>7 Is fid; Christinas gifts, £29 18s 6d; Army Hut, £9 7s; Y.M.C.A., £96 15s; Red Cross, £264 3s 9d; general expenses, £63 10s 2d; cash in hank, £156 2s Sd; total, £IOB7 lis fld.

The prosident of the society and all her lady helpers deserve great- praise for their continued and energetic efforts, and this praise has not been lacking, for very many letters of appreciation' and thanks have been received from boys at the front who hare received parcels or worn the clothing seat on by this society.

These items were not mentioned in the above: £27 hall and mimic., £3O Christmas gifts, 120 cakes sent, and 2 cases of cloths for Belgians.

KORTJ. (From Our Own Correspondent.) There has been nothing startling to record here—just the usual routine of everyday work. The good spell of fine weather has enabled all to safely house their crops. f The road which has been getting ycry bad, is now receiving' the attention of the crusher, so that we hope to have a decent road for the coming winter. The annual school picnic is taking place on Friday, the 14th inst. and the children and parents are looking forward to a. good day's pleasure, winding up with a social in the evening. We shall soon have the pleasure of extending a hearty welcome home to Private Watson, who has been away now close on two years, and shall ail be glad to see him home amongst us once more. HURFORD ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A most successful euchre party and dance was held in the local schoolroom •on Friday, 28th February, in aid of the returned soldiers' welcome home fund. Mrs Spenee annexed the ladies' prize, a beautifully worked table centre, donated by Mrs Williams, while Mr W. Matthews won the gent's prize, presented by Mr W. Walsh. When justice had been dor.e to the excellent supper provided by the ladies, dancing was indulged in for several hours, Mr J. Revell again supplying the music. During an interval Mr A. Wood was called upon to welcome home Private C. R. McCoy, who is back among us once, again, looking well and happy. Excitement is running high with the school children this week, for their an-nual-picnic is to take place on the 14th inst., in Mr Biggins' paddock. Given a fine day both old and young are assured a pleasant day's outing.