DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 April 1919, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

BAHOTtT. ~~~~~ • i (Prom Out Own Correspondent). A "J°P tlon was held in the church ante-ropm last Thursday evening, when a stiver tea service was presented to Miss Mary Hughson by raemhera of the Methodist Church and other friends who wished her every happiness In the future. On Good Friday morning a service was held In the Anglican Church. The evening service was held in the Methodist Church, Bev. Layliourne being the preacher. Both services were fairly well attended, the singing at the evening service being well rendered. ■ On Anzac Day united services were held again In the hall in memory of the fallen, when Rev. Addenbjoke, Papakakura, Strand, Messrs Gibson and Hughson took part. Mr. Gibson occupied the chair. The address by the Bev. Strand was much appreciated as was the beautiful singing of the song "Anzac" by the Rev. Papakura. Nothing could be more appropriate, being sung so feelingly and with such expression. Rev. Fapakura has been heard here on many occasions but never to such advantage as in .£ , ln i" a £, ce - The combined choir also contributed The Hymn of Peace," being sent from wanganui. Their voices blended beautifully, and the leading lady singer was heard to great advantage. The hymns were chosen by the ?°i r .J ,nd - w ? re all fairl y well Known. Rev. C. Addenbrooke pronounced the Benediction and then the National Anthem was sung, bringing ISISSft A . ni sJ c Day t0 a close M|BS Hughson Pm«,L d . e l at the ,""*?»■ Altogether it was a very Impressive service in every way and the lovely fcThaThad. WelC ° me - """ " U "" dull ..PaSS?" clul ' f™ / eWn * on w » h «ents,» and should peace be declared on a fine day to orttar *"*>*'*■ The ground Is now hiJ H ? dso , n *?? t ho carpenters down at bis place enlarging his house. "J?' f Phll L lß3 and <*«*« have Ph%.~ . A w kland . (north) for a holiday, Mr Phillips taking advantage of the shooting seaMr. Stonex Is away also. toUttrte Billing has sold the old Billing nomenetf to Mr. i. Lawn, so It is reported '*■" USPPEBTON. (Prom Our Own Correspondent). A welcome social was recently tendered to Lieutenant N. Little and Private Oliver, who have returned lately. The hall was packed testifying to the popularity of the returned men Mr. F. W. Atkinson, on behalf of the reshwof Lepperton, expressed the'general pleasurt everybody felt at seeing them again anion" i, Both suitably responded. Musical Items were rendered during the evening by a party from Waltara, consisting of Miss Ml Langman, Miss S. BuUot and Mr.. Fox. Prior to the departure of Rev. G. B. Hinton to his new appointment at Kaponga he wu* the recipient of a suitably Inscribed handbag from the members of the Lepperton Methodist CI ! UI ™: t Mrs Hinton also rocelved a prettv cake' dish. Mr. JJ. P. Frederlckson made the presentation, briefly referring to the esteem in which Lepperton people held Mr. Hinton, who feelingly expressed his regret at severing his connection with his Lepperton friends Singing, recitations, and other items helped to pass away the evening. att f" ded meeting on Saturday evening decided on tte erection of a memorial to the SSTTL 01 , the ,J nen of our dlstrlct lost ta G> £ f 1 '5 e *"%. war monument M»n« tJ ,M p^v*t *o intersection of the Manutahi and Richmond Roads A welcome social will be tendered Lieutenant m May™* MeCaUl ' Taylor «»"«Wright