INGLEWOOD.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 July 1919, Page 7

INGLEWOOD.

KErpm Our Own -Correspond'en'tijil Inglewood, July 2. ife IP. Preo, who has resigned the position of manager of the Moa. Dairy store department, was the recipient of a complimentary smoke concert and presentation at the Druids' Hall kst evening. Mr. Bowler, chairman of the company, presided, and during the evening presented the guest with £ls in notes from liis cp-workers and friends as a mark of the esteem in which he was held. A lengthy t6ast list was proposed, being interspersed with songs, Messrs H. Smith, Walker, J. Smith, McCormick, and L. Henwood contributing items. The Mayor, in responding to the toast of "Inglewood" at last night's smoke concert, stated that Inglewood was being more widely advertised, and the district was coming into its own. Land values were increasing, and would still further improve, and .there was an ample margin to counteract any market depression that might occur. High prices were being paid for land elsewhere inferior to what this district contains. Inglewood was souhd, and there were great opportunities ahead for settlers and intending buyers. j

"Tie blackberry is a nuisance we all admit," said Mr. A. Gamlin last evening, "but it has been the means of forcing the cultivation of thousands of acres which would otherwise not have been stumped."; The blackberry can he eradicated where the land is ploughable, but the bad corners and gullies and creeks needed special attention. He advocated planting smothering trees, such as : pinis insignia, in these places. He had carried out experiments successfully, and this season was planting 10,000 trees, In ten years' time these trees would provide valuable timber and more than compensate for the cost of trees and planting. He would urge settlers to plant .them and serve a twofold purpose. The annual meeting of the Boy Scouts took place last evening at the Scout Hall. There was a attendance of parents and friends, who enjoyed a pleasant evening of music and song. The Mayor, Mr. L. Sutherland, presided, and Mrs. L. Sutherland, Misses E. Julian, G. Leech, and Messrs M. and T. Sutherland and W. Humphries comprised an orchestra which dispensed musical Items during the evening. The Scouts' Entertainers provided an excellent programme. Mrs. L. Sutherland sang "The Toilers," Scout H. Peterson juggled with figures on the blackboard, Scout Cramer gave a recitation land mystified his audience with blackboard figures and conjuring; Scout Horner (the troop's sleight of hand artist) occupied the for some time, emulating "Dante the Great" by transferring rings, etc., from one part to another and giving a comprehensive display of all-round'conjuring. His other turn was in the role of an elocutionist in "How McDougall Topped tho Score." The Rev. M. Bentley, the newly appointed Methodist minister, addressed the troop at length, and promised to give an address at a future date on his experiences in the firing line. Scout H. Julian followed with a Bong and recitation. The Rev. Stanton, an old Scout worker, then spoke, giving some Scout experiences. The balance sheet showed the recejpts as £137 9s 3d and expenditure £lollos 6d, leaving a credit balance of £35 18s 9d. Mr. Humphry, commissioner, thanked those present for their liberal support, and all others, including the Scout workers who had helped in so many ways. Thirty-two weeks' rent at 7s; 6d per week Was guaranteed by members of the audieflce for the ensuing year. The commissioner stated that bonfires would be built for p'eace night,— on? on Mr. Bowler's property at Windsor Road and the other on Mr. H. Sanders' farm on Lincoln Kpad. The gift of a tin of tar would be welcomed, also empty two-pound treacle tins with lids, to be converted into torches for the procession. The National Anthem brought an enjoyable evening to a close.

_ Tie Ladies' Patriotic League are holding a social and dance in aid of the Blind Soldiers' Fund on next Thursday. .Mr, P. Thomas, on Monday, took .over the duties of headmaster of the Ihgleschool