DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 December 1919, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

WAITOITOI. ffrom Our Own Correspondent). The welcome hotnei social given to the returned soldiers In the Urenul district was held In the hall on Thursday evening fast. Favored with a flno night, there was a record attendance, visitors being present from all parts, from Otau to New rlyracuth. A large marquee had been erected for a supper room, and tho ladles In charge are to be complimented on the tasteful manner In which the tables were laid and also the dainty and bountiful supply of eatables provided. The guests of the evening were the first to sit down, and on each soldier's plate was a neat button hole. The main hall had also been beautifully decorated by willing workers. Before addressing a few words of welcome to the boys, Mr. A. H. Halcombe called on alMpresent to stand for a minute in silence out of respect to those who had lost their lives in the war, and aiss to the late Mrs. J.' If. Burke, of Ureuut, who had worked hard on behalf of the soldiers. Mr. Halcombe then stated that all were proud of the manner In which the New Zealanders had conducted themselves throughout the war. Lieutenant G. F. Bertrand, replied on behalf of tho soldiers, and returned thanks for the manner in which they had been entertained. A patriotic picture, donated aS a memento of the occasion, was won by Sergeant J. O'Neill, the win being most popular. Singing and dancing were Indulged in throughout tho evening, tho music supplied by the Waitara orchestra being much appreciated. Messrs. C Rumliall and D. George officiated as M'sC. and had a most strenuous time. Too much praise cannot be accorded to the ladies, who worked so hard to make the gathering so successful. There was a large quantity of delicacies left ' over, tho children being assembled on -he following evening and given a most enjoyable toa, after which singing and dancing were in- « dulged In for an hour or two, the young ones having the time of their lives. Many old growers ara experiencing a rather unpleasant time on account of a grub, which seems to attack the plant at Its root, and in some cases has partially destroyod what would have been an otherwise good crop. The decreasing shortage of milk in the Old Country, and the strong probability of the price being ralsocj to' 4s per gallon to the consumer, has caused tho dairymen to make a suggestion which might with advantage be considered by somo of our factories The proposal in question Is to send Home frozen milk, which, i'. Is pointed out, Is quite feasible, and requires no expensive machinery, all that is necessary being a twice a day delivery, im- j mediate cooling, pasteurising, and re-cooling ? Tho whole milk could then he canned in tins i like petrol is shipped In, frozen Into solid I blocks, and sent Home In the same manner as frozen meat It has been nolnted out that the shortage of milk is likely to have a most serious effect on tho nation's health, more especially on tile young children of the poorer classes, so that by shipping large quantities of frozen milk, much suffering would be alleviated. RAHOTU. (Prom Our Own Corresp; ) Our little church was packed on Tuesday for the confirmation service. The iiishop, Dr. Averill, presided, and Archdeacon Evans nag also present. Everything was nicely arranged, and a beautiful cross of white liowers hung over the altar. There were also wreaths decoraticg :lio walla of the church, made by Mrs Pemvarden. The fourteen candidates all looked line in their pure white robes, and tho ilisnc'p's address to them was very impressive. Altogether it was a very helpful service to eieryone, and should remain In their memory a long time. The candidates and their parents were, by Mrs. W. It. Wright's kind lnvitutlon, asked to her house to par ake of afternoon toa with the Bishop, tho Archdeacon, and Itev. Addeniiroke, and Mr, and Mrs. Gibson. B Next morning, Mr. H. Kasper took a car § load of tho candidates to Okato for 7.30 com- | munlon, at wh.ch the Bishop ofliciaied. ® Mr. Hawken, tho Reform candidate, spoko b to about (it) electors on Thursday evening. K .Vlr. A. Chapman presided. At tho conclusion, X Mr. Hawlten answered several questions, 8 A hearty ?ote of thanks to tho speaker was s proposed by Mr. Green and seconded by Mr. i Hughson. |