DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 November 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

MOKAU-AWAKINO. (From Our Own Correspondent.) On October 22, In the Mokau Hall, a farewell social was tendered to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Maine, who are leaving the district. Mr. and Mrs. Maine, who have been in the district for some years, will be very n.uch missed, as tiiey have always been willing and energetic workers in all social enterprises, unci especially in our patriotic functions during the late war. A jolly evening was spent in dancing, etc. A great many friends were present from all parts of the district. Mrs. McNeice delighted those present Willi her song, "Underneath tic Stars." It is always a treat to hear tills lady. "The Rosary" was very nicely rendered by Miss Firth, of Awakino, and for an encore she gave "God Send You Back to Me." Another item which was most enjoyed was the song "Blowing Bubbles," very nicely rendered by Misses Constance Scott, Doris Whitehead, and Hazel Sampson. After supper, Mr. McDonald, our genial harbor-master, on behalf of their Mokau and Awakino friends, presented Mrs. Maine with a handsome silver teapot, and Mr. Maine with a gold imedal. In a happy little speech, Mr. Macdonald referred to the good work carried on by Mr. -and Mrs. Maine during their" residence amongst U3, and testified to the estimable qualities of Mrs. Maine as a hostess. Mr. Maine ably responded on behalf of Mr. Maine and himself, after which "For They are Jolly Good Fellows" was heartily sung by all present, and three cheers given for the gui'sts of the evening. Dancing was tl en resumed till about 2 a.m. The music for the dance was provided by Mesdames McNeice. and Christofferson, and Miss Joannie Stewart. Apologies wore received from Messrs. Saje, Bailey and Guy. Tho building of our factory has begun, and good progress is being made with the work. Shearing is in full swing In some parts of our district, hut has been interrupted by the heavy rains we have experienced lately. The Mokflu river has been in heavy floi d, and the road traffic has been interrupted, so many slips having taken place as to render them impassable in some places. On Friday, October 2911", a farewell social was tendered in the Tongaporutu Hall to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Rattenbury, of that place, who are going to reside in Waitara. Tho hall was crowded, and dancing was Indulged in till the early hours of the morning. After a dainty supper was partaken of, Mr. Bowers, on behalf of the residents of Okau and Tongiipurutti, presented Mr. Rattenbury with a handstmie gold watch and albert, and Sirs. Rattenbury with a solid silver-backed set of brush, comb and mirror In a handsome Morocco case, utile Master Crudis, on behalf of the teacher and school children ol Tongapurutu. presented them with a set of sugartongs, jam spoon, butter knife, etc.

Mr. Rattenbury, in response, regretted leaving his old friends of Tongaporutu, after so many years' residence amongst them, and assured them iliey would never be forgotten by himself and Mrs. Rattenbury wherever they might be, thai whenever they looked upon tie handsome presents they had received, they would remember the many happy hour* they had passed amongst them. Three hearty cheers were then given for the guests of the evening, and "For They are •lolly (Jood Fellows" was sting, after which dancing was resumed till about 4 a.m. Miss Orr, of Mokau, sang "Tho Bonnie. Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond" very nicely, and was vociferously applauded. The music for the dance was supplied by Mrs. Christofferson, Miss Constance Scott, and Mr. F. Rattenbury. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mm. Frank Rattenbury in the loss of their little son, Miller, who died of pneumonia the week before last. It is rumoted that Mr. J. Terril, of Mokau has disposed of his farm at a satisfactory figure. "Mr. Finchnm, of Waitara, has taken over Mr. H. Maine's store, and we extend him a hearty welcome to our district, and wish him every success in his new venture. The Awakino Glee Club gave their first concert on Friday night, when u large audience very much enjoyed their part aing'ng and the items given by the sctooi children. Had the function not clashed with the forewell to Mr. and Mrs. Rattenbury at Tongaporutu, a much larger number would hive been present. Mr. \V. K. Avery, of Awakino, who has disposed of his bus'ness lo Mr. McNeil, of New Plymouth, is going farming early hi November, having purchased Mr. T. Cummings' property on the Valley Road.