DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 July 1921, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

MANGATOKI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised in the MangatdM church on July 14, when Mr. J. Thomas was married to Miss Adelaide Hoskin, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hoskin, of the Duthle Road. The bride, who was given away by her father, was tastefully ’ attired in white, with the usual veil and orange blossoms. Miss Ida Hoskin, dressed in a cream costume and black hat, attended her sister as bridesmaid. The Rev. Castle was the officiating clergyman. Before her Wending Miss Hoskin was the recipient of many beautiful and useful presents, two afternoons being held in her honor, one a linen and knick-knack tea, given by Mrs. Davis, and the other a kitchen tea given by the Mesdames Sulzberger at Mrs. R. Sulzberger’s residence on the Duthle Road. A very quiet wedding was' solemnised in the Catholic church, Eltham, on July 14, when Mr. C. Lonsdale* and Miss V. Martin were married. The bride, who Is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Martin, of this district, was given away by her father. She wore a navy costume and hat to match, and was attended by Miss Mary Larmer, of Inglewood, as bridesmaid. She wore a pretty pink dress and black hat, also a gold brooch, the gift of the bridegroom, who was attended by his brother as best man. The happy couple left later by motor car for Wanganui. An appreciative audience met in the Mangatoki hall on July 15, to hear Mr. Burgon, of Normanby, speak on the subject of political economy and free trade. Mr. D. L. A. Astbury presided. The “hard up” dance held in the local hall on Tuesday was enjoyed by all those .present. Some of the costumes caused great amusement. Mrs. A. C. Pease won the first prize for ladies’ “hard up” dress and Mr. C. Nicholas the gentleman’s prize. The music was supplied by Miss Swindlehurst, of Eltham. The funeral of the late Mrs. - Burke, which took place at the Eltham cemetery on Sunday, was very largely attended. We are pleased to see Mrs. ,W. E. Carter home again after about three months away in a private hospital at Auckland, 'Where she underwept a very serious operation. Though she is not too strong yet, we hope to see her make a speedy recovery to good health again. Mr. and Mrs. Dawbin, -Mho have been visiting old friends in the district, have returned to Wanganui. Mr. George Laurenson, of the National Bank, Wellington, is at present the guest of Mr. and Mrs. D. L. A. Astbury. Mrs. Goulden has returned home after spending a few weeks with her parents at Manga weka. MOKAU. THE HARBOR BOARD. (JFrom Our Own Correspondent.) The monthly meeting of the Mokau Harbor Board was held on the 14th inst., the chairman (Mr. 8. Whitehead), presiding. There were also present, Messrs. W. D. Black, J. R. Terrill, A. G. Sampson and G. Sage. Mr. A. G. Sampson’s notice of motion was brought forward, proposing: “That wharfage dues on genera! merchandise be increased to 3s Gd per ton.” This was seconded by Mr. J. R. Terrill. After the secretary had placed before the meeting figures showing the estimated receipts and expenditure for an average year, Mr. Geo. Sage proposed as an amendment: “That wharfage dues on general merchandise be increased to 4s per ton.” This was seconded by Mr. S. Whitehead, and after some discussion—carried. The secretary was directed to take the necessary steps to bring the revised tariff Into force.

The next matter for discussion was cream from up the river passing over the wharf en route to the factory (some four chains distant). It was proposed by Mr. Geo. Sage: “That wharfage on cream passing over the wharf be 2s per ton, and an extra 2s per ton handling charge.” This was seconded by Mr. W. D. B'lack, and carried. Sir. A. G. Sampson suggested that coal passing over the wharf for local consumption should be put on the same basis as cream. He moved: “That wharfage on coal from up the river for local use be raised to 2s per ton, the board to reserve the right of revising the latter charge if found necessary.” This was seconded by Mr. Geo. Sage. Mr. Sampson pointed out that at 12 tied sacks to the ton, the handling charge worked out at 2s a bag—which included hand winching from the launches generally at low water—afterwards placing on the trolley for delivery. Personally he thought the charge was not enough, and he would be surprised if any opposition was shown. The motion was carried. The question of making improvements in the winch and derrick was left in the hands of Mr. Sampson. SCHOOL COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Mokau school committee took place on the 18th inst. Present: Messrs. H. P. Hansen, N. Clifton, J. L. MacDonald and S. Whitehead (in the chair). The secretary was instructed to write to the Education Board, stating that shelter plants Which were supposed to have been sent from New Plymouth a month ago, have not arrived yet. The committee were of opinion the plants were likely to be anywhere between Waitara and Mokau if sent by road. If consigned per boat, they were probably In the wharf shed at Waitara. In that case their not coming would be due to the boat being held up so long by bad weather. The secretary was also directed to write to the Education Board asking it to delay any plans it may have had in view for alterations to the school, on account of the diminished attedance, due to various causes. It was thought that the school would prove sufficiently large for the number of children attending. It Was decided all panes of broken glass throughout the building should be replaced, GENERAL. The river has presented quite a busy appearance latelj' from the number of launches running up and down. There have been as many as five at one time lying alongside the wharf. The bringing of wool down from Matai, coal from Mangatol, and the carriage of shingle for Messrs. Mowats’ and Sheen's milking sheds are partly responsible. Mr. John Lowe, well known, as the driver of the mail coach from Tongaporutu to Awaklno, had the ill luck to be jolted from that, vehicle to the road recently. His misfortune did not end there, however, for when picked up it was discovered the right shoulder was dislocated. In this condition he was taken to Mokau where Constable Blalkie and Mr. Kenney (organising teacher for the Education Board), united to restore the part misplaced to its original position.