DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 13 November 1922, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

EGMONT VILLAGE. (From A Correspondent.) On Friday night last, the village hall was the scene of a farewell social tendered to Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Marsh and family, on the occasion of their leaving the district, where they had lived for many years. Mr. Marsh, having disposed of his property in the village, has purchased a home in New Plymouth, where he now resides. The weather ' conditions were perfect, a fact which added much to the success of the evening. Amongst those present were many of the older residents, who expressed regret at. losing such old friends and neighbors. Dancing was indulged in by the younger people, for whom Mr. E. Robinson noted ns M.C., whilst cards, conversation and music passed the time pleasantly for non-dancers. Songs, which were much appreciated, were rendered by Mr. and Mrs. Powell, Misses Giddy, Sinclair and Carrington. The music for the dnnee was supplied by Misses Sinclair and Marsh and Mr. Dick Sinclair. After an excellent, supper, the chairman (Mr. A. Morton), in n very happy and ap- ' propriate speech, called on Mr. and Mrs. Marsh to accept a handsome eider down quilt, whilst Alias Nora, and Master Ted were the recipients of an ebony-backed hand-mirror and a “Swan” fountain pen respectively. Mr. Marsh feelingly returned thanks on behalf of Mrs. Marsh, himself and family, and assured those present that he deeply appreciated the kindly feelings that prompted the gifts, which he and his family would value as souvenirs of the many years spent in the district. After the hearty singing of "For They are Jolly Good Fellows,” dancing was resumed until 1 a.on., when the gathering dispersed with final adieux to the guests, who motored home to New Plymouth. We a’so learn with regret that Mr. and Mrs. George Marsh are leaving the district, where they also have resided for many years. They and their daughter Mary will be much missed. One by one the oldest residents are retiring to the town, leaving the younger ones to carry on. , . The weather lately has been ver?; bad indeed, rain and hail, thunder and lightning being the order by day and night, conditions the reverse of favorable for the poor farmer.