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(FROJI OUH OWN CORRESPONDENT.) Trc Ahoha, Wednesday. More beautiful weather than that which prevailed here yesterday could not be desired for a holiday, but, notwithstanding the bright sky and genial sunshine, comparatively few persons went abroad for pleasure. The public offices and a few of the principal business establishments were closed, but there were few signs of rejoicing, and of out-of-door amusements there was an entire dearth. In the evening, there was a large gathering at the Wesleyan Church soiree, held in the Public Hall, in aid of the parsonage furnishing fund. The whole of the proceedings were of a most pleasing kind, and afforded the utmost enjoyment to all present, many of whom had come from the outlying districts. At six o'clock the feast commenced, for which an abundant supply of good things had been generously provided by members of the congregation. Mesdames Lawry, Emerson and Cocks, and Misses Maingay, Hartley, Read, Allen, Lavery and King presided at the different tables, and ably performed their duties. After full justice had been done to the numberless delicacies lavishly distributed by these ladies, the second part of the entertainment commenced, and MiGeorge Wilson was then called to the chair. The programme comprised a number of songs and musical selections, which were taken part in by Mrs Lawry, Misses Hartley, M. Lavery, Tonge, and Cocks, and by Messrs Lawry, Vause, Whitehouse, and Master K. Tonge. The instrumental portion of the music was ably rendered by Misses Maingay, Farrell, and McClutchey. An interesting address by the Rev. Mr Lawry lent additional variety and pleasure to the proceedings. Mr Henry Buttle proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman and to the ladies and others who had so successfully contributed to the evening's enjoyment. The whole of the arrangements were most pleasingly and satisfactorily carried out by the ladies who constituted the committee of management, viz., Mesdames Frazer and Judkins, and Misses Maingay, Hartley, Read, and Burns. In recognition of the day, the National Anthem was sung both at the commencement and close of the entertainment.
An unfortunate occurrence by which Mr W. Hetherington, carter, lost a valuable draught horse, and came near losing two others, happened on Monday night. After having their feed in the evening the animals were turned out as usual. In the darkness they found their way into the yard of the Palace Hotel, and made for the stable, where, it appears, a box containing a quantity of wheat had been left open. Of this they seem to have eaten heartily, and the usual result followed. They were shortly afterwards taken ill, and ono of them, which is supposed to have drank some water, speedily succumbed. The remedies applied were successful with the other two, but for a length of time their recovery was extremely doubtful. The horse that died was a splendid animal, valued at £40. A good deal of sympathy ia felt for Mr Hetherington, as this is the second loss of the kind he has sustained within a comparatively short period.
The lack of enthusiasm displayed here on the occasion of Her Majesty's Birthday is likely to be compensated for by greater heartiness at the approaching Jubilee festivities. No definite arrangements for celebrating the event have yet been made, but some suitable way of doing so will no doubt be devised. A special meeting of the domain board will be held to-morrow evening to consider the matter, and it is also likely to bo discussed at the town board meeting on Saturday. A union of the two bodies to carry out some comprehensive scheme in which the whole district may be represented will probably be resolved upon.
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Waikato Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2321, 26 May 1887, Page 2
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613TE AROHA Waikato Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2321, 26 May 1887, Page 2
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