COUNTRY NEWS.

Auckland Star, Volume L, Issue 53, 3 March 1919, Page 7

COUNTRY NEWS.

PAPAKUHA. At the nnnual meetlnjr of the Papafcura branch of the Kcd Cross Guild, the secretary (Mi*s E. Bull) presented her report, showing that over 1000 garments had been made and forwarded to the depot during the year. The president (Mrs. W. C. Wood) was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for her valnable services. Tile officers appointed for the ensuing year were Mrs. W. C. Wood. president; Miss Mia Wood, secretary; Misses Black, Cooper and Stewart, committee. WHAKGAREI. Mt. W. Shinkwln, railway guard on the Whangarpl-Kawafcawn ecotton, who has rerecelvod Dotice of promotion to Wellington as goods foreman, was entertained at a social in the Whangarei Town Hall. Mt. W. Sward, district manager, on behalf erf fellow workers, presented to Mr. Shlnkwin a ihandsome gold wntch and chum, suitably inscrlbed. Mr. Phinkwin briefly and feelingl.v replied. Practically the whole of the Maungaknrntnpn settlement was present in the Muungakaramea Public Hall, as well as msinv outside visitors, on the farewolHng of Mr. and Mrs. .1. G. Miller, who, after over f>4 years' residence, have decided to go to the Hauraki Plains. On behalf of tbe settlers, Mr. W. Crawford presented Mr and Mrs J. O. Miller -with a silver tea service, and the Masters Miller with a cheque each. In the course of ~.hls reply Mr. Miller recalled the fact that he was the first Presbyterian hnby to be baptised at Manngakaramea, fifty-four years ago.