OKAIAWA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 13 August 1924, Page 6

OKAIAWA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) ODDFELLOWS’ BALL. There was a very large attendance at the Oddfellows’ ball last Thursday, visitors (including a good sprinkling of brethren from other lodges) being present from all parts of the district. The decorations were again a feature of the ball, and these, combined with the various hues of the ladies’ dresses and the regalia worn by the brethren, made up a scene which was both gay and attractive. Renwick’s Orchestra again gave every satisfaction. Messrs J. Smillie, 0. Crawford, D. Johnston, and R. Hooker acted as M.C.’s/ and kept things moving in good style. A very fine supper was provided, and, as usual, the ladies in charge of this department left nothing to be desired. The ball was a distinct credit to those responsible, for all the arrangements, and was quite up to the high standard of dances for which Okaiawa has become famous. PERSONAL.

The news of the death of “Johnnie” Doyle was received with very , great regret by the residents of Okaiawa, in which locality he spent practically all his life. He had a harder life than falls to the lot of most, having spent five years in various hospitals. He was suffering from spinal trouble, and was finally sent hack to Hawera to die. but made a great recovery under Dr IhoniKon, X believe, achieved the apparently impossible by the simple use of sun baths. All through his trouble Johnnie was always bright and cheerful, and was a great favourite with the hospital staff. His untimelv end as the result of an accident can aptly be termed as “hard luck.” News was recently received of the death of Mrs T. H. Collins, of Balmoral road, Auckland, a former dent of Inaha, who died suddenly after only a few hours’ illness. The Vriter was particularly grieved to hear the sad news, as when the family resided at Inaha our properties adjoined, and there is no better means of getting to thoroughly know a person than to have that person for a neighbour. Mr Kasper, 'of the Okaiawa Hotel, is leaving shortly for Urenni, and 'the hotel will he carried on by Mr Rasper, junr. During his comparatively short stay in Okaiawa, Mr Kasper ha's made many friends, especially among the young folk. He has taken a keen interest in the school football team and has always placed his car at their disposal for travelling to matches. On v naay afternoon the members of the team met Mr Kasper, and, through the neadmaster, presented him with a c ■ wahrt as a slight recognition of his kindness. Mr Kasper, who was taken completely by surprise thanked the boys for their nice present. Wherever he had been he had always taken an interest in the school football team, but Okaiawa was the first place where vvhat he had done had been recognised m a tangible manner. It had been a great pleasure to him, and he had never looked for any reward, but at the same time he could assure the Okaiawa boys that he appreciated their action to the full. In the evening Mr Kasper was entertained by his men friends at a. smoke concert, where a uappy time was spent. There were many expressions of goodwill and ivushes for Mr Kasper’s future success at Urenui.

Mrs Grahame, the newly-appointed postmistress, has arrived and taken up her duties.