PATEA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 9 March 1928, Page 5

PATEA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) PERSONAL. Mrs W. Boyle is at present on a holiday in Auckland. Mr W Paterson, president of the Pa-tea Bowling Club, has been selected to play for Taranaki against the Australians at New* Plymouth. Rev. Father Dillon, of Carterton, ■has been appointed to the assistantship of the Patea Parish. SILVER WEDDING. Monday, March 5, was the 25tli anniversary of the wedding of Mr and Mrs I. Nansett. A large gathering of their friends assembled at the Foresters’ Hall to mark the event with gaiety and reminiscence and to show tangible token of their esteem. The hall was transformed for the joyful occasion ,a striking feature being a large silver wedding bell, which was hanging directly over the place of honour. A handsome wedding cake occupied a proud position at the head of the table. Needless to say it was accompanied by’ the best of dainties. Dancing was partaken of at the conclusion of supper. Mr E. F. Hemingway, as an old friend of both the bride and bridegroom, proposed their health, dwelling upon the integrity’ of both and how they had gained ihe best esteem of their fellow citizens. On behalf of all present ho wished them renewed health and prosperity and called upon one and all +o charge their glasses and to drink the toast in the true honoured way. This was done with full musical honours and the bride and bridegroom were cheered to the echo. Mr Eric Nansett suitably’ replied on behalf of his parents. During the evening Mr and Mrs Nansett received many attractive presents and messages of congratulations from many parts of the district. OBITUARY. Mr George William Geary, who was well known and highly esteemed in Patea, passed away at the Patea Hospital on Tuesday last after a short illness. The late Mr. Geary, who was born in Pontobollo, Otago, was 62 years of age, and had resided in this district for 36 years. At the time of his death he and his brothers were farming at Manutalii. Although Mr Geary’s life was a busy one he found time to interest himself in public affairs and was for many years chairman of the Manutnhi School committee. He is survived by’ his widow, two brothers and five sisters, for whom the sineerest sympathy will be felt in their bereavement. The funeral took place at the Manutahi cemetery. The cortege left St. George’s Church, Pa'tea. BOROUGH COUNCIL The usual monthly meeting of the Patea Borough Council was held during the week, when his Worship the Mlay’or presided, all councillors being present. The council’s solicitors wrote enclosing documents of leases of two reserves. It was resolved»*that 'Councildors Scott and Ramsbottom be authorised to sign the same. The committee appointed to deal with the repairs to the leasehold property adjacent to the Patea Butchery Co. 'reported that Messrs Aitehison’s tender of £ll6 10s for repairs and. Messrs MeCanisky Bros, tender of £7O for painting had been accepted. .The Town Clerk stated that at present £74 was outstanding on rates.

Regarding anniversary day for Taranaki, it was decided that the matter be held over, councillors being of the opinion tlia't March 31 came too near to many other holidays. The sanitary inspector reported on the food supply places in the borough. Before new licenses could be granted alterations will be necessary in some caises. 'Councillor Naismith reported that the Diesel plant recently installed was in perfect order. The Patda Cemetery Board has received £3O from Miss Nicholson, in appreciation of the manner in which it has surfaced the roadway at the cemetery. DANCE AT WHENITAKTJE-A. A very enjoyable and well patron- 1 ised dance was held at AVhennakura on Tuesday last in order to augment the funds of the newly formed Paten Beach Improvement Society. All the arrangements were well in hand —a good floor, a substantial supper, and a splendid orchestra headed by Mr A. Gilman. The dance wa s organised bv the ladies of Whenuakura, who are to bo complimented on their efforts. Mr P. Scott, during the evening, returned thanks on behalf of the society. It. is expected that the society will benefit to the extent of £ls.