Ihakara Notes

Horowhenua Chronicle, 1 May 1919, Page 2

Ihakara Notes

(I'rom Our Own Correspondent)

The usual fortnightly dance was held in tin* flail on Friday night and a verv enjoyable evening was spoilt, the music* being supplied by Mr Scott (violin) and Mrs Sr:it,t (piano). S. Kolstim lias sold his farm and is retiring to Fairfield where he hjis apquired a small property and, we hone lie and Mrs RoJston will bo long spared to enjoy their well-earned respite. Mr R. Mark. of Pott's road, has disposed of" his property to the Government lcr a returned ,sold ; ers' settlement at a satisfactory figure. [ Ihe milk .supply at the loeal creamery I is goin.r down very fast, and everyone is looking for a rest for a few months of tor .1 very satisfactory .season. The season opened rather late but the cows have kept up well and will have more than counterbalanced) itlie earlv part o-f the season. Mr .Jack Glasslord has returned from the front and after spending a short time at to Hotorna for treatment, winch we hope will be ibeneticial. Mr Tally's son also returns this week. The "tin can band" was in great form one evening last week on the re--turn of Mr G. Scott and his bride from Auckland, where they have been spending their hrmeymopn. The yonng couple are staying with relatives before returning to their home in Dannevirke. The band not a real good reoeption an<l tlie gathering had a right roval trnvp with dancing, etc., and all visited Mr and Mrs Scott every happiness and pro- ! speritv in their new home.