KARA AND KOKOPU

Northern Advocate, 3 July 1928, Page 10

KARA AND KOKOPU

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Mr B. S. Barnes, who lias been in charge of the combined schools, is lea.ving the district to take up an important position at the Warkworth District High School. , Mr Barnes, who has been deservedly popular during his stay amongst us, was entertained at a farewell social at the public hall on Thursday, when there was a record attendance of residents and a large number of visitors trom Whangareii. and Maungatapere. Dancing was carried on merrily till a late hour. During an interval, the parting guest was presented with a handsome silver shaving mug and brush and an ebony backed hair-brtish and comb. On rising to acknowledge the gifts and the kindly expressed references to himself, Mr Barnes was accorded a great ovation. His departure is much regretted by the residents, ’■•’ho are united in wishing him every success in his new sphere.

An innovation in the evening’s en-t'-rtainment was a “mystery parcel," arranged liy Mrs McCain*. Mrs Draper was the luekv final addressee.

Music for the dance was supplied t>y Messrs Tiniperley and Draper, and the duties of M.C. were capably carried out by Messrs Walker and Dent. A bonnlitnl supper provided in Kara’s 'best style added the finishing touch to a most enjoyable .and successful evening.