FAIRBURN NEWS

Northland Age, Volume 14, Issue 32, 19 April 1917, Page 7

FAIRBURN NEWS

[From Our Correspondent]

Farewell.—Private H. P. Carse of Kaiaka who is home on final leave was tendered a Farewell Social on April 6th. There was a large gathering of friends, the schoolroom being well filled. Dancing was kept up till suppertime when the ladies dispensed supper in their usual bountiful manner.

After supper Mr Stevens delivered an eloquent address and referred to Private Carse’s keenness to get away to the front. Mr A. Wallace on behalf of the Patriotic Committee then presented Private Carse with a wristlet watch as a momento from his friends. Private Carse briefly replied thanking all for their kindness. Musical honours and three cheers were then given our guest in the heartiest manner. During the evening songs were rendered by Messrs Foster, Gibbings and Olsen, and Mr A. Wallace gave a comic reading. The gathering dispersed at half past eleven, the evening having been a most enjoyable one. A Farewell Social was given on Wednesday evening, April nth to Private Alf Stanton who was home on final leave. After supper Messrs Hoskin, Wallace and Stevens spoke in reference to our departing soldier. Mr Wallace, on behalf of the Patriotic Committee, presented Private Stanton with a sum of money to buy whatever he found most suitable, as Private Stanton already possessed a wristlet watch.

Gift Auction.—A most successful Gift Acution took place on Saturday afternoon April 7th in aid of various patriotic funds, Unfortunately the weather was most threatening, probably keeping many away. However the gathering made up in enthusiasm what it lacked in numbers, the bidding being spirited and money freely spent as was shown .by the result, over £166 being raised. Mr Prosser was auctioneer assisted by Mr A. Wallace. The auctioneers were kept busy till a late hour disposing of the cattle, sheep, horses, 2 dead pigs in pieces, vegetables, jams, jellies, sewing and numerous other items. The cattle were sold first and realised £4B ss, the highest price £8 5s being given for Mr Stevens’ heifer. Mr T. J. Coulter’s sheep nicely decorated with flags was sold five times and added £ll 5s to the fund. Mr Switzer’s sheep was sold three times and brought £4. The two pigs in small pieces, sold well, fetching £8 2s 6d. The goods sold brought £3B The gate including horses, brought £4 17s The sheep raffled brought £2 7s and was won by Miss E. Panther who kindly returned it to be sold for the benefit of the fund. The total proceeds of the sale amounted to £127 16s and donations given amounted to £39, making a grand total of £166 16s for the day.