COUNTRY NEWS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LIII, Issue 16375, 1 November 1916, Page 12

COUNTRY NEWS.

f fFBOH ovn OTfS oobsespondzkts.J ROTORUA. C BENEFIT CONCERT. " 'A soctili arranged by. the Rotorua- Town "• Band for the benefit of a member, Bands- ~ man Darby, who recently had the misfor- - tune to lose his leg, was held the other evening. About one hundred couples wero ; present, and the gathering was highly successf-01. The dancing was supervised by Messrs. R. Simpson and C. Stewart, the music being played by the band, and " extras" by Miss Walker and Messrs. Heley and Flynn. A euchre tournament was conducted by Messrs. W. E. Bennett and J. Reynolds, and the prizes were won by Mrs. Chamberlain and Mr. Hornsby. An excellent supper was served, and after it a number of gifts were sold by auction ." by Mr. G. McDonell, realising the sum of £3 2s 6d. The net financial result will not be known for a few days, but it is expected to be very satisfactory. NETHERTON. RED CROSS BALL. A successful plain and fancy dress ball was held at Netherton in aid of Red Cross . funds. A large number were present from Paeroa, and from other distant parts. The Netherton residents have been most indefatigable in their efforts to assist the war funds. PAEROA. TRIBUTE OF RESPECT. At a special meeting of the Ohinemuri County Council the chairman said that since last meeting news had been received cv" the death of Mr. Field, and moved the following resolution :— That the council places on record its thankful appreciation of the late Mr. Field's conduct in offeyrog himself for active service on behalf of his King and 'country, and when the need came he laid down his life in defence of the cause of honour, justice, and • liberty. ' The motion was carried in sil- ~ ence. The Paeroa Bowling Club, having agreed to the terms of the Domain Board, took ' possession of the ground on Mondav. A ~ large number of beginners were" present. The season's outlook is most satisfactory. The official opening takes place on November 4. It was stated last week that Captain W. Moore, of the local fire brigade, had res.gned after a service of 20 years- This is an error. Captain Moore was entertained on the cession of his long service : but he still retains the position of captain.' TE KOPURU. FLASHING LIGHT INSTALLED. - Tbd growth of the night steamer services between Helensville and'" -»rthern I Warroa ports Has led to the instahution of j a flashing light on a buoy moored at ; Beacon Point, This will facilitate speedier - and safer passages, ~ - A dramatic recital and concert resulted rin the • District Hospital's improvement » fund being augmented by £15. The mono- -* Io B«*?s « Mr* A. Martin were loudly u^ d » i ;as were also all the items ren- "*; dered fay the Choral Society. *£ - DARGAVILLE. 2■ l ;> LABOUR DAY SPORTS. ; S3oW"were held in Selwyn Park on .Labour Day under the auspices of the fire - brigade, and were well attended. In the - . evening a successful social was held. is.afoot in several of the river townships to retain the steau fireengine of the Dargaville Fire Brigade in th& district.- Now that the borough is equipped with a modern water supply the engine is to be disposed of, and in view of tha xataabJe work it has rendered at tires at Kojwiru. Aoroa, Hoanga, and Taneo- , wahme, it is proposed to raise the necej: sary money, £300, in order that the plant - may be available at district fires. i TATJRANGA. ; : LAWN TENNIS AND CROQUET. ;• The official opening of the Tauranea v Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, which was postponed on Saturday, October 21 , through unfavourable weather, took place last Saturday. There was a verv We • b Theiadf " mioon tea vas dispensed RUAWAL -. RED CROSS SALE OF WORK. The ladies of the district recently held a sale of work m aid of the Red Cross Society. Numerous and tasteful stalls contended goods of all sorts, and attracted streams of customers The proceedings -. were opened by Mrs. A. E. Harding. The sale resulted in £159 being raised. MANTJREWA. m .-} RED CROSS TEA. r PnW-V t? „ Cross e ! ! a 7 aS giVen in the ! '~ Pubvic Ball on Saturday afternoon last < *by , Slesdames Geo. Coxhead and F. War- i g lish j The building was tastefully deco- } » rated with native greenery and national ! * flags, and every seat was filled. A capital ! ? programme, mostly by visitors from Auck- ! ; --land, was given, including pianoforte ] t solos by Mesdames Pickering and Leonard, 4 -> and Miss Fraser; solos by Miss Laura 4 ~ Walker, Miss George, and Mr. Tom Sea- 1 ton, and an exhibition by Mr-Baldwin, a 4 , ventriloquist, who also gave a recitation. <f . Mrs, Hudson Williamson gave an address 4 -on the work of the Victoria League. 4 ■ Afternoon' tea was dispensed by the 4 _, hostesses and a large number of willing 4 .. assistants. The sum of over £12 was 4 raised for the funds of the Victoria 4 League. m ■ , . 4 PUTARTJRU. J • 4SALEYARDS COMPANY FORMED. a A number of farmers met on Saturday 3 to select a site for the proposed salevards. 4* At a meeting held in the hall subsequently « it was decided to form a company with a + 'yT£\£ f ?° in £1 Shares - ThHie! + and -win K° be .° pen ,to all auctioneers, ♦ Messrs lv ng T d T re f torß Were a PPointed:- ♦ w- chairman; F. C. ♦ .Tones' nt; ; M r G ° Wan - Putarnru; T. D ♦ S- e *£%. I an ao'- P Jtwu W " re off "ed, at £20 ♦ Mrs BarTtt" I!* 1 ° n tu » - ♦ ter of Mr G Moo' t?■ *** a dau « h '- t >as a nur ae pricV t o ' WV" ln . ter P»ter, ♦ always wilW ♦« her , mM 'nage, and ♦ •offerers. * She llavta .?" f ll to a " 1 •large family ™ P * a husba «d and ♦ J ♦ DARGAVILLE. % BIA V" HURCH p^- 1 %££s£«, 1 fair was opened by the Mayor, Mr J 1 A 1 r^VTh^^^'^-T t iarnaU who was assisted by Airs Wnr?l" H -iff P n Pm ' Mrs - Mre Dave" I Martin. There was awf fttenf A ; t the publio, and dandng^it?^ Moe . o£ X eueh^^^dedan^oySl^^T J