MASTERTON.
(FROM 008 OWN 00BBE8F0KDNNT.) September 22. Mr C. A. Vallance, an old and respected settler in this district, died at 12 o’clock last night, at his residence, Brentwood, aged 63. The announcement of his decease has been received with regret by the community, as he took a warm interest in the welfare of the district. He leaves a numerous family, mostly grown up. The verdict given in the affiliation case, which was tried yesterday, was in favor of the plaintiff. The defendant was ordered to pay 5s per .week for fourteen years ; also costs. St, Matthew’s annual parish gathering passed off very successfully yesterday. Mr Western, of Carterton, preached an impressive sermon in the Church in the early part of the day. The tea meeting in the afternoon was well attended, and the entertainment in the Town Hall In the evening may be pronounced as one ofthebestofthe season. Tbeprogrammowa'slong and varied, and the performers acquitted themselves to the entire satisfaction of the large audience. The Maypole dance, performed by eight children, was a special feature, being admirably executed.
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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIX, Issue 6688, 23 September 1882, Page 3
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