HALCOMBE NOTES.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11906, 2 September 1919, Page 5

HALCOMBE NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent) Mr H. F. Sorensen, w.bo died on Sunday week last, was buried on Wednesday. The loss of his adopted daughter, which took place ahou*' a month ago, affected the old man very deeply. He took ro his bed almost immediately after her funeral, and though neighbours and friends did everything possible, he got gradually worse, and passed away a day or two after his admission to the hospital at Palmerston. t He was an old resident of Halcombe, and had lived here about 40 years, arriving in New' Zealand from Denmark in the late 70’s. Known to nearly everbyody in Halcombe as “Snowy” Sorenson, lie was not what one would term popular, being of a pessimistic temperament. So far "as is known iie left no relatives in tiie Dominion. He was ®buried in Halcombe cemetery and was 70 years old.

The local school children celebrated Arbor Day on Thursday last Though the weather was vile, there was a fair number of people present other than children. After planting a few “gum” trees, cedars were planted to the memory of the following soldiers from this district who have given their lives for their country Cow dry, Cuff (2), Neitson, Roberts, Seigel (2), Voss, Wapp, and Wishnowsky. Before the proceedings the children sang the National Anthem, and afterwards gave ‘ ‘Lest We Forget. ’ ’ Afternoon tea, provided by »the girls, was handed round, and Messrs Banner, horticultural expert, L. Seigel chairman of the School Committee, and Mr Stansell, headmaster, each made a few remarks. There seems to be a good deal of sickness in and around Halcombe just now. Quite a number of children have been laid up,suffering from a mild form of influenza, and among adults Messrs W. Johnski, A. Peffers and Stitt are more or less indisposed. The two latter gentlemen are now convalescent, but Mr Johnski, who was taken to a private hospital in Feilding on Saturday, is very ill indeed, and his condition is causing much concern to his many friends.

Years ago the local braucii of the Ancient Order of Foresters used to contribute to the gaiety of Halcombe by giving#,a grand ball every year, but when ex-Kaiser Bill ran amuk the function was. dropped. Now, however, that the nations appear to be peaceably inclined, the festivity so eagerly looked forward to in years gone by is to be renewed, and on Friday night, September 12th, the annual ball is to be held, particulars of which will, in due course, if they are not already, be advertised in the Advocate.