MATAURA NEWS

Southland Times, Issue 20525, 29 June 1928, Page 4

MATAURA NEWS

W.E.A. CLASS. (From Our Correspondent.) The weekly meeting of the Mataura W.E.A. Class was held in the Coronation Hall on Wednesday, there being a fair attendance of members. Mr J. Henery was voted to the chair. Mr S. G. August, Invercargill, gave a very interesting lecture on Abraham Lincoln and his remarks were closely followed by those present. At the end of the lecture an interesting discussion took place by members, Messrs R. McDonald and J. Henery participating. On the motion of Mr James Ingram, the lecturer (Mr August) was ac'corded a hearty vote of thanks for his address. Next week Mr D. Pringle, 8.A., Gore, will continue his series of lectures on “The Industrial Revolution.” DRUIDS LODGE. The fortnightly meeting of the Pride of Mataura Lodge No. 26, U.A.O.D. was held in the lodge room on Wednesday, Arch Druid Brother W. S. Jolly presiding over a good attendance of members. Following the usual routine business the matter of holding the anneal dance was discussed and a strong committee was formed to carry out the necessary arrangements for the dance which will probably be held on July 20. It was decided to pay a visit to the Acorn Lodge, Invercargill on Wednesday, August 1. waikanX DANCE. The annual young people’s dance was held at Waikana in Mr D. Sinclair’s barn at the old Knowsley Park homestead on Wednesday, when there was a large gathering which included many visitors from Mataura and surrounding districts. The barn had received special attention and was gaily decorated for the occasion and with the colours of the ladies dresses the scene made a picturesque one. Excellent music was provided for the dancing by Mr A. W. Duncan, Mataura (violin) while Mr F. Arnold played very acceptable extras. The floor was under the capable management of Messrs J. Eden and S. H. Parker who kept things moving with a swing. During the evening a song was contributed by Mr A. W. Duncan. LAID TO REST. The remains of the late Mr James Edward Humphries, “Marairua,” Tuturau were laid in their last resting place in the Mataura cemetery yesterday. A short service was conducted at “Marairua” homestead by Mr B. G. Corlett, of Invercargill. A testimony to the popularity of the deceased was seen in the fact that some 30 motor cars followed to the cemetery. Mr Corlett conducted the service at the graveside.