TOKO NOTES.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 10, 28 August 1911, Page 2

TOKO NOTES.

(From our own Correspondent.) Tiuu o is a movement on font to form a debating society here. When the mortal lights of Toko become focused upon some European question, the result will lie such as to cause Kaiser Bill to take another half twist, in his mo, strike a military attitude, and send for ids The cables told us of the attitude of the Scotch shareholders towards the railway strikes. The said attitude would probably be that of an infuriated mortal in kilts swearing profusely out on a moor.

Caledonia, stern and wild in the form of a local councillor, came to light the other day in connection with the fence surrounding the now hall. With a “Scots wha hae” glare, in his eye he opposed the fencing off of one single inch of his Majesty's highway. Patriotism takes divers forms, hut the man who would light against the sinking of a post hole to the extent of his last shilling is a type that would make Wallace green with envy, and bring joy to the heart of Burns. The Toko Coronation Hall was the scene of a very pleasant function on Friday, the 18th instant, the occasion being presentations to Mr Were, chairman of the hall committee, and Mr 11. Milne, secretary. r l he social and dance in connection with the above was a most enjoyable affair. Mr W. Pearce was an excellent M.C., and the floor was in tip-top order, while Mr Murray Fowler played in his best style. The supper, which was supplied by the ladies, knocked spots off any new-fangled paper-bag idea that ever originated in the mind of. a chef from furriu parts.

Huring the evening songs were snug by Miss Fiekles (2), her rendering oi “Ben Bolt” being very pleasing; also by Messrs W. Pearce and F. Webb. Mr W. L. Kennedy, who made the presentation, said they all recognised that Mr Were had done yeoman service towards the hall, and that his enthusiasm took count of neither time nor money, and it was only in the natural order of tilings that the silver key which opened the hall should go to the man who had done so much to build it.

Mr Were, upon rising to respond, was greeted with hearty applause. He briefly returned thanks, and said the key would remain among the treasured things of his family and himself, because of its association with the many .kind friends who were that night, and he emphasised the work of the ladies of the bazaar, but for whose efforts they would not possess what they now did—a hall free oi debt. (Applause.) Xext Mr Kennedy, on behalf of the hall committee, presented Mr R. Milne with a piece of plate in recognition of his services as secretary to the committee. Mr Milne, he said, had been capable, efficient, and obliging, and now that everything in connection with the hall had-boon brought to a successful issue, they could not allow this opportunity to pass without expressing in some tangible form their appreciation of the work of their secretary, who had been the right man in the right place. The genial Ralph was evidently taken by surprise, and it took some time to get him tip to the foot-lights, and lie made his stay there as brief as possible. He heartily thanked the committee for their kind present, and said that it had been a pleasure to work with them, and everything in connection with the hall, from its inception to its completion, had passed without a hitch, and he was pleased and gratified to know that his efforts had given satisfaction to those concerned. He and Mr Were were then toasted with musical honours.

Dancing was then resumed, and 2 o’clock saw what was one of the most pleasant socials ever held in the district brought to a close. The long-looked-for Oddfellows’ ball eventuated in the Toko Coronation Hall on Friday evening, 11th instant, and was without doubt as successful a function of the kind yet held here. The secretary, Mr George Parker, ably assisted by a willing committee, carried out the necessary arrangements most creditably. Over sixty couples tested the new floor, which was in excellent order. The M.’sC., Messrs Goldie and Alex Ihithorford, as usual could not do enough to make all feel at home, and to their efforts the success of the function is mostly due. Mr Fowler, at the piano, was in tiie very host form, extras • being kindly played by Miss J. Corbett, and N. Day and T. Coleman (Ngaire). A nice spread was laid in the most up-to-date style on nicely-arranged tallies in the supper-room, which is admitted to he far better than the old style of handing the eatables round the ballroom. The curtain was rung down well past 55 o’clock, all leaving well pleased with the function. The Oddfellows, are taking of holding a euchre patty and dance in the wear future, therefore another pleasant evening is anticipated.