DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 19 April 1916, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondents). HCHFOKD ROAD. During the dry spell this summer the butter factory lias been very short of water, there being at times insuili;'.ipiit power to enable the manage:' to cool the cream without running the freezer until midnight. The directors therefore decided to cope with future shortage of water, and have had a concrete wall erected across the river, which will permanently enlarge the dam. The manager's new residence is just completed, and is a credit to hoili the company and contractor (Mr. S. Cro.on), and adds greatly to the appearance of the road. Recently a farewell social was tendered to Mr. IT. Lovoridge's eldest son, Wilfred, who was up from camp on final leave. In presenting the young soldier with a wristlet watch as a small token, Mr. D. Hooker tendered, on behalf of the settlers, some complimentary remarks and wished him God-speed and a stife return. 4 similar compliment was extended to 'Private .T. Lepjier previous to his leaving for camp again. Private Lepper saw active service at Gallipoli and was invalided homo last December. After ali had done justice to an excellent supper, Mr. E. Baylcy called on Miss L. Spence to buckle a wristlet watch on Private Lepper, who returnad thanks, and, all joining hands, sang "For he's a jolly good fellow!" and the National Anthem. ! The Inspector of Stock inoculated calves on our road last week, and put through 85 head. A school social was held in the local school last Friday and proved a great success, there being a record attendance. The committee arranged for excellent music, namely, Mr. Pearson (piano), Mr. I'. Morris (violin) and Mr. Frost (picolo), while extras were kindly played by Mrs. Worn, of Mangorei, and Mr. W. Ec-ardon. During the evening the chairman presented each child with ■ a prize-book and an attendance certificate, their being no fewer than fourteen receiving good-attendance certificates. Th e following was the programme: Song, "Drummer Boy" schoolchildren; recitation, Elsie Spence; song, Mr. Williams; recitation, Ethel Adlam and Marjorie Walshe; piano solo, Miss Norris; recitation, George Adlam; song, ''Knitting," school children; recital ion, Dick Adlam and Ernest Lepper; recitation, Mr Williams: song, Miss V. I.overidge; recitation, junior pupils; song, school girls; recitation, Helen Smith; song, "The Gipsies," school children. Mr. A. Smith (chairman) fulfilled the duties of M.C. CARDIFF. The school was crowded on Viiday evening last ,the occasion being a social in honor of Messrs A. Whyte, T. Blair and ,1. Murray. 'Private Whyte had just returned from the front, and his many friends were glad to see him looking so well. Mr. T Blair, an old Cardiff schoolboy, is shortly proceeding to England with the Cyclists' Corps. .Mr, Murray, who resides at Rowan, has been working in the district for some time past. Mr. J. T. Belcher, on behalf of Cardiff people, presented each with a set of pipes. In his speech he dwelt on the manner in which Cardiff had rebonded, and said that there were out few young men left. "But," ne continued, "there are a few who so far have not felt it incumbent .upon them to enlist, and I would urge them to immediately consider the question for the sake of their own manhood and the honor of Xcw Zealand." Each of the recipients briefly responded. Messrs Maurice and Victor Prebble. kindly supplied the dance music, and Mr. J. Brown, as usual, carried out the duties of M.C. in a highly satisfactory manner. WAIXGONGORO ROAD A very pleasing little function took place on Saturday night at the residence of Mr. A. David.' Private H. Ralfe, who is shortly leaving for the front, has been spending his final leave with Mr. David. Private Ralfe is an old Cardiff school boy .and Mr. J. Brown, on behalf of his many friends, presented Private Ralfe with a set of pipes. Mr. David then presented IPrivate A. Whyte, who lias just returned from the front, with a gold-mounted cigarette-holder, on behalf cf his Waingongoro road friends. Private Whyte, in replying, said he was glad to be back among his friends again, but that he was ready to go again if health permits him. Private Ralfe, who is a strapping young fellow of ):t.-,t.. and more of a soldier than an orator, thanked the doners fqr the memento and their good wishes. The proceedings were interspersed with musical items. Corporal Barker, D.C.M., was among those present. Cheers for Mr. and Mrs. and Miss David brought to a close a pleasant evening.