DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 July 1923, Page 11

DISTRICT NEWS.

MANGATOKi. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The weather prophet was very unkind to the ladies who had a truly dreadful night for their ball in Manga toki on the 21st of last month, but despite the fact a goodly number assembled and everything passed off well. Great credit was due to the committee for the way all arrangements were carried out. The Presbyterian concert last week was also a great success, being pronounced quite a musical treat. The next thing on the' programme is the church bazaar. The ladles held a meeting recently and formed a very energetic committee, who are working things up In great style. Some members of the Education Board visited our local school lately, and, I believe, have decided to make a few very necessary improvements. The school football team journeyed to Eltliam on Junt IG, and played the Eltham boys? being victorious by 12 points to nil. Bad colds and minor ailments seem prevalent in the district, owing, no doubt, to the extreme cold weather. We are pleased to hear that Mrs. C. Carlson’s little girl is recovering after a severe attack of pneumonia. HUINGA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Wind, rain, froats and mud are the order of the day out here, yet all keep smiling. That this district can produce good crops is evidenced by the fact that at the judging of crops by the Toko Settler’s Association, no less than four prizes were awarded to competitors from this district, viz.. Swedes, A. Mart ell first; carrots, J. R. Woolaston first; mangolds. Leslie Marfell second; soft turnips, Eric Bayly second. Thus of four classes two first and two seconds were awarded this district. Despite the bad weather out euchre parties and dances are still being well patronised. At the last euchre, prizes were kindly donated by Mr. E. Douch, the Toko storekeeper, a safety rozor for the gents, and 15/- worth of drapery for the ladles, being won by Mr. Henderson and Miss I. Leyden respectively. Our local Debating Society is making steady progress, and at the last meeting two new members were enrolled. The subject. Motor Transport and Railways, was debated, and some very good arguments were put forward. A team from Toko was to have come out and taken “Railways," but were prevented at the last moment. However, we hope to see them on the 16th Inst, when we can give them something to fight for. Hulnga was en fete on June 26, when at the Huinga Hall friends of Mrs. A. Lofroth gathered together to celebrate the marriage of Miss Myra Lofroth to Mr. G. E. Smith, both of this district. The couple were married at Toko Church, the Rev. McKenzie, of Stratford, officiating. A reception was afterwards held at the local hall, where about 100 guests sat down and partook of the good things offered. Rev. McKenzie, in proposing the health of the bride and bridegroom, spoke in high terms of bo*th, and of the esteem in which they were held by residents of the district. Many other toasts were honoured, including “the bridegroom’s grandmother," Mrs. Savage, of Te Popo, who is a very old Identity in Taranaki. After the ceremony the happy couple, amidst showers of rice and confetti, left by motor on their honeymoon, which is to be spent in the South. In" the evening Mrs. Lofroth gave a dance to. finish off the day’s event, and as is her usual style, made one and all feel as though they wished a few more weddings would come along. We have had a few crowds in the hall but never such a crowd as filled the hall that evening, testifying to the great popularity of the hostess. Dancing was kept up till the wee hours of the morning, when the dancers wended their way home, tired but light-hearted, and wishing “George and his bride” all good wishes for their future. When they return home their welcome will be a “tinny” one.