DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 9 October 1928, Page 12

DISTRICT NEWS

MAKAHU. POPULAR FACTORY MANAGER (From Our Own Correspondent.) A large number of people foregathered at the Makahu hall last Wednesday evening to bid au revoir to Mr. and Mrs. W. Cave and family, visitors coming from Stratford, Douglas and surrounding districts. Mr. and Mrs. Cave have been excellent citizens. During Mr. Cave* period as factory manager for the past five years, they have been popular with all the residents of the district. Mr. Cave has been chairman of the tennis club and has rendered great service during his period as chairman of of the school committee, and has taken a very active part in local sports affairs. Mr. A. Coyne, chairman of the Makahu Dairy Co., on behalf of the directors and shareholders, spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr. Cave's abilities as manager, and said Mr. Cave had been one of the best managers they had had. He had been very conscientious and hard-working. MrCoyne said the locality would regret Mr. and Mrs, Cave’s departua'c, and Makahu’s loss would be Kaimiro’s gain. Mr. Coyne apologised for the absence of Mrs. Ford and family, owing to illness. Mr. Cave, responding said when they first came to Makahu they came among complete strangers, but, everybody gave them such a hearty welcome that he and his wife became friends with one and all. Mr. and Mrs. Cave were presented with a chiming oak clock. The singing of “For They are Jolly Good Fellows,” followed and cheers were given. The floor was ail that could be desired for dancing. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. J. Coyne, who kept things moving merrily. Dancing was carried on till an early hour tc excellent local music, and a tasty supper was provided, PERSONAL AND GENERAL. Sheep worrying has been going on ?n the district, a number of ewes and lambs suffering. It is hoped the destructive dogs will be caught. Nature is again appearing in its spring beauty. The willows are bursting into leaf and provide a beautiful sign! along tho river banks. Clematis is also in bloom, and is a picture among the green foliage. Mrs. Koberstein, who has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. W. Cave, has left for Kaimiro. Master Fat Ford, a pupil at the Stratword Technical High School, is an inmate of the Stratford hospital. Following Mr. W. Cave’s resignaUon. Mr. H. Dalgleish has been appointed chairman of the school committee. Mr. Blair (Stratford) has been appointed manager of the Makahu cheese factory. MOTONUI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Whatever magnetism was in the words “Hunt Club ball” was well exemplified on Thursday night, when it drew to the Motonui hall the record crowd of about 125 couples. Although the rain threatened to mar the proceedings, the crowd arrived before the night grew really boisterous, and when one was inside the ballroom all thoughts of the elements were entirely forgotten. For the ballroom was gaily decorated with red, white and green streamers, that drooped gracefully from the ceiling in an ingenious manner. The ballroom was further enhanced with a mass of greenery attractively placed around the walls. The supper-room with its tables of trifles, fruit salad, etc., was charmingly decorated with vari-ooloured streamers; the spring flowers in the many vases were an added attraction. Dancing in such a crowd was rather arduous at times but everyone had a most enjoyable time. Mr. B. H. Chaney (master of the hounds) said he was sorry that the president, Mr. Halcombe, could not attend to present the trophies. He called on Miss Peggy Halcombe to present the trophies. Mr. A. Webster, the rider of Passport, which won the first class race, received the trophy on behelp of Mr. A. Cole, who was absent. Mr. R. Hill, owner of Hilton, winner of the second class event, was heartily congratulated by Mr. Chaney. It showed how consistency could often materialise. In presenting Miss H. Cole, winner on Parekura, of the women’s race, and Miss Newton, owner of Lady Shimose, winner of the consolation, Mr. Chaney said women members were very keen. Mr. Chaney thanked Messrs. P. Cole and J. Robinson and others for the use of their properties for the point-to-point meeting. With alluring strains from McNeill’s orchestra, dancing was kept up to a late hour. Extras were played by Messrs. P. Munro, Davidson, J. Lawson, and N. Edwin. The duties of M.’sC. were capably carried out by Messrs J. Robinson and E. Hook. Mrs. Q. McKenzie is at present indisposed. Miss Q. Jones is teaching at Fitzroy school. Airs. E. Giddy is well on the way to ■complete recovery from her illness.