FAREWELL AT MOKAU

Taranaki Daily News, 30 June 1934, Page 2

FAREWELL AT MOKAU

MOWAT FAMILY LEAVES DISTRICT. SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. In the Mokau hall on Wednesday, a farewell social was tendered Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Mowat and family, who are leaving the district to take up farming in the Blenheim district. Mr. Mowat, who for the past 18 years has been manager of Mangatoi station on the Mokau River, is very well-known in the district. A large number of friends and residents were present. In presenting Mr. Mowat and family with a filled purse, Mr. W. J. McKeown, Mokau River, expressed regret that the Mowat family were leaving the district, and wished them every success in their new home. Mr. Mowat suitably replied. Dancing was indulged in to music supplied by Mrs. J. Beattie and Mr. L. Bryant, extras being played by Miss B. Sampson and Mr. H. Kendrick. Messrs. M. Pratt and C. Rogers were masters of ceremonies. Several novelty dances were held, the prizes going to Mrs. F. Widt and Mr. J. Scott, balloon dance; Miss J. Mowat and Mr. J. Christofell, Monte Carlo; Miss H. Cartwright and Mr. P. Randall, lucky spot. The final function to assist the Mokau candidate in the queen carnival was held in the Mokau hall on Saturday evening. It proved a great success, and about £lO was raised; The Anglican church carnival has proved popular in the parish, and although Miss Rattenbury (the Mokau candidate), is only in fourth position, it is hoped that the proceeds from this function will greatly assist her. Music was supplied by the ladies of the district. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Mrs. B. Lake and Mr. P. Lake. A competition for a cake was won by Miss J. Rattenbury, Mahoenui. Mr. M. Williscroft was master of ceremonies.

The third of a series of euchre parties was held in the Mokau school on Monday, and was well attended. The ladies’ prize for the evening was won by Mrs. C. W. Powell, with 11 points. The men’s prize went to Mr. P. Dover, with 8J points. Mrs. F. Northern, Mokau, is spending a short holiday in New Plymouth. Mrs. P. Hansen has left on a holiday to Whangarei as the guest of her mother. Mrs. N. Clifton has returned from Auckland.

Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Black are staying at New Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. G. Scott and family have returned from Opunake. Mrs. T. Piko has returned from New Plymouth.