KORITO.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16591, 13 November 1919, Page 3

KORITO.

FROM OtJE OWN COfIRESPONDENT. Nov. 11.—There was a very large attendance at the Korito schoolroom on Friday evening, November 7, 1919. when friends gathered from far ana near to bid farewell to some of the oldest and most respected of our settlers, namely, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Ansford and family, who are leaving for Turua, Thames Valley, next week. Both Sir. and Mrs. Ansford have lived in these parts almost all their lives and it was with deep regret that wo heard they had sold out and intended leaving us:, for there is nobody in the district who will be more missed. The Mayor and Mayoress of Inglewood were present, and thp Mayor, in a very appropriate speech, referred to the many good qualities of the Ansford family. He said he had known Mr. and Mrs. Ansford almost as long as he had known himself, and you would not find a nicer family anywhere, and that one had only to go to Ansford’e to be sure of a warm welcome and a cup of tea; in fact, in many cases Ansford’s home was looked upon as a halfway house. On behalf of their many friends of Korito and Albert Road, Mr. Sutherland wished them every success in them new venture, and hoped to see I them back again in two years’ time to retire. He then presented Mr. and Mrs. Ansford and family with a. handsome silver tea service suitably inscribed. “For they are Jolly Good Fellows,” was then sung, and three cheers given. Mr. Ansford, in responding, said it was quite true that, as Mr. Sutherland had said ; he quite expected to be back again in another two years. He said he was not a good hand at speechmaking, but lie was very very sory to be leaving us. .

Supper was then handed_ round by the Indies, and dancing was,indulged in till the early hours. The Mayor and Mr. Geddas, of Inglewood, contributed songs, which were much enjoyed. Miss Flora Adams danced the Highland fling, and the applause she received showed how greatly it was appreciated. Three hearty cheers were given for Miss Minnie Ansford, who. in her usual well-known stylo, played the last dance. The duties of M.C. were ably carried out by Messrs. Olson and Gemhoefer, who kept things going with a swing.