DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 89, Issue 13891, 17 October 1918, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS

MORRINSVILLE. CATHOLIC SOCIAL. The Catholic social, which was held last week, proved a most enjoyable function. Dance music was supplied by .Mrs Pettit, Misses K. and A. O'Brien, Philpott, Resta and Holt, and Mr E. Sp#ott. Messrs S. Bain and JSepie were the M's.C, whilst Mr Ryan carried out the secretarial duties. Songs were rendered by Miss C. Sprott and Mr Redwood. A queen of the social voting competition was held, the following being nominated:—Mrs Cleghorn, .Misses 10. O'Brien, D. Glynn, E. \luray and L. Evans. At midnight the result was declared, Miss O'Brien heading the poll. The queen was presented with a rose bowl. RED CROSS CAMPAIGN. The proceeds of the surprise packet stall amounted to £9 7s 7d. The picturesque atlas was won by Mr Cane, Paeroa. The amount taken at the Red Cross stall on Friday was £lB 3s. The tabic centre was won by Mrs Thynne, the box of sweets by Mrs Jamieson, and the cake by Mr Moffat. The net proceeds from the Paddy's Market amounted to £309 16s Bd.

WALTON. THE ttAVY LEAGUE. The president of the Morrinsville sub-branch of the Navy League, Mr F. Warner, attended at Walton on Friday for the purpose of explaining the object of the league. Instead of a formal meeting, a dance had l>een arranged, at which some 50 couples were present. Mr Warner described the League as a permanent institution, having, as its primary object, the maintenance of our national and Imperial policy, the command of the sea, and feo encourage teaching in schools the vital importance to the Empire of sea power. Forty years ago the women of Germany formed the nucleus of a German Navy league, as a direct result of which the German Navy, through the successful organisation of their government, had grown from a mere cipher to the second greatest naval power in the world. He touched upon the disaster that would certainly have befallen this Dominion had the Navy not been absolutely in readiness in August, 1914. As an old bluejacket he was able to give some interesting descriptions of the life on board a Dreadnought in support of his contention that the British sailor is the hardiest and most perfectly disciplined member of the race , And it behoved them to make preparation to 4'en'ace these men in the future generation, by inculcating in the minds of their youth, through naval history and modern examples, the correct use of sea power, by doing all in their power to better the conditions under which the sailors live, and by eliminating aliens from the personnel of the Mercantile Marine. He cited examples of what the League had done in these particular cases,' and of what they were doing for the dependents of sailors, the widows and orphans; and, in concluson, urged all present to keep foremost in mind the duty they owed to those silent guardians of our shores, and to those brave men who again and apain freely encountered dangers of the V boats for their protection and welfare.

OHAUPO. A FAREWELL GATHERING. An evening was tendered to Mr and Mrs Budd at the residence of Mr and Mrs Pickett, prior to their departure for Morrinsville. Songe were given by Mesdames Budd and Sprowl, and Messrs Budd, True and Graham. Supper was provided by the hostess, which was done full justice to. The toast of "The King" was proposed by Mr Pickett "Our Guests" by Mr True, and "The Boys at the Front" by Mr Graham. A pleasant evening came to a close just before midnight by the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." A farewell social was tendered to Private Ted Ennion, of the 45th Reinforcements, who is on his final leave, by the Ohaupo Soldiers' Farewell Committee. Private Ennion, who previous to going into camp, was on the staff of the local branch of the Farmers' Auc. tioneering Company, was very popular both in his civil and business" life, and a large crowd assembled to bid him farewell. Mr Geo. Bailley made the presentations on behalf of the Farmers' Auctioneering staff of a pipe and tobacco pouch on behalf of the public, a soldiers' shaving outfit, and a hussif from the Red v Cross ladies. In calling for three cheerß for Pvte. Ennion, Mr Bailley expressed the wish of all that he would soon be back among us. All then joined in singing "For He's a. Jolly Good Fellow." Mr True delighted the assemblage with a comic song entitled "My Wife's Cake. Music for the dancing was supplied bv Mr Brown .and the nunner was provided by the ladies. Mr Kemn and Sprowl made efficient M's.C.

NGAHINEPOURI-TUHIKARAMEA. FARMING MATTERS. The occasional rain showers, interspersed with bright warm davs, has renewed the face of nature, and evervvrherc the fields are lovelv; "the flowers appear on the earth, the time of the singing of birds is come." But with the coming 0 f spring also comes the added duties for the farmers; work is never done. Most farmers are now making preparation for the autumn and winter supply of feed. Ploughing operations are general, and considerable areas will be sown of rape and swedes, although the price of these seeds has reached an abnormal figure. In this respect it might have to come that instead of depending on procuring it from the merchant, each farmer could }>roduce, at any rate, enough seed for lis own use, and by this means get a more reliable seed. RED CROSS CONCERT. An entertainment was held on Friday evening, in aid of the Red Cross Funds. There was a large gathering, and the proceeds amounted to about £l2. The programme was as follows: Pianoforte solo, "The Rosary," by Miss Watson; songs, "The Grenadiers," "On the Coast of Malabar," "Th e Blue Dragoons," and "Up from Somerset"; songs, "I Wish I had Some One to Love Me" and "Nancy Loe," Mr A. Livingstone. The playotte. "A Man in the House" by T. Scohle Cornish, was then given by local talent under the direction of Mis* Tela, Carey. The following was the list of characters: Miss J. Pankhard (sufFrap'tte), Miss I. H. Carey; Miss S. Scrivette (suffragette), Miss A. Reid; Miss M. Millton (Miss Plankhard's niece), Miss M. Tomnkins; Miss M. Bennett ihouscmnid), Miss T. A. Penwarden; General Lawrence (old friend of Miss Plankhnrd). Miss D. M. Clarey; Mr Reginald E. De Vere (in love with Miss Milton), Mr W. Reid; Mr Bob Tovpin (in love with Miss Bennett), Mr T. E. Carey. The whole performance was much appreciated, and reflected much eredit on the performers, more especially on Mips Ctircv, '.'hn had schooled the , various characters in the piece. Especially good was the part taken by Miss J). Carey, as General but the whole performance justifies the hope that we shall have in the future further appearances from them. The ladv performers were each presented with handsome bouquets, find many congratulations were given afterwards. i The entertainment closed with the pineing of the National Anthef, after which refreshments were handed round, and dancing was engaged in for several heart.