DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14583, 4 February 1921, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS

RiVEA RC AD, PJC.ARUAWAHtA. A Farewell. Prior In leaving this district lo rel;;:*!i to Ins home in London. Mr All Hrown. who for the past three years Las been respectively in the employment of Messrs IL M. Msborne. It. IL Galloway and L-'ull.am Bros., was, a! Ihe home of Mr and Mrs John Leith, Liver rood, presenleil with a handsome pair of military hair-hrnshes. The presentalion was made by Mr K. M. Leek, who roncimled by wishing him every success. A very enjoyable evening was ,-oenl in games, eh-., finishing up with' a supper of hand-imole dainties ami lb; snging of "lie's a jolly good fellow." Among limse present were Misses it. Olid li. Allport, (i. and L. Leek, It. B• •Ii ,;i,'d Laurie Sullivan. Mis L. N. While, Mr and Mrs A. Broiiali, Mr ami Mrs It. St ewes. Mr and Mrs F. M. Leek, Messrs r. Fort lyre, (i, Dempster, L. idapsliaw, \V. Maeltonabl. Sian. Dorset, A. Smith, and V. Thomas. Annual Picnic. The first annual pimic of the Biver road scl tiers was held on Anniversary 1 ay in a paddock kindly lent for the purpose by Mr F. M. Leek. The arrangements were ably carrier! out by Mrs T. Paterson and Mrs U'Conncll, lo whom much credit is due. During the afternoon Mr Leek was presenleil with a miniature cinematograph machine, and Mrs Deck with a handsome jam dish. Various sports were indulged in at |.!;e conclusion of which it was unanimously carried Dial a Vote of thanks bo sent lo Messrs Cavauagh Bros., storekeepers, Ngaruawahia, fur their donation of sweets, etc. Following is the list, of prize-win-ners;—Little hoys’ race, 11. Leek J, T. Paterson 2: little girls’ race, .1. Paterson i, W. Harold 2; boys’ race, L. Hood 1, T. Patterson 2; big boys, races ,L Brough 1, W. Brough 2; L. Leek i, C. Brough 2; young ladies’ race, B. Clark i, C. Leek 2; married men’s race, N. Speedy 1, L. Seflou 2; married ladies' race, Mrs Bell 1, Mrs Brough 2: old maids' race, B. Allport 1. C. Allpurl 2. WAITETUNA—RAGLAN. Hot Weather. Very hot weather has been experiin Baa lan of lab 1 , and the bathing emdosiiro has proved a great boon it'll lo visitors ami residents, au,j has been liberally patronised. Feed for Cows. The reaper and binder is busy (nvouglmnl the dislricl, and should this v eallier continue all suppliers who have not pul in extra feed fur their cows will have received the biggest of their cheques this season. Opening of Hall. The Tc Uku Soldiers’ Memorial Hull was formally opened on Sunday last, in the presence of a large crowd. The proceedings look the form of a combined religious service (Congregational and Ai glican ), commencing with hymns amt player, followed by an address and the unveiling of a roll of honour by Bcv. Canon McFarland. An address was given by Bcv. A. M. Costan. The hall was prettily decorated with nikau and Mowers. 'An orchestra, which was coin - pi seti iVt ’piano and four violins, was ably conducted by Mr Peart, sour. TE AROHA. Personal. Mr It. G. 1 irwilm y, of Taurnarumii, and formerly of Te Aruba, lias taken charge of tin; local branch of the Fanners’ Auctioneering Company, in succession to Mr C. Andrews, who will proceed to Auckland lo lake charge of the Firm’s branch in that city. Mr Thomas, manager at Tc Aruba for the Northern Steamship Company, lias received notice of his transfer to j Auckland. Mr Thomas has been a i decided acquisition lo the town in ] social, municipal, and comrncrty** 1 affairs. Cricket. Tc A rob a cricket 10 ,- ln su fferecl defeat at Thames oq *’ at iirday last, j c Arolia, in their p, rs t innings, made i), and riiauiPs oi. In their second mmnss Tc Arolia made G 5, and Thames 1 i 7. Bowls. Six teams represented Te Arolia, at Thames, on Saturday last. The results were :t I heads played); Te Arolia, : I*7 points : Thames. 175 points. It is j fo he hoped that Thames will try and arrange a return match.