DANNEVIRKE.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 18, 2 November 1910, Page 65

DANNEVIRKE.

October 29. Active workers are busily engaged in preparing for two bazaars, which are to take place in the near future. One is in aid of the Presbyterian Church funds

and the other in aid of the Fire Brigade, both equally popular and worthy objects. The proposal to erect a Town Hall was carried by a considerable majority.

A eomnittee of those favourable to the proposal left no stone trnttrrned io aoeure a Mige port, and scoured the country in motor ears and esb«, pinking ■p a busy housewife here and there and whirling her off to record her vote, returning her in the shortest possible space of time. The reward for all this energy was a majority of over 100 in favour of the proposal to raise a loan of £BOOO to erect a Town Hall ami procure a site. The “Messiah” practice* are beginning to show some improvement as a result of the eara and work put into them by the conductor, orchestra, and chorus, and ■the final result should prove to be a rare treat when produced T»y our local singers in December. Mrs. Bickford was tendered a complimentary euchre party last week by a number of friends anxious to support her in her candidature for a world's tour. There was a large muster of players at the tennis courts on the opening day, and a dainty afternoon tea was provided by Mrs. Bickford ansi much appreciated by players and spectators. Personal. Mrs. Somerville is visiting Wellington. Mrs. G. W. Wright is on a visit to Napier. Miss R. Jenssen is visiting Dannevirke. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Bell, of “Riverlands/’ Blenheim, passed through on their way to Napier. A branch of the Girls' Friendly Society has been farmed here, and the number of members and candidates for membership is steadily increasing. Mr. and Mrs. Morris are still in Dannevirke, and are staying a' Hotel.

LORIS.