COUNTRY NEWS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2736, 15 February 1910, Page 3

COUNTRY NEWS.

SOCIAL AT MOTU. [From Our Own Correspondent.] Last Friday •evening the residents of Motu and Whakaran entertained at a social evening Miss Creba, niece of Mr. W. I). iS. MacDonald, M. 8., and Mr. N. J. Hansen, son of Mr. C. Hansen, both esteemed residents of the district, as a token of respect on tho eve ot their marriage. The P.K.H. Company’s woolshed, used for the occasion, was tastefully decorated with greenery and hunting. As evidence of the universal popularity of the guests, fully 30 couples assembled and assisted in spending a very enjoyable evening of dancing and singing. Although the weather was -warm, the arrangements were such that the shed was kept cool and pleasant. 'Miss Wright, of Canterbury, contributed several much-ap-preciated well-rendered songs. Mr. Derecourt acted as M.C.. and Mr. C. Smith in his usual excellent manner officiated at the piano. A number of extras were played by several of the ladies. After supper, Mr. Bridge, in a few words on behalf of those present, expressed their pleasure at having the privilege of entertaining just before their marriage the guests of the evening. Both were universally respected and without exception all were eager to show their hearty good-will and well wishes towards them both. The couple intend making their home- in Motu, Mr. Hansen having erected a very nice house on a terrace overlooking the village. The company wished them a long, useful, prosperous and happy married life. Mr. Hansen, on behalf of Miss Creba and himself, briefly responded, expressing great pleasure, with the friendship manifested and good wishes (expressed. They would long remember with joy the pleasant evening thus spent with some of their friends, and trusted that the true spirit of friendship would ever be found abounding amongst them. To the ladies and others who helped were due their special gratitude for providing so bountifully to- supply the various needs of the evening. Dancing was -then' resumed until daylight. Before dispersing, “Auld Lang Syne” was heartily sung, and cheers lustily given for the parting guests, thus bringing to -a- close another of those pleasant social evenings for which Motu is becoming well known.