DISTRICT NEWS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 669, 20 September 1921, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS.

MAUKU.

On Friday evening last a concert and dance in aid of the piano fund, was held in the school, and despite the rain, there was a very good attendance, 'this fact undoubtedly proving that these concerts, which are held monthly, are becoming popular. Mr W. J. Moor occupied the chair,, and the programme opened with the singing of the National Anthem, after which the following items were rendered :—Pianoforte solo, Mrs Mitchell ; solo, Mrs W. Davies ; solo, Mrs Knight ; duet, Misses D ; . Knight and N. Cutfieid ; comic song, Mr A. Hill ; song, Mr E. Brook ; song, Mr W. Davies ; duet, Misses M. Hill and L.. Whitehead; recitation, Miss Camp-bell-Smith ; song, Mr C. Brook; comic Song, Mr L, Adams ; pianoforte solo, Miss V. Moor; recitation (comic): Mr L. Wilson. .

A vote of thanks to the performers was carried by acclamation, and after supper had been partaken of an adjournment to the other room was taken and dancing indulged in until the small hours of (the morning. Music for the dance was supplied by Mrs Mitchell, Misses Zinzan and E. Cutfieid. *

BALL AT MANUREWA.

AN ORIENTAL FEATURE. A most enjoyable function was held at Manurewa on Wednesday evening, the occasion being a children’s and adults’ Oriental ba!£, arranged by Miss Juckes. During the winter season, Miss Jukes has held dancing classes., which have been attended by' the young folk of Manurewa, Papakura and Papatoetoe. It was to fittingly celebrate the conclusion of a'successful season that this function was arranged, and much credit is due to the lady responsible for the successful) organisation of the ball, the arrangements leaving little to be desired. The children occupied the floor of the Manurewa Theatre from 7 to 9 p.m., and the “grown ups” from then on until “Auld Lang Syne” at 2 a.m. The cold, ctessic beauty of the new theatre was warmed* and enhanced by lavish decorations of coloured eleo trictric lights, festoons of ribbons, and much greenery, and the floor was in perfect order, and was appreciated by the 100 adult couples who danced to the strains of music from Hawthorn’s orchestra. With the onlookers the young people the attendnee was well over 300. Most of the children were in fancy dress, and quite a numof adults also took the opportunity to disport themselves in unconventional garb. There were several very beautiful Eastern dresses worn. A dainty supper was served, and altogether . the gathering can • be classed as one of the best of its kind yet held at-Manurewa.