DISTRICT NEWS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 685, 18 November 1921, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

TUAKAU. At the beginning of this week a magnificent crop of hay was cat by a local farmer, and is now safely cocked, the great number of cocks evidencing the heaviness of the crop. This is just another small instance that supports and justifies the proud fact of Tuakau having within its confines the best and most thorough farmer in the Waikato. An ordinary far. mer could get the same (return off his present area that he now does off the whole if he fanned his holding in the same manner that this luakau resident does. The bathos of life was rather vividly illustrated on Wednesday night. A,t a station not a hundred miles from here a couple, married that af. ternoon, boarded the 6 p.m., southbound ttrain, to the accompaniment of a running fire of confqtti and joyous chaffing. The rosy future, bright with promise of joy and bliss —an unknown land' of rich content to be explored in perfect happiness and communion—lay strejtched in golden gloi/y before them.' And then the jarring, ugly, brutal, cruel, hideous -realities of life blazed into present being only a couple of steps from the wedded couple as a personal friend of the bridegroom .attempted to board the train; ..the station officials, the would-be passenger, and an onlooker became mixed up in a disgracef al fistic encounter that ended disastrously for the lone man. The crowd of residents who had gathered to see the first incident, left the station with saddened, thoughtful mien, wondering a,t the blind, self-deluding propensities of human nature, and acknowledging the immeasurable compensations of a future unknown, with the beacon of hope throwing through the vistas of time a rosy ligh£ that shades out all but what we would wish to see.. WEDNESDAY’S CONCERT. A real treat was enjoyed by those who had thegoodfortune to attend the concert at Tuakau on the 9th November, promoted by Mesdames Finch, Rapson and Prescott. For some time past the Ladies’ Guild has been’ actively engaged in raisingmoney to build a Bicarage, and the concert was to assist (this object by providing funds far a “sweets stall’ at the fortcoming bazaar. The stormy evening prevented many from attending, which was unfortunate, not only because the receipts sufferd but people missed the opportunity of en. joyinig one of the best entertain, ments given in Tuakau. The Tuakau ‘rendered several items, which were much appreciated. The singing of Mesdames Vaughan, Durrant, Hewitt and Frost, and' Miss E. Leaman, was thoroughly enjoyed. Misn L. McGahao played a pianoforte selection with expression and skill. The Rev. Vaughan treated the audience to some Splendid recitations. Rev. Turner gave delight to all, especially the youngsters, his comic songs, ventriloquism, and his marionette “Claude” affording much amusement. Messrs Peat and Lowe sang with pleasing effect, the approval of the audience being manifested by hearty applause and (the encores demanded from all the performers. Refreshments werep rovided by the ladies of the Guild, and after -satisfying, the inner man the gay and festive enjoyed a few hours dancing, the music being supplied mainly by Mr Lowe, who seems to thoroughly en. joy giving pleasure to others. ST. JOHN’S FANCY FAIR. On Wednesday and Thursday next, November 23rd and 24th, a monster Fancy Fair, in aid of St. John’s Vicarage Fund, will be held’ in Revell’s Hall, Tuakau. There will be competitions of all kinds, raffles, surprise packets, weight-guessing competitions, and last but ndt least, a huge Christmas tree. The object is indeed a worthy one, and one which should not lack public support. For further particulars our advertising columns.

GLENBROOK. One of the most successful affairs of ,the season took place last Thursday ki the hall, when the Hockey Club held a dance. There was a good number present, dancers coming from most of the outlying districts. The hall and supper room were very niceiy decorated, the tables especially showing up well with vases of beautiful red roses and streamers of red and black ribbons, the club’s colors. The members of the club wish to tender their thanks to the Ladies’ Hockey Club for the trouble they went to in making the decorations so effective. Splendid music was supplied; by Messrs Tong and Webster, with extras by Misses Webster, Deveraeux, Mrs Dromgool and Mr Hay. The dancing was kept up till “early In the mom,” (the floor being in the best of order. One of the objects of the dance was the presentation of the “Guest Shield,” which our boys defended so successfully, and great indignation was expressed at the non-appearance of the Pukekohe representatives, who were to perform the ceremony, CRICKET. The opening match of the season took place at Glenbrook on Saturday last, when a team journeyed from Pukekohe to try conclusions with the local team. The match resulted : Glenbrook 29, Pukekohe 25. The Gienbrook Club is taking great interest in the game, and has put down a splendid concrete pitch. Both teams were new to the fast pitch, which probably accounts for the low scores. TENNIS. The public tennis cour-,t is nearing completion, and the residents are looking forward to a big opening shortly. Some of the private eouqts have been in full swing for some time and all the players are showing good form.