DISTRICT NEWS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXII, Issue 4348, 28 November 1921, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

HIKUTAIA. “HOME PARTY’’ ENTERTAINMENT. A novel and delightful entertainment was held in the Hikutaia Hall on Friday evening in aid of St. Mary’s Church fund, and’ incidentally to boost up Che votes of the Hikutaia t Queen, little Mary Bl,lis. The affair took the form of what the director, originator, and moving spirijt, Mr E. J. Walters, called a “home-party,” being a combination of pierrot and fare, such asi, Mi- Walters said, any household could arrange at home, and which ..would remove the need for the; querulous query, “Where is my wandering boy to-night ?*' The whole function was refreshingly original, distinctly creditable co the performers l , and immensely enjoyed by the audience was packed rigjht to the outer door. l,r would be invidious to make special mention of any of the local talent, but a word about - the one performer from outside, Mr G... Warren, of l Auckland, will not be out of place. Mr Warren is an accomplished artisjt’ in monologue, and gave some screamingly funny character sketches. The following are several of tlie items rendered], many of which were encored.

Mauriaena Minstrels, opening chorus, “Swanee” ; gags ; Lazy Mississippi (K. Tukukino and company) ; song, “Good-bye Hakaii” (N. Royal and Company) ; gags ; duet (Mrs Royal and K. Tukukino), “Nocturne” ; “Few * Funny Moments” witih E. J. Walters ; song, “You’re in style when you’re wearing a smile” (C. Elliott and company) ; Item by G, Warren (elocutionist) ; Novelty Number “Yonder in the Cornfield”; song. “Lucky Jim” (Walters and Company) ; song, “Chong” (Tukukino and Company) ; chorus “ Rio Nights ” ; gags ; song. “Banjo Girl” (G. Royal and Company) ; dance and song, “Beautiful Alannah”; song (selected), Agnes Royal; song, “Raggin’ Through the Rye” (A. Samson and Company); finale Act, Extravaganza, caste: L. 8., G. Royal; She, T. Samso?i; villian; ’ K. Tukukino; Policeman, W. Armour; Parson, A. Samson; Soloist, A. Royal. An enjoyable dance followed, a large number remaining to participate.

NGATEA. PARLIAMENTARY TOUR. The proposed Parliamentary tour of the Hauraki Plains was briefly discussed at a meeting of 1 the Ngatea Farmers’ Union on, Saturday, Mr W McDuff occupying the chair. Mr Davidson suggested asking tin Morrinsville Chamber of Commerce for full particulars of the proposed tour. Mr Clare thought tjhe Morrinsville people were not studying the Plains, as .they wanted the party to see the road from Morrinsville to Waitaka.ruru. The speaker thought, the party sjhould journey straight from Kaihere to Ngatea. Mr Davidson contended that Morrinsville was working for its own end for trade from Patetonga. He moved that the Union should seek fullest information regarding the tour and request that the party should visit Ngatea. The motion was seconded by M” Clare and was carried. [A meeting of delegates of the various bodies concerned will shortly be held in Paeroa, when full particulars will be arranged. We understand that St is the intention flor the Parliamentary delegation to go straight from. Kaihere to Ngatep, and lunch there, so that there will be ample opportunity of voicing the needs of the. Plains.—Ed. Gazette.) HALL WORKING BEE. The working bee organised for the purpose of filling in a low-lying portion of ground in front of the Ngatea Hall, so that the work of enlarging the building would be greatly, ffacilitated, was int'errupted on Satudray when one of the drays employed in carting clay from a near-by section was precipitated into one of the deep drains at the roadside. The horse was easily freed from the shafts, but the' removal of the heavy vehicle from the drain fentailed a great deal of time and hard labour, quite a number of “expert” advisers and interested (also uninterested) onlookers having congregated alt tjhe scene in the meantime. After several futile attempts the dray was eventually hauled out by manual labour, after horse power had failed. The workers continued with the work, and a portion of the hollow was filled in. THE FACTORY. The-milk supply to tftie Ngatea factory continues .to increase, and about 35 tons of. butter is made each week. One day’s outpu|t frequently exceeded five tons. The timber is arriving on the site for th'e erection of a ten-roomed bach and two four-roomed cottages for the factory employees. PIPIROA. ROAD METALLING. The metalling of the road between Pipiroa and Dalgety’s corner is progressing satisfactorily. Metal is n'ovz being put on the road from Dalgety’s corner to aid tlhe bad portion of road in* that vicinity should be in splendid order by next, winter. TURUA. A RUNAWAY. , A horse attached to a spring cart, standing outside a shop in Turua on Friday 1 , madly bolted up the street, but was pulled up before any great damage was done;