DISTRICT NEWS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXV, Issue 4691, 28 April 1924, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

WAITAKARURU. TENNIS BALL. About a hundred ladies and gentlemen attended the first annual ball organised by the Waitakaruru Tennis Cl.ib, held in the hall on Wednesday evening. Few indeed had cause to express anything but satisfaction an ) appreciaiton for the arrangements made to ensure tlieir enjoyment. The inferior of the hall, usually so drea r , was sc transformed as to be unrecognisable Paper streamer# in the colours of the club, pale blue and cream, blended harmoniously with the lycopodium, which was was hung from the ceiling and adorned the walls, making the place t veritable fairyland. The pale electric lighting effects heightened the illusion, making an ideal ballroom. The next fa-dor to success was the splendid orchestral music, which proved unique attraction to the function, ami an irresistible call to the dancei;-, and it was only the approach of daylight mat dispelled the spirit of carnival,. Although the function was late in starting, due to the bad roads delaying the orchestra on its journey from Mercer, the ball was kept going steadily, not a hitch occurring. Great credit is reflected on the committee responsible, and it is hoped that their efforts will be crowned with financial success. NGATEA. SCHOOL CONCERT, Not for a very long time was the hall so filled as it was on Thursday evening on the occasion of the conceit given by the pupils of Ike Ngatea School in an effort to raise funds for school improvements, nor has there bc-'-n gathered such an appreciative audience. From the opening piano-' forte duet by Miss M. Miss C. Vowles to the closing chorus at the end of the first part each of the 20 items deserved and received generous applause. The second part of the programme comprised' items l>y Mrs McLean and Miss K. Miller, of Turua, Miss Wallace, of Kaihere. Mr Brooker, of- Ngatea, and Mrs Bathgate, cf Trames. HALL COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Ngatea Hall Society was held on Saturday evenin '. Die secretary showed a balancesheet as prepared from the late secretarybooks, and on the motion of Mr Davidson, seconded by Mr Hayward, it was decided to send Mr C. G. Mellor a letter expressing the S<'ci"ty\ satisfaction and appreciatjoa of the manner in which he had fulfilled the duties of secretary. It was agreed to recommend to the incoming committee to appoint a new caretaker. Mr W. G. Clare was asked to rcpoi: on the matter of improving the facilities for preparing supper. It was suggested that either an electric or a chip heater should be installed, an.l that alternative estimates for a leanto ami a detached kitchen be called. It was decided that the matter' of a stall should be held oyer until the general meeting, and that stringent conditions be drawn up.