DISTRICT NEWS.

Kaipara and Waitemata Echo, 24 July 1919, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

KAUKAPAKAPA.

| OWN CORRESPONDENT |

On Saturday last Kaukapakapa was en fete for the Peace Celebrations. At 2.30 p.m. the children with their parents gathered in the Public Hall, which was speedily filled. The children gave an exhibition of fancy marching which was much enjoyed by all, and also sang " Britannia the Pride of the Ocean." The children's performance reflected great credit upon their teachers. Games were then indulged in until tea time, and it was a sight worth going a long way for to see the zest and enthusiasm with which one and all entered into the spirit of the festivities. At 4.30 the children sat to a splendid tea. The tables had been beautifully decorated, and were heavily, laden with good things. After the children had thoroughly satisfied themselves, the adults sat down to tea, while the children played games or gathered round the gramaphone, kindly lent by Mr Blackmoore. At last tea was over, and Mr Dye in a few appropriate words referred to the occasion for which the festivities had been arranged. He spoke of the sacrifices made by the '' boys" on our behalf, and trusted that the peace made would be a lasting one. Mr Pace also spoke briefly, and said that as the children had done their part so w rell in . helping to win the war by their collecting and making comforts for the soldiers, it was only fair that they should have their part in the peace rejoicings. He also said that a further tribute was necessary to remind us of what had passed and what our boys had done. That day and even its memories might pass away, but the district must arrange to show in some concrete and lasting form their gratitude. Later in the evening an adjournment was made to the Pound, where a huge bonfire had been built, and a .plentiful Supply of all sorts of fireworks provided. A dance was afterwards held in the Hall, and concluded a very successful function, everybody from the youngest to the oldest having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. One item that must not be forgotten was a splendid large iced Peace Cake, a slice of which was given to all,