WAIAU PA.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 3, Issue 252, 1 December 1914, Page 3

WAIAU PA.

A plain and fancy dress ball was held in Waiau on the 20th met., in aid of the Belgian Relief Fund, and Mr Cole and Mr N. Lemming are to be complimented on the successful way in which they performed their duties as organisers. Mr P. Clark acted as M.C., while Messrs McLaren Broß kindly provided the music. Hongs wu-e contributed by Mrs Robinson, Mr Free and Mr Roper. Mr Davy was called upon to make a speech. He thanked the audience for their attendance, and said that a suggesiion had been made that a dance should be held fortnightly in aid of the Belgian Fund. Three cheers were heartily given for the Belgians. The proceeds for the evening amounted to £3 7s 6d. The wearers of fancy dresses included: MLs Maloney, Gipsy; Mrs K. Clark, Night; Miss Mapp, Sunflower; Miss Rose, Spring; Miss R. Clarke, Summer; Miss N. Clarke, Britannia; Miss V. Clarke, Bluebell; Miss Meelick, Queen of Diamonds; Mr Willie Kobinson, Huntsman; Mr Cole, Clown; Mr N. Learning, Cowboy; Mr Mapp, Tennis; Mr P. Clark,

Territorial; Mr J. Learning, Coon; ' Mr J. Kobinson, Indian; and Mr Robinson, Cadet. As usual a splendid supper wss provided by the ladies, and dsneing was kept up till the early houre, when all left fully satisfied (hat they had spent a jolly evening. Waiau, like most places, is suffering from the want of rain. Light thowers have fallen during the past week, but wind being pi-eva-

lent little remains (o be seen of the rain. Maoy settlers are very short of water for their stock, but a boring machine h expected to arrive shortly for boring operations. The oat. crops are very pcor in comparison with other years. Mr A. Moore has the best lucking paddock of oats to be seen on the Waiau.

A meeting was held in' the school on Monday of last week re the building of the hall. Owing to the outbreak of the war this building has been held up, but the committee are not goicg to let the matter drop. A hall is badly needed as the district has grown to such an extent that residents rind the school too small for social gathering?. Mr C. J. Clarka is opening a general store and this will provide a long felt want in this district. Mr Clarke can be assured that he will receive his fair share of patronage. Anglican services are to be held once a month by the Vicar of Pukekohe in the Presbyterian Church.