PROVINCIAL NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 27 November 1907, Page 2

PROVINCIAL NEWS.

■ o (From Our Own Correspondents.) WAREA. The Cape Kgmont Horticultural Society held their mutual social on Wednesday evening. The night was line, and n goodly crowd gathered from nil along the coast. A very enjoyable time was spent hy all. During the evening a song was contributed by Mr.! J. Clarke. An appetising supper was handed round, and much appreciated. The music was supplied by Mr. D. Piiterson, while Mr. T. K. Larking acteil as M.C The annual meeting was also held the same night, Mr. James Burgess presiding. The balance-sheet disclosed a very satisfactory position. The receipt were ,t2O lis (id and the expenditure ,C2l 7s 2d, leaving a credit

balnnce of .15 4s 4d. The election of officers resulted:—President. Mr. J. Burgess; Patron, Mr. 11. Okey, M.H.R.; Vice-Presidents, Mesdames W. B. Clarke, Larking, Millar, Messrs. B. A. Layard, S. Pelham, W. M'Lachlan, and L. A. Bell; Committee, Mrs. 11. Corbett, W. B. Clarke, Sefton, Millar, Tjjirkin, Messrs. J. Burgess, S. Pclham, |F. Jenkins, ,1. Millar, 11. Pelliam, W. M'Lachlan, E. Bell, S. Wells, V. P. Robinson, B. Anderson, P. A. Potts, B. A. Layard, T. E. Larking. Mr. S. Sefton was re-elected secretary and Mr. W. 11. Keasberry auditor. Messrs. Bell Bros, have sold their Warea farm to Mr. Sawcll, of Bell Block, who takes possession shortly. Most of the Maoris in this district are away at Te Whiti's tangi! A brake belonging to Mr. J. West broke an axle and a spring here while conveying Maoris to .the tangi on Thursday afternoon. 'None of the

passengers was hurt. A wire was sent to Mr. J. Taylor, of Pungarehu, for assistance to convey the Maoris to Parihaka. On Sunday a large crowd of pakeba visitors passed through here en route to Parihaka, more than has ever been seen before.

MAKETAWA. Splendid weather has been experienced for several weeks now and everything is looking well, Farmers arc busy logging and burning and getting ready for turnip crops, and it is to be hoped that last year's visitation of the blight will not be repeated this season. The fruit trees show signs of an exceptionally heavy crop, no hard winds happening along while the bloom was on.. It

seems strange to mo that residents in town do not treat with those in the country in the mutter of a fruit supply —especially apples of all kinds. Last year tons must have been wasted, because the grower could not conveniently find a payable market. On Tuesday, 19th inst., the members of the lnglewood School Committee visited Norfolk Eoad (as per notification at the factory) to. confer with the local committee re the Hitter's apathy regarding the proposed technical classroom in lnglewood. Only two residents of the school district rolled up, various reasons being given for the paucity of the attendance, in which " Hue " predominated. It is to be hoped the lnglewood Committee will arrange for another meeting later on, so as to thoroughly test the feeling of the householders, of the Norfolk district regarding the movement, as there are many who are of the opinion that the object of the classroom is not properly recognised by the parents in the district under notice. A concert and dance was held in the Norfolk Eoad School on Friday last, 22nd instant, the proceeds of which are to be devoted to prizes for scholars. A line night and a worthy object drew a very large attendance, who fully appreciated the several items submitted. On Thursday, 21st instant, a large number of persons, young and old, responded to the invitation of Mr. and Mrs. W. Buckthought, junr., of Durham Road, to a party at their residence, the occasion being the eightieth anniversary of Mr. Buckthought's (senr.) birthday. Amusements of all kinds were indulged in, after which a most substantial supper was served, and to which full justice was done. Mr. Buckthought, senr., who carries his eighty years well, received all sorts of congratulations, and, in reply, thanked those present for their attendance; and also for their good wishes, In the course of his remarks, he stated that ha had arrived in the colony in the ship Lord William Benctick, and that he had

noticed that one of his shipmates—the late Mrs. Ben Wells—had recently been called to the Great Beyond. He pointed out to the young folk present the ups and downs the pioneers had to suffer in the early days; in fact his remarks, which were retrospective, were very interesting to all. After supper the amusements were again in full swing, and were kept up till daylight, everybody expressing themselves as much indebted to Mr. and Mrs Buckthought for the hospitality extended them, The potato blight has made its appearance this way, and opinions are divided re the matter, some declaring that it is of a different kind to what struck us last season. However that may be, it seems to be doing just as much damage.

DUDLEY ROAD. The promise of an exceptionally good programme for a worthy object, and a lovely moonlight night, drew a crowded house at the Dudley Road School on Friday last, 22nd inst. That those present were not disappointed was evidenced by the applause which each item produced, and though the programme was a long one, there were many who were sorry when it closed. Mr. Cone, the chairman of the Inglewood School Committee, was asked to preside, and, in a few pithy remarks, referred to the object of the entertainment, namely, "to find the committee's contributions to the proposed technical classroom in Inglewood." Miss Alexander, the school teacher, had coached the scholars in a number of items (action songs, physical drill, recitations, etc.), and is deserving of great credit for the manner in which her pupils fulfilled their parts. Mr. Leslie Mackie, of Kaimata, who is always willing to give assistance at such entertainments, greatly helped towards the evening's enjoyment with several Scotch comic (in character) songs, each item receiving an encore. The dancing by the Misses Todd to bagpipe music played by Mr. M'Kenzie, was well worth seeing, the dance, "Shan Trublias," by the elder, being very prettily executed. Mr. Roberts, of New Plymouth, who was on a visit to some friends in the district, caused great merriment with his short humorous recitations, and his whistling solo, also, was much appreciated. Sir. Sutherland, of Inglewood, played the necessary accompaniments for scvoral vocalists, and also assisted with the musical part for the dance which followed the concert. The programme submitted was as under:— Song, Mr. Brown (of Lopperton); ac-

lion song, infants; whistle solo, Mr. Roberts (of New Plymouth); song, Mrs. Johnston; song, Mr. L. Mackie (encored); dumb-bell exercises, junior boys; song, Miss Bridgeman; recitation, Master D. Todd; song, Mr. L. Broadmore; dance, "Shan Trnbhas," Miss Todd; song, Miss G. Simpson; song, Mr. L. Mackie (encored); physical drill, senior boys; recitation, Mr. Roberts; selection on bagpipes, Mr. M'Kenzie; action song, school children; song, Mr. Simpson; recitation, Mr. Roberta; dance (Highland fling)) the Misses Todd (2); song, Mr. Mackie (encored); recitation, Master F. Bridgeman; plantn-

tion songs by senior scholars; song, Mr. Brown; song, Miss G. Simpson. The New Zealand Anthem, by the school children, and "God Save the King," by the audience, closed a most successful and enjoyable evening's entertainment., hi some quarters it has been said that the country residents were apathetic regarding technical school accommodation in Inglewood, but it sems to me that a remark of that kind is uncalled for, when one notes that already the i Waiongona. Durham, Dudley, and Kaitnata School Committees have raised the amount required, and other committees are arranging entertainments for the same purpose. Mr. .1. Johnston, the manager of the local creamery, is, 1 understand, leaving us at the end of the present month, having received appointment under the Dairy Department as dairy inspector. Mr. Johnston has always taken g prominent pari in all matters In which the welfare of residents, both young and old, were connected, and his place will be hard to 1111. If wishes are to be counted, his success is fullv assured.