DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 333, 8 March 1910, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS

(From Our Own Correspondents). I EUMOXT VILLAtIJ-:. A quiet but pretty wedding was solemnised in the Village on Wednesday last, when Mr. Joseph KiLpa trick, son of Mr. "A. Kilpatrick, of Waiongona, was united in the holy bonds of matrimony to Ella, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill, of Egmont Village. The ceremony' took place at the residence of the bride's parents and was con. ducted by the Rev. Davis. The bride, who was becomingly attired in cream striped voile, trimmed with silk insertion and white satin bows, and carried a shower bouquet, was given away r oy her father. Miss Beatrice Hill, the sister of the bride, acted as bridesmaid and wore a cream dress and picture hat. Mr. S. Kilpatrick, brother of the bridegroom, filled the role of best num. After the ceremony the guests sat down to a sumptuous wedding breakfast and the usual toasts were honored. To the Rev. Davis was entrusted the toast of ''The .Bride and Bridegroom," and Mr. Kilpatrick responded. Mr. J. Hill proposed "The Parents of the Bridegroom" and Mr. T. Orr "The Parents of the Bride," and Messrs Kilpatrick and Hill suitably responded. Mr. Percy Yates \ toasted ''The Bridesmaid," and Mr. S. Kilpatrick responded feelingly on her behalf. The happy couple left for the Waiongona station, thereby evading a crowd of well-wishers at Inglewood, en route ior Auckland for their honeymoon, followed by the old boots and best wishes of their friends. In the evening the famous tin-can band awoke the echoes with their "tuneful song'" the most noticeable instrument being a human fog-horn. Although their numbers were reduced by signs of a heavy rain .storm, the band put a very attractive programme before a sympathetic audience, and it is authoritatively stated that the sweet strains were heard in Inglewood. Exhausted by their exertions, they did full justice to the good things provided by Mr. Hill, and having honored the bride and bridegroom gave a concluding item even more strenuous than the previous ones. i On Thursday last the annual school picnic and sports gathering was held in the schoool grounds under the auspices of the Egmont Village Athletic Club. The children were all given a free tea, and were exceptionally well catered for, and were also liberally treated with regard to .prizes and races. Altogether, a most enjoyable day was spent, and everything went off well, thanks to the energetic secretary, Mr. George Foster, and an indefatigable committee. The thanks of the club are also du e to those ladies who, during the whole of the afternoon, waited at tho tea-table and dispensed refreshments alike to spectators and competitors. Appended are the results of the v*rrous events: Judging weight of sheep, Messrs L. Jury, F. Cheffings and N. S. James tied and divided tie prize; potato race, F. Crossman 1; sack race, D. Price 1 (Pi. G. Marsh led to within a few yards of the post when he fell and enabled the -winner to pass him); ladies' nail-driving competition, Mrs. H. Olson 1; throwing the cricket ball, L. Jury (SSyds 2ft 6in) T; stepping the chain, geiits, Mr. M. Martin 1; stepping the chain, ladies, Miss I. Andrews 1; wrestling (Cumberland style), 12st 71b and under, J. Patterson 1, G. Brett 2. There were tnree other entries, viz., Fenton, A. Burrows and L. Jury. First round. J. Patterson beat Fenton and G. Brett beat L. Jury, A. Burrows having a bye; second round, J. Patterson beat A. Burrows, G. Brett a bye; final, J. Patterson beat G. Brett. This bout was very strenuous and was perhaps the most exciting event of the day. Naildriving, gents, H. L. Marsh 1; ladies' race, Mrs. R. G. Marsh 1; 100 yds handicap, F. Crossman 1, W. E. Orr 2. An interesting and exciting event, which was not advertised, was a race which took the form of a match between R. G. Burrows and W. Batten. The race resulted in a dead heat, and was re-run, when Batten got up in the last few yards and won by six inches. In the evening a concert was held, when the following programme was placed before an appreciative and at times decidedly enthusiastic audience, who, however, were held well in hand •by an efficient chairman, Mr. A. Morton:—Overture, Mr. G. Marsh's orchestra; song, Mr. A. Taylor; song, Mr. Earp (encored); reading, Mr. A. Morton; song, Miss Giddy; song, "Mr. 0. Kinsella; song, Mr. F. Sclvicker; song, Mr. A. Chong; song, Mrs. Mcßeth: song, Mr. Harding; song, Mr. Pegg; song, Mr. A. Taylor; song, Mr. Inman; song, Mr. Earp (encored); song, Mrs. Brown; song, Mr. Harding; song, Mr. H. Taylor (encored); song, Mr. Fenton; song, Miss Brebby; and song, Mr. Barriball. The programme was concluded by the singing of the National Anthem, and the floor was then cleared and dancing indulged in. The music was supplied by Mr. George Marsh's orchestra, and under the direction of Mr. A. Chong as M.C., "all went merry as a marriage r oell."

Several "good men and true" from this district have been called on to render their services to the country in the jury box at New Plymouth this week. Members and patronisers of our last year's Mutual Improvement Society should be well versed in court procedure and quite at home in the jury box. A nasty accident, which might have been attended with serious results, took place in the Village on Thursday night. Owing to a young horse which he was driving taking fright, Mr. B. Herbert and Mr. J. Tarry collided. None of the occupants of the conveyance was hurt, but Mr. Herbert's gig was broken. Both Mr. Herbert and Mr. Tarry are to be congratulated on their lucky escape. Despite late hours and Thursday sev. ral local residents journeyed citywards on Friday to hear the famous "Scarlet Troubadours." INGLEWOOD. The annual concert at Inglewood in connection with the swimming competitions was held in the local hall on Friday night, and was very successful, so far as the various items were concerned, but extremely disappointing in regard to the attendance, which was very meagre. This was undoubtedly due to the failure of the committee to properly advertise the event, for very few of the residents were aware of the nature of the programme or the variety of attractions "presented. It cam scarcely therefore be a matter for surprise that so few put in an appearance. It is hoped that next year's arrangements will be better, and that a crowded house, with correspondingly larger receipts, will be a fitting finale to the excellent sports provided at the baths. The local talent was well represented by Mrs. Roberts. Mr. J. E. Matthews and Mr. Sutherland, each contributing excellent items, which were greatly ap-

predated, while Mr. Currie gave two humorous recitations which served" to keep flic audience in a simmer of merriment. The "star'* of the evening was Miss Rosalie llandlry. of Xcw Plymouth, j who had been specially engaged for the occasion. This youn:' lady has' a very •pleasing stage manner, and this, combined with her excellent singing of several difficult items, served to establish her as a popular favorite from the outset. She has a sweet and pure soprano voice of great power, and so well controlled that an infinite variety of expression is given to her items with the greatest ease. This was well illustrated in her rendering of "Love, the Ped-. lar," a song which abounds in high sustained notes and difficult vocal passages demanding varying interpretations, the pathetic, parts being so well depicted as the more florid portions were brilliantly executed. She was rewarded with an encore, and in response sang "The Little Irish Girl," a pretty song with a humorous turn which delighted the "gods." In the second part she gave an excellent rendering of "Because' and for an encore "Rosalie." Recalled again, she bowed her acknowledgments. Two young ladies whose names I regret I did not catch contributed very cleverly some Scotch dances to the bagpipe 'accompaniment, and the local orchestra also contributed selections at the opening o'i each part of the pro- \ gramme. Mr. J. Sutherland capably sustained the duties of accompanist during the evening.