DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIII, Issue 168, 25 October 1910, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

MAKETAWA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Norfolk Road School concert, in aid of the prize fund, which took place on Friday, 2lst iust., was well attended, the tine night no doubt contributing to that end. The performance of the sehoo, children In their different items reflected great credit on the teachers, who are to b:> complimented on the manner in which the youngsters acquitted themselves. It is a great pity that more entertainments in which the school children take part do not take place, as it is splendid training, and tends towards making the youngsters, as they grow older, look forward to good healthy recreations, and also embles them to take tluir share in such social functions. The programme which I append will show that the entertainment was u long way above the average, and when I say that all the items were well appreciated by the large audience, whose pleasure was evidenced by continuous applause, it will bo sufficient recognition for the promoters, who have good reason to be satisfied with the result. The following was the programme submitted:—Songs, "The Spring," '• The Rooster." all classes; song, "The Forest Echo," senior girls; chorus, "Splashing in the Briny," girls; recitation, " Harci Lines,'' senior boy; comic song, "The Fox," senior girls; chorus. "Climb. Boys, Climb; 1 seniors; song, '•'Manners." schol-

ars from all classes; orchestral selection; cantata, "Soot and the Fairies," all clashes; song, "The Skipper," Mr. L. Sutherland; recitation, Mr. Currie; song, "The Bridge," all classes; song, "The Tardy Scholars." seniors: action son-. "Swinging and Singing." all classes; clui) swinging by five girls; recitation, "When We are Men," junior boys; aceomic song, "The Three Crows," boys; tion song, "Merry Sailors," seniors; song, Mr. B. Sutherland; orchestral selection: sons, Miss Sutherland; action song, "The Deathless Army," all classes. A concluding chorus by the girls brought the musical portion of the entertainment to an end, when the distribution of prize? took place. The chairman (Mr. R. Stevens) also gave an address as t.o school matters, etc., and supper was then handed round. The dance which followed was patronised by a large number, who evidently enjoyed themselves. A goodly lU'iubfV of visitors came from Inglewood and surrounding district to both concert and dance, ana one and all express great satisfaction at the enjoyable evening spent. "Good On Norfolk Road!" Mv remarks anent punishment in schools have in certain quarters been misunderstood, and I would like to make it clear that while I think breaches of discipline should be met with legitimate punishment, I do not for a moment believe in such methods as boxing of ears antl banging youngsters heads on to desks or the use of the ruler on tile kituckles, nor the application of the boot and/such methods. We had, in'mv day, a sFrap. spl& into three, attached to a stoivtt ltafidle, and one stroke was, sufficient to create a dislike for a repetition of the cause for punishment for weeks to come.

The Durham Road creamery buildings are rapidly nearing completion, and I understand the tender of Messrs. Mac- 1 Ewan and Co., for the installation of the necessary machinery, has been accepted. Bush-felling operations are taking place on the section owned by Crean Bros., on Durham Road, and also on the sections lately owned by Brown and Co. on the ton end of Norfolk Road. The fire fiend in a few months will no doubt have an opportunity of doing some goorl, and it is to be hoped it will be done well and not. marred by any damage where it is not wanted.

EGMONT VILLAGE. (Prom Our Own Correspondent.) The fortnightly meeting of the Crib. Club was held on Tuesday evening. There was a fair attendance, the prizes being annexed by Mr. D. Price and Mr.' H. Gaylard. | A committee meeting of the Debating Society was held on Tuesday evening, when the' programme for the open night was discussed and drawn up. The Cricket Club held a dance on Thursday evening, which was moderately well attended. The floor was in excellent order, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. About midnight, refreshments were handed round. Mr. Marsh's orchestra supplied excellent music. The Boxing Club, 1 which is becoming very popular locally, was well attendeci on Saturday. A mild excitement was caused on Tuesday evening by the appearance of ii kangaroo in the Village. The night was bright moonlight, and an attempt was made to capture the animal, which, however, easily evaded its pursuers, and was last seen in a belt of pines. The animal, it appears, belongs to Mr. Curtis, of Inglewood, and is quite tame. So far it has not been recovered.