DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 89, 31 August 1912, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS.

LINCOLN ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondents). A euchre party and dance was held in the school on Tuesday night last in aid of the school fund?. Although not a financial success, it proved a very enjoyable evening to those present. The .first prizes were won by Mr. J. Storring and Mrs. J. W. Henwood, while for seeond prizes Mr. Fred KnofFlock and Miss Lily Storring werti successful. Messr* F. Julian and P. Lawson provided excellent 1 music for the dance. The Rev. Mr. Gnffin delivered anothe* of his addresses on "Love, courtship and marriage" last week. The rev. gentleman handles this subject in a very interesting manner, and a few more addresses of this sort would do good. Our creamery starts running again in a day or two, as the cows are now coming in fast. Mr. Broadinore, of luglewood, has been appointed manager. Land is still on the rise in this district, but, comparatively" speaking, it is still below its real value. Two farms have recently changed hands on the Everett road at £ls and £l3 10s per awe respectively. The weather experienced during the last week or so is making everything look green again, and spring is now really here. Plum trees are already blossoming.

EGMONT VILLAGE. The children's ball, held last Friday night, was a greater success than wag anticipated, thanks to a fine night and an energetic committee. The children, who occupied the floor until about halfpast nine, opened with the grand march, which was splendidly performed under the supervision of Mrs. Mcßeth. Mr. Geo. Marsh's orchestra supplied the innisc, while Messrs George, Olson and Marsh acted as M.C.'s. The children in fancy dress were.—Marion Sinclair (Japanese lady), Norah Sinclair (Red Riding Hood), Norah Marsh (Folly),Elsießielby (Red Riding Hood), Madge Olson (flower girl), Winnie Olson (Pierette), Doris Willing (grandmother), Alma Willing (Christmas cracker), Mollie Olson (fairy), Doff. Olson (Summer), Mary Marsh (butterfly), Ida Chard (milkmaid), Mary Morton (Japanese lady), -Marjory Morton (Spanish dancing cii'l), Daisy Ilea] (fairy), Olive Heal (daffodil), Alary O'Shaugnessy (snowdrop), Ivy Larp (New Plymouth High School girl), Amy Henderson (buttercup), Ada Biclby |' v y'' J a °k Morton (jolly miller), Vera l S P anisll girl). Harold Olson ( Little boy blue"), Joe Davis (sailor boy), Harold Morton (jester), Brian Bielby (clown). Adults: Miss Amy Ince (nice young maiden), Mr. William Batten (convict). A football match between teams from Lgmont A illage and Mangorei will be played at the Village on Saturday. Both teams are confident of success, and Village barrackers are requested to attend m force. Last summer the local cricketers defeated Mangorei twice. We trust the footballers will keep up its reputation. The milk supply is increasing daily, and the local creamery will be running every day soon.