DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 285, 24 April 1913, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

RAHOTU. '{From Our Own Correspondent.) A social is to be held in the Methodist Church on the 25th to welcome the Rev. and Mrs. Tinsley to the Egmont district, the proceeds to go towards the removal expenses. The Hall Bazaar continued again on Thursday evening, not a great crowd attending. Groat interest was taken in the ladies' sawing competition. A blunt saw and a very hard, dry piece of 5 x 2 caused the ladies to work hard, Mrs. Wright being victorious, sawing the 5x2 through in 38% seconds, with Mesdames Chapman and Hill and Miss B. Wright tieing for second place in 39 seconds. In the saw-off Miss Wright won. The gentlemen then had a "go" at a fix 1 Va- Mr. A. Chapman won in 14 seconds. R. H, Hill being second. After supper the ball was closed until Saturday night, when the Bazaar re-opened, and, although verycold and windy weather prevailed, the Hall was packed to the doors, only standing room being available, everyone being anxious to hear the winning numbers. The ladies' nail-driving competition caused a lot of fun to the onlookers. Mr. A. Chapman won after a great battle, and certainly earned the prize, a deck chair. The gross takings amounted to £270, and, after paying expenses, there should be left about £l5O, which will more than pay the debt on the Hall.

Special praise is due to the ladies, who in every way did their best and were untiring in their efforts, even to the very last, also the committee, especially the chairman and secretary. I am sorry to record that Mr. IT. Phillips met with an accident the other day, cutting his hand. He has gone into town for a day or so.

Mrs. J. B. Grooms' left arm suddenly became so painful that she had to go to the hospital. Both were very much missed the last night of the bazaar. Mr. Layard, a very old resident of the district, is at present very ill at his home.

Our factory having.had the offer of Is per lb for butter have decided to commence making butter at once, the milk being down to 14,0001b daily. Our local painter, Mr. Fisher, is making great progress with the painting of Mr. Hughson's shops, etc.

EGMOXT VILLAGE

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

A large crowd assembled at the Hall last Thursday night on the occasion of the annual school concert and presentation of prizes. Mr. Morton presided. The first half of the programme was given by the school children, who did splendidly, prolonged applause attesting to the appreciation felt l>y the audience. The second half consisted of miscellaneous items by adults. A splendid collection of books h:ul been selected for the children, each one receiving a book. Special prizes were given for sewing in each standard. These were manicures, shell boxes, work baskets, etc. The programme was as follows:—Overture, Mr. Marsh's orchestra; song, "Children Co," children; recitation, "Keep your grit," Ray Kidd; song, ''Faerie Ship," girls; recitation, "Carlo Brown," Frank Berry; recitation, "My Dolly," Winnie Olson aiid M. Morton; song, "I don't want to play in your yard," M. Marsh and if. Sinclair; recitation, "In the droving days," Archie Sinclair; song "Ding, dong, Daisy." girls; recitation, "Beware of Flatterers," M. and If. Morton; song, "The Claeker." children; recitation. "Microbes," Duncan Butcher; ribbon drill, girl.?. Part II.: 1 song, Mr. Dewhirst: violin solo, Mr. White; song, Mr. Penwarden; song, Miss Dewhirst; recitation, Miss Gepson; violin solo, Miss M. Smith; song, Miss Bunyan; song, Mr. Dewhirst; pianoforte solo, ill's. Matthews; "God Save the King." Great praise is due to the schoolmaster (Mr. Wilson) and the assistant (Miss Xisbet) for the creditable manner in which the children rendered their items. The School Committee worked well, and if the function was not a success financially tliev were not to blame. The dance which followed was well patronised, as it always is on these occasions. The music was provided by the Marsh familv.

Now that this affair is a thing of the past, when is the next dance to take place in the Village? The Hall would surely benefit bv a series of euchre parties or socials, held fortnightly, if the Entertainment Committee had the energy. 1 understand that this committee consists chiefly of married men, who from past experience make, themselves scarce when a dance is needed. Well, never mind, Egmont Village, wake up and take for your motto, "Advance."