DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 21, 15 June 1914, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

OPUNAKE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Farmers' Union concert on Wednesday was a very successful affair, the hall being crowded. Messrs Gray, Lam'hert, Morey and Cutler (from New Plymouth) contributed largely to the success of the concert. The local performers were Misses Pcttigrew and Corkillj Messrs Corkill, Julian, des Forges, Claris, Norris. The dance was a huge success, the floor space being crowded. The musie was supplied by Messrs Cannell (piano), Cl&gue (cornet), Walker (violin).

On Tuesday evening, a stranger to Opunake deliberately went up to Mr Burton's (draper), and commandeered three overcoats and made off. The owner and a policeman gave chase, and, after covering a mile, the culprit was caught by some young fellows who joined in the chase. He was brought before the Justices, convicted and discharged. Mr A. Clough, an old and popular resident, was married last week to Miss Tootliill. In the evening, the only band wo have got—the tin can band —entertained and was entertained in connection with the event.

I / WA»EA. PLAIN AND FANCY DRESS BALL. There was a very large attendance at ■the plain and fancy dress, ball held in ■the Warea Hall on Wednesday night, ■under the auspices of the Warea Athletic Club. Despite the fact that the night was wet, the takings at the door ' amounted io £lO lGs 3d. Quite a nuoih , her attended in fancy dress and tfe excellence 'of the costumes caused the public considerable trouble in adjudicating the, prizes, which finally were awarded as follows:—Ladies: first. Mis**. B. Aylward, "Bridge"; second, Miss T). Julian (Ktiirmi'ta), "Grace Darliir.'.'" Gents: First,, Mt. R. Hill, "Toreador." The committee had worked hard to ensure the success, whiehl moist haive been very gratifying to them. An excellent supper had been provided, whilst the musiv which was rendered by Mrs. George's orchestra greatly con(."United to the enjoyment. 'Extra's were played bv Misses F. Coi'beict, C. Cunbott. E. Car-ey, R, Aylward; J. Aylv.:ard and Jj.r. Bar.nott. Among those present in fancy dress were:—Mcfslames ■VV. B. Olarka,'"Nurse"; A. fiole, "Stars and Stripes"; Mrs. Dixon, "Red, White flnd Blue"; Mrs. T. Putt, "Spanish Dancer"; Holmes, "Christmas Crackers"; 'Misses B. Aylward, "Bridge ; D. Julian, "Grace Darling"; W. Larking, ."Weldon's Journal"; J. AylwaoTd, "fiipsv I Fortune Teller": R. Hill, 'Butterfly"; K. Hill. "Directoire"; Ivy And Tews. "Sail or : Boy"; G. Roebuck, "Bridire"; Burrows, i "Ruination"; K. Aylward, "Crimson Rambler": D. Wells, "Japanese"; C. Wells, "Japanese"; Clothier, "Night"; winter.

O. Wilson, "Iriah CWloen"; X. Rmkure, "Maoi"; and M. Buakure, "Milk,maid"; Messrs J. A. Clarke "Sergt. >Army Corps"; H. Larking, "Ink"; A. Goodin, "Blacksmith"; F. Holmes, "Commander of t.ie Bath"; JR. Hill. "Toreliutor"; W. B. Clarke, "Soldier"; R. j Julian, "Stockman"; S. Taylor, "Cheese .Maker"; A. J. Armstrong, "Civic"; W. Snrgenor, " Baker"; and A. Andrews. 'Footballer." Mr J. Clarke made an et ficlent M.C. '