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DISTRICT NEWS.

(Fxorn Our Own Correspondents.) OKATO. Once more Okato lias rallied up to l!h> aid of the suffering Belgian and English. This tiuii- the e.liort took shape in let. way of a harden Fete, which was held ill ihe grounds of Mr S. A. Dailcy and Mr R. F. Uoebuck. Tin' ladies took the. matter in hand, ami in a remarkably short time worked up a fine little all'air. Of t(Hirse tile men when asked did not decline to lend a helping hand. Favoured \i ii.li glorious weather a most, enjoyable day was ,s|>ent in picnie, fashion. The wares of the produce, fancy goods, and sweetmeat stall were vended with vigoiuand tact, until nothing was left save (inpty pockets. Dear Florence Nightingale was represented and gatliecod a nice little sum. Tennis and bowls afforded us delightful recreation and keen contests at the shooting gallery were a special feature of the scheme. Despite all the energy spoilt in the work and play, luncheon and tea were si attractively served that the spirit and vitality of those present never llagge,!. The venture was in every way a success, which, with ;; few subscriptions and the proceeds of a small gift auction sa'o added, realised the sum of £32 17s. \\'e believe that if Harden Fetes were tried in other places the results would be by 110 means disappointing. LEPPERTOX The Leppcrton School children generously agreed to forego their prizes this year, in order to assist the lkdginn relief fund. The following pupils hare been awarded prizes in tile ordinary course of events: —First term. Mary ITarrold, Ronald Body, Helen Atkinson, Freda Oiddy, Dorothy Dickinson, Philip Atkinson. Second term: William Old, Louis Crofs. key, Eaton "Roberts, Ray Paul, Bertha Giddr, Edith Cartwright. Third term: May Wallace, Claud' Hollicr, Trene Payne, Allan Wills,. Herbert Williamson. The following Standard VT. pupils gained proficiency certificates: Philip Atkinson, Herbert Williamson, Edith Cartwright, .Maud Harrold; competency: Basil Blackball, Amy Hall. IAII the pupils of this class passed. First class certificates for attendance were gained by Victor Hamblyn, 'Ray Paul, Claude Hcllier, Alice Ackland, Thelma, Blackball, Edith Cartwright, Basil Blackball, and Ernest ITellier Second class certificates were awarded to Ronald Body, Freda, fliddy, Leonard I Crofskey, Arthur Parker, Eaton Roberts, Bertha Kiddy, and Mattd ITarrold. The promoters, of the entertainment in aid of the Belgian ilelief Fund had every reason to be gratified at the packed audience that faced the performers la<t Friday evening. Tiie c.:nc< i't was a repetition of t'. • one gi' en a fortnight ago in aid of t!i; saice i'liad, but owing to ihe wet evening people wen unable to be pr'si lit at the first performance. Consideration for your space forbi's my mentioning al! the items in detail. The opening half of the programme was l.iki 11 by the school children, two of win.,-, • i;" Vii Uier Hubbard," a funny concert! d recitation by the little oncj, and good old "Tippc rary" by the seni weie encored. Other good items by the j.h.r: Irin by tlie.Mis;se.> Harold, (iiddv, and Ackland, pu])ils Mrs De»tc„). f'v.r.by the senior girls, ''Proverbs" by the senior boys, and "Days of the Week," by the senior girls. Master A. Wills, who ivcited a comic poem, "Hoggets." receive I an enthusiastic recall, his acting being splendid. Mesdauies Menton.u.d Marlow played piano solos, and songs, all encored, were contributed by Messr, White. Smith (Huirangi), and Stewart. M." Smith, of Waitarn, played a cornet so : > in good stylo and several Maori girl-i gave a poi dance, encored. Our locrl young people's repetition of the farce "Arabella's Poor Relations," was wcdl re ' ceived, -and their tableaux "Britannia," which concluded the programme received well merited applause. Instead of the usuaf charge at the door, Ciiptiiin Allen, of Ngaere, who, after giving several patriotic recitations. winding up with the "Absent Minded Beggar," went round with his tambourine, and made a collection. Thu response, was most satisfactory, over .£lO being taken. The Misses Klcimer, Cartwright and Stewart, by the sale cf buttonholes and patriotic favours, ■CI Ills to this. A mysterious bag which changed hands several times during the interval finally fell to Mr P. A. Openshaw, our popular butcher, and ->n being opened was found to contain a very neat cradle! These "cradle" sales netted 12 Is (id bringing the g'and • otal to 11.3 lis 10d. As C!) odd was taken at the first concert, this br.:.gs the total for the Belgian Fund up to over C 22. While on tin: subject, t might mention that considerably over I £IOO has been raised for the various lunds from this district. Might I suggest that it is hardly fair play ' on the part of a section of the audience to talk while performers are singing. My mentioning th'a vmII bo suflieiout, I am confident, to ensure that performers will in future get that, fair hearing for which Lcppcrton f.udiences arc noted. During the interval, Mr F. Uoskin, chairman of the school committee, read a list of those children entitled to prises, and also presented the various certilifates won during the year. Prizes were not given to the children this year, they electing to help at this concert in lieu of their annual concert for prize money. DITJIAM ROAD. On Sunday last we experienced a very heavy gale h- 0 m the north-west, accompanied by exceptionally hard and continuous rain, ('reeks and rivers were 1 '""ling MTV high, and the ground was practically covered with one sheet of water. Ihe boulders in the river Ngatoronui had a merry time, and created a most, uncanny noise in the evening. It is many a long day since we had such ft downpour.

In till,' election returns in the News it is made to appear Unit the voting lie-- - iviij. as under: Hawkins 1(1, and Hinc 1(|. Till actual voting was: Hawkins :i(i and' Tline 111. It is evident tliat a type err iv liasi mad.- by repeating the figures of Dudley road. To those who keep the tables for reference, the mistake will be very misleading.

The .Uoa Hoad Hoard's foreman (Mr Liiderinan) has for several days been engaged in repairs on tin: Durham road iicst, and many settlers have, expressed satisfaction at the work done, each fully agreeing that the road was never in better thit 11 at present, and aUo tlmt till- method of repairing is a vast improvement on the old style] The weather so far in the December month, has been a serious handicap to ploughing operations and also the sowing of turnips. A continuance of such will mean a big shrinkage in the turnip crop, and, consequently, a big drawback to many farmers. '

[ Grass paddocks are looking extremely well, as also aro many oat crops. Every. ..where cattle allow excellent condition^

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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 167, 21 December 1914, Page 6

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DISTRICT NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 167, 21 December 1914, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 167, 21 December 1914, Page 6

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