DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 168, 22 December 1914, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

TARATA. The Tarata school picnic was heM iast Wednesday, ICtli December. Quite y a large crowd gathered in the grounds. I am] one and all spending a very enjoyable time. Games, races, and tennis wee . indulged in, and every child secured a r tors of which they were very proud of, Mrs H. Waite then distributed the t prizes, which were a fine lot. A lcilie _ s-cia.nblt ended the picnic. AftiTuoin , tea was then partaken of, and |he j eatables were tasty and numerous. Mr Eggleton, our teach;-, bad 1 rained ' the for a school cunewi in the ; ewnhg, and well might ii • lu proud of •hi.-, pupils. Every available si at i:i il-e hall »a« packed, and the eon.ert was J eo e.Mcvd punctually at eight o'clock. ! E'/riy itei'i was capitally rendered, and much appreciated by th* audu-mv,' 'I!». dancing steps and physical drill, to :nusic, were heartily applauded, ev ( ry pupil doing his or her part with perfect precision. Tho-chorus, "Red, White and Blue," was very pretty, as also was 1 the flower song. The two songs, by Aro Pue and. Myrtle Guiford were capitally rendered, both girls possessing I very sweet voice 3. The "New Zealand Anthem," sung in Maori by Aro and Elie Pue, two Maori girls, was much apI predated. The dialogue, entitled, "The i Stupid Servants," by Percy Fougere as Boss, Cecil Fougere as Peter, and Hector Crowe as Sambo, caused much laughter, the boys discharging their respective parts splendidly. Mr Standisli (chairman of the School Committee), thanked one and all fe.their attendance and help in making the picnic and concert the success it v. us. The singing of "God Save the King," brought a very successful concert to a close. Twelve boys formed themselves : into a pyramid on the stage, the top J boy with the Union Jack and the two ] side boys with the French and Russian flags; it was very effective. The hall was I then cleared and Mr Eggleton gave an I exhibition of Swedish drill by fortv pupils. Smartness and exactness were the order all throuirh, and from (he Primer child to Standard VII you could not detect a child a fraction of a secon 1 behind. Parents expressed themselves as highly delighted with the drill and breathing exercises. The programme was as follows: Piano solo, Mr .Egeleton; chorus "Old Folks at Homo"; recitation, Jack Fougere; song, Mr Fenton; chorus, "Red, White and Blue"; physical drill by a squad; song, Mr Dougal Paterson; flower song, Myrtle Guildford, Edna Ible, Aro and Eiie Pue; dancing steps, senior pupils; chorus, "It's a Long W«/ to Tipperary"; song, "Daddy," Myrtle Guildford; Sailor's Hornpipe and Roman Rings, Mr Egffleton; song, "Hear the Pipers Calling," Aro Pue; chorus, "New Zealand Anthem," in Maori, by Flic and Aro Pue; song, Miss Morsley; dialogue, "The Stupid Servants," Percy and Ce 'il Fougere and Hector Crowe; "God Save the King"; pyramid. A hearty vote of thanks was given to Mr Eggleton for his efforts in so successfully training the children and bringing the concert to such a successful issue. Mr Standisli called for three years for Mr Eggleton, which were heartily given. Mr Eggleton re turned thanks for the appreciation fhown and also thanked Miss Violet Fougere and Miss Chrissy Paterson for the, valuable help they nad given him. A very enjoyable dance followed Ihe concert. Mr J. Driimmond made a very j efficient M.C., while the music was sin-' plied by Miss V. Fougere, Mr Fenton, and Mr Eggleton. A waltzing competition was held and was won by Mr Klc lner and Mrs Brough. Mr Neilson also obliged with a song. OMATA. The annual school concert was hoi 1 on Friday evening, 18th inst., and passed oil' very successfully. The Belgian Relief Fund to which the children 'n.d by secret ballot voted their prize money, benefiting to the extent of .U7 8s 9d. The accompaniments were played i>v ' Mesdames Honoyfield and Meyenberg. The following was the programme: • Song, "Sentenced to Death," senior*.: recitation, "Cousin Tom," juniors; : ong, "Old Red School," juniors; r-.-ci-'at ion, "The Convict's Christmas E> ■ " Mrs Meyenberg; dumbbell exercises; ,'uniors; song, "The Pardon Came !oo Late," seniors; song, "Thora," Miss Wells; song, "Little John Bottle John.." (encore), juniors; recitation, "That'a Not the Way at Sea," Leo Morris; farce, "True and False Friends," (encore:, Dorothy Gatton, S. Biggin, II Jury, V. Bayly, F. Frost; song, "The Veteran's Song," Mr Meyenberg; song, "Little Washerwomen," (encore), juniors; recitation, "The Elf and the Doonnouse," juniors; song, "Fairyland," senior;: song, "Napoleon to Josephine," (encore), Miss Mace; recitation, "An Annoying Mistake," (encore); Marjone Daly; Indian Club-swinging, seniors; recitation, "The Fireman," Dorothy Gutton; farce, "Washing Day," Barbara Pease, F. Seamark, 11. Jury; song, "It's a Long Way to Tipperrary," (encore), seniors; "God Save the King." • The following pupils are among those who sacrificed their prizes to aid the Belgians: For full attendance for the year.—P. classes: S. Jury, D. Seamark; Stan! ard 1: N. Meyenberg, E. Seamark, M. Bayly, E. Jury; Standard 2: C, Pease, P. Pease, K. Morris; Standard :!: J.

Crockett, L. Morris, 11. Riekard, R. Hurt. M. Loveridgc, L. Sanger; Standard fl: H. Jury, L. Penwarden, R. Pease, G, Ramsbottam, F. Seamark, D. Gatton, C. Huse; Standard fi: C. Huso, B. Pease.

For high positions in class. —Standard 1: First, M. Bavlv; second, N. Move--berg; third, E. Jury. Standard 2: K. "Morris, S. Biggins, W. Mace; Standard •A: L. Morris. H. Riekard, C. Vickers: Standard 4: C. Williamson. R. O'Dow.la, J. Anstis; Standard f>: I). Gatton., C. Huse, F. Seamark; Standard (i: i'. Crockett, C. Huse, ,1, Crompton, L; the Preparatory classes each child would have received a gift.

Most popular boy (by votel.-T ''rockolt; most popular giri (by vot).D. Cation.

The following pupils have made full (tendance for the. quarter Hiding 31st

I>. classes: M. TTonovfiohl. S. Jury, R Sanger. D. Seamark, 1!. Kendall; Standard'l: N. Jury, N. Movonbcr..', I'!. Sea-

mark, L. Sa-miar, M. M. Bavlv. E. Jur,-, E. Kendall: Standard 2: 11. Clemow, 11. Mace, 0. Pease. P. Pease, L. Seamark, K. Morris; Standard :l: ■!. Crockett, L. Morris. 11. Riekard, R. Hart. M. T.ovoridee, L. Sautter; Standard A. J. Anstis, V. Kendall: Standard 5: IT. Jury, L. Penwarden. R. Pease. ('!. Raiushotiain, 1!. Ramsbottam, F. Seamark, D Gatton, 0. Huse; Standard (i: F. Frost. 0. Huse. B. Pease, V. Pease. Average per cent, attendance for quarter, boys, !)2.1; girls, SS.7; average, fld.-i. Average per cent, attendance for ve< • boys. !)2.2; girls, !)0.2; average, !11.2. AUROA. |' (From Our Own Correspondents.) l The annual school concert was held j on Friday night, after being postponed lon two previous occasions on account of the inclement weather, and proved to be the most successful of its kind held in

the district. The seating accommodatioi was taxed to its utmost. Great credit i dye, to the committee for the way ii Which they worked it up under adverai conditions. The following was the pro gramme:—Ovcrfure, Mr and Mrs JJc: , ton; song, Miss Wills; song, Mr. Picker , ing (encore); recitation, Master Bentol (encore); song, Mi«s Taylor; piano am ' 'cello duet, Mrs and Miss Bentley, sons . Mr. Wills (encore); song, Mr\ BroWll J (encore); recitation, Mrs 1 . Behtohj song Mr. Bowie; pianoforte solo, Miss Bentonj j recitation, Mr. A. Duff; song, Mr. Ben- , ton; song, Mr. and Miss Benton. , Six of the local young ladies parti- > eipated in a dialogue, which created great amusement, and earned not a [ little credit for the performers. The ■ total takings amounted to about £l7 ; ' and, after expenses are paid, the chils dren are sending the balance to the poor i children in Belgium, instead of accepting their usual prizes. Great sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. T. Hair, over the accident to their 1 little three year old daughter, she falling from a horse. PUKEARUHK. The breaking-up of the Mimi school on Thursday evening last for the usual vacation was celebrated by a concert and dance, which was held in the residence of Messrs Cochrane Bros. There was a representative gathering of parents and outsiders, the latter coming from Pukearuhe, Wai-iti, and the surrounding districts. Mr. Sid. Sutton presided, and eulogistically referred to the work of the teacher (Mrs. Burfitt) and also commending her for promoting the concert, the success of which was principally due to the arduous and laborious undertaking. The various items on the programme was of a mixed kind, consisting chiefly of part songs, recitations and dialogues, characteristically rendered by the j ; juvenile element. Rome of the parts i I were very creditably performed by that section. Noticeable amongst the sougs were, "It's the Navy," and the Belgian fund song, "Please give me a penny, sir," j I the. latter being feelingly sung by Miss I Dulcie Smith, and was appropriately re-. sponded to with a good fall of pennies | and other coins, amounting to the sum of £1 lis 7d. During the evening, Mr Sutton presented the school prizes to the children. Heartily cheers were fittingly tendered to Messrs Cochrane for their hospitality, and the assembly joined in the song, "For they are Jolly Good Fellows." The singing of "God Save the King" concluded the concert, after which supper was banded round and duly appreciated, and then dancing was indulg. cd in to the wee hours of the. morning. The musical portions were ably played by Mrs Burfitt and Miss Smith. Following are the items:—Pianoforte solo, Misses Mabel and Ethel Phillips;. song, "Rule Britannia," the children; dialogue, "The Swallow and I," Miss Myrtle and Fred Smith; song, "Babyland," the little ones; recitation, "Simpkin Primus." Master R. Spurr; recitation, "Smiles and Frowns," Master Wilfred Smith; dialogue, "Schoolmaster's examination," six . boys; recitation. "The Giant," the little ] ones; song, "A little Child shall lead them," the children; recitation, "The Four Sunbeams,"two girls and two boys; j dialogue, "The Doctor and the Sick Doll," j Misses Marion Glassford, Lily Phillip and ■ Don Butler; recitation, "The Camel's Complaint," Miss Bessie Smith; dialogue, "Sam AVeller, (No. 2)," R. Spurr, F. Phillips and Miss Glassford; song, 'lt's the - Navy," Master Alfie Smith and Miss Smith; pianoforte selection, Miss Smith; song "Oh, what's the matter with fath- . cr?" Mr Thomas Carey (encored); dia- ■ logue. "Blackberrying," S. Phillips and R Spurr; selection, "Lord Dubcrtey's Heir," Masters R. Spurr, F. Phillips, H. Smith; character sons, "Quaker Girl,' . the girls; dialogue, "Sambo's Sea Voyage," Masters Alfie Howard and Smith; ] song. "Belgian fund song," Miss Dulcie Smith; song, "Ten Little Nigger Boys," the boys. . | KAPONGA. On Mr A. V. Tait's farm this morn- , ing, an employee by the name of Gov- . don, was drowned in the Kapuni river. It appears that deceased was subject to fits, and in crossing the river to go fir the cows he must have had a seizure. Not turning up in due time, a search was made,' and he was found about three-quarters of an hour later. Dr Tovey was immediately sent for, but on arrival could only pronounce life tinet. Deceased must have been in the. water about 2o minutes.