BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 198, 30 January 1915, Page 3

BELGIAN RELIEF FUND.

TARURUTAXGI'S FIXE RESPONSE.'

On Thursday, residents of Tarurutangi showed their appreciation of the| noble efforts of the Belgians in stem-[ ning the advance of the German horde) and their sympathy 'with the heroic little nation by responding generously to the committee's appeal at the picnic and fete, which was held on Thursday Jit Mr A. Street's farm. As a result, considerably over £SO, the target the Committee aimed at, should lie handed to the Belgian Relief Cuinniicc. Taruru-, tangi has not been backward in responding to the numerous calls of late, as its settlers have subscribed both privately to the patriotic funds and are also contributing their half per cent. from their factory cheques monthly, so that Thursday's magnificent response is all the more creditable to them. There | was a good attendance of settlers and visitors, among the latter being Mr 11. J. Okey, M.P., and Mrs Okey. A large committee had been organised to carry out the function, which took the form of an open air picnic, and fair, as it were, the only difference being that all the produce stock and miscellaneous articles that were sold had been given freely and ungrudgingly, and it must have been very gratfying to the committee to see the bidders both local and outside respond so willingly to the persuasive auctioneer, Mr C. E. Fairbrother, whose clerk, .Mr I'. Simpson, was kept busy jotting down sales until the sum of £47 10s had neen realised. This with £3 forwarded by Mr R. Street made over tot) from the sale which was the principal money-producing affair, but Mesdames Cope-stake, A. Street. B. S. Langstair. G. M. l.ongstaff. and Misses 0. Giddy and X. Street, who presided over the bounteous tea table, were kept busy all the afternoon and evening dispensing the delectable dainties, and must have added considerably to the financial side, as well as catering to the cr\ature comforts of these present. The lolly stall. Misses M. Street, and E, Xitz;jumble stall, Mesdames F. Bishop and G. Giddv: and fish pond, the Mesdames B. S.' Langstaff and J. 1). Giddy, all did good business. Mesdames A. Xitz, A. Street, and R. Street, with works of art, coaxed many a nimble shilling. Tho day Jpassed pleasantly, the crowd finding amusement in the cricket match, already reported, and also in the boat- ] ing on the lake, which bounds the picnic ground, a charming spot and one eminently suited to the purpose. Mrs George's orchestra was present and enlivened proceedings with a fine programme of music. The committee, winch comprised nearly everyone ill the district, included:—Mesdames G. Giddv, E. Marsh, F. Bishop, Xitx, -T. F. Giddy, A. Street, A. K. Collins, B. S. Longstff, G. M. l.ongstaff, -T. Copestake, E. T. Scott, and Young; Misses X. Street, and I. Longstaff; Messrs G. M. Longstaff, Geo. Giddv, E. Marsh, F. Bishop, i Xitz, .i". F. Giddv, A. K. Collins, A. Street. C. Street,' B. S. Longstaff, .T. Copestake, H. Copestake, R. Street, inv., E T. Scott, F. Pattison, W. Cartwright, and X. B. Bishop. Mr G. M. Longstaff was chairman, and Mrs R. Street as secretary, proved affable and capable, having made com] lete arrangc-nii-nis for He smooth woi- - :.g of ivir- 1 detail. She was certainly the right nelson in the right place. The chain-step-ping competition was won by Mr 'Arch Street, and Mr R. Street second.

The haniT-painted cushion, presented by Mrs K. T. Scott, was won by Mr Lpn Street, tlic picture painted and presented bv Miss 0. Giddv was won bv Mr W. Bishop, and the doll bv Mr W.'C. Weston. Misses D. Tunbrid).'e and S. W. Mnrtin guessed tlie correct name of the bij.' doll, Polly.

THE CONCERT. There was a crowded attendance (about €lit l.i-injx taken at.the door) at the concert in the ball in the evening, at which Mr {'.. M. Lonixstall' pre.sidi'd. A splendid diversified programme was submitted, and so lengthy was it tliat the chairman had to make a special appeal to the audience not to demand encores, yet despite this, numerous performers had to respond to an encore.

Tim programme was as follows: Overture, Mrs George's orchestra; son};. "Roses" Miss Tunbridge; rocitation, "Tin' Day," Captain Allen: comic song. "I'm on my Honeymoon," Mr Key, wlio was encored: song, "Darby ami .loan," Mrs Infill?}-; recitation, "Tlie Midnight Charge," Miss Bishop; comic song, in character, "Pull for the Shore," Mr L. Smith (encored); song. "Dream Voices," Miss Mefuiire; sailor's hornpipe, Mr Patterson; song, "The Slave Child," Miss Scott: comic sketch, '-Imitations of Brass Instruments," Mr Vinsen (encored): song. "A Dream of Paradise," Mrs Yates, with violin obligate) by Master fleorge; monologue, "Laska," Miss Bartbtt.' v.'lh sympathetic accompaniment, Miss Bates; recitation, "The Ab-sent-Miniled Beggar," Captain Allen. who afterwards went round with his tambourine and collected €'2 17s 3d; song. "The Perfect. Day," Miss Mcflnire: rag-time duct, Messrs Key ar.d Smith, wlio gave as an encore, ''Alii'e ; where art Tlion?"; selection on one siring violin. Mr IF. Brooks; song, 'invitation," Miss Scott, who scored an undeniable encore, to which she gave "The Garden I Love:" song. "Parted," Mrs Yates, with violin obligato: recitation, "Grand Bumper Degree." Miss Bri-kenshirc; song. In- request. "It's a Long Way to Ti:.pi'i-ii'rv." Mr L. Smith: comic song.

"Woolloomooloo." Mr Kevs: comic ski till. Mr Vinsen (encored). Miss George had a very heavy evening playing jrnctically all the accompaniments verv capablv.' Prior to the orchestra plaving the National Anthem, the chairman thanked the performers and tie orchestra, who had assisted to I ■-.

the ]irogrnmnio such a success. A special word of prai-e is due to the accoiiv pnnist.

The lull) \vn-, lli.'ii cl.'MVi'il for da'irinir and \h,- wnrmw.-r. of the ;<tmnsplii'iy ninl tin' rro'.vdrd liiOl c ' tinii' was spent In tin- ir.asi. of Mrs f!i.fir»i'"s (ii'cliotra. 7'vtva- were 1.1av.-il liy Mis-.-. C. l'.Miop an.l Mrs Yates. Mr 11. Copestal;.' mail.' an excellent M.C. and kept til'' eveniii"; mcrrilv liiovin--. Simper was dispensed I>V the ladies.