DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVII, Issue 286, 12 May 1915, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

AUROA. I (From Our Own Correspondent.) I must apologise to the ladies of 1 Auroa for not having chronicled a, report of their ball ere this. Considering the unpropitious weather prevailing lit I the time, the ball can be pronounced as one of the most successful ever held in the hall. About s;xty couples graced the lloor in the Grand March, after which dancing was indulged in with zest, and the lady M.C.'s, of whom there were four, are deserving of much praise for the way in which they kept the ball rolling, anil the attention they expended on tlir strangers in securing them an enjoyable time. The supper committee also excelled itself, and many of the dancers were loath to leave the tabic after partaking of all the nice things,

such as trillcs, fruit salads, Jc;flies, etc., and still abundance was left. The music was supplied by McCarty's orchestra, which was excellent. Mr. Reg. Johnstone met with a rather painful accident a few days ago while walking across a paddock, when lie tripped and fractured one of his arms. Dr. Milroy, of Manaia, is attending the sufferer, who is progressing exceedingly well, chiefly due to getting the injury seen to immediately it occurred. Mr. W. Faulkner is suffering from a poisoned hand which is causing him considerable pain and inconvenience. Dr. Buist, of Kaponga, is attending him. Quite a gloom was cast over our little district on Saturday, when it became known that Mr. and Mrs. Julian had lost their ten days old baby. The body was buried in the Otakeho Cemetery on Sunday afternoon.

Tlie Bowling Club closed its green on Saturday, when the neighbouring clubs at Manaia, l'ihama and Opunake were represented. Mr. Buxton welcomed the visitors on behalf of the Auroa Club, in the absence of the president, Mr. Poole. Mr. Mel)onai(i, of Kaupokonui, sorted out the teams after picking a team of Manaia colts to play a team of Auroa colts, and a most enjoyable time was spent. The Manaia icolts defeated their opponents by a narrow margin. After play was finished, Mr. Dudley thanked |Jic Auroa bowlers on behalf of the visiting clubs, after which a number of the visitors and local bowlers journeyed to the hall, where a sumptuous dinner was provided by the ladies. The usual toasts were honored, and all expressed themselves well satisfied with the day's outing. The Sports Club's animal statement shows a profit cf £O3 on the day's sports, which is a credit to a small place like Auroa. The annual meeting of the Hall Society was held on Saturday night, and the balance-sheet showed that the year's working had not come up to past years. The following committee was elected:—Chairman, Mr. A. C. Johnstone; secretary, Mr. D. Penny; treasurer, 3fr. J. McCall; committee, Messrs. Hownmls, Anderson, Bowie, Ross, Duff and Tremain. A vote of thanks to the out-going committee concluded the meeting.

HCTR'AX'GI. (From Our Own Correspondent. ) The last euchre party was held in the hall on Wednesday evening. May 5 j the attendance being augmented by a fair contingent from Lepperton. Out of fourteen games played, 'Mr. Norman Sampson won the men's prize (a pipe), with ten games; Mr. F. Sampson came' 3econd. with nine games, his prize being a shaving outfit. Miss A. Smith won eight games and a half and took "first ladies' prize, half-dozen silver teaspoons in case, Mrs. F. Sampson coming second, with seven games (a handkerchief box). After supper dancing was indulged in till 1 a.m., the music befng supplied by Miss Carr and 'Mr. C. Smith, of Waitara. Mr. J. Fay acted as 'M.C. It has been the custom of the surrounding districts to hold these euchre parties on different niglita, but I have just learned that Tikorangi' this time clashed with Iluirangi. Could it not still be possible for the two committees to come to some other arrangements as to nights, thus giving those desirous of doing so an opportunity of supporting the two places?