DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 29 October 1917, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

TARIKI. From Our Own Correspondent. On Hie 25th iiist. a '•welcome home" tea and social was tendered to live oE our relumed soldiers—Privates E. Heal, A. Blauehard, C. Thompson, H. "Walker, and W. Stephenson. The whole arrangements of the function were carried out with the characteristic thoroughness for which the Tariki Patriotic Committee is noted, and the decoration of the hall, the exceptionally good tea, and the exceptionally good programme provided were all evidence of untiring effort on tlie part of the members, the ladies of which especially deserve high praise for their part of the work. A feature of tho decoration of the hall which especially appealed to the returned soldiers was the tasteful arrangement of the nikau palms, which came from Mr. C. Therkleson's farm., The lining of the hall, recently carried out by local working bee, is a great improvement, and many favorable comments were passed an both the work and the generosity of the anonymous donor of the materials, a very large item, including the new lighting. After full justice had been done to the recherche repast provided, the concert commenced, and the hearty applause which greeted the efforts of the performers showed that the audience fully appreciated the excellence of the individual items. The chairman (Mr. A. E. Laurence), in the course of a short speech on behalf 0 f the Tariki residents, extended a hearty welcome home to the returned soldiers, and expressed the hope that the day was not far distant when the war would end and we should have the great joy of welcoming all our boys back,again. (Applause.) At the request of the chairman, Mr. T. E. Haraerton addressed the audience, speaking as one who had seen active service in the past, and eulogised those who had so nobly given their lives for their country, and expressed his opinion that no man could wish to meet death more gloriously than to fall in battle facing the foe. Private Stephenson thanked the people of Tariki for the hearty welcome they had given them, and spoke enthusiastically of the good work done by the Y.M.C.A. in France, especially with regard to /the "buckshee" refreshments, which are served from huts and dugouts right up,to the firing line. (Applause.) Amongst those ladies who were prominent in carrying out the arrangements for the evening were Mesdames Easan, C. Young, Hoskin, Jemison, F. Bileyf and the Misses Coutts and I. Therkleso'n. The concert party consisted of Mrs. Massey and the Misses Sheehan, Craig, E. and G. Leech, and Messrs Kanford brothers and J. Sutherland, who, on the motion of the chairman, were accorded~a very hearty rote of thanks. There were a number of visitors from Inglewood district; who arrived in cars provided by Mr. Newton King. After the concert, which concluded with a hearty rendering of the National Anthem, the younger members of the audience cleared the hall and finished a very enjoyable evening with th» visual terpsichorean Stunts., Good luck to 'em!

LEPPERTOX. From Our Own Correspondent. The Lepperton school children canvassed the district for subscriptions for the British Red Cross, and, considering the large amount taken (£56) last week on the children's Y.M.C.A. day, the response to the appeal for Red Cross funds was most gratifying, over £8 being secured. The following were the collectors: P. Dickinson (Wortley Road) 15s, W. Terrill. V. Williamson, and . M. Wallace (Richmond Road) £2 3s, H. Giddy (Kelly Road) 14s, 0. Body and R. Body (Corbett Road) £1 2s, I. Roberts" and R. Dick (township) £1 8s 6d, A. Harvey and D. Harvey (Mountain Road) 15s <sd, A. and S. Sampson (Sentry Hill) £1 3s 6d—total, £8 Is Od. FDKEHO. ' (From A Correspondent). A very successful children's fancy dress ball was held in the Pukeho school on the 12th inst., in aid of the Y.M.C.A. Fayored with a perfect night children came from far and near, and, judging by the happy little faces seemed to enjoy themselves immensely. Great credit is due to the teacher (Miss King), who must have worked very hard in teaching the children. Mr. J. Burr acted as M.C., and deserves great praise,, for the able way in which he carried out his duties. The music, which was supplied by Mr. F. J. G. Eggleton, was all that could be desired, extras being played by Messrs Moody, Burr, Drake, and S. GeoVge. The committee, consisting of Miss King secretary, Mesdames Askew, George, Hirst, B. Paterson, Catchpole and S. Paynter, are to be complimented upon providing the splendid supper, which was handed round at 11.30 a.m., after which the children gave up the floor to the adults, who kept things going merrily till 3.30 a.m. The grand march was led by Miss Bertha Burr and Master Art George, and looked exceedingly pretty, every child being in fancy dress. Little Myra Flintofi a 9 Cupid and Noelle George as Red Cross Nurse were very amusing, being only two years of age, and little Gladys Flintofi' looked very sweet as Fairy. The following were in fancy dress:— Flora Lambert, Holly: Glory Pearson, Scotch Lassie; Noelle George, Red Cross Nurse; Nita Hirst, Winter; May Lambert, Russia : Lily Burr, Little Red Rid-ing-hood; Lucy Askew, France; Jessie Lambert, Five O'Clock Tea; Rosie Burr, Coon-Girl; Audrey Paterson, Alsace-Lor-raine; Ethel Epkew, Little Mother; Flossie Flintoff, Daisy Chain; Bertha Burr, Australia; Blanch George, Red Cross Nurse; Eva Askew, Japanese; Mavis Hirst, Good Luck; Madge Flintoff, Mother Goose; Bessie Paynter, Folly. Doris George, Ivy; Gladys Flintoff, Fairy; Ruth George, Diamonds; Nyra Flintoff, Cupid. Reg. Paynter, Indian Runner; Andrew Burr, Nigger Boy; Henry Ludemann, Tome, the Piper's Son; Spencer Flintoff, Soldier Boy; Stanley Askew, [Sniper; Bdb Lambert, Sailor Boy; SheldoD Paterson, Highland Laddie; Archi? Laiabert, Sailor Boy; Keith Paynter, Clown; Art George Cadet. Hunter Paterson, Highland Laddie; Gordon Ludemann, Sailor Boy.