DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 26 December 1917, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

URENUI (From our Own Correspondent.) The W.C.T.U. held its monthly meeting at Mr. Topless's residence, on December l!f. There was a fair attendance, The meeting openc-d with a hymn, bible reading and prayer. A fair amount of business was transacted. The white ribbon agent reported four new subscribers. Two reporters were elected. The members expressed regret that the rest room nt NewPlymouth was being taken from them, as it was a much-needed requirement, especially for mothers coming in from the country. The meeting decided to write t,o the president of the W.C.T.C. of New Plymouth, telling her that each member of the ■ union at. l.'remii had promised a subscription of 2s each per year towards its upkeep if other unions would do likewise. The next meeting is] to be held at Mrs. Sowrv's residence, on J January 21!. The members expressed ] their sympathy for Mrs. and Mr. • Perrott and family in. the sad loss of their I youngest, daughter' and sister. Refreshments were provided by the hostess. The meeting dosed with a hymn and benediction. TOKO. (From' Our Own Correspondent). A successful concert in aid of the school prize funds was held in the Toko road hall, on the evening of Thursday, December 20. Thanks are due to Mr. Masters (chairman of the board) for the distribution of the prizes, which he kindly undertook as "one of the most pleasant of his duties," after having given, in his customary happy manner, an address which proved interesting alike to parents and pupils, whom he addressed in turn. Five attendance certificates were presented, this record being good, considering the fact that two # epidemics visited the district during the year. Songs were rendered by Miss Mansell and Mr. Rowe. The former possesses a very fine contralto voice, which was heard to particular advantage in "Darby and Joan." Mr. Rowe can scarcely be surpassed as a singer of humorous songs._ He appealed very strongly to the children in ''Uncle Joe," which he sung by ■special request as an encore. Tlie children's items went off well, among songs being a new patriotic, one, under the good old title "Red, White and Blue," "Chrysanthemum Land," a Japanese song and "Pink a Pong" by nigger boys with tambourines and bones, this last being recalled. A considerable factor in the success of these items was the efficient and patient rendering of the accompaniments by Miss Curtis. The children also gave two dialogues, containing the usual farcical elements. These were met with appreciation, as were also the efforts of the American show man with his wax works. An enjoyable supper was provided by the ladies, and great credit is due to those who worked so unselfishly behind the scenes in this connection. The evening's amusement was concluded by a dance.