DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 12 June 1918, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

TAREKI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A plain and fancy dress ball was held on tho 7th inst. in aid of the Y-M.C.A., and attracted a big crowd. The hall and< supper room were prettily decorated, and the floor was in perfect order Of course, on these occasions the absence of young men' is always very noticeable, and though over and under-agers, "returners" and "turn-downers" do their | best to fill the bill, the male element is sadly deficient. Pleasing features of the evening were the number of children present and the comfortable arrangements made for supper. Good dance music was provided by Miss C. Hogan (violin) and Miss E. Rudkin (piano), extras being played by Mrs. Renall, Mrs. D. Jones, and Miss E. Lawrence. Messrs J. Faibish and J. Ilunwiok were and the committee (Misses R. Kiley, G. Lawrence, C. Hogan, E. Rudkin, E. Lawrence, M. Fairish, and Messrs A. Langman, J. Hunwick, Faibish, and J. Fafoish) worked hard, and are to be congratulated on the success of their efforts. Returned soldiers were presented with complimentary tickets. Tie following appeared in fancy dress:—Mesdames H. Renall, France; R. Hancock, Oddfellows' regalia; Misses E. Rudkin, Quakeress; E. Lawrence, Good Luck? Ruby Riley, Red, White, and Blue; Grata Lawrence, Red Cross nurse; H. i Riley, Japanese lady; Clarice Young, J Alsatian peasant; Maida Jones, Lily; Owna Jones, Dewdroip; Queenie Jones, French market girl; D. Taylor, Red Cross nurse; Freer, Eastern costume; Phyllis Young, Dutch peasant girl;, E. Lawrence, Lavender and Old Lace; C Langman Mexican cowlboy; M. M>is3i, Stars and Stripes'; C. Faibish, Japanese lady; Messrs J. Hunwick, cow-boy; R Hancock, Oddfellows' P.G.M. regalia; H. Renall, Uncle Sam; C. Volsfci, Red Indian; Gernhoeffer, On the Road to Ruin; F. Faibish Sundowner; and J. E. Faibish, cowhoy. The ladies' dresses were, without exception, in ixcfllent taste and most effective, Mrs. H. Renall's representation of "France" being generally conceded to be perfect.

TARATA. ('Prom Our Own Correspondent.) The Tarata Hall was packed on Thursday evening, the 6th inst-, the occasion bein a farewell to Mr. F J. Eggleton. our local schoolmaster, who is going into camp. The first part of the evening was given to the pupils of the Tarata and Pukeho schools, and the children had a very happy time, dancing, etc. The Pukeho pupils gave two items—a chorus, musical drill and dancing steps. Miss K. King, their teacher, had the pupils thoroughly traned. The Tarata pupils contributed two dialogues, whilst recitations were given by Joe Stand ish and Mabel Crowe. All the items were heartily received. A special feature was the Grand March by the pupils, who went through it admirably, being received with hearty applause. Mr. E. J. Ible then presented Mr. Eggleton with a well-filled purse of sovereigns. He said that Mr Eggleton was a man the district could not afford to lose. He had taken a ken interest in all local affairs- Not a thing waa there that Mr. Eggleton had not helped along As secretary of the Patriotic Committee lie had been painstaking and thorough; as a teacher he had always taken a keen interest in the pupils, who loved him, and the manners of the children towards others showed plainly the training they had received. He was very sorry indeed that Mr. Eggleton had to leave for camp hut was necessitated the help of every man. He was sure that Mr. Eggleton would bo a good soldier, as he always put every ounce of energy into whatever he interested himself. On behalf of the settlers of Tarata and surrounding districts, he asked Mr. Eggleton to accept the present as a small token of the respect and esteem he waa held in, and wished him every good luck and a safe return from the front. Mr. H. Neilson endorsed the previous speaker's remarks His children had done exceedingly well under Mr. lftrgleton. It did not matter wherever they met Mr. Eggleton, he had n wiisl unile and a good word for everyone. He considered ft a, privilege to bo a friend of Mr. Eggleton's. He would be sorely missed, and he wished him every success and a safe return Mr. M. Standish spoke to similar effect. Mr. Eggieton, on rising to respond, was greeted with hearty applause- He said it was very hard incfeed for him to e\-press what he wanted to. He was vit" pleased indeed to know that his efforts had been appreciated. It had always been a pleasure to him to help in any way possible. He had to thank the people for their kind help. His stay at Tarata had been a pleasant one and he was very sorry indeed to leave it. As a teacher he had done his best. A teacher's position was a hard one to fill. He asked the parents to take a keen interest in their school and give the inccmrng teacher their help. He felt very pleased indeed to see the way lis pupils respected him. They did not look upon him as something to dread. If there had ever been any misunderstanding between any parents and himself he asked forgiveness. After all, when he looked round and saw the older pupils who had left school and his present pupils, lie felt that, in some measure, he had been a success as a teacher. He was now going into camp, and would throw himself heart and soul into his work and hoped to go forward and give his help to win what so many of the noble boyl had given their lives for. Master Joe Standis-i then preienied Mr. Eggleton with a fountain pen and writing wallet from the Tarata School children. They were very sorry Mr. Eggleton was going, and wished him good luck and a uaife return. Mr. Eggleton heartily thanked the pupils for their present. He could never forget them as he loved them all as if they were his own- Ho had happy times with them all. He felt very much in leaving them, but hoped to come back am! see them all again. He asked them to stick close to their work"For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" was heartily sung. Dancing was kept up until the early hours of the morning. The music was supplied by the Misses AVilliams (piano and violin) and was much appreciated. Mr. M. 'Martin made a very efficient M.C. Extras were played •by Miss Bunyan and Mr. Eggleton. Miss Bi:nyan also gave a song and Mr. Bishop t> recitation. The ladies provided supper in the usual good style and all thoroughly enjoyed themselves.