DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 July 1918, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

OMATA. (From a Correspondent.) A very happy party gathered at, Mr. Hughes' residence at Spotswood on Friday last, the occasion being a long night in connection with the dancing classes, give in honor of Ron. Quick-fall, who is leaving for camp on Wednesday next. Ron. has endeared himself to tile promoters of the classes, as well as to the pupils, whom he has taken an interest in, and he will be greatly missed. During the evening Mr. Hughes, on behalf of the Omata Sewing Juild, presented the guest with a leather wallet and writing companion, as a small token of their esteem, and ITal Hughes handed him a pipe from his comrades of the classes.

In passing, I might say that these classes, initiated by the guild about three months ago, have becomo very popular, and, besides bringing m a small sum for postage of parcels each week, afford the youth of Omata an opportunity to learn the art of dancing and of gathering together in a wholesome, pleasant manner. The speed with which the pupils are acquiring thb art reflects credit on their teacher and the kindly boya and girls who assist him Mr. Revell, Omata, out of a very real desire to do his bit towards helping on the war work, provides music free at these gatherings, and one and all appreciate his great, kindness as much as they do his music. We are all sad to lose one of our brightest members, but know that ho must answer the fall to duty. Amongst all the thousands of New Zealand boys whom the women of New Zealand are to-day doing their best to minister to there will be found none more worthy of their help than Ron. Quiekfall. He will, we are assured, bo as great a credit, to Omrfta and to his country as is his brother, Sergeant Sid Quickfall, who has by his own efforts risen from tho ranks and has been mentioned in despatches for conspicuous bravery. We look forward to meeting Ron- when he returns 011 his final leave. Meanwhile, we wish him good luckOn Thursday, July 2.">, the guild purposes holding a social in aid of their Soldiers' Comforts Fund. Tn deference to the wishes expressed by the New Plymouth Agricultural Committee, tha •Tune dance was postponed to a later date, but, unfortunately, it was found necessary to forego the dance altogether owing to its being crowded out by other amusements. This meant a loss of at least £S or £lO that month, a rather serious loss to our small society, considering the now almost exorbitant price qt material, etc.: but it, is hoped bv this month's assembly to make good. The guild confidently expect some substantial assistance this time at least from tho townsfolk as well as a big rally of the district. The guild desires to keep expenses as low as possible, so any donations of cakes or money towards purchase of supper will be gratefully received from those subscribers whom we cannot find time to call on.