DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 27 August 1918, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS.

LEFP.ERTON. (From Our Own Correspondent. V "Absolutely the best local show we have had for a long time," was a remark passed to "Your Own"' on Friday night at tiie conclusion of the concert organised by the young people of our district in aid of the C. Arthur Pearson Fuuil for the l;li. i soldiers. And die remark was justified: even those in the "know" were agreeably surprised at the vim which tho young performers put into their items, Following is the programme:—Pianoforte trio, the Misses Giddy; sang, Miss Tpnibull; song, "Three Little Cupids," the Misses H. Copesb.kc, 1). Ilarvey and G. Cage. This was a very pretty item, charmingly given, and cneoied; song, '•The Dirty Boy" by the junior school children caused much amusement; song, Miss Rcna Gernhoefei'; A Wand Drill, by the senior school girls was a most creditable performance to nil concerned. Miss Turnbull and Mr Jl. Giddy were heard to advantage in the good old duet, "Larboard Watch."' Little Miss Diek well deserved the encore she got for "Dertr Little ■Tammy Face," her articulation and |>hrasing being excellent for so young a child. A bevy of girls as "Paper Parcels" made an effective item, while Mr R. Giddy (according to my small boy) was the best finger of tho evening in his comic item. "Four Modest Quakeresses"' (Misses B. Giddy. F. Giddy. Miss Mouat. an;' Miss Harvey) won all hearts with their demure faces and their pretty steps. The first half of the programme closed with ■' concerted song "Son of Brittania" by the senior scholars. A farce, "Aunt Melissa's Money" closed the programme, and Uie favorable comment passed on their performance must have been some recompense to the young fol'-s who had cpent so many evenings in p"aetieo beforehand. The takings at the concert and dance which followed were well over £l2. As usual, the ladies of the district provided and dispensed a bountiful supper Mention must also be made of the following eliildron who sold tickets and incidentally the concert: Ruby Dick. Dora Fnvey. ft. Will'imson. T. and L. Sarten, > and A. Sampson, V. Aekland, and M. Bod v. The annual mpef ine of the Lepperton Dairr Companv takes place on Monday evening in the hall. So far, 1 not heard of any tremendous unhoaval. '•Usthere is a great deal of loud voiced talk before such meetinsrs. Uenerally, however. your noisy supplier is quiet enoush when the proper time comes for ';im to b-3 heard. TAKIKI August 23. The annual meeting of the. Tatiiotie 'Committee v.ill be held on Monday evening-. The committee, with the chairman, (Mr X- F. Lawrence) and secretary (R. | floskins) are to be complimented on having a most successful year. After meeting all expenditure the receipts amount io £4BO Ds Wd, including farewells anl receptions to soldiers £ty 17s Id, Y.M. C A., £140; Wounded Soldiers, £4O; French Orphans, £lO 10s; Red Cross, £0; Xmas Cheer, 1017 (too hte for last balance sheet) CH.IO Ss Sd; I9IS, £l2O lis Id. Total..£4l?!) lis lOd, The copper trail contest resulted in a close "go" between West and Fast, the former proving the strongest with a milruin of £2, the total being West £SB 19s Od, Fast .Cnfi 13s Gd, "social" £8 (is Od. total £12:1 "2s Gd. Subscribers to the Enst were: C Young, £<>: Mrs Yaufrliin, £4 7s-Cd: Mrs Goodwin, £1 ss; J. ifchon, £1 '2-:; Mrs Kason and Mr ,T. Knowie=, CI Is: X. Fason, AY- Irwin, A. Cowley, J. Thcrkle*on. senr., J Tlierklescn. T. Therkli-son. Ti. Rowlands, V. .Uarkness. R. J. Hancock, W Bint, A. A. Ward, Wickhom and Tones. T>. Swanson, T Long, AV- Rogers, and 'Mrs Irwin all £v ; S. F. Ri id, and F. G. Fowling, 10s Cd each: L. Oernhoet'er, H. IV Glen, .T. Mai!. A, Therklcson, J. Fraser, A Xicsol, K I'onwarden, .1. Falush, M. J- Byrne, F. J. Capper, A, Taylor, AV. Summers, J. Craig, .T. Davidson. Mr. •,nd "Mrs Body. W. 0. .Tones, and Mrs R. i T iinco:-l; all 10-'; AV. Lansram and D. Pennington, 7s fid each; T Price fls fid: R A. Knowles, 6s; Mrs Smith,.). Crossey, C. Therkleson. A. R. Thompson, Lowe Tiros.. Mrs Hewitt. F. Gladdins, P. Kennedy, Mrs Stephenson. C. "Knmblyn and R. Sliarrork. ."is each: Mrs Bbnehard, AT Mariin. W. Jury. F. Baker, G Thompson, G. Williimspn and L. Hint, 2s Gil each; turkey, donated by C. Y'l'ng, £1 Ills; turkey, (A*. Harknee.c), 1 Is: enrrt stalls, elf., ;C,'i Is; A F. A'aughan, £.l 3s. Toll! 1 £.i'l lfls <M. Wcsi —A. K. Laurence, Mrs. A.'F. Laurence (Durham Road), AA r . 'Latirenee, Mrs. \V. Laurence (Durham road). £2 )'is ! "ach ; S. Hi Idled, AV. J. Kendrick 'Mrs AV. ,T. Kendrick, £2: D. -Tones, Mr? D. .Tones, R. Hoskins, Mrs R. TToskins, £1 Is each; Mrs A. A. Jemison, .T. Jemison, R. Taylor, X. .Tones, T, Mellroy. ,T, Kettlewelj, I"). Oldham. AV. Riulkin, F. Trice. Mrs R. F. Kerr. Mr* -T. Hnelwr. J. Mather, J. Petti tt. R. Tames sen., R. TTVllis and P., -femes, £1 eailt: Mrs llosran. T. llosan, R. B. .Tames, .T, Tlucker, -T. Thitlcr, Fric Laurence R. James. A. Kilsby, -T. TTunwick. L. ITollis. W. Win it h. V, Thicker, .T. -Tohn~tou, G- W. Kibibv. "Mrs AYoodmnn. S. rl 'iap;nan, innr.. Mrs S. Mildred, Miss I"! Laurence, T- Forney, J. Omiey. senr.. Thos. Corney, F. C'ornev. J. Williams and P X,-ns. 10s each; A- Frierfil, £1; O. AA r . Woodirnan, 12s.Gd: H. R. Keniill. !ss; liam '\. V. Laurence), £1 10s. Total,"£sß 19s W. The Tariki Pathetic Committee recent-

ly wrote Sir .Tames Allen concerning aliens arid men of alien parentage in the Taranaki district buying up land ovar the heads of others, and also charging exorbitant terns for farm and ordinary lahor. A reply has been received stating that as the Act now stands men of alien parentage may purchase land, and furf■' "r. naturalised aliens have the same rights as British-born subjects The letvr would be forwarded to the Minister :'or Lands for consideration.

OKATO. (From Our Own Corresepondent.) The Hemp ton Hall, Okato, was packed on Friday, August 23rd, when the Okato Choral Society made their first appearance for the Copper Trail. The society was fortunate in securing the services of Madame Clioules, soprano, of Auckland, who possesses a very rich and powerful voice, and has a pleasing appearance. She was undoubtedly • the star of the evening. Her first item ("II Bacio") was rendered in brilliant style, and in response to tho encore gave "Somewhere a A r oice is Calling." "A String of Pearls" was doubly encored, she giving "Annie Laurie." On a further recall she rendered a little Coon song in a charming manner. Later a special request was made for au extra item, Madame Clioules giving "Break I'O Day." Captain Arthur Allen then [ gave a number of recitations which were an outstanding feature and he received j a well-deserved encore after each item. • ® nr ' n g *•''« interval an appeal was made ' I>.Y Captain Allen to swell the Copper Trail fund. It was a novel idea, of Mr. . Pearson (the conductor) to hand Cap- : tain Allen an envelope containing an amount of money. It caused much excitement when Captain Allen asked who : would volunteer to give tne same amount contained in the envelope. By ; this means :£3O was raised. , Miss Muriel Pearson gave a pianoforte ! solo 'Polonaise" (Chopin), which was rendered in an artistic and pleasing manner, and promises well for the future. ! Mr Jenkins, the Okato favorite, scored a, great success in his son* Roses of Picardy" (encored), anu ne responded with "So Fair a Flower," and again later in the evening in a vocal duet with Madame Clioules gave "Watchman, What of the Night?" Mr P. Norris, violinist, contributed a sympathetic rendering of Faff's "Cavatina," and responded with a-selection from '•The. Bohemian Oirl." The children's item ("Playtime"), was very pleading indeed, the latter well trained'bv Mrs J. S. Fox. The Okato Choral* Soeietv rendered several part songs and chorines and were deservedly encored, and brought the concert to a close with a spirited rendering of Gounod's Soldiers' Chorus. The conductor (Mr. A. F- R. Pearson) is to be congratulated upon the results, which show careful training and certainly had the society well under control. Okato is fortunate in bavins such a musicipn in their midst, and it is to be hoped this will not be vne j»Bt opportunity of hearing him. The society's accompanist (Mrs ,T. S. Fox) carried out her duties in a capable manner. Creat credit is due to those who decorated tii;e stage so artistically. I A dance brought to a close one of the ! most, enjoyable evenings spent in the Okato Hall. Already the receipts are i about. ,-CTT, The above programme is j to be repented at Uahotu on Tuesday, j the 27th and at Omata on Friday the : :!oth.