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DISTRICT NEWS.

AWAKINO-MOKAU. (Prom Our Own Oorrespopdent.) Again Mr. Newton King's animal sheep and cattle fair at Awakino has come and gone, it being held on February lti. There was a first-ciass show of fat sliepe and cattle which changed liands at satisfactory prices. There was a big attendance of both buyers and sellers, many coming from outside districts. The sale was a very good one indeed. During the alternoon, tea was dispensed by the ladies, the proceeds being devoted to the hall funds, the sum of £li 10s being realised for that purpose. in the evening a grand concert and dance was held in the hall, and was a great success from start to finish, both in the crowded attendance of a most appreciative audience, and the excellence of the items provided for their entertainment. By this function £2O 15s was added to the hall fund, which must have been most gratifying" to the organisers, Misses Avery and K. Thomson, with their assistants, Misses 11, and M. Wolfe, Bainbridge, Black, Carrhigton, Waring, Shell and Lake. The accompanists for the evening were Miss Shirley and K. Thomson. The former who is visiting Mr and Mrs W. D. Thomson at "The Anchorage," is a most talented young lady, and was decidedly a great acquisition to the concert programme. To Miss Avery's energy and skill must be credited the succeas of the dancing, in the items "Tickle-toe,' - and "Tally-Ho/ these being among the yems of the evening, though really it i hard to distinguish which was the gem of the programme, as all were so excellent and pleasing to the audience, livery item received a most enthusiastic encore, and all the performers responded, with the exception of Mi3s M. Wolfe, who is to he highly congratulated on her rendering of that charming little song, '"Coming Home." Special mention must be made of the acting of the Misses K. Thomson, 11. Wolfe and L. Bainbridge, in the "Buds." The stage was most tastefully decorated and ararranged in drawing-room style, and after, as a Hawaiian outdoor scene. The only drawback was that the lighting was insufficient to show up the really pretty effect. The dresses were tasteful and pretty, especially in the "Tickletoe" and "Tally-Ho" items. Miss K. Thomson looked "just it," as a young gentleman of fashion in her items with Miss H. Wolfe, L. Bainbridge,, and in the finale "A Wee Deoch and Doris," in which also Miss M. Black and Miss M. Wolfe looked charming as two Scotch lassies. The opening chorus. "Under the Same Old Flag," was brightly and pleasingly sung by the company. The rtext item was to have been a pianoforte solo by Miss D. Condon, but as this young lady was indisposed, she was unable to play, which was to be regretted, as Miss Condon always chooses something worth hearing. Miss Iv. Thomson sang charmingly the song, "Baby Doll," while the compnay joined in the chorus. After this, Miss Shirley gave "You Must Look into Her Eyes." This was a gem and received a most determined encore, when she responded wiih "Love's Own Kiss/' a charming little song with a haunting refrain. Miss Shirley's lino voice was heard to great advantage in l'jiii these numbers, The next item was song by Miss 11. Wolfe. "There's a Little Lane Without a Turning." This young lady was in splendid voice, and received a well-deserved encore. Then came another gem—a duet by Miss K. Thomson and Miss L. Bainbridge, "My Dear Old Home." Miss Thomson as a devotee of the city, and Miss Bainbridge as a lover of the dear old country home acted and sung to perfection, and this number was redeinanded. Miss H. Wolfe and Miss K. Thomson then apeparcd in a duet entitled "Local Hits," which was really splendid. 1 The hits were adapted to the song, "I'd Still Love You," and brought fn not only our local celebrities, but also our Parliamentary leaders, "Bill and .Toe " Wo understand these were composed by Miss Shirley, and I were decidedly clever, and needless to say, were received with thunderous applause. The second part of the programme opened with a pianoforte solo executed in a masterly maner by Miss Shirley, followed by a song by Miss Minnie Wolfe. "Coming Home." This was beautifully rendered and re-demanded. Miss Wolfe then gave "Yaka hula dicky hula," with a chorus by company, who wero most picturesquely grouped on tlse f.tegc in real Hawaiian fashion, Miss Wolfe being most realistically dressed to suit. Miss W. Shell, who has a voire which should really bo trained, then gave a pretty little song, entitled "First Love, Last Love, Best Love of All." This song was well sung and cnihuiastically received. Miss Shell having to respond, when she gave, "The Sun is Shining Somewhere." Now came a real gem, the song and dance, "Tickle-tc e by Miss K. Thomson and company. L this Miss Thomson wore a most clia>->r ing costume, and also sang splendidly, and these with the pretty dresses and graceful dancing of the companv fi'irlv brought down the house and the item | had to be rendered again, and would have received a double encore, only for the fact of some of the company having to appear in the following item, a fairy dance, entitled "TaJly-Ho," which was rather strenuous. In this Miss M. Avery, Miss Vere Avery, Miss M. Black, and Mies M. Wolfe looked very "ihic" in their pretty hunting costumes, and thev danced with exceeding grace and skill, and the thunderous applause which ■areetcd this item must have fully repaid Miss M. Avery and her three pretty pupils- for the trouble they must have gone to to provide this dainty and effective item. The dance was most insistently encored, and had to be repeated, after which the programme was brought to a successful close with the singing of "A Wee Deoch and Doris" by the company, who were appropri <tely supplied with the necessary material with attendant bottle and glass for the effective rendering of this bright and spirited finale. Altogether it was one of the most enjoyable concerts we have had in our little town, and it is to be hoped that now the young people of our district have made a start in tliis direction they will continue the good work, and organise some nwrc enjoyable functions for .us in the near future. We did hear a rumor that they intend visiting Tongaporutu with their concert party. Let ns hope the rumor may become an accomplished fact very soon. After the hall was cleared, dancing was indulged in till about 3 ft.m. by an enthusiastic crowd to excellent music, provided by Mesdames Wanklvn, McNeice, Avery, and Chriatofferson, arid Misses Shirley and Shell. We would like it to he understood that this was organised and carried out ealely by the

young ladies of our district, no married ladies, men or boys being admitted to partnership at all, only in the providing of the supper for the dance. On Friday evening, February 7, Mrs Xoel Bignell gave a dance for patriotic purposes at her "Home on the Sill." There being a favorable moon, the roads and weather good, about 40 lollies and gentlemen availed themselves of the invitation, and greatly enjoyed the ride or drive coming from Awakino, Mahoenui, Mokau and surrounding districts. The function was most enjoyable, and the "silver coin" collection resulted in about £3 10s being' raised for our soldiers' clubs. Mr and Mrs Bignell had gone to some trouble to entertain (heir guests, and must have fully reaped their reward, when everyone attested to having spent an exceedingly enjoyable evening. The verandah was I beautifully decorated with liikau palms and ferns, and lighted with. Japanese lanterns, which made a Charming scene. Tlie dainty and recherche supper was laid out in the dining-room, which was tastefully decorated with roses.

The metalling of Mt. Messenger may be proceeded with this summer, instead of being "laid by" until next year as proposed. Mr and Mrs Avery with Mrs McNeico. returned from the New Plymouth races by car last week. Mrs Winnie Howard has returned from an enjoyable trip to HaweraWe very much regret to hear that Mr and Mrs Frank Richards, of Waitara, have lost another of their children in the death from meningitis, of their little son Ray. Mr and Mrs Richards will havo the sympathy of all in their sad bereavement,

Miss Shirley is spending a few weeks with Mrs W. D. Thomson, of Awakino. We understand that this talented young lady intends going in for hospital nursing after a time. A grand profession and one for which we are sure Miss Shirley is well adapted.

Miss Barnes has returned to the "tea ching of the young idea" in Molcau, af ter a long holiday.

Our new teacher for Awakino, Miss Chapman, has begun her duties, and seems to be just the "right person in the right place."

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Taranaki Daily News, 24 February 1919, Page 3

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DISTRICT NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, 24 February 1919, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, 24 February 1919, Page 3

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