DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 21 May 1919, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

URUTI. • A welcome home to returned soldiers took place here on Friday night, the hall being packed to the utmost capacity. A most enjoyable night ensued Between the dances, vocal items were contributed by Misses Sheard and Weston, of Urenui, and Cpl. Biggs, of Hawera, which were highly appreciated by all. Mr. C. H. Barnitt made a most efficient M.C. After supper, the presentation of medals took place. Mr. S. A. Campbell in addressing the men of behalf of the Uruti branch of the North Taranaki Patriotic League, echoed the feeling of the people in saying how glad they were to have the men again in their midst. Mrs. Campbell presented each man with a gold medal suitably inscribed. The following men were recipients of medals: Lieut. R. W. Richardson, Sgt, R. Fulton, Pvtes .T. Morris and T. Frsser. In the case of Sgt. F. G. Richardson, jM.M., killed in action, the medal was j presented to li!b mother. After the pre- ■_ imitation Lieut. Richardson suitably ;!-?sDonded ou behalf of the returned • i i Dancing wa9 continued until the early {hours, when a most enjoyable function i was brought to an end. j CARRINGTON ROAD. J The fancy dress ball, the second of its I kind held here, took place in the Carringi ton School on Tuesday evening, and was i undoubtedly a decided success. The evenling was perfect for dancing, the schoolj room being packed to the utmost. The i children's dance commenced at 7.30. The I graceful manner iii which the little tots I executed the various steps in the fancy j dancing reflected great credit on the masI ter (Mr. Edgar Turner), who instructed j the pupils in the dancing steps. The I grand march and fancy marching especi- | ally brought forth much favorable comj ment from the onlookers. At the close of the children's dances the chairman I (Mr. 13. Pepperell) officiated at the prizeI giving ceremony. He referred to the } splendid results obtained and the rapid advance the school had made during Mr. Turners regime. The quality of instruction, the order, tone and discipline as shown by the inspector's annual report, were all very good, while the work allotted for beautifying the school grounds had risen within the last four years from 53 per cent, to !)0 per cent., placing the school fourth on the list for the Tisch Shield. In conclusion he thanked Mrs. Bryden, who attended to the decorations so artistically, Mrs. Rider and Mr. Smith, for preparing the school, Mrs. Ritchie (piano) and Mr. Wella (violin) for supplying the music for the children's dance. Mr. Turner, in reply, said that whatever he had done was as a matter of duty. He emphasised the fact that the hearty co-operation of the parents, and especially the committee, was an important factor in the harmonious working of the school, and was conducive to the wellbeing of the school in general. The prize list was as follows: James Charles Smith: Proficiency, silver medal (donated by the teacher); dux for the year IHIB. Standard 0: James Smith. Standard 5: Louis West. Standard 3: Irene Turner. Standard 2: Ken Harr'so i. Standard 1: Eve Rawlinson. Every child in the school was then made the recipient of a prize, according to standard. CHILDREN'S DANCES. Carrie Eva (Japanese), Flo Worne (Maori), Irene Turner (Cupid), Grace Eva (Autumn), Daisy Cole (Dancing Girl), Mary Smith (Autumn), Violet Cole (Starlight), Elsie ltawlinson (Fairy), Eileen Cole (Harem), Nellie Reld (Princess), Eileen Jury (Folly), Pearl Jury (Starlight), Elizabeth Cole (Red Riding Hood), Agnes Smith (Japanese), Joyce Harrison (Fairy), Eve Rawlinson (Hate Green), Dolce Wilson (Fairy Queen), Marlse Turner (Pink Fairy), Lily Beck (Powder Puff), Elsie Moyle (Dutch Girl), Maude Moyle (Belgian), Queens Worne (Little Girl Blue), Elsie Worn* (Little !Girl Blue), Elsie Baker (Japanese), Hazel Brown (England), Phoebe Baker (Japanese), Espirance Gilbert (Nurse), Irene Gilbert (French), Charles Smith (Red Indian), Joseph Welch (Aunt Cloe), Louis West (Boy Scout), Raymond Grooby (sailor), .Kenneth Harrison (Red Indian), Sydney West (Boy Scout), Koy Eva (Football), Stanley Woods (Pierrot), Geo. Francis (Highlander), Selwyn Taylor (Joker), Sydney Peppereb, (Belgium), William Smith (Chinaman), Richard Smith (Sambo), Roy Oliver (Baker), Victor Pepperlll (Knave of Clubs), Noel Turner (All Black Footballer), Kenneth Eva (School Eoy), Eddie Moyle (Swagger), Bert Brown (Niggeri, Harold Brown (Jack Tar), William Wilson (Japanese Boy), George Wilson (Sailor), WUllam Worne (Pierrot). Adults.—Mrs. E. Peppereh (France), Miss Jury (Belgium), Mrs. D. Ritchie (Irish), Mrs. E. Turner (Grecian Princess), Mrs. Harrison (Japanese), Miss M. Shepherd (Superstition), Mrs. H. Shepperd (Red Cross Nurse)/ Miss «. Rawlinson (Starlight Fairy), Mrs. Wilson. (Night Starlight), Miss G. Rawlinson (Nurse), Miss Hawke (Coleen Bawn), Miss D. Shaw (Belgium), Miss A. Rawlinson (Witch), Miss it. Allan (Gipsy), Miss It. Hodson (Scotch lassie). OMATA. (From Our Own Correspondent). - Thursday, the 16th, was a busy day In Omata, when a bazaar was held in aid of the returned soldiers' fund. Favored with perfect weather a large number of people Gathered from all parts of the district on holiday bent. The people of Omata are proverbially liberal in giving, and on this occasion wer'o m no wise behind former efforts In a good cause. A ploasiug feature of the day was the hearty and loyal co-operation, of the Hurford Road poople, who helped in no small measure to make the event the success It proved lo be. During the afternoon the Inside of the hall presented a very busy appearance Mails for the sale of everything the housewife might require were doing a brisk trade. So expert did the salesmen and saleswomen prove to be that at an early hour practically' the whole at the goods were disposed of. Live slock was also sold at satisfactory prices in some lines at a considerable advance on Wo quotations. Weight-guessing competitions, 'Taffies and other money-making devices were equally well patronised, indeed so ulucli so • that it was found necessary to send a motor 1 car to-town for. a further-supply of silver coin Afternoon tea under the able management or the bidies was a feature or the day. aril the few coins which the vnndors failed to extract were literally , "swallowed 1 un" in; Ilia' grateful cup of tea..; During; the day afcftaVbrake connected with' the trams, and a lardenumber of townspeople availed themselves of Uiuj. means to. roacli,: the feeiie of actlonfimd vK l V nn ' v I " ft |;' )lc F°yk -! hin e s proved..: Whore the. willing so mn , hv+ unfortuiiately I d d *nt OjJtftfii'Hheir naiiuwl it would be invidiousfto ff«|! few I T .J™ C „°, !"T S ¥>«Nfr#r<>rni.itlon>: hajd taken place? -All trdces of uta&'nnd exchange had disappeared. Whe'iiVhall -w, crgvfchui 1. overflowing ** ttf e ™'? 3 ''i "".? Jf4>P#«d come to take . part In the 86$#.»$c$M, dance they, did to their OfSjthe many'successful "stunts"' held ¥ Om'ata that ofHlfe 15th must be classed os.Bue ofcthe best fever.