DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 7 June 1919, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

TARIKJ. . 1 * i OProin A Correspondent). ( A very enjeyable evening was spent by the | public of Tariki last Friday night, when a, : plain and fancy dress bill was given by the I school children in. aid of the school fund. , Although the weather was very rough it did Slot affect the attendance. Tho grand march, led hy Miss Queeole Therkleson, representing Peace, was done to perfection. At the end of tho march the children formed the word Peace. The children daaeed till 0.30, and although it could hardly bo> said "un the light. fantastic toe," I think they enjoyed themselves. After a second grand inarch came for them the greatest event of the evening, viz., supper. During the evening Miss Gladys Cowley, ore behalf of tiio school children, presented Miss Thompson with a tea service. In a very pretty speech, sho expressed their regret in losing such a valuable teacher. Miss Thompson had been in TariM nearly four years and during that time sho had won the highest esteem of all. Miss Thompson thanked the children for their much appreciated gift. At 9.30 the door was cleared for the elder folk, and dancing continued till the early hours of the morning. The music for the children was supplied by Mrs D. Jones, Misses L. Laurence E. Rudktn, A. Therkleson and Mrs. Petherbrldge. The Inglewood Orchestra was in attendance for the latter part. Croat credit Is due to the teachers for the admirable way in which tho children were trained and also rto Mrs. Easln and her band of helpers for the tasteful .way in which the hall was decorated.

Following is a list of the children taking par 1 : Queenie Therkleson, Peace; Irene Cowley, Bed Cross Nurse; Gladys Cowley, Dutch; Phylis Young, Dutch; Clarieo Young, Alsatian; Peggy Glen, .Japanese; Bessie Tilanchard, Japan.ose; Alice Hollls, Egyptian; Elsie Jakes, Highland Lassie; Grace Fabish, America; Eileen Kendrick, Starlight; Rita Kendrick, Pink RoseCoral O'.Malley, Lady of Court of England; Rita Fablsh, Japanese; Minnie Blanchnrd, Little Ctrl ,BIuo; Evelyn Hollis, Dolly Varden; Maida iJones, Market Girl; Owna Jones, Snow; Ollvo .Jakes, Fairy Queen; Ivy Thompson. FairyMabel Hucker, Bed Cross' Nurse; Kuby Hollis [Milkmaid; Kosle and Lily Hucker, two little l girls in blue; Christine Hnrltness, Dutchi Myrtle James, Pink Girl; Jean Young, Afternoon [Tea Girl; Bita Laurence, Dancing Spanish Girl; Dorothy Hollis, Chrysanthemum; Helen Hollis I Kose; May McElroy, Shamrock; Rose McElroy' Cupid; Janet Mall. Sailor Girl; Doris Jurv Spanish Dancer. H. Taylor, Barber; R Taylor, Nigger; R. Glen, Pierrot; Billy Youn». Cowboy; Arthur Lawson, Nigger; D. Pennington. Jockey; G. Laurence, Uncle Sam; Potherbridge, Jockey; Jim Petit, Cowboy; Tom Fabish Swagger; Frank Fabish, Cowboy; Arnold Cowley, Scout; Sam Jakes, footballer; Charlie Hucker, Champion Walker; G Thompson, Baker; D. Kendrick SaUor; d' tho Court of England; W. Kendrick, Highlander •'• Blanchard, Footballer; O'Malley Jim, Lord of W. Jakes, Soldier; J. Butler, Baker; K Cornhoefer, Spright; Alan James, Sailor; B. Harkness, Clown; L. Butler, Grocer; Thompson Swagger; P. Therkleson, Scout- F. Therkleson, Cowboy; I. Laurence, Baker; L Ger.nhoefor, Pierrot; K. Mail, Baker; Ed. Mahon Soldier; L. Jakes, Maker; G. Petit, SwaggerH. Laurence, Cowboy; S. Summers, Charlie Chaplin.

NORFOLK ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent). The Moa district, South of Inglewood, has, like other parts of Taranaki, felt tho effects of tho farm selling epidemic lately so noticeable. Amongst those who have sold and havo left or aro about to leave their old homes are Messrs. J. Mlschewski, of Durham Road; I V. Hall, of Mountain Road; W. Tlppins and A. Heal, of Norfolk Road, the last named being one of tho earliest residents of the Moa district, whither he came with his father and the other members of the family in the middle seventies, so that ho has seen the development of this part of Taranaki literaily from virgin bush to its present prosperous condition of farm land, and has experienced all the vicissitudes, hard times and harsh surroundings, the inevitable concommitants of pioneer life A farewell social gathering took place at ihe Norfolk road school on Friday, May 30 when ??, an i l „ Mra •' v - Hall were the guests of their fellow sottlers on the eve of their removal to Albert road, where Mr. Hall has bought a farm nearer to his boyhood's home. The night was chiefly given up to dancing for. which Miss Hogan provided tho music, and our old friend, Mr. Jack Burgess, as in days gone bye, carried out the duties of MC. with all his old vim. A pause was made at tho usual hour for supper when opportunity was taken to make a presentation of a case of pipes to Mr. Hall in token of the esteem of his neighbors and their good wishes trie the welfare of himself and his family in their new home. Mr. A. Marshall, to whom the duty of making the presentation was entrusted made most suitable reference to Mr'. Hall's good qualities as a neighbor and his constant readiness to help any social functions hero as had been .shown by his active participation during the war hi all the work of the local Patriotic Committee. Mr. Hall feelingly' returned thanks for tho goodwill shown to himself and Mrs HaU. They were not, lie said, removing to any great distance, and should always retain a keen interest in tho happenings of the Norfolk Road district.

After supper dancing was resumed with renewed Vigor to which the wintry weather added zest so that which was begun on Friday evenln" did not end till Saturday morning.

PUNGAREHTJ. (From Our Own Correspondent)

The social and dance organised for Tuesday night last by the Pungarehu Hall Committee, in aid of funds, had to be postponed indefinitely owing to the poor attendance, somewhere in the vicinity of a dozen braving tho elements. It was hoped that tho proceeds from this dance would permit of several Improvements being effected to the hall, but I honestly think, owing to the number of similar functions held lately, dancers here are evidently wanting a spell, The King's Birthday was obsorved hore as a holiday by the business premises, the Post Office and tho school.

The school will close On Friday the 6th for the usual winter holidays, re-opening again on the morning of the 18th. Advantage was taken by the Pungarehu and Rahotu schools of the holiday on Tuesday to play off a friendly game of rounders in Mr T. Layard's paddock at Pungarehu, kindly le it by him for the afternoon. A very pleasant afternoon was. spent, although it was far from being an ideal one for this form or sport. Howover it was seen that both teams possess players of promise. Mr W. Harrison, Ramotu was umpire. The teams wore. Pungarehu—Misses K. Fleming, S. Grenfell, R. Fleming, P. Fleming, M. Layman, C. Kirk, L. Fleming, R. Smith. Rahotu —Misses L. Williams, E. Hughson, H. Clarke, T. Harrison, M. Chapman, G. Fleming, D. Looney. The Rahoiu team, captained by Mrs Harrison, were by far the cleverer, although the Pungarehu lot, captained by Miss Mackay, will no doubt greatly Improve with a little more practice. On the day's play Rahotu deserved the win, having the better of the play throughout, the final score being: Rahotu 2, Pungarehu 0. For the winners Miss L. Williams und Miss D. Looney we?e prominent for Pungarehu. Miss C. Kirk played a splendid game, being easily the best allround player on the ground. A very nice afternoon tea was provided by the Pungarehu players. A return match will bo played at Rahotu.

The directors of the Pungarehu dairy factory, which Is considered as good as the best for handling suppliers milk and working facilities, have been lately considering the Question of enlarging the promises, and have, I understand, purchased the buildings lately occupied by tile local blacksmith Mr S. Goodin. These buildings, which are practically only a stone's throw from the iiiniii buildings of'the factory, will make a .splendid addition, and although nothing definite has been arranged as to its future use, I think the shareholders can rest assured that the directors will see to it that it has been money well spent. I am pleased to stale that Mr T. Karett, who has been under doctor's treatment owing to his late accident, lias made an excellent recovery, and is able to got about once more. Mr Murray, of the local factory staff, along with Mrs Murray left recently for Invcrcargiil I where they Intend spending their annual holidays, they will remaiu south for at least a month.

I understand Messrs MoflHt and Goodwin have acquired another sheep farm of 400 acres on lease at l'uniho. This spealts well for tho land around Funiho way. The beneficial rain experienced recently caused a fairly good growth of grass, but the three or four very heavy frosts during last week have negatived the good results of the rainfall.

Tarauaki, taken on the whole, has not suffered from the drought as severely as other parts and tho prospects for the winter as regards feed appear to be good. Proattng by the bitter experiences of last winter when a considerable number of cattlo were lost, farmers have made provision for the coming whiter and tho season having been a favorable one for hay it Is estimated that quite double the quantity has been saved than formerly, whilst fully double the area has be»n sown In cropSr LEPPERTON. (Prom Our Own Correspondent) On Thursday afternoon Mrs Lopper entertained tho members of the Ladies' Guild at afternoon tea In honor of Miss Luke, who, with her mother, is soon to leave the district. An interesting competition "Camouflage " cleverly arranged by the hostess, absorbed tho attention of all until won bv Mrs P. Sampson and Miss Wright, who proved the most observant ladles present. After a dainty afternoon tea had been handed round to the guests Mrs Lepper, on behalf of the Guild members presented Miss Lulco with a beautiful handbag suitably Inscribed, and voiced the general feeling of regret at uarUuz with. Miss Jjilu.

who feelingly responded. later, Mrs Little spoke In highly apreciative terms of Mrs Lepper's capable and tactful management of Guild matters and thanked her for the cordial way in which her house had been thrown open for Guild meetings. The Guild has in hand a balance of £36 His <3%d, of which it was decided to donato £lO to the Lepperton Public Hali, £3 to the Lepperton Public Memorial, and £5 to the New Plymouth Soldiers' Club. Much sympathy is felt throughout the district with Mrs J. Old and family in Iheir recent sad bereavement.