DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 23 September 1919, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

, ROWAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) I Favored by a fine night the Hall Committee's "wind Up" fancy dress boil was well attended, though the fancy dresses were not numerous. Dancing was Indulged in till the early hours of next morning.* Throughout the winter a. : series of euchre parties and dances have been held in aid of tho hall fund. Mrs Manidonald won the iadiea' paints prize and generously handed her prize-mouey to the Jtyll Committee. The prizes for best fancy costumes were won by Mrs Barleyman (ruination), Mrs Martin (tramp), Mr Bob. Manidonald (Charlie Chaplin), and Mr Penny (Chinaman). The tramp's "bride" enlivened the evening by singing a comic song, which was enthusiastically encored. Charlie Chaplin gallantly presented the 'bride" with a bouquet of turnips, cariota, and grass. Extras were played by Mrs McFie, Mrs Martin, Mr McCandlish, and Mr Jicnidonald. Amongst the visitors were Mrs aitci Miss Mundy, former residents of Rowan. Mr P, Norgate has sold his farm on the Jlangawhero Road. Extensive alterations at the Rowan factory sre almost completed, and the factory Is now open. On Thursday the inspector held his annual lamination at the school, which has increased cinsiderably in the last few months. CARDIFF. (From Our Own Correspondent) Throughout the whole of the war period the Cardiff ladies have regularly furnished each Cardiff boy with parcels of comforts every few weeks, as well as being active in arranging public farewells and receptions for all soldiers hailing from Cardiff. The final reception occurred sonic two weeks ago, when Private A. O'Sullivan was welcomed home. It seems that the returned soldiers, in turn, wished to show their appreciation of the ladles' efforts on their behalf while they were on service, they having decided to hold a plain and fancy dress social for the benefit of the lacftcs. This function took place on Wednesday evening, and it eclipsed all former gatherings in brightness and patronage. The schoolroom was decked in bunting, and about fifty of the throng were arranged in fancy costumes. Some of tho latter enlivened the proceedings by acting up to their representation, while great difficulty was experienced by (ho lady judges in selecting the prize-winners. Finally Miss Rawlcs, dressed as an Indian bravo, was awarded the first prize. During tl.e evening Mr Aitken (Stratford) contributed a song, and Master lan and Misses Vera and Flo Fergusson gave exhibitions of the various Highland dances. Miss Nlven supplied the accompaniments and Mrs Bianchi's orchestra provided the dance music. Several extras were played by Miss Nash and Mr C. Coldwell. The dancing programme was under tho management of Messrs S. Brown and S. Sullivan, who executed their duties as M.C.'s in a creditable wanner, notwithstanding the crushed state of the dancing space. A first-rate supper was provided by the committee about 11 p.m., and dancing was resumed until about 2 a.m., when once again the fun and frolic of fancy dress relapsed into tho usual weary homeward way. WAITOITOI. \ = (From Our Own Correspondent.) At a meeting of the School Committee held last week it was decided to purchase the necesasry material* and repair the fence surrounding the school, and attend to several other small matters in connection with the premises. Mr. Geo. Pascoe, the Education Board's truant inspector, paid a visit to tho school recently and 1 understand the attendance record is satisfactory. i It is reportod that Mr. E. Mouat has taken over from Mr. Alf. Smith, the Tuparl Estate, and intends erecting a dwelling house thereon. Later on he will most probably use .a portion of the farm for dairying purposes. I understand that Mr. Chas. Musker, ftho recently purchased Mr. J. R. Sly's farm, has acquired from Mr. W. Jupp 125 acres of Native leasehold adjoining the property. Mr. Sly will hold a clearing sale at the homestead on Saturday next, when he is offering'his dairy herd, together with othej; cattle and sheep, as well as his farm implements and household furniture. The cows are a nice oven line, and are at present milking, really well, so no doubt there will be a good attendance and keen competition. Mrs. Sowry has disposed of her farm at Urenul at a most satisfactory figure. Amongst the latest arrivals from Egypt is Sergt. Jack O'Neill, of Kaipikari, and his many friends will be glad to hoar that he is looking well. . Owing to tho exceptionally mild winter ana tho eaTly spring, most of tho dairy herds in this district avo in good condition, and consequently milking much better than last season. Vho pastures ar© now showing the beneficial effects of the top dressings they received a month or two ago, and everything seems to point to a successful season. The schoolroom was well filled on Friday evening last when Mr. Perkins gave his usual address to the children. The subject chosen was "The Power of Love," and the youthful audience listened with evident interest to the simple and admirable little anecdotes which the speaker used to illustrate his address, Mr. Perkins also delivered a few remarks to the elder ones present. Miss Reeves, from Waltara, presided at the organ, and. played, the accompaniments to the various hymns. On Sunday evening Mr. Perkins also held divine service in the schoolroom, at which there was a good attendance. Mr. Toms, representing Mr. Berry, engineering expert of Palmerston North, has been busy this past few< clays testing and fitting up the new freezing chamber which was. built during the winter months. It is now in first-class working order pnd gives every satisfaction, The saving in amonnla compared with the old faulty chamber will be considerable, to say nothing of the convenience to the staff.