DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 November 1919, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

SIOICATJ-AWAKINO. (From Our Own Correspondent). Oil '.Friday, a grand plain mid fancy dress ball was held In the Awakino Hall. Tills was a return, given by the bachelors to tho youns ladies of tho district, who provided tho supper and dance some weeks ago, and was a brilliant success. The hall wits very prettily decorated by Messrs George MacMillan and Trevor Hawke, the latter eenlleman being a very welcome visitor, who gare very material assistance In making the function the success it was. Tho costumes worn were very striking and effective. The ouly pity was that more of our eligible young bachelors' could not, or would not, muster up sufficient energy to appear in fancy dress. Prizes were given for best lady's and gent's costume. The lady's was very deservedly won by Miss Minnie Wolfe, who made a most charming "Queen of the Harem," wliilo the gentleman's prize was carried off by Jlr. ,Tack Whyto (Chinaman). Mrs. W. D. Thomson looked very chic as "Furls Fashions." Mrs P. Howard, as a lady of tho harem, wore a most becoming costume of green satin. Mrs. W. Avery looked the "pink of perfection" as "The Pink Lady." Mrs. J. McNelce, as a 'Lady of Japan," was every inch a "daughter or tho land of the chrysanthemum." Mrs S Whitehead, Mrs. H. Maine, Mrs. T. Cummings' Mrs. MacNalr, and Mrs. If. Bryant wore evening dress. Miss Nora Thomson ntade a charming Irish Colleen." Miss Marie Avery was a bright and sparkling "Star of India." Miss Gaitt,_ in her trim uniform, looked every inch a Nurse." Miss L. Banibridge was a vary attractive "Zingara" and Miss Eva Warlnz's costume (Goose Girl) was very effectivo. Miss A Barnes looked splendid as a "Boy Scout." Miss Win. Chapman made a lovely little "Rose." Miss Marjorio looked very c'harmina and atractive as "Pierrete" Miss W. Shell • looked very pretty in her "Powder and Patches. Mrs. Christoffersou, In her kilties was • verra guid" as "Harry Lauder." Miss V. Black looked charming in her pretty green and block avoning dresn. Miss P.itfa Whitehead woro a pretty white evening costume Mr J Ennis certainly deserves eitra special mention ■ his really splendid get up as a "Globe T M S" Terdl Wa3 most ° mclal as Admiral Lord Jeillcoe. ' Th S supnGr T )rov ided was of the' daintiest the floor in excellent order, and the first-class ' a ' £ v detl b Z Mes<ia ™s W. D Thomson , Avery McNiece, ChristofTerson, and Miss Gait candidates, among thein being Mr. W. J R "Banjo" Patterson gave some of ilarry Lauder's songs in due style, and was vociferously encoded. Mr. T. Cummings, jnr., ably fulfilled tho duties of M.C., and everyone had & real , jolly time. ; Tiie fallen soldiers' memorial, which takes J tho form of a concrete fence and entrance _ gate to our hall, is just about finished Tho _ work was in tho able hands of Mr Tom Bevan J by Mr. Just Mortensen,- supervised hv 3 , ; • . Tllc na , mes of ,ho of our t district who have made the suoreme sacrifice are to bo inscribed on marble slabs, and "lot Into the two posts of the gate'. The opening ceremony is to be a. big affair, when we are hoping ot see Colonel tteaton and tiie member for our district present. Speakim: Of members reminds one that the election campaign will soon be in full swing, several names have been mentioned as likely candidates, among them being Mr. W. J u Avery. Mr. T Cummings and Mr. F. Wolfe good and progressive ' „ T, l° Wgoment is announced of Miss Lottie Bamtadge, of Temuka, to Mr. Ernest Pavnter" . of Tcripoto, Awaklno. Both young peopl'o are my popular in the district, and will have many good wishes for their futuro happiness Our roads are ge'ting into fairly good s'hane agrun after tiie spell of finn weather. Shearing has commenced at sorno tho . stations here, and the output of wool is going to JO very satisfactory by all accounts. There Is some talk now of having an engine to «oik the punt at-the Mokau Ferry Why Wl'h V? \i ! ' n<i llar<! Jo " (! wlth ,t? ,h Ml. metalled tho Mokau bridged, and the Valley road completed, no f'-f 1 IJ'P for tourists could bo wished to t0 MotaS i Bhin ll ind U f?^! )l0 r' !re I " ,S5 ' for 1 i .« dress Socsfl l Oil the 10th j.-.t, both for children and adults Rome of ' f, "™ s '? given by the children are ex cejlent, and worth going a ion* ™ i! . „ and hear, and the "younger set" "are an?" splendidly and will reflect g"oat credit on thl J coaches, Jfesdemes Hansen Maine CUftnn h Miss Shell Tho grand march of" 30 children" all m costume, shm.id be a ,fine spectacle' The children's evening begins at 7 30 and 2 V? """I* tako 'w iopo to see a big crowd nresent. Messrs. Ha-isnn and Lett, of our district i"t' ,B Th°ev "ir; r „f tion ' 1 " r< ' ,eft tho "dislll't. J 110J Will 1)0 VCtfV CrpntlV IVIou Lot . gentlemen have r.lway" °b'en S?,S willing to assist In everything for the good 0. lie district. Mr. Harrison was a v n rv "nd 'Hr " Ur Inr!,! Col ' ,!o Club. «"rre- rv ~r and capable t"" "m? The Club give them "a evening, and presented Mr. HarrlS o;d-^n?ed C U! l( .r;en n<i wllh » lS" » T «« l>y Mfosdamc. f'niff nWn i U J ' Chrlstoffcrson and Miss and We'ificld ' McNeiM ' Harrison Mr i Wh ° ' la3l)oU[:,lt S'H-h win I,'V S f B" 0 ? 'Port and as nn- ponied fo om- m'dst eir"ovab)n vk;t fn v-.,.- th 1 llom n. most ' • l V ' * J.vinoufh mm lm S!S " lioliday 1,1 »»'»«<"" having a joily J ,Sn,f Pm,mt batiotu. C r sM»t ,b ,' offlce ' M!ss of her sister. Miss Kthel\a™VVT"! Wellington for medical treatmonf w„ i soon to see her hack initio rijrht hope tM " e ' MiSS "*»»•* I ..; o ,h. hits willingly assisted. The mS S™,? u n SC '. ar# " eet,fd "'•Tried or re go eisevher'e S "' Clc """« «« to ; .!f hoped will soon )>b quite «*tron» ' c " -i f H " rnsoll 'Hid Mrs. Washer (the ' l! The°s')o'i "® r Pa C rts! lil ' P " was becoming so dry. '-'ei.umng Mr and Mrs. Harry Phillips have sold oupart3.a nKa| e |o »» «ow staying ?»° W U S Mrs. Dew, who had a bad turn on Fridav morning, is ,„„ v T erv "n,l it Is to l>e hoped Will ntmlmie well on" business ' S ° C3 10 Wc " hl6t °» WAI-TOI-TOI. 1, ■!n,r ,, .!'s i " i , c , rs havo mo " in, and* as there are Sour more cheese nc-r day being made than at this period las' sea son, last year's ouinul. will be conslderablv iufTstaJfS able to increase 'heir herds later on Thcie was a very large yarding of all clas-e's of stock at Mr. Newton King's Uromil r? r on Wednesday last, 'fhougli prices were sil-dtt-ly easier in some lines, there is still a lii"' demand for all kinds showing good citali'v' Pedigree Jersey hulls fetched big mone'v iml It IS evident that this breed of milk Sue s ts beennuns more popular than ever. Shnarins operations are now in full swlnc the ioiely weather we have been experiencing lately being most tavorable for this civs ,f \vork. Advantage is tnlcen of M> Qi ( > Sutton's woolslied, where machines are' inWillslied!' 1 diP W!,k ' h to the Amongst, the latest arrivals from England to this .district is Lieutenant, G. p. Bertr n d wl o was one of the first to enlist when war broke ' out. Lieut Bertftmd was Imrn li We'm| 8 and, it is needless to say, h as i )os , s of home r a"a!n IS ' We '' e Sl;id t0 See hlm sate Tile Wai-toi--tol School Committee recently formed itself Into a working bee, and some much-needed improvement have been effected I to the school surroundings, chief amount them t Being a wing entrance and gate from tile ! school premises to the playground, in place of the old eyesore of a couple of wires and a • broken rail, which did duty before. As a ( rule, school committees are not too well llx-ed * financially, and this form of carrying out im- 1 provements is to be commended, especially when all hands show r. willingness to contribute. . > j There was a good attendance at the schoolroom on Friday evening last, when Mr Perkins, of Waitara, gave his custoiswy' tor,*.-

nightly address. As usual this gentleman's remarks were listened to with much Interest by those present, and all joined In tile hymns which wore sung during tho evening, A well-attended meeting of those Interested in forming a Cricket Club In Urenul was held In the library on Wednesday evening last, Mr. R. H. Pigott presiding. After discussion, it was decided to reorganise tho old Club, tho subscription being fixed at 10s. A number of officers and committees were appointed,- Mr. C. Wilson acting as secretary. It was also agreed to procure material, get the ground In order and commence practice as aoon as possible.