DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 5 January 1920, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

ROWAN. (From Our- Own Correspondent.) The first Scotch social was held on New Tear's B»e to celebrate Hogtnamy. The Hall was crowded to Its utmost with both young and old, who came from Hawera, West Coast, Manala, and the surrounding districts to take tpart, showing the great spirit of united friendship, "Gid ye want a friend that true I'm on your list." The evening opened with the grand maxoh, led off by Mr. Burrows with filß bagpipes, when between 80 and 70 couples took the floor for dancing. Musical Items were rendered aa follows: Mrs. M. Black (Ka-. ponga), Mr. McClandlsh. Mr. .T. P. McClennan (Rowan), Mr. C. Maindonald (Mahoe), and Mr. N. Mackinnon (Manaia), every item being well rendered and loudly applauded for encores. Special mention must be made of Mr. Alex Burrows' comic Scotch songs, which were much appreciated, also the Highland dancing by Mr. JlcDougall and the children MoClaridlsh (2), assisted by Miss Lyons. A delightful supper was provided by Mrs. Burrows and other ladies, who spared no pains to make the evening an enjoyable one. When the hour of midnight came tile bell pealed out the old year, and all rose to sing "The New Year," when the wine cups weTe raised to drink the health of friends and wishing tliem a happy New Tear. Dancing was then indulged in till the wee small hours of the morning. The dance music was supplied by Mrs. Macfie (Mahoe), assisted by Messrs. B. and C. Maindonald, McClandlsh, and Miss Martin. Much praise is due lo the secretary (Mr. A. Burrows), whe, with members of the club, made the evening a success. At 3 a.m. the evening closed by singing "Auld Lang Sync." HOgmamy will bo well remembered by Rowan people and those of ihe surrounding districts of Taranaki.

PUKEARUHE. (From A Correspondent) A dance here on New Year's Eve attracted a fair attendance. At 12 o'clock everyone joined hands and sang "Auld Lang Syne." As soon aa this was over, Mr. .1. Cartwrlght, who performed the duties of SI.C. very well, called upon the ladles to engage their partners for the Leap Year waltz. The dance was concluded in the early hours of the morning, and everyone went homo having thoroughly enjoyed themselves. On January Ist, a picnic was held at Mr. H. Wells' fine paddock overlooking the beach. As soon as dinner was finished the boys went for a swim in the sea, and by the noise they made they evidently enjoyed themselves. After this everybody joined in rounders and various other games, which gave them a good appetite and enabled them to enjoy the afternoon tea which the ladies had provided under the shade of the beautiful honeysuckle and cracker grove. The day also seemed to he good for Ashing according to the number of schnapper that were caught, iags between eight and 28 being recorded. Now that the road has been metalled to the Wal-itl beach, it enables visitors to motor right to the water's edge, where they can enjoy some of the best fishing on this coast. Mr. White has a marvellous crop of oats tills year which should, from appearance, thrash out a record for the district. It is also pleasing to report, that the rape and turnips appear to be ah excellent' strike. There are also som» very good f*eld9 of hay