DISTRICT MEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 17 June 1920, Page 9

DISTRICT MEWS.

PUNGAREHU. The tlist uf (he season's functions In Hie form of a plain and fancy dress ball, held under the auspices of the Pungnrehu Ladles' Improvement Committee, took place on Wednesday evening, 2nd June, and was undoubtedly a decided success. There was a large and representative muster of local residents, augmented by a number of visitors from Runout, Wtiren and outlying districts. The liall was nicely decorated for the occasion, and the arrangements throughout reflect the highest credit on the ladies who were responsible for them. The evening was perfect for dancing, and air seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves Many novel costumes were worn, and these along with the decorations gave a most pleasing effect. The floor was In good order for dancing, and the music was supplied by Mr. 1* Parker (piano), and Mr. 1\ Norrls (violin), Mr. .1. Orbell contributing extras. Mr. H Tynan was the M.C. The prize for the best lady's costume was awarded to Mrs. A. Cameron representing Night, and the gentleman's to Mr. D. Cameron, llussor. Mr. T. Laynrd was awarded a prize for the mosl original costume, representing Belle of Parilmka The. fol lowing were the others in costume: Mrs. F. Kirk (Billiards), Mrs (ioodln ((Jinny Countess), Mrs. E. A Mathews (Red Cross Nurse), Mrs T. fioodln (Ivy), Miss D. Grenfell (Tunisian Queen), Miss Mathews (Primrose Plerette) Miss K. Rogers (Simplicity), Miss Phyllis Mathews (Rag-time), Miss Phyllis Rogers (Shepherdess). Miss Ivy Ooodln (flowers). Jtr. S Taylor (Horl Parlhaka), Master Bertie Mathews (Plcannlny). Judges of fancy costumes: Mesdames Hamlll and Armstrong, Misses Clark and Keasberry, and Messrs Parker and Norris. The lady members worked hard to make the ball the best or all nnd there Is no doubt they succeeded, n useful surplus In cash be. Ing obtained. Friday's mart on the «h Inst., In aid or the Rnhntu-Oaonul carnival candidate, held at Rahotu. was a distinctly successful effort, and the ladles may well feel satisfied with the results of their work In thlß direction. The stall presented an attractive appearance, being well stocked with a variety of articles, .most of which were disposed of [ during the afternoon. The mart helped to I raise the splendid sum of ntonev, which amounted approximately to £25 as the result of the day's business. The social and dance | at- night, In aid of the same candidate, wai | In every way a brilliant success, and thank* to the untiring efforts of a very energetic committee their effort fully deserved the support and patronage that was accorded the function. TJanclng was kept up to a late hour, and thoroughly enjoyed by all who particlpated. During the evening a waltzing competition took place, Mr. M. Coffey and parKner (Miss Whittlngton) being awarded! the prizes. Excellent music was supplied by Mr. Parker (piano) nnd Mr. Norrls (violin). Miss M Rowlands and Mr. .1. Orbell assisting with extras. Mr. H. Annlss made an efficient M.C. Supper was hnnded round during an interval. The takings for the day amounted to over £4l, and as expenses were very small the candidate's fund benefited to approximately £3B. At a meeting held In the school room on Monday evening, the 7th, it was unanimously i decided to entertain Mr. and Mrs. Ooodln at :a social prior to their departure from the .district. The farewell Bocial will be run in conjunction with the euchre party and dance to be held In the local hall on the 18th. Inst.

. Owing to the date for the euchre party and farewell social clashing with the welcome home social and dance at Rnhotu, the social at Pungareliu will now be held on the 18th (Friday).

A wonderful autumn la Just drawing to a close, and the cheese factories' milk supplies are fust dwindling. A regrettable feature in connection with the land boom all over Taranakl Is that the boom la on well-cleared farms on main roads, and the undeveloped farms In the backblocks remain as before, making little headway In Increasing production. It Is here that the creat development beneficial to the Dominion Is required. As it Is, the present boom Is beneficial to Individuals but of doubtful benefit to the community. •