DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 20 July 1920, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

ROWAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) In May a children's fancy dress ball, was held to commemorate the visit of H.R.H. the Prince of Wales to Taranaki, It was thought that, as very few of the children of Rowan could get into a town to see the Prince, something should be done to mark the event. The children were unanimous in wishing for a fancy dress ball. In spite of sickness, the attendance was very fair, and the hall presented a gay scene with the children flitting about in their many-colored dresses. The prize-winners were: — Seniors, Smith ("Night"), Chris Mackay ("Butcher"); juniors, Lo'.s Wills ("Sailor Girl"), Pat Cullen ("Sailor Boy") Lulu Jackson ("Daffodil"), H. Sanno ("Cook"). Most original: Jean McCandlish ("Ruination"), and Bcrnie Cullen ("Washing Day"). Specials: Douglas Hollard ("Chinaman"), Jack Wheeler ("Japanese Lady"). The children's part of the evening concluded with supper about 9.30, aftnwhich the adults "held the floor." The success of the evening is due to the committee of ladies, who provided a beautiful supper, to Miss McCandlish, who helped to train the children, to Miss Rerratt, who played for the practices, to Mr. C. MainftonAld, who helped to decorate and ablv carried out the duties of M.C.

Recently several farms in Rowan have changed hands. After living here to r three years Mr, and Mrs. C Neilaen left in June. They, with Mr. McCarthy, who is also leaving the district, were tendered a farewell social, at which Mrs. Neilsen was presented with a handbag. Mr. Nielsen with a case of pipes, Mr. McCarthy with military hair brushes from the settlers, and from the children of the district with a gentleman's companion. In making the presentations, Mr. T. Maindonald referred to the interest both Mr .and Mrs. Nielson had always taken in the welfare of the district, and said how sorry people were to lose them. Mr. Nielsen suitably replied. As Mr. McCarthy was away on business his presentation was made later.

The first of a series of socials arranged by the Hall Committee was held last month. There were not many hard-up costumes. The evening proved successful, dancing being kept up till the early hours. On Friday last the Sports Club held a variety social. In spite of most inclement weather the evening was quite a success, many of the competitions causing great amusement, notably tfee treaclv bun scuffle for boys. The hattrimming competition was won by Mr. H. Howcroft; nail-driving by Mrs. Richards; potato peeling by Mr.' T. Mellow; guessing weight of cake by Mr. S. Hollard, and guessing beans in bottle by Mr. L. Jackson. Many found it a. difficult task to knock out Aunt Sally's ju'pe and break it. Miss-shots cause 1 great amusement to the spectators. Mr, Wheeler and family have movd to Xgatrt, And Mr, Kay to Awatuna, Mr.

.fives has recently come from Aitroa. j Tim question of finding houses is prov-) ing a problem to some people in. Rowan.