DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 September 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

LOWER MANGOREI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A juvenile function, joyous and brilliant, look place on Friday evening at Lower Mangorei School, when the scholars, supplemented by a few youthful friends, displayed to a numerous and charmed gathering of district residents, a series of dances in fancy dress. Mrs. Turner (school teacher) was the indefatigable (Vainer and guide, to whoso capable handling the children responded with a bright Intelligence that revealed pleasant possibilities to spectators, and especially to the school committee, who are truly out to put a new lease of life to their school. The whare-like proportions of the old-timer building had been somewhat redeemed by lavish decorations, each wall forming an empanelled design, tho work of Messrs. A. llolTman and Turner. The programme was as follows:—Polka, charming and quaint; marching evolutions, most engaging, with criss-cross movement showing to advantage contrast in color and costume, whilst Its sinuous serpentine course with picturesque form and varied color, conveyed a rish kaleidoscopic effect; lancers, quite the thing, and refreshing In graceful courtesy of i deportment, putting to shame the rowdy horseplay one too often sees with adult partners, thus marring the sets of this fine dance; Berlin polka, much enjoyed; Tasmanian sehottische, graceful and attractive; Bon-ton polka, carried through with much animation; Lancers; fluale, finger polka, sustained with merry mood and badinage. The performers were now ready for the bountiful assortment of goodies that were all ready for them, and the zeal of demonstration was now changed from fantastic toe work to facial exertion equally zealous, Tho young folk being appeased, the ample refreshments went further round, Mcsdames Goodrlck and Connell, with their ready helpers, keeping up a free flow of supplies. Before the children were disbanded, and the seniors took the floor, Mr. Goodrick (chairman of the school committee) referred to the many advantages brought to school associations by such occasions as the present, complimented the apt pupils who had performed their parts so creditably, and eulogised the skill and patience with which Mrs. Turner had produced such highly satisfactory results. The many friends who had aided in various ways were cordially thanked, —the Misses Hamu being specially mentioned for assistance with music' The object of tile entertainment was to secure funds towards beaiitlflcation of the school premises, and introducing aesthetics into dally environment, thus eliciting that healthy sentimentality about school life which links pleasure to duty, and gives rise to grateful pride in work. The thought -that the scholars themselves should be the workers to promote the fund was a really happy one. Tho costume Impersonations, with their proud possessors, were as follows: "Snow-white," Evelyn Stanton. "Red, White and Blue," Mary Lindsay. "Scotch Lassie," Elsie Moyle. "Gipsy," P.ita Healy. "Red Cross Nurse," Doris Whittle. "Japanese," Maudo Moylo. "Maori in Native Dress," Ella Roche. "Oranges and Lemons," Irene Turner, "Indian Maid,'* Florrle Jordan. "Little Girl Blue," lona Clyde. "Night and Starlight," Phyllis Hunna. "Miss Mofflt," Dorcen Connell. "Queen of Hearts," Eileen Stanton. "Fairy Princess," Marise Turner. "Pink Fairy," Ngaere Turner. "Beau Brumel," Laurie Goodrlck. "Baker," Charles Smith. "Chinaman," Edward Moyle. "Highlander," Ronald Goodrlck. "Golliwog," Conwaji Staples. "Indian," Noel Turner. "Schoolboy," Roy Stanton. ••Pupil," William Smith. "Scholar," Egmont Woods. BE A REXONA GIRL. IT MEANS HEALTH AND BEAUTY. Why not be a. Rezona girl? Itexona and Rexona Soap ensures that clear, fresh skin and beautiful hair which go so far to give any girl that natural charm and beauty which is her rightful heritage. To shampoo or wash the hair with Rexona Soap is an easy task, but the results are startling. It leaves the hair in such a beautiful condition; the scalp perfectly clean and wholesome. The hair becomes light and fluffy, waving about the face in abundance, as beautiful hair should always appear. Rexona Soap leaves a delicate perfume, invigorating the roots of tho hair, which prevents greyness . A few shampoos with Rexona Soap effectively removes every trace of dandruff or loose and falling hair. Ladles who use it for tho hair say that Rexona Soap Is far better than any of the so-c«JJ«d hair tonics. Obtainable everywhere.