DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 August 1921, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

KAI MATA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The plain and fancy dress ball under the auspices of the Walmata Tennis Club, held on Tuesday night last, was a glorious success. The dancing space was not crowded, so that dancing to tho excellent music supplied by Peek’s orchestra of Waitara, was thoroughly enjoyed. The night was beautifully fine, and when the patrons in their fancy robes gathered upon the floor for the first dance, the room was filled with color and life. Bracegirdle and Davis executed their duties as M.’sC. in a creditable manner. A sumptous supper was served and the ladies who undertook its management are to be complimented upon the manner in which the arrangements were carried out. The decorations for the hall were carried out by Messrs. Davis, W. Bracegirdle, H. Burkhardt, and F. Mace, and truly the hall itself had the appearance of a tennis court. Extra music was played by Miss Wilson, Miss Burkhardt, Miss Perrott, Mr. Instone, and Mr. Thorby. The door takings amounted to £23 9s including from Mrs. J. Dobson Junr., and Mrs. Cameron. After the extras are paid, the club should have a sum that will enable the tennis court to be done up. The fancy dresses were as follows: —Mrs. Roberts (Superstitious), Miss Roberts (Snow Queen), Miss Julian (Pierrott), Mrs. D. Miller (Pierrott), Miss Miller (Fashions for all). Miss Burkhardt (Scotch Lassie), Miss L. Dobson (Scotch Lassie), Miss G. W’eston (Turkish Lady), Miss O’Dowfle (Jazz), Miss Wilson (Japanese), Mrs. Taylor (Night). Gents: Mr. D. Burwell (Military), and Messrs. W. Bracegirdle, H. Burkhardt, and Bracegirdle, tennis costumes. Mr. G. Peters, our local blacksmith, has tho sympathy of his friends, in the loss of his mother, Mrs. H. Peters, pf Kaimlro. The deceased lady was liked by all who knew her, for she was of a very kindly and generous nature.

LOWGARTH. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The return football match with Cardiff was played in Mr. Tom’s paddock last week, and, After an interesting game, resulted in a win for Cardiff, by sixteen points to eight. Mr. C. Thurston 1 was tho referee. The ladies of the district provided afternoon tea, which was greatly appreciated. Mr. G. Smith, who met with a painful accident some time ago, having his left hand badly smashed, is still in a private hospital in F.ltham, and making fair progress. On Tuesday evening a benefit social was held at the Lowgarth Hall and the proceeds handed to Mr. Smith. The evening was a very enjoyable one indeed. A large crowd turned out, and everything went with a swing, the M’s.C. attending to their duties in an efficient manner. We all hope to see Mr. Smith make a speedy recovery, although it will be some considerable time before he can resume his ordinary occupation. On Tuesday evening, opportunity was talccn to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. R. Meharry, who are leaving ’the district. Mr. Meharry has been the first assistant at the local factory for the past four years, and is severing his connection with the company, having beep appointed manager for the Glover Road factory, Hawera Mr. L. Taylor, manager of Lowgarth factory in an appropriate speech, referred to the good qualities of Mr. Meharry as a conscientious worker and a cheesemaker, and expressed his regret at losing 'such an assistant, but congratulated him on his promotion, and wished him all sorts or >?o'Z. luck. On behalf of the shareholders, Mr. Taylor presented Mr. Meharry with a double gold watch chain, and an afternoon tea set, which would be appreciated by Mrs. Meharry. Mr. J. Fearon, chairman of the company, eulogised the good work of Mr. and wished him all sorts of good luck in his new sphere. Mr. Meharry feelingly replied, thanking the shareholders on behalf of Mrs. Meharry and himself for the very valuable presents that night, and assured all a very hearty welcome should they come along that way. The singing of "He's a Jolly Good Fellow” brought proceedings to a close. The usual bountiful. supper was then handed round, and done full justice to.