DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 August 1921, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) A large number of suppliers and friends a.ssembled at the residence of Mr. V. Schwieters, Te Roti, on Wednesday evening last, to bid Mr. and Mrs. Schwieters and family good-bye, prior to their removal to Waihapa, to which factory Mr. Schwieters has been promoted. During the evening Mr. Gordon Saeger expressed the regret of the suppliers in losing suck 1 a courteous and efficient manager, and presented Mr. Schwieters with a well-filled purse of notes. Mr. Schwieters suitably replied.

CARRINGTON ROAD. . (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Carrington school children's fancy dress ball was held in the school-room on Thursday, July 21, there being about 200 in attendance. Mr. Deare, member of the Education Board, was present and. officiated at the prize giving ceremony. Apologies were received from Messrs. S. G. Smith, M.P., P. S. White (chairman of the Education Board), W. A. Ballantyno (inspector), and E. Roydhouse (physical instructor). Tho school-room presented a brilliant spectacle, the walls being tastefully decorated with ferns and native shrubs, which were kindly supplied by Mr. R. Smith’. The function was conducted under the auspices of the school committee, while Mr. Turner, the headmaster, who taught the fancy dancing steps and varied evolutions, was responsible for the entire management, being ably assisted by the assistant (Miss Blewman) as pianist.

Special thanks are due to Mr. R. Smith, who donated a handsome gold medal for the dux, and Mr. S. Rider, who gave one guinea for sewing prizes. Both Mr. Smith and Mr. Rider have been long and highly respected members of the school committee.

Songs and items were contributed by Mrs. Ritchie, Mrs. Bell, Miss Ross, Miss Essie Gilbert, Miss Blewman, and Mr. Leo Gilbert.

Mr. Deare, who was formally introduced by the chairman, Mr. E. Pepperell, referred to the fine up-to-date playing area, and complimented the committee, teacher and pupils alike upon their efforts. The grounds, which contain 1 a pergola, rock garden and fernery, rose garden, summer house, drill court and tennis court, were planned by tie master (Mr. Turner), who, with the help of the pupils, carried out the work. Mr. Deare reminded his hearers that the departmental till was at present very low, so that the building programme had to be considerably curtailed. At the conclusion of a happy speech, Mr. Deare presented the prizes, every child receiving a gift book. The order of special merit was as follows: Irene Turner.—Proficiency and dux of tte school at the early age of ten years. She was presented with a handsome gold medal, suitably inscribed, donated by Mr. R. Smith, and was heartily applauded on advancing to receive it. Although this child sat for her proficiency at tte New Plymouth Centrifl, she received mest of her instruction at this school.

R. Grodly.—Services rendered. K. Harrison.—Good conduct. Mary Smith. —Dux,, standard 5, silver medal. Pearl Jury.—Dux, standard 4, silver medal. R Eva.—Dux standard 3. A. Smith.—Dux, standard 2. D. W. Waldock.—Dux, standard 1. Sewing prizes, donated by Mr. Rider: Alwlne Cornwall, senior, silver medal; Morise Turner, junior, work box; Jessie Adlam, special book.

At the conclusion of the ceremony cheers were given for Mr. Deare, the teaching staff and the committee.

Following were the fancy dresses worn: — Sophia Adlam, Waitress; Mary Smith, Nurse; Irene Turner, Gipsey Princess; Jessie Adlam, Japanese; Pearl Jury, Queen of Hearts; Ethel Adlam, Oranges and Lemons; Alwine Cornwall, Kate Greenway; Alice Adlam, .Con’d Luck; Gwen Cornwall, jPowdcr Puff; Joyce Harrison, Oranges and Lemons; Morise Turner, Pink Fairy; Isabella Cole, Ballet Cavear; Dorothy Waldock, Pierrot; Kay Purelvall, Sailor Girl, Nola Gilbert, Japanese ; Lorra King, Japanese; Gwen Schwan, Tiny Maid; Hilda Wadsworth," Nurse; Hazel Brown, Princess; Phoebe Baker, Waitress; Jean Davidson, Ace of Spades; Hazel George, lUd Tape; Lena Cupon, Daily News; Winnie Pepperell, Scotch Lassie; Mabel King, Pierpot; Allan Jackson, Pierrot; Maude Moyle, Irish Washerwoman; Raymond Grooby, Dutchman ; Kenneth Harrison, Father Christmas; Sidney Whittle, Correspondence; Frederic Whittle, Golly Wog; Leo Francis, King of Hearts; Sidney Pepperell, Red Indian; Richard Smtlh, Chinatnan; William Smith, Indian; Dan Allan, L itie Boy Blue; Laurie Gilbert, Belgium Lad; Herbert Brown,P; Roy King, P; Harold Brown, King Coal; Rolfe Davidson, Footballer; Victor Pepperell, Highlander; Noel Turner, Springbok; Jack Purelvall, Sailor Lad; Archie Burkitt, School Boy; George Burkitt, All Black. Adults: Mrs. Hill, Aesthetic Lady; Mrs. Ritchie, Galatea: Mrs. Harrison, Japanese; Mrs. Whittle, Gipsy ; Miss Whittle, Bush Nymph; Miss E. Jury, Night and Starlight; Miss E. Wadsworth, Waitress; Miss D. Cole, Highland Lassie; Miss J. Brown, Milk Maid; Miss K. Mitchell, Powder and Puff; Mr. L. Gilbert, Pierrot; Mr. A. Gilbert, Soldier; Mr. R. Cole, Nigger. WAREA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) On Tuesday evening, July 26, Mrs. Larking, of Warea, entertained a large number of friends at the local hall, the function being held in honor of her daughter’s wedding to Mr. S. Goodin, of New Plymouth. The decorations of the hall were quite a feature of the occasion, the walls being covered with greenery, in which ivy and nikatt palms predominated, intermingled with beautiful spring flowers. Tho larger part of tho evening was spent in dancing, the floor having been excellently prepared, and from tiie dancers’ point of view, was everything that was to be desired. During the evening songs were contributed by Mrs. T. Larking, and were highly appreciated. Excellent music was supplied by Mr. Pearson, extras being played by Mr. Parke and Mrs. Doyle. Altogether a most enjoyable time was spent, dancing being continued until well past midnight. When the time for departure arrived the guests, who were so hospitably entertained, were quite sorry to break up the happy gathering, carrying with them pleasant recollections of one of the most enjoyable evenings they had ever spent. The large attendance of friends from all parts of the province was sure proof of the great esteem in which the young couple were held.