DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 December 1921, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

HAWERA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The most successful annual concert given by tte Misses Reilly, L.A.8., was held on Tuesday evening, before a full house at the Grand Theatre, Hawera. The programme rendered was of a very high class, and reflected great credit on the Misses Reilly, who are doing great work in the musical education of the young people in Hawera. They were the recipients of a number of beautiful bouquets during the evening. Miss Constance Reilly was in her usual good form and completely captivated her audience, having to respond to double encores on eact occasion. Mr. Walter Fennell was also in great form, his rendering of "It Is Enough,” from Elijah, being a masterpiece. He received double encores for each item. Master S. Anderson sang "May Morning" in a style that for a child amazed the audience and was loudly encored. Almost . every item was encored. The programme was as follows:—Pianoforte duet, "Galop Brilliant," Miss G. Benton and Master Beech; part song. "May Dew;” song, "Golden Dancing Days,” Miss V. McCarthy; double trio, "Evening,” Mesdaunes Ccleman, Dobson, and Sunderland, Misses D. Reilly, Horner, and Wilson; song, "Mad Bess," Miss Alison Wilson; song, "May Morning,” Master S. Anderson; pianoforte solo, “Impromptu in A flat," Miss I. Gilbert; sfing, "Fairies’ Lullaby," Miss Contance Reilly; song, "Melissa,” Mr. Walter Fennell; part song, "Fairies’ Banquet;’’ pianoforte duet, "Spanish Dance,” Misses L. Spence and E. Murdock; song. "Break o’ Day,” Mrs. Dobson; song. "Prelude,” Mrs. Sunderland; part song, “O Sing to God;” soloist. Miss C. Reilly; pianoforte solo, "Sunshine Arabesque,” Miss Mara Mackie; song.

’’Spring's Awakening.” Miss Ivy Taylor; double trio, "Ave Maria,” Mesdames Coleman, Dobson, and Sunderland, Misses D. Reilly, Horner. and A. Wilson; song, "It Is Enough” (Elijah), Mr. Walter Fennell; part song, "White Butterfly;” "God .Save the King." Misses D. Reilly and A. Dolan added considerably to tte success of the concert in the artistic and sympathetic style of their accompaniments, as also did Mr. R. F. Page in his work at the organ.

MOKAU—-AWAKING. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The ball following the Awakino beach races was most enjoyable. Mr. Geo. Thomas made a most courteous and efficient M.C. The excellent music was provided by Mrs. Christofferson, and extras were contributed by Mrs. MdNeiee and Miss Jeannie Stewart. The I supper of most toothsome dainties was done I full justice to, and Mrs. Al. Carter is to be congratulated on the great success of her efforts in this department. After supper, tte prices were presented to the owners of the winning horses, by Mr. W. Black, of Awakino, who in a few appropriate words, congratulated the recipients on their successes, and accorded a hearty vote of thanks to all those who had assisted In any way towards the success it was. Special thanks were due to the energetic and capable hon. secretary (Mr. Geo. Lake), wfro had spared neither time nor effort to make everything go off with a vim. The ladies present were:—Mrs. W. Black, black silk; Mrs. W. D. Thomson, black silk skirt, white silk blouse; Mrs. H. Northern, grey silk skirt, pink silk sports coat; Mrs. J. McNeiee, red pink; Mrs. W. Avery, black silk; Mrs. N. Bryant, white voile; Mrs. Geo. McMillan, white silk; Mrs. Wolfe, grey skirt, white silk blouse; Mrs. E. Carrington, black velvet; Mrs. Pepperell, floral voile; Mrs. Galvin, grey voile; Mrs. 1. Erickson, black I charmeuse; Miss McNeice, pale pink charmeuse : Miss Avery, green charmeuse with ! floral trimming; Miss M. Wolfe, black taffeta j silk; Miss Beattie Stewart, grey taffeta silk; i Miss W. Chapman, green georgette; Miss J. Ster -rt. white silk; Miss H. Rogers, gre-n j charmeuse; Miss Russell, floral voile; Miss E. Lake, pale green silk; Mrs. Ted Rattenberry. white voile; Miss Wickham, white voile; Miss Rita Whitehead, floral voile; Miss Dor>s Whitehead, pink poplin; Miss Moses, white voile.

A skeleton, presumably of a Maori, was found in the sand on the beach, about a mile from Mokau. near the Awakino Heads, by Mr. D. O’Halloran. The skeleton was complete, and had a clay pipe between the teeth. At the inquest on the young man Reuhen Wiiliscroft, who was drowned at Mokau Ferry last week, the jury found a verdict of dea T h by accidental drowning. The funeral was held on Saturday, and many attended to show rhe last mark of respect to the unfortunate lad. Much sympathy is felt for Mr. and Mrs. Wiiliscroft in their sad bereavement. TOKO. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The carpenters are now at work, pulling down the back portion of the Coronation Hall. It is to be hoped that the weather will continue as it is at present, so that the men can go straight ahead with the alterations. I believe the alterations are to extend over the concrete path at the back. Needless to say. this will be a great improvement and will alter the appearance of the hall. Tte pictures held here every Saturday nig-it seem to be popular, as they are always well attended, and the pictures are well screened. I have heard several complaints, and I believe there is quite a lot of trouble over the tooth brush drill in the local school. It is nothing short of disgusting to see peop’e taking such a stand. Our headmaster, Mr. Bocock, is simply carrying out orders given him by his superiors and instead of having the support of the parents, the parents seem to blame him personally. Even the committee, who are supposed to work with the teachers in the execution of their duties, are, I understand, causing a good share gX the trouble. I am not alone in saying that tooti? brush drill is the best thing that was ever instituted in the schools, and we are behind times now, as it has been going oh in other schools for about three years. I really think it Is our duty as Britishers to help our school master to do his duty, not make things so "hot” that he may be forced to "shirk" it. Despite the bad weather last Wednesday and Thursday, quite a crowd of people journeyed from here to Stratford to the show. There was an extra array of side shows this year and these naturally formed the young folks’ aenusement. The children, however, were very disappointed at the non appearance of the Merry-go-round." I believe Miss Divehall and Miss Sole, our two school assistants, are leaving at «the end of the year. It is hardly necessary to say ♦bat we are all very sorry to lose them. They both seem to be great favorites with the children, and I am sure the little ones will miss them very much. Mias Scott, the second assistant, who has had twelve months’ sick leave, is at present cu a visit to Toko and is the guest of Mrs. M. Geroboefer. TARATA. (From A Correspondent.) Our local contractors are on the war path. Four horse teams and two yard drays are the order of the day, not to mention various men on foot or horse-back carrying picks and shovels. Mr. Cameron Is pushing out tte metal on to the Otawa Road like one possessed, when the weather is suitable. Mr. Harry Lambert is putting the finishing touches on the Tol Toi Road,, preparatory to carting out the metal. Dame cow Is much in evidence this year and it looks as though the local factory’s capacity will be over taxed, as we are not quite at our flush yet. The manager (Mr. Knapman) is almost at his wits end to know where to put the last few cans of cream. Much annoyance and some little anxiety is caused by the prolific crop of ragwort this spring, which bhis fair to make a lot more work for the already over-worked farmers. The job of pulling or cutting ragwort is one of the most tedious and fruitless that I know of, excepting, of course, the cutting of blackberry wbict. however, we are almost entirely’ free of. But s>r.-e so many of the farmers in this district have gone out cf sheep the ragwort has been allowed to seed unchecked, hence the beautiful crop that is with us.