DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 30 June 1922, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

MOBAU—AWAKIN O. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A football match, Tongapurutu v. Mahoenui, was played at Awakino on Saturday last, and resulted in a win for Tongapurutu. There was a big crowd present and a clean game played. The gate takings are to be donated to the Russian famine relief fund. Tongapurutu are the lucky holders of the handsome shield donated by Mr. Geo. McMillan, -of Awakino. Awakino held it last year, and have made praisworthy efforts to retain it this season, but the visiting team has been too strong for them. Next Saturday a friendly match is to be played at Awa- i kino—Awakino v. Maoris. A dance was held in the Mokau Hall on Saturday night, and proved a great success, the hall being packed with a happy throng pf- dancers. The function was in aid of the hall .funds, and was organised by Mesdames Sheen and Bl alkie. The excellent supper was provided by the Ladies, splendid music being contributed by Mesdames Sole, Black and Christofferson, while extras were generously supplied by Miss J. Stewart, Miss Eileen O. Sullivan and Mr. F. Northern. A little pupil of Mrs. Black (Ida Hansen) played a mazurka in splendid time and deserved praise for the manner in which she played. We hope soon to hear of some of this lady's young pupils coming to the fore with dance music for our functions. The Awakino cheese factory has dosed down after a very successful’ season, and Mr. Pepperel, with his wife and family, have gone to Taranaki for a well earned holiday. Mr. Pepperel is the manager of the Awakino factory. Mrs. S. Whitehead, of Mokau, is visiting Taranaki. Mr. W. Avery has returned from New Plymouth." Mr. Blalkie, our local guardian of the peace, has returned to duty after some weeks sick leave. Mr. -R. Patterson is in New Plymouth visiting Mr. and Mrs. H. Maine. Mr. S. Fincham is visiting his sister in Hamilton. Mrs. L. Leach is staying with relatives and friends in tWe South Island. The books sent by the Victoria League for the up-river settlers and the children of Awakino are much appreciated. ’ We wish the Mokau school children will also be rernemMr. Radford has returned from New Plymouth. Mr. Phil Sage has returned from Taranaki. Miss P. Murray, our new teacher at Mokau, is. making herself very popular both with parents and pupils. TAHORA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) This district has just experienced a series of 19 very severe frosts; night after night the taps were frozen, and in some cases pipes were burst. Morning after morning the ink-wells in the public school were frozen hard, and consequently the ordinary programme of work had to be re-arranged. However, rain commenced on Saturday, and now the roads are assuming their ordinary winter condition. It is anticipated that the Tahora-Kohura- , tahi portion of the railway will be taken over by tlie Railway Department In almost 7 or , S months. The heavy ballast engine arrived I in pieces, and has been fitted’ together locally, 1 A trial run was made last Friday and everything was found to be in order. Now that ; the ballast engine is in going order, ballasting I should soon begin. The small engine that i has done service for some time will be to some other part. On Saturday the football match played between Tahora and Whangamomona was won ■ by the latter. The object of the match was i to select a combined Tahora-Whangamomona ! team to play against Te Wera next Saturday ! fur the Deane Cup. Mr. W. Kerr was the i referee, and the strong combined team chosen ; are go-ing to do their best to secure the ; cup. Recently a social was held in the Public ' Works Hall in aid of the school funds. A I fair number turned out, and a pleasant evening was spent. The proceeds are to help to improve the school grounds. Recently members of the committee and others have, been stumping the grounds and considerable improvement have already been made. Public spirted local residents have just finished fencing and ploughing the Tahora Domain. In the early spring it is intended to further improve the domain, and with ..the fine inland climate possessed by Tahora, it is thought that summer visitors may in time be attracted. HURFORD ROAD (From Our Own Correspondent.) The euchre parties are proving very popular this winter and it should not be long before the school committee have the necessary funds in hand to repair the piano. Last Friday about 48 players took part, the winners being, ladies, Mrs. W. Mathaws, and the gents., Mr. C. ’Thomas. After the euchre supper was partaken of. then dancing for the remainder of tho evening. Miss Collier■ and Mr. L. Stewart were in their usual top form at the piano,, while Mr. H. Smith carried out the duties of M.C. in a most capable manner. A social and dance will be held next Friday to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn and family, who are leaving here for Oakura at an early date. The rain was very welcome after the frosts and wihd, and pastures look quite refreshed and green once more. , Should this weather continue there should be an abundance of spring feed. Present prices of butter and cheese make One wish we wOre back in the flush. Things look much more promising for the coming season as far as priua for dairy produce go. Factories complaining about being unable to ship their cheese will no doubt be rejoicing and tears turn Into smiles. Colds are fashionable in these parts at present, some people being confined to their beds for a few days. TATARAIMAKA (From Our Own Correspondent.) Tataraimaka turned out to the full capacity of its school on Friday night, for the fortnightly euchre party, which was just as well for the funds, as very few visitors from outside districts were present. Miss McGOnell won the ladies’ prize and Mr. Knight the gentlemen’s. For the dance, which followed, excellent -music was supplied as usual gratuitously, by .some of the young ladies of the district, extras being played by Misses Hynes (2) and Mr. Beishaw. Mr. Rex. Honeyfield made a capable M.C. Mr. and Mrs. Crawfou., of Riverdale factory, are visiting their relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Bird. Mrs. ,T. Murray, of Uruti, is the guest of Mrs.- Jones, Petone Road. Quite a gloom was cast over the district | when It became known that Miss McKeague, , who lately gave us all such pleasure listen- I ing to her charming singing, had passed away, i She had a bright and kindly disposition, and . made hosts of friends wherever she went, j Much sympathy is felt for her sorrowing par- j ents and relatives. ROWAN. (From Our Own Correspondent.) On Friday, June 16, the long looked forward to children’s fancy dres ball was held with the obejet of raising money to huy . cocoa. Though the weather was not perfect,’ the attendance was very good, there being visitors from Kaponga, Riverlea, Stratford, and Ngaere present. Soon after 7.30 p.m. tho grand march started and this was followed by the polka, lancers, .military two-step. Rowan polka, Sir Roger, bon ton and barn dance. Prizes were awarded as follows: Seniors: Harry Gardiner (Three Castles Cigarettes), Carrie Lines (Oberon) and Myrtle Maindonald (Titania), Joyce Hollard (Butterfly) ; most original: Ernie Lines (Swagger), Lennie Mellow (Glaxo Baby). Excellent music was supplied by Mrs. Evans, of Ka- , , poaga, extras being played by Mr. Cullen, j

At the conclusion of the children’s part of the programme an excellent supper, provided by. the ladies,, was handed round. During the evening Miss Flora. Fergusson, of Ngaere, danced the Highland Fling, tho Sword Dance, and the Shean Truvas, each dance being heartily encored. Mr. S. Bollard appropriately welcomed the visitors and thanked Miss Fergussan for dancing so willingly. He also thanked the ladies who ably assisted in training the children. Those in fancy dress were: Ena Lines (Scotch Lassie), Olive Gardiner (Fairy), Carrie Lines (Oberon), Flora McCandlish (Bluebeard), Vivienne Mellow (Brigand), Myrtle Maindonald (Titania), Loma Palmer (Dutch), Jean Mc» adlish (Christmas Tree), Lulu Jackson (Dutch Boy), Maggie Denham (French), Bernie Cullen (Holly), Gladys Cullen (Knitting Bag), Mary Gardiner (Snowstorm), Lois Wills (Folly), Elsie Denham (Ivy), Annie Rowell (Mistress Gamp), Edna Richards (Folly), Joyce Hollard (Butterfly), Alice Wills (Cat), Ruby Jackson (Nurse), Ella Rowell (MiHomald), Jocelyn Cullen (Cupid), Ronald Palmer (Newsboy), Jim Lines (Clown), Aubrey Cullen (Japanese Collie), Harry Gardiner (Three Castles), Ernie Lines (Swagger), Clive Hollard (Pierrot), Robbie Lines (Footballer), Leslie Lines (Chinese Gardener), David Denham (Nigger), Jackie McCandlish (Jockey), Douglas Hollard (Chinaman), Gordon Burrows (Penguin), Lennie Mellow (Glaxo Baby), Bernie Willis (Elf), Mlckie Richards (Cap an«| Beils). VTFIAREHUIA. » (From Our Own Correspondent.) Last Friday evening the final of the first round of euchre parties was held in the social hall when there was a fair attendance. The ladies* prize was won by Miss P. Kovaleski with 13 games and the gentlemen's by Mr. C. Richmond with 13 games also. The points prizes for the first round were also given out, Mrs. W. Phillips, who gained 42 games was successful In winning the ladies’ (a pair of jam spoons), while Mr. -Strack, sent., gained the gentlemen’s, which was a smoker’s companion in the form of a roller skate. Mr. Strack headed the points with 38 games. The second round of eilchre will commence next week and continue until the end of the season when a points prize will again be given to the lady and gentleman gaining the most points. The local school’s rugby team met and defeated the Stratford school's B team on Saturday last by 33 points to nil. This U the first match the boys h£ve played on the home ground, and judging by the number of spectators present the boys are arousing a great deal of interest in and around the district by their enthusiasm for the gawne. After the match the local .and visiting teams were entertained to afternoon tea by a number of the local ladies, which was greatly appreciated by all. Next Saturday the boys are to meet the Stratford Convent, which Is the ! final match of the first round. i On Monday evening a social was held in i the social hall to bld farewell to Mr. P. I Myers on the eve of his departure for the I Auckland district. Dancing was indulged in until about I a.m., there being a fair number on the floor, the music, which was sup- ; plied by Miss Dromgoul (Strathmore) and several local players, was all that could be desired. During the evening Mr. B. Richmond, in a neat little speech, asked the guest of the evening to accept a handsoune travelling rug as a token of the esteem in which he was held bj’ the people of the district. Mr. Myers briefly thanked the gathering for their good wishes and kind remarks. Everyone is now looking forward with keen interest to the concert and dance in aid of the school funds, which is to be held on the 30th iust. The concert promises to be one of the best ever held In the district, quite a number of talented artists from Stratford having promised to take part, amongst whom may be mentioned Miss D. Phillips, who has just returned to Stratford after touring America and Australia with Chatauqua.