DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 6 July 1922, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

WHAREHUIA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The local school, like a good many more educational institutions, can always do with a few more pounds in their coffers, so, to increase the’ banking account of the school, the committee hit on the plan of holding a concert and dance, which took - place in the social hall on Friday evening of last week. A large and very appreciative audience attended. despite the inclemency of the weather, but those who did attend felt that they had been well repaid for their venture. Jt. is many years since such a talented concert was given in this district ; in fact, the programme was equal to those given in the towns. The programme, which was long and varied, was given by the following artists: Mrs. 8. Robinson (2 songs), Mrs. Pettigrew (recitations), Mis? Phillips (4 songs). Miss Black (4 songs), Mr. J. Reith (2 songs), Mr. T. Walker (2 songs), Mr. -E.. ’S. Walker (2 songs), Mr. P. Aitken- (2 songs), Messrs. E. S. Wtalker and P. Aitken (2 duets), Mr. G. Dick (flute and piccolo solos). Miss Finn, who accompanied the singers, is to be complimented ” upon the manner in which she [ carried out her duties, showing herself to ,be a finished artist. For the instrumental items Mrs. Dick played tiie accompaniments with very good taste. The school children also contributed an item or two during the evening, the first being an action song by the girls., entitled "Shopping,’' which brought forth a great round of applause, to which they responded with "This is the way we beat the drum.” The boys and girls together also gave an item entitled "The Canoe,” and, as an encore, "Kiwi,” both of which went with a very .good swing. The head teacher (Miss Sartori) accompanied the children in their items. After the concert Mr. P. Aitken again took the platform, and, in a few well chosen words, thanked the audience for their patient and attentive hearing, it having been a pleasure to sing to such a quiet audience. Mr. Ajtkep then moved a vote of thanks to Miss Finn, which was carried by acclamation. Mr. J. Phillips, chairman of the school committee. moved a hearty vote of thanks to all those who had helped to make the evening the success that It had been, tlm motion being carried by acclamation' and cheers. A dainty supper was theh handed round, after which the floor was cleared for dancing, the music for which was supplied by Mrs. .Bianchi (piano) and Mr. R. Maitland (violin). extras being supplied by Messrs. R. Barleyman and C. Phillips. The duties of M.C.’si were capably carried out by Messrs. C. Phillips and A. Chard. I The local school boys again had a match I on the home field last Saturday, when they | met and defeated the Stratford Convent’s Rugby team by 9 points to 5. After the j match several of the mothers of the district 1 entertained both teams to afternoon tea. This is the fourth game the boys have played in ! the competition and they have won them all, • making them four points in the lead. Community singing seems to have made a great hit in most of the larger towns and cities. When Mr. Aitken walked on to the stage last Friday night life evidently thought that the audience were a genial looking crowd, for he~ proposed that a short coml. munity sing be indulged in to make everyi one ready’ l for supper, so with Mrs. Dick obliging at the''piano and Mr. Dick with the flute, several old choruses were sung, with Mr. Aitken wedding the baton in fine style, i which goes to’ show that it was not the first, time he hacb'-Ted an audience in connection with community singing. . ' . -Ul9 ; RAHOTU. (From olir Own Correspondent.) Mr. and-Mrs. J. Glentworth had the misfortune to loose their little son very suddenly. They have the sympathy of the district in their . sorrow. Mr. W. Waswo. has been appointed manager of Oaonui factory. Both lie and Mrs. .Waswo will be very much missed, as both were always so willing to assist in private troubles or in connection with any public affairs.

At the last euchre party and dance the ladies’ prize was woh by Mrs. Cameron and Mrs. Butler, who had to play off, Mrs. Butler being successful. For the gentleman’s prize there was a tie between Mr. Bell and Mr. W. Hopkins, Mr. Bell being the winner. At the previous euchre party and dance Miss Neilson won a fifty bag of flour, not losing one game. These functions are being held fortnightly by the bowling club and footballers combined. » Great improvements arc being made at the public school grounds. Mr. Boniface, sen., is also doing a lot of work for the memorial to our fallen soldiers, which is to be erected later on. The annual meeting of the bowling club was held on the 26tb, when there was a good attendance. The balance sheet, was adopted. Mr. A. Chapman was ap,pointed president and Mr. Bell secretary. The medals presented by Mr. Bennett, were won by Messrs. E. Olson and A. Cameron, being presented at the meeting. The chairman, in doing so, congratulated the winners. Mr. A. Cameron kindly promised to provide two more medals for a pairs competition. Ladies are also to be admitted as members. A Girls' Friendly Society has been fonmed and meetings are to be held at Mrs. Butlers house every other Wednesday afternoon. The manager of the factory is now making alterations and overhanuling machinery in readiness for the new- season. I understand that the June and July butter has been sold at Is Sd per lb. PUNGAREHU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) This district is more than unusually dull and quiet. Funds are badly needed for improvements to the hall, but either owing to hard times, or disinterestedness no one seems inclined to make a move to raise money, and the committee in charge of the euchre parties, which were to have beeen organised for hall improvements, appear to have dropped them altogether. Unfortunately for the district, nothing is done —only talked about, whether it be church, school, or hall, and all are needing attention, It is rumored that more than one change is impending in the personnel of the Cape Egmont dairy factory’s employees. One cannot help feeling struck on opening the daily paper with the number of farmers who are being obliged through sheer hard luck to give up their farms. Many of these men, who no, doubt, were caught in the land boom and bought when speculation was at its highest, are victims of the slump, and some are losing the savings of a life time. It does not always mean that a farmer has been careless and reckless, but it often hap- | pens that ixhd luck continues to dog the ■ footsteps, and percha'nce many a really hon- ' est man has thrown the dice—and lost. The law which allows tlic other fellow to i enrich himself at the expense of a fellow- ' man, seems at least to the faulty, and somekthiiig should be done whereby the bottom j dog can save a bone for himself. No doubt • the commission with the valuer-general at its head to enquire and arrange between • mortgagee and mortgagor was Instrumental in ! saving the situation for perhaps hundreds of farmers, but what about those who have no sweet reasonableness. Very sincere sympathy is felt for the widow and' children of the late Mr. Fred Kirk, and it goes without saying that here the willing hand of help will be extended to those so suddenly bereft. Friends of Mr. Aubrey Taylor, of Parihaka, ! arc anxiously awaiting news of his complete ’ Mr. and Mrs. W. Corbett, of the Pungarehu Road, have th. sympathy of residents in the i illness of their oldest daughter, who for some few weeks has been indisposed and has to undergo an operation. Mrs. James, of Auckland, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. Martin, has returned home. Bad colds are still very prevalent in this district, being accompanied by a dry sore throat. The Cape' Egmont dairy factory directors, who, at the’ beginning of the season decided to consign their output, rescinded that resolution at a recent 'meeting and, I believe,

have sold the remainder of their cheese at a good price. Farmers are delighted at the rise in prjee of butter and cheese on the Home market, and wfe are beginning to feel like Mr. Massey that the corner has been turned and better times are. coming. The football match played at Parihaka on June 24, between the Puniho - and local Maoris resulted in a win for the Parihaka players, who still hold the Kaspar Cup.