DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 3 August 1922, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The euchre party and dance last Friday night was well attended, although the evening was so cold. Miss Looney won the ladies’ prize (a pair of towels) and Mr. Louis Billing the gentlemen’s (a pair of sox). These prizes were won before at the previous party held by the president, Mr. A. Chapman and Mrs. Chapman, who kindly gave them back to be played for again. Booby prizes were also given, causing some fun. The annual meeting of the local factory takes place next Wednesday, and it is reported that several new directors are about to stand.New arrivals in the district usually cause a little stir. So did the news that Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Wlright were the proud grandparents of twins, a girl and boy. Next Tuesday, the Y.G.F.S. are holding their first social in the district. On "Wednesday a ball, given by the Maori folks is to be held, and it is said the Methodist choir are having a concert on Friday, so with one thing and another Rahotu Is quite lively. OKATO. (From Our Own Correspondent.) One of the most interesting events ever •held in Hempton Hall was the children’s fancy dress ball on Friday last. Nearly 100 children took part and the grand inarch w'as, of course, the event of the evening, it being led by two little ones, iMiss June Power and > Master Bishop Cooke, the children going through the usual evolutions. After this the adult dancers were shown some of the steps and dances they have learnt during the last few weeks at the class held for the purpose by Miss Schieb and Mr. Pearson. The manner in which the youngsters went through the fox trot, butterfly dance (composed, both music and dance by Mr. Pearson), three step, mazurka, valctta and Sir Roger de Coverley showed they had been very enthusiastic pupils. At 10 o’clock the children were regaled with. ?, sit-down supper, to which they naturally did justice. The M.C. (Mr. R. Jenkins) kept things going merrily and, although the hall was so crowded, a most enjoyable time was spent. The music was supplied by Mr. Pearson (piano) and Mr. F. W. G. McLeod_ (cornet), and was everything that could be wished for. Extras were kindly played by Mrs. Mills, Mrs. J. Shaw, Misses D. Fox. P. Street and Mr. Payne. The hall was decorated for the occasion with ferns and greenery, with numerous streamers of blue and gold paper radiating from the centre, the effect being very pleasing. At eleven o’clock a handed round supper was served and then dancing for the adults was kept up till about 2 o’clock. Quite a novelty was the ribbon dance. Each lady was handed a roll of ribbon and this she threw amongst the gentlemen, the gentleman catching the particular roll being her partner. Messrs. ChrLstoffel and Wilson were responsible for the majority of the decorations and great credit is due to them for the excellent appearance of the hall. The M.C. was ably assisted by Mbssrs. Wilson and Lawrence as stewards. The general praise of the childrens’ dancing is evidence of the pains taken by Miss Schieb, who is an excellent teacher, and we hope to see the event repeated at no distant date. The promoters wish to thank all those who helped, in any way, to make the function the success it was. *

The following is a list of the fancy dresses, prizes being awarded to Miss lona Hibberd (Cupid), Msis C. Ainsley (Butterfly), Master C. Ansley (Baker), Master F. Jenkins (Dutch Boy), also to Miss D. Mills (early Victorian) and Miss E. Roebuck (Folly), as the two pupils who has shown most improvement in dancing class: —Misses M. Ansley (Britannia), Una Henderson (Quaker Girl), Ivy Henderson (Japanese), Jean Henderson (Fairy), June Power (Daffodil), Kathleen Hibberd (Little Tommy Tucker), Erin Hibberd (Fairy), Ethel Mills (Powder Puff), Laura Wilson (Ace of Hearts). R. Wilson (Daffodil), J. McGill (France), J. Street (Red Poppy), C. Haylock (Wasp), P. Haylock (Rain), K. Haylock (Fairy). L. Fox (Gipsy). P. Breenan (Irish Colleen), R. Mickelson (Boy Blue), I. Goodwin (Night), R. Roebuck (Starlight), C. Roebuck (Black Pierrette), M. Roebuck (Starlight), M. Stanley (Alsatian Peasant), D. Larking (Ivy), W. Bridgeman (Snow Queen), S. Cooke (Tambourine). E. Jenkin (Fairy), M. Willis (Rosebud), D. Pearson (Workbag), Nan Gray (Dorothy Bag), J. Penwarden (Red Cross Nurse), E. Jenkins (Dutch Girl), A. Cooke (Powder Puff), M. Bell (Little 80-Peep), R. Green (Red Rose). A. Bell (Stars and Stripes), M. Biscoe (Battledore and Shuttlecock), E. Corbett (Fairy), Masters N. Ansley Whittington), J. Power (Kewpie), R. Street (Golliwog), A. Street (Elf), D. Fox (H. S. Footballer). L. Wadsworth (Kings Page), D. Larking (Pack of Cards), N. Bridgeman (Father Christmas), M. Tooke (/Sandman), H. Larcombe (Cricketer), B. Cooke (Sandman), N. Coleman (Little Lord Fauntleroy). C. Jenkin (Knave of Hearts).

WAI-TOI-TOI—URENUI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) During the past week there passed away at her late residence, “The Kowhais,” Urenui, an old and respected resident of the township, in the person of Mrs. C. J. Wilson, at the advanced age of 85 years. The deceased lady has been an invalid for a considerable number of years, during the past six of which she has been confined to her room, and her death will he regretted by a very wide circle of friends, to whom she had endeared herself by her kindly and unassuming disposition, whilst her genuine hospitality will be remembered by many who have been privileged to enjoy it. The late Mrs. Wilson leaves a family of two sons (Messrs. Wm. and Chas. Wilson) and one daughter (Mrs. A. J. Thompson) to mourn their loss, and to them will be extended .a general and widespread sympathy. Though many resident in this locality were not privileged to hear the famous singer (Miss Rosina Buckman) at -New Plymouth owing to the fact that they were unablo to secure seats, still this district may claim a friendly interest in the talented artist from the fact that some sixteen or seventeen years ago her father was running a flaxmill on the Wai-toi-toi beach, and was well-known in Urenui and surrounding districts.

Although New Plymouth can boast of many ' attractions, the town will always be handicapped to a certain extent until the proposed new theatre becomes an accomplished fact, and whilst the picture shows are quite all right as far as they go, still there are a great many of the public who would' occasionally like to see a first-class operatic or dramatic company visit the seaport. Owing to an error, it was stated that the booby prize of a powder puff at the recent euchre party held in Urenui was won by Mr. W. Jones. The real winner was Mr. W. Jonas. A most painful and serious accident occurred to Mr. C. Rumbal, junr., on Friday last, who is one of a party engaged in felling bush for Mr. P. Gausted, of Moerangi. It appears that Mr. Rumbal was chopping the last of a number of off-shoots from a- tree stump, when it flew back, striking him severely on the arm and chin, finally swashing his left leg below the knee, a compound fracture being sustained. The sufferer had to be conveyed for several miles over rough country by his mates, Messrs. A. and R. Smith and Taylor(2), whilst Mr. Gausted, on being communicated with, made all haste to the spot and rendered first aid. Mr. Rumbal, senr., was also on hand with his car, and conveyed the injured man to the New Plymouth hospital, where he is now receiving medical attendance. Waipapa footballers scored another win on Thursday last, defeating Tikorangl in a friendly game, by 3 points to nil. An interesting cribbage match was played in the Urenui library last week between Onaero and Urenui, the former being represented by Messrs. P. and E. Eliott, W. Stnee, F. Huso, M. Hearne, G. Herbert, M. Jonas and J. B. Mabin: whilst Messrs. W. and G. Fuller, A. H. Halcombe, R. H. Pigott, C. H. Wilson, C. Dunbar, A. Gibson, and L. Rattenbury upheld the honor of Urenui. A close finish resulted in the latter team proving victorious by 25 games to 23 During the evening the visitors were entertained to a welcome supper, whilst a collection resulted In the library funds being benefltted to the extent of nearly £l. There- was a good attendance of members at the usual customary monthly meeting of the Awa troop of Frontiersmen held In Urenui

on Friday evening last, troop-leader J. S. O’Neill presiding. One new member was elected and one proposed and other business transacted. Given a fine night the Children’s fancy dress ball to be held in the Urenui Hall on Friday evening next (August 4) should attract a large number of visitors from all parts of the district, as anything connected with the juveniles always acts like a magnet, generally resulting in a crowded house. Judging by the manner in which the rehearsals are being carried out, those attending will be provided with an excellent exhibition of fancy dancing, whilst the competition for the various prizes offered in connection with the function should result in some handsome and original dresses being worn. Special preparations are being made to entertain the children to a sumptuous supper, and the ladies, who comprise the working committee, are working hard to ensure success ijj this and other respects. As the proceeds lire to be deyoted to the Improvement of the local school grounds, it is to be hoped that these efforts will be rewarded and enable a substantial amount being raised for such a worthy object. At the customary fortnightly euchre party held in the Pukearuhe schoolroom on Friday evening last, the first prize for gentlemen was won by Mr. H. Moeller, with 10 games to Ills crednt, whilst . Mrs. Wells was successful amongst the ladles with 8 games. The series is now drawing towards the close and excitement is running high as to probable winners of the points' prizes. At the conclusion of the card playing a pleasant few hours’ dancing was indulged in Mr. V. Wells acting most satisfactorily as M.C., and as usual a tasty supper was handed round. The Urenui post office will shortly lose the services of Miss McCarthy, who is being transferred to New Plymouth. During the period she has been in charge, Miss McCarthy has made herself very popular in the district, being most obliging in the discharge of her duties. It is stated that she will be succeeded by Mr. Thoms, who lias recently been stationed at Hawera. Mrs. J. S. O’Neill, of the Urenui Hotel, who has been under medical care at the New Plymouth hosiptal for some considerable lime past, is now sufficiently recovered to return home, and is at present staying at Kaipikari with Mrs. O'Neill, senr.