DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 August 1922, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

WHAREHUiA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) About twelve months ago this week a start was made to erect the,, hall in this district. For many years it had been quite plain that sooner or later the district would have to find a larger building than the school for its social functions, so with a little urging the present hall was undertaken, and would, as most People thought, prove to be large enough for any dance, etc., that might be held in the years t&. come, but here, at the end of the first year, the district finds that it would not too -big if it had been twice Its size. It is very seldom that a larger crowd has attended an entertainment here than that present on. Friday evening, 28th ult., the occasion being the plain and. fancy dress masquerade bail In aid of the seating fund. The evening r-Rfevioug--to the ball a band of willing workers, under the leadership of Mr. J. Chard, set to. work, and, with the help of a big load of ferns and same paper drapings, they chang;ed the-bare walls of the building into what might he called an artistically decorated dance hall. The iloor, which had also received a good polish up on the previous evening, was in first-class order, and for the greater part of the evening the dancing space was taxed to the utmost, there being no less than a hundred' couples on the floor, a record that will take seme beating for so small a district. The music, which was supplied by Mrs. ’■Bianchi's orchestra, of fojir players, was all that could be desired, extras -being supplied by Miss Franks (Te Popo), and Mr. C. Phillips. -For many years Mr. Joe Chard has carried out the duties of M".C. at the dances in this district in a very capable manner, and he is to be congratulated on the manner in which he looked after everyone on Friday night, never failing to do his best to get each and all on the floor. Tt is very seldom that a fancy ball in the country is favored with so many fancy dresses as was the case on Friday evening, there being no fewer than fifty ladies and gentlemen in costume. The awarding of the . prizes was done by vote, the ladies voting for the gentlemen and the gentlemen for the ladles. The’ ladies’ prize was wop by .Miss Sartori, as “Egyptiap Princess,” and it was a very popular win and well deserved, Mrs. Wheller, as a "Red Cross Nurse,” coming second. Three tied for first place for the gentlemen’s prize, Mr.’ G. S. Strack (Harlequin). Mr. Cliff Phil--Lipa_-lSlreleton), and Miss E. R. Breen—(Jack.). Those in costume were as follows: —Mrs. Wtieller (Red Cross Nurse), Mrs. Mail (Watteau Shepherdess), Mrs. Richmond (Red and Black Pierrette). Mrs. M. Mischefski (College Girl), Miss Sartori (Egyptian Princess), Mrs. Symonds (Quaker Girl), Miss Kivell (Latest Paris Fashion). Miss Tempers (Good Luck). Miss Lash (Swedish Peasant). Miss Hale (Digger), Miss E. Breen (Jack), Miss Forbes (Night), Miss P. Wellington (Queen of Hearts). Miss H. Smith (Red Cross Nurse). Miss R. Mclver (Christmas Cracker), Miss Wilson (K. Brand Tam). Miss D. Phillips (Edmond’s Baking Powder), Miss Carter (Peace), Miss R. Phillips (Yates’ Seeds), Miss Dromgool (Slice of Water Melon). Miss Kerrlsk (Rising Sun). Miss F. Breen (Hollander), Miss Williamson (School Gtrl), Miss Remington (Indian Squaw). Miss Burmister (Billiards). Miss Till (Egyptian Lady), Miss Dempster (Black and White Pierette). Miss Maloney (Three Castie Cigarettes). Miss A. Mischefski (College Boy), Miss B. Mischefski (Mounted Constable), Miss Ward (Queen of Night), Miss Cooper (Cause of Many Troubles). Messrs. Dromeool (Clown). C. Richmond (Jill), B. Richmond (Red and Black Pierrct). A. Sangster (Nigger), A. Chard (Dick Turpin), S. Chard (Spanish Toreador). J. Lash (Uncle Sam), J. Mlschefski (You Yong), D. Smith (Duke of York), P. Breen (Duke of York’s Beach-girl), A. Breen (Arah Sheik), V. Jones (Sunday and Monday), Barleyman (Cook), Forbes (Chef). G. S. Strack (Harlequin). W. Spray (Paris Gentleman), C. Phillips (Skeleton). Mrs. Forbes also a costume, the greater part of which was covered in advertising material for the forthcoming home Industries exhibition. The milking season is about to start again in real earnest, at least mne is apt to think so if the old familiar cry is anything to go by. Nearby every farm yard has by now a calf or two on the scene, helping to remind us that the cows will be going in full swing In the course of a few weeks. Another familiar sound that gives warning of the approach of the busy season Is the rumble of the unilk drays going to the creamery, which re-opened on Tuesday of this week after having been shut down for about two months.

During the time the factory was closed everything in the way of machinery was thoroughly overhauled, belting renewed, etc., and the boiler cleaned and inspected, so everything should be running In apple pie order, and running smoothly, unless someone gets more than his share of skim milk. The continued spell of good weather has been a boon to many of the farmers, who are inclined to be short of feed for their cows, the fine weather going a long way to help the cows through the winter. It is to be hoped that the boisterous weather we usually experience about this time of the year will dodge us for once, and so give the season a good start. Although the weather is very beneficial to the cattle, it is not as agreeable for others, for the housewives in many cases are quite concerned about the water supply, the tanks in manv cases being very near empty. I notice under several of the hedge rows that there are long piles of mangolds, and judging by the length of the rows and the size of the piece of land from which they came, they can be classed as very fair crops. Mangolds are becoming more popular every year as a cattle food, and by all appearances will in time be a dangerous rival to the swede, which Is getting more difficult to grow as the years go by. What with the dry rot, club root, etc., it will soon be an utter impossibility to grow swedes at all. On Saturday last the local school, football team were to have played the first match of the second round in the competition, hut owing to only about half of the Toko .team arriving they decided to forfeit the game to the local boys, who were very disappointed, as they look forward with keen interest to the competition matches and would far rather play for it than gain It so easily. Mr. Boeock and Mr.'Hine brought a few of the To’*o boys UP, but owing to the others not. ar 'ring a friendly game was indulged in for a few minutes. The visitors were then entertained to afternoon tea hj r the ladies and returned home without the loss of any skin, perspiration, etc. MANGATOKL (From Our Own Correspondent.) A very successful social was held in the hall on July 20. by the Mangatoki branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union. There was a very good attendance, the chair being occupied by Mr. F. Mills, president of the Taranaki Provincial Executive. The function took the form of a concert and dance. The musical part, which came first, was contributed by Mrs. Douglas. Mrs. W. Carter. Misses N. and E. Astbury. I. Perrott. D Nicholas. Messrs. D. Astbury, F. Silver, and Mr. R. B. Ford’s orchestra. Community singing was indulged in for the first, time in Mangatokl, and seemed to be very much appreciated. Mr. Mills then addressed the audience on the objects and aims of the Farmers’ Union, and read the prize list of root competitions held during the season. Messrs. McGuinness Bros, being presented with the cup for the aggregate marks. After a smmptuous supper dancing was indulged in till the early morning hours.