WAITARA.

Taranaki Daily News, 28 October 1922, Page 7

WAITARA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) The Waitara Seaside and Surf Bathing Society held a picnic on the beach on Monday (Labor Day). The weather was not good, a cold wind blowing and rain threatening, but a good number attended. The children fully availed themselves of the swings, and vied with each other to see who could run the fastest in races, for which cash prizes were given. A luncheon booth was provided and also a stall for soft drinks, at which good business was done. A feature of the gathering was the music provided by our improved band under the conductorship of Mr. C. H. Sampson. A dance was held in the evening at the Clifton hall. The proceeds ( £l5 10s) go towards a fund for the purpose of building a tea kiosk.

It is expected that the first line of cattle for the season will be slaughtered at Messrs. Borthwick and Sons Waitara works on Monday next. The firm's general manager has been visiting Waitara. A preliminary meeting of members of the Clifton Football Club and others was held on Monday evening for the purpose of making arrangements for their annual ball. It was decided to hold the ball on November 9 and the children’s dance the following night. At a committee meeting of the rose show held on Tuesday evening, Mr. Lawrence (secretary) reported that he had received very favorable replies from nurserymen in the district, donations of prizes having been promised. Support by the business people and others was also very gratifying. In conjunction with the show there will be a sale of work under the direction of St. John’s Church Ladies’ Guild. The arrangements are well in hand, and the prospects of a successful show are good.

The concert and farce, entitled “The Wrong Flat,” held on Thursday night, was well patronised, the hall being comfortably filled, and about £l7 was taken at the door, which goes to St. John’s Church funds. The concert programme consisted of orchestral selections, by Miss Marlow’s orchestra. Mr. W. Smith sang “The Luteplayer” (encored), and he was particularly good m his second item, “Blow, Blow, Thou Winter Wind.” Mr. Appleby gave, some fine renderings on a one-string fiddle. A vocal duet by Misses Marlowe and Lund was well rendered, and received a vociferous encore. Miss McLangman sang “Happy Song” (encored). As a recitation Mr’. W. T. Joll gave “Kissing Cups Race.” A pianoforte duet by Misses Marlowe and Ogle was well rendered, and they had to respond to an encore. A comic song by Mr. Jagg, entitled “P.O. 49,” in character, brought down the house.