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DISTRICT NEWS.

AUAWHATA ROAD. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A very enjoyable entertainment was given at Arawhatu school on Friday evening, December 1, by the pupils of the school. There was a large attendance and the weather was all that could be deaired. The getting up of the concert, was in the hands of the very capable and energetic teacher, Miss C. E. Orr. The opening item was "The Tul Bird/’ by the pupils. Then followed recitations, choFlises, comic and character songs, which were vociferously encored. Excellent music was suppled by Miss Winnie Clegg (planistc for the children), Mias Scott, who kindly came over from Ononul to assist, and Messrs. Northcote and WUllatnis.

The concert was followed by a dance, which was well patronised. The ladies of the district provided a bountiful supper. Thanks are due to Mrs. Briscoe, senr., for kindly lending her piano, and also to the committee for their assistance. The entertainment, closed with the singing of the Natlohal Anthem. A substantial sum his been netted for the prixe fund. WAI-TOI-TOI—URENUI. (From Our Own . Correspondent.) On Friday evening last a mast successful euchre party and dance was. held In the Pukearuhe school, the proceeds being devpted to the' school improvement fund. A fair number of tables were engaged and after some interesting play tlie first prize for gentlemen (consisting of a silk handkerchief and pair of socks) was won by Mr. G. Herdman, of Wal-toi-tol, Miss Eileen Moeller securing the ladles’ prize, a box of handkerchiefs. After an appetising supper had been accorded full justice the room was cleared for dancing, Mr. V. Wells efficientlj’ filling the position of M.C., whilst excellent music was contributed by Miss Wells and Messrs. Martin and Riklana.

There were some nineteen applications for the posit Io II of jmgineer to the Clifton County Council at its'meeting on Friday last. It Is understood that the appointment has not yet been made pending enquiries 'into the qualifications of several of the applicants. In accordance with the usual} custom there will be a concert to celebrate the breaking-up of the Urenul school, given by the pupils, who have been working hard to make the function as successful as on former occasions. The date fixed Is December 19, when no doubt the hall will be well filled with parents and friends of the children, with whom this class of entertainment is extremely -popular.

Electors who may use the Urenul polling booth to record their votes on Thursday next will miss the well-known figure of Mr. Geo. Bertrand, who for imany years past has filled the position of deputy returning officer, but owing to advancing years and Hl health he has had to relinquish the position, which will be filled by Mr. Chas. Wilson, of Urenui.

With a view to giving the Urenui cricket eleven some practice for their cup contests, a friendly game was played recently between a team of all-comers, captained by D. Wylllo, and the eleven. Good form was shown hy both sides, and after an interesting afternoon's play the club were victorious by 42 runs, the scores being 150 and 108. For the winners. J. S. O’Neill (56), W. Fuller (32), S. Managh (29) and C. Wilson (14 not out) were the highest scores, whilst for the losers, .Tno. O'Neill (49), E. O'Neill (10) and D. Wyllie (11) showed best form. S. Managh and W. Smith trundled best for the winners, as did J. O'Neill and .1. Fitzgerald for the losers. Those interested are again reminded that the annual general meeting of the Urntl Beach Picnic Club takes place in Urenui at 7.30 on Thursday evening next (7th inst.). when it is hoped there will be a large attendace of members and Intending members. For the convenience of electors in this locality there will bo a polling booth in the Mimi school on the date of the general election (December 7). Several farmers in this district, have planted a fair quantity of different varieties of seeds with a. view to tree planting next season, and the wisdom of the State Forests Department in supplying these at moderate rates Is evi-’ denced by the increased interest which 13 being manifested every year by settlers. Mr. Syme, agricultural instructor under the Taranaki Education Board, visited the Mimi school Inst week, and ’.uppliod the competii tors with their charts in connection with the boys’ and girls’ agricultural clubs’ carrot and mangold growing competition. Some very useful advice was also given to boys and girls in the matter of attending to their plots. Pome excellent "strikes” of mangolds, carrots. soft tiimios. maize, etc., are to be seen in this locality and there should be an ample supply of autumn feed during the latter portion of the milking season, which at present, promises to lie equally ns good as that of last vear. Haymaking will he the next matter to require attention and those paddocks which have been closed up show indications of yielding heavy crops, more especially where they have been top-dressed.

LOWGARTH. (From Our/Own Correspondent.) The recent few hot days and the warm rains wc are at present experiencing are having a decidedly beneficial effect upon the pastures and crops, and the district generally is loking at its best. The local school children had a day out at. the Stratford show, and took part in the primary schools cow judging, with very satisfactory results. Fred Miskelly was the winner of the competition, while Ernie Christiansen was commended, a. very gratifying result considering the boys only had three lessons. Mr. .T. B. Hine, the Reform candidate for Stratford, atMressed a meeting nt Lowgarth recently A fair number turned out, including several ladies. Mr. E. A. Gray occupied the chair. Mr. Hine spoke for about an hour and a-quarter on the general political questions. at the close of which he was accorded on the motion of Messrs. L. Babington and D. Johnston, a hearty vote of thanks and confidence, which was carried unanimously. Mr. D. L. A. Astbury. the Liberal-Labor candidate for Ejwnont, addressed a meeting hi the Finnerty school on Thursday evening. Owing no doubt to the very wet night the attendance was not large, about a dozen electors turning out. Mr. E. Kilbride presided. Mr. Astbury spoke for about an hour, chiefly on State banking. State shipping, and State railways. At the close of his address, Mr. E. Kilbride moved, and Mr. J. O’Brien seconded, a hearty vote of thanks to the speaker, and this was carried by acclamation. OAKURA. (From Our Own Correspondent.) When the hall doors were opened on Thursday evening for the annual school concert it looked as if the children would have to perform before a sparsely filled room, as was the case last year, when torrents of rain fell just a short time before the concert began and prevented a large number of people from attending. Bit by bit, however, an unusually large audience arrived, and when the programme opened with a prologue, "Welcome.” by Tom Jury, the room was well filled. The first item was a chorus, “Old Man Care,” well rendered by all the pupils. Audrey Smith followed with a recitation, "Grandfather’s Spectacles,’’ which was so carefully spoken that an encore was demanded. Next came a "Hunting Song” by four boys, and four girls attired in hunting costume and mounted on broomsticks. The old-time, yet ever-popular "Red Riding Hood,” was then given by the junior pupils, who acted their parts in really good style? Surrounding the New Zealand flag a number of the senior boys sang, "The Lad on the Man o’ War,” after which Charlie Price recited, "Casablanca the Second.” The next item was a song by Valina Gower, entitled "Tardy Scholar,” in which she aired her grievances at school, only to he provoked to tears by her girl companion. This item was one of the featire of the evening. A really creditable performance of "Oliver Twist,” a scene from Dickens’ was staged by eight of the older o.ys, and this was succeeded hy a duet.’ Shan’t Come and Piny in Our Yard.” ” which two girls gave a good [impression or London slum life. Theo Smith followed with "The Enchanted Shirt,” which demanded an imperative encore. Seated 4 on the stage in the shape of a boat the pupils then sang "The Boat Song,” to be followed ’by an exhibition of physical drill to musical ' acompaniment. A little Maori girl was npDlauded to the echo fat a rendering of "Grand-

ma’s Advice,” and had to reappear before the curtain. The outstanding feature of the programme was a nigger minstrel troupe fully equipped with jazz band, with which they rendered selections and "helped” the pianist to play the song accompaniments. Between the songs were interspersed riddles and jokes, some of the latter being made at the expense of local residents. Needless to say the local "hits” in unany cases evoked loud laughter. The concert closed with a chorus "Goodnight,” by the girls, dressed in night attire and carrying candles. During the evening. Mr. Morris, chairman of the school committee, thanked all who had given assistance towards making the concert the success that it was. At ten o’clock a dance began, and continued until about 1 a.m. Mr. Pearson (Punlho) presided at the piano, and gave general satisfaction. Messrs. C. Jury and R. Gatenby acted as M.C.’s. In connection with the concert a guessing competition took place, the prize being divided between Miss Browne and Mr. 11. Thomas.

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Taranaki Daily News, 6 December 1922, Page 7

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DISTRICT NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, 6 December 1922, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS. Taranaki Daily News, 6 December 1922, Page 7

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