TE AWAMUTU.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 2578, 19 January 1889, Page 2

TE AWAMUTU.

PiiKsuYTKRiAN SoniKK.—A very successful soiree and entertainment was held in the hall on Monday evening, great numbers of people coming from all parts of the district, Paterangi, Toß'ire, and the Pukerimu being represented. The hall was filled, many people having to stand in tho porch during the concert. Trays were provided by the following ladies':-Mrs Hodgson, Mesdamos Taylor and Brown, Germanu, Seott, and Macky, Mrs Dinneen and Miss Short. That the best efforts of culinary skill were displayed goes without saying. I heard one admirer of good cheer say that all he regretted was that at tlio table he honoured with his presence, the variety was so great that lie was not able to sample some of each. After two relays of people had been attended to the tables were removed and thesecond part of the evening's entertainment began, tho Rev. Mr Evans in the chair. Tho following is the programme :—Address by the chairman ; overture, piano, " Auld Lang Syne." Mrs Andrew ; song, "Jessie's Dream," Miss Allen; song, "The Wishing Cap" Mrs Long ; duet, Miss Allen and Miss Steel ; address, Rev. Mr Griffiths; song, "The Maid of the Mill,' , Mrs Andrew ; song, "The Mountebank," Mrs Burgess ; address, Rev. Mr Roberts ; character song, " Bother the Men," Mr Vause (encored, ''Old Mmther Gamp"); recitation, Miss Diiineen ; song, " Will o' the Wisp," Mr Burgess ; address, Rev. Mr Soinerville ; song, " Within a Mile of Edinhro' Town," Miss Allen (encored); duet, " Over the Hill and Dale," Mxs Burgess and Mrs Long ; address, Rev. Mr Boler; God Save the Queen. The large audience was most attentive and appreciative, several of tht songs being encored. Mr Vauses comic song pleased them immensely, the laughter and applause being loud and long, thny would take no denial, and kept up the cheering till they were gratified by an encore. Little Miss Dinneen acquitted herself admirably in her recitation, and was loudly cheered. Of the other singers it is unnecessary to write much, as they are all well and 'favourably known. The whole affair was a groat success, and everyone went home thoroughly pleased with the evening's entertainment.

Tin? A jwH.NX'K oi" Fish in" Our Strkaiis. A slioit tim-i since a friend asked mo what sort of fishing was to be be had in Waikato, as some of his friends wished to spend their holidays in this district, if there was any fishing to be had. I was sorry to have to say that unit's- his friends could find sport in eel lisiiing they need not come here. We have splendid creeks for brook trout and perch, but with the exception of eels and a few miserable whitebait and smelt, there is not si fish in our waters. There must be something very wrong. In Wellington and the South Island, there are trout innumerable, here there are none. " Another injustice to Ireland." In those favoured localities the fry were liberated in thousands, here a few score h.ive been turned out, and that only recently. The "New Evangelist" finds fault with the expenditure of n few hundred pounds in tho importation of ova, but no reasonable person would complain if ten times the amount were expended judiciously in that way. It would very soon be recouped, for the thousands of pounds s.-nt out of the country every year would be retained in it. The " Kvaugelist" could surely find some better mark to shoot at. Not only would the money be saved to the country, but profitable occupation would be found for hundreds of people. Furthermore, the sport obtainable in a country exercises a powerful influences on those who have money, and who, in looking for a country to settle in where the climate is good, would be greatly influenced in selecting New Zealand as their home, and even to those who have not an independence, but who wish to make a living in agriculture or business, the sport to tic obtained is no mean factor in influencing their choice, American correspondents of English papers are careful to mention the various kinds of sport in their States, knowing well that nearly every Englishman is more or less a sportsman. The Government might therefore very profitably spend some of the money they are wasting in touring mind the country and other equally foolish ways, in stocking our streams with fish.

Lahhikinism.—Some of the hoodlums suffering from an excess of animal, and other spirits ushered in the New Year with honours (?) the honours in this instance taking the form of damaging property and "making night hideous" with the beating of kerosene tins, shrieking out discordant songs blackmailing people—-who were foolish enough to give way to them—for beer, money, and making themselves obnoxious generally. For this innocent form of amusement some of them will make their bow before the Magistrate on Tuesday, when it ia to be devoutly hoped their efforts to entertain the public will be duly rewarded.

A Goon Kekpin'G Ai'tLH.—An apple was given to me a few days ago which was well flavoured and kept remarkably well since last year. I showed it to Mr Bertram who said it was a "Braddock's Nonpareil." It was grown in Mv Weatherill's orchard, at Rangiaohia. Such an excellent keeper should pay well to grow. Sunday School Picnic.—The annual picnic in connection with St. John's Sunday School will be held in tho parsonage grounds on Thursday next. Several ladies of the congregation are canvassing for subscriptions, and are very successful. Hvery year this picnic is a great success, and this one will net bo behind the others in that respect. Nomiually it is for the Church Sunday School children, but virtually it i.-i open to all, for all denominations give assistance, and nil are welcomed by the Rev. Mr and Mrs Bolor. In the evening the annual meeting of parishoners will bo held in the Church.