TUAPEKA MOUTH.

Clutha Leader, Volume XXXX, Issue 2, 4 July 1913, Page 3

TUAPEKA MOUTH.

FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. The bachelors of Tuapeka Mouth held their annual ball in the Coronation Hall ou Friday evening, June 20, and as the weather and roads (for this season of the year) were in fair order, a very large gathering was the result — the largest, in fact, ever assembled upon such an occasion at "the Mouth." The hall, which was tastfully decorated, looked indeed a sanctuary for those in search of relaxation from matters mundane. The brilliant lights, shining floor, pretty dresses, angelic faces and the sweetest of music, filled each with empyreal bliss and reminded one of "In Fairyland." Punctually at 8 o 'clock, Mr W. Drain, the chairman, extended, on behalf of the bachelors, a very hearty welcome to the visitors, and expressed the hope that the bachelors next year would be less numerous than this one. The bachelors of Tuapeka Mouth had been (whether their fault or misfortune) very lackidasical in the past, and he hoped the charming faces and winning manners of the young ladies present would break their nonchalant reverie and produce a matrimonial epoch. Mr W. Drain and Miss Mary Daniell led the grand march, in which fifty couples participated. The music, which received the commendation and approbation of all, was supplied by Miss Drain (piano) and Messrs McCorkindale and Edwards (violin and cornet). Mr D. Fraser, junr., was assiduous in his attention to the wants and comfort of all, and received the encomiums of the assemblage. After supper Miss Evelyn Anderson contributed an Irish jig, which was highly applauded. The catering was in the hands of Mr A. Wilson (Clydevale), and left nothing to be desired. Dancing was kept up till morning, when the company concluded by singing the old but not forgotten "Auld Lang Syne." Parliament met yesterday, and we at this eud of the proposed railway are anxiously awaiting the end of the session, when the Estimates will be brought down, with, we hope, a large allocation thereon for our. line. Owing to the great mildness of the winter turnips are not going to be nearly so scarce as at first appeared; indeed, it now appears evident that there will be sufficient for all local requir jments. There is every indication of a very large area being sown in both rape and turnips next season, as everyone is actively engaged in ploughing, and the weather having been very congenial for such work considerable headway has been made.