TANGARAKAU.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 2 September 1927, Page 6

TANGARAKAU.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) BENEDICTS’ BALL. The Tangarakau benedicts’ ball, which eventuated on Friday last, easily outclassed any function ever held here. Well over 200 people were presincluding a good many visitors. The mail decorations were a credit to those responsible. Coloured' ‘.streamers were suspended between five illuminated hells. These were made of flexible wood, and interwoven wtih streamers, greenery and paper roses. Inclement weather limited the use of much greenery, but a little was very effectively arranged. The stage was a masterpiece, being entirely constructed of trellis work, over which trailed' paper flowers, and coloured lighting softened the effect. The floor was in capital order, and duties of M’s.C. were carried out by Messrs. P. Duggan, T. Brennan and W. Evans. The music was supplied by Boulton’s professional orchestra, and brought them much applause. Extras were played by Mrs. G. bat is, Mr. L. Davison. Mr. W. Evans and others. A capable committee of local ladies were responsible for the supper arrangements, and are to he congratulated on the .success of their catering. The supner room decorations were prettv and novel, paper flowers and gaily dressed kewpies adding colour to the tables. Great credit is due to the committee, headed hv their energetic chairman, Mr. J. Cherry, for the success achieved.

LIBRARY COAIAIITTEE. Another series of euchre parties and dances, organised l by the Library Committee, is commencing on Friday, »Seotember 9. _ They will be run on the same principle as before, prizes each evening and aggregate prizes each third evening. The committee are well known for their capable manner of providing a good evening’s enioyment, and should be rewarded by well patronised houses. The library 'greatly benefited bv the previous dances. A large number of new books have been procured, while daily newspapers from the principal towns are now installed .

THE SCHOOL. Thursday last was Parents’ Day at the school. The work of the children for the previous term was arranged in the school rooms, and many parents took advantage of the opportunity to view the progress made in the various subjects. Items were given by the children and music supplied by the school fife band. Afternoon tea- was served by Airs. Fail-brother, Miss Aloore and the school girls. . Two school teams journeyed from hero on Friday last to participate in the schoolboys’ seven-n-side football tournament at Toko. The hoys played exceedingly well all through, the A team being defeated in the final by three to nil (a penalty goal). The local hoys are fortunate in having for their coach Air. G. Hall. Air. Hall devotes much of his snare time to them, coaching and training, not only for football, hut various other branches of sport also.

PERSONAL. A large number of friends collected at the residence of Air. J. Cherry on Monday. The Aliases Level were the guests of the evening, and a most enjoyable time was spent in music, social items, and games.

Recent visitors to Tangaraknu include Air. and Airs. Powell and hahv daughter (Christchurch). Airs E C Evans (Aurna). Aliss B. Old (Otakeho). and Ali-. and the Aliases Love! and Air. Crosby (Kapuni).