WAITANGURU.

King Country Chronicle, Volume IX, Issue 734, 6 January 1915, Page 4

WAITANGURU.

Own Correspondent,

The general topic of late hero has been -the weather consequent of it having by. its varying nature forced itself so conspicuously prominent in the public «ye. Almost every day for. some coneiderablti tima past has presented a different" aspect in the weather conditions, and giving us a real experience of all tli3 ssasons of. the-year. One day would'bring forth a period of glorious unbroken sunshine, making the natural environment pourtray to the visiun, a'picture of the most "appetising ,- grandeur.,- The day subsequent, however, from tli3 outset wouli'reveal winter 'in the very severe form. The tranquil surroundings would b« broken by the subsitution of severe wind, at times-approaching the velocity of a gale, and nature itself would appeal in a turmoil of great disorder. Rvih also would pelt down in vehement fury, and nothiug would appear attractive. People became discouraged. But already a great change for the better has taken place. We are'now -enjoying summer at the height of perfection. Though the weather has been very sultry, and in rnany v places considered to be 100 severe for, dancing, the people of the district on Thursday evening, December , Slat, manifested that they-did not join in, holding that opinion. The" local Comedy Company organised the social for' the purpose of raising mofie'yto augment the Belgian Reief Fund. The company are very well satisfied with the result of their endeavours in a good cttsue, who .attended, numbering about 50, speak in-very plea--sinV'teVms,"of the • evening's enjoyment. \£The\chßrge'' foradmJßsiun was. placid' a £ttv v minimum' 'of JLs, but in-, stead , "of* 1 *,a ? \ wis 'plajed near-i^^nljf.JOiiHjbe'"box was placed -thß pks %ture/"full s ;pjfpatThos, depicting a small Belgian 'boy, who h«s lost almost all his relatives, victims to German barbarity. At one end of the hall "A Happy New Year"'.in green letters on a, white back ground bordered with green foliage, presented a very welcome and pleasing appearance. Dancing throughout was thoroughly enjoyed, and was kept up till 2 a.m. The ladies, w-ere in the majority, however. '' As is always the rule isupper in abundance was Berved up. Daring the evening Messrs E. Har'.wood .and' C. Thrush rendered, vocal items, being well applauded. The music was again supplied by Mr A. Andresen, whilst extras were played by Messrs J. Richardson and D. Frederjksoh. Almost immediately after supper, nad as the Old Year was being succeeded. by the "New" the gathering joined hands and- lUßtily : sang the old Refrain "Auld Lang Syne,"and'subsequently three hearty, cheers for the Belgians was given. The company's heary thanks are extended to the ladies and musicians, and to everyone who helpad in any measure to make the evening successful and enjoyable.