DISTRICT NEWS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXII, Issue 2514, 15 December 1927, Page 7

DISTRICT NEWS.

TANGITU.

(Own Correspondent.) The results achieved by the aspirants for Proficiency Certificates at the Mapiu school last week is something that the schoolmistress, Mrs M. E. Macfarlane, the successful candidates, the parents and the district as a whole can be proud of. All the candidates for the xamination secured certificates. The work done by Mrs Macfarlane amongst the Mapiu school pupils has always been classed as of a very high order, but this year she has reached the pinnacle of success in her efforts. The general work of the school is excellent,, but the Proficiency examination results are outstanding;. The school committee must be proud of having the responsibility of administering affairs in connection with such a school and schoolmistress. The names of the successful candidates are as follows:Monica Shivnan, Rata Donnelly, Sidney Morley, ’Margaret Amrein (all Proficiency), William Schou (Competency). The latter was a Standard V pupil. There were no candidates for Proficiency Certificates from the Tangitu school, but the report of the general work done by the pupils from the Inspector is one that the teacher, Mr F. Proctor, can be proud of. We look forward with pleasure to the Mapiu school concert to he held on Saturday, 17th inst. From all evidence there will be a record attendance. Following this, on Monday, 19th inst., will be held the social and dance under the auspices of the Tangitu School Committee, when the annual prizes will be presented to the pupils for attendance, merit and good conduct, by Mrs J. C. Rolleston. The Mokauiti timber lorries have not been very active during the last week owing to the receiving end for the timber being congested, and I am led to believe that the position will remain so for a few days yet. The good weather now being enjoyed here cannot bo made full use of, and this is an important item to the carriers. Mr R. Dry, who has been head porter at tho Waimiha railway station for some years, is about to be transferred to Waikino bag station, and it will be a great loss to lose himself and the good wife from the district. They will carry away with them the heartfelt desire of all for success and happiness in their new sphere of activity. Some of us here who knew the late Mr C. Schou, Te Kuiti, whose death was reported last week, wish through this column to convey to his bereaved widow and family our sincere and heartfelt sympathy. We had been in close touch with him on occasions, and found him to be what is so feelin ly reported in the obituary column of the Chronicle of December 6th. The dance held in the Tangitu Hall on Saturday, 10th inst., was not very largely attended, and the children’s prize and picnic fund will only benefit to a very meagre extent, but those present seemed to have fully enjoyed themselves. Mr P. Goulding at the piano was) as usual, at his best, and a yonjng gentelernan whose name I did not obtain is to be thanked for his exjtras on (the banjot-mandolin, which were greatly enjoyed by the audience, and the extras played on the piano by Mr A. Sliaw, Mokauiti, were delightful and evidence of which was plainly shown by the dancing enthusiasts.

AWAKINO.

(Own Correspondent.) On. Thursday the annual Awakino Beach) races were hold in ideal -weather. The races were held on Mr A Sole’s property this year for the first time, and the grounds proved to be an ideal picnic spot. In spite of the inclement weather the day before, a good crowd gathered and keen interest was taken in the racing which was of good quality though the fields were small. In the evening the annual race' ball was held in the Awakino Hall and proved a brilliant success. The Awakino Orchestra, rendered its usual excellent programme. The supper arrangements were in the capable hands of Mr Gray, who was assisted by the wives of tho committee. The presentations were made by Mrs McMillan. Mr Lake, the president of the club, in handing the Oup to Mrs McMillan for presentation, referred to the successful day the club had had and congratulated Mr Eh in gill am, of Urenui, on winning the Cup and two other events. Among those present were :—Mrs McNeioe (rose and! black satin) Mrs McMillan (tangerine satin ■ and metallic lace); Mrs Gray, salmon brocade and georgette; Mrs Calvert (powder blue floral georgette) ; Mrs R. Calvert (orange velvet) ; Mrs May (delphinium blue brocade) ; Mrs Winstanley (nattier blue brocade) ; Mrs Stewart (lilac georgette) ; Mrs Northern (navy crepe de chine) ; Mrs Wilson (shell pink georgette) ; Mrs Clifton (black crepe de chine); Mrs Rattenbury (cornflower blue crepe de chine); Mrs N. Lake (apple green crepe de chine) ; Mrs Hunt (rose silk) ; Mrs Sullivan (black silk) ; Mrs Rryant (wisteria crepe de chine) ; Mrs T. Oummingjs (mushroom satin and lace) ; Mrs Bullock (bladk satin) ; Mrs Waite (black paniio velvet); Mrs J. Thomson (floral grey georgette) ; Mrs K. Black (daffodil cr'epo de chine and lace) ; Mrs R. Lake (cinder rose crepe de chine) ; Miss Brunton (emerald satin andg eorgette) ; Miss Ross (alj monel georgette) ; Miss Northern (hydrangea blue georgette) ; Miss Waite (black panne velvet) ; Miss Rattenbury (shell pink georgette) ; Miss Jean Rattenbury (black georgette) ; Miss Stewart (Wedgwood blue and. silver lace) ; Miss Stfmpson (shell pink taffeta) ; Miss Hansen (shot mauve taffeta) ; Miss C. Scott (apricot panne velvet) ; Miss Elutey (shell pink crepe do chine); Miss Lucy Batley (grey silk) ; Miss Batley (floral georgette) ; Miss Emily Batley (cream georgette) ; Miss Bartlett' (flame crepe de chine). At the week-end bowling match between Waitara and Awakino three rinks took part in. the play. The following is the result af the play, Waitara being mentioned first. In the morning play there were 21 heads:— Lecke, Bayly, Young and Fuller (s)

25. v. Faultls, Terrill, A. Sampson, and Northern (s) 16; Carroll, Ewers, Morris, Fergluson (s) 18, v. Morey, Morey, L. Sampson, C. Sampson (s) 24; Rattenbury, Dugdale, George, Fowler (s) 20, v. S. Sole, A. Sole, Gray, Bartlett (s) 17. Totals—Waitara 63; Awakino's7. Afternoon play, 25 heads: Carroll, Dugdale, George, Fuller (s) 22 v. L. Jones, Gray, A. Sampson and A. Bartlett (s) 22; Morey, Bayley, L. Sampson, Fowler (s) 27 v. Faulds, Terrill, Griffin, Northern (s) 26; Rattenbury, Young, Ewers, Morris (s) 21, v. Loclre, A. Sole, Fergusson, Sampson (s) 19. Total—Waitara 70,. Mr J. C. Rolleston, M.P., attended the Awakino races. We are pleased to report that Mrs L. R. Jones has returned from hospital and is making a good recovery. Miss Murray spent a few days with her s : ster, Mrs K. Black. Mrs Terrill is spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs Attend, Waitara. Miss A. Waring, Timaru, is at present staying,’) with her sister, Miss Dickson at Pioi station. Mr and Mrs C. Ordish. have taken up their residence in their new home in the Waikawau. Miss Waite, Hawera, is staying with her sister-in-law, Mrs A. Waite. Mrs Keay is visiting Miss Lynn, New Plymouth. Mr C. Calvert has returned from Auckland Training! Oollfeg© land is spending Ills vacation at the Anchorage. Mrs W. F. Kelly, Ballacraggan, is visiting New Plymouth. Mr Gjfiffin inspected the various schools in the district and as a result of his visit Teira Nova Scott, . Bob Ericson, and Keith Bryant gained their Proficiency Certificates. During) the last week end Mr Bartlett entertained about 40 tennis players on his new lawns. The weather was perfect and visitors were present from Mahoenui, Moliakatino, and Molkau, and some very keen games were played.