Awahuri

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 212, 8 September 1936, Page 2

Awahuri

From Our Own Correspondent; School Affairs,

The fancy dross function promoted by the committee and held last month, wap Indeed-'one of the most successful held here during" the present- season. Children fi-om a wide area turned up and joined the local children in spending a very happy and enjoyable evening. The costumes were of a very great variety, ana the judges had an unenviable time determining the winners. From a social as well as a financial point of view, the function was a complete success, and the school funds will benefit to a very large extent. The judging of the costumes was carried out by Aiesdames Sutton, Hicks and Sporle, all of FoUdlng, and their choice was as follows: Best dressed girl, P. Haythorne, Britannia; best dressed boy, K. Hancock, lar.d of the free; most original girl, Liza Ward, Maori wahine; most original boy, Allan Salt, Biclc Whittington; most humorous girl, Norma Giles, O.K, sauce; most humorous boy, 1). Christian, golliwog; best pair, Ellen and Bob Knowles, Hawailans. Among those who appeared in fancy dress were:—

Girls: Elza Ward, wahine: Norma Giles, O.K. sauce; Lulu Waka, Fijian hockey player; .Louie Ward. Fijian hockey player; Peggy Oribb, pierretle; Audrey Giles, charwoman; Ellen Knowles, Hawaiian makl; Kuby Watson, night and day; Olive Merritt, night; Boverley Hickford, Irish colleen; Wai Larkins and Lavinla Larkins, two little girls in blue; Betty Lucas, festive spirit; Pamela Haythorne, Bnttannia; Kuby Nicol. ghost; Betty Knowles, recipes; Dorothy Merritt, plain. Boys; Allan Salt, Dick Whittington; K. Hancock, England, land of the free; Balfly Cribb, Chinese; Ken Merritt, Chinese; Murray Christian, tennis; Trevor Christian, tennis; Itodger Madsen, parcel post; Kay (Jke, charman; Don Gouge, Tahitian; Douglas Christian, golliwog; Ivan Knowles, Hawaiian; Bobby Knowles, Scotsman.

Apart from the usual folk dances of the children, the orchestra played extras for them, and at the termination of their session Ellen Knowles delighted the crowd with an exhibition of the hula Hawaiian dance, which she had to repeat. While the children were having supper, the adults took charge of the iloor, and the judging of the fancy costumes resulted. as follows: Best pair. Misses F. Goulden and E. Moore, Pierrette aim pierrot; best dressed, Miss B. Dungy, eastern lady, and W. Ward. Novelty dances weiti won as follows: Spot waltz. Miss C. Henderson and Air. H. Salt; Alonte Carlo, Miss F. Lowrn and Air. R. Nicholson; surprise box, Air. Cargill ißainesse), crocheted table-cover, Airs. .1. Al. Giles (Hawke's Bay). Air. W. A. Salt, the chairman of the school committee, thanked all present for their patronage, and ah those who assisted to make the function the success it was. He paid special tribute to the shop people of Feilding, who donated all the prizes for the various competitions, and also tho judges who officiated and who later in the evening were made the recipients of beautifu, bouquets. School Euchre. Owing to tne inclemency of the weathei only a fair number attended the l'ortnigntly tournament last Thursday liignt, the winners being: Highest score, Air. a. Austin; ladies Airs. \\. Knowles; men's, .Ur. C. Hancock. oauvs Affairs. Regarding tne propuseu le-crection o. tho j.c nvu Aiaon mcouug-mmse, a committee consisting 01 rcpieseiuiuives o. sun-tribes oi *i o ali Kauvvnata nus ucei.

.urmeu and is wry muon anvo to imliisk it iias uiiucriaitcn. ..tegouatioiis u.t\o oocn enteicu into wicn me autiioi'iues anu irum auwco leecneu, ia»ouuu,t co.isiueration has neeu given me proposal. many people nave asiied me qaestioii, "Vvny reouud me uiu nouse warn a,, uie riuiga-uas nave gone.'" To tins tut oo.nnuLttc maiies no comment, suffice J> to say mat it is inteuued to re-erect It twa, not omy as tne native custom demands, but aiso as a luouument in leuleniorauco oi their ancestors. in meaning mo History ot To nvu, .t may no mentioned mat il was oudt about ufty years age oy -viauri carpenters ui’.uer me supc,vision ot Te rvore, a louunga irom it Arilwa. On its compieuou it was omciaiiy opened by King Tawniao, who was men maaing a tour oi goodwill of me .North island. To Kooti, Uie well-known •uaort rebel, also visueu Te iwa, aia, mere are many old residents slid living who recollect mat. memorable occasion. Apart from donations already received, lunations nave been promoted to raise funds, and on Wednesday night next a further function in the nature of a euchre and dance will lie he'd Hi the Awaliur, flail, when me committee will leave no stone unturned to meet the requirements of patrons. Frizes to tho value of SOs will be allocated to the card tournament, while dancers will enjoy novelty dances. Hall Committee. Mr. AST Ward presided over the meeting of the hall committee last Thursday nigiu when there was a lair attendance. Others present were Aiesdames E. O. Bond, A. H. Goodman (secretary), F. O'Farrell, J- K. Lucas, D. W. Bennett, Miss Foster, Messrs. A. Collins, F. O'Farrell, B. Stephens. An application from the Womens’ Institute to allow the building of clipboards in tile old dressing room Tor the storage of crockery, was granted. Owing to the need of funds to meet the repairs and painting of the hall, the secretary reported that competition books had been made and were ready for distribution among members who were willing to canvass. The secretary further reported that the AVomen’s institute, realising the hardships faced by the hall committee, had decided to promote a concert, the proceeds of which are to be divided on a a'!-50 basis with the'hall committee. For this kindly gesture the chairman moved that the meeting record its appreciation. Women’s Institute. Tho V'onien's Institute Is making arrangements to promote a concert and dance in the Awahuri Hall about the middle of the month. Tho concert programme is being organised by Mrs. J. N. Lucas, who nas proven her capability in writing and producing short playettes. It may bo mentioned that the artists taking part in the concert are all local talent, among whom are two well-known . residents of the district, Messrs. J. Alilligan and J. 0. Christian. From what has been seen of tho rehearsals and practices, these gentlemen display exceptional talent in their various roles. Farm Topics.

The lambing season, assisted by wintry weather conditions, is causing some concern to sheep-fanners. It was earliei thought that the season "ouid lie good, but adverse conditions aro playing, in some instances, havoc am mg ttie little lambs. Sleeping siettness uin.mest the ewes is not so noticeable as in previous years, while bearing .rouble if practically nii. However, the more fortunate farmers are enjoying the results of an early season, whilo the later ones tiro viewing with concern the cold, wintry weather and tlie sloppy nature of tno pastures. Like the ‘ sheep-farmer, the cow "cocky” lias begun his season’s routine, but should this exceptional wet weather continue, then the environments of the bails and the pastures will bo in a very muddy state. In fact, in some Instances, the cows have to wade their way through a sea of mud before reaching the bails. Generally, the stock are in fine condition, and one would readily be led to believe that this season’s output of butterfnt wit; be on par with the output of previous years, if not greater. Birthday Party.

A very enjoyable evening was held in tho Awahuri Hall on Wednesday night in celebration of tho 21st birthday of Mr. Jack Bracken. Friends from as far away as Sanson, Feilding and Palmerston North joined with the locals to make the evening a very happy one. Evidence of tiie guest of honour’s popularity may lie gleaned from the fact that there wore about 250 to 300 people- present. To the strains of a professional orchestra, the M’sC., Messrs. I. Sutherland and W. Ward, had no difficulty in keeping things going with a swing. At a suitable juncture, Mr. E. O. Bond, on behalf of the visitors, thanked Mrs. C. C. Lawrence, mother of the’guest of honour, and Mr. J. Bracken for the invitation to take part In the celebrations. . He then presented the kev of the door to Mr. Bracken after which he called on the assembly to drink the guest of honour's health. Mr. Bracken was accorded musical honours. A beautiful birthday cake around which 21 candles were placed, took the eye of the visitors. Mr. Bracken returned thanks to all present: to his mother, step-father and grandmother, who made the evening possible: and for’the many presents he had received. Tho distribution of novelty hats, streamers and confetti tent a Bohemian touch, while the multi-coloured dresses of the ladles lent further colour to the scene. Results of the novelty dances were as follows: Monte Carlo, Miss Butler and Mr. M. Cockburn: Gay Gordons, Mrs A. Mitchell and Mr. Ted Karipa; lucky spot, Miss Manson and partner.