MANGAKAHIA

Northern Advocate, 4 May 1933, Page 2

MANGAKAHIA

(Prom Our Own Correspondent.) Shooting Season. Monday resembled the Sino-Japan-ose conflict in this district, for the bombardment that ensued mode one wonder if there was a single bird lucky enough to escape. Contrary to expectations, however, the general report on “bags” lias boon disappointing for a first day, and several returned home, with nothing better than a rabbit. Why this state of affairs should be, is a question nobody seems able to answer, for a few days before opening day, pheasants were so plentiful ns to be almost tamo, but on May 1 they became so scarce that, some of the visiting sportsmen left after a couple of discouraging days. Social.

Maoris from the Dargavillo district conducted a dance on Thursday night in the Parakao Hall, but owing to the local Maoris holding their own entertainment on the following night the function was not quite the success it otherwise would have been, A social and dance was held in aid of the Anglican Church by the local Maoris last Friday night in the Parakao Hall. Splendid music and a good floor enticed even the elderly couples to participate.

A special feature was a small, bare- | footed Maori boy playing the piano, and another well trained native boy and his small partner waltzing and tap-dancing gracefully to the surprising music rendered by so small a pianist. The Rev. Pou officiated as M.C. and kept proceedings lively the whole time. The spot waltz was won by Miss M. Alison and Mr J, Alison. A dainty supper was partaken of, and after a wonderful night's outing the revellers made their way homeward. Personal. Mr Lowe and son, of Mama, are staying with Mr and Mrs G. Neale, Parakao, for a few days’ shooting. Messrs Pollock and Lanaghan, of Auckland, are guests of Mr and Mrs A. Pollock, and are enjoying the shooting.