WAIKOUAITI NATIVE SCHOOL.

Otago Witness, Issue 1945, 4 June 1891, Page 39

WAIKOUAITI NATIVE SCHOOL.

Deae Dot, — I live at a very pretty plaoa called Karitane. My father's house is situated on the bank ef the Waikouaiti river. The Waikouaiti river flows down into the sea. On tbe |,22nd inst. a spinsters' ball was held at the Maori Kaik in aid of the English Church at Pukerteraki. The attendance was very large, a great many from the Otago Heads being present. Before the singing commenced the spinsters sang "God defend New Zealand." The spinsters took turns at M.0., and also took tnrns at the door. As a lot of par class are writing to you our teaoher thinks we should ask you to choose the one you like best for the paper — Yours truly, Lizzie Muir Waikouaiti Native School, Karitane, May 20. [Instead of doing so, I publish all the letters to show the progress the children are making. I may say, however, that so far as a description of the ball is concerned Teone Kihau s letter is the best, but perhaps as a general letter Lizzie Muir'a is entitled to first place. William Pratt's description of the football match is also very good. — Dot.]

Dear Dot,— On the evening of the 22nd inst. a ball was given in our hall by the spinsters of the Kaik. I hear it was in aid of the English Church at Puketeraki. There was a large attendance, many being present from Taiaroa Heads. It commenced at 8 o'clook. The spinsters took each a part in the M O.s duties, The first item on the progamme was a grand maroh. After refreshment the spinsters of the committee sang •' God defend New Zealand." Miss Baaaia Pratt waß belle of the ball ; she wore a rese-pink dress richly embroidered with cream lace, cream sash to match. The colours of the other ladies of the committee were— Miss ElHeon, white with blue; Miss Taukoro, striped blue and white ; Miss Sutherland, white and pink. Miss Wilson Bang "Nelly's reply." Mr Allan sang " She waß the bslle of the ball, dear boy " and •' How was she bald at the ball, dear boy." I must end by wishing you goodbye. — Yours truly, Tkone Kihau. Waikouaiti Native School, May 28.

Dbab Dot,— A football match was held on tbe 25th inst. between tbe Waikouaiti and Ravensbourne Olubs. Play started at a quarterpast 3, and tbe game was very fast. The day being fine, there was a large attendance of the public on the grounds. After playing for some time William Diaok secured a try for Waikouaiti ; Scott was unsuccessful in converting it into a goal. In the end the game was won by the Ravensbourne. I must close my letter because I am writing this while I am in school. — Yours truly,

William Pbatt (aged 12 years). Waikouaiti Native Sohool, Karitane, May

Dear Dot, —A ball was held on the evening of the 2nd inst. (Friday) in the Kaik Hall. It was given by the spinsters at Paketeraki. It commenced at 8 o'olock. A large number of people were present. The refreshments were given out at 12 o'clock. Many people from Otago Heads also attended it. The first musical item was the song " God defend New Zealand," given by the spinsters who got up the dance. The dancing was kept up till 6 o'clock next morning. The spinsters were Miss Pratt, Miss B. Pratt, Miss Moaeas, Miss Sutherland, M'.ss Wilson, Miss Ellison, Miss Taukoro, and Miss Antoni. The belle of the ball was Miss B.

Pratt. The spinsters took their turns as M.O. —Yours truly, Martha Pbatt. Karitane, May 28, 1891. Dear Dot, — Karitane is a very pretty place, though Ido not stay here. Inside the Puketeraki Church is very beautiful. I was at the spinsters' ball, and it proved a great suooess. The refreshments were given at 12 o'clock, and the spinsters sang a Bong after the refreshments were handed round. The attendance was very large, a great many from Otago Heads beiag present— l was one of them. — Sfours truly, Philms Mabk. Waikouaiti Native School, Karitane. May ! 28. Dbab Dot,— On Monday, 25th inst., there waß a football match ( Ravensbourne v. Waikouaiti) held on the grounds of the latter. The weather was fine, and the attendance was very fair. The game commenced at 3 o'clock p.m. The Waikouaiti Olub colours were blue and white with a red sash over the shoulder, and those of their opponents yellow and black The game ended in a win for the latter by six points to two. — Yours truly, Tamb Pabata. Waikouaiti Native School, May 28.