DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 1 May 1923, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

RAHOTU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A larger crowd than usual turned out on Anzac Day. 'The children marched to the memorial gates, where they placed a wreath of white flowers, and were addressed by the Rev. Coleman, after which they marched to the hall for tho service, which was conducted by the Rev. Coleman, M.A. (Anglican), Rev. Harkness (Methodist), and Rev. Moore (Presbyterian) and Mr. Gibson. Appropriate hymns were sung by the congregation. Rev. Moore delivered the address, Rev. Harkness was asked by the committee to unveil the roll of honor, which was covered by the Union Jack. There were about sixty-four names inscribed oh a scroll held by an angel in the middle of a large wooden panel. The Methodist Church organ was lent for tho occasion, and beautiful music was' rendered by Mrs. Magnus Hughson, who also played very feelingly the "Dead March in Saul." The singing of "God Save the King” brought a very impressive service to a close. A collection was taken up in aid of a Belgian nurse in Christchurch who married one of New Zealand's soldiers and Is now loft a widow in straightened circumstances. The school concert on Friday was a great success, about’ £l7 being taken at tho door. The programme was as follows: Opening chorus, all the school children; song, "Only Seven,” Master G. Buttler; song, "Pretty Kitty Kelly,” Misses M. McLeod and M. Yeold, and Masters J. McLeod and Rangl; flag song, all the children; recitations, Misses Kertha Clark and P. Hodson; dish band, 8 young Maori girls, trained by Miss Horo, wa.s very pretty and their time was very good; song, “Whip Poor Will,” MisS Minnie McLeod; quartette, "Don’t You Remember the Time," by Misses McLeod and Teokl and Rangl and J. McLeod; duet, "Come to the Fair,” E. and G. Buttler; song. "Sonny Honey Girl,” M. McLeod, and an action song, "My Darling Baby,” Maori girls. The “Dolly’s Show” was played by little Misses L. Andrews, L. Billing, E. Tyrell, V. Morrow, E. Clark, A. Hodson and D. Kahui, who was judge. This item was very pretty and caused roars of laughter. A song, "The Little Brown Thrush,” Misses Hodson and E. Buttler, and “God Save the King” brought the concert to a close, Mrs. Buttler played most 0f the accompaniments and was assisted bj' Misses and M. Teoki. Mr. Buttler then handed every child a prize. Special prizes were also awarded for different subjects ,by Mr. and Mrs. Bell and Miss Frethey and the school committee. Supper was handed round. It certainly was the children's evening and night out, for they all seemed very happy. Mr. and Mrs. G. Bell have returned from a long holiday in the south. Mrs. Evans’ sister, Mrs. Phillips, and Mr. Phillips, who have been for a trip to the Old Country, are visiting the district. Anzac Day being a holiday, some of the bowlers had aVgame before lunch, returning to the green after attending the service. Mr. Tyrrell and Rev. Coleman are the latest owners of motor cars.