DISTRICT NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 December 1926, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

PURANGI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Our annual school concert was held, on December 10, and combined with perfect weather and a full house was a great success. The programme opened with a pianoforte duet by Miss Saidi and Master John Mounsey, followed by the pupils singing “Swanee River.” Isla Kilminster gave a recitation, “Fairy Land,” followed by a song, “The Chinaman,” by the pupils; dialogue, W. Watson and Cyril Drake; garland drill by the girl pupils; pianoforte solo, Mr. J. S. Fletcher; recitations, Fergus and David Bertrand; song, “Blue is the Flowers," the pupils; song, “Softest of the Family," Mr. R. Mounsey; song, “Alaori Canoe Song,” the pupils; “The Sewing Meeting,” the girl pupils; recitation, “The Potato Bug,” Cyril McLean; band selection by the pupils. The children’s items showed the interest taken by the pupils and the time and trouble taken by the teacher, Miss F. M. Webb, with the dresses and details essential to a successful concert. Miss Webb also lent her piano for the occasion. During the concert interval, the prizes were presented by the chairman, Mr. R. Mounsey. The sixth standard pupils had all gained their proficiency. The school was then cleared for dancing, the music being supplied by Mr. Rex Larsen. Mrs. J. S. Fletcher and Miss Larsen played extras. The evening finally broke up at 2 a.in. after one of the most successful evenings held in Purangi. KAHUI. (From a Correspondent.) A clear, fine night was one of the factors that helped to make the annual concert of the Kahui Road school an outstanding success, and induced many people to come from distances, some coming from Rahotu, Thanks are due to the ladies of the road for their kindness in providing the supper, and to the gentlemen who were responsible for the teamaking. The success of the children’s items was largely due to Mesdames Kitchingman and Clemance, who helped to train them for their songs. The following programme was rendered: Pianoforte duet, Mesdames Kitehinginan and Clemance; songs, “Twinkle, Twinkle,” and “Spring,” School; recitation, Dollie McGregor; solo, Mr. Murdock; solo, Mr. Rangi; recitation, “The Wind,” “An Orange.” Infants; solo, Mrs. Clemance; song, “Old Folks at Home,” School; recitations, Mr, Linehan; solo, Mr. Carter; solo, Mr. Redwood; solo, Wilma Murray; duet, Mesdames Murray and Clemance; recitation, Infants; solo, Mr. Norgate; song, “Lullaby Land,” Terence Norgate and chorus; recitation, “A Song Against Washing,” Francis Norgate; song, “Peter Pan," Dollie McGregor; solo, Mrs. Murray; solo, Mr. Hughson. Each child received the present of a book, a special prize being awarded to Dollie McGregor as head of the school. Slipper was followed by a dance, the music being played by Mrs. Kitehingman and Mr. Phelps, while Messrs. Byrnes and Pratt acted as M.C.’s. MATAU. (From Our Own Correspondent.) A large number of people, young and old, journeyed from Matau to Purangi for the annual school concert on Friday night. The attendance was a record for

the district, and a substantial sum was raised for the school children’s prize fund. The dialogue, “The Sewing Meeting,” was a great success. Our county member, Mr. Mounsey, escorted the new engineer, Mr. Fookes, and other Clifton county members and officials around this part of the Ngatimaru riding on Friday. I am sure they would be deeply impressed by that piece of road between the Matau and Waitara bridges. Last year a good number of motor-cars were running over this road, and this year, through several fillings collapsing, it cannot be even used as a bridle track except in spots. We have heard nothing further of sheep worrying. Last month Mr. 8. Kennington lost a large number of sheep through this cause. Miss Bremer, of New Plymouth, has been visiting relations in Matau, but has now returned home. TARIKL (From Our Own Correspondent.) For two or three days last week we were favoured with some warm, sunshiny, Christmas-like weather. It was a welcome change. Almost as welcome, in fact, as the rise in the price of but-ter-fat, and the two good things happened at about the same time. It did one good to go out on the road and take note of the effect; as it was mirrored on the smiling countenances of our farmer friends on their way to the factories or other business. The improved weather conditions, promised greater production, luxuriant hay crops were waiting, and mowing machines were being overhauled and well oiled up. Then one evening mist came over the district. It seemed nothing at first, but it developed into fairly heavy rain, which was accompanied by strong winds that have already lasted two days. All ideas of harvesting hay crops has been abandoned for the time. Two rinks from the Tariki Bowling Club went to play Eltham last Thursday in the banner competition. The day was beautifully fine. Eltham green was in splendid order, and the game ended in Tariki’s favour by 17 points. Saturday, December 11, was a wet day in Tariki, but quite fine in Stratford, and one rink of bowlers went from Tariki to Stratford to try to win the badges known among bowlers as the Avon stars from the Stratford Club, the present holders. The game ended: Stratford 19, Tariki 18. The teams were: Stratford, Lindop, Smart, Skoglund, Amess (s); Tariki, Stephens, Therkleson, Glen, Harrison (s). The Stratford team gained a substantial lead up to the Bth head, when they stood at 14 to Tariki’s 3. From then on Tariki gradually pulled up and on the 21st head, were only two short of winning. Tariki’s next game in the banner matches will be versus Stratford on Thursday, December 16, at Tariki. The teaching staff of the local school is to be congratulated on the success of its year’s work. All the sixth standard pupils, having gained the proficiency, were exempted from attendance at the final central inspector’s examination. Miss Bobby Harkness was dux of the school on inspector's marks. Two sixth standard boys, Masters J. Cowley and A. Motion, were entered for the Alf. Bayly Scholarship, and both reached the standard of qualification in nearly all the events. Mr. Parker has disposed of his interests in the Tariki Hotel and he, with Mrs. and Miss Parker, .expect to be leaving the district within the next few days. Since coming to Tariki, Mr. and Mrs.] Parker have added many to their already long list of friends throughout Taranaki.!

On Monday night the Bowling Club entertained Mr. Parker. During the evening the president, Mr. Glen, on behalf of the club, presented. Mr. Parker with a neat little case containing a goldinounted cigar and cigarette holders.