DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 13 July 1929, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS

WAITOITOI-URENUI. (From Our Own Correspondent). The inclemency of the weather did not prevent a large number of the residents of Pukearuhe and surrounding districts from turning out in full force to attend a concert in the Pukearuhe hall, given by Rev. Hadfield and party. The reputation enjoyed by the talented Waitara artists was well maintained on this occasion and expectations of a firstclass evening’s entertainment were fully realised. Included in the concert programme were songs in Pakeha and Maori, recitations, fancy dancing and musical numbers. Items by the quartette, featuring pianoforte, steel guitar, mandolin and saxophone were splendidly interpreted and fully enjoyed by an appreciative audience. The programme terminated with an enjoyable dance to music supplied by the visitors. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr. H. Martin.

Patrons of the fortnightly euchre party and dances held in the Mimi school rooms in aid of the school funds will be pleased to hear that this popular form of entertainment is again being resumed this season, the 'rst of a series commencing on Monday next. The second round of the Mimi subunion Rugby fixtv is terminated on Saturday. At Pukearuhe Okokc were decisively defeated by the home team by 14 points to three. Uruti emerged victorious on their own ground, defeating Urenui in an evenly contested match by six points to three. A very pleasant surprise gift evening was arranged by Miss E. Gibson last Wednesday evening in honour of Miss L. Mooney on the eve of her marriage. About ninety visitors were entertained by dancing, musical items, monologues and competitions at Mr. J. N. Mooney’s residence. Miss V. Schieb pleased her audience with an original monologue. Mr. R, Ball sang and Mr. D. Jillctt rendered an amusing monologue. Mr. TV. Scott, in asking Miss Mooney to receive numerous gifts, spoke of the high esteem in w' ieh she is held in the district, and on behalf of those present conveyed to her good wishes for future happiness. Mr. G. Carr responded on behalf of Miss Mooney. Competitions held during the evening were won bv Misses A. Phillips, V. Schieb, Mrs. Hobbs, Miss Schieb and partner. Beyond levelling a few trees of divers sizes, little damage is reported locally from the recent cyclonic disturbances. ’The tornado which proved so destructive on Mrs. Honey field’s property at Onaero evidently had a minor companion more to the north, the visitation travelling from the sea opposite Mr. F. Rowe’s property, Wait'-’toi, and carrying all before it, which fortunately only amounted to a few trees, a shed and sundry articles. The full force of the gale is realised when it is said that a large packing case of considerable weight was raised from the ground and carried for a distance of several chains.

The fields competitions held under the auspices of the Urcnui branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union are to be finalised on Tuesday and Wednesday next, when the hay and ensilage stacks entered in the competition are to be judged. For the purpose of judging it is required that the respective stacks be opened right across.

PERSONAL.

Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Phillips have returned from a motor trip to the Waikato and North Auckland districts. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Johnson, who have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. C. Dunbar, Patea, have returned home.

Mr. and Mrs. S. Managh and Mr. and Mrs. Pigott have returned from a holiday spent in Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. H. Grylls are spending a holiday in Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Pcrrott, Arapuni, spent a few days in Urenui recently. Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Salway are visiting Wellington. Mrs. C. Dunbar, junior, is the guest of Mrs. Joe Johnson.

Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Vaughan have returned from an enjoyable holiday in Wellington.

NORFOLK ROAD.

(From Our Own Correspondent).

The masquerade ball, which had eagerup been looked forward to was held on Friday last. The girls of the basketball club and their president, Mrs. Rust, spared neither time nor expense to make the event the great success it was. The school was gaily decorated with strips of coloured paper, and festooned from these were paper flowers and gay balloons. The floor was in splendid order, while the supper and music (the latter supplied by Brown's orchestra) were excellent. Mr. Byrne made a capable M.C. The proceeds, which are to be utilised for the purpose of sending a representative team to Christchurch, were more than “raised.” Over £l5 was taken at the door and after expenses are paid there will be surplus of about £9. The following, amongst others, appeared in fancy dress: —Misses N. Bennet, Spanish Girl; G. Burgess, Romana; P. Wisncwski, New Zealand Tobacco; M. Corney, Night; C. Ryan, “Best Way” Fashions; T. Fabish, Brown Paper Parcel; R. Kock, Valentine; E. Loveridge, Hallelujah; T. Schimanski, Gipsy Dancer; V. Dodunski, Folly; M. Dodunski, Gipsy Maiden; M. Fabish, Swagger; T. Welch, Billikins; G. Flintoff, Dollie; G. Hills, Victorian Lady; Mesdamcs Wisnewski, Rose; W. Byrne, Daughter of Satan; D. Rust, Day and Night. Children: —Joan Fisher, Folly; Lex Rust, Red Indian; Flossie Voitrckovsky, Egyptian Night; Shirley Reardon, Candlestick; Sadie Byrne, Chinaman; J. Doinbroski, Indian; Stan Donibroski, Pied Piper; 13. Dombroski, Court Jester; N. Walker. Fisher Girl; J. Rust, Bunch of Violets; W. Brown, Chinese. Prizes were given for the best fancy dresses as follows —Mrs. Rust, best fancy dress; Mr. Mundt, best original dress; Miss Wisncwski, best original dress; Mr. Gorney, best fancy dress. A prize was donated by Mrs. L. Brown and Miss Ryan for the waltzing competition. This was won by Mr. Spurdlc and Miss M. Laurence, the judge being Mr. McCrae (Inglewood), who gave the audience a useful lesson on how he judged. Prizes for the Monte Carlo, donated by Messrs. Wisncwski and Dodunski, were won by Mr. James and his partner. Joan Fisher and Lex Rust were the winners in the children’s section. LOWER MANGOREI. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Mr. and Mrs. E. Whittaker, Okoke, spent the week-end. in Mangorei before leaving for Palmerston North. Fred Morris and Mr. E. Morris 5 returned from Auckland.

The pending departure of the assistant teacher, Miss J. Sellar, is keenly regretted in the district. Lower Mangorei people responded very well to the call made by the collector for the British and Foreign Bible Society, this being the first call made upon them for this cause. Sheepowners have had a very anxious time this week. Dogs visited at least four farms. At one place the present damage is estimated at £25. The school bus had a fortunate escape from accident on its way from the Technical School yesterday. A car overtaking it apparently overlooked the fact that it also was moving and passed so close that it removed the paint from the front mudguard. Had the bus been travelling faster th© children may have had cause to remember it for a long time instead of having merely a fright.