TARIKI.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LX, Issue 143770, 19 April 1912, Page 7

TARIKI.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

April 18.—The Church or England annual meeting ol p;. i ishioners, held in the Hall on the 12Ui instant, was well attended. The Rev. C. Houciiun occupied the chair, and in the course of a short address referred to the valuable services rendered to the church by Mr. A. A. Ward, to whom the meeting iiad accorded a vote of thank's. Ho also mentioned the good work dene by the .Misses Lawrence and Knowles, superintendents of the Sunday School. A very pleasant social evening was .-.pent, til. young folks especially evidently thoroughly enjoying the dancing and musical and vocal items. Supper was provided by tiie ladies, and the etching was concluded by a hearty, rendering ol the National Anthem.

A working bee was hold on the loth instant to trim tho tree,-, in the school grounds, but unfortunately several of our leading townsmen, noted for their dexterity at this work, were unable to attend. However, a small but strenuous company consisting of Aleesrs. Fenwick, Trewin, A. E. Cowley, Barnett, and Stephenson, under the able leadership of the chairman of the school committee., Air. J. Therkleson, nir.de a determined attack on tho 100 exuberant pinns iusignis and niacroenrpa, which, though tot utterly routed, show undeniable. evidence of the fierceness of the onslaught, tho result of a smart flanking movement on the left being especially noticeable. Tho sun was sinking low on the horizon when Metdames Eason, Jamison, Therkleson, and Stephenson arrived on the battlefield with afternoon tea. An armistice was quickly arranged, and the gummy (not gory) warriors, casting away their weapons, displayed their adroitness in disposing of the delicious nectar and delectable, viands provided. After tea the attack was renewed, though the ranks were sadly depleted by several leaving the field, murmuring something that sounded like “cows.” A valiant few fought on till darkness compelled them to desist.

Air. J. Hucker has been the recipient of many felicitations on his recent good fortune, and his many friends will bo pleased to hear Airs. Thicker and the infant daughters are all doing well.

The annual meeting of householders to elect a school committee takes place on Alonday next, and it is to be hoped that there will bo a good muster to make up for the lack of interest displayed last year.