ENTERTAINMENTS, Ac.

Tuapeka Times, Volume XV, Issue 833, 8 April 1882, Page 3

ENTERTAINMENTS, Ac.

HAftVEST HOME AT TUAPEKA FLAT. The annual " Harvest Home," taking the form of a soiree and dance, was held in the schoolhonse, Tuapeka Flat, last Wednesday evening. There was a large attendance of the residents of the iramemediate neighborhood, besides visitors from Tuapeka Mouth, Tuapeka West, Lawrence, and Blue Spur. Tea was laid on the tables shortly after seven o'clock, and it was fully nine before the cloth was lifted and the tables removed. The eatables, of which there was an unlimited quantity, were of the choicest quality ; Mrs Clarke, of Lawrence, catered for the occasion, and she was successful in performing her allotted task to the entire satisfaction of the Committee and of those who partook of the pastry, &c. The following are the names of the ladies who presided at the tables — Mesdaraes Munro, Murray, M'Leod, and Smith ; and Misses Cahill, Crowley, and Gralbraith. The members of Committee who took an active part in carrying out the arrangements were Messrs Murray, Martin, and Smith, ably assisted by Mr Finlay Munro. After full justice had been done to the good things provided, Mr Buchanan was requested to take the chair, and in doing so, referred to the pleasure it afforded him to be present on the occasion. As they were met to celebrate the ingathering of the harvest for the past year, he trusted all would enjoy themselves to their hearts' content. To the farmer, things looked brighter and more cheerful than they did about this time last year. The prices ruling for oats and wheat were higher, and there was a prospect of better prices yet being obtained. He mentioned that several of the young folk were desirous of having a " trip on the light fantastics," and as he knew the majority of those present preferred a hop to a dull, prosy speech, he would make way for the musicians. Dancing was commenced shortly afterwards, and at intervals songs and recitation were contributed by various members of the company. The proceedings throughout were conducted in a most pleasant and harmonious manner ; everyone present vicing with his neighbor in contributing his quota to the enjoyment of the evening. The music was supplied by Mr A. Peters (violin), who was relieved occasionally by Mr P. Cahill. It was about four o'clock in the morning before the company broke up. During the "evening, several of those present, to break the monotony, gave an exhibition of their skill as step-dancers, the most noteworthy being Mr and Mrs Cahill, who gave an Irish jig in the " true ould style," for which they were applauded in a most hearty manner. We may mention that the Tnapeka Flat School is under the charge of Mr Kennedy, who, as a teacher, is winning the golden opinions of the parents. For the December quarter, the average attendance at the school was 33, but during harvest time the attendance has fallen away considerably.