DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 93, Issue 14494, 18 October 1920, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS

WAT-IMP,Tj». Surprise Party. A large number of friends of Mrs Beeson and Mr and Mrs de Renzi paid a surprise visit to "The Tower" homestead on Monday evening last. The bililard-room was quickly cleared for dancing, and a most enjoyable eveo'iis* fc\einu*ie.ij. .ii.u aiter midnight, after supper had been served in the Tower, Mr W. Kgan voiced the thanks of the asemblage to the hostess for her splendid hospitality. Mr V. Kdwards responded. Mr B. C. Taylor proposed tin health of Mr and Mrs de Renzi'. Re-valuatlon. The chairman of the Town Boar I ■ tated this week that a re-valuation of the town area will be made in November. Boy Scouts' Concert. The first concert held under the auspices of the Matamata Troop of the Boy Scouts eventuated 'ln the Mataniatt Town Hall on Tuesday evening. The hall was packed and the concert was a huge success. The programme w.is varied and terminated with a bright sketch entitled "Mrs Maggs and the Tramp." The parts in this were we.l sustained and created considerable amusement. The school children showed careful tuition. At the conclusion of the concert Rev. W. E. Connolly thanked Mrs Darby and other ladies, principally among whom can be included Miss Battersby and Mrs .T. Buchanan, for the attention they had given the little ones. He said the scouts were delighted with the success attainedl, as was also doubtless the public. The programme was as follows:—Overture, orchestra (Mrs Darby, Messrs W. T. Darbv, H. Cleland, S. J. Williams), chorus, "Bedtime," by small boys an . girls: recitation, "Summer," Clarice Collins; duet and dance, "I.eetle Mr Baggv Breeches," Marie Darby an Mabel Yardley; chorus, children; recitation, "The Cripple Boy, veilie Johnson; song, "Playmates. Crace Watt; sword dance, Clarice Co - lins; recitation, "The Pipes of Lu<;kL w « v. Fitzgerald; "Hushing Song-, srbool girls; recitation. "The Goblins, M?M Yardley; Highland Fling, Grace Walt and Clarice Collins; song Men or Harlech." Boy Scouts. Ihe casto for the sketch was; Mn.Mw.BJ Mcintosh: Tramp. J. Kennedy; Jlmmj Maggs. J. Mead; Scoutmaster. C. Vincent.; and Boy Scouts. The concert realised over £3O. Rugby Union Social. The Matamata Rugby Union's annual lOfllal in Hie Matamata Town Hal on Wednesday proved to be most enjoyable in every way. The supporters of the game were present from all the districts affiliated with the Union. The S was mainly devoted to dancing for which the floor had been per c prepared. The music was ; .upplied b> Mrs Darby piano), Mr \V. T - uar „H (violins Mr 11. Cleland (cornet) and Mr C 5 j.williams (piccolo). Mr u. t\. Hope was an efficient M.C. M, the supper adjournment Mr H. i. Moore-Jones, the union's president, was called upon to present the trophies won su"ng the year. He commentedl up* the good season the union had had, the splendid games witnessed and the honours conferred upon several players bv their inclusion in the South Auckland Rugby Union's representative team In presenting the senior banner to the Wairere Rovers team he congratulated the winners on at last getting Ihel. names inscribed on it. During the 19? season they had played the gam, as a team, and thoroughly deserved the win He then presented the junior banner to Waharoa team, and mentionedthe fact that Waharoa had always held mis banner since it was introduced manv years ago. Mr Moore-Jones then resented the medals to players in the winning teams as follows: — __ Senior Medals: H. Sutherland, K. Movers. T. Tapper, V. Rogers, A. Thompson, W. Bartlett, C. Brtodle, S. Brindle, C. Quinlan, K. Aubrey, H. Mason, T. Douglas, W. Douglas, J. Marsh, J. Douglas. „,_,.„„ r Junior Medals: T. Perkinson. C. King, J. Warrington. J. Dufty, L. Kirk, H *iuty F. Fluty, J. Dixon. A. Dixon A' Wilson, C. Smith, J. McKelvle, W. Cgden, B. Scherer, J. Abraham. The medals for the best senior bar.t and forward, presented by Mr R. Glynn Lewis, were awarded to Messrs F. Pitts and F. Holmes. The Junior medals were awarded to Messrs W. Khutz and J. McKelvie. Mr Moore-Jones was also called upon to'present, on behalf of the Waharoa Junior team, a pocket wallet to Mr Whittlngton, president and junior selector. Before concluding, the secretary referred in eulogistic terms to the services rendered by the union's secretary, Mr J. E. Cummings, and Mr \\. Glynn Lewis, the donor of the medols. he said the thanks of the footballers ■were especially due to these two sportsmen. TAUPIRI. Successful Concert. A verv successful concert, organised bv the Huntly Orchestra and other musical talent of Huntly, took place In the Taupirl Hall on Thursday, October 7 The proceeds were in aid or the Ladies' Bazaar Fund, in connection with the proposed Soldiers' and •Settlers' Hall, and as there was a fair attendance, the funds will materially benefit. The two selections by the Huntly Orchestra, under the capable baton of Mr Farrimond. were The Caliph of Bagdad," and "Waves of Ocean." Both were well rendered and a nice balance of tone was maintained throughout. The programme was an excellent one and our Hunlly friends are to be. congratulated on the success achieved. Following were the items : Song "There's a Land." Mr Penman; duet' "The Lily and the Ros<\ Mrs Martin and Mrs E. Harris; violin solo, "HeJ' Hejl" and encore "Bartfal Ermek." Master V. Aspey; song. I Built a Bridge of Fancies, Mrs E. Harris- song, "When the Ebb Tide Flows. Mr F Knapper; brass quartette, Messrs Bovd,' A. Young. F. Wood and V. Aspey; song. "The Tollers, Mr A. Young; quartette. "Hail, Smiling Morn " and encore. Mrs Martin Mr.s F Harris Mr Martin and Mr Penman: trio "A Little Farm Well Tilled." Messrs A. Young. F. Wood, ami F. Knapper; song. "The Song that reached My Heart." Mrs Martin: song. "Sands' of the Desert," and encore "1 Pass by Your Window," Mr F. Knapper'- recitation, "Afton Waters," encore "Bide a Wee," Mr Martin; recitation. -The Game of Life." Mrs E. Harris; humorous sketch in character. Mr Penman. The last Item received vociferous encores. After the concert a dance was held. the music being supplied by Mr White's orchestra. Mr F. Littlewond was M.C. The Huntly performers were hospitably entertained to supper by Mr and Mrs A. H. Waring at their residence. Tennis Club. The opening day of the Taupiri Tennis Club was on Saturday. October 9. The courts were In good order, and there was a large crowd present, ths f dinwintf .dubs being well represented: Ngaruawahia. Huntly, Orlni, and Bnrnthorpe. This season there are many new members from among the young folk, and altogether the prospects are very bright.