DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14711, 28 July 1921, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS

WATANGI. Enjoyable Concert. A most, successful and at the same time enjoyable concert, was held on Friday evening, when the Malangi Glee Society made their first public appeaiance. The society, which is comprised entirely of local talent, has for some months pasl, under Ihe direction of Mr J R. Webster, been practising assiduously, and the rendering of the various items showed how conscientiously they had stuck to their task, and was also a tribute to the keen conductor. U the last moment, owing to the illness of Mr A. Webster, several trios and quartettes had to be omitted, and his absence was also severely felt in the glee items, but notwithstanding a most creditable performance was given. The glee items in the first part were: “Sweet Merry Roving Bees,” “0 Who will o’er the Downs so Free,” “The Bells’ of St. Michael’s Tower,” “0 Hush Thee, my Babie,” “Laugh and Grow Fat,” and in the second part, “Softly fall the shades of Evening,” “The Singers’ Quarrel,” “In this hour of Softened Splendour,” and “Homeward Bound.” The male quartette, consisting of Messrs A. and A. Bryant. Hick and Webster, were heard to advantage in “Lovely Night.” Miss Garland sang in finished style, “Joy Bird,” and for an encore "The Rosary.” Mrs King pleased the audience with “Buy my Roses” and “Thora." Miss Webster, who possesses a lovely contralto voice, was encored for her rendering of “My Ship.” and responded with “Daddy’s Sweetheart.” Mr E. Hicks provided the cjmic clement, “Give me an ’alf an Apple” and “Ga-Bages, CaBeans and Carrots.” Miss Webster contributed a humorous recitation, “The. Telegram,” and for an encore “S’pacially Jim,” and Mr T. Wallace, who is a great favourite with Malangi audiences, recited “How we tried to tick the Teacher,” and three other selected ones for encores. The concluding items were “Fobbing quartnttte by Misses I. Martin (soprano), Miss G." Martin (alto), Mr E. Hicks (bass), and Mr J. R. Webster (tenor;. This delighted the crowd who demanded a repeat. “The, Singers’ Goodnight,” by the Glee Society, concluded a most enjoyable evening. Mrs Hicks proved a capable accompanist for the solos, in addition to the heavy work attending trio Glee Society’s items. Tiu s was recognised by the audience who carried a hearty vote of thanks to her by acclamation. The proceeds from trie concert realised £2O, which is to bo devoted to the needs of the public school. The chairman. Mr J. T. Bryant, in returning thanks for the splendid response, expressed the hope that this would be the forerunner of many such evenings, and suggested that the Glee Society should visit the surrounding districts. Football. The football season, ns far as club matches are concerned, is now finished. Considering, Iho disadvantage under which the local club suffered, and their laicness in entering the competitions. they have put up a very creditable performance. The senior team was third in their competition, while the juniors tied for second place in their contests. The Soccer competition is not yet finished. The Matangi team are running second in this. The school team lias considerably improved their position compared with last year. These boys are deserving of a lot of praise: although only having sufficient players to make up a team they have not defaulted in one match. The return visits have been much belter than last year, but there is stilt room for improvement by the Hamilton schools. Additions to School. Mr Jack, the contractor, is well on with the , additions to the school. When these are completed the school will have an imposing appearance. A start hag been made to lay out the grounds, and the committee are going to put forth every effort to make it a model for the district. Hydro-Electric Power. Constant enquiries are being made as to when the electric current will be available in the district, and poles for the completion of the reticulation will be to hand. I understand that the poles will be landing any time now, am! that once the telephone line is shifted current will be available for the Eureka end of the district. However, it looks as if a large number who were expecting power will not be fortunate in having this for several months yet. Personal. It is pleasing to record that Mrs Lee Martin, who met with an accident about two weeks ago. is making a good recovery, and expects to be about again in a few days. GORDOPiTOIV-. Masked Fancy Dress Ball. A most enjoyable masked fancy drpss ball was held by Ihe Hal! Committee in the public ball, which was artistically decorated with cabbage trees and tree ferns. The hostesses were Mesdames R. Martin and Puhipuhi, wide Messrs C. Kemp (chairman). Forsham (secretary), andAV. Dalbcth attended to the ceremonies of the floor. Mrs Wood as “Granny” won 1 lio first prize in the ladies’ class, and Mr G. Smith “French Equipment” first prize in the men’s class. Mr A. G. Beil capably presided at the piano. A most appetising supper was dispensed by Ihe hostesses. The proceeds go towards the general hall fund. The following are n few, of the costumes: Mesdames Wood “Granny,” Peach “Stars and Stripes,” Poole “nurse,” Morgan “Japanese,” Misses Carswell “nurse." D. Carswell “Gipsy Fortune Teller." E. Laldlaw “Scotch Lassie,” K. McMahon “Japanese.” Morgan “Fisher Wife,” O. Morgan “Japanese,” E. Riddel] “Bon Bon.” J. Riddell “Father Christmas.” McLean “Witch,” Parker “Nurse.” W. Martin “Violets,” J McMahon “Milk Maid.” C. Martin “Mimosa," O. Wood “Fairy,” P. Wood “France.” Wright “Japanese." Messrs Smith “French Equipment,” M. Harms “Taupiri Referee,” Don Riddell “Nigger.” A. line of r,d was imposed on each person appearing in plain dross. Surprise Parties. During the last month Gordonton has revelled in surprise parties. Not only have matrons and benedicts been prevented from having a good night’s rest, hot bachelors in all parts nf (tie district have been disturbed from their quiet mu sings, thinking a neighbour had dropped in for a chat, only in realise that nil Urn neighbours bad dropped in fully bent on an evening’s enjoyment. However, refreshments were in abundance, and Ihe bachelors found, after Ihe intruders had departed, dainties that would afford them a change of diet for some days to enrne. Homecoming.

Mr G. Chadwick and Mrs Chadwick returned lo their home on Tuesday after a brief honeymoon at Te Aroha. In the evening quite a number of villagers. carrying tins of all descriptions, journeyed to their home to participate in the old-fashioned country custom of “Un-canning,” However., after a verypoor overture of tin-canning melodies, Mr Chadwick and his bride appeared, greeted the visitors most cordially, and invited them into the house, where musical items, gramophone selections, and a dainty supper provided the visitors with an evening’s enjoyment, which quite outclassed the antiquated custom of tin-canning. Football. The football enthusiasts have had a.

jolly time during the football season. Every alternate Saturday matches have been played at Gordonton in .Mr Drummond's. paddock, while on intermcdiale Saturdays the local team, accompanied by large numbers of interested friends, have journeyed to other centres —T’aupiri, lluntly, Ngaruawalda, and Komakarau. A strong conimillee of ladies — Mesdames H. Marlin (lion. see.;. Bell, Poole. Wood. Puhipiihi, Gray, Saxton, and Miss Carswell —entertained local and visiting teams to ■> o'clock tea, after which the hall was cleared and a most enjoyable dance was held until 11 p.m. The ladies have taken keen interest in the games. It is surprising what a fascination the game has, not only for (he men and hoys, but fur women and girls. Presentation to Mr W. Dalbsth.

At a social held in the Public Hull on Wednesday, 20th inst.. an interesting little function took place, when Mr C. Kemp (chairman hall committee), on behalf of the committee and the large number of residents present, pretented Mr W. Dalbeth. who is to be married early next month, with a beautiful silver-mounted salad bowl with servers and a cut-glass and silver salt, pepper and mustard scf, Mr Kemp., in making the presentation, wished Mr Dalbeth and Ids fiancee long life, health and happiness in the fulure, and asked him to accept tin's present as a token of (.lie esteem and goodwill in which he is regarded by ids fellow members and the assembly. The recipient, in acknowledging the gift, (hanked the. committee and all present, on behalf of himself and his wife to be. for Ihe valuable present. He knew the gift would bo useful in their home, but as all knew what a splendid orator lie was lie need say no more. Dancing was indulged in until the early morning. Messrs Tasker, Forsm.ui and Cmnstey, assisted by Maori friends, supplied fiance music. Mesdames T. Martin. Puhipuhi, Saxon and Gray supervised the supper. OHAUPO. A Successful Concert. A most successful concert was held at Ty Rore by the Ohaupo Social Committee. A very enjoyable programme was presented, after which (he floor was cleared for dancing. The following ladies and gcnllemen took part;— The orchcslra, consisting of Mrs Watson (piano), Mrs Burrell (’cello), Miss end Mr Watson (violin), played two selections and a march; Miss Turnwald sang “A Perfect Day,” “Coining Home,” “An Old-fashioned Town,” and a selection from “Irene”: Mrs Burrell and Rev. Turner sang Ihe duel. “No Sir”; and Mrs Burrell and Miss Watson, and Rev. Turner and Mr Watson sans Hie quartette, “Far Away”: Mrs and Miss Watson gave a pianoforte duct; Mr Fowler gave “Mother Machrce” and “Wyoming” willi chorus: Mr Godfrey rendered comic items, as also did Rev, Turner, for which they were recalled many times. Rev, Turner’s “Claude” gave much pleasure as lie always docs. A mushed round entitled “Hunting Song," in which all the members of the party took part,' finished Die programme. ' Votes of thanks were passed to the Ohaupo people for coming out, and to the To Rore committee for use of the hall, etc. Personal. Mr Victor Wilson, stock agent, was thrown from his motor cycle on the Hamilton road, and is in the Waikato Hospital. Wo trust he will soon be about again. HOROTIU. School Concert. Last Tuesday the children of the Hero tin Public School gave a most charming and successful entertainment in the Public Hall. The girls wore beautifully dressed as fairies, while the bovs were amusingly attired as niggers. Several set pieces were well received by the audience. All were good, hut special mention must be-' made of the “Fairy Cantata,” a charming piece, in which Miss Elaine Hall acted the part of fairy queen with striking effect. The “nigger troupe" of boys, with blackened ' faces and patched clothes, excited great hilarity. Great praise for the success of ttic whole entertainment must b§ given to Mrs Whyte and Miss Winclust, who have worked untiringly in the training of the children; while, amongst the many ladies who helped in various ways, Mrs Cawkwell ought, to lie mentioned for her work in making the pretty dresses for the fairies: and 1 also Mr Dix, who supplied the scenery. In a financial way also the entertainment was very succcsslul. WAiTETUNA-RAGLAN. The Weather. A very heavy hailstorm, accompanied by thunder and lightning, passed over this district on Monday night of last week, some of ihe holes made in the ground measuring an inch across. School Committee. At the last meeting of the Waite tuna School Committee a motion was brought forward by Mr H. It, Aitken for providing Ihe children with tint cocoa at lunch time, an arrangement being made to that effect. This, should be a great boon to the youngsters in cold weather, more especially those who have any distance to travel. A Record Year. The balance-sheet for Ihe year ending 20Ui June. 1921, presented to the shareholders at their 16th annual meriting, showed a very successful year's work. The output for the year amounted to 92 tons, valued at £24,972, wnich was a record for the company. The bonus lids year will be old, making a total payment of 2s Cd up to 81st March and 2s 2d for the remainder of the season. The number of suppliers is 90. Hookey. The first hockey match took pi,.re in Ralfe’s paddock, Raglan, on Saturday, 16Ih inst., between the ladies of Raglan and Okclc. The score was Okele 5 goals, Raglan 1. NGAHINEPOURI-TUHIKARAfdEA. A Basket Social. The Ngalunepouri Hockey Club held a basket social on Wednesday, July 20, I in the Ngalunepouri Hull. Although the weather was cold and showery during the day a large number were present, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. The ball was l.aslel'ully demndod by (lie committee, the A and B hockey colours forming pari, of the decorations, and in Ihe lamplight the hall looked very pretty indeed. The door was in splendid order and all the dancers seemed to thoroughly enjoy llienisclves. Owing to sickness and the wet weather our musician was unable io tie present, but Mrs Linton, assisted by i local players, kindly rami- In tin; rescue | and supplied I lie music for the evenj ins. The sale of baskets proved very 1 successful, the total amount of the door I and baskets being about £22.

After supper Mr Keid thanked Mr Loughlin, who had journeyed from Hamilton to auctioneer for us, and .dsn the ladies for the manner in which they had come forward with their baskets and so helped to make the evening such a success, it was also slated that although the social had been advertised in aid of the hockey, any sum that was not needed for hockey purposes would go towards urn- recreation grounds, Messrs Campbell and McKinnon carried out their duties of M.C.’s in a very efficient maimer. This is the first social of its kind we

have held in the district, and the success of the affair was most gratifying to those who look such a keen interest in it. TE KOWHAI, Church Concert. On Wednesday evening, the third of a series of concerts in aid of the Methodist circuit, funds was held in the Public Hall, Rev. Keen presiding. This concert was the best patronised of the three, a special inducement being the fact that Mr Webster’s concert parly was supplying the programme, gongs were contributed by Mesdames Newton and Webster and Messrs Williams and Partington, very fine recitations by Mrs Bradley, and inslrumenlal selections by Miss Parker (violin) and Mr Webster (piano). All the items were well received, and encores demanded in every case. At the conclusion Rev. Keen thanked the performers for their tine oltort and the audience spontaneously accorded musical honours. The remainder of the evening was allotted to competitions and games. The funds of the circuit will be augmented by about £lO. The Farmers’ Club meeting was postponed for a week on account of the concert, ami Mi' Porter moved a hearty vote of thanks for the consideration shown. Euchre Tournament. The I idl'd session of It if. euchre Iciurnnment, eventuated on Friday evening, pood muster of enlhusiasls attending. Twenty games in all were played, the winners being Mrs Graig and Mr P. Glvnan, and the consolation prizes Mrs Glynan and Mr It. Ward. The balance of the evening was spent iu dancing |,o excellent music supplied by Mrs Glynn (violin) and Mr L. Jones (piano). Factory. The work on Ihe new factory is lining energetically pushed on, though it is doubtful if Ihe building will be completed in time for the opening of Ihe season. Mr Gowan is in charge of the work, and is supported liy a numerous and willing hand of workers. HSEMUERA. Farmers’ Union. The quarterly meeting of Ihe Hinuera branch of the Farmers’ Union was held in the local hall last Thursday evening. Mr Stopford, of Matamaia, who was to have addressed the meeting, was unable to bo present owing to"ill-health. There was a .fair number prcsenl. The sc ere I ary (Mr P. Hawke) read a letter from the chairman (Mr G. Brown), apologising for Ids unayivalabln absence, Mr Pond being elected to fill the temporary vacancy. Discussions took place on some ol the most urgent needs of the district. Those wore improved roads, a pnrcei room at the station in which uncailedfor goods may ho locked, Hie establishment of a telephone bureau at the Hinuera Post Office, and increased accommodation at the Post Office, which was now much too small for local rc • ouirements. Mr P. Hawke was requested In write to the various authorities empowered to deal with such matters. The members agreed that some ot the roads in and around this district arc in a shockingly neglected condition. One gentleman, who had farmed for some rears in Taranaki, spoke eulngistically of the roads there, and in answer to questions, said on a farm nf I 7S acres Ids highest rates had been £2O 18s. His present rate for the same acreage in this district was about halt (hat amount but lie would willingly pay the double sum to have the better road In travel upon. The secretary was requested to write to Mr Stopford, a member of the Mata mala County Council, and arrange for him to meet the members of the Farmers’ Union to discuss the very urgent matter ot road improvemcntSchool Committee.

The Hinuera School Committee held the monthly meeting last evening, there being present, Messrs R. Hawke (chairman), G. E. Cornier (secretary), P. Hawke and E. Carlyon. The headteacher reported the number now on

| the roll to be 82 and the average at- ! : tendance for the last three weeks only ■ 02, being an average of 20 pupils übj sent each day. This was largely cine | in the usual winter ailments but more ! parliicii'lariy to a, severe and distressing 1 form of c<>kl much resembling whooping cough. Now that the addilions to the school are eompleled the committee lias decided to solicit tlic co-operation of the parents in forming a working-lice when certain repairs in and aboul the school grounds will he carried out. .Mrs Sluekdale of .Maiamala, and also late of Matarnnta school, commenced duties us assistant teacher at llinuera school from July Ist. I Skating, i The skating season in the local hall I has been resumed and continues to be j well patronised by the young people, i Donation to Church. I A very thoughtful and kindly donation was recently made to the small Methodist Church at Hinuera. Mr Pond of Auckland, when visiting his son who resides in this district, noticed the weather-worn condition of the exterior of the little building, and when returning to Auckland lie forwarded by letter an offer to defray the cost of materials for painting the building—- | roof included, if members of the • church or their friends formed a work-ing-lice and did (lie labour. Social. i Miss M. Gcrmann, of Auckland, has been visiting her brother here; Mr F. Gcrmann. Mr I>. Canned and Mr Randrup have relumed from a short visit to Wellington. Miss Winnie Cotter has been visiting friends in Wailii. I Miss Duns tan, of Wailii, has boon 1 slaying here with her sister, Mrs P. Hawke. W c regret to learn that Mr Erie Crhnshaw, of this district, is at present in the Waikato Hospital.