DISTRICT NEWS

Waikato Times, Volume 94, Issue 14756, 21 September 1921, Page 3

DISTRICT NEWS

QORDONTON. Maori Concert. Recently the local Maoris pave a most enjoyable and successful concert in the Public Hall, which was prettily decorated with greenery and Chinese lanterns. The proceeds, which amounted In over £l2. were donated to the Maori mission. The programme was all that rnidd he desired, and encores were demanded after each item. The Maoris deserve preal errdil for the splendid way in whieh the whole even inp's entertainment was carried out. Mr Saxton was master of ceremonies. Mrs V 11. Rot], in her ixuai perfect My|e, arrompanied the sincere, and before Ihe closing of (lie ronrerl Mr Saxton. on belialf of of the Maori choir, (hanked trr for the great interest she had shown in assisl.inp the Maoris in their prarlisinp. A dainty supper handed round by the choir, under lh p supervision of Mcsdamcs Roto Puhipuhi. Richard Martin, Saxton, Wood and Grey, was most appetising. The programme consisted of the following items; Opening chorus. "Hoki hoki tonu mai; haka, “Who are. Who arc We?”: recitation, “The Lost, ’ ,T. Rota; solo, "Banjo Girl," H. Amo: pot dance 'single', Mani Hopa; trio, “Loving Caress.” M. Hopa. I. Hopa, T. Henry; poi dance, wahincs; solo. “Wyoming Lullaby,” T. Henry; choir, ”Ke*i te Moe le Tinana”; solo. “Feather Your Nest.” I. Hopa; recitation. "Archibald," Mr Gunlock: solo, “Rio Nights." M. Hopa: solo, “Honolulu Eyes,” M. Hopa; poi dance .'doublet, Taurimaand Mani Hopa: recitations, J. Rota: solo. •‘.Naughty Waltz.” I. Hopa': comic. J. Rota. H. Pcnc. T. Henry: solo, “Miami Shore,” M. Hopa; poi dance, wahincs; trio. “Hand in Hand Again,” T. Henry, I. Hopa, M. Hopa. As is customary after country concerts, the floor was prepared and all those so inclined danced for many hours. Settlers’ Meeting. One of the most enthusiastic meetings ever held at Piako road look place at Mr Young’s house on September 13. The settlers met with a view of forming a Ratepayers and Settlors’ Association Mr Matthews occupied the chair The meeting was representative, about 20 settlers being present. After considerable discussion on the matter an association was formed, all present consenting to be members. Messrs Wood, Young and Ganc were elected as an executive committee. Rules were drawn np and approved of by the meeting. Mr Young kindly offered the use of a room for future meetings. After a vote of thanks to Mr Young, also the chairman, the members dispersed. WAITETUNA-RAQLAN. Death of an Old Settlor. I have lo record the death of Mrs .lane Philips, of Raoraokancrl, wife of one of the earliest pioneers of the Raglan district, in her T3th yea r - k* o ' ceased is survived by her husband, four sons and three daughters, Early Bush Flowers. The bush is flowering early this year, vast masses of snow-white (dooms of the pikiaern being apparent everywhere. Forangi is also budding, and will soon be in bloom. Hockey Concert. The Okrlr girls' hockey club pave a. concert and dance in the Te I kn hall to an overflowing house, visitors turning up from all parts of Die district. Mr Norris made a very efficient M.G. After the concert a bounteous supper was handed round, and dancing was then indulged in for the rest of the night, music being provided by Mr G. Dent, Mesdames Harsanl and E. Wallace, Misses Picken and Trcsidcr and Mr Joe Irons. An Enjoyable Dance. A plain and fancy dress bail was held in the Raglan Town Hall on Friday, on the occasion when Hie shield won by the Waingaro learn was handed over to them. The hall was decorated with greenery and flags, football emblems. and ' the Waingaro colours. First-class music was provided by the Raglan orchestra. Mr R. F. Bollard. M.P., in handing ever the Irnphy. made a neal and pleasing speech in his usual happy manner. ORJNI. Entertainment. On September 13 a very creditable effort was made by a number of iora! voung ladies to raise funds for Hie purpose of purchasing a new piano for the ball. The result was highly satisfactory from all points of view. For some time past considerable energy has been displayed, in working up a play entitled “The Princess and the Pea.” The Orini public was given the benefit of this on Thursday last, combined with a concert. The musical programme was given first, followed by the play, refreshments and a dance. The amateur theatricals carried our their various parts in good style, resulting in a very creditable and interesting performance. A good deal of work was manifestly undertaken in connection with the costumes and scenery, which added quite a professional touch lo the whole thing. The effort is altogether praiseworthy and the financial result was highly'satisfactory. Dairying. Till- industry is now in full swing, anil alllmngh a few farmers vvim mrtncrly supplied the <■liee.se factory have , Inrni'il In lionic-separalimi, through | Ihe had mads when the factory open- j ed, the supply of milk lo the killer j institution is considerable, and with! Ihe break in the unseasonable drought feed and milk, which live or die together, should now rapidly increase. Roads. Great relief is felt locally from the facl that full advantage has been taken ; of Ihe dry weather to push metalling j operations on the main road as rapidly j as possible. It is hoped (hat ere the ■ coming summer is over there will be j a continuous metalled thoroughfare through this district connecting to Taupiri. Every settler would shudder In think of the possibility of a recur-, retice of last winter’s experiences, when , the main road was well nigh bad enough to cut the district off from the | outside world.

NGAHiNEPOURI-TUHIKARAMEA. Fancy Dress Dance. On Friday. S' pHmher I 11 1 . a Fancy (ires* F > -i n • • t’ wa.- held in Hie N ■-a I n n r - prillr, ll.ill, and pn"'il I" I"’ ' ll" "I Ho; niest successful we ha' 1 ’ had this mm >**n- The jrrealer nnmhrr ef these I'i esi nt \> ere m fancy drees, and as I h r hall war well deeer.iH'd il hulked \e > hriplit and pretty in the I .• rn pi id 11. I he limn' was In splendid "rder. and Mrs hinlnn plane and Mrs Hjhurn \ lelin kindly supplied I he rn us. e. Messrs H Cillnrd and It. Tlmmas ear ned nut the duties ef M siin a most clllejenl manner. After slipper Hie prizes for Hie l>esl e..similes were presented, the winners in I he Indies Heim-' Miss Held Indian Squaw" first, and Miss Mradway "idpsy" secnd. i n d in the men Heal "Hed Indian" Push and It. Then.a.' "Chinaman" second. The fellnwin.s is a list, ef the fancy costumes; -■ Mcsdanies Campbell, “Spamati fau-cei Weatherly, "Urn-

sy”; Burman, "Soldier”; Misses Meadway, “Gipsy”; Haley, “Folly”; Ryburn, “France”; White, “Negress”; F. Reid, “Daffodil”; Thomas, “Queen of Hearts”; Durrani, “France and England”; Ellioll, “Gipsy”; Johnstone,. “Bride”; Thomas, “Colleen Bavvn”; McDonald, “Jazz Pierrette'; M. Rybuni, “Bullcrly”; L. Ryburn, “Gipsy"; Bindle, "Ragtime”; Vowless, “Folly"; Cochrane, "Jap. Lady"; Saunders, “Snow Flakes"; M. Ryburn, “Fishermaid"; Thomas "Hagtime”; Kcarvell, “Correspondence"; Reid, “Indian Squaw"; Messrs W. Reid "King of Hearts"; R. Thomas "Chinaman"; Linton “Sambo"; Weatherley, “Jester"; Meadvvay, “Tea Planter"; C, Reid, “Red Indian"; H. Thomas, Wattridge, “Baker”; Norman, “Bridegroom"; Burman, "Charlie Chaplin." Enjoyable Entertainment, On Friday, September 9th, a display by Miss Austin’s Ngahincpouri an I Patcrangi pupils was given in the Ngahincpouri Hall. The night was very clear, and a good crowd was present, a number , coming from Patcrangi. The following was the programme: Pianoforte solo. Miss E. Austin {dumbbells, Misses Ryburn and Spiers; song, Mr Lewis; skipping daner, little girls; recitation. Miss K. Peebles; free exercises, members of class; Irish Jig, Misses M. and L. Ryburn; song, Misses E. Ryburn, Cochrane, McPherson, Jones, Ryburn; Eastern scarf dance. Miss E. Austin; Dolly Varden dance, Misses Jones, Ryburn. Spiers • and Gcrmann; solo, Miss Austin: Rendezvous, Misses Ryburn and Gcrmann; “Cupid,” Miss S. Jones; song. Miss M. Mucky; soln. Miss K. Peebles; Nymph, members of class; ragtime dance, Misses Peebles, Ryburn and Austin; song, Mr Lewis; Japanese and Chinese dance, members of class. Supper was then dispensed, and dancing was indulged in (till the early hours. The music was kind.'*., supplied by Miss E. Austin, Mrs Linton, and Misses Ryburn and Reid. Mr R. Gillard made an efficient M.C. Hockey. On Saturday last the Ngahincpouri A hockey team met Old Boys in the play-off for (ho Hooper Cup, but were defeated by one goal to nil.