GORDONTON.

Waikato Times, Volume 102, Issue 17242, 29 October 1927, Page 5

GORDONTON.

Farewell Concert. The Gordont-on Public Hall was crowded to the doors on Tuesday evening, when a farewell concert was held in honour of Miss I. F. Anderson. Miss Anderson, who lias had charge of Ihe primary department of our school for'over six years, has been compelled to resign owing Lo illhealth. x . The first' part of the evening s entertainment consisted of a concert and the following programme was carried through:—Opening chorus, and Low,” senior girls; song, ihe Miilshipmite,” Mr Kitchingman; recitations, “The Elf and the Toadstool, P. Gubb, C. Pens, E. Williamson; ‘•The Thieving Goblin,” P. Gubb and E Williamson; song, “Just a Cottage Small,” Miss Joy Peach; poi dance, Maori maids; chorus (costume), ‘•Little 80-Peep,” primers; recitation, “The Enchanted Shirt,” M. \\ llhamson; song, “A Farewell/’ Mr JL Maunder, action song, Oh Dca What Can the Matter Be?” Primers, recitation, “Questions,” J. Rolhnson, song, “Spring,” Mercia Carswell, iocitalion, “Pedlar’s Caravan, Ben Clark; Maori song, A I-arewcU. Song” Mr M. 1-Iopa; song, “The Malloy Lies ’ Smiling,” Laurel O’llearn; recitation, “The Foam Paines, Parfitt; Hula dance. Rangi lomonui,

song, “Blue'Skies,” Mr M. Hopa; chorus, (costume), “Lullaby Land,” Primers.'

Mr F. T. Williamson, in a few wellchosen words, spoke of the good qualities of the guest of the evening and stated that Miss Anderson had been a friend to the- children, who, while under her care, were always ready for school and anxious to go. The speaker also referred to Miss Anderson's good work as secretary of the Tennis Club and her help in any olher social movements in the district..

Mr Williamson presented Miss Anderson with a beautiful hand-bag, containing a purse .which was well filled with notes.

On behalf of the children Miss Joy Peach then asked Miss Anderson to accept a xylonite jewel case and mirror, also a silver thimble. After supper had been handed round the hall was cleared for dancing, which was kept up until about one o’clock. Tennis Opening. On October 20 the opening day of the Tennis Club was held. The club has recently acquired a small building which it has converted into a pavilion, making the court more convenient, especially in showery weather. Mr ParfHt, the president, in declaring the courts open, wished the club every success during the coming season. Mrs Parfltt then served the first ball over the net, as is the usual custom. Farm Prospects. Welcome rains have fallen during the-past week, and the dairy farmers’ hearts have been gladdened. The continued period of dry, windy weather was becoming serious, but now plenty of feed is assured, with a better prospect of good hay crops. Some of the settlers arc contemplating making ensilage as being more sure in uncertain weather and no danger of being burned, as much hay was last haymaking season.