KORAKONUI HALL.

Waikato Times, Volume 105, Issue 17750, 29 June 1929, Page 5

KORAKONUI HALL.

NEW BUILDING OPENED. CONCERT AND DANCE. The enterprise of the Korakonui settlers was much in evidence this w'eek when the new public hall in that progressive district was formally opened. The building is situated almost opposite the school, in a very central situation, and is substantially built, with a floor space of 40 feet by 25 feet and a good high stud, the interior lined with oiled rimu matchlining and the exterior walls of corrugated iron. Provision is made for dressing rooms and a movable stage, while the matai floor is specially laid down for dancing. The building is equipped with seating, lighting and plenty of windows. There is a porchway, and probably a supper-room annexe will be added later.

People assembled from practically every home in the district, and there was a good representation from all the neighbouring districts, including Te Awamutu, the hall being crowded to its utmost capacity.

Mr T. Lawry, on behalf of tiie committee responsible for the building, referred to the progress of the district as due to the success of of the scientillc methods of dairying, lie said that one of the results was the provision of a social hall for the community, and paid a compliment to Mr W. T. Brabyn, formerly Presbyterian home missionary in the district and now of Putaruru and Tirau, as having been responsible largely for the erection of a new church at Kihlkihi three or four years ago. It was Ins example that inspired the Korakonui settlers to build Hie hall, a building that is expected to meet all requirements of the district for several years. Mr Lawry went on to refer to the energy and perseverance of the settlers in the past sixteen years in making Korakonui the fine district it now is, and concluded by thanking the ladies for the artistic decorations in the hall and for the supper arrangements. They also had encouraged the men to work unitedly in erecting the hall. The concert programme was opened with selections by Patterson’s orchestra, and then followed songs by Mrs Puryer, recitations by Rev. 11. H. Trill, vlolfn solo by Mr Arnold Patterson, songs by Mr G. Gorboy, songs by Mr F. Aldridge, piano solo by Mr N. Winch, violin selections by Mr G. Osborno, songs and reminiscences by Mr W. T. Brabyn, trombono solo by Mr E. Hcywood, songs by Mr J. Lowe (doublo cncoro), recitation by Mrs Hopping, songs by Mr 11. G. Mutton, and recitation by Mlsb G. Kay, It was an excellent programme, and the large audience thoroughly enjoyed each item. Mr Jamieson apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mr W. J. Broadfoot, M.P., who had left for Wellington to ntlcnd Parliament, and called upon Rov. R. 11. Trill to formally open the hall.

Mr Trill, who was received with applause, heartily congratulated the warm-hearted folk of Korakonui upon having such a beautiful and useful hall, a building that does credit to their sincerity and enterprise. It would foster the real community spirit and be used for enjoyment, healthy recreation, education purposes, and religious services.

Mr F. Smith (Kihikihi) added warm congratulations to all concerned in the enterprise. After refreshments had been dispensed by the Ladififl the hall \va6