PAPANUI NEWS

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21506, 22 June 1935, Page 11

PAPANUI NEWS

PRESENTATION The members and friends of St. Paul's Tennis Club met on Saturday afternoon to say ,jood-byo to their president, the Rev. W. H. Orbell, and to Mrs Orbell. In making a presentation of a sil-ver-mounted walking-stick to Mr Orbell, and an electric jug to Mrs Orbell, Mr J. Mawson, the oldest club member, said Mrs Orbell had been a tower of strength to the club. For 21 years she had supplied the milk each Saturday for the afternoon tea, and on every opening day she acted as hostess. Her help in entertaining the visitors was never failing. When it was remembered that neither she nor Mr Orbell played tennis, their generosity was more praiseworthy. Mr Orbell had looked after the interests of the players and represented them on the vestry, with the result that land for two more courts had been secured. Mr Mav/son wished Mr and Mrs Orbell happiness in thei. new home at Akaroa. In replying, Mr Orbell said that he had watched the growth of the club with great pleasure, and he would follow the results of all club matches with interest. Returned Soldiers' Association The Papanui sub-comrnittce of the Returned Soldiers' Association met recently, A motion of sympathy was passed with the relatives of the late Mr W. Davis. The secretary reported that the euchre tournaments were being well supported. It was uecided to add two more prizes in future. Mr E. Rnnsley and Mr S. Coleman were added to the committee. The fortnightly dance and euchre tournament was held in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday evening. Although the weather was unfavourable, there was a good attendance. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Mrs C. Burrows and Mr James, and a lucky-spot dance by Mrs Allan and Mr Turner. The winners at cards were Mesdames R. G. Morrison, W. Maher, D. Roberts, and Misses C. Palmer, Mumford, and Pepper. Music for the dancing was played by 'he Excelsior Band. Socials The first of a series of fortnightly dances by the North Papanui Progressive Association was held on Saturday evening. There was a good attendance and c-rds were provided for the non-dancers. The winners were Mrs H. Maher, Mrs J. M-.nro, Mr A. Taylor, and Mr J. Sharkey. Mrs Drumm played the music for the dancing, and Mr J. Clarke-was master of ceremonies. Because of the wet night on Wednesday, the attendance at the card evening of the Waimairi League Football Club was not so large as usual. The men's prize was won by Mr Mumford. In the women's section Mrs Simmons and Mrs Grogan were equal, and in the play-off Mrs Simmons won. A dance was held afterwards to music played by Mrs C. Smith. The Methodist Ladies' Guild held n successful parlour games evening In the Methodist schoolroom in aid of the red group of the colour competition which is being run by the various branches of the church. There was a good attendance and an enjoyable time was spent. Those winning most games during the evening were Miss Nancy Boyce and, Mr R. Menzies.