WAIRARAPA ITEMS

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 186, 4 May 1933, Page 4

WAIRARAPA ITEMS

Masterton Esperanto Club Dominion Special Service. Masterton, March 3. An interesting talk in Esperanto was given by Miroslav I’avlinovich at the weekly meeting of the Masterton Esperanto Club last evening. The speaker referred to the progress of Esperanto in'his homeland. Jugo-Slavia. which, be said, had a greater percentage of Esperantists than any other European country. A. humorous monologue in Esperanto was given by Mr. H. Franks, D.B.E.A. Vital Statistics for Pahiatua. The vital statistics for Pahiatua for the month of April are as follow, the figures for the corresponding month last year being given in parentheses: —• Births, 11 (10) ; deaths, 2 (0); marriages. 4 (3). Mastertoil W.E.A. Lecture. The wonderful work of Miss Jane Addams in the slums of Chicago during the past 43 years and in other fields of national nnd iniVrnationnl endeavour, was related by Mr. .1. A. Brailsford. 8.A., in his W.E.A. lecture in the Masterton Municipal Lecture Hall last evening. Mr. Brailsford will conclude his present series of lectures next week when bis subject will be “The Nameless Great.” Tennis Club's Competitions. The finals of the Eketahuna Tennis Club's various championship and handicap competitions have now been decided. The winners are:—Women's championship singles. Miss M. O’Donnell; men's championship singles, J. Pickering; combined doubles, G. Stonc-Wigg ami Miss N.’ Greathead; women’s handicap singles, Miss N. Greatliead: men’s handicap singles, G. Stonc-Wigg: women's handicap doubles. Misses M. and G. O’Donnell; men's handicap doubles, G. Stone-Wigg and R. F. Hutchinson. Radio Listeners’ Club. Reference was made at the annua) meeting of the Pahiatua branch of the Manawatu and District Radio Listeners’ Association to the weak position of the association financially and it was suggested that a drive for members should be organised. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr. J. G. Green; president, Mr. E. P. Badger; secretary and treasurer. Mr. L. Angelini; committee, Messrs. O. Stone. P. M alsh, H. T. Avery. Robinson, L. Hartley. F. Cosford, H. Rose, F. Martin, R. Glassey and Lawrence. It was decided to arrange fqr a local concert party to visit. the studio at Palmerston North and give a concert over the air from 2ZO.

British Music Society’s Concert. An enjoyable concert was presented in the Assembly Hall at Solway College last evening br the Masterton branch of the British Music Society. The programme, which included many items not previously heard in Masterton. was arranged by Miss Valeric Corliss, Dominion organiser of the society. Miss Corliss was solo jiianist and Miss Catherine Moncricff second pianist. The vocal soloist was Miss Hilda Ohttdley, who is the possessor of a beautiful contralto voice. She was accompanied by Miss Ormi Reid. _ In tlie course of tlie evening, Miss Corliss gave an interesting talk On modern Russian music. At the conclusion of the concert Mr. IV. If. Page, first chairman of tlie Wellington branch of the British Music Society, referred to the ideals of the society and also spoke of its growth in the Dominion. FOXTON NOTES Work of Dorcas Society Foxton, May 3. Seventeen parcels were sent out by the Foxton Dorcas Society during April, and eleven parcels received for distribution. As a result of a shop day effort £6 was raised. The society intends organising the distribution of soup to school children during th? winter months. The annual meeting of householders of Hie Foxion District High School was held on Monday night, when the following eominitt.ee was re-elected: Messrs. J. K. Hornhlow (chairman). 11. J. Reid, G. F. Smith, W. R. McKenzie, 1. W. Mudford, F. Robinson. M. E. I’erreau, R. Rangiheuea, R. .11. Meyer. Tlie balancesheet disclosed a satisfactory position. Rifle shooting has commenced at M‘mtoa. The annual meeting was held this week, when it was decided to affiliate with the Manawatu association. Mr. G. O. Barber was elected president for the ensuing year. The Moutoa Drainage Board has been able to reduce its rates by 25 per cent, this year. Rain fell on nine days in Foxton during Anril. a total of 2.G1 inches being recorded. The vital statistics for Foxion for April, will) the figures for the corresponding period Inst rear in pared I hoses, were as follow: Birlhs, 8 (6) ; deaths, 2 (nil) ; marriages, 3(1). The Foxton Fire Brigade senior Rugby fifteen defeated Wanderers on Saturday by 11 points to 9. The juniors had a bye. The death occurred at Motuiti on Monday of Mrs. Martin Karehana. a well-known Maori. The funeral will be held al Ilimatangi. HOCKEY FIXTURES Wairarapa Association Mnsterlon, May 3. Following arc the Wairarapa Hockey Association's fixtures for the remainder o£ tiie first round o£ the men's championship competition May G. —Kiwi A v. Carterton, at Carterton: Greytown v. Dalefield, al Grey town; Kiwi B v. Featherston, at Fealherslon; Y.M.C.A. Stags v. Valley, at Mnsl.ertoo; Y.M.C.A. .Stars, a bye. May 13. —Kiwi A v. Greytown. nt Masterton: Carterton v. Y.M.C.A. .Stags, nl Carterton: Kiwi 11 v. Daletield. at Masterton: Y.M.C.A. Stars v. Featherston, at Featherston: Valley, a bye. May 20. —Kiwi A v. Valley, at Kahutara: Carterton v. Y.M.C.A Stars., at .Masterton; Greytown v. Kiwi B. at Greytown; Dalefield v. Featherston, at Carterton ; Y.M.C.A. Stags,, a bye. May 27.—Kiwi A v. Kiwi B, nt Masterton; Carterton v. Greytown, at Carterton; Y.M.C.A. Stars v. Y.M.UA. Stags, at. Masterton; Valley v. Featherston, at Kahutma; Dalefield. « bye. .lune •-Flve-a-sido lournanicni, at Masterli.m. June 10.—Kiwi A r. PahTichl. til. Carterton: Carterton v. Kiwi B. at Masterton; Y.M.C.A. Sings r. Featherston, al Featherston; Y.M.C.A. Slars v. Valley, at Kahutara: Greytown. a bye. •lune 17.--Carterion v. Vul!e.\, al Kahntara: Greytown v. Featherston, al Greytown: Kiwi i: v. Y.M.C.A. Slags, at Master• ton: Dnh'lield v. Y.M.C.A. Slars, at Ma<tecton: Kiwi i. :i bye. STEEPLECHASING Dannevirke Hunt Club j Daimcvirl:e. May 2. ! Tlie advisability of holding a tottilisa- j tor .steeplechase meeting on July 5 was discussed at it meeling of tlie committee of the Dannevirke Hunt. Club on Saturdav night. 1 After discussion a small snb-eommittee ( was appointed to consider the question nnd to report lo another meeting of tlie I committee on May 11 before arriving at 1 a final decision. j