DISTRICT NEWS.

Franklin Times, Volume XXII, Issue 60, 25 May 1932, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

TE KOHANGA NOTES. SPORTS CLUB’S ACTIVITIES. I Saturday last saw the three local teams in action against the three Pokeno teams. The senior football team and hockey team, had home games, the junior footballers playing at Pokeno. All three teams were victorious, the first time Te Kohanga has won the treble for some time. The senior game was hard and ragged. Pokeno led at half time by 3 —o. A determined effort by Kohanga resulted in a magnificent try by Pangun Clark shortly after play was resumed". This evened the score and heartened Kohanga for renewed efforts, which resulted in two more good tries by Rangi Rapana before the final whistle left the score at 9 —3 in Kohanga’s favour. Mr J. S. Towson refereed. The juniors score of 20 —12 at Pokeno, left hQ> doubts as to the winners.

A very enjoyable game was played by the hockey teams. Kohanga’s win by two goals to nil was not easily gained as both, sides had to use brains ! as well as brawn. Pokeno were unlucky in not scoring but the Kohanga goalie did her job. •» Pokeno were very sure at stopping the ball, a lesson Kohanga might well learn, but the Kohanga girls have the happy knack of passing from wing to wing, hard hitting being a strong feature of their, play. Kiriini Ku Kutai, Mavis Parry and Rita Phillips were the brilliant forwards. In the halves Iris Ingrain and Papu Clark played exceptional games, while Mete Clark and Charlotte Peters are full backs that are hard to get past. For Pokeno the Mellroy sisters showed up well as did Miss Aldred. It was altogether an exhibition of good hockey and a game worth watching.

ONEWHERO NEWS. One of the most successful functions ever held in the district took place in the, central hall on Thursday last, the, occasion being the second birthday of the Onewhero branch'of the Women’s division of the Farmers’ Union. No praise can be too flatter- ; ing to the members of the division, who, under the very capable guidance of Mrs G. A. Gutry, president, and Mrs H. Dyer, secretary, were responsible for the wh*ole of the arrangements. The control and success of the “party” reflected the greatest possible credit on all concerned. One of the many striking and pleasant features of the evening was the cutting and serving to each guest a piece of beautiful birthday cake. The cake was made and donated by Mrs Older, ex-presl-dent,. and artisticaly iced by Mrs E. Muir, 5 displaying the colours and badge of the division. The hall was tastefully decorated (the stage representing a drawing-room), and- filled to overflowing, guests being present from L. Allen, central executive (Waitethe sister branches, including Mrs L. mat.a), Mrs J. H. Wyatt and Mrs S. L. Lewis, the Pukekohe and Tuakau Women’s Institute respectively. Competitions were won as follows: Finding “Mr and Mrs Spondlux,” Miss Dyer

and Mr Arrowsmith; putting competition, Mr G, Howlett and Mrs R. J. Glasgow; spot waltz, Miss Dyer and partner. During an interval in the concert programme Mrs Gutry, as chairwoman and president of the branch, in a very lucid and interesting speech, welcom-

’’ ed their visitors and in a most clear ’ and telling manner set out the aims, objects and motto of the W.D.F.U. enhumerating many practical and definite ways it had been able to help those A iri !l want or distress, as well as providJ ing a pleasant social rallying centre for "its members. I Mrs Wyatt, on behalf of the Wom-

| en’s Institute, and Mrs M. Orr on be- ■ half of sister branches, in neat speech- ! es returned thanks.

I At the conclusion of the concert i programme a splendid supper was , served and Mrs Gutry thanked the ar- : t/sts for their splendid assistance and j Mr L. W. Reals, on behalf of the men guests, wished the branch many happy returns of their birthday. Dancing was then indulged in and a very enjoyable.and happy party concluded in the early hours, of the morning.

The following programme was given, proceedings commencing with the singing of the National Anthem:—

Overture, Miss Arrowsmith; song, Mr .1. York; recitation, Miss Vaughan; song, Mr Crawford; song, Miss Little; ! duet, Mesdames A. and R. Crawford; ! song, Miss Vaughan; solo (violin), Mr j W. Flint; song, Mr Martindale; playI ette, Misses Dyer; song, Mrs R. CrawI ford; quartette, Mrs A. Crawford, Miss Marlindale and Messrs Gutry and , Martindale; song, Mr Gutry; song, Mr Anderson.

Among those present were:—

Airs Gutry, who wore nigger brown crepe de chine; Mrs M. G. Orr (Pukekowa). black lace; Airs .T, H. Wyatt fPukekohe), black lace; Mrs S. W. Brownlie, black taffeta; Mrs Lee (Pu- ( kekohe), golden brown crepe de chine; Airs Burton (Hamilton), black satin; ! Airs N. Booth (Pulcekohe), burgundy ■ crepe de chine; Mrs W. McKinney, brown crepe de chine; Airs R. Crawford, gold embossed satin; Mrs F. Andrew, floral silk crepe de chine; Mrs 0. Bates, floral georgette: Mrs Findlay son (Papatoetoe), nigger brown georgette; Mrs Pattullo, floral ninon; Mrs Cheldon, black satin and lace; Mrs F. Hunter fPukekawa), biscuit crepe

de chine; Mrs Bell (Piikekawa), navy blue georgette; Mrs 6. Morrison (Pukekawa), black satin; Mrs W. Young, floral ninon; Mrs Connell (Pukekawa), blue floral georgette; Mrs Glasgow, green georgette;' Mrs Kane, figured satin; Mrs J. W. Henderson, floral ninori; Mrs Aislabie, fawn crepe de chine; .Mrs L. W. Reals, black satin; Mrs Don. Adamson, white satin; Mrs F. Savage, green crepe de chine; Mrs Revell, beige crepe de chine; Mrs A. L. Cathcart, black georgette and lace; Mrs J. Liddle, blue floral crepe de chine; Mrs Daley, midnight blue velvet.

Miss Julie Orr (Pukekawa), in apricot. organdie; Miss Joan- Henderson, tangerine l'ayon broche; Miss P. Martindale, floral georgette; Miss K. Spraggon, powder blue taffeta; Miss J. Owen, apple green satin; Miss B. Roache (Hamilton), claret chenille; Miss I. Spraggon (Devonport), nile green georgette; Miss Meryl Liddle, apricot raysilk; Miss Z. Attewell, flame brocaded satin: Miss Reid, pink satin; Miss Dorothy ates, lemon satin; Miss F. Martindale, green floral satin; Miss Alison Crawford, floral voile; Miss Mona Jones, French hand-embroider-ed pink net; Miss Parsons, black taffeta; Miss G. Henderson, green georgette ; Miss A. Cathcart, Canadian pink sprigged taffeta; Miss Reals, floral georgette; Miss McKinney, blue floral georgette; Miss R. Aislabie, white satin; Miss Eva Ingram (Te Kohanga), orange floral satin; Miss Iris Ingram (Te Kohanga), green georgette; Miss Murray (Pukekawa), brown crepe de chine: Miss F. Martindale, shell pink satin beaute; Miss L. Wells (Pukekawa), midnight blue georgette; Miss M. Wells (Pukekawa), lavender silk; Miss E. Greenwood (Buckland), figured taffeta; Miss J. Watson (Waiau Pa), cerise georgette; Miss ..D. Flint, powder blue crepe de chine; Miss I. York, floral georgette; Miss Una Henderson, pink rayon silk; , Miss Joy Read, shell pink frilled georgette; Miss Z. Biddick, floral georgette.

HARRISVILLE NOTES. A SCHOOL SOCIAL. FUNCTION A BIG SUCCESS. On Thursday last a very successful social was held in the Ilarrisville school in aid of school funds. The large schoolroom was gaily decorated with streamers, ribbons and flowers, whilst much time had been spent in preparing an excellent floor.

A large gathering of visitors from all parts of the district was entertained very enjoyably with cards and dancing. So successful was the evening that the floor was still crowded at 1.30 a.m., when everybody had to be sent home by announcing the last waltz.

An excellent supper was voluntarily provided by the ladies of the district, headed as usual by the school committe ladies. Music was freely supplied by Mr Midgley, Misses L. and J. Hansen, Miss Leaman, Mrs Martick, Mr Hansen, Mr Ruebe, Mr Pirrett tnd Mr Allen.

A very enjoyable time was spent round the card tables when games of five hundred were indulged in under the organisation of Mr Wilcox. Mrs Martick won the ladies’ prize, whilst Mr E. Revell was successful in winning the men’s prize. As a result of the social a goodly sum has been handed over for school funds, this being all the larger owing to the voluntary help given from all quarters. PAPARATA NOTES. A dance, under the auspices of the Paparata school social committee, was held in the Paparata school on Friday last. There was a fair attendance and all present spent a very enjoyable evening. The novelty event, a Monte Carlo waltz, was won by Airs Mcßae and Mrs T. Boyer. The music was supplied from recordings electrically reproduced. Air G. Mace performed the duties of master of ceremonies. All concerned were highly pleased with the result of the entertainemnt. Personal. Mrs Dinch, of Waitoa, has returned to her home after spending a fortnight with her mother, Airs Sturgeon, of Paparata. Mrs Morell, accompanied by her two daughters, has returned to Paparata after a short stay at Milford. MARAMARUA NEWS. HUNT CLUB’S MEET.

ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL RUN

The wonderful success of the Alaramarua Hunt Club’s opening meet on Thursday last, was repeated in a smaller measure on Saturday when the bounds mot at Goodwin’s corner. There were upwards of twenty followers, seveial car loads ot spectators viewing tbe hunt from the road.

The pack moved off and opened in Air- Maxwell’s property. The hounds soon found a hare and ran into Mr Hales’, and after a couple of checks, the hare ran back into Air Alaxwell’s and on into Air Goodwin's where it was lost in the scrub. The pack again found a quarry in Mr Alaxwell’s. Puss led into the properties of Messrs Jones and Goodwin, where, it was again lost after a good run'. Th'e third and Inst was the best run of Tire day and provided excellent sport. This time the hare was found in Mr Jones’ property and a good view was obtained as it. took the pack very fast into Mr Hales , then crossed into Mr Goodwin’s and turned back into the first property,

where after a check, and another fast run, the hare again eluded the paofe. Although there were no kills, a really good day’s hunting was enjoyed by all followers. The next meet will be at the monument on Saturday, May 28. at 11.80