TOKOMARU BAY NEWSLETTER

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXVII, Issue 23314, 25 July 1950, Page 3

TOKOMARU BAY NEWSLETTER

Charges For Wool Dumping (Special) TOKOMARU BAY. July 24. Wool dumping charges at Tokomaru Bay have been increased by 9d. per bale. This was the decision made at a special meeting of the Tokomaru Bay Harbour Board which met last Wednesday to consider a notice of motion seeking the increase. The secretary, Mr. W. C. Brydon, said that the increased dumping charge was inevitable owing to the rise in cost of wool baling ties, and increased labour costs. The new wool dumping charges would be: Single dump, 5/- per bale: double dump. 5/3 per bale. The deputy-chairman, Mr. V. G. 11. Rickard, who presided in the absence of Mr. F. R. Jeffcrd. said the increased revenue would assist the board to balance its budget. The motion was carried. Also present were Messrs. D. W. W. Williams, S. Te Rapu, S. McCosh, O. T. Williams, and H Dudfield.

Tokomaru Bay Deserted Homage to the great Maori leader, Sir Apirana Ngata. was paid by hundreds of Tokomaru Bay Maori people last Friday. .From an earlv hour all public and most private transport was Wai-o-Matatini bound, swelling the heaviest traffic density ever experienced on the Coast Highway. By mid-morning Tokomaru Bay had assumed tne appearance of a deserted village, the majority of' shops and offices closing as a mark of respect to a man who was the predominant figure in East Coast affairs for nearly half a century.

Generous Response Looked For Again Many Tokomaru Bay people have already responded to the appeal for funds of the 1.950 United Nations international children's fund. The last appeal for this cause, in 1948, met with generous response from (he residents of Tokomaru Bay The Waiapu County clerk. Mr. R. F. Morgan, who has been authorised to accept donations on behalf of the fund, is confident that the total of £3lO collected from the Waiapu County two years ago will be exceeded. Card Nights In order to raise funds Tor the Tokomaru Bav Maori District High School, the parents-teachers committee is holding a scries of (lag five-hundred nights in the Centennial Hall every Friday. Prize-winners for last Friday were Mr. and Mrs. W K. Hyland. Mrs. C. Babbington and the Rev. Mr. Puha. A tasty supper supplied by the parents was served by members of the committee. Social Evening On a recent Friday about 80 friends were invited by Mr. and Mrs. Matahiki, jun., to a social evening celebrating tile first birthday of their son John. The function was held at the Hikuwai home of Mr. and Mrs. .Joe Matahiki, sen., and the guests enjoyed musical items and games. A satisfying supper was cooked in the traditional Maori hangi. “Husbands’ Night” Tlie "Husbands’ Night” staged recently by the Tokomaru Bay Women’s Institute was an outstanding success. The roll call took the form of sing or say by the husbands, the menfolk acquitting themselves creditably with suitable story or song and some excellent talent was revealed. Mesdamcs ,1. Corbett, W. Oates and N. Oates presen'ed a one-act play which earned warm applause. Later in the evening another greatly appreciated one-act play was presented, those taking part being Mesdames N. Vickers. J. King and P. McCallum. Both plays were produced by Mrs. J. Elliott. Other items included duets by Messrs. N. G. Vickers and J. Elliott.

A delicious supper was served by the ladies, and the president. Mrs. N. Oates, voiced thanks to nil those who had helped to make the evening a great success. Long Walk in Vain

That the will lives on to overcome obstacles in pursuit of sport was demonstrated by three station hands from Makomako 'Station on a recent Saturday when they walked from the station over blocked roads to Tokomaru Bay in order to participate in the Waima versus United game. After a 12-mile walk the players reached Tokomaru Bay to' find that owing to the death of Sir Apirana Ngala the Rugby Union had postponed the game. While expressing regret that their long walk had been in vain, the players decided as part of their Rugby training to make the return journey by foot. Late on Saturday evening the three enthusiasts arrived at the station wet but happy and determined to uphold the honour of their team on the following Saturday. Personal

Guests at the Te Puka Hotel include two former Tokomaru Bay residents