RUNANGA NOTES.

Grey River Argus, 17 December 1930, Page 7

RUNANGA NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent. ) Mr T. Timlin has been appointed Caretaker of the Bowling Club. One feels sure Tom will give every satisfaction. The benefit concert in aid of Mr J Dowling, which was held last Friday evening, was well patronised and as n result a. profit of £2O will be handed to the Dowling family, which will help to relieve the financial embarrassment which would otherwise be keenly felt. Prior to the commencement’- bf the concert the Runanga Municipal Band rendered items outside the Miners’ Hall. They also played three selections under the eonductorship of Mr G. Kerr on the stage, which were greatly appreciated by the audience. On Sunday the Band played a programme also at the Grey Hospital and received great praise from the patients and public for their fine renditions. The Band is busy at the present time praepractising Christmas carols, so that it is to be hoped that the public of Runanga will respond to their appeal for funds, thereby fostering one of the greatest assets to a town.

The Plunket Rooms, which were officially opened last Saturday, were well attended considering the wretched weather conditions which prevailed. These rooms are a credit to the President. (Mrs King), and her energetic committee. The Runanga Plunket Society is the only branch on the West Coast that own their own rooms. To those that were not present at the official opening, a cordial invitation is extended to them to inspect this fine building.

Mr J. Ogle, and family, are leaving for England shortly, where they will permanently reside. A concert to raise funds for the purpose of laying down childrens’ tennis courts at the State School will be held on Friday evening. The presentation of school prizes will also take place on Fridav.

The boys and girls from the district who attended the Grey Technical College have acquitted themselves very well, Valentine Armstrong having attained the honour of Dux of the school, while other pupils have received high honours. Some of our bus drivers are flouting the by-laws in our borough, and not adhering to the bus route, and cyclists are also often seen riding on the footpaths, and riding after dark without lights. It is to be hoped that our local inspector will assert'himself more and endeavour to abate this nuisance, which will minimise the danger which now exists from dangerous practices.