AWATUNA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 30 July 1928, Page 5

AWATUNA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) GENERAL NEWS. The “slack season” for the dairy farmer is rapidly drawing to ail end; cows are coining in on several farms, though it will be a week or two before the rush begins. So far the winter lias been most favourable, and those who took tlieir usual winter trip enjoyed some good weather, whilst good progress has been made with draining, fencing, overhauling anti the general repair work that has to he done in readiness for the new season. On Tuesday last Mr. Moore, the Education board’s architect, visited the Awatuna school to confer with the School Committee - in regard to' septic conveniences. Messrs. L. Corbett (chairman) and L. Niccolls (secretary) came to a satisfactory understanding with Air. Moore, who stated that he would report to the board recommending the work, but he pointed out that for economical reasons such work was best clone during the summer. Thursday was l a real red-letter day for the local school. In the morning the inspector, Air. Griffin, arrived, whilst in the afternoon the boys journeyed by car, cycle and horseback to Te Kiri*to see the football match Te Alnngatuna v. Opunake school. The Te Mangatuna team consists of boys drawn from the Te Kiri, Alangalvunie and Awatuna schools. The Cpunake boys gave a remarkably hue exhibition,* and played a' fast, clean game from , start to finish. Tlieir score of 22 -to the local team’s' 11 gives a fair indication of their respective merits. Amongst those who 'scored tries for Opunake were R. Tito (3), A. Bayliss, and D. Loesch, whilst tiny H. Alorgan, at full-back, was a. real little All Black. For Te Mangatuna, AVatson (2) and Temoleton were the most successful, though Aides, AlcKinnon, Rawlings and Arthur played a sterling frame against a. much more experienced pack. Mr-. J. Rumble was referee. The effort made by Te Alangatuna was not only very promising considering the rnatcli was its first, hut reflected great credit on Air, Rumble, who has been coaching the boys for only a short time comparatively. After the match the players, together with about 50 children, parents and teachers, repaired to the Te Kiri school, where afternoon tea was dispensed- bv Airs. Rumble, the head mistress. In welcoming the Opunake boys and congratulating them on their welldeserved victory, Mr. Arthur, of Awatuna, said he hoped a return match would soon be arranged, when possibly the scores would be more even. The Opunake teacher suitably responded, after which, led by the two captains, rounds 1 of hearty cheers were exchanged. including special efforts for Mr. and Airs. Rumble, to whoso efforts the afternoon’s enjoyment was mostly due. SOCIAL EVENING. A real “top-hole” evening was thoroughly enjoyed at Air. and All’s. Al. Bourke’® last Wednesday by 20 or more of the younger generation, who gathered there to give Air. Tom Huckstep a rousing'send-off. Several of the good old games followed in merry succession. Towards the end of the evening the sentiments of those present towards their guest were warmly expressed hv Air. Bourke and Air. AV. Silson, whilst the latter thanked Mr. and Airs. Bourke for their kindness in arranging and making possible so enjoyable an evening. He then presented “Tom” with a cigarette case as a memento of the evening. The recipient suitably responded, after which the whole' company rose and accorded musical honours to their guest, thus concluding a social gathering that will long he remembered. DANCE AT HALL. The dance at the Awatuna Hall on Friday, for the benefit of AD*. Bradford was a great success, over £9 being realised for this worthy cause. Tire music was kindly supplied gratis by Ali’. and Airs. Clements l and Air. McMahon, a combination which resulted in a most pleasing orchestra. ATiss Collins, of Te Kiri, also gave invaluable assistance at the piano, and Mr. W. Coxhead played a number of lively extras, Air. A. Hodge proving a most capable: M.C. Several well-known footballers, as well as many keen supporters of the game, were present, the neighbouring districts being well represented. In bis address Air. Guthrie, of Kaponga, thanked the company for its support, expressing keen appreciation of the financial result of the evening. Air. Alec. Guy, on behalf of the players. spoke in similar terms. Mr. A. Hodge then thanked the musicians, the lady helpers, and all those who had contributed to the success of the function by their willing help. A feature of the evening was the delightful singing of Miss l Al. Carbis, who rendered a co-imle of songs in a manner showing ability of a high order. The supper, most creditable to the ladies concerned. was banded round by Air. Bradford’s fellow* footballers.*