TE KIRI.

Hawera Star, Volume L, 1 May 1930, Page 10

TE KIRI.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) ANZAC SERVICE. Before breaking up on Thursday last, Mr Nobbs conducted an “Anzac service” at the school in the presence of a. number of parents and friends. After the National Anthem had been sung the following items were contributed by; the scholars : Readings, “The Story of Anzac” (Tom Hargreaves), “Galipoli” (Gwen Huiviler). Recitations : Hazel Thomas, “The Glorious Dead” ; Hector Coxliead, “The Twentyfifth of April”; Milly Watson, “Poppies”.; Don Coxliead, “A soldier.” Interspersed with these were songs by the school, including . “Oh, God Our Help,” “My’ Land,’.’ “Rule Britannia,” and “Men of Harlech.” Messrs Nobbs and R.. 0. Watson addressed the children on their duty to the returned men, especially those who are still suffering from the effects of their service. Miss Wood kindly acted as- accompanist. HARVEST FESTIVAL. The names of Mesdames Fields and Ketehley, who helped to decorate the church for the recent harvest festival, were inadvertently omitted from th function. FARMERS’ UNION. At the annual meeting of the local Farmers’ union, Mr H. Davison was elected' president and Mr T. McCarrisen secretary’ (re-elected). It was resolved to change the name from Awatuna-X’e Kiii-Riverlea branch ±o Awatuna branch, as being more compa-cC, especially for engraving cups and medals at show; times.

'The Awatuna Hall had quite a festive appearance on 'Tuesday afternoon on tne occasion of the local branch's first birthday. The main hall was. mostly taken up with the tables laden with good things, a very’ noticeable feature Oeing rii© birthday cake —a two tier one, given by the president and secretary (Mi-s Bourke and Mrs Hughes) and iced in pale pink, foundation with cream decorations. It v;as surmounted by; one candle and was the work of Mr 'Davis, of Awatuna. One end of the hall was set out as a drawing-room and prior to the afternoon tea a number of items were given and were very much appreciated by all present. Mrs Bourke welcomed all, especially tlia visitors from neighbouring brandies, and on behalf of the local branch presented Mrs Benton with a lovely rosebowi as a token of appreciation of her kindly help during the last year. She remarked that Mrs Carter had opened this branch last year with 15 members ancl there "were now 53, which >vas considered very good. Mrs Benton feelingly replied, saying' that she had enjoyed helping ail she could and would be only too happy to do so whenever needed in the future. M iss Maude Hughes played a pianoforte solo and Mrs Davis (Stratford) and Mrs O’Donoghue (Kaponga) sang, while recitations were contributed by Mesdames Benton (Axiroa) and Phillips (Stratford). Mi’s Carter (Eltham) and Mrs Evans (Kaponga) played the accompaniments. Speeches were made by Mrs Carter (South Taranaki president), Mrs Cocker (Eltham president), Mrs Phillips (Stratford president), Mrs Sutherland ,(Manaia), Mrs Chambers. (Opunake), Mrs Benton (Auroa), Mrs Bourke (Awatuna), and Sister Ingles. Telegrams of greeting were received from Mrs Poison and the Rahotu branch. The next meeting will be the usual one on Tuesday, May 13, at the Te Kiri Hall, when it is hoped to see all the local members and intending members present.

SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION’S SPORTS.

Running, chopping and Highland ©vents were the feature of the annual sports meeting of the Te Kiri Scottish Association yesterday. There was keen competition tlu’oughout, and there were many very good pertoimanees. In the running events H. Field scored two wins, L. O. Cleland and 11. J. Telford one each. A great success was scored 'by S. Neame, who was first in the 11 and 12inch Vai teika chop. O. E. Neame won the association’s 15-inch chop, and L. Wodiridge the 12-inoh Awatuna chop. L. Deacon won the cup for the youths’ chop. The president, lion, secretary and vinmittee all did excellent work, and this was responsible largely for the success' achieved.

'The Auroa Pipe Band, looking exceedingly well in their new uniforms, were at the meeting, and gave a splendid l programme of selections that was much enjoyed.

Results were as follow

Running Events

120 yards maiden. —D. Bonner 1, W. M. Allen 2. Time, 14soc. 100 yards open.—First heat: H. Field (11yds) 1, 0. Paterson (Byds) 2. Time, lOsec. Second heat: A. McRoberts (6yds) 1, E. D. Cleland (10yds) 2,. Time 10 3-ssec. Final: H. Held 1, A. Mcltoberts 2, E. D. Cleland 3. Time, lOsec.

220 yards.—First heat: H. Field (20 yds) I,' C. W. Gush (17yds) 2. Time, 23 2-ssec. Second heat: A. Mcßoberts (14vds) 1, H. Klenner (23yds) 2. Time, 24sec. Final: H. Field 1, 0. W. Gush 2, A. Mcßoberts 3. Time, 23sec. 440 yards.—E. I>. Cleland (45yds) 1, C. W. Gush (40yds) 2. Time, 51 sec. 880 yards.—H. J. Telford (30yds) 1, R. Cairns 2. Time, 2min. 7sec. One mile walk.—G. Banks (120yds) 1, R. Adlam (140yds) 2, A. Thompson (50yds) 3. Time, 7min. 6 2-ssec. The married ladies’ race was won by Mrs. C. Cameron, the married men’s race by O. Paterson, the single ladies’ race by Miss O’Byrne, girls’ races by Miss M. Hohaia, Miss F. Mulligan, Misses N. Farquhar, Molly O’Hanlon, and D. Dobbs, and boys’ races by G. Eliasson and J. Butler.

Chopping Events

[ 11-inch maiden chop.—,S'. Neame (ISsec.) 1, C. It. San,gster (25sec.) 2. Time, 37 2-osec. 12-inch Waiteika chop.—S. Neame (20sec.) I , W. H. West (245« c.) 2. Time, 42 2-ssec. 12-inch Awatnha chop.—First heat: C. It. Neame (10:see.) 1, ]/. Erni (IG see.) 2. Second heat: S. Neame (IG sec.) 1, L. Wool ridge (20sec.) 2. Time, 4Gsee. Final: L. Wool ridge 1, M. (Airbett 2, S.. Neame 3. Time, 37 4-dsec. 15-inch Association clu»]>. —O. It. Neame (losec.) 1, F. C. Corbett (23 sec.) 2. Time, 56 2-ssec. Highland Events. Novice piping.—lan Campbell 1, Les Lines 2. Open piping.—lan Campbell 1, Geo. Reid 2, Jas. Lines 3. Sword dance. —Doreen Nairn 1, Margaret Lawrence 2, Norma Nixon and Jean McAsey 3. Highland fling.—Doreen Nairn 1, Margaret Lawrence 2. Irisih jig.—Doreen Nairn 1, Jean McAsey 2.