KAPONGA.

Hawera Star, Volume L, 17 February 1931, Page 9

KAPONGA.

BOY SCOUTS

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

The monthly meeting of the group committee was held in the Scout rooms on Friday evening last, when the chairman (Rev. P. J. Gossiun) presided over a full attendance.

Reports submitted by the Scout and Gubmasters showed that during the December quarter the attendances hail oeen good and satisfactory work had been carried out.

So that parents may he kept fully posted as to the work of scouts amt cubs it was decided that a system of periodical reports be introduced, copies of such reports to be forwarded to* parents of scouts and cubs. A subcommittee was set up to draft a report form and submit same to the next meeting of the committee. The scoutmaster reported that staffs were required for use by the scouts when on parade and the secretary was authorised to procure same. Authority was also gvien for xhe purchase of a wooden standard bearing the name of this troop. for use on competition and other parades when several troops were present. Leave of absence was granted to the scoutmaster and assistant scoutmaster for two weeks, during which time they will be on annual liolindays. Messrs F. Alb on anci C. H. Brewer were appointed to assist the cubmaster m carrying oil parades during the absence ox these two officers. The South Taranaki Boy Scouts’ Association wrote asking for the cooperation of the local troop in subscriptions by scouts to the earthquake relief fund/ The letter stated that it had been decided to limit the subscrip-' lions from scouts to 3d. The list is being circulated among the local scouts, who are also having a parade on Saturday, when cones will be gathered and sold for the fund. in view of his approaching departure from Kaponga the Rev. P. J. Cess uni tendered his resignation as chairman of the committee. In moving that the resignation be regretfully accepted, Mr. A. E. Anderson asked that the committee place on record its keen appreciation of the splendid service rendered the scout movement in Kaponga by the departing chairman. Mr. Cossum had held the position since the inception of Die troop and his sound advice and help would be greatly missed. In speaking lo the motion the secretary (Mr. C. A. ('order) voiced similar sentiments and remarked that it had always been a pleasure to work with the chairman, the harmonious relations which had existed between them being a big factor in the success of the' movement in Kaponga. In acknowledging the vote Mr. Cossum said it had always been a great pleasure to be associated with such a splendid set ox committeemen. Their meetings had always been most pleasant and harmonious and he recognised that this was due to their forbearance and willingness to cooperate with the secretary and hintself in the work of the troop. He thanked them for the resolution and expressed the hope that as time goes on the scout troop will eclipse all previous records and become a factor lin the life of the town. I BOWLING.

On the local green on Saturday afternoon the A and B teams of the | Kaponga Bowling Club tried conclusions. Two rinks were played, and the results were such as to settle all previous friendly arguments which had taken place. The scores were, A rinks mentioned first-: No. 1 rink.—V. Tait. N. Gardner, W. Cran, J. Dawson, 33, v. AW A. O’Neill. R. Law, S. Death, C. Tonkin, 14. No. 2 rink.—J. Pascoe, A. V. Tait, F. AY. Fallows, J. Tyack, 36, v. 1. i Jones, J. Ha mine rs ley, J. If ever, A. Melville, 18. CROQUET. A match between Eltham and Kaponga ladies for the Campbell Cup was played on the Kaponga croquet green on AYednesday afternoon last, when Kaponga achieved victory by 48 to 41. Scores were as under, Kaponga players being mentioned first: 6 Alesdames Dawson and Tattersall 26 v. Alesdames AicKay and AlcCieady 15; Alesdames Tait and Brewer 22 v. Airs Fountain and Aliss AtcDonald 25. As a result of this match the Kaponga team is now in the semi-finals for the Campbell Cup competition.

ST AIARK’S HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

A general meeting of the executive of the show met on Friday evening, when the vicar (Rev. Farneli) presided over a good attendance. Letters were received from the following, who accepted positions as judges at the forthcoming show: Alesdames H. Grace, H. T. Lovell (Hawera), Alessrs H. Betts (Okniawn), R. Dunn (New! Plymouth), O. (Jooclson unci \V. Aloss (Ngaere). Arrangements for ludges for cooking and sewing work were left in the hands of Airs. F. B. Brewer. It was decided to hire and erect a tent to house the farm and garden produce; owing to the large entries sufficient room would not be available in the main hall. The secretary was authorised to obtain a further" 50 copies of schedules j for distribution. Arrangements are m hand for the evening programme and the secretary reported that everything was going along exceedingly well and the show promised to be one of the best yet. Any offers of assistance in preparing the hall on the Thursday night before the show 7 will he much appreciated.

GENERAL

The “cone gathering” parade held by the scouts on Saturday resulted in the sum of 14 shillings being handed to the Town Board’s earthquake relief fund. The cones were gathered from the farms of Messrs R. Law and C-. Glw.yn. The Rev. P. J. Cossum left by Monday’s mail train en route for Dunedin, where he will attend the Methodist conference. Mr. Cossum expects to be away for two weeks.

Miss 1. McManus, oi‘ Wellington, has been spending a short holiday in Kaponga. During her stay she was the guest of Mrs. Barley at the- Dominion Hotel. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER. ; Mr. R. E. MeGrepor. local manager of the Bank of New South Wales, who is to be married at Opunake this week, was the guest of honour at a complimentary dinner on Friday evening last, Mr. A. E. Gallagher being the host. In proposing the toast of the prospective bridegroom Mr. Gallagher mentioned that their guest was one of the' town’s leading bachelors and the presence of the guests that evening was a tribute' to Mr. McGregor’s personality and sporting proclivities. Their guest was closely identified with many local movements and it was felt that they could not allow him to leave for Opunake on such a momentous occasion without extending to him their very best wishes. The toast of the prospective bride was proposed by Mr. J. Hessell, who extended to the “prospective happy couple” the usual good wishes and admonitions. Mr. McGregor, in a happv speech proposed the health of the host and said that although lie had always faced life with a certain amount of confidence, he felt that after the occasion, in honour of which they had feted him, was over, he would face life with even greater confidence.