MANAIA.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XLI, Issue XLI, 11 July 1921, Page 8

MANAIA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

WAIMATE- PLAINS PATRIOTIC SOCIETY. I A meeting of the above society was held on Thursday evening, Mr. T. McPhillips being in the chair. The chairman wished to congratulate all committees who had worked so hard to make the recent patriotic sports such. a success, and, as well as the committees, all others who had done their utmost., The total receipts for the sports amounted to about £170, and the Patriotic Society will benefit to the extent dof about £140, which was beyond all expectations considering the inclemency of the weather on the day. Special credit is due to the ladies for the splendid manner in which they worked, for without their splendid efforts the fine balance shown in the, ba'larfce-sheet just read would not fee there. It was resolved that a 'hearty vote of thanks be. accorded the ladies, which was carried by acclamation, a'so to Messrs G. Twidle and W. Hackett, who cut the blocks and placed them on the ground for the chooping and sawing events. These events" were new to Manaia sports and created much excitement for. the public, the finishes being very close. It was also resolved that A, hearty vote of thanks be passed to Mr. Tiddy and members of the Dog Trial, Club. These events were without doubt a feature of the day's enjoyment, and great enthusiasm was shown in seeing the dogs go through their trials. The public of Manaia and district hope that this will, not be the last dog trials held at Manaia. Special votes of thanks were accorded the Manoia Municipal Brass Band and Cosgrove's orchestra for the gift of their services during the day and at the dance at night; also to all the officials, who had rendered yeoman service on the day to make the sports such a sp'endid gathering. Special praise is certainly due to the energetic secretary, Mr. H. Mead, for the efficient manner in which he carried out his many duties, also to Mr. T. Gardiner, who kindly gave his services in auctioneering at night with good results. The soldiers' memorial would be completed soon, and arrangements were being made to finance its completion. HIBERNIAN BALL. , The grand Manaia Hibernian Ball to be held in the Town Hall,- Manaia ' on Wednesday, July 20, promises to be a splendid function. The different committees are working very hard and have everything well in hand for the comfort and pleasure of all who will be present, so that they will thoroughly enjoy themselves. A first-class floor and supper wil] be provided, and Cosgrove's special orchestra will supply the music The advertisement will appear in the Hawera Star at an early da+* -