TE KUITI.

King Country Chronicle, Volume I, Issue 6, 30 November 1906, Page 3

TE KUITI.

The usual weekly meeting of the Te Kuiti Debating Society was held in Mr Rountree's rooms on Friday evening last. Mr Darrow presided, and there was a full attendance of members. Messrs Hardy, Power, and Darrow presented a report in connection with the proposed sports meeting in aid of the building fund. The report outlined a programme, of some 20 events, consisting of chopping competitions and the various branches of athletics, and estimated that an amount of £4O would be necessary for the programme. It was announced that the use of the old football paddock for holding the meeting, had been obtained from Mr J. Hetet. A sports committee of seven was formed, with power to add to their number, and a general report is to be submitted at next meeting. During the evening impromptu speaking was' indulged in, various subjects beingt discussed by the members. The subject chosen for debate for the following meeting was " Is Prohibition beneficial to Te Kuiti," Mr J. Ormsby taking the affirmative, and Mr E. H. ; Hardy the negative. On Friday evening last, the Te Kuiti Band of hope gave a most enjoyable concert in Mr Hetet's hall. Mr Harris occupied the chair, and there was a large audience, the hall being well filled. Addresses were given during the evening by the Chairman and Mr Davidson, and an excellent and varied programme was got through, all the items being well rendered and thoroughly appreciated. A collection was taken up in the hall, the amount of £1 8s lid being received. The following items were rendered: —Overture, Messrs Turner (cornet), Thompson (violin), and Hetet (piano); solo, "Consider the Lillies," Miss Fear; reading, Mrs Nicholls ; solo, " Nancy Lee," Mr. Grant; solo, " Davy Jones," Grey Poutawera; solo, " The last Muster," Miss Kerr; solo, "Just a song at Twilight," Mrs Walters; reading, Mr White ; solo, " True till Death," Mr C. Ormsby; solo, " The Valley by the Sea," Miss Bond; recitation, Mr Cousins ; solo, '' They all love Jack," Mr Davis.

The committee appointed to arrange details for the coming sports carnival met in Mr Hardy's office on. Monday evening, and transacted the following business: —A vote of thanks to .Mr J. Hetet for the offer of the use of his paddock was carried unanimously. Mr Hardy undertook to make arrangements for the supply of logs cut ready for use in the axemen's events. The date of holding the sports was fixed for the 29th of January, 1907. It was decided to hold a concert and dance in the evening and that a committee be set up to organise same. Messrs Power and Steel were appointed to draw up a programme and submit the same to a meeting to be held on Tuesday evening, Dec. 4th. The following officers were then elected : Judges, Messrs Hardy and Sims; starter, Mr Jas. Steel; handicappers (men's events), Messrs Julian and Standish; (children's events) Mr Power; treasurer, Mr Darrow; timekeeper (to be appointed); stewards, the committee. It was decided that subscription lists be opened at the following places: Messrs Green and Colebrook's store, Mr Rountree's, Mr Kerr's, and at the Chronicle office.