DISTRICT NEWS

King Country Chronicle, Volume XXIX, Issue 4748, 19 September 1935, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS

PIO PIO. SPRING FLOWER SHOW. (Own Correspondent.) In spite of the late arrival of spring this year, there were a few good flowers at the Flower Show and Bazaar held in the Town Tall under the auspices of the Ladies' Guild on Thursday, 12th inst. The prizes were awarded as follows: Trumpets: Mr. Cato 1, Mr. Gauntlett 2. Trumpets: Mrs. C. F. Johnston 1. Incomparabilis: Mr. Ca J o 1, Mr. Gauntlett 2. Yellow Trumpet: Mrs. Johnston 1 and 2. Bi-colour Trumpet: Mrs. Young 1 and 2. Incomparabilis: Mrs. Young 1. Incomparabilis: Mrs. Johnston 1. Leedsii: Mr. Cato 1 and 2. Tazetta: Mrs. Johnston 1, Mrs. Mcßae 2. Double: Mrs. Mcßae 1, Mr. Cato 2. Novice Trumpet: Mrs. Barraud 1. Novice Leedsii: Delcie Davies 1. Red Centre: Mrs Rochefort 1. Freezias: Mrs. Johnston 1. Anemones: Weldon 1, Mrs. Weldon 2. Primroses: Miss Terry 1. Collection of Spring Flowers: Mrs. Mcßae 1. Bowl of Violets: Mrs. Terry 1, Mrs. Ward 2. Collection of Cyclamen: Mrs. Terry 1. Bowl of Snowflakes: Delcie Davies 1, Mrs. Ward 2. Rhododendron: Mrs. Johnston 1. Flowering Shrub: Mrs. Rochfort 1 and 2. Best Flower: Mrs. Young 1, Mrs. Weldon 2. Photograph, Etc. Child Study: Delcie Davies 1 and 2. Landscape: Mrs. Davies 1, Mrs. Ward 2. Animal Study: Mrs. Davey 1, Delcie Davies 2. Best Scene Painting: Delcie Davies 1 and 2. Best Etching: Githa Higgie 1, Jill Gould 2. Pen and Ink Sketch: Githa Higgie 1, J. Bremner 2. Pastel: Mrs. Davies 1, Mrs. Tibbet 2. Competitions. Cushion: Mrs. Gordon Davy. Cake: Bernice Hodson, Nightdress: J. Makin. Stewards: The produce stall was managed by Mesdames Davy and Webster; the sewing stall by Mrs. Johnston; the sweets by Misses Doreen Johnston and Nell Jackson, while Mesdames Jackson, Larsen, Dewsnap and Hall ran the afternoon tea.

Returned Soldiers' Association.

The monthly meeting of the Pio Pio sub-branch of the Association was held in the Rest Room on Tuesday, 10th inst. A good muster of members sat under the presidency of Mr. Albert Morris. The discussion arising out of the month's correspondence centred round the effect upon returned men with a soldiers' settlement mortgage of the budgetary system under the Final Adjustment Act as administered by the Mortgage Corporation. There seemed to be some difference of opinion of the interpretation of some of the regulations. Mr. Crocombe read correspondence from the member for the district on the matter. It was decided to co-operate with a sister branch at Aria and send two delegates to Hamilton in the near future when the whole matter would be discussed at a meeting of the District' Council.

The secretary was authorised to purchase through suitable channels two headstones for the graves of returned men in the Pio Pio cemetery. Business concluded, the members adjourned for supper and talk. Later the card tables became popular.

ARAPAE

(Own .Correspondent.)

The annual meeting of the Arapae Tennis Club was held in the hall on September 14th, there being a fair attendance. The balance sheet disclosed a substantial credit, the revenue being made up, members' subscriptions £6 17s 6d; dances and raffle £2O 7s BJd; and the expenses were £ll 9s 6d, leaving a credit of £ls 15s B|d.

I With a membership of 40 the club had a most successful year, the younger members gaining much experience and improving accordingly. The election of officers for the ensuing year was as follows:—Chairman, Mr. E. W. Stead; secretary, Mr. J. McDonald; committee, Misses E. and A. Weir, Messrs. R. Crombie and R. Allison with power to add. On the motion of Mr. Allison, senr. it was decided to pay travelling expenses out of club funds. It was also recommended that the committee go into the matter of tarsealing of court. The club is to hold a working bee on the court on the 22nd to put it in playing order for the opening day, September 29th. At a meeting of the hall committee

it was decided to hold a dance on Saturday, 28th, when a good time will be extended to its patrons. A most delightful local party was given by Mrs. Allison at her residence, "Danebank," last Friday evening. The younger set danced to the music played by Miss Trembath and the wireless and played games, while Mr. and Mrs. Allison entertained the adult members of the party. A very dainty supper was served, and the evening concluded when Miss M. Early had passed a hearty vote of thanks on behalf of all present for the jolly evening.