RONGOTEA.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XLIV, Issue 681, 14 April 1923, Page 10

RONGOTEA.

ANGLICAN CHURCH SALE OF WORK

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

The animal sale of work in connection "'itli the local Anglican Church was held on Tuesday last in the Coronation .Hull, there being a large attendance. The function was formally opened by the vicar (Rev. W, S. Tremaine), who spoke briefly oj the growing popularity of these functions, largely duo to undisputed quality of the goods sold in previous years. The sale was successfully carried on in the evening, when again there was a largo number of people present. As a result of the sale (lie church funds will benefit considerably.

The following were in charge of the various stalls and worked assiduously in the church’s interest: —Bran tub, Mesdaines Boswell and Heath; jumble stall, Alesdames Smith and Daft or; hoop-la, Mrs Rose, Misses McKelvie, Rose and Hansen; fancy stall, Mesdaines Ransom. Scott and Gardner; produce, Mesdaines (.Toucher and Tease; lolly stall, Mrs Wright. Misses Bower and Tease; post office, Misses Y. Hobbs and G. Lithgow; tea rooms, Mesdames Bower, Snndercock, Illingworth, P. Dixon. Misses Burgess, Gloyn, Ransom and Mrs Newly. The result of the various competitions were as follow, the persons in charge being shown in parentheses: —Cake (Mrs A. Burgos and Mrs R. Ransom), Mrs Rose guessed correct weight, 91b lloz; peas in bottle (Miss E. Burges), tie between Miss Hobbs and Miss Scott, Miss Hobbs winning as the result of a draw; nail driving (Misses Gardner, Knight, Bnrne and Messrs Boswell Bros.), Mrs A. Burges and Mr L, Lowe; hobby horse (Miss Smith), the vicar guessed the right name (Prince); candle lighting (Mrs Woolford), lie between Miss Smith and Miss A. Burges, Miss Burges winning as the result of a draw; tea tray (Miss Smith and Miss Davidson), won by R. Lind; beads (Miss V. Hobbs), Mrs P. Dixon guessed the correct number (176); dolls dress (Mrs lleaili), Mrs R, Boswell guessed the right name (Susan); sheep guessing (Messrs Boswell Bros.), Air R. Boswell guessed the correct weight; baby show (six months and under), tie between Airs D, Young’s and Mrs Tremaine’s infants. The committee wish to thank all who donated trophies and assisted generally iu making' the gathering the undoubted success it was.

On Tuesday evening a large number of football enthusiast.?, attended ft meeting in Hr Howell’s premises, the idea being to form a club locally, to play in the Te Kuwait In ion. There were 35 present. Hr C. Higgins \yas voted to the chair. It was unanimously decided to form a club, to be called the Rongotea Football Club, The election of uflice-bearcrs for the ensuing year was then proceeded with and resulted as follows Patron,-Dr. F. Watson; president, Hr A. Oust; club captain, Mr H, E. Howell; vice-captain. Mr A. Whitehousej secretary, .Air 11. K. I lowed. A number of vice-presidents were also elected. It was decided to put a junior team in the competition for the first season, and the club colour:, are to bo all black. A strong working eommitice was also elected, while the selection committee will bo chosen at another mooting. It was decided to lb; tho membership fee at ss, with the right of making a further levy in the event of funds being insufficient. A vote of thanks to the chair closed (ho meeting.

A general meeting of returned soldiers and the general public was held in the Coronation Hall to make arrangements to commemorate Anrac Hay, there being a large attendance. A strong committee was formed with Air W. J. Smith as chairman, and Hr C. W. Higgins as secretary. It was decided to hold the service the same us in previous years. Invitations have been sent to several well-known speakers to deliver addresses on the day. It was resolved that the surrounding schools should combine, the children to help generally in the sale of poppies. Following are the scores for the local Miniature "Rifle Club’s weekly shoot, held on .Monday: —Class A: H. Ross, 65-6/ (hep. 6) 157; K. Arnott, 1 68-66 (2) 136; W. Foster. 65-57 (4) 136; A. Jessop, 69-66 (scr.) 135; T. Rlaxlaml, 67-64 (3) 154; 11. Biasland, 63-65 (21 133; J. Haller, 65-67,(1) 133; F. Hogg, 55-67 (scr.) 132; T. Wright, 5967 (5) 129; C. Fox, 64-51 (4) 119. Class I!: A. Connelly, 65 66 (3) 153; L. Knight, 63-65 (1) 129; P. Mathoson. 61-64 (scr.) 125; A. Lancaster, 59-57 (6) 122; C. Hunt, 6*o-60 (scr.) 120; (’. t'owan, 65-50 (1) 116; A. Fades, 57-47 (1) 105: \\. Lancaster, 45-41 (5)

A football match was played on the school grounds on Wednesday last between the Rongotea Football C'Jub and a combined (Hen Oroua and Kaimataran team, resulting in a drawn game, nine points all. Being the first match of the season, with the idea of getting the players into practice for the club lixlures to commence on the 28th inst., the game, although not lacking spirit and enthusiasm, was not productive of brilliancy on either side, though there was some good individual play in both teams. Whitchouse being very prominent for ilii' home side, while Dixon and Wood-gai-e did good work for (lie combined team. The spectators were unexpectedly surprised hv the sound defence of the lighter home fifteen (a young team just formed) against the onslaughts of the heavier combined fifteen. At the call of half-time no score had been registered. On the recommencement of play, the visitors attacked strongly and were rewarded with an unconverted try. The home team then rallied and soon afterwards crossed their opponent’s line, the attempt to add the major points failing. Outer, as the result of a penalty, Whilehouse (Rongotea) placed the ball between the posts, thus giving Rongotea the lead. However, Glen Oroua again attacked and were able to score from a scrum on_ the line. After up and down play the visitors again crossed the line by fast following up after a lucky kick and scored, the try being unconverted". Just on the call of time Rongotea made a spirited attack and scored, the kick at goal falling. The game thus ended Rongotea 9, combined 9. A. Whitehouse and J. Griffith were responsible for the points on the Rongotea side, while L, Watkins, T. Dixon and B. Algor scored for the combined team. We are pleased to learn that Air J. It. Clausen, of Kaunatarau, has been able to return home after his recent illness. Air R. Mathescn (manager of (he local dairy factory) and Airs Mathesen have returned after a very enjoyable fortnight’s holiday in the South Island.