Apiti

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6900, 4 May 1929, Page 11

Apiti

From Our Own Correspondent. On Monday evening the Methodist Sunday school celebrated their anniversary by producing a particularly good concert. The performers were the Methodist Sunday school girls and Miss Pratt’s Junior Bible Class. Preeminent among the excellent performers was Miss E. Harland, who acted the part of the young wife in the playette “The Young Wife’s Debts,’’ produced by the junior girls. Miss E. Osborne and Miss Pratt supplied the accompaniments. Mr Wilson, who presided, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the organisers, Miss Osborne, Miss Digby and Miss Pratt. Tuesday night* at the Oddfellows Hall, the usual weekly euchre tournament in aid of the Apiti Tennis Club was held. Mrs. Schmidt was successful in gaining Erst prize for the ladies, and Mr A. R. McNac for the men. Mr T. Kennedy succeeded in obtaining the consolation prize. A Masonic'banquet was held in the Town hall.

A very interesting hockey match between Rangiwahia and Apiti was played on Wednesday. The game was very open and fast, and a kindly feeling was displayed all through. Both sides attacked frequently, but a lack of completion to these attacks resulted in Apiti being defeated by 3 points to nil. Both teams contained several new members who were totally inexperienced in match play. Although this, is to be greatly' deprecated, yet it is a.state which can only be remedied by . practice. The visiting team was afterwards entertained to a dainty afternoon tea. Owing largely to prevalence of elections this township has during the last week or so had quite a metropolitan aspect. There is a marked spirit of enthusi-

am among the candidates for the seats on the various local bodies. The nominations for positions on the Pohangina Rabbit Board have been published and the election will materialise on the Bth. The Wellington Harbaur Board election took place on Wednesday. During the last month we have had sivcral visits from the Defence authorities. By their efforts they have succeeded in raising another troop of Mounted Rifles, who departed on Wednesday for their annual weekly camp at Levin. Their loss will bo keenly felt in the football team, but it is anticipated that the beneficial effect of camp life will cause them to excel themselves on their return. The issue of their equipment proved to be a tremendous attraction to the younger generation. Our progressive storekeeper, Mr Richards, has since his arrival, immensely improved his premises by his j up-to-date business methods and the smart appearance of his shop. Now he has further enhanced the business aspect by the erection of two Jiowsers. With copious supplies of oil a'nd benzine at the store and the factory office, motorists are well catered for. A very successful dance held in the Utiwai hall on Wednesday was attended by a number of Apiti residents. Surprise' parties are at present finding considerable favour in the public eye. Very successful ones were held a*. Mr W. McKay’s and Mr R. Osborne’s.

Mr Kearney, who is at present an inmate of the Palmerston North Hospital, is progressing satisfactorily, as is also Mr H. Osborne, who suffered an injury to his hand. On Thursday the Apiti school • was visited by the chief inspector, Mr. Crawford. Economic pressure and the inclemency of the weather has been the cause of a reduction in the milk supply. Soro throats and colds have been

somewhat frequent among the inhabitants. 'Mr Cameron, our local movie proprietor, is to be commended in installing heating apparatus in the town hall. At present Mrs. A. R. McNae and Mrs. D. C. Buckman, aro holidaymaking in Wairarapa.