Kimbolton

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 44, 22 February 1936, Page 11

Kimbolton

From Our Own Correspondent. District Nurse. On Thursday, March 12, representatives of. the Palmerston North Hospital Board will meet members of the Kiwitea County Council and settlers at Kimbolton to discuss the matter of the district nurse’s services being fully utilised. It is most essential that the nurse be retained, as she can be called at any time of the day or night not only in Kimbolton but also to Rangiwahia and Apitl, at a very moderate fee. Many people do not know, or avail themselves of this valuable service, and therefore do not know what they are losing at her departure. The settlers are earnestly requested to attend this vitally important meeting to prevent a serious loss to the district. Tennis Match. On Wednesday last the second match was played for the Haythorne Cup on the local courts resulting in a win for Kimbolton by 14 sets to 10. In the following details Apiti Club players are mentioned first:— < Men's singles: D. Kearney beat T. D. Thompson 14—12, R. Prince lost to G. Hamilton 5—7, C. Osborne lost to J. Hansen 4—G, E. Schmidt lost to H. Udy 5 7, J. Swift beat H. Trewin 6—3, Gubbins beat R. Davies G—3. Ladies’ singles: Miss L. Osborne lost to Mrs R. Beard I—G, Miss M. Osborne lost to Miss M. Calder B—lo, Mrs McNae beat Mrs Haythorne 7—5, Mrs E. Clifton lost to Miss V. Drewett 3—6, Miss P. Swift lost to Miss R. Dorward 4—6, Mrs Hooper lost to Miss B. Barry 2—6. Men’s doubles: D. Kearney and R. Prince lost to T. D. Thompson and H. Udy 4—6, C. Osborne and E. Schmidt beat G. Hamilton and .1. Hansen G—2, J. Swift and Gubbins beat T. Frewin and R. Davies G—4. Ladies’ doubles: Misses M. and L. Osborne lost to Mrs Beard and Miss Calder O—G, Mesdames McNae and Clifton lost to Mrs Haythorne and Miss Drewett 2—6, Miss Swift and Mrs Hooper lost to Miss Dorward and Miss Barry 4—G. Combined doubles: Miss L. Osborne and D. Kearney lost to Mrs Beard and T. D. Thompson (1 —8, Miss M. Osborne and R. Prince beat Mrs Haythorne and G. Hamilton 7—5, Mrs McNae and C. Osborne lost to Miss Calder and J. Hansen 2—G, Mrs Clifton and E. Schmidt beat Miss Drewett and H. Udy 7-—5, Mrs Hooper and J. Swift beat Miss Dorward and H. Trewin G—3, Miss Swift and Gubbins beat Miss Barry and R. Davies 6

i Apiti, 10 sets, 121 games; Kimbolton, 11 ' sets, 132 games. Members of the Kimbolton Club jour* neyed to Rangiwahia on Saturday and played their third match for the Haythorne Cup resulting in a win for Kimbolton by 16 sets to eight. 1.0.0.F.M.U. Bro. James Gerlte, N.G., presided over a record attendance of members and visitors from .Loyal Manawatu. Marton and Manchester lodges and in extending a hearty welcome to visitors (whicli was carried with full Lodge honours), the N.G. spoke appreciatively of the hardy souls who braved the elements to be present at the installation, of officers. Suitable replies were made by P.G. Bro. L. Pawson (Manchester), N.G." Bro. Mullaney (Manawatu) and N.G. Bro. Thomas (Marton). An apology was received from P.D.G.M. Bro. Fowler for non-attendance. A hearty welcome to the District Deputy Grand Master, Bro. Rogers, was carried with full Lodge honours. Bro. Rogers suitably replied. On the invitation of the N.G., D.G.M. Bro. Rogers acted as installing officer in installing Bro. D. A. Brown as N.G.. Bro. B. Holmes as V.G., Bro. G. Ritchie as E.S. and Bro. James Gerke as I.P.N.G. for the ensuing term. N.G. Bro. Thomas (Marton), P.G. Bro. Pask (Manchester), N.G. Bro. Muilaney (Manawatu), and P.D.G.M. Bro. Henaghan (Kimbolton) acted as conductors to the various chairs. D.G.M. Bro. Rogers addressed the retiring I.P.N.G. (Bro. Robert Knox junr.), and congratulated him on completing the offices in this Lodge to the evident satisfaction of every member of the Lodge. The following were elected to the minor chairs: Bro. Pentney, Warden; Bro. Gunning, Guardian; Bro. Stackhouse, R.S.N.G.; Bro. Loudon, L.S.N.G.; Bro. Hansen, R.S.V.G.; Bro. Jensen, L.S.V.G. Bro. Beard complimented Bro. and Sister Henaghan on the attendance in spite of the great distance they had to travel. Bro, Henaghan suitably replied. Invitations from Loyal Marton and Manchester Lodges to attend their installation of officers; also from Loyal Apiti Lodge to attend a dance on the night of the annual conference at Apiti on the 20tli inst., were received. Bro. Hansen presented the balance sheet for the annual picnic which in spite of the postponement, showed a satisfactory credit balance. Supper was served by the Loyal Kimbolton Lodge after which members and visitors indulged in dancing. Bro. G. Ritchie filled the position of M.C. and music was supplied by Bros. Hansen and Young. Oddfellows’ Picnic.

The combined liimboiton and Apiti Lodges held their annual picnic during the week-end at Mr Loudon’s ford under ideal weather conditions. The committee has every reason to feel very satisfied with the function and it was extremely gratifying to see such a large attendance. All entered into the spirit of the gathering and enjoyed a memorable day’s outing amid the, beauty of the river and native bush. Although the preparation for the picnic involved an immense amount of work, especially on the part of the joint secretaries, Messrs W. J. Hansen and V W. Loudon, every member of the committee was amply repaid for his efforts by the happy expressions to be seen on the faces of the children. The committee is very grateful to Mr h rank Loudon for the manner in winch he had prepared the grounds for the races, etc. The following were the committee: Messrs M. Jacobs, E. Schmidt, R. Cave, R Knox junr., J. Gerke and J. W. Hansen and W. A. S. London (joint secretaries). Results of races were as follows: Boys 9-12 yrs, Hogan 1, London 2, Prujean 3; girls 9-12 yrs, Joyce White 1, R. Muir 2, F. Buckman 3; boys 12-15 yrs, Davis 1, Kearney 2, White 3; girls 12-15 yrs N,. Waugh 1, P. Haythorne 2, J. White 3; single ladies, Miss Kearney 1, Miss Follington 2, Miss M. McKay 3; single men, J. McKenzie 1, I. Galloway T. Kearney 3; married ladies, Mrs London 1, Mrs Muir 2, Mrs Haythorne 3; married men, H. Harris 1, F. Munro 2, relay race, Apiti Lodge 1; sheep guessing, D. Waugh; lamb guessing, Syd Gunning; chain stepping, L. Doughty: rifle range, D. Kearney (possible 15) 1, A. Stackhouse 2 - tug-of-war, Dennis Jensen’s team 1. Valedictory.

A pleasant function took place at the Bluff Road School on Friday afternoon when parents and friends met to hid farewell to Miss L. Spence, who has been transferred to Rongotea. Mr Haythorne (chairman) expressed regret at losing the services of Miss Spence and_ wished her every success in her new position. Little Joy Cocks presented Miss Spence with a vanity set as a small token from her pupils. Afternoon tea was served and the singing of “For She’s a Jolly Good Fellow” brought an enjoyable afternoon to a close. , _ , Persnal and General. The friends of Mr Jim Beard of Peep-O’-Day, will regret to hear he is an inmate of a private hospital in Palmerston North having been operated on for appendicitis. Mrs R. Richardson is spending a holiday at Wanganui. A garden party will be held on Saturday, 29th inst. at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. C. Murray, proceeds in aid of Domain Board funds.