Foxton

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 75, 30 March 1936, Page 2

Foxton

From Our Own Correspondent. Tennis Dance.

An enjoyable dance was held under the auspices of tho Foxton Tennis Club on Thursday evening. ' Free buses which ran from Palmerston North and Levin were well-patronised, and the - large crowd present spent a thoroughly happy time. Novelty dances were won by tn'e follow-ing;-Spot dance, Mr* H. Graham (Levin) and Miss E. Ellers; Monte Carlo, Mr. Patterson and Aliss J. itoiri. . The duties of M's.C. were carried out by Alessrs. A. Anderson and B. Collins, and extras lor dancing, were played by Mr., B. Spring. The club wishes to express its sincere thanks to Airs. J. Walls for the use of her piano, and Air. W. D. Neville, who acted us doorkeeper. The committee responsible for tne arrangements of the dance were Alisses B. Tnompson (secretary), who wore blue floral georgette; B. Hunt, maize crinkle satin; j. Francis, pink tarfeta; It. Tnane, pink silk crepe; Alessrs. B. Collins, A. Anderson and It. Bead. Others present were Aliss.es A. Mark (Levin), pink and black velvet; B. Smith (Levin), lemon taffeta; "B. " Gotz (Atanawatu Heads), apricot net; V. , Bolarolf, black velvet, and salmon flora) tnarucaiu; N. BotaroJl’, dusty pink vandyke cloque; J. Itoiri, floral marocani; J. Allan (Palmerston North), black sand crepe; Al. Turner (Palmerston' North), apricot sand crepe; E. Dyer (Palmerston North), red sand crepe; A. Boggs (Palmerston North), black satin; 1. Gay, black velvet; V. Sutton, red velvet anu silver lame; 1. Patterson, blue French crepe with silver trimmings; 1. Neville, biuo sill! taileta, black velvet cape;, l. Shaw, black velvet; ri. lluids, pink English suede; J. Barry, pink velvet; it. Wasson (Palmerston North), red marocani; A. Jonnston (Palmerston Norm), black satin and georgette; Al. Dyer (Palmerston North), pink georgette and silvui lame; D. AlcKinstry. iLevln), pink and black georgette; Ti. Sohriber tßevin), black panne veivet; E. Biers, pfiik marocani; 1. Baker, floral marocani; d. Brown, black satin and black velvet coatee; Al. Symons, pink crinkle satin; N. Woods, pmk crinkle crepe witn diamante trimmings; 1. Devonshire (Alaronri;, vioiet blue crepe; J. Barron, puut murucain; l. Gotz (Alanawatu Heads), floral organdie, A. Barron, pink cape-sinc and black velvet; Al. Thynne, pmk crinkle crepe; Al. Barron, orange plaid tal'teta; F. McKenzie, witite silk crepe; u. Saveli, green and lemon floral voile; W. epoch, uiue floral voue. Tno competition ior the box'of onocoiates was won oy Mrs. G. Tl. Symons. ui„ma Uu-cie. Mrs. V/. Al. Thomas presided over the annual meeting of tho Foxton Drama Uircio of tne iucul Women s Institute which was held at the residence or Airs! Tromas, Park street. xUsu present were Aiesuumes D. It. Barron, K. N. Speirs, .J. X. Edwards, and Misses G. Alien and M. uarron. Apologies lor absence were received from Mrs. it. Byne, and Misses D. Pillar, J. Thynne and J. Barron. A letter was received from the ilangiutu Womens Institute, asking the local drama circle to contribute a one-act piuy and lour items at the Institute birthday party, to be held at ltangiolu on April 2»i. It was decided to arrange for iho items as requested. Xho resignation oi (ho secretary, Aliss LT. Thomson, who has left tho district, was received with regret. The officers for the ensuing year were elected us follows: President, Airs. D. K. Barron; secretary, Airs. It. N. Speirs. Airs. Barron referred to. the excellent services rendered by the retiring president (Mrs. W. Al. Thomas) during the past year and to the capable manner in which she had carried out rer numerous duties. A vote of thanks lo Airs. Thomas was carried by acclamation. t-oxton Football Club. Air. F. Robinson (prcsiuchtj presided over the annual general meeting of the Foxton Football Club. The election of officers for Uio ensuing year resulted as follows: Patron. Air. C. B. Hunter, AI.P.; president, All*. Harold Read; vice-presi-dents, Alessrs. J. Walls, R. Cochrane, F. Robinson, K. Deßidder, S. .Matter, B. Walls, it. fcSinuil, L. AieAllister and A. East; delegates lo union. Alessrs. H. Read, G. F. Walls, F. Robinson, C. Rand and V. Husband; secretary, Air. \V. Baker; delegate for management committee of tiio H.K.U., Air. H. lteau; committee, Alessrs.. G. F, Walls, 11, iteau, F. Robinson, V. Husband, CV Rand, W. Andresen, W, Howe and D. EUwood. it was decided that the club should play two grades and that senior and junior teams' ue entered for the competitions. Air. P. j. Barry was appointed senior, coach and Air. W. Ho wo 'junior coacn-. iviui Mr. W... ■U. Thomas as assistant couch. It was resolved to set up a ladies’ committee, and tne tullowiug were nominated. Alesdames i-. Robinsoil, Bills, c. Coley. J- AJaddeu, -w. Ross, x.. Thompson „ird 11. Reuu. Votes oi tuaiiks were accorded the retiring - president and secretary lor past services. Air. r . Robinson made reference to the action of the ilorownonua itugoy Union iu refusing to recognise ti. Holden's claim for insurance. This player, said Air. Uuoiiison, paid his insurance to the local delegate before going on to tiio field and in the match ho was injured and as a result was under tue doctor's caro for a considerable time. A receipt hau Been issued tor the insurance and in view of tins All. Robinson considered that (lie union, in refusing recognition of the claim, had treated tiio -player most unfairly and that the ciub should.not allow the matter to drop. Air. Robinson’s re'marks were endorsed by oilier speakers and it was decided to recommend 'the committee to lake the matter up. Harvest Thanksgiving. Iu connection wilii the local .Methodist Cluirca harvest thanksgiving celebrations, a harvest sale ..was neld on Tuesday afternoon, wnen members of the ladies' guild conducted a -stall laden with produce. sweets, cakes, etc. During the afternoon, solos were rendered by Alesdames J.'T. Edwards and J. F. Riches, the accompaniments being played by Airs. R. N. Speirs. A deck quoit competition was won by Aliss J. Voung. Personal. Aliss K. Ilooro is at present spending a holiday on Kapiti Island. Air. and Airs. J. Atairs, who have been visiting Foxton and Paraparauniu, have returned to Ruaketure. Air. R. Koure nils returned to Foxton froin Taupo. Air. H. Goetz, of Alanawatu Heads, is at present deep-sea fishing at Aiayor Island', Tuurauga.