Tokomaru

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 141, 17 June 1936, Page 3

Tokomaru

From Our Own Correspondent. A pins pong match played recently between a team from Opiki and Tokoinaru, resulted -In a win for the visitors.. The total of the games was Opiki 21, Tokoxnaru 11. Thel detailed results are as follow, Opiki players being mentioned first in each case.:— A. Hodgson beat C. Free 31—26, A. Free 31—15, Mrs. Stott 31—23, L. Tregiii 31—19, lost to M. Claridgo 29—31. J. Gosling beat Claridge 32—30, A. Free 31—29, Mrs. Stott 32—30, S. Free 31—28, lost to C. Free 26—31. B. Edmondson beat Mrs. Stott 31 —12, S. Free 31—16, Trigell 31—25, lost to C. Free 28—31, Claridge 21—31, A. Free 28—31. ... K. Carr beat Claridge 31 —25, Mrs. Stott 31—29, S. Free 31—28, Trigell 31—16, lost to C. Free 30—32. A. Simpson beat S. Free 31—25,.-’ Mrs. Stott 31—24, Trigeil 31—29, lost to C. Free 24—31, Claridge 23—31, A. Free 22—31. L. Simpson beat A. Free 31 —26, S. Free 31—28, TiigelT 33—31. C. Free 31—29, Claridge 31—29, Mrs. Stott 31—25. # School Affairs.

The first monthly meeting of the newly elected school committee was held last week, members present being Air. R.- W. Guy (chairman), Mr. L.-Jamieson, .Mr. in. J. White, Mr. S. Ryder ana Air. S. D. Lloyd (secretary). The headmaster rer ported that the present, roll, numbered 76, that the wood-shed is well stocked with firewood for tne winter; and-cocoa is now being provided for the children at midday. The chairman reported that several repairs to-tlie scliooj had 6eeA carried out. Mr.” Tl Ryder'was appointed to act as delegate to the Shannon Dental Clinic. The final of a series of dances organised by members of the tennis club, was held in the- hall--recently,;-and proved to be a huge success'fiotli' socially and financially. An orchestra from Levin supplied excellent music and visitors were present from all the surrounding districts. A Monte Carlo waltz was won by Air. H. , Alason and Airs. Cooper. Air. A. Williams was a very efficient AI-C. The fortnightly meeting of tiro Lind Lodge of Druids was held on Wednesday night, Sister R. Griffiths presiding over a very good attendance of members. Visitors were welcomed from Oroua, Acorn and Alanawatu Lodges, and an official visit was paid by District President Bro. Drake. Installation of officers took place, the following members being installed • into their various positions by the District President, assisted by the AI.C., p.D.P. Bro. Titcombe; A.D., Bro. S. Lloyd; J.P.A., Sister R. Griffith; V.A., Bro. H. Alason; Secy., Bro. AI. Griffith; 1.G., Bro.*: B.t Alason; 0.G., Bro. C. Osman; A.D.B’s, Bro. C. Williams and Sister G. Lloyd; V.A.B’s, Bro. C. Free and Bro. A. Williams; Alin. Secy., Sis. G. Osman; pianist. Sis. E. Atkinson. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the D.P, for the capable way in which he carried out the Installation... ceremony. P.A. Bro. Osman reported on the recent visit paid to the Shannon Loc&e. One new member was initiated into the Order. After dodge closed a practice was held by

the team taking part in a ritual : contest at Pahiatua next week. Supper was served by the Sisters and dancing and games were indulged in till a late hour. Tho continued dry spell caused much concern among the housewives who depended on tanks for the water supply, and the rainfall early in the week was very welcome. , The strip of bitumen laid down in front of' the public hall is greatly appreciated by hall patrons, and the committee is to be. congratulated on having this work d °The tennis courts have recently been top-dressed, and aro now in excellent condition.