Awahuri

Manawatu Times, Volume 61, Issue 231, 30 September 1936, Page 13

Awahuri

From Our Own Correspondent Native Affairs.

The function promoted by the Te Iwa meeting house committee and held on September it, despite the many counter attractions in the district, proved successful and the committee has muon reason to congratulate Itself on being able to display a substantial credit balance, Vlsiturs from a very wide area patronised the function, which was in the nature of a euchre and dance. To the strains of a professional orchestra, Mr. \V. Ward as ;\I.C. had no difficulty in keeping things swinging, while from the card room came evidence of interesting competitions. Ihe supper arrangements were in the hands of Blesciames G. Knowles and \\. Ward, who left no stone unturned to extend hospitality to the patrons. The card Lourney resulted as follows: Ladies, Blrs. 1. Rodgers (Lulls) 1, Mrs. \V. Knowles (Tiritea) 2; men, Mr. Karison (Awahuri) 1, Mr. Trask (l’almerston North) 2. During the supper adjournment Mr. W. Ward, secretary of the committee, returned thanks, to tne assemblage, for the patronage shown. The result of the framed picture competition was received, the lucky winner being Mr. D. Lurie (Aorangi). Springboks’ Tour,

A large and interesting meeting was held in Kai lwi Pa p. lew days ago when the second quarterly conference of the combined Maori branches of the New Zealand Labour Party eventuated. The conference was presided over by Mr. P.angipouri Marumaru, of Bulls, and among those present were delegates of the Motuiti, Tokorangi, Kauwhata, ltangiotu, Levin, Ngatihuia. Parewanui ana Olmu brunches. The tangata-whenua (hosts) left nothing to he desired in extending a, hearty wcicome and hospitality to the visiting delegates. Among the many resolutions mat were adopted was one referring to tile Springboks’ tour. It was unanimously decided to support the attitude adopted by the Te Arawas. The chairman, Mr. Marumaru, said that the crux of the position was the question oi the colour line and lie failed to see any reason way the South Africans snould display such an altitude towards the inhabitants of a sister Lotninion. Evidence of the colour bar happened when the All Blacks toured Africa when Maoris were not allowed to pliiy in that country. From that, iie said, it was reasonable to assume that the Acw Zeaiand Rugby Union was as much to blame in conceding tne {Springboks’ request. In conclusion, Mr. Marumaru stated that the interest shown towards the Maori ir. the held of sport and in the political arena by the Ola Country, should bo an example anu should be followed as coining from the hub of the British Commonwealth of Nations, School Business. Mr. W. A. Salt presided at a meeting oi the school committee held last Tuesday night. Others present were Messrs. T. Conwell, F. J. Giles, J. C. Christian, W. Ward, secretary, and the teacher. Bliss T. A, G. Keiling. Tnere was a fair attendance at die fortmgiitly series of card tourneys held for the purpose of raising funds tor school requirements last Thursday night. Winners were: Highest scor;, Bliss Humphries 1, Mrs. Humphries 2; men, Mr. if. Hancock 1. Supper was served. Old Pupils’ Association.

Owing lo several counter attractions throughout the district being held on the same night the function promoted by the Awahuri Old Pupils’ Association and lieiu last Thursday night was not so suecesstui as anticipated... However, a very enjoyable time was spent by all. white the novelty dances were keenly contesced. ill tne supper room adjoining the dancing area, a card tournament was in fun swing. Tne duties of IVi.O. were carried out by Mr. i. Butnerianu. The catering was in tne hands oi bus. C. C. Lawrence, wno witn a willing band of helpers had no dimculty m dispensing tne needs oi patrons, a more nappy garnering is difficult to recall to mtna and the association is to be commended on tne cliort. The results of the various competitions were as follows: Card tourney, ladies, Blrs. riaythorne, Cameron's line, 1, miss l. Tail, Kai lwi, 2; men, Blr. J. Aust.n, Awahuri 1 and Blr. L. B. BlcKinnon 2;

trameu picture, Bliss Eliza Ward i, Blrs. E, u. Bond 2; spot waits, Bliss D. Biatthews and .Ur. J. Niohoison; lucky cay Gordons, bLss Bi. Lear and Blr. Wneeier; Monte Carlo, Blrs. C. Lawrence and Blr. Henson tßanson); destiny spot waltz, Btiss Hancock and Mr. K. Wmsker. Mr. H. Bell, Palmerston North, rendered xylophone solos which were much appreciated. At a suitable juncture during the proceedings, the BI.C. on behalf of the association thanked the aisemoiage lor assisting in no small measure towards making the function the successful and happy gathering it was. Women’s institute Concert.

The local biancn of the Women’s Institute Is the author of a bright and entertaining concert which is scheduled for presentation here on the last day of .September. l<‘rom all reports the rehearsals of the various playettes and sketches are going off very well, and patrons cun be assured of one of the finest concerts staged hero by local amateurs. .Mrs. J. N. Lucas, the organiser, is displaying no mean ability in preparing many beginners for their stage debut. Local and General.

To wake up next morning to find that their front gates had been changed or taken off the hinges and turned upside down, was the experience of practically every resident here a tew .days ago. Bveu as far away as .Sanson and fvopane come reports that farmers and others had suffered likewise. Il was roriunaie, however, that no stock wandered out on the highways. Current rumours are that the identity of the miscreants is known.