Sandon

Manawatu Times, Volume 63, Issue 64, 17 March 1938, Page 4

Sandon

From Our "Own Correspondei* v . Proposed Improvements to Hall,

A well attended meeting of tne various orgryiisations was held to discuss proposalsc ’for extending the east wall of the main hall a further nine feet. Mr J. C. Fagan presided and the following organisations were represented: Women’s Institute, Plunket Society, Table Tennis Club, Miniature Rifle Club, Football Club, Manawatu County Council Social Committee, Cribbage Club, Sanson branch of the Labour Pary, Old Boys Association, Sports

Club, together with several other individuals interested in the proposal. The chairman outlined the proposals, and stated that Mr Eglinton’s estimate to renew the wall was approximately £IOO. A further

estimate to move the wall back 10 feet and renew lining with timber, plus an

outer wall of iron was estimated to cost £152, or alternatively to finish the whole job in timber at an estimated cost of £176 was supplied by Mr H. V. Bond. Several delegates spoke and gave their personal opinions, but as the meeting had been called hurriedly, considered that the matter should not be finalised until the individual bodies had a little more time to give thought to the matter. Mr Pearce

considered that as it was imperative that the east wall be renewed, the opportunity should be taken to enlarge the hall by moving back the wall as suggested. Mr E. J. Bowater congratulated the hall committee on the excellent work already done but could not agree that more room was necessary, as he considered that with perhaps the exception of one or two occasions in the year, sufficient space was already available. Mr B. Laurence was not of this opinion, and supported the proposal to enlarge the hall. Mr G. Williams asked in the event of the improvements suggested being carried out. would this affect the rentals now being charged. The chairman stated that he did not think the rentals would be increased. Mr D. Leitch suggested a sinking fund being established for a new building, for the future generation; however, it was stated that the Park Board had the scheme in operation. After considerable discussion, the following resolution was carried: ’That this meeting adjourn 'until April 6, in order' to give organisations time (o discuss the proposals and to give definite instructions to their representatives on the question.” It was resolved to invite three delegates from each ihterested body to attend this meeting, and to obtain an estimate for the repair of the existing wall in its standing position. The various organisations are to be supplied with estimated costs for alternative proposals.

Mr Harold Butler, of Hawera, was the week-end guest of Mr and Mrs E. N. Butler. Annual Meeting of Lbour Party. A large and enthusiastic attendance marked-the annual meting of the Sanson branch of the New Zealand Labour Party. Visitors were present from Awahuri and Feilding, including Mr and Mrs (\ L

Hunter, M.P., Mr W. H. Oliver, president of the Manawatu L.R.C., and Mr E. .1. Bowater, secretary of the Manawatu L.R.i • Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: President, Mr D. C. Sanson; hon. secretary, Mr H. Cockburn; assistant secretary, Mr A. Signal. It was decided to hold social functions throughout the year and Mrs A. Signal offered to sponsor the initial one, to be held on Tuesday, March 25. The president and secretary of the Manawatu L.P..C.. congratulated the branch on the sound financial position revealed. At the conclusion of the business addresses were delivered by Messrs Hunter and Oliver. Supper was served by lady members of the branen. Sandon Sports Handicaps.

Mr A. Weston has declared the following handicaps for the gathering on Saturday next, (competitors whose handicaps are not shown have still to be handicapped):— 100 yards, open: Simpson 5 yards, K. G. !oles 6 yards, H. M. Shewan 7, C. J. Mul-

lin 8, A. D. Bush 9, R. Wing 9, G. W. Fisher 10, D. Ralph 10, G. Couchman It, H. Temperton 12, J. E. Rasmussen 12, H. G. Gardner —;, W. Falrburn 12, G. M. Binipson —, M. H. Oram —. 220 yards open: Simpson 12 yards, H. G. Coles 12. H. 51. Shewan 15. U. Wing 17, C. J. MulJin 3 S’, A. D. Bush 16, G. W. Fisher 19, D. Ralph 20, G. Couchman 21, H. Temperlon 24, j; E. Rasmussen 24, W. Fairburn 24, G. M. Simpson —, G. R. Arnott —. 880 yards open: J. A. Miller 55 yards, P. J. Christopher 55, S. Ireland 60. Scott 65, N. I. Pritchard 65, J. Whale 80, M. H. Oram —, V. G. Nix 85, A. W. Button —-. One mile, open: S. J. Christopher 85 yard*. J. A. Miller 110, Scott 120. S. Ireland 120, N. I. Pritchard 125, V. G. Nix 165, J. Whale 160, A. W. Button —. 75 yards (ladies): Mrs V. RolJeraon, scr. Miss A. Gibbs 6 yards, Miss E. M. Mullln 7, Mis P. M. Chalk 7, Miss I. Ellery 10. 100 yards, (ladies): Mrs V. Rollers©* scr. Miss A. Gibbs yards. Miss Mullin .81, Miss Chalk 9J, Miss Ellery 12.