PERSONAL PARS.

Northern Advocate, 12 August 1932, Page 8

PERSONAL PARS.

IN TOWN AND OUT,

Mr and Mrs C. G. Stoeklev, Sen., and their daughter Kathleen returned home during the week-end after a fortnight’s holiday in Auckland.

Mrs J. Hamilton, Jun., is enjoying a holiday in Russell. Miss Molly Mitchell accompanied by Miss E. Waterman, of Whangarel, left by car on Tuesday for a short holiday in the eitv.

Air Alex. Alaekie returned home last Wednesday after a three months’ course at the Massey Agricultural College, Palmerston North.

Airs J. Lawson arrived home on Sat urday by express from Auckland.

Air and Airs S. Pearson returned from Auckland on Saturday, after having attended the funeral of their brother-in-law.

Air E. J. D. AlcDonald, of the Post Office staff, resumes duty on Alonday after a month’s vacation.

Aliss J. Smith is home from work for a few days, suffering from an attack of tonsilitis.

LODGE AFFAIRS

ODDFELLOWSHIP

VISIT TO KAWAKAWA

On Tuesday night, members of the Ngatoa Rcbekah Lodge, Hikurangi, as well as representatives of the- Aloha Rebekah Lodge, Whangarei, journeyed to Kawak'awa by bus and car, to attends social, prior to which a meeting was held to ascertain the possibility of establishing a branch of the Rebekah order in the northern town.

The inclemency of the weather militated against a pleasant trip, but the visitors were met by a large gathering of Kawakawa brethren and lady friends on arrival, and a meeting, which proved very interesting, was held in the supper room.

An address on the aims and objects of the Rebekah branch of the Order was delivered by P.D.D.G.AI., Bro. B. J. Hardie, Grand Lodge representative. Addresses wore also given by P.N.G., Sisters Carrington, of Whangarei, and Cossill, of Hikurangi.

It was decided to convene a meeting of the Kawakawa ladies immediately with the object of taking preliminary steps to form a Rebekah lodge in the northern town.

At the conclusion of the meeting a social and dance was held, during which Brother A. AlcCready, P.N.G., of Kawakawa, moved a vote of thanks to all who had attended and to those who had addressed the meeting. The visitors unanimously agreed that a very enjoyable time had been spent.

INDOOR BOWLING,

TOURNEY CONTINUED,

PLAYING NIGHT ALTERED,

The indoor bowling tournament under the auspices of the Hikurangi Friendly Societies was continued in the Presbyterian Hall on Alonday night, .when three games were played. Results were as follows; —Eeehabite B 23, v. Ngatoa B 7; Eeehabite A 15, v. 1.0.0. F. .13; Foresters 21, v. Ngatoa A

At the conclusion of play, a delightful supper, dispensed by the committee, was partaken of.

Commencing tonight, all future games will be played on Friday nights, as this is more convenient to the majority of players.

GOLFING FEAT,

COURSE RECORD BROKEN,

A well-known sport of Hikurangi, playing golf on the local course over the week-end, lowered the course record by two strokes.

His pride in accomplishing such a rare achievement prompted him to “do the amiable’’ for his club mates, following the usual custom.

UNDER UNION RULES,

HIKURANGI PLAY HORA HORA,

FOURTH GRADE FINAL.

Tomorrow will bo a big day in Hikurangi Rugby circles. A Harding Shield game between Whangarei and Alangonui on Rugby Park, Whangarei, will undoubtedly create considerable local interest, as five Hikurangi players are included in the Whangarei representative team.

The Hikurangi seniors are also set down to play Hora Hora, on Rugby Park No. 2, at 1.30 p.m. in continuation of the knock-out competition, and with several of their best men included in the Shield team, will bo unable to field their strongest side. However, a full complement has been made up, and Hikurangi supporters have faith in the Red and Blacks’ chances.

The following team has been selected for tomorrow’s game: —Rarity, Cairns, Boehrc, Carnae, Laurie, J. Hamilton, A. Hamilton, AlcTmies, Dobbs, AlcKenzie, Saunders, David, Dickson, Steers and Redwood. Hikurangi’s fourth graders also play tomorrow, being scheduled to meet High School in the final, of the competition. With the seniors well on the way to victory in their division, the younger contingent are sure to strive to uphold the good name of Hikurangi Rugby. The expectations are that tomorrow should see the fourth grade championship safely vested in Hikurangi. Hikurangi will be 'represented by fifteen selected from the following. N. Gibson, R. Nurse, G. Cunningham, G. Stewart, B. Alartin, J. Campbell, C. Alartin, S. Donnelly, C. Ward, H. Newby, Rix, T. Corncss, J. Corness, J. Christie, P. AVilson, Finlayson, J. Harris, J. Hawkins and G. Davies.

THE 13-A-SIDE CODE,

TOAIORROW’S FIXTURES,

ATAORI-PAKEHA AIATCH

The return match between the Northland Alaori representative team and P.akcha representatives is scheduled for tomorrow, and is to be played at Kensington Park, Whangarei, at 3 p.m.

In the Pakeha team, eight of the selector’s choice- hail from the two local clubs, Whalca-AVaro and Hikurangi, while in the- Alaori team, five locals arc engaged, and one is included in the emergency list.

In the junior division, Whaka-Waro arc billed to meet Towai on the latter’s ground at 3 p.m., and on recent form should be successful in notching another win. The local thirteen will be selected from the following players, who are requested to leave Ansell’s shop at 1.45 p.m. Those from AVhakapara are to bo ready to leave AVhakapara at 1.30 p.m.—W. Thompson, T. Tokl, T. Gardner, J. Berghan, J. and D. Codling, AV. and R. McKinley, A. Rix, R. Graham, G. Finlayson, C. O’Hagan, A. Longlands, W. Buchanan and A, Ackers.

TRIP TO AUCKLAND,

ARRANGEMENTS BEING FINALISED.

The Hikurgngi Rugby League Club is endeavouring to. arrange with the Richmond Club of Auckland for a game in the city on August 20.

It had been the wish of the local club to pi ay-f he game as a curtainraiser to the third test between the Englishmen and New Zealand, but word has been received that this desire cannot be fulfilled. However, a game oh the Domain was submitted for the club’s consideration, but d final decision has not yet been reached.

HOMING PIGEON CLUB,

RACE FROAI HELENSVILLE

AIcILROY AND NEILL SUCCESSFUL.

The Hikurangi Homing Pigeon Club held a race, confined to yearlings, from Heleusville last Saturday, in which 14S birds participated. A splendid velocity was put up by the contestants, who went very close to breaking the Australasian record set by this chib about twelve months ago.

A tail wind, witli showers intervening—although these could not have- interfered with the birds very muehr—was experienced on the journey. Practically every member was caught off his guard in not expecting their contestants so soon, and no one was cm the lookout for them.

ThO' race, which was for a trophy donated by one- of the local gentlemeai whose generosity is well-known in sporting -spheres in which he takes an interest, was Avon by the entrant of Alessrs Mellroy and Neill. This is their first success ami as the •season has only just begun, it should uot be long before they notch another. Air H. Codlin’s bird again flow prominently. The race resulted as follows:

Alcllroy and Neill’s Reward, 1007 yards per minute, 1.

E. Gilboy’s Poppy, IffiiO yards per minute, 2.

R. Laurie’s Jewel, 1050.!) yards -per minute, 3. H, Codlin’s Royal Day, IffiW.3 yards per minute, 4. Tomorrow will see the start of the yearling average, when the birds will be liberated at II a.m. at Papaku.ta.