HIKURANGI TOPICS

Northern Advocate, 14 July 1933, Page 8

HIKURANGI TOPICS

|yBOYS' BRIGADE ACTIVITIES *; * BANQUET. >' -A —C ; 'T"-'.*' - ■■ ■ • '• /» ■ '.V.:* •{ trf/t i*.<, v -. • •••:>.. / ‘ ■ * . UNQUALIFIED SUCCESS.. • V'V-*3V* • : ■ . ' ' ' • ;f’ - ’ •; • p%<r •: i-f ■■; > .? . , vr 'V*-* ■ ■ ■■■■■■■ s ' J, The Hikuiangl / Company, of .the ’JJoys’ Brigade celebrated their official : with an inaugural banquet lalt ’Fnday evening, the whole function proving l an unqualified success and reflecting the greatest -credit on the energetic ladies’ committee under Spark,--and consisting of Mesdames Steel, Steers, Graham, - Raisbeck and Young. • ;; ■ ;; : A' wonderful spread had been prepared and the tables were a delightful eight with their white cloths, gleaming silver candelabra; silverware, glassware and bowls of, violets, mauve sweet peas, and Iceland poppies. The boys, too, were the subject of much favourable comment, in their new uniforms.; Over 60 sat down at the festive board presided oyer by the president of the North Auckland Officers’ Council, Captain the Eev. V. G. Thomas,- with whom were associated the, hon. president of the company, Mr C. B. Gager, Chaplain the EeVy A. Brake, Captain A. Edwards and two officers of the Ist Whangarei Company, And Captain E. Semadeni and two officers -of the Ist Hikurangi Company of the Girl Guides and a good number of parents and'friends. The following toasts were honoured: - “The King”;“The Church,” proposed by/ Lieutenant J. Pomfrett and to by the . Eev. A. Drake; 11 The Boys ’ Brigade, J ’ proposed by Mr C. B, Gager and.’responded to by Captains Edwards-.and Thomas; “The Parents,’’.proposed by Mr C. Beaver and responded to by Mrs Spark; ‘ ‘ The Girl Guides,’ ’ proposed by Lieutenant . P. Spark And responded to by Captain B;?iSexnadbrii; “The Visitors,’,’, proposed by ; Coinpany-Secretary, Lieutenant J. Pratt and’responded to by the Eev. W. ■iSupeX’ ahd Mr’ N~ ’ Archer; “ The’ Instructors,” proposed -by Captain Thomas and responded to by the Eev. A; ’Drake , rand ’ Mr. J. Webb; “The Ladies’ Cffinmittee,” proposed by the Eev; A. Drake and .responded to by Mrs Spark*'“ The Chairman, ’ ’ proposed by the Eey. A. Drake- arid responded to by the Bey. V. Thomas. ' Enjoyable items-wore given by the Eev. Thomas and Mr J. Pratt, whilst Mrs Spark 1 played the musical honours. PHDJICH PARADE. laEge CONGREGATION. presentation of colours. On Sunday evening.the Boys’ Brigade held-their first church parade, *a frill mikter parading at the Methodist

Church. Company-Secretary Lieuteu.ant J. Pratt was in command. There was a very large congregation and a splendid service was held, ‘conducted by the Rev, V. C. Thomas, assisted by the Rev. W. Sussex of the Methodise ■ Literature and Colporteur .Society,, Auckland, who gave a splendid talk to the young people. A feature was the line congregational singing and the rendering of the anthem “Onward” by the choir, under the conductorship of Mr George Lawson. The service concluded with the presentation of the colour and standard. |n a v brief but impressive charge, they were handed over,- on behalf of the donor, to the Company-Secretary, who in turn handed them to Company Col-our-Befgeant J./Pickles, and were then ceremoniously borne -out of the church at the head of the company.

THE SOCIAL WORLD. HOCKEY CLUB DANCE.' HINEMOA’S AUSPICES. Purdy’s Hall'was the scene of jollity’ on .Saturday evening, when the Hinemoar Hockey Club held the first of its newly instituted fortnightly series of dances. Large patronage was accorded and the function proved a bright success. Excellent music was supplied by Miss D. Teesdale (piano) and Mr J. Laveriek (drums), and much appreciated extras, by Mrs Carnac and Mr N, Saul. Mr (Saul was a courteous M.O. Misses D, Gomez and S. Baxter were the successful participants in the Monte Carlo waltz competition.

BRIDGE EVENING. CROQUET CLUB’S SUCCESS. Sixteen tables were necessary to accommodate players at a bridge evening conducted in Purdy’.s Hall by the Hikurangi Croquet Club last Wednesday, and the turn-out proved highly successful. The ladies’ prize, donated by Mrs Robertson, was won by Mrs Nurse, while the men’s, the donation of Mrs O’Callaghan, was. carried off by Mr Nurse. Thcsconsolation awards in the ladies’ and men’s sections fell to the lot of Mesdames Somerville and Wilson respectively. At the conclusion of play, supper was provided and dispensed by the Croquet Club ladies.

WHIST DRIVE. ANGLICAN LADIES’ GUILD. In’the Parish Hall on Monday night, •-the Anglican Ladies’ Guild Conducted another of its popular whist drives. Seven, tables were occupied. After tying with Mrs Craig, Mrs Ycllish Was the ultimate winner of the ladies prize, scoring 143 points. With a tally of. 147, Mrs Clark annexed the men’s trophy. Mrs McLean (115) and Mr Ball (111) were the recipients of

the consolation awards. Guild members provided and dispensed a most acceptable supper. PERSONAL PARS. , IX TOWN AND OUT. Mr W. Thomas, of the dairy factory staff, left on Wednesday on his annual fortnight’s vacation, to,be spent with his parents in Tauranga. -i Today, Mr A, Finlaysou also commenced his annual holidays. Miss Joan Makinson left for Auckland on Tuesday to fulfil a position in the city. DAIRY FACTORY ADDITIONS. GOOD PROGRESS BEING MADE. With the supply of cream at present at its ebb the Hikurangi dairy factory staff is able to concentrate on the building of the new plant and effecting general alterations. The new boiler is being installed, and within II days the company hopes to have it in commission. This will facilitate the removal of the old plant to its future position and then the contractor, Mr A. Anderson, of Auckland, will commence the rehabilitation of the remainder of the buildings.

LADIES AT SOCCER. .ATTRACTION NEXT SATURDAY. A novel form of sport w T ill be pre-. sented to Hikurangi residents next Saturday, in the way of a ladies’ Soccer match. This attraction is being organised by the Saturday ' Ladies’ Hockey Club, members of which will participate. The purpose is the raising -of funds to facilitate the despatch of a schoolboys’ Soccer team to Auckland short-, ]y and the effort should, prove, very popular.

P.W.M.U. TWENTY-FIRST BIRTHDAY.. The Hikurangi.branch of ,the Presbyterian Women’s Missionary Union celebrated its 21st birthday, on July 4 Invitations had been extended to the Kauri aad Kamo branches, to members of the North Auckland P.A. and original members of the branch, who have now left the district. . The result; was that a large and enthusiastic meeting was-held. • ’ / Tiie Hikurangi ladies, tinder the leadership of their president, .had set out and gaily decorated three long tables, and in the centre of one stool the beautiful birthday cake, presented by the Kauri ladies. ' The meeting* was presided over by the Rev. C. Brierly arid, was opened, with a hymn, Bible, reading and prayer. Mrs Brierly warmly welcomed the visitors,, and letters of apology for absence were read from. Mrs" McCallum)

Home Mission Station, Whakapara, Mrs Holloway, the first president, and Mrs Nelson, one of the original members, all of whom sent good wishes tor future success. The first balance sheet and minutes of the first meeting- were read and adopted; Mrs Brierly entreated the members to be ever zealous in the work of God; to pray and to do their part faithfully. Four members of the branch then sang,a quartette., Mrs Mawson, of Auckland, in addressing the meeting gave an interesting talk on the Chinese as she found them, and finished by contrasting the religion of Confucius with that of Christianity. The members then adjourned to the hall for afternoon tea, after which greetings were; read from the Management Committee by Mrs Pomfret, from the North 'Auckland P.A. by Mrs Elliott, from the Kauri Branch by Miss McLennan and from the Kamo branch by Sister Heather. Each speaker closed with'an appropriate text. The 21 candles were lit by Miss S. McLennan, who was the senior member present. The cake was cut by the various presidents and handed round by the secretaries. Mr Brierly moved a hearty vote of thanks to all and closed the meeting with the Benediction.

ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD THE THIRTEEN-A-J3IDE CODE. TOMORROW’S STAR ATTRACTION. HIKURANGI v. CITY. Hikurangi Rugby League enthusiasts will be. at Recreation Park in fiv.l force tomorrow, when the deciding game of the . .senior competition is ■played. ■ ; ‘ ■City, are at present the leading'team, but if Hikurangi beat them tomorrow, points will be even and a replay will be necessary. The locals therefore are determined to clinch a victory, but City’s; performances rank them as a team'of; outstanding merit and the task will, be no easy one. Both thirteens play the"open style of football and .a first-class exhibition is assured. At Kamo, Whaka-Waro meet the locals, and ‘here, too, a bright tussle is expected.: However, most interest will centre ,in the • Recreation 5 Park i ; • game. The ijuniox*; final is also on tomorrow’s programme, i Kamo and Whaka-Waro •meeting bh the former’s ground. This should be another .spectacular tussle between two evenly-matched teams. d i . \ ‘ ‘ • v ... I

: UNDER UNION RULES. HTEURANG't .CHAMPIONS. PLAY ;’KARAMEA TOMORROW.,' / Altlibugh, Hijcuriingi have annexed the 1938 ' senior championship, their encounter : with Maungalcaramoft at Dickson' Park - tomorrow: will not ; he

lacking in inte^iss'. r have maintained unbeaten record| and every endeavour is being made to preserve this honour. The game will be keenly contested, but Hikurangi will be odds-on favourites and should live up to their reputation. Their fifteen will be selected from Rarity, Beehre, Hamilton, White, Walker, Goodwin, Laurie, Halverson, Herbert, Saunders, Linnell, Peacock, Dickson, Mclnnes, Redwood, Peters and Meyer,. As, a curtain-raiser' to The senior game, the Hikurangi fourth-graders play High School and are expected to come ou.t on top.