MANGAKAHIA

Northern Advocate, 15 July 1933, Page 12

MANGAKAHIA

r>p-Vr.<s-ron» Our Own Correspondent.) v ; Y Tennis Meeting. ’ . ■ A meeting of ladies interested in tennis, was held at Parakao for the purpose of arranging for a bazaar to ~t>e.; h eld, in November. A. stock drive, V;. produce- drive, and several' other , drives .< are promised,- and , farmers •: throughout the valley will be well advised to. grow a few extra vegetables, andvrai.se - extra - poultry, pigs and w.-calyes ; against these marauding driv':ers.,"r;‘So .determined are these enthusiasts to finish the season on hard courts •-that no. sacrifice is too much and no .-relaxation will be taken until their V.Object -is achieved. Being almost .-ashamed to invite neighbouring clubs to play on the present courts in the : pasty; it •will be a proud day indeed .-for the local club when these visiting teams play on the new courts. Many new members, have promised to join next season. Apparently it is the pos- '• sibility of g6od courts that serves as an inducement.

' It was decided to proceed with the preparations immediately, and all pro•mised to do their best to make the fixstUre* a huge success. -•••■- ' • • ' - ’ l Rugby Affairs, rj ;’ /Plie Marigakahia Football Club held a meeting in Mr Muir’s store last Mibndhy night. Mr H. Muir presided over % full committee. / The selection of a junior Maori team, also a junior team to play in the competitions in Whangarei, was discussed. It was decided that Mr W: Rika select a Maori team for the competitions. It is intended that players be, nominated for selection by the delegates of each of the four teams to form a rep team to compe<e in Whangarei.

* - Ijt-.-wag agreed that the Maori team pjay. a .select team at Pakotai for practice, and the C. and D teams will play a- match, on the same day. It was also decided, that a Possibles versus Probables match be played at a later date tp",facilitate the selection for the competition.- ..... It was decided that the secretary Communicate with the secretary o¥ . the Whangarei Rugby Union, requesting selectors ’ recognition for the jupiors and ; the most suitable way for the selectors to see them in action, r 'v\v C; : Junior, Pootball.

Parakao were easily defeated by the /" Bankers at Pakotai last Saturday. ■- gome, of the Parakao team, anticipatt: fog the result, did not think it worth while travelling the five miles past .- Parakao to*, gef ‘‘dished, 1 ”, preferring teath^r'' I to ; 'be-on hand the Mau-

ngakaramea seniors 'took the field against the local The score was 29 joints to nil. The Rev. Pou was referee. Opokeno' beat -the Rovers at Opokeno last Saturday by 22 points to 3. The Rovers , arrived late and a short game was ' played. There was very little excitement, and the Rovers were not quite in form. T. Morris capably refereed. Tomorrow, Parakao meet Rovers at Parakao, and Rangers play Opokeno at Pakotai. Basketball. 1 The Pakotai. school girls journeyed to Parakao last Saturday and played the local school girls. A fast game Eventuated and at times became very exciting. Agile action and greater precision on the part of Pakotai resulted in their winning the match. Miss Taylor was in charge of the game. Social.

A most enjoyable dance was held in the Parakao Hall last Saturday night in aid of the hall fund. There was a fair attendance, and the music supplied voluntarily by local musicians on piano and accordeon, was really excellent. Mrs R. Aikenhead, who has a very fine, voice, rendered two songs. The prizes for the Monte Carlo waltz, generously donated by Mr E. Alexander, were Avon by Mr and Mrs G. Neale. Mr R. Alexander M.C. , and. kept the proceedings swinging in great style. After supper ivas served, dancing continued Avilli reneAved vigour. As .it Avas a very cold night, it Avas a ease of dance or freeze, and the ladies being in the minority some of the gentlemen actually did cool off a little, except in the chain and tag waltz, when eA r eryone had their opportunity. The announcement of the last dance shortly after midnight terminated the enjoyable function. Personal. Mr Ray Hill, of Parakao, arrived, home with his bride from Auckland last week: 1 Miss Burley and Mr K. Hayr, of Parakao, spent the Aveek-end in Auckland.