HIKURANGI TOPICS

Northern Advocate, 21 July 1933, Page 8

HIKURANGI TOPICS

MEDICAL CLUB’S GESTURE NO. 5 SCHEME WORKERS BENEFIT. At a meeting of the Hikuraiigi District Medical Club, held in the Town Board room on Tuesday evening, it was resolved, on the motion of the chairman, Mr D. Jackson, seconded by the secretary, Mr C. E,• O’Callaghan, to grant No. 5 Scheme workers, thenwives and families, the free services of the doctor and ittso medicine. Payment by the workers of sixpence per working week is required, although in the stand-doiyn period, when this does, not apply, the treatment may still be availed of. The club’s decision will be enthusiastically greeted by Hikurangi’s less fortunate residents.

THE SOCIAL WORLD. LODGE MEMBER FAREWELLED. A pleasing little ceremony was "performed at the fortnightly meeting of the Ngatoa Rebekah Lodge on Monday night, when the honoured member was 'Sister A. Dutton who is shortly departing to take up residence in England. At an interval, opportunity was taken by Bro. B. J. Hardie P.D.D.G.M., to present .Sister Dutton with an autograph lime-rocks. In a. neat speech, Bro. Hardie eulogistically referred to the departing guest’s keenness as a lodge member. Sister Dutton suitably responded. At the conclusion of the function, attended by several visitors from Whangarei, an enjoyable dance was held.

Excellent piano music was supplied by Miss D. Teesdale, Mrs Carnac and Mr G. Fields contributing much appreciated extras. Bro. J. Taylor of Whangarei officiated as M.C. The prizes for a Monte Carlo waltz were carried off by Miss C. Gibson and Mr H. Twizell. The lodge ladies provided and dispensed a dainty supper. HOCKEY CLUB BRIDGE. Ten tables were occupied at the fortnightly bridge evening conducted by the Ivia Ora Hockey Club in Purdy’s Hall last Wednesday, and the function proved a huge success. The ladies’ prize was annexed by Mrs Laird and the men’s by Mr Bert Beaton, At the conclusion of play'the hockey girls provided and dispensed a very acceptable supper.

PERSONAL PARS. After a most enjoyable seven weeks’ holiday in Auckland, Miss Molly Mitchell returned home on Friday. In the course of a short visit to the North, Messrs F. Archer and K. William, of Cheltenham,, were the guests of Mrs C. Mitchell over the week-end. Mr C. Vickerstaff, formerly of the Hikurangi Post Office personnel, but now located at the head office, Auckland, arrived in Hikurangi on Thursday morning and returned to the cityon Saturday. Airs J. Seagar, of Auckland, is spending a few weeks at the hotel,

while Mr Seagar is engaged on the installation of the new machinery at the dairy factory. Mr and Mrs A. McGregor and two small daughters, of Carterton, arrived in Hikurangi on Wednesday for a fortnight ’s holiday as the guest of Mrs McGregor’s parents, Mr and Mrs J. Kerr,- of Church Street.-, -y- 1~ : v.i Mrs 11. Cairns is visiting her mother in Oamuru.

Mr J. Orr, Ben., was admitted to the Whangarei District Hospital on Baturday morning. Mrs J. Russell is also an inmate of the same institution, and after having undergone an operation is now favourably progressing. Miss Egginton, of Auckland, is spending a short holiday as the guest of Mr and Mrs M. Green, of King Street.

. ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD. THE THIRTEEN-A-SIDE CODE. • TOMORROW'S SCHEDULE. Hikurangi Rugby League enthusiasts will have plenty to attract their interest tomorrow. The main, draw will undoubtedly be the final of the senior championship between Hikurangi and City. This gave, to be played at Kamo, should provide a thrilling exhibition. On Recreation Park, another erowdpleaser, Takahiwai v. Whaka-Waro, is set down for decision. This is the opening game of the knock-out competition, and here, too, good football may be anticipated... At Kensington Park, Whaka-Waro juniors, the championship winners, meet Onerahi and are expected to acquit themselves well.

UNDER UNION RULES. - . HIKURANGI y. MANGAKAHIA. VENUE HAD TO BE CHANGED. Owing to the ( rain during the week, no games will be played at Dickson Park on Saturday, and the senior tussle between Hikurangi and Mangakahia, which promises to be a great battle, will now be played '. at Kensington Park. Speaking on behalf of the Hikurangi Club this morning, Mr J. Woods said it was regretted thai suck was the position,-but that every effort had been made to have the game played at. Hikurangi to enable the local people to see the senior champions in action. Mr Woods said the club had approached the Hikurangi Town Board for permission to use the Number 2 ground at Recreation Park, which will be vacant tomorrow. The Town Board replied that permission would be granted, but that owing to the fact that the park had previously been allotted to the Northland Rugby Football League, with a right to charge admission, arrangements would have to be made with the League for passes for the Rugby players. Mr Woods said the position thus was that the Rugby Union could not charge admission, and that the match had to be arranged elsewhere. The Hikurangi team will be: Rarity, Goodwin, Hamilton, Redwood, Walker, Laurie,;, Dickson, Halverson, Peters, Molnnes, Linnell, Saunders, Peacock, Kennedy.and Brydon. . •; '■ ,