MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 16 October 1922, Page 7

MOTUEKA

MILITARY BALL j A GKEAT SUCCESS (From Our Own Correspondent.) ' Friday evening the Institute Hall was I lie scene of considerable gaiety, when the Territorials and Cadets held their annual ball. The Hall was effectively decorated with flags, rifles, etc. Delightful music was rendered by Messrs Harold, WillianiH and Gondii ,t.nd the floor wos in excellent condition. .Not.vitli-vxnding the unfavourable weathc conditions, between 70 and 80 couples v..--- pi went, among the quests being :.:ei:t. U lornl Toms. Captain lNeviU.o. Captain McClunr, and Lieut. Brook. Major D. W. Talbot and Sergeant 11.. A. D'.' Fowler carried out their duties as, M.O.'s in a most capable a.;d energetic | manner. Lieut.-Coioiicl iVmis and Mrs. McCallum led the grand marcii, _ Lieut.-Colonel Toms, Captain j Lieut. Brooks, Major Talbol, Alesdanics McCallum, and Giecn, ind :hv i.'i.-m-s J. Buckeridgc and G. Manuer enn posed the olficial set. Shortly before supper Cool. Toms was asked to pr;ae u ti.e Cadet trophies won during the seat r... Jbe Coionel said that an. u:ie(,; •■ o\f lio'cmr had been conferred on him, and lie bad j.vcat pleasure in .iwkt.ij; the pns-i.ta-tl-JllS. , . Ihe trophies and .'.wicrs vert: as !:-i----lcw : Silver cup for best shot, ages lb to J.O: Jack Elford (having a score of 116 out oi a possible of 120). ' These cups were bought from iunds 1 subscribed during 1912. _ Shield for most efficient Gaud: Claude Burnand. (This was doe.Hed by the 2nd Battalion CaMerbuiy fiv ~ t i!' V, M A most enjoyable supper awaitec ..he dancers in the supper-oom, ti.e tab.t'j being tastefully decorated with spring flowers. Unlimited praise for the way in which all the arrangenH 1 s '.vere earned' out, is due to the «adio3* «|«-"»» Ut *;' Mesdames Shuttlewortb, W. Talbot I'. Talbot, McCallum, Wallace, and Miss Fowler. The following were lvspons.ble for the excellent floor and decorations: Messrs D. Fowler, P. Goodman, R. H. Goodman, V. Sixtus. W. Ldbot, U. Livesey, ' and S.M. Shuttle worth, while Mr G.' P. Jaques ma-h a capable secretary. It is understood the artistic wall programmes were the work of Mr Jaques senior. „, , ._ ~, Mrs Green and Miss Thehna Durbndge kindly consented to play the extras, which were much appreciated. Altogether the ball was most enjoyable and a great success. MOTUEKA TENNIS~CLUP. (WCORP.) The opening ceremony of the Motueka tennis club took place on Saturday afternoon, under rather showery weather conditions. Notwithstanding this and the fact that two other clubs were also talcing part in similar proceedings, the attendance was very good. _ The President Mr Mander, in his remarks welcomed the visitors and the members of neighbouring clubs. Mrs Mander was then called upon to serve the first ball, thus declaring the courts open for the season. . Owing to the prospect of increased membership, it was found necessary; to provide extra playing accommodation, and this has been done in the shape 1 <\f two new asphalt courts, adjoining the old ones. These, we understand, will be ready for play some time m December. ' Great enthusiasm was ' shown bv the members, which augurs ' well for' a successful season. After tea. daintily served was provid- ' Pfl and presided over by Mrs Mander.

ITATREMAT TENNTS CLUB ■U the opening of the Hairemai Tennis Club on Saturday last there was a <mod attendance of members and visitors'/' Although weather conditions were not favourable more people were present than was expected. The patron. Mr R. W. Noake, performed tb" opening ceremony. Ho thanked' the members of the club for H<e honour thev had conferred on him and "latofl that this was the first time ho bad held a position of this kind. rontinnin."\ Mr Noake said he would take an interest in the club's career f.n f l would fill his position as patron to Ibe be 4of bis ability. At the con-,-in.io,, of his address the first ball was driven oyp" the net bv Miss'Noake and 11,e cenrfq declared open. A message of good luck and best wishes for a f-uccessful season was received by the secretary from an ox-president of tlio club n-nv residing in Wellington. Mrs TCfrinWi and the ladies are to be cnmolimented on the excellent afternoon tea. provided. Mr Eginton has rrenerotisly given the courts to the- club rent free.

PRESBYTERIAN LADIES' GUILD GAR-DEN PARTY The Presbyterian Ladies' Guild gave ;1 verv successful garden party on Satrrdav' last at the residence of Mrs Well's. Whakarewa Street, Afternoon tea which was much enjoyed was dispensed on the lawn, where stalls had hfpn erected for the sale of plain and fnncv goods, sweets, cakes and produce. 'Hie'ever-popular bran pie had not been forgotten and was well patronised both hv "children and adults. All those pre-' «cnf seemed to thoroughly enjoy the afternoon. Owing to tho showery weather and many other attractions in town, the attendance was not quite so large as was expected, but tho sum realised was very satisfactory.

TASMAN

SUCCESSFUL CONCERT A concert under the auspice* of the Tasimin Orchestra, in aid of the Tasman Tennis Club, was held in tlio Jetty packing shed on Saturday evening. 1 The verv large audience assembled from all parts of the district thoroughly enjoved a most excellent musical propvn'n.mo. Mr Hercus,. who made n. very able chairman, in his introductory remarks, welcomed Mrs Gray back to 'Tasmaii. The orchestra, consisting of Miss Tucker (pianist), Miss Austin fist violin), Mr Tucker (Ist violin), Mr 11. Johnston (2nd violin), Mr Salmon (2nd violin) and Mr Everiff, celloist. opened the programme with a selection—" Dance of the Goblins." Well rendered fiongs were contributed bv Mr Crompton and pleasing duets l" Mr and Mrs Henderson. Mrs Grav's solos were exquisitely sung, while Miss Austin's playing on tho violin completely charmed her audience. A very fine r'eeitatirfn was given by Mr Hercns. During the evening the _ orchestra played the following selections —"Andaiiiino", "Canmnetta", "Serenade a Margared." At the close of tho programme Mr Darvall proposed a hearty vote, of thanks to the Tasman orchestra and the other artists. Mr Heicu.s returned thanks on behalf of the orchestra and reinforced Mr Pa nail's motion by asking for ;>■ hearty vole of thanks (.9 Miss Tucker, the able pianist, and secretary. The lighting arrangements were well carried out by Messrs Tucker and Dicker. A large number of the Motueka Amateur Dramatic and Musical So(iely motored to Tasman and enjoyed the concert immensely. Kola-Nip—a temperanco drink comPou'.id—i'r unjrme in itn lce»n nutty flavour. Can bo pdvnn frwly to children ab -well as adults. Ke*»p a nottie in the hnvm for fripnd* and risi-|