MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 18 June 1926, Page 9

MOTUEKA

PRESBYTERIAN SOCIAL

The second of u series of .socials to be hold in connection with the Presbyterian Chinch took place at Goodman's Hall on Wednesday evening. A very large number of members and frienc's. \verp present; and it was fjuftie e\i'd it (.hat this social proved as enjoy&'ji ; .iud as successful as the 'first. The programme consisted of games, ciimpeutions. songs and recitations. Songs v.tie rendered by Air Wort and Miss Smith. Mrs Ovens playing the accompaniments. Miss Joyce Mofl'iitt and Mr Geo. Budden contributed recitations. Competitions and winners were: —Cake competition (girls), Miss L. Ingram; boys, Master Wards; musical marriage, Mrs Qui forth and Miss Mason: Messrs wort and Ovens; peanut competitions, Miss .Smith and Mr I. Thomson (1), Miss Thomsan and Mr R. DrummoTid (2); bean competition, Mrs F. H. Talbot ; guessing competition, Miss Ovens (1), Mr W. Ovens (2); weight of cake, Mrs Ontforlh. An excellent supper was provided by members of the ladies' guild, who with their energetic presi- ; dent, Mrs Tillson, were, to a very great ' extent responsible for the success of the evening. The proceeds amounted to approximately £l2. DENTAL CLINIC A special, meeting of the Motueka District High School Committee was I held last evening in connection with the proposed new dental clinic. Present: ! Messrs R. W. Stevens, I). Goodall, 0. ; B. Morris, S. P. Clay, J. N. Bateman, I'. V. Knapp and A. Parker. Air Stevens was voted to the chair. A letter was received from the Education Board, intimating that Mr Leapi er, architect, estimated that the pro- ! posed dental clinic as outlined by the I Education Department could be erected ; for £220; also stating that the Deparf- ] ment had been asked if it would subsidise, at the rate of £2 for £l, the vol- ' untary contributions raised by the Motueka Committee towards cost of same. ■ A subsequent letter stated that a reply had been received from the Department to the effect that subsidising of contributions towards a clinic foe Motueka would be favourably considered.- . The chairman said that provided iho Department subsidised the scheme i-s asked for, a sum of about £73 would have to be raised in the Motueka district, in other words, about 2/6 per head of the average attendance of each school concerned. A suggestion put forward by Air Banner to> raise funds for the Motueka quota (about £3O) was to hold a children's fancy dress ball. Other means were advanced and favourably considered. With reference to the owtside schools it was decided on the motion of Messrs Morris and Parker that the secretary of each committee be forwarded a promise note setting out the quota to he raised and asking that same be signI cd and returned within one month.

Resolved (Messrs Knapp that a. letter be send with each note, pointing out to the. respective committee that unless the required quota is furthcoming, the scheme cannot be proceeded with. BRASS BAND ANNPAL I\IEETIiNG The annua), meeting of the Motueka Brass Band was hfcd in the Horticultural Hall ion Wednesday evening. The Mayor (Major I). W. Talbot; occupied the chair. An apology for absence was received from Mr Buckcridgo. In the course of his remarks, the Mayor said he had always been a keen supporter of the Band which, he considered, was a decided asset to the borough. He referred to the advancement that had been made by the Band; it was a treat to listen to the music they provided ; citizens ought to show their appreciation by attending the meeting in larger numbers. The balance sheet presented showed a credit balance of £3O 8s lid and was adopted on the motion of Messrs Benseinann and Bate. The chairman remarked that the balance sheet was, most satisfactory, considering Che few engagements the Band had had during the year. He complimented the members on the successful manner in which they had conducted their affairs. The annual report was read and adopted on the motion of Messrs McFarlane and Wickens. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Officers for the ensuing year were elected as follows: — Patron, Mr R. P. Hudson, M.P.J president, The Mayor (Major D. W.' Talbot).—Mr 11. Smith (bandmaster) said that the Mayor had .consistently supported the Baud and he only wished that a few more citizens would take as much interest in its doings.—Vice presidents, Messrs Thos. McMahon, H. buckcridge, J. A. Wallace, E. Trevena, S. B. Canavan, C. B. Morris, H. Manoy, and Drs. Bathgate and Green. Resolved (Messrs Goodyer and Knapp) that the offices of secretary and treasurer be separate-Carried. Secretary, Mr E. Bensemann; treasurer, Mr A. E. Fry. ' A letter was received from Mr H. H. Smith forwarding his resignation as bandmaster. 'Mr Blensemanii spoke in eulogistic terms of the services rendered by Mr Smith and said that the letter came as a shock to all the bandsmen. The Mayor made reference to the. uphill fight experienced by the Band and'its ultimate success, which was largely due to the efforts of Mr Smith and his ability as a conductor. Along with others he much regretted Mr Smith's decision to resign. t Resolved (Messrs Knapp and Fry) that Mr Smith's resignation be accepted with regret. Mr Smith assured the meeting that he intended to remain as a bandsman and to do his bit at the stand. Mr J. Goodyer was appointed bandmaster, and Mr E. Bensemann deputy bandmaster; band sergeant, Mr Off R. Talbot; custodians, Messrs P. V. Knapp, and A. Goodman; committee, Messrs G. Thorn, P. V. Knapp, C. R. Talbot, H. Delany, and A. TC. Fry; auditor, Mr S. B. Canavan; drum-ma-jor—. Since this is a new innovation for the Motueka band it was decided to leave the selection to the committee. Mr Bensemann suggested that the Band consider means and ways of raising funds for purchase of silver instruments.

Mr Smith was in favour of purchasing brass instruments especially in view of the fact that the hand had already eight first class brass instruments. It was decided, on the motion of Mr Bouridy that the committee, consider the matter of organising a. gala day as a means of raising funds for the purchase of-instruments . Mr Wallace spoke of the fine spirit of good fellowship that existed among the. bandsmen. The band was ft municipal matter and he was surprised at the total absence- of councillors, with tho exception of Mr Fry. In his opinionthe Mayor was the' only member of the council who took a lively interest in the band. He thought it bad taste on the part of councillors not to be present on such an occasion. Mr Smith added that Mr Wallace's remarks were called for. On the motion of Messrs Fry and Talbot it was agreed that a citizen's committee be set up to act in conjunction with the Band committee . jhe following citizens' committee was elected: The Mayor and Messrs Bounrly. Wallace, Trevena and Warren. Resolved (Messrs Goodyer and McFarlane) that the secretary and treasurer he empowcrd to operate on the banking account. A vote of thanks to the chair terminal cd Ihe meeting.