Mangonui

Northland Age, Volume 1, Issue 3, 23 October 1931, Page 5

Mangonui

Women’s Institute The local branch of the Women’s Institute held its first monthly meeting last Wednesday. The branch has now a membership of over twenty. Cricket Socials Mangonui Cricket Club members intend holding fortnightly socials in McKay’s Hall. Reducing Hands on Public Works It is rumoured that there is to be a considerable reduction in the number of those employed on the public works at Kohumaru. New Settlers Several new settlers have lately arrived in the district to take up farming of various kinds. Personal Master Jones, son of Mr. W. A. Jones, of Te Koroa, is at present an inmate of the Mangonui Hospital. Mr. W. Daly, an old Mangonui identity, left last week to take up his residence in Auckland.

Mr. J. Hughes, Inspector of Health, is back in harness again after a well-earned vacation.

Mrs. Nisbet, wife of Mr. R. J. Nisbet, is at present rather seriously indisposed.

Captain Charles Cumming, who recently died from heart failure on the bridge of the steamer “Hikurangi,” was wellknown to Northern people, having been on the Mangonui, Awanui and Houhora runs for a number of years.

Mr. J. B. Gamlen, one time head master of Mangonui school, recently died suddenly in Auckland. Mr. Barrell, father of Mrs. H. C. Anderson, has been spending a few weeks in Mangonui. Mr. Barrell, who is 79 years young, is a keen bowling enthusiast.

Sister Keenan, of the Mangonui hospital staff, is at present on leave. Sister Sargent is the new night sister at the Mangonui hospital. The many friends of Mrs. E. C. Buckingham, of Mangatoitoi, will be pleased to know that she has returned to her home after a brief spell in the Mangonui hospital. Mrs. Buckingham speaks very highly of the treatment she received at the hands of the Medical Superintendent and Matron Black and her staff. Farewell to Mr. Laing A large number, including visitors from Kaitaia, Kaeo, Whangaroa, Peria, Kaiaka, Oruru, Taipa and other centres, assembled in Harris’s hall on Thursday, 15th, to bid farewell to Mr. R. W. Laing, manager of the Mangonui branch of the Bank of Australasia, who has been transferred to the Kaitaia branch, and at the same time to welcome his successor, Mr. Mitchell. The hall was tastefully decorated with nikau, flags and streamers. The floor was in excellent order for dancing, and the music by the Versatile orchestra, left nothing to be desired. During the evening items were rendered as follows : Songs by Mrs. J. R. Phillips, Dr. Rule and Mr. J. B. Kennedy, and a recitation by Dr. Edginton. All were well received, the latter being particularly good. Mr. W. A. Wrathall acted as M.C. Mr. Laing was the recipient of a handsome set of bowls, the presentation being made by Mr. A. D. Clemett. Other speakers were Mr. L. M. Lane and Mr. C J. Barriball, the former on behalf of Whangaroa friends and the latter on behalf of the Mango-nui-Oruru Golf Club. Mr. Laing suitably replied, as also did Mr. Mitchell. A dainty supper was provided by the ladies of Mangonui. Extras for dance items were played by Mrs. J. R. Phillips and Miss Gallery.

Tennis Season Begins

The Mangonui Tennis Club opened the season on Saturday, 17th inst., when there was a good attendance, including visitors from Kohumaru, Taipa and Oruru. The weather was ideal and the court in splendid order. The official opening was conducted by the patron, Mr. W. A. Wilton, who wished the members a successful season. He was sure that all would play the game in the right spirit and for the love of the game only. He paid a tribute to the president, Mr. H. C. Anderson, and the secretary, Mr. C. W. Williams, whom he said were both very enthusiastic and ener-

getic. He mentioned them particularly because he considered that the success of any Club depended largely upon the activities of these officers. At the same time he had no doubt they would be ably assisted by all other officers of the Club. He then asked Mrs. Anderson, wife of the president, to hit the first ball over the net, after which play was indulged in until dusk had fallen, the only break being for afternoon tea which was served by the lady members of the Club.