In and About KAITAIA

Northland Age, Volume IX, Issue 67, 31 May 1940, Page 3

In and About KAITAIA

Purely Personal Mrs. Jarvis and Mr. T. Richards of Waipapakauri have left for Auckland. Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Puckey and Miss Mary Puckey left on a holiday trip on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Marston and daughter Joan, who have been spending their holidays with Mrs. Marston’s mother and father, Mr. and Mrs. Ryan of Kaitaia, left for Wellington yesterday. “Sixty Glorious Years” Last Monday evening a number of friends gathered at the home of Mrs. C. M. Crene to wish her “many happy returns” on the occasion of her birthday anniversary. A joyous time was spent, and Mrs. Crene is now the richer by some useful and some novel gifts. Car Mounts Fqofpath Wet shoes almost caused a serious accident to Mrs. W. Yendell on Tuesday for, while driving her car along Commerce Street with the intention of parking in'front of Cammish and Company’s premises, her foot slipped as she applied the brake. Her car grazed the open door of Mrs. F. Holder’s car which was parked immediately in front, and mounting the footpath carried away one verandah post and broke a second one. Although not seriously damaged, Mrs. Yendell’s car suffered buckled front mudguards and paipt scraping in numerous places on the body. “All because of a wet, slippery shoe—these Kaitaia roads!” remarked Mrs. Yendell. Schoolboy’s Bicycle Removed While Arthur Matthews, a Kaitaia schoolboy, was at choir practice and later at Bible Class last night, his bicycle, which had been left leaning against the Council workshop near the Rules’ home, was removed. The bicycle was last seen at about 6.30 p.m. when a truck driver backing in his vehicle noticed it but when Arthur returned to get it on his way home, it had disappeared and a search by the lad and his mates failed to locate it. However this morning the machine was recovered, it being evident from its state that considerable riding had been done on it by the miscreant. Accessories from the bicycle had been

Oruru-Peria Carnival Brings £2O to Rest Room Fund As a result of the Oruru-Perja Mounted Carnival held at Peria last Saturday, the Committee have announced that £2O will be donated to the Rest Room and Library Centennial Memorial funds. The sports meeting was followed by a dance held in the Peria hall at night, and competitions were finalised resulting in a cake (donated by Mr. Archibald) being won by Miss Walmsley, a goose (donated by Mr. P. Francis) being won by Miss Rakich, and a turkey (donated by Mr. S. Foster) being won by Mr. P. Francis. R.S.A. Meeting Cancelled At the close of the Red Cross meeting on Monday night, Mr. W. Dawson (on behalf of the Returned Soldiers’ Association) explained that it had been the intention of the Association to hold a short public meeting immediately''following the Red Cross one in order to pass resolutions urging action in the matter of compul-

sory military training and defence measures. In view, however, of legislative action this meeting would not be held. Kaitaia Golf Club The leading scores in the first round of the President’s Trophy played last Saturday are as follows : A. J. Mackintosh 93-24-69, J. B. Reynolds 82-9-73, E. Bellingham 93-20-73, W. G. Thompson 84-10-74, W. Dyer 93-18-75, A. Stanton 89-13-76, A. Wilkinson 92-14-78, J. Sharkey 92-13-79, R. Kelly 100-20-80, R. Beazley Jnr. 110-24-86, R. Beazley Snr. 114-24-90. On Saturday the second and final round of the President’s Trophy will be played. Kaitaia Ladies’ Golf Club Following is the draw for an eclectic round to be played on Saturday: Mrs. Kelly and Mrs. Sharkey, Mrs. W. Thompson and Mrs. Watts, Mrs. Treacher and Mrs. H. McDonald, Mrs. Carroll and Mrs. Reynolds, Miss K. Urlich and Miss A. Wilkinson, Mrs. O’Sullivan and Miss Pile, Mrs. Wright and Miss Henehan, Miss M. Urlich and Miss Holder, Mrs. Bellingham and Mrs. Bird, Mrs. Sloane and Mrs. Lewis, Mrs. Stone and Miss Gallagher, Mrs. N. McDonald and Miss Drumm. Sick and Wounded Appeal Drive The joint appeal of the Red Cross Society and the Order of St. John for the Sick and Wounded is now in full swing in Kaitaia. Prominent is a window display by Nobles Limited which depicts a muchbandaged victim lying in bed and being waited upon by a Red Cross muse. A box is being placed outside fo * the donations of the public. At Mr. Knight’s shop a penny drive is in progress, and results are to be

posted up each day. Other depots at v/nich donations and gifts may be handed in 01 arranged for are to be opened at the Town Board office, the County Council office and th; Bank of New Zealand.

Miss M. J. Stewart has been nominated as the Northern Maid of Honour to the Queen of the North (Sister Collins). The two other Maids are Miss Coates (daughter of Rt. Hon. J. G. Coates), Dargaville, and Miss Ward (daughter of Dr. Ward), Whangarei. Dance In Aid of Sick and Wounded Fund The Sick and Wounded Fund will benefit to well over £4O as a result of the dance held in the A. and P. Hall last night ; the ‘ gross receipts were £4B and as there are few expenses to be met the net amount will not be materially affected. From the dancers 1 ’ point of view last night the conditions did not encourage wild gyrations by any means: as a matter of fact the situation called for careful manoeuvring if ankles and shins were to be spared in the course of circling the crowded floor. Mr. Sonny Watts proved a popular m.c., being assisted by Mr. J. Subritzky in the lqtter stages of the evening, while the Versatile Orchestra provided their best music. Novelty dances and competitions added to the spirit of the evening and to the credit balance of the Fund.

After supper the president of the Red Cross (Mr. R. A. Stewart) spoke in appreciation of the ladies who organised the evening, also thanking those who gave so much support to the cause. He mentioned that the takings that night would represent a considerable number of additional votes for the Queen of the Northland, Sister Collins.