FAIRBURNS NEWS

Northland Age, Volume XVI, Issue 14, 15 November 1946, Page 5

FAIRBURNS NEWS

Tennis Dance On Tuesday evening: a very successful dance organised by the Fairburns Tennis Club was held in the Fairburns-Kaiaka hall. Visitors were piesent from all the surrounding districts and as a result of the financial success of the function the Club funds will benefit to the extent of approximately £l3. Good music was supplied by Messrs. Smith (piano), W. Coulter (violin) and R. Coulter (drums) while Mr. Reg West proved an efficient m.c. Competitions conducted by the Club were drawn during the evening. The winning ticket for a box of chocolates was No. 110 and was held by Mr. C. Foster. Another lucky winner was Mr. W. Coulter, holder of ticket no. 73. Monte earlos were won by Miss Myra Christensen and Mr. J. Beazley. and by Mr. and Mrs. C. Beazley. ARMISTICE PICNIC In spite of boisterous weather conditions the annual Armistice picnic held on Tuesday proved to be a very successful outing. A large proportion of those present were children, all of whom enjoyed themselves to the full. A strong committee, with Mr. Guy MacPherson as chairman, and Mr. Dick Thompson as secretary, "had charge of the arrangements and kept things going with a swing. At 1c’clock all assembled near the church and following appropriate opening remarks by the chairman, the flag ■was lowered and a period of silence was observed. The speaker for the day was Rev. J. Graham of Kaitaia, who in opening his remarks expressed the opinion that the address on such occasions should be taken by a returned serviceman. Many people had very short memories and although they gave soldiers spectacular farewells, were less inclined to consider their welfare after their return. People should be prepared to live for the ideals for which many had been prepared to die. At the conclusion of the address and prayer which followed, lunch was served by a band of willing helpers. In spite of the cold weather free ice cream proved to be very popular. Results of the events are as follows : Children’s Events Tiny tots —Ann Fisher 1, Raymond Dennison 2, Glenys Wallace 3. Boys, 5 to 7 years—Clarence Foster 1, Barry Wallace 2, Tommy Gardiner 3. Girls, 5 to 7 years—Ngaire Dennison 1, Bunny Smith 2, Allison Panther 3. Boys, 7 to 9 years—Terry Bucking-

ham 1, William Smith 2, Freddy Gardiner 3. Girls, 7 to 9 years—Joy Tracey 1, Valrae Wallace 2, Marie Foster 3. Boys and Girls, 9 to 11 years Florence Fisher 1, Tuku Smith 2, Patv Larkins 3. Boys, 11 to 13 years—Dick Foster 1, Ken Buckingham 2, Taylor Smith 3. ! Girls, 11 to 13 years—Merle Walj lace 1, Dawn Wallace 2, Rosalie Rogers 3. Boys and Girls, 13 to 15 years—H. Coleman 1, Haru Smith 2, Huin Smith 3. Relay Race —Girls 1, Boys 2. Boys’ 3-legged Race—Ken Buckingham and Harry Coleman 1, Terry Buckingham and Patu Larkins 2. Girls 3-legged Race—Merle Wallace and Rosalie Rogers 1, Shirley and Valerie Tracey 2. Skipping Race, Boys—Harry Coleman 1, Ken Buckingham 2. Junior Girls’ Skipping Race —Florence Fisher 1, Tuku Smith 2. Senior Girls’ Skipping Race—Rosalie Rogers 1, Haru Smith 2, Valerie Tracey 3. Adult Events Fairburn-Mangatoitoi beat OtukaiKaiaka in a tug-of-war. Stepping the Chain —R. Thompson. Single Ladies’ Race—Miss Tui Foster 1, Miss Merle Wallace 2, Miss Dawn Wallace 3. Single Men’s Race —R. Coulter 1. Married Ladies’ Race —Mrs. T. Wallace 1. Threading the Needle Race G. Thomas and Mrs. R. West 1. At the conclusion of the sports programme, afternoon tea w'as served thus bringing a pleasant picnic to a close. PHENOMENAL PROGRESS Revival of Northland Young Farmers’ Clubs In Northland, the revival of the Young Farmers’ movement during the last six months was phenomenal, stated Mr. E. H. Arnold, Instructor of Agriculture, on Wednesday. The progress of the clubs was remarkable and augured well for the future. Eleven former clubs had been revived, three new clubs formed and seven old clubs were yet to be revived. Mr. Arnold was confident that during next winter there would be 30 Young Farmers’ Clubs operating north of Maungaturoto. With over 70 members the Kaitaia club had an energetic and active executive. It was working to an exceptionally sound plan to insure members ■ the utmost benefit. The Oruru and Broadwood Clubs, though more disi tant from the centre of activities, j we re engaged in rebuilding the movement in their respective areas.