NGAHINEPOURI NEWS

Te Awamutu Courier, Volume 75, Issue 6408, 15 August 1947, Page 3

NGAHINEPOURI NEWS

COMMUNITY CENTRE DOINGS In spite of this being the busy time of year on farms, the members of the Ngahinepouri Community Centre still find time to take part in which ever of the various Centre activities happens most. All the sub-groups are functioning enthusiastically and the Community Evenings which are now •held once a month are well attended and are particularly looked forward to by all the children of the district. The acquisition, by the school and Centre of a IB m.m. sound projector is a very popular move and in the very near future the residents may have first-class movies without making a trip to town. Discussions Group This group, while small is most enthusiastic,, and as the members meet fortnightly in each others’ homes, where a good fire and supper add' to the comfort of all concerned, the meetings are well attended and usually last to a late hour. “Criticism, and the Community” was the title of the discussion series just completed, and “The Case for Coloured Freedom” will be the next. Mr E. A. Olssen, M.A., tutor-organiser of the Adult Education Centre was a welcome visitor to the Group one evening when he' gave a very interesting talk on “Film Appreciation.” Mesdames J. M. McWhannell, L. Hancock, lan Smith, H. G. Laurent and L. Seifert’ have been hostesses during, the past season. Drama Circle This Circle has grown rapidly since its inception and new members are joining all the time. Rehearsals are progressing on three one-act plays, which are to be presented late in August. The Circle has been fortunate enough to secure the services of Miss Elizabeth Loe, / through the Adult Education Department. Miss Loe is a former British Drama League tutor, and will spend a week in Ngahinepouri coaching the players and directing the productions generally, prior to presenting the plays. With' all this preparation, which includes the renovating and painting of the stage for the occasion by a working bee of members, the Drama Circle confidently expect, these plays to mark a mile-stone in their progress. Horticultural Circle This Circle, which is large and enthusiastic, has been holding meetings regularly in the Hall during the winter months when it has not been expedient to visit members' individual gardens as in the warmer weather. Several members have given talks on different aspects of gardening and recently Miss G. Wyatt of Hamilton gave a lecture on flower arrangement and decoration, which was much appreciated. The Circle is at present making plans for, and looking forward to its Flower Show which is to be held at the end of September or the beginning of October. Hobbies Club The school workshop, which is the headquarters of the Hobbies Club, is a hiye of activity every Thursday night when the men of the district foregather to display, their talents and originality in the construction of furniture, tea-wagons, smokers’ stands, shaving cabinets, ’fruit bowls etc. A new door in the Hall, to give easier access from auditorium to supper room has -been constructed by Hobbies at the request of the Drapia Circle' and many other enterprises are contemplated and are only delayed at present owing to the difficulty in procuring- suitable timber. ■ The Club was recently visited by Mr Smithell, of Wellington, Director of Physical Education in New Zealand, who took a keen interest in the work being done and was very congratulatory in his remarks. Country Library 'Service The books in the Library, which are selected from the visitiiig Country Library Van, cater for all tastes and are in great demand, especially new that they are free to all Community Centre members. Full advantage is also taken of the Request Service. The Hobbies Club in particular, has been able to procure several technical books necessary for their special branch of activities. With all these interests to choose from, it can readily be seen that the district of Ngahinepouri is becoming a completely self-eontained unit, with ail the variety of recreations usually only available at towns at its own back door.

LOWER WAIPA PRIMARY SCHOOL SPORTS ASSOCIATION Perfect weather prevailed for the Lower Waipa Primary School Sports Association which was held at Ngahinepouri on Friday. Nine schools competed and some excellent competitive sport was witnessed. Mr F. White, of Pirongia, presented the trophies, and congratulated Ngahinepouri School on the splendid preparation of the grounds. The Hamilton Referees Association provided two referees for the final game,. Messrs Prescott and McClellan. Mr Gillies, of Te Pahu, acted as announcer, and also in a short speech thanked all those who had worked to make the occasion such a success. The results were as follows: Senior Basket Ball Winners, Whatawhata; runnersup. Ngahinepouri. Ist round, Ohaupo 3, Pirongia 4; Ngahinepouri 9, Koroniatua 0; Whatawhata 2, Karamu 2. 2nd round: Ohaupo 1, Ngahinepouri 5; Pirongia 5, Karamu 2; Whatawhata 7, Koromatua 1. 3rd round: Pirongia 4, Ngahinepouri, 7, Ohaupo. 3, Whatawhata 5, Koromatua 0, Karamu 7. 4th round: Whatawhata 6, Pirongia 0, Ohaupo 5, Koromatua 1, Ngahinepouri 7, Karamu 3. sth round: Koromatua I, Pirongia 8, Ohaupo 2, Karamu 4, Ngahinepouri 4, Whatawhata 6. Football scores: Junior scores: finalists, Whatawhata, Koramu and Kaniwhanawhana; winners, Karamu and Kaniwhanawhana; . Midget draw: Finalists, Pirongia A v. Ohaupo A; winner Ohaupo. ■ Midget losers draw: Finalists, Ohaupo B v. Pirongia C, winners, Ohaupo B. Junior basketball: Winner, Te Pahu. Community Evening There was a record attendance at the monthly Community Evening which was held on Friday night. Mts

C. Rye supplied the music for dancing and children’s games which were well organised by Mrs Tony Sole and Mr A. Skinner. The chairman of the social committee, Mr R. Hughes, acted as M.C. The highlight of the evening was the presentation by the Ngahinepouri school children of a short sketch, “The Friendly Waiter,” from “David Copperfield.” The players were Joan Baker, Clarence Hazelton, Eric Bowater, and Neville Reid. Other enjoyable items were contributed by Joan Baker (dances) and Peter McAsey, songs and ukulele, with piano accompaniment by Mrs L. Hancock. The competition was won by Miss Tui Pulman and Mr S. Cook. During the evening- Mr Hughes gave a brief talk on the forthcoming Drama Evening later in the month when three one act plays will be presented under the direction of Miss Elizabeth Loe, a former British Drama League Tutor, who is now connected with the Adult Education Department in Auckland. The singing of Auld Lang .Syne brought a very enjoyable evening to a close.

Personal Mrs A. M. Honeyfield, of Hamilton, is staying with her daughter, Mrs R. Hughes, Ngahinepouri.