AWATUNA TOPICS

Taranaki Daily News, 29 May 1929, Page 6

AWATUNA TOPICS

88-UNION OF OLD-TIMERS. (From Our Own Correspondent.) On Friday night the Awatuna hall was the meeting place of many old friends who had not seen one another for many a day. What with reminiscences and several old-time dances the evening will rank in the minds of the old-timers as one of the happiest gatherings of the year. Though not crowded, the hall had just sufficient to make good dancing possible and the M.’sC., Messrs. Bourke and Palmer, by judiciously sandwiching in modern dances, not only catered for the younger ones but also gave a “breather” to those who find dancing more strenuous than of yore. Mr. 'and. Mrs. Collins (Te Kiri) provided really good old-time music, the piano and violin blending most harmoniously. Mr. Jeffreys played several dance tunes on his accordeon with a verve that set the toes a-tingle, whilst extras played by Miss I. Corbett and Mrs. Chubb completed a musical programme suited to all tastes. The grand march was led off by Mr. M. W. Barker and Mrs. J. Searle (New Plymouth) and Mr. and Mrs. Bourke (Awatuna), others in the procession being Mr. and Mrs. Badland, Mrs. Borrie and Mrs. Sproule (Manaia), Mr. and Mrs. C. Voullaire, Mr. and Mrs. A. Walker, and Mr. E. Bateman (New Plymouth), Mrs. S. Forsyth (Pihama), Mr. and Mrs. W. Brown (Auroa), Mrs. Street (Kaupokonui), and Mr. and Mrs. W. Graham (Matapu).

After a speech of welcome to the visitors by Mr. M. W. Barker, the latter expressed appreciation of the neverfailing readiness of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Collins to play for their old pals. To still further mark this appreciation and provide a reminder of those gathered there that night, Mr. and Mrs. Collins were presented with an attractive salad bowl and a silver cigarette ease. Mr. Collins replied most feelingly after which musical honours were accorded. The supper arrangements were in the hands of the younger ones, who most creditably and attentively carried out their duties. COLLISION NEAR THE STORE. On Sunday, soon after midday, a Dodge car driven by Mr. Cadman collided -with a Ford car driven by Mr. Cameron. The accident occurred close to the store where the Auroa and Eltham roads intersect. Fortunately, though there were several passengers including children, no serious injuries were sustained, in spite of the Ford being overturned-and an adjacent power pole being badly knocked out of the straight. Both the cars were much damaged, but Mr. Cadman was able to drive away after a while. Dr. Grey, of Kaponga, and the Misses Farquhar, Awatuna, who are both nurses, were very soon on the spot to render first aid to the injured, whilst Constable Donoghue was also in attendance. Great relief was felt when it was found there were no fatalities, especially in view of the circumstances of the accident which at first threatened to result in a grave fatality.

GENERAL ITEMS.

It is some time since there was a service on Sunday at Awatuna, and it is hoped that the service last Sunday will be the first of several. On Sunday evening also there was an evangelistic meeting at the hall. Two more of these meetings are to follow. Keenest regret is felt by the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. John Boyd who have left Awatuna. Though resident here only a short time, they had become endeared to all those with whom they had come in contact.

ARARATA NEWS.

Air. and Mrs. Dixon entertained a large number of friends at their home on Friday night. Happy hours were passed in dancing, games and cards. Miss O’Connell. Miss Strawbridge and Mr. Lind contributed vocal items. Mr. Bloor provided the dance music. Miss G. Walker and Mr. R. Tarrant won the prize for the Monte Carlo waltz. This prize was donated, by Mrs. Dixon. Miss McCartic is ill. Her position M being filled by Mrs. Rowland. SOUTH TARANAKI REFEREES. Rugby referees for South Taranaki competition matches to-day and on Saturday next were allotted by the southern referees’ executive meeting last night as follow:-— Saturday Games. First juniors, commencing at 2.45 p.m.. on the ground of the team first named: Southern Group.— Patea v. Athletic, Mr. Laurie Hunt; Hawera v. Alton, No. 2 ground, Mr. AL R. Jones. Western group. —Waimatc v. Okaiawa, Air. R. Bowman; Opunake v. Kaponga, each have a bye on account of shortage of grounds. Third grade, commencing at 1.15 p.m.: Hawera High School v. Patea, Mr. A. Spratt; Okaiawa v. Waimate, Mr. F. Atkins; Athletic v. Hawera, Air. A. Afurphy.

Fourth grade, commencing at 1.15 p.m. (these games mark the commencement of the second round): Waimate v. Kaponga, Mr. J. Christie; High School v. Okaiawa. at Normanby, Mr. E. Hurley. To-day’s games: Whareroa v. Ohangai, Mr. W. Canning; Fraser Road v. City, Mr. H. D. Hughes. Both matches commence at 2.30 p.m. SOUTH TARANAKI WINTER SHOW. PHOTOGRAPHY SECTION. The photography section has always been a very interesting section of the Hawera winter show. This year the classes, numbering ten in all, have been revised, and good prizes are offered. There are two open classes, six for amateurs, and one lor children under 10 years. This is a very popular age for photography, and the section should command good entries. An additional class has been .made this year for members of the Mount Egmont Alpine Club. This offers members a splendid chance of exhibiting their work ip connection with their various tramps and climbs. Those who have not received a schedule can do so upon Application to the manager, box 79, Hawera. Entries close on June 8.