HAWERA PIPE BAND BALL

Taranaki Daily News, 14 October 1929, Page 6

HAWERA PIPE BAND BALL

MOST SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. One of the most enjoyable functions of the season was the annual ball of the Hawera Highland Pipe Band in: the Foresters’ Hall on Friday evening. From beginning to end the function went with a lively swing on a perfect floor and to delightful music. Coburns were at their best and the large crowd was not slow to show its appreciation of their efforts. Extras were supplied by Mrs. Quin,-Misses G. Purser and G. Emmett, Messrs R. W. Haddow (eightsome reel), and P. Steffert. The decorations were picturesque and reflected great credit on those responsible. From a circle of coloured light in the centre of the hall radiated two shades of pink streamers to the walls, which were also decorated with greenery, pink streamers and Scottish flags. The supper tables looked delightful with the same decorative scheme, while the orchestra was ensconsed behind a curtain of pink streamers stretching almost from ceiling to'floor. The supper arrangements were all that could be desired. There were large numbers of visitors present from as far distant as New Plylmouth, P.itea and Opnnake, and all expressed their pleasure at and appreciation of the enjoyment provided for them through the efforts of the honorary secretary, Mr. J. R. Nairn. Novelty dances were the order (he evening, and there were confetti and streamers' in abundance. Lucky spot waltzes were won respectively by AU'SLaurenson and Mr. W. 11. Dowden, and Miss Seaver and Mr. Oldfield. Mr. R. P. Morrissey proved a. capable master of ceremonies. His naming of the dances after prominent Scots was novel and created a great deal of amusement. FORESTERS’ ACTIVITIES. HUTA LODGE INSTALLATION. • The half-yearly installation of officers of Huia Lodge No. 9 on Thursday evening, was carried out by P.D.D/ M. Bro. J. Harrop and officers of Star of Opnnake Lodge No. 31. The following < ‘fleers were installed: J.P.G., Bro. Ball; N.G., Bro. Haigh; V.G., Bro. Timmins; R.S., Bro. Hannah; P.S., Bro. Cooper, P.G.; Treasurer, Bro. Trim, P.G.; Warden, Bro, Allen, _’.G.; Conductor, Bro. Cooper, P.G.; R.S.N.G., Bro. B. L. Haseltine, P.G.; L.S.N.G., Bro Beaurepaire, P.G.; R.S.V.G., Br . A. G. Haseltine, P.G.; L.S.V.G., Bro. Storm, P.G.; R.S.A., Bro. Hatcher; L.S.S., Bro. Franklyn; 1.G., Bro. Emeny; Chaplain, Bro. Corey, P.G. GENERAL ITEMS. The opening of the Te Ngutu Tennis Club took place on Thursday in the presence of a large crowd of players and friends. Afternoon tea was served by the ladies’ committee. A Yankee tournament was won by Mrs. Freeman and Mr. C. Paterson, with Mies B. Putt and Mr. P. Cameron runners-up.

Good fishing is reported by several enthusiasts who have been out this season. Last Friday- Alessrs: E. Drake and L. Cleaver, Okaiawa, landed seven fish weighing a total of 231 b. The fish were in good condition, and all good fighters. On the opening day, Mr, Drake and a companion secured 17 good fish. A cash balance of £4l 19s 5d was disclosed in a provisional balance-sheet submitted to a meeting of the executive of the Hawera Amateur Operatic Society in connection with the recent production of "Going Up.” Receipts amounted to £470 3s 6d and expenditui’e to £428 4s Id. This is regarded as a most satisfactory financial result, and it is anticipated that amount will be considerably augmented in the final balancesheet.

“A sea of potholes” and “the worst bit of road between Auckland and Wellington, excepting the infamous Alahoe-nui-Te Kuiti portion,” was how Air. W. A. Spragg described the condition of the road at the South Road subway, at a meeting of the executive of the South Taranaki Automobile Association on Friday night. Air. S. C. Tonks said it was a difficult matter to deal with as the road was causing a considerable amount of trouble to the engineers. It had been built through a swamp and the lowest portion of it was sinking. ' Many loads of metal had been put on, but until it consolidated no permanent repairs could be effected.

An invitation to be present at the official opening ceremony and dinnbr at “The " Chateau,” Tongariro National Park, on November 4 has been received by the president of the Hawera Chamber of Commerce (Air. B. C. Bennett) from the directors of the Tongariro Park Tourist Co., Ltd. The programme extends over three days, commencing on November 2. The first day will be devoted to a general inspection of the building and short sight-seeing walks; the second day to a motor trip to Tokaanu and fishing on Lake Taupo; on the third day a motor trip to Retaruke and short trip on the Wanganui River will be undertaken, the return being made for the official opening at 3.30 p.m. The official dinner will take place in the evening. PERSONAL. Air. J. R. Blake, Napier, is spending a few days in Hawera. Mr. R. A. G. Fowke, railway stationmaster at Hawera, went to Wellington on Friday on a short leave of absence. He is being relieved by Mr. J. Campbell, chief clerk of the Hawera goods office; Aliss Nancv- Kent, who secured her licentiate under Trinity College in elocution .had the distinction of securing no less than 93 per cent, in her examination. She also completed her licentiateship in the one year. In the report of the Trinity College passes on Saturday the name of the teacher of Veronica Quin, a successful candidate in the intermediate elocution section, was incorrectly given. The teacher should have been stated as Aliss Al. Instone.

The appointment of the chairman of the South Taranaki Automobile Association, Mr. W. O’Callaghan, as a vice-presi-dent of the North I-’tiid Motor Union was the subject of congratulatory comment by Mr. S. C. Tonks at a meeting of the association on Friday night. He also congratulated the secretary, Mr. W. G. Walkley, on his election as a member of the North Island executive.The election of the chairman and the secretary, eaid Mr. Touks, was a compliment to the South Taranaki Association,, and it was pleasing to know that its : work and energy were- being watched by other associations. r ’ie marked ability of Mr. Walkley was well-known and he had carried through some big schemes with great success.

OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT.

“TROUBLESOME WIVES.” Mabel Foulton, that clever young British film actress whose popularity amazingly, is the star attraction in the new British Dominions film, “Troublesome Wives,” which opens at the Opera House, Hawera, to-night. This picture is full of brio-lit entertainment, and provides plenty of thrills, intermingled with much clever comedy. An excellent east includes Eric Bransby Williams, Lilian Oldland, Marie Ault, Roy Russell and Reginald Fox. Flying, sailing and motor boat scenes are elements in a stoiy o two husbands who are so engrossed with their study of aircraft that their wives have reason to feel aggrieved, and become involved in a series of dangers which come near to wrecking their happiness and their husbands’ careers. A climax is reached in a fierce hand-to-hand struggle in a yacht belonging to the villain of the story. A fine supporting programme will include A Music Mastei series “Songs of Central Europe.” The box plan is at Miss Blake’s sweet shop. Jjf-cv .h-c I? i.!