WAITARA NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 12 May 1930, Page 2

WAITARA NEWS

. .t • A4ISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.' . (From Our Own Correspondent.) The 'long-established drapery business in McLean Street carried on by Miss W. Tate has been acquired by Mr. Bowater, Wellington. The croquet chib’s first euchre party for the season took place in the bowling club’s pavilion on Thursday afternoon, when an enjoyable time was spent Eight tables were occupied. The winners were Mesdames St. George and Parker (a tie for first), the hidden number prize going to Miss Lusk.

The Waitara Tennis Club held its annual ball on Thursday evening, and it proved as popular as in previous years. The 80 couples present had an enjoyable evening to dance music played by Boulton's dance band. The door receipts were about £25, During the evening the club’s president, Mr.. W. Middleton, availed himself o-f the opportunity .of presenting: .the-,; Dr,-: Alison chainpionsliip cups won by Miss V. Lbuis and Mr. L. Sole. He referred to ; the excellency of their games. He also drew attention to the Soffe Cup (which was on view), pointing out the fact that the Waitara Club was still in possession o-f it. ~ The annual meeting of the North Taranaki Card Association was held on Saturday ' last, delegates being present from all the clubs concerned. It was decided to start the competition in 'the third week in May. The draw for the first match is:—Tikorangi . ,v. Lepperton; Brixton v. Freezing Works; Waitara a bye.

‘LMiijbr Robinson, the general secretary of the Anglican mission in Melanesia, gave a very interesting address on tlie mission in St. John’s Church last evening. The address was illustrated with lantern slides. From what Major Robinson said it appears that the lot of a missionary in. the South.. Seas is; by no means an easy one, and .Instead: of treating the missionary as a joke jwe ought to lift our hats to him as a hero and a pioneer of Empire and civilisation. Major Robinson will give •' an address at St. Stephen's Church,- Waihi. on Sunday, and in St. Paul’s Church. Urenui, on Sunday evening.