South Taranaki News

Taranaki Daily News, 6 November 1930, Page 12

South Taranaki News

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SOUTH TARANAKI BOWLING

BANNER COAIPETITION BEGUN.

The banner 'bowling competition in South Taranaki was commenced yesterday in dull and cloudy weather. Tho Hawera Wednesday team played Manaia, at Manaia, winning in the aggregate by 15 points. The games were all closely contested. Results are:— H. M. Massey, Lewin, Spooner, i Andrews (s) — 22 Champion, Shaw, Burgess, Robb (s) 28 — A. T. Christie, Jerry, Watts, Hornby (s) — 17 Goodchap, Lester, McCormick, Crop ton (s) 26 — Robinson, Harrison, Innes, T. Johnson (s) — 24 Canning, Colclough, Townsley, Corkill (s) . 25 — Hickey, Simmons, Franklyn, Toroa (s) —• 29 Herbert, McDonald, Kendall, Hicks (s) .....• 28 — Totals 107 92 The visitors were welcomed by ths ■president of the Manaia Club, Mr. N. C. Innes, Mr. G. A. Burgess replying on behalf of the Hawera Club. CROQUET AT HAWERA. PARK WIN'S GOLD STARS. The first of the season’s croquet games were played on the lawns of the Kio Ora Club at Hawera on Tuesday. The Park- (HaweraJ Club, challenger, defeated the Kia Ora Club, holder, for the gold stars presented to the South Taranaki Association by Mrs. A. V. Tait, Kapopga, for play among clubs in South-Taranaki. The teams contesting the stars were— Kia Ora: Mrs. E. Harrop and Miss Sutton, Mrs. Wills and Miss Hay-Mac-kenzie. Park.- Mrs. A. Murdoch and (Mrs. W. R. Shaw, Mrs. J. Hey and Mrs. F. .Meredith. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent, afternoon tea being provided by the homp club. The greens were in good playing order. HAWERA BAND REVUE. GOOD PROGRESS MADE. Marked enthusiasm and rapid progress are the features of the rehearsals being held nightly for the Hawera Band revue, to be produced at the Opera House, Hawera, on Monday and Tuesday. Mrs. Macbeth, the producer, Mr. Fox, the musipal director, Mr. Hawkins, the secretary, and Mr. V. Powell, the manager, and their assistants are sparing no efforts to ensure the success of the venture, -the object of which is to aid the uniform fund and the fund for next year’s contest at Wellington. Seats may be- booked at Miss Blake’s shop at the Hawera Opera, House.

miniature golf course.

CONSTRUCTION AT HAWERA.

The / construction of a miniature golf course in th© Golden Minim building, under the direction of a syndicate of Hawera business men, is under way, a small' army of carpenters, electricians, plumbers, upholsterers and labourers working overtime to have the course ready for opening on Monday. The course will be fully equipped with the latest designs, in novel and tantalising hazards and, with the addition of several intriguing features introduced in the latest type of American links, the course should be one of the best in New Zealand.

Mr. J. M. Downie, of the Auckland Midget Golf Cours© Company, is at present in Hawera and the designer, Mr. Sterling Rodgers, who introduced th© miniature game to the Dominion, is expected to join him to-day.

MANAIA LIBRARY COMMITTEE.

The Waimate Plains Library Committee resolved to expend £6 in the purchase of new books at a meeting in Manaia on Tuesday night.

It was decided to invest the Meuli bequest of £SO in Government debentures at 5} per cent. Sympathy was expressed with the secretary, Mr. W. Vincent, in the loss of his brother. • ,

“COQUETTE” AT HAWERA.

MARY PICKFORD’S SUCCESS,

In her first all-talking picture, "Coquettd,” which opened a two-night season at the Hawera Opera House last evening, Mary Pickford, who has time and again ‘been acknowledged the world’s favourite film star, made an auspicious debut and captured the heart and imagination of even the most staid picture-goer. The inimitable charm which has always been a feature of a production starring Mary 'Pickford is there in plenty, but this time it is an added charm, for what can be more attractive and appealing than the intonations of a perfectly modulated speaking voice? Mary Pickford, in the role of Norma Besant, the vivacious daughter of a respected country physician, is co-starred with John Mack Brown, who plays the part of Michael Jeffrey, a man of the mountains, who later wins the love of the charming Norma. Matt Moore, in the role of Stanley Wentworth, carries out his part with the adept touch of a master, standing quietly by Norma's side and watching, with laughing sympathy, her excursions into romance. Stanley loved Norma with the devotion of perfect understanding, but, though her social equal and a perfect match in every way, she is not for him. With the sincerity of his mountain forebears’ and the blunt straightforwardness of his kind, Michael presses his suit. Roystering adventurer that he is, he engages in a, free-for-all street fight in defence of Norma’s name. Norma awakens, realises her love and is ready to follow wherever Michael may I lead; ready to sacrifice everything for him. But Michael has his pride. They separate for six months, in whi-.i Time Michael is to make good. How he comes down from his hills to spend a brief hour with Norma, how they are sera returning from the hills in the early hours of the morning by gossiping townspeople, how Michael asks her for an immediate marriage and how the irate father fires a revolver shot and almost 'breaks the heart of the daughter he loves better than all the world, forms a story of enthralling interest. .The box plans are at Mist Blake’s.

PATEA TENNIS CLUB OPENING DAY’S PLAY; Added interest was given the opening day of the Patea Tenuis Club by the attendance of the lit. Hon. J. G. Coatqs, M.P., who paid the courts a flying visit. In ideal summer weather visitors and players from throughout the district attended. The president (Mr. W. F. Sheild) in happy speech welcomed the visitors and declared the lawns officially opened. The first ball was driven by Mrs. W. F. Sheild. A tournament followed, from which Miss L. Carey and Mr. A. C. Thompson emerged the winners. PATEA FIRE BRIGADE. KEEN COMPETITION WORK. Prior to the monthly meeting members of the Patea Volunteer’ Fire Brigade engaged in competition in Egmont Street adjoining the station. The contests were-followed with interest by a large number’ of spectators and some excellent times were recorded. The captain (Mr. F. Fitzwater) congratulated the firemen on their zeal and desire for greater efficiency. Points were then awarded, resulting as follow: Fireman N. Coad 1, Fireman K. Fitzwater 2, Fireman W. Willis 3. Firemen E. Fitzwater, M. Fitzwater, W. Milne, F. Stanford, M. Carey, J. Black, G. Macken and F. Willis also competed. The meeting was held at the station, the custodian reporting the engine and equipment in good order. Arrangements for various social functions were completed. The annual complimentary social to ladies wh’o have been associated with the brigade’s activities will shortly be held in the Foresters’ hall. The annual ball held recently yielded approximately £9 10s. ■ . > POWER OF HUMAN MIND. MR. WILLIAM HOLMES’ LECTURE. 111 the lecture of Mr. William Holmes, Los Angeles, California, in the Savoy, Hawera, last night, he saidq “It is a strange thing to see so many people going through life, having so much power within themselves and using so little; in fact, using quite as much of their mental forces destructively as constructively; possessing latent possibilities of far-reaching value to themselves as individuals and their community, and not knowing how to use those which they have developed in a positive way. This is because mankind has but just begun to train his mind and to bring his mental forces into controlled action. “The cause of sickness is ignorance of mental and physical laws; the failures in life, poverty and unemployment are wholly due to mental states. Ramsay MacDonald in his recent speech asserts that the cause of the present seeming depression is one of The psychology of the people rather than any inherent weakness in the Empire,’ and warns everyone to change his mind and so restore good times.” Mr. Holmes stated that he was there to help all who really wanted and needed help, and who were willing to help themselves to become dominant, vibrant, active, healthy, normal and satisfied ■souls. The subject of his lecture tonight is “The.. Wonder Worker.” AWATUNA NEWS. *. The Awatuna Tennis Club held its annual meeting last week, when Mr. W. A. Lind was elected president, Mr. D. Lind chairman and Miss M. Hughes secretary and treasurer. The court was opened for the season on Saturday and in spite of the weather a good number 1 of players attended. A Yankee tournament was played, the winenrs being Mr. M. Malone (Riverlea) and Miss F. Bailey. The court in excellent condition. Mrs. Hutchings was hostess at an afternoon given in aid of the Women’s Division. Competitions were won by Mesdames Alty and Corbett and by Misses Duckett and E. Coxhead. Mr. and Mrs. W. Harvey left on Friday for their new home at .Whenuakura. Miss Phyllis Hutuhings is visiting her sister, Mrs. R. Chubb, at Cambridge. PANTOMIME “CINDERELLA” PUPILS OF MISS ELWYN RILEY. Appropriately enough the Hawera recital of the pupils of Miss Elwyn Riley, New Plymouth, on Tuesday evening, co-incidcd with her birthday, and the residents of her former home town were thus able to give her their best wishes. The pantomime “Cinderella,” which was successfully staged in New Plymouth, attracted a large house, -which enthusiastically received the work of the pupils, including that of some clever children barely removed from the baby stage.

As was natural the pantomime was largely a dancing show, Miss Riley herself contributing three artistic solos and a tap dance with a surprisingly efficient male team, the number 'being loudly encored. All classes of dancing were performed by Miss Riley’s pupils, including several spectacular ballets. The acting and singing were not quite up to the standard of dancing, but served to provide suitable interludes. The manner in which the whole entertainment was produced was admirable. Nothing too ambitious was attempted, and yet there was some remarkably good work done by one and all, every number being heartily applauded. The frocking deserves special mention. The effects obtained were enhanced by the suitable and beautiful costumes worn, the golliwog ballet being a noticeable case in point. The principal characters were adequately portrayed as follows:-—Cinderella, Joyce McHardie; heralds, Peace Gilmour, Connie Nike!, Doreen Belcher; Punchinello, Joan Wood; Charity and Patience (cruel sisters), Ruby Gibson and Hath Wilkie; the Baron (papa), Gwen Riley; (Fairy Godmother, Waveney Martin; Cupid, Ngaere Croll; the King, Molly Davies; the Queen, Vena Gilbert; Lady Guy, Doreen Lobb,- Prince Charming, Mona Martin. Among the dance numbers one that was particularly popular was a Russian fantasy amazingly performed by little Moira Gilbert. Other dancers to be enthusiastically encored were Waveney Martin, Aileen Hoskin, Mona Martin, Nola Martin, Eileen Hayward and Connie Nikel. PERSONAL ITEMS. Miss J. Sullivan, Timaru, who has been staying at Waverlcy for several months, left for Sydney last week for an extended holiday,