MATAU ROAD METALLING

Taranaki Daily News, 14 April 1932, Page 6

MATAU ROAD METALLING

DANCE TO CELEBRATE EVENT. A social-dance was held at Matau to celebrate the completion of the first road metal contract. Despite the fact that the weather was most unfavourable there was -in excellent attendance from all parts of the district. After supper several toasts were honoured as follows: The King (proposed by Mr. H. Larsen), Local Bodies (proposed by Mr. H. Larsen and responded to by Mr. R. Mounsey), The Pioneers (Mr. H. Larsen —Mr. E. Evans), The Ladies (Mr. H. Larsen-- Mr. W. Rawlinson), The Visitors (Mr. H. Larsen— Mr. K. Pegg), The Contractor (Mr. H. Larsen —Mr. Keheeby), Mr. Stockly (Mr. H. Larsen —Mr. Stockly). Mr. E. Evans sang a song which was heartily encored. Music for the dance was supplied by Misses Smaill and Mounsey and Messrs. J. Moody, A. Smellie, M. Jensen, J. Stockly and W. Rawlinson. The Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union held its monthly meeting on Wednesday last week. Those present were, Mesdames P. Rolfe (president), M. McCoord (secretary), A. Rolfe, W. Rawlinson, R. Chapman, G. Rawlinson and A. Smith and Misses D. Rawlinson, M. Larsen, G. Chapman and N> Mundy. The meeting passed a vote of thanks to Mr. Dickinson, Stratford, for auditing the books. Mesdames W. Rawlinson and A. Smith were elected advisory members for the year. STRATFORD FOOTBALL CLUB. PREPARATION'S FOR SEASON. The management committee of the Stratford Football Club met on Tuesday night and granted the use of the gymnasium to the Celtic Club on Mondays and Thursdays. Mr. E. N. Owen was appointed coach and selector of the first juniors;' while Messrs L. Wynyard and W. J- Aitken will jointly coach and select the third grade team. It was decided to nominate one team for the Kerin Cup competition at Toko next Thursday. Various reinstatements on behalf of the Toko and Midhirst Clubs were dealt with and recommendations forwarded to the Taranaki Rugby Union. The secretary, Mr. F. J. Nolan, reported that entries for the Central Division competition at Stratford to-day had 'been received from Stratford (2), Celtic, Cardiff and Toko. The following will represent the Stratford Club A and B teams in the tournament at Victoria Park to-day: — Blackmore, Grace, Henry, Hinton, Fastier, F. Collins, P. Collins, Wellington, Hartigan, Green, Osmond, Falkner, Rogers, Schestig, Ron. Collins, Reg. Collins, Roy Collins, See, Donnelly, Mill's, But-, cher, Watson, Aitken, Harper, J. Lash, Ruscoe, Tu'bby, Berk, W. Fastier, Cresswell, Kifkwood, Keightly. The Celtic team will be selected from the following:—'Walker, Ritter, Johnston, Moore, Penniall, Coffery, Walsh, Laurence, Lash (2), Cook, Old, McCarrison, J. Boniface, W. Sangster, Sullivan (2), Carryer, McMillan, Burke, Kofoed, Holden, Pettigrew, Withers, P. Bourke, T. Stevens, O'Shannessy, Milne (2), P. Stevens, McCluggage, W. Gads'by, K. Elgar, B. Harris, Hay ton. The Toko team will be: Sangster (4), E. Walter, C. Wilmshurst, E. Wilmshurst, J. Wilmshurst, P. Jones, A. Chapman, H. Were, H. Rumball, McGuinness (2), J. Corbett, N. Bell, J. Hall, E. Smith, F. Latham, P. Fastier. GENERAL ITEMS. The Eltham Golf Club will play a medal match to-day and on Saturday, players arranging their own partners. Several trophies have been donated for competition. Next Thursday Mr. A. O. Casey’s trophies will be competed for. Play will be over 36 holes and a draw will be made for this. Matches are being arranged with other clubs and the programme will be available as soon as dates are confirmed.

With the enthusiasm at present being displayed there should be good matches on the Stratford links to-morrow afternoon, when the official opening of the Ladies’ Golf Club will take place. A Canadian foursome has been prepared, players being expected to arrange their own partners. The ladies have been advised of many prospective visitors from other Taranaki clubs. A start will be made at 1.30.

The Ngaere branch of the Women’s Institute held its monthly meeting in the hall, 35 members being present. Mrs. Townsend, Eltham, gave a demonstration on the 'icing of a fruit cake. The competition for the best decorated sponge cake was won by Mrs. J. Arthur, with Miss N. Kofoed second. A humorous competition was won by Miss F. Taylor. The hostesses were Mesdames D. S. Maxwell, J. Seed and Pedersen, and Misses T. Maxwell and D. Seed.

The following will represent the Avon Bowling Club against Eltham at Eltham to-day; Clemow, Cook, Clark, Ansley (s); Melnnes, Von Sturmer, Thomson, Lonsdale (s); Bourke, Walker, Power, North (s); Soundy, Keller, Hill, J. Weston (s); Jenkinson, Moss, Wilson, Dickinson (s). The rink to play for the stars is: Collingwood, Ruskin, Martin, Hardy-Jones (s). The increase in the number of sportsmen in the Stratford Acclimatisation Society’s district may be traced from the fact that fees collected for shooting have increased from £2O in 1914 to £47 this year, the figures for fishing being £34 and £7l.

The following will represent' Stratford Old Girls in a hockey match against High School to-day: Misses B. Watkins, M. Young, M. Buchanan, C. Clark, D. Rogers, G. Hale, G. Huston, P. McCluggage, E. Irving, D. and L. Wickham, N. Lash, D. and J. Joyes, I. Schwieters, R. Childs, J. Whitmill, M. McCluggage.

The Catholic euchre party held in the Medina, Stratford, on Tuesday night wais attended by 160 players, and as the first of a series to take place at fortnightly intervals it was. a great success. Prizes were won by Mrs. M. Taylor (Eltham) 1, Miss V. Franks 2, Miss T. Taylor (Eltham) 3. Three men tied for first and the play-off resulted: Mr. J. McDonald 1, Mr. A. Martin (Eltham) 2, Mr. A. R. Thompson 3. The organisers were Messrs D. J. Malone and J. S. Lyons, and Miss A. Grant.

ADVERTISERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS.

The annual meeting of the Stratford Poultry and Winter Show Association will„be held in Smith’s rooms at eight o’clock f.o-nirrht.

PUKENGAHU SPORTS TO-DAY. While the annual sports at Pukengahu to-day will be only the fourth meeting the club has held, such have been the programmes and organisation of these meetings in the past that the function has gained a, reputation that many an older club cannot claim. This year no effort has been spared to gain further laurels, and those who attend can depend on an enjoyable day’s outing. Luncheon and afternoon tea will be available in the hall next to the grounds. A dance will be held in the evening. PUKENGAHU SPORTS HANDICAPS. Following are additional handicaps for the Pukengahu sporta to-day: —

Cycle events: C. Bourke (half-mile) GOyde. (one-mile) 110yds. (two-mile) 200 yds. (three-mile) 300yds. ELTHAM THEATRE. “THE NIPPER.” To-night’s audience at the Eltham Theatre will be pleased with the British picture “The Nipper,” a United Artists’ production featuring the versatile Betty Balfour. It has just the correct proportion of brightness and Badness to make a direct appeal. It is a. very human and decidedly sophisticated story of a waif whose destiny momentarily appears to be tied up in the environs of a cheap cabaret. Her job is to please the patrons per medium of song and dance, and the opening qpisodes of the production visualise her in such sursoundings. The story is one that moves with such speed, however, that the onlooker is whisked from one scene to another with speed that is to say the least lightning-like. As it- unwinds the play affords an ever-changing appeal—drama, comedy, suspense and abundant action. Though drama for the most part provides the background of the picture, the remarkable versatility of Betty Balfour is 'frequently demonstrated by means of several vocal numbers that tend to temper the tenser ninninnf,g.

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