WITH MERE AND POI

Taranaki Daily News, 18 April 1932, Page 10

WITH MERE AND POI

MAORI GAMES AND HAKAS. LARGE GATHERING AT PATEA. The ground literally quivered under the rhythmic stamp of the Maori warriors on Saturday in some of the most thrilling and spirited hakas ever seen at Patea, when natives from Hawera, Waitotara and the surrounding districts gathered to obtain funds to erect a memorial to the ancient navigator Turi. 'During the recent Patea jubilee proceedings special prominence was given the founding of the original Patea settlement by the navigator Turi, following his voyage from Hawaiiki. As a result there has been a growing movement on foot to erect a permanent memorial to Turi at Patea. The entertaining programme provided at the Patea Domain was the commencement of a series of similar programmes to provide funds. The programme included a round of haka and poi dances and a special presentation of the ancient games, matemate and te-te-torea. Prominent among the natives present were “Scotty” Pananui,. Hawera, R. Whakarua, Waitotara, and W. Tupito,- Pariroa. In addition to the gate takings, many present donated sums, and the fund has already become substantial. HAWERA GOLF PROGRAMME. ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE YEAR. The following programme has been drawn up by the committee of the Hawera Men’s Golf Club for the season:— April 20 and 23: Anderson Cup, Ist qualifying round. April 29 and 30: Anderson Cup, 2nd qualifying round. May 4: Open (Wcdneseday). May 7: Waverley (Saturday) at Hawera. May 11: Manaia (Wednesday) at Hawera. May 14: Open (Saturday). May 18 and 21: Bogey, Ist round. May 25 and 28: Bogey, 2nd round. June 1: Open (Wednesday). June 3: New Plymouth (at New Plymouth). . June 4: Open (Saturday). June 8 and 1'1: Ist round medal Abbott trophy., June 15 and 18: 2nd round medal Abbott trophy. June 22 and 25: 3rd round medal Abbott trophy. June 29 and July 2: Senior and junior four-ball bogey. July 6 and 9: Ladies v. men. July 13 and 16: Bogey. July 20 and 23: Open. July 27 and 30: Ladiees v. men. • August 3 and 6: Championship Ist qualifying round. August 10 and 13: Championship 2nd qualifying round. August 17: Patea (Wednesday) at Haweral August 20: Stratford (Saturday) at Hawera. August 24 and 27: Canadian foursome senior and junior. The list is subject to alteration without notice. TE KIRI SCHOOL FINANCES. COMMITTEE REPORTS CREDIT. The Te Kiri school committee reports that the year started with a credit balance of £8 15s lid, while at the end of the year the balance was £l5 16s 9d. Since the end of the year up till Saturday, the committee has paid all the accounts outstanding, and with a clean sheet for the in-coming committee the credit balance is approximately £lO. The following outings and amusements were Held during the year: School concert and social (November), Christmas tree and breaking-up (December 17), girls’ basketball teain taken to Kapuni (July 22), school picnic at Te-Ngutu (March 11). During the year a great many improvements were made to the ground, including the metalling of the drill ground, stoning some drains and cutting blackberries. The retiring committee recommends that the horse paddock should be ploughed. PERSONAL. Mr. J. W. Ogle, a staff member of the Bank of New Zealand’s Hawera •branch, was entertained by a numberof friends at a bachelor dinner at the Central Hotel on Friday night in hon'our of his marriage, which is to take ■place this week. Mr. E. C. Ferrier, president of the Christchurch Ski Club and a well-known •southern alpinist, was entertained by •the Mt. Egmont Alpine Club on Friday evening and spent the week-end at Dawson Falls. At the social a fare'well presentation was made to Mr. G. 'D. Oliver, whose services to the club 'were eulogised by Messrs L. 0. Hooker 'and Rod Syme.

GENERAL ITEMS. ■ Forcible entry into the residence of Mr. A. Morse at the Hawera racecourse ’was made in the absence of Mr. and Mrs. Morse between S a.m. and noon on Friday, and a gold stop-watch, valued at £4O, and approximately £1 in silver were stolen. The house had been left locked, entrance being effected 'through the bathroom window. “It has been rumoured in the town that the Legion of Frontiersmen intended to break up this meeting,” said Mr. W. G. Simpson at the Hawera. Labour meeting on Saturday night. “The captain of the Legionaries has seen me and asked me to tell you that the Legion would not entertain such an idea.” “We stand for justice to all, and consequently an honest money system,” said Mr. F. Langstone, Labour M.P. for Waimarino, at the Hawera meeting on Saturday night. “In effect we stand for 16 ounces in the lb—don’t we?” ’he said, turning to the president, Mr. •W. G. Simpson. The 4vo or so people present were not slow to appreciate the point, for Mr. Simpson is a Hawera business man. Mr. Langstone was puzzled at the laughter until he realised the position. “Mr. Simpson, of course, 'stands for 17 ounces to the lb,” he (said amidst more laughter. The results of the two eclectic competition rounds played by the Hawera 'Golf Club have not been worked out.

SUNDAY OBSERVANCE. APPEALS IN HAWERA CHURCHES From the pulpits of the Presbyterian, Methodist, Anglican and Baptist churches at Hawera lasc night the importance of Sabbath observance was dealt with by the ministers. There were large attendances at all the churches and special hymns were sung. At the Presbyterian Church Mr. A. Galloway sang solos from “The Creation” and the choir sang the anthem “The Radiant Morn.” At the Methodist Church also the choir sang a special anthem. HUNT AT WAVERLEY. SUCCESSFUL MEETING. Probably one. of the most successful meetings in the history of the EgmontWanganui club was held on Saturday last. The meet was held on Mr. H. Pepper’s property", over 50 followers attending on horseback. A number of runs resulted in two kills. SUCCESS OF “MERELY MARY ANN.” HAWERA OPERA HOUSE TO-NIGHT. Janet Gaynor is more wistful and charming than ever as the repressed little maid-of-all-work in the dingy London rooming house in “Merely Mary Ann,” which met with such success at the Hawera Opera House on Saturday, and which will be shown to-night and finally to-morrow night. She shyly falls'in love with a clever but impecunious composer, played by Charles Farrell. Their delightful romance with its vivid moments of pathos makes a most appealing story; .Beryl Mercer as the shrewdish, suspicious tyrant of a landlady, Arnold Lucy as the dignified vicar,' G. P. Huntley junr., as Farrell's old-time friend, head the supporting cast. Jules Furthmau has done a noteworthy piece of work in adapting the Israel Gangwill play to the screen. A good supporting programme is presented. Seats may be reserved at Miss Blake’s. BUSINESS NOTICES. The annual Catholic ball at Auroa 'will be held on Wednesday evening. Free buses are to run from Okaiawa, 'lnaha, Manaia, Otakeho, Kaponga and ■Kapuni, and a very large attendance is expected. Monte Carlo dances and 'other novelties, together with a good ’supper and music, are sure to make the 'evening enjoyable.