RAWHITIROA NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 11 June 1932, Page 6

RAWHITIROA NEWS

COMPLETION OF HALL ADDITIONS. The long-planned additions to the Rawhitiroa hall have been completed, and the building is a vast improvement upon the old structure that has done duty for 20 years. Under the direction of Mr. J. H. Bleakley working bees have been busy every day for the last fortnight and the amount and quality of the work done are a credit to the overseer and his helpers. The external improvements included the demolishing of the front porch and the addition of two new dressing-rooms on the lean-to principle, with a ticket box and passageway to facilitate entry and payment. A wooden grating at the new front door effectively disposes of a long-standing nuisance—a muddy entrance, which, owing to the foundations of the hall 'being lower than the road, was formerly incurable. Inside the hall, the supper-room has been enlarged by the removal of the partition which previously divided it from the ladies’ dressing-room. The stage has been demolished, enlarging the dancing space by 250 square feet. Further facilities for serving supper have been provided, including two new folding tables and a service-door into the hall. New card tables and seats were constructed from spare building timber, and new steps and cupboards have been made for the supper-room. The additions made it necessary for new electric lighting, and this work was satisfactorily carried out by Mr. Drabble, Eltham, with the assistance of Mr. Frank Fletcher, Rawhitiroa.

Among those who voluntarily assisted in the building and the consequent clearing of the hall were Messrs. J. H. Bleakley (overseer), J. Cocker, D. May, H. J. Bleakley, L. Prankerd, F. Cave, G. V. Thame, C. Ford, F. Belcher, W. P. Jenkins, T. Coeker, E. Fletcher, E. Knuckey, L. Stretton, L. Jenkins, R. Bleakley, A. M. Wilson, A. Phillips, W. P. Bootten, T. Willy, S. Prankerd, H. Belcher, M. O’Connor, W. B. Robertson, I. Hewitt and S. Knuckey. Silver pine piles were donated by Mr. W. P. Jenkins, and Messrs. J. Gernhoefer, D. Knuckey and L. Prankerd gave free use of their lorries for transport of building materials. The first function in the enlarged hall was the fortnightly euchre and dance party on Thursday evening, and it augurs well that this function was the most successful of this season’s series. Eighteen and a half tables were occupied at the card tournament, and play was keen throughout. The ladies’ prize was won by Miss E. Laird, Mata, who gained eight points. In the men’s section Messrs. F. Cave, L. Stretton, G. Harrison, J. Paton and T. Kingham tied with seven points, and in a re-play Mr. Cave was the winner. An excellent supper was provided by the ladies of the district, following which an enjoyable dance was held. Music was provided by Mrs. Kingham, Misses E. Cocker, E. Tipler, P. O’Connor, M. Tipler, and Messrs. L. Prankerd and A. M. Wilson. Mr. Wilson was master of ceremonies.

Mr. J. Cocker, chairman of the hall committee, .announced that a meeting of settlers would be held to arrange a special function for the official opening of the hall. He said the committee hoped that with the funds already in hand a district effort would bring in sufficient money to pay off the whole cost of the additions.

LADIES’ GOLF CLUB.

NON-HANDICAP MATCH.

Following is the draw for the nonhandicap match to be played on. Tuesday by ladies of the Stratford Golf Club: Miss Mann plays Miss Furrie, Miss Field plays Miss L. Penn, Miss Jackson plays Mrs. Clark, Mrs. Liddell plays Mrs. Newell, Miss Lyons plays Msis Coleman, Mrs. Thomas plays Mrs. Armstrong, Miss Massey plays Miss Smith, Miss Toombs plays Miss Dimes, Mrs. Bellringer plays Miss M. Sangster, Mrs. Davies plays Misp Brenmer, Miss S. Pearce plays Miss McEwan, Miss T. McRae plays Miss Hodge, Miss Segers plays Miss J. Mcßae, Miss Sullivan a bye. A trophy has been donated for the player returning the best two cards over June, July and August matches.

ELTHAM DRUIDS’ CEREMONY.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS.

The half-yearly installation meeting of the Eltham Druids’ Lodge was held on Wednesday, when officers installed were J.P.A., Bro. W. J. Williams; A.D., Bro. A. S. Vincent; V.A., Bro. J. Radich; secretary, Bro. H. J. Drabble; treasurer, Bro. A. Hilmer; Arch Druid Bards, Bros. G. A. Anderson and Humphreys; viceArch Druid Bards, Bros. Frost and Campbell; inside Guardian, Bro. G. Morton; Outside Guardian, Bro. Butler. Past Arch Druid Bro. Drabble was presented with his Past Arch degrees. In making the presentation D.P. Bro. Grant said Bro. Drabble was one of the most energetic members. The secretary was the mainstay of a lodge, and in Bro. Drabble they could not be better served. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr. G. Irving, of the Stratford staff of the Bank of Australasia, has been advised of his transfer to Christchurch. He will leave on Tuesday. Dr. W. P. P. Gordon is at Taihape, where his mother is seriously ill. Mr. G. F. Whitworth, ’Timaru, has joined the staff of the produce department of the Farmers’ Co-op. Organisation Society Ltd. at Stratford.

Mr. and Mrs. Laurie W. Hall, Thames, motored to Stratford for the week-end.