RATAPIKO DISTRICT NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 18 February 1933, Page 5

RATAPIKO DISTRICT NEWS

SPORTS AND PASTIMES CLUB. THE ANNUAL MEETING HELD. (From Our Own CorresponSfent.} The annual meeting of the Ratapiko Sports and Pastime Club was held in the hall on Tuesday night. Mr. E. Grigg presided over one of the best attended meetings in the history of the club. Mr. Vin. Dravitzki, jun., secretary of the dub, read a comprehensive, report of the year’s working, and the balancesheet showed the club to be in a sound financial position. A note was enclosed from the auditor, Mr. A. Lee, Inglewood, congratulating the club on its position. Mr. W. Willans was elected chairman of the meeting and the election of officers proceeded: Mr. E. Grigg, president; ■ Mr. A. Gannaway, vice-president; Mr. J. Wells, treasurer; Mr. F. Hill, secretary, There were nine nominated for the com- ... mittee, and the following seven were elected: Messrs. J. Lepper, A. Martin, J. Corbett, R. Teller, W. B. Martin, F. Hill and Roy Therkleson. A large number of new members were elected and the subscription Was fixed at ss. for men and 2s. 6d. for ladies. Votes of thanks were accorded the retiring officers. ' ■ PERSONAL AND GENERAL.' Mrs. A. Long, president of the Ratepiko Women’s Division, is an inmate of the New Plymouth hospital. Mr. A. H. Fryer-Raisher has taken up his duties as headmaster of the Ratapiko school The school attendance is at pre- • sent causing some anxiety to the committee. The district is fortunate in having two first-class teachers, and it is to be hoped that the attendance will be well maintained and that it will not be necessary to reduce the staff. Mr. Arthur Grigg, -who has been in the New Plymouth hospital, is spending a holiday at Wanganui. Mr. and Mrs. Moore and children, Dannevirke, motored to Ratapiko and were the guests of Mrs. _O. Wilson, “Egmont View,” for the week-end. Mr. Harry Martin left on Tuesday morning for Auckland. Trout are still plentiful in the lake and' a fine fish weighing 6Jlb. was landed by Mr. Bill Wells 'during the week. There was a full attendance at the tennis club meeting on Wednesday night, when it was decided to hold a gala day in aid of funds on February 23. Mr. J. Wells offered the use of his grounds and the offer was accepted. Mr. Wells’ property, which is situated alongside the lake at Ratapiko, is an ideal spot for a gala day. A cement wall runs around the lake, and with steps leading down to the water it forms a natural swimming bath. The beautifully laid-out gardens and lawns should prove an attraction in themselves. The tennis club has arranged an extensive programme of aquatic events, tennis tournament and numerous novelty events, including a “rooster race,” etc., and if the weather is favourable a most enjoyable day’s sport will be provided. The social committee has arrangements well in hand for the dance and euchre party to be held in the even* ins. •"