WHANGAMOMONA NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 13 April 1935, Page 17 (Supplement)

WHANGAMOMONA NEWS

POSTAL OFFICER FAREWELLED. CONNECTED WITH SPORTS BODIES. The nopularity of Mr. Hilton Frewin was shown, on Friday evening when the residents of Whangamomqna and district gathered at a farewell social and dance in his honour. Mr. L. Dean, chairman of the Whangamomona Football Club, said Mr. Frewin had occupied the position of assistant at the post office' for. five years, and was shortly leaving for Kimbolton. During his. stay , at Whangamomona he had taken an active interest in all branches of sport in the town, and as secretary of the Whangamomona Football Club for two years he had proved a great asset. Residents felt they could not let him depart without showing in some tangible manner the esteem in which he was held. ‘ Mr. Geever referred to the excellent character of Mr. Frewin and stated that as a postal official he had been found most obliging. Mr. G, Murphy, Aotuhia, paid a tribute to the manner in which Mr. Frewin had always. considered the settlers in the back country, both officially and in private-life/ They would be sorry to see him go. •’.Mr. L. A. Robinson, postmaster, said he had been fortunate in having an officer- of Mr. Frewin’s calibre, as he always considered the other fellow's point of view, and that made for smooth working both in‘contact with the public and behind the scenes. Mr. Frewin had made headway during his five years sojourn at Whangamomona, meeting with success in two examinations. He had proved a valuable officer, fully alive to the department’s , requirements, while he had, conducted himself in a manner beyond reproach. Mr. Dean presented Mr. Frewin with a solid,leather suitcase and a cheque on behalf of the residents of Whangamomona and; district,

, Mr. Frewin said he was sorry to leave Whangamomona, where he had spent a very pleasant time. He thanked the residents for the handsome . gifts.

The following items were contributed: Dick Dean, recitation; Vera Robinson, recitation;'Pamela Robinson, song; Grace Newbold, recitation; Mrs. L. Buckenham, song; Mr. M. Ducey, song; Mr. J. Lawrence, song;, and Miss J. Mouton, monologue. Music was supplied by Miss Eldridge, -Miss N. Geever, Mrs. Astwood, Mrs. Curry, Messrs. Newbold apd 3. Gordon.

End of Tennis Season. 'The final, match- of the tennis season was played on the Whahgamomona courts last week-end - when Whangairiomona: 'easily defeated \ Strathmore by 25 sets to seven. The day’ was fine' and the games enjoyable, the match between the top pienln the doubles being a good - . - •• , Strathmore mentioned first, are:— i" "" ' "Men’s singles: L. Meredith lost to L. Anderson 6—3, D. Frank beat Chas. Gilmour 6—l, H. Meek beat N. Childs 6—2, H. Mayo lost to F. Anderson I—6, W. Elder beat J. Surman 6—l, C. Yandle lost to L. Robinson 2—6, M. O’Neill lost to D. Mouton I—6, H. Garlick lost to G. Mouton o—6. , Women’s singles: Mrs. Meek lost to Miss N. ■ Geever 4—6; Mrs. Elder lost to Miss E. Geever 2—6, Miss Meredith beat Mrs. Buckenham 6-2, Miss Dromgool lost io Miss Howley 4—6, Mrs. Meredith lost to Mrs. D. Robinson 2—6, Mrs. McCracken lost to Mrs. Clopatt 0 6, Mrs. Colton lost to Miss P. Millman 4—6, Mrs. Yandle lost to Miss D. Thompson 2—6. Men’s doubles: L. Meredith and D. Frank beat L. Anderson and C. Howley 6—4, H. Meek and Mayo lost to Gilmour and Childs o—6, Elder and Yandle heat Surman and Robinson 6—3, O’Neill and Garlick lost to Ruru and G. Mouton 2t— 6.. Women’s doubles: Mesdames Meek and Elder lost to Misses N. and E. Geever 2—6, Misses Meredith and Dromgool lost to Mrs. Buckenham. and Miss Howley 5 6, -Mesdames Meredith and McCracken lost to Mesdames Robinson and Clopatt 2—6, Mesdames Colton and Yandle lost to Misses Millman and Thompson 2—6. Combined doubles: Mrs. Meek and

Meredith, lost to Miss N. Gee ver and L. Anderson 3—6, Mrs. Elder and D. Frank / "beat Miss E. Geever and C. Howley 6—4, Miss Meredith and Meek lost to Mrs. Buckenham and Gilmour 3 —6, Miss Dromgool and Mayo lost to Miss Howley and Surman 2—6, Mrs. Meredith and Elder lost to Mrs. and Mr. L. Robinson 4—6, Miss McCracken and Yandle lost to Mrs. Clopatt and Death 2—6, Mrs. •Colton and O’Neill lost to Miss Millman and Gilmour 4—6, Mrs. Yandle and Garlick lost to Miss Thompson and G. Mouton I—6. Personal and General Items. Mr. and Mrs. H. Webb have taken up residence at Whangamomona.. Mrs. C. Watters is on a visit to New Plymouth. . , Misses D. Workman and M. Morrison paid a flying visit to Waitomo Caves last week-end. . -Mr. D. Hasman, Waipuna, is on an extended visit to Whangamomona. Mr. S- Kayser left last week for National Park, where he will live in future. :-There was a good attendance at the hockey club’s five-hundred tournament ofi Tuesday. The winners were Mr. and Mrs. Cammock, and Mrs. Clopatt and . Mr. G. Mouton won the. hidden number | prize. j ;The suspension bridge leading to the tennis courts has been completely retimbered and hauled up to its original height, making the structure perfectly safe. The work was done by a small band of energetic members after receiving valuable advice and assistance from Mr. A. J. Howley, vice-president of the club. The dangerous access via the railroad bridge is now eliminated, and children can reach the courts without risk of accident.