AWATUNA FARMERS

Taranaki Daily News, 2 May 1935, Page 8

AWATUNA FARMERS

MEETING OF UNION BRANCH. REVIVAL OF STOCK SHOW. The annual meeting of the Awatuna branch of the Farmers’ Union was held in the Te Kiri hall on Friday. There was a fair attendance, Mr. S. Agnew, the president, occupying the chair. The president expressed pleasure at the interest taken by members. Although the attendance at meetings had not been as good as it might have been whenever a special meeting had been held at which an address was given by some speaker there had generally been quite a good muster. Mr. Agnew said the show had been revived after having been allowed to lie dormant for several years, and had been a great success. There had been a record number of entries and but for the very inclement morning there would have been a number more. The weather had somewhat militated against the attendance of the public. Thanks were due to the judges at the show and also to the speakers who had come to give addresses during the year. The branch representatives on the provincial executive had as usual attended well to their duties and in this connection he was pleased to congratulate Mr. Voullaire on being one of the provincial vice-presi-dents. It was the first time the branch had been honoured in this way and it was very pleasing to members.

There had been a small loss on the year’s working, partly due-to some capitation moneys coming to hand late and having to go in the next year’s accounts. Membership was well maintained and stood at over 50. The balance-sheet showed a credit of about £B. Mr. J. Phillips drew the attention.... of the meeting to the number of stock which was disappearing, and a remit -in connection, with : this was passed for consideration at' the provincial conference. The matter -of addresses during the coming year was discussed and the names of several men to be approached were decided bn. It was decided to endeavour to hold social gatherings during the year and to approach the local branch of the women’s division to see if the branches could work in unison. The election of officers resulted: President, Mr. S. Agnew; vice-presidents, Messrs. Coupe and Voullaire; secretary and treasurer, Mr. T. McCarrison; executive committee, Messrs. J. W. Kenyon, H. Korte, J. Phillips, H. J. Davison and M. W. Baker; auditor, Mr. Nicholls; delegates to provincial conference, Messrs. L. A. R. Pepperell and H. J. Davison. '

OKAIAWA BIBLE CLASS EVENING. GENERAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS. A successful Bible class social evening was held in the Okaiawa hall On Monday. There was a good attendance, several neighbouring Bible classes being represented. Items were given by Miss J. Thomas, Mr. J. Walker and Mr. W. Sextus (songs), Misses E.- and O. Thomas (pianoforte .duets) ' and Mr. D. Wards, recitations. Mrs. Crocker has returned home. Miss J. Murdoch, who has been the guest of Mrs. Silby, Manaia, has returned to her home. Mr. O. Crawford and Mr. J. Grahame are visiting Palmerston North. Mr. Page, who has been the guest of Mr. and Mrs. G. Barclay,' has returned to Auckland. Mr. L. Proctor, Auckland, has been the guest of Mr. and'Mrs.'McNamara. Miss Skilton, who has been the guest of Mrs. G'. Barclay; has ’ returned to Auckland.

LODGE AT PATEA PLANNED. MANCHESTER UNITY MEETING. A public meeting to discuss the question of establishing a Manchester Unity Lodge at Patea will be held on May 9 as the result of a decision made at the fortnightly meeting on Tuesday of the Loyal Union Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., Hawera. Delegates appointed to visit Patea reported favourably on establishment and after further discussion Bro. Clement was appointed to make transport arrangements. « The last two meetings of the lodge have been largely attended. N.G. Bro. A. J. Clement presided at each. L.M. Bro. C. Allen, assisted by P.G.’s Bros. Cresswell and Kingston, conferred the White Degree to Sister N. Taylor and Bro D Westwood and the Blue Degree to Sister E. Willis. Past Officer’s Degrees were presented to I.P.N.G. Bro. Dingle, N.G. Bro. Clement and E.S. Bro. Nicholas. Sister E. Willis, who is leaving shortly on an extended holiday in England, was farewelled and letters of recommendation granted her.

ADVERTISERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. The queen of the west carnival will be continued at Kaponga on Thursday evening, May 9, when Bonettis popular entertainers will present one of their delightful entertainments in support of Kaponga’s carnival princess, Princess Sadie. Popular prices of Is 6d with children at 9d have been fixed and further details will be advertised shortly. A big fox-trot carnival in aid of the Katua women’s and men’s hockey clubs will be held in the Oeo hall on Friday, May 17. Particulars are advertised. Messrs. Smith and Trim, Ltd., advertise particulars of their mart sales for to-day of 200 cases of assorted fruit, including tomatoes, potatoes and produce at 11 a.m. and a Ford half-ton truck, good riding saddle, Ransome s Automaturn mower and a good range of furniture and sundries at 1.30 p.m.

OPERA HOUSE ATTRACTION.

“BENGAL LANCER” TO-MORROW.

“We Live Again,” an adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s famous story, “Resurrection,” will conclude its Hawera season at the Opera House to-night. Frederic March, Anna Sten (the glamorous Russian star, who gives a notably fine performance) and C. Aubrey Smith are the featured players and the production, directed by Rouben Mamoulian, is musical and dramatic. The photography is excellent. To-morrow, “The Lives of a Bengal Lancer”.will begin a four-day showing. The picture, a jubilee showing, is one of the greatest ever made at Hollywood, and is based on Frances Yeats-Brown’s famous story. With authentic scenes from the Khyber Pass region, the film is a full-blooded story of the dangers British soldiers face in keeping the peace. Gary Cooper, Franchot Tone, Richard Cromwell, Sir Guy Standing and C. Aubrey Smith head the fine cast, which includes the brilliant young New Zealander, Colin Tapley, formerly of Dunedin.