GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19625, 20 October 1933, Page 10

GERALDINE

THE CROQUET CLUB OPENING DAY Ideal weather and lawns in perfect condition combined to make the official opening of the Geraldine Croquet Club yesterday afternoon a very pleasing function,' which was greatly enjoyed by members and visitors. The president (Mis B. Hayes) welcomed the players, who included representatives of the Timaru, Highfield and Aorangi Clubs. The Deputy-Mayor (Mr J. R. Lack), who expressed thanks for the invitation to be present, apologised for the absence of the Mayor (Mr B. R. Macdonald), who had been an inmate at the Timaru Hospital. However, it gave him pleasure to say that Mrs Macdonald had told him that the Mayor would be returning to Geraldine on Friday. Mr Lack assured the president and members that it gave him pleasure to accept the invitation to declare the season open. The members of the Bowling Club, on the adjoining green, took a very friendly interest in the Croquet Club’s affairs, and desired to congratulate the Club on the excellent state of the lawn, which reflected credit on the greenkeepers, Messrs Webb and Broad. Last year the Club had had a very successful season, and he was assured that the coming season would be equally successful. The Croquet Club had an energetic band of ladies, who worked hard in the club's interests, and it was due to their efforts that it was so successful. The Croquet Club, like other bodies, relied largely on the subscriptions for their finances, and throughout the winter months the ladies had endeavoured to raise money by various means. Before concluding, Mr Lack expressed the appreciation of the members of the Bowling Club at the hospitality extended to them by the Croquet Club on various occasions. In declaring the lawn open for play. Mr Lack wished the club the best of luck through the season. (Applause.) The Mayoress (Mrs B. R. Macdonald) then played the first ball through a hoop. Competitions were then played, and afternoon tea was provided by the ladies. Memoers of the Bowling Club and the Geraldine Tennis Club were also the guests of the Croquet Club at afternoon tea. PERSONAL. The Mayor (Mr B. R. Macdonald), who has been an inmate at the Timaru Hospital, will return to Geraldine today. Inspector A. S. Bird, of Timaru, was a visitor to Geraldine yesterday. VICTORIA LODGE. Bro. N. S. Watt presided over a good atendance at the fortnightly meeting of the Victoria Lodge No. 18, 1.0.0. F. A vote of sympathy was extended to the relatives of Bro. R. Cooper, of the Grand Lodge of New Zealand. Bro. W. Rae reminded members of the church parade to St. Mary’s Parish Church on Sunday week, and it was decided to invite the Geraldine District Band, and brethren of the M.U. 1.0.0 F. and of neighbouring Lodges to attend. UNBEATABLE VALUE ENGLISH NAP WORK. TROUSERS (5/11 per pair) DRAPERY DEPARTMENT, THE FARMERS', GERALDINE.