INVITATION DECLINED

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20786, 22 July 1937, Page 4

INVITATION DECLINED

BASKETBALLERS DISAPPOINTED It is not always easy to decline an invitation from the ladies to spend a pleasant afternoon with them with a cup of tea in the bargain. But the Borough Councillors did it on Tuesday evening, when an invitation was received from the Basketball Sub-Associ-ation to field a team of nine against a team of basketball girls. "We would be glad if your players could come in costum? and add to the attraction of the game," stated the Sub-Association’s letetr. It was proposed that the game take place on Saturday next and be played in tenminute spells. There was an expectant hush when the letter was read, but the bachelor councillor did not relieve the suspense and solve the obvious dilemma. “What’s the rule regarding replacement," ventured Cr. G. K. Watters. "I thought pugilistic contests went by three-minute spells, not 10-minute,” said Cr. W. G. Paul. "Oh, they are not allowed to touch anyone,” replied Cr. Watters. “I think we should reply that if we were to accept the invitation we should certainly come in costume,” said the Mayor. After further discussion it was agreed that a diplomatic reply would be that owing to the shortness of notice the councillors had not time to get fit. SOCIAL EVENINGS The Waihao Downs Women’s Institute held a most enjoyable euchre and dance in the Waihao Downs School recently. In spite of very wintry weather there was a good attendance. The euchre prizes were won by Mrs E. C. Wright and Mr Jack Baynes, the consolation prizes going to Miss Bernice Sheddon and Mr E. Perry. After supper a dance was held, music being supplied by Mrs H T. Baynes with an extra by Miss F. Turner. Mr S. Preece acted as M.C.

A very enjoyable function, organised by members of St. Augustine s Church, was held in St. Augustine’s Hall, in aid of the church funds. The evening was spent in cards and dancing, music being supplied by Mr Stan Griffin. During the evening items were contributed by Miss J. Buchanan (song) and Mr D. Jones (cornet solo). Mi' T. Stevens was M.C. PERSONAL Mr T. Ruane, of Glenavy, has received an appointment in the Civil Service at Wellington, and will commence duty on Monday next. Mrs D. Thompson, Waihao Downs, is v'ritlng the North Island. Mrs Dyer and Miss Feild, Walmate, lare staying with Mrs W. Radcliffe. Downs.