GERALDINE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIV, Issue 20982, 10 March 1938, Page 3

GERALDINE

TENNIS CLUB “YANKEE” TOURNAMENTj ARRANGED’ A meeting of the committee of the Geraldine Tennis Club was attended bv the president, Dr. L. C. Mail, Mesdames H. F. Bennett, E. P. S. Bennett and A. L. Brenton, Misses J. Hislop, D. M Galloway, Joan Lapthorn, Messrs P. Callanan, A. H. Steward and J. A. Stewart (hon. secretary). A motion of sympathy was extended to Mr H. W. W. Williamson, a member of the club, in his recent bereavement. A letter was received from Mr D. O. Williamson, hon. secretary of the Geraldine District Golf Club, seeking the cooperation of the Tennis Club in not arranging any function on October 1, the date fixed for the Golf Club’s prize day.—lt was agreed to comply with the request. It was agreed to hold the closing day on April 2 when a “Yankee” tournament would be arranged. The resignation of the honorary secretary, Mr J. A. Stewart, who is leaving Geraldine, was received with regret. EUCHRE PARTY AND DANCE There was a very large attendance at a euchre party and dance held in the Rangitata Soldiers’ Memorial Hall in aid of the Rangitata School funds. Miss F. Palmer, who played off with Miss Stella Simpson, won the women's prize, and Mr Ross Smith, who played off with Mr R. Johnson (Hinds), won the men s prize. The prizes wer? given by Messrs Gapper and Sheen (Temuka) and J. B. Davis (Temuka). A lucky spot chain waltz was won by Mr T. Cooper and a Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss Fleming and Mr M. Murphy. Music was supplied by Mr M. Murphy and several extras were provided. Mr W. Tate was master of ceremonies. PERSONAL Miss Joyce Batty (Timaru) who has been staying with Miss Sylvia Austin (Orari) has left for Ashburton. A dance in aid of the Orari School radio fund will be held in the Orari Coronation Hall on Tuesday. March 22. ■ ST. ANDREWS GUT EVENING FOR UNFORTUNATE SETTLERS ■ To lose their home and all their worldly possessions by fire was the experience of Mr and Mrs Frank Scott, who have resided at Kohika for many years. In normal circumstances the plight of Mr and Mrs Scott would have been an unenviable one, but to make matters worse, they have four children, under the age of sLx years, to provide for. Following the loss of their home on February 27, Mr and Mrs Scott and their children have been cared for by neighbours, who are now making a big effort to provide the unfortunate family with a few necessities. Towards this end the settlers of the district have in hand arrangements f >r a gift evening, which is to be held in Mr J. Sullivan’s granary, at Kohika, on Saturday, March 12. Sympathetic friends from other districts have signified their willingness to assist, and it is hoped to make the evening an outstanding success. Gifts of any description will be most welcome, and those who are unable to attend the gift | evening may leave their parcels with 1 Mr Pugh or Mr Hoskins, at St. Andrews. Failing this. Mr D. Arnst would be pleased to call for i arcels.