DISTRICT NEWS.

Thames Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 17618, 9 May 1929, Page 8

DISTRICT NEWS.

COROMANDEL. Basketball Meeting. The annual meeting of the Coromandel Old Girls’ Basketball Club was held in Mr. Rhodes’ office on April 26, Miss -Evelyn Denize presiding over a fair attendance of members. The minutes of the previous annual meeting were read and confirmed and a balance sheet showing a small credit balance was read and adopted. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year:—Patron, Mr. H. Howell; president. Mr. W. S' Smith ; vice-presidents, Messrs. A. Harvey, R. Simmonds, W. J. Denize, S. James, J. Clarke. A. .James; lion, secretary and treasurer, Miss. E. Denize; executive committee, Misses Edna Denize, Belle Evans, Ena Gibbs, M. Cochrane, J. Purser, G. M. Jones and the secretary; captains, Misses Belle Evans and Evelyn Denize. The first game of the season was played at the High School ground last Thursday afternoon, most of the girls finding themselves very stiff when it was over. Dance. The first of a series of dances being organised by the Kiwi Dance Syndicate was held in the Foresters’ Hall on the evening of Friday, May 3, and was undoubtedly an enjoyable function. The hall was prettily decorated with streamers of many gay colours, and dozens of brightly coloured balloons hung in bunches along the length of the hall. Hie Kiwi Orchestra, consisting of Miss Connie McNeil (piano), Miss Marjorie McNeil (violin) and Mr. G. Proctor (jazz outfit), supplied the music for the varied programme of dances. Many of the latest songs were played and the words sung, while the dancers glided about the smootji floor. During the evening every lady present was given a large coloured paper fan, and many novelty dances -added to the enjoyment of the evening.. Good prizes were given, the winners being as follow: —Spot fox trot, Miss Belle Evans and Mr. A. Campbell; Monte Carlo jazz,®Misses M. Finan and H. Barclay; 'balloon waltz, as three couples were left with their balloons when the music ceased the ladies drew for the prize, Miss M. Finan and Master Syd. Proctor being the winners. A streamer fox trot proved to be popular. Extras were played by Miss Belle Evans, Miss Lai. Strongman and Messrs. M. Finan, Cliff and Cecil Jackson, while Messrs. R. Jnglis and M. ; Finan acted as M.’sC. The dance finished about- mid-' night and the favourable comments of those present proved that the dance had been a successful -one. It is the intention of the promoters to organise another dance for the 17th inst, when more players will appear in the new orchestra, which has already gained much praise, and new novelties will bo introduced. It is the aim of the syndicate to provide the people with something new in the way of dances and at a reasonable cost for admission. A grand carnival night is to be hel< shortly and should prove an attraction. Rugby Football. The first cup match of the season was played at Gorrie’s paddock between the Hauraki and Wanderer, teams on the afternoon of last Saturday. The teams were:— Hauraki.—L. McNeil, W. Purser, R. Smith, K. Robinson, A. Campbell, R. Blackburn, 0. Darling, A. McNeil, G. Mannion, J. James, J. Truelove, R. Davies, F. Lundberg T. Renata, J. Hincho. Wanderers.—B. Ngapo, R. Davies, A. Stewart, C. Wells, D. Hovell, M. Keegan, S. Fleming, A. Lewell, S. McDonald, B. Martin, M. Finan, R. Senior, T. Ecclestone, A. McDonald, S. Davies. In the first quarter W. Purser scored a try, but A. Campbell’s kick failed. Hauraki pressed tlie Wanderers most of the time; Wanderers tried to score but a dead ball stopped them, and chango over arrived with the score, Hauraki 3, Wanderers 0. In the second quarter Hauraki carried the game to Wanderers’ 25, but were pressed back to their own 25, where S. McDonald’s free kick failed. Play close to the Hauraki line followed. but the Hau raids got away to the Wanderers’ line and a dead ball resulted. Wanderers returned to the attack and Ron Davies scored a tiy. Stewart failed to convert. A halftime the scores were: Hauraki 3, Wanderers 3. Wanderers opened the attack when play was resumed but the game was carried back to their own 25 where hard play followed near the goal line. A. McNeil secured the ball from a scrum and scored near the posts; Darling converted. Purser’s free kick added three more points to Hauraki’s score. Hauraki again attacked and pressed Wanderers to the goal line, but a force prevented another try. The last quarter arrdvted with the score: Hauraki 11. Wanderers 3. Soon after the kick off C. Darling scored an easy try between the posts but liis kick failed. Wanderers carried play to the Hauraki 25, but D. Hovell’s mark failed to alter the score, and T. Ngapo’s free kick also failed. Hauraki pressed to Wanderers’ line and A. McNeil scored, Campbell failing to convert. A force stopped Hauraki from gaining another try, and allowed Wanderers to get close to the Hauraki line, but the ball was again forced. Although Wanderers kept the Haurakis busy they managed to break away and A. McNeil scored. Darling’s kick failed to go over. The game then finished with the score: Hauraki 20, Wanderers 3. Opening of the Golf Links. The official opening the fifth season of the Coromandel Golf Club took place at the links on the afternoon of Saturday, April 29, there being a fair attendance of players and friends. A mixed foursome was played until the rain prevented play. In opening the links, the President, Mr. George Applegate, called attention to the improved roads all over New Zealand and even in Coromandel, bringing Coromandel nearer to the life of the world. Amongst his friends and no doubt so with other folk, the circle of campers, week-enders and boarders is constantly enlarging as one points out to another of his friends the hospitality, scenery, bathing, and other joys abounding on the shores of the “long lake.” The Club intends to join the Golf Association and obtain a professional coach to teach members at least the rudiments of the game. This would advertise Coromandel to the lovers of golf and induce visitors to bring their clubs with them and would help to induce the prosperity for which we wait. He pointed out how small the subscription was and mentioned that it behoved

people to learn to play in Coromandel before they travelled elsewhere. The Club wants more members anyone interested would be made welcome. Notes. On next Saturday Colville will play Wanderers at Coromandel, while Hauralci Club will visit Thames to play a return match with the Physical Training team. The following Saturday Haurakis play Colville at Colville. At the Management Committee meeting of the Rugby Union it was resolved to erect some seating accommodation for spectators at the football ground. This convenience will be much appreciated by all, but more es pecially by the ladies. Obituary. MRS. JANE BRIDLE. An old resident of Colville, Mrs. Jane Bridle, passed away on Monday, May 6. Deceased, who was 87 years of age, arrived in New Zealand from England in the ship British Empire in October, 1875, and resided at Colville during the last 54 years. Her husband predeceased her by eight years. She was the oldest resident of the district and was well known by all. She leaves several sons and daughters, now grown up, and many grandchildren. The interment took place at Colville.