DISTRICT NEWS.

Thames Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 17695, 20 September 1929, Page 6

DISTRICT NEWS.

COROMANDEL

(From our own Correspondents.) Farewell to Mr and Mrs Denize.

A very large number of people assembled at the St. George's Hall on the evening of Friday last to bid fare r

well to Mr. and Mrs. A. E. V. Denize, who are shortly leaving the district for Matatoki. Mr. E. Denize and Mr. R. Jnglis performed the duties of M.Cs., and the music for the varied programme, which included many old time dances, was supplied by I many willing helpers, including War-1 ner Bros. Orchestra, Mr. and Mrs. F. | Ngapo, Misses C. McNeil and B. i Evans, Mrs. E. Denize, and Mrs A. J. McNeil and Mr. M. Finan. The dancing was interspersed with musical items, songs being rendered by Mr. W. Pepper and Mr. R. Hawley, and an instrumental item by Miss M., Mr. A. R., and Miss C. McNeil. Miss' Molly Cook performed a dainty dance. During the evening Mr. M. Gorrie made a presentation to the guests of honour. In his remarks he mentioned that he was pleased to see so many present to bid farewell to Mr. Denize and all would join in the regret he felt at the departure of this resident! Mr. and Mrs. Denize had been in Coromandel for very many years, and had endeared themselves to all, and he wished them success in their efforts to improve their position in life. Mr. Gorrie then presented Mrs. Denize with a fine quilt, and Mr. Denize with a pair of pipes, and on behalf of the Dipping Co. he promised Mr. Denize an address, then in the hands of the printer, and praised him for his work in connection with the Dip. Mr. Denize suitably replied, thanking the people for the gifts and expressing his regret at leaving Coromandel. He concluded by assuring those present that he would not forget his many Coromandel friends. "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow" and "Auld Lang Syne" followed, and dancing continued until midnight, when the crowd dispersed, well satisfied with the success of the function. Hauraki Dinner. Last Friday evening players and officers of the Hauraki Football Club and Rugby Union attended a dinner, given by Mr. T. Barrett at the Star 'and Garter Hotel to celebrate the winning of the Challenge and McGregor Cups by the Hauraki Club. The table decorations were effectively carried out -by Mr. K. Smith. A miniature football field, complete with padded goal posts, side lines, and flags, with a miniature football and goal kicker in the centre, made a pleasing spectacle, while overhead graceful trailing clematis blooms hung from a canopy of trellised streamers in the clubs colours, blue and gold. The two trophies won by Haurakis were suspended above the field, while blue and gold streamers mingled with the spring flowers on the table. Clematis blooms and . a football adorned the sideboard, all combining to make a pleasing and appropriate scene. The numerous guests thoroughly enjoyed the many good things provided on the menu and proceeded to the toast list. The chairman, Mr. M. Gorrie, proposed the Loyal toast, and Mr. Penlington that of "the Hauraki Team." In his remarks, Mr. Penlington mentioned that the decorations were unique. In paying tribute to Dick Goudie, who was injured in the last cup match and- was still in hospital, he expressed his best wishes for this player' speedy recovery, and remarked : that in all his experience of refereeing I he had never seen cleaner football | than in Coromandel. In replying, j

Mr. C. Darling, captain of the Hauraki team, thanked the players for turning out so often, and praised the sportmanship of the opponents. His toast to "The Opponents" was followed by Mr. A. Harvey's toast to the "Rugby Union.' In his remarks upon the efficient manner in which the Union had carried out its duties he stressed the handicap of a: small population, which affected the gate takings, but in spite of this the Union had weathered the term. He coneluded by pointing out the great portance of encouraging junior 'ootball. Replying, Mr. Smith, chairman of the Union,, stated that he had neverseen better material and better games of football than in Coromandel. That the" players were sports was shown by the way they always abided by the decisions of the referees. The gates were very poor and it was most unfortunate that there were only three clubs under the control of the Union. He expressed the opinion that Colville was very unfortunate in not winning the trophy,' and mentioned that thenplayers were wonderful. In proposing the toast of the "Other Competitors' Mr Howell' complimented the Wanderers and Colville teams upon the fine sporting spirit in which they took their defeat. Mr. Ron Davies, captain of the Wanderers Club, responded on behalf of his club, and Mr. A. Goudie on behalf of the Colville Club. The toast of "Kindred Sports' was left m the hands of Mr. C. McCormick, who remearked upon the difficulty of the toast as there were so few other sports here. He hoped that more footballers would take part in cricket as a means of keeping fit during the | summer months, and mentioned that he would like to see some other sport in vogue to keep the men fit for football. In replying, Dr. Rawstron remarked that there comes a time when men have to retire from football, and, while endorsing Mr. McCormick's re-' marks about summer sports, he hoped that more men would take up tennis. ' The easiest toast, according to Mr. G. Mannion, the proposer, was that of "The Ladies," to which Mr. R. Inghs replied In proposing the toast of the Hauraki captain (Mr. C. Darling), Mr. Mannion praised that player'u splendid goal kicking a s an important factor in Hauraki's victories. Mr. M. Gorrie thanked the host, Mr. Barrett, for the generous entertainment provided. He attributed the present high standard of football in Coromandel to the efforts of the selector, Mr._ Barrett, and wished him a long life to enable him to take further interest in that game. After thanking the speaker, and the guests for their attendance Mr. Barrett mentioned that the dinner was the result of a promise made to the Hauraki players last season, and concluded by thanking Mr. Smith for the splendid fare provided. Mr. K. Smith suitably replied and the happy gathering broke up. !

Presentation to Mr and Mrs R. Davies. Last Wednesday evening the St. George's Hall was the scene of a successful dance, organised by the Wanderers' Football Club. Music was supplied by Mr and Mrs F. Ngapo, Miss B. Evans, Miss M. Finan and Mr M. Finan, while Mr R. Inglis controlled the dancing. During the evening a pleasing ceremony took place, when Mr and Mrs Ron. Davies were presented with a set of cutlery. In a short address, Mr McCormick, on behalf of the Wanderers' Football Club, wished their captain,- Mr Ron. Davies, the best of luck and a happy married life, and extended best wishes to Mr and Mrs Davies for the future. The presentation of this wedding gift was made by the Club's selector, Mr J. Gould, and Mr Davies suitably re-

plied. "For They Are Jolly Good Fellows" was sung, and dancing continued until midnight. Football. Last Saturday afternoon married men played a match against the. bachelors to raise funds for the earthquake relief fund. Mr W. Smith controlled the game, which proved an enjoyable one, both for players and the spectators, the result being a win ifor the single men. In spite of the poor attendance and lack of public support, the sum of £2/11/- was raised and has been forwarded to the miners of the stricken area from the miners of Coromandel. Notes. The "Hard-up" social on Friday evening promises to be a successful i function. As there are many oldtime dances on the programme, as well as the more modern dances, everyone, young and old, will have a chance of enjoying themselves. Some vocal items are being arranged and patrons . are . assured of a pleasant evening's fun. Arrangements are in hand to make the annual Rugby Union social an enjoyable function. The trophies won during the season will be presented to the victorious club, a varied programme of dances is being arranged, and supper will be served. HIKUTAIA. Hockey. The Hikutaia lady hockey players , played a friendly game against the Paeroa ladies at Paeroa on Saturday afternoon last, the matching ending in a draw, each side scoring two l goals. Points were scored for Paeroa by Misses I. Small and E. Bell, and for Hikutaia by Misses Rene and Joyce Alley. Mr. J. Odium acted as referee}. Basket-ball. The Hikutaia primary school basket ball team met and defeated the , Paeroa primary "A" team by seven • goals to six. It was an interesting match and by far the most exciting game that has ever been played at Hikutaia, the passing on both sides being very fine indeed. Misses Gill and 1 J. Barwell controlled the game. The visiting girls weire entertained at afternoon tea by the Hikutaia team. It has been decided to send a team from Hikutaia to take part in the competition to be held in Paeroa on Saturday next. | Football. i The Paeroa primary school representatives weire defeated by the Waihi ; fifteen at Waihi on Saturday afternoon last by 16 to 8. The teams were evenly matched, the score being no ih- : dication of. the difference in play between the two teams. The Paeroa lads will now have to play off with the winners of the Waihi v. Piako match i for the Flamming Shield. Social. The tennis dance held in the Hikutaia Hall on Tuesday evening was again quite a success. Quite a number of visitors were present from Paeroa, | the Plains, and Thames. Excellent ' music wa g supplied by the "K" Boys' Orchestra. Mr. Claude Elliott acted as M.C. Prizes for euchre were won by gents, W. Alley (electric torch); ladies, Mrs. Goodfellow (attache case), j Both prizes were the gift of Mr. W. ' Alley. Personal. Mrs. Ellis, senior, of Marateto Road, has has a severe attack of illness, and is now confined to her bed. PAEROA. On Wednesday, September 25th, the West Football Club will be holding their Annual Dance and Euchre in the Gaiety Theatre, Paeroa, . and patrons who attend can be assured of an excellent evening's entertainment. ~A special feature will be the music with all the latest dance hits. Subsidised buses i with 'prices specially reduced, will run from Thames via Hikutai'a, and from Waihi. The dance committee will spare tfo effort in making this year's dance an even greater success than that of previous years. It is expected that the new restaurant at the Paeroa Railway Station will be completed in about five weeks' time,. The Paeroa School having averaged air attendance of over 361 pupils for the last three terms, is now in the category of a sixth-grade school, and from the new year will be entitled to a permanent extra teacher, instead of the temporary one now attached. Mr. J. Keenan, who has been on the staff of the Paeroa Post Office .for the last twelve months, has been trans-

ferred to Birkenhead, and left yesterday evening to take up his new duties. Mr. N. Boyle, of the Matamata Post Office, succeeds Mr. Keenan at Paeroa. The übiquitous Ford made its appearance in Paeroa last week in a new form. A 20-25 h.p. Muir-Halt- Fordson, disguised as a shunting enginesran its trial runs at the Paeroa Junction railway yards. After getting up steam, the machine proceeded to make light work of distributing trucks to> various parts of the yard. Later it took in tow 28 trucks of about 150 tons combined weight and tore off down the track without the slightest difficulty.

Dr. Gilbert Smith resumed practiceagain in Paeroa on September 16.