DISTRICT NEWS.

Thames Star, Volume LXIV, Issue 17833, 7 March 1930, Page 5

DISTRICT NEWS.

TAPU.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

During the week-end a highly enjoyable cricket match wa s played between •Cormandel and Tapu combined against Thames at the Tapu pitch. Favoured by delightful weather, the teams were at their best. CormandelTapu won the toss amd went in to bat on perfect conditions.;. The .first wicket fell for Tapix-Coromandel- for 134 runs', the. combination being Huehanan, of Tapu, 97, and R-. Mcmick, of Coromandel, 37, a total of of 134 runs. One other outstanding player wa s Tatton, ot\ Tapu/ who made 26. The innings closed' with a total of 194. After luncheon Thames went on to bat. Their first wicket fell for 88, Buchan scoring 86, being bowled out. Other outstanding players were Gibson, w'ho made 16/ and Hedley, who made 12. Their first innings closed at 143. In the second innings of Tapu-Coromandel nothing tensational occurred, - outstanding players being Tatton, who made' 20, and P. McCormick. of Coromandel, who made 16. Tapu-Coromandel's second innings closed with a total of 81 runs. In the second innings lor Thames, Buchan 38, and Murray 7, were Hhe outstanding batsmen. When time was called, Thames. had made 69 with three wickets to fall. Tapu-Coromandel were thus the winners by 63 runs. Thanks are due. to Mr. Smith", of Goromandel/ who was umpire, and Mr. George Grant, of Tapu, who acted a« scorer. In three weeks' time .... Coromandel amd Tapu expect to hold their final match at Tapu; ■ Of the previous ■ four games, Tapu was victorious twice, Coromandel once, the., other game being a draw. During! these matches Tapu and Coromandel have shown marked improvement, which , is- deserving of high ; commendation. :J *■ Social.. During the week-end guests -at 1 the Royal Oak Hotel included Mr. .and Mrs. R. Maxwell and fbmily,".-._ of Manurewa, , .and. ( Mjgs Robs ( • of Auckland. "',.■ _ v ''•'•" ; . '• We are sorry to. leam that Mrs. Young, of Auckland, a guest of Mrs. Lawlor, of Tagu, had an unfortunate accident' through a fall. She is not yet in a fit state to he removed frOm" Mrs. Lawlor's house, where she. is laid up.'• .. ■: ... .-/•*., Tapu Sports Club. ' • The Tapu gjports Club is in a very sound . financial position as revealed by the result of their 1930 meeting. They have donated £3O towards the purchase of the Tapu War Memorial Park. During the last three seasons a total of £92 lias been donated by this club. This" is an "effort of progress which speaks volumes for their initiative and steadfast purposei—not the least worker of altruistic principle being our secretary, Mr. A. Brook, who has been ably assisted by an. enthusiastic chairman and committee. Roads. We learn that the roads are in good order for the motorist, but we have not yet learnt what has been clone about the footpath at Tapu. We understand that this has been- placed on the estimates but, as yet, nothing has been done. The teacher at Tapu has informed your correspondent that this unsatisfactory' state of the road is a continual source of anxiety to him, as ihe pupils need | constant supervision at interval times, when they cross the. road to play. While the regular users of the road have been, most considerate in the interests of the school children, the behaviour of many others still leaves much to be desired. '

School Picnic.

On Saturday, March 1, a most enjoyable picnic was held on the common at Tapu,.- An energetic committee, composed' of parents and others interested, worked hard to give the pupils a good time. Even. the c weather clerk contributed in : the shape of a fine day. Luncheon was served by the ladies under the trees. The capacity of the children in regard to eatables was astonishing, probably to themselves as well a s to.the servers. The various events were well contested in a spirit of sportsmanship and good humour, most gratifying to those concerned. Mr.' Newby had presented a lamb for a weight-guessing competition. This wa s won by Mr. Roche, whose,guess was 43Jib. The second prize of a small sweet-stand was won by Miss Nancy Newby] whose guess was 4331 b. The lamb had not been weighed previously, and was not put on the scales till after the guesses had all been recorded. It was singular that thp farthest distance in the long jump and in the hop, 'step and jump was attained by girl pupils, who were younger than' the boys.' In the high jump, though, the boys took'l/he honours. They were not competing together. After' the entries had been run off, tea was served arid once more a gargantuan cargo was safely stowed. Between tea-time dance-time, most of the pupils romped round on the green. At eight o'clock the school was opened, when all that could get out turned up to dance. Mr. E. Clarke was a most efficient and capble M.C., while Mr. H. Thompson presided with skill at the piano, and seemed tireless in his endeavour to please and satisfy everyone. Prizes were presented by Messrs. Newby and Koche during an interval, and later supper wa.s served by the ladies. In a turn-out" such as' a school picnic and dance, much of the work must necessarily fall on the ladies, whose assistance is not always realised till there is a lack of them. Your correspondent has been asked by the teacher to express through your paper, a hearty vote of thanks to all those who contributed in time, money, and service towards the success of thig annual treat. . f :

TAIRUA, SCHOOL PICNIC. (From our own Correspondent.) An enjoyable afternoon, was spent on the sports ground (kindly lent by Mr. Cory-Wright, J.P. for the occasion) on Friday, February 28. A fine programme had been arranged by the teacher, which included many novelty races, Messrs. Ross amid Jtex : Petley assisting as- adjucators, . Oyer

£5 in cash, besides other ♦prizes, were competed for. Many local people . also kindly assisted in kind. The ladies catered for all, luncheon and tea Being provided. Tn spite of the threatening weather quite a good attendance of A Strange Bird. A stranger to this locality . has made its appearance' here. It was first of all seen at the local school. It is like a parrot with a red breast, blue wings, flies like a sparrow-hawk and looks on occasions like a seagull. It approaches quite closely ,to the local houses. Anyone who may . have lost this birH is hereby notified of it's location. A description of the bird has also been sent to the Auckland Zoo.

TURUA.

TENNIS CLUB'S FETE.

Tile Turua Tennis Club held their 1 annual fete in the Turua Hall last Thursday afternoon and evening. ;_. People were there in good numbers from all parts of the district, and, considering the short notice, the function proved an unqualified success both financially and otherwise. •The proceeds are to be utilised hi reducing the club's overdraft. The winners of the various competitions and raffles-are as follow Daphne Griffiths:;:No. 1 d'oyley, Miss N. Schmidt; No. 2 d'oyley, Mr. L. Elvin; No. 3 d'oyley. Mrs. K. Greeh; No. 4. d'oyley, Miss E. E. Gardiner; table centre, •■ Miss H. -McAllister;, length of - lath, Miss M. Mules y candle lighting, Miss E.. Heasman and Mr. F. Scott. The afternoon tea and supper arrangements, were in the capable hands of Mesdames F. : , Clotworthy, 0. Scott, Harvey, and Misses Dixon, O. Green and I. McCormack. Stallholders were as follow: Produce/ Mrs/ F.. C. Robinson and Mis s ' G. Hamilton; : -sweets and cakes, Misses Griffiths and Mules; dips, Miss E. Heasman. Numerous games and sideshows were, in the hands of the male members "of the committee.. After the competitions, dancing was indulged in till the early hours. % ''■"••.-• '':..-v--/;-.vNotes. v '■• J g»-V' i , The •; following players have' hero ; selected Plains Lawn the matchagainst Auckland %& Ns§r tea oh Saturday- next:—Men: G. ' Griffiths, I§V QoppingSj' T. Miller, G. Robinson, W. Murphy. A. Hutchinson ; emergency, A. : R. Vowles. ' Ladies: Mrs. Speedy, Misses B. Duffy, A. Dixonand I. Griffiths; emer- / gency, Miss. Mj Beaver. A . well attended . and successful euchre and dance .in' aid pf Miss J. Grubb, Sports. Queenin- the Waiomo Park Carnival, was' held in -the Pipirpa Hall on. Tuesday evening, Judging by the crowded hall it jsvas' evident that this candidate's supporters - are leaving no stone unturned.to see her top the poll. The supper arrangements were admirably carried- put by the ladies of the committee and contributed largely to a pleasant evening. Mr. J. Neate "carried out the duties of M.C..> The Ngateans' Orchestra i kept ,thing8 r< -goihg - merrily until the happy . crowd. departed for - their homes. £ ;-;,; --.■: