EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 18 November 1941, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

CROQUET CLUB OPENING OF SEASON. (“Times-Age” Special.) The local Croquet Club opened the season on Saturday afternoon. Despite the unfavourable weather the attendance was good and included visitors from the Pahiatua and Woodville clubs. The Mayor, Mr •W. Olson, in a happy speech, complimented the club upon the fine appearance of the lawns, and trusted that the season would be a successful one. He called upon Miss M. Anderson, a foundation member of the club, to hit the first ball through the hoop, this being carried out amid applause. Several competitors were played and resulted as follows: Zig-zag hoops, Mrs Kenyon ■ (Woodville); French croquet, Mrs Richardson (Pahiatua); hurry scurry, Mesdames S. Daniel and A. Hansen; peg, Miss Trixie Watts. The trophies were presented by Mesdames R. Dickson, Hart and Miss A. Anderson. During the afternoon tea adjournment the president, Miss A. Anderson, extended a hearty welcome to those present. Mrs Richardson, of Pahiatua, thanked the Eketahuna Club for the invitation to bo present and for having provided an enjoyable time. The tables in the pavilion were prettily decorated with the club colours — orange and red —poppies being used. Afternoon tea was dispensed by members of. the committee. Patriotic Card Party. The monthly “500” card party of the Eketahuna Borough Ladies’ Patriotic Committee was held in the Anglican Schoolroom on Saturday evening, and, despite the rough night, there was a splendid attendance. The games were ably controlled by Mr L. Christie, and a most enjoyable time was spent. The winners were: Men, Messrs Barrie Anderson and. Geo. Hansen; ladies, Mesdames G. Hansen and J. Tolley. Miss M. Anderson, chairwoman of the committee, presented the prizes and thanked those present for their support. Supper was served. Successful Dance. A most successful dance was held by the Swimming Club in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Friday night. Visitors were present from practically all the surrounding districts, and an enjoyable time was spent. Marenzi’s orchestra provided the music, and the extras were played by Miss Madsen (Hastwells). Messrs A. Southey and McGregor were M’s.C. The opportunity was also taken to make a presentation to Miss P. O’Regan, whose marriage will take place on Friday. The gift, a handsome leather suitcase, was a token of appreciation from the young business residents of the town, the presentation being made by the Mayor, Mr W. Olsen. A competition was finalised, the winning ticket being held by Mrs Mur-ray-Ansley, Wi Waka. Supper was served by members of the club’s committee. I Airman Honoured. At a social gathering on Saturday night Leading Aircraftman N. Kendall, who was recently married, was the guest of the active, auxiliary and honorary members of the Fire Brigade. A short toast list was honoured. The toast of the guest was proposed by Supt.- H. Rogers, who referred to the good service Aircraftman Kendall had rendered the brigade before joining the Air Force. In presenting him with a pair of blankets the superintendent wished Mr and Mrs Kendall a happy and prosperous future. Several other speakers endorsed the superintendent’s remarks. Aircraftman Kendall suitably returned thanks. Aircraftman Kendall was also the recipient of a five-year service medal. This was presented by Deputy-Supt. H. Daniel. Those present were fortunate to hear a lengthy description of the part played by the New Zealand soldiers in the Greek and Crete campaigns from Ser-geant-Instructor P. Sparksman, of the Tank Brigade at the Waiouru Camp, who visited his father, Mr E. C. Sparksman, Newman Road, during the weekend. Sergeant Sparksman received a hearty vote of thanks for his interesting tallj. Much-appreciated items were rendered by* Messrs T. Hooper and R. Watters. Bowling Club. A rink comprising Butcher, Richardson, Hornblow and W-. Hooper (s) met a Woodville rink at the latter's green last Saturday in a challenge match for the Dixon Cup. The game was keenly contested, ending in a win for the holders (Woodville) by 22/21. The Woodville rink was Grinlington. Hawkes, Pickering and Young (s). The following are the results of the rinks games played on Saturday:— Bowyer, Hausman, Hol ford and Farrow (s) beat Houlbrooke, J. Baillie, Mcßride and Smith (s), 19/16; Manser, Preston, Tolley and W. Green .(s) beat Raleigh, Tucker, T. Hooper and Williams (s), 20/11; Utting. M. Herbert and Fredericksen (s) drew with F. Green, Ammunsen and Rogers (s), 18 all. National Savings Campaign. The National Savings “money-ball” has now been placed in position outside the local Post Office, and an energetic committee is working to ensure that the “ball” reaches the top of the pole each week. Eketahuna is asked to lend £ll5 weekly on a population basis and the people of this district will no doubt see that this quota is reached each week. All residents who are served by mail from the Eketahuna Post Office are included in the population basis. Last week’s total was nearly £9O and it is to be hoped that all those persons who have not yet opened a National Savings account will do so and ensure that the “ball” is at the top of the pole and the flag flying, denoting that the citizens of Eketahuna are doing their utmost in the war effort.