HUNTERVILLE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 192, 15 August 1931, Page 3

HUNTERVILLE

JUNIOR REFORM LEAGUE A BRANCH FOR HUNTERVILLE An attendance of 21 graced the first meeting of the newly-formed Hunterville branch of the Junior Reform League. Mr D. D. Simpson presided and introduced Air Tilton Mist (Reform organiser) and Air A. W. Yortt (presid. ent of the Palmerston North branch of the League). Mr Yortt gave an interesting and instructive address on the objects of the Junior League. Election of Officers. President, Air W. Duncan; vice-pre-sidents, Alisses R. Simpson and J. Duncan, Alessrs A. Chisholm, Al. Ross, 1. Mclntyre and J. ButeiSmt; secretary and treasurer, Mr M. L. G. Foixas: comMessrs Al. Ross, J. Butement, A. Abel and H. Aidworth. Four lady members are to be adde( to the committee but their election was deferred until they had a larger representation. The subscriptions were fixed as follows: Ordinary members 2s 6d, asso ciate members ss. It was decided to hold a dance on Friday, September 4. BOWLING CLUB ANNUAL MEETING The annual meeting of the Hunterville Bowling Club was held on Wednesday. Present: Alessrs F. C. Berry (chairman), W. Wilson, D. Chisholm, Jas. Wilson, J. Al. Abel, R. J. McAllej, A. W. Porter, F. J. Petherick, R. P. Ansley, E. L. Ironmonger and H. Towers (secretary). The report and balance sheet were read and adopted. Annual Report. Alembership.—The season opened with a small increase in membership but owing to various causes the increase was not sustained. Finance.— The balance-sheet again shows a loss and drastic steps will have to be taken to try and overcome this steady decline. Club Competitions: Very little interest was taken by members in these competitions and no definite results were arrived at. The sum of £1 Is offered as trophies by two members, has been, by consent of the donors, credited to the general account. Rangitikei Shield competition: The club was again successful in winning the southern section of this competition but forfeited to Taimarunui, the winners of the northern section, in the final. Inter club games were played with Marton and Bulls and proved very enjoyable. Gonville Cups: Two rinks represented the club in combination with Afarton and Bulls in the annual match for these trophies against Gonville, both rinks being successful. In conclusion your committee wishes to place on record their appreciation of the efforts of the ladies in providing afternoon tea, the work of the green supervisor, Air F. J. Petherick, the hon. auditor, Air W. A. Bowiek, the donors of trophies, and the assistance of those members who placed their cars at members’ convenience. Election of Officers Patron, Mr Grant Simpson; president, Air J. S. Howie; vice-presidents, Alessrs F. C. Beryr, J. H. Pole and W. Aloon; match committee, Messrs E. L. Ironmonger, D. Chisholm and A. W. Porter; green committee, Alessrs F. J. Petherick, W. Greenwood and J. Wilson; hon. secretary, Air H. Towers; hon. treasurer. Air E. L. Ironmonger; hon. auditor, Air R. Al. S. Jones; tea delegate, Air F. J. Petherick; delegate to centre, Air E. Christie. On the motion of Alessrs Towers and W. Wilson it was decided, as no definite results were arrived at, that last season’s competitions be declared void. On the motion of Alessrs J. Wilson and Abel the following members were appointed a committee to consider ways and means of keeping in order the lim ited resources of the club and to report to a general meeting at an early date— Alessrs Ironmonger, Chisholm, W. Wilson. Berry, AlcAlley, Greenwood and the secretary. Votes of thanks to the retiring officers and the chair were carried by acclamation. BOY SCOUT TROOP The monthly meeting of the committee of the local Boy Scout troop was held on Tuesday night, Bev. C. B. Kreeft (Scoutmaster) presiding. Also present: Alesdames B. A. Gordon, J. Nicholson, H. Alorton, Mr Simons and the secretary. The Scoutmaster reported that two new recruits had been enrolled, bringing the troop strength up to 19, 16 tenderfoot scouts and six second class. The Cub pack was at present out of action owing to the lack of a mistress, and senior boys were training with the scouts. He explained that there were only five boys attending the Bata meetings, and that it had been decided to cease holding them as they did not warrant the time spent. If the boys were keen they could attend the local Mr Kreeft pointed out that on September 23, next it would be exactly six years since Aliss Nancy Wilson, S.AI., enrolled the initial troop and it would be fitting if the usual birthday party could be held as usual. It was decided that as Wednesday was not a suitable nigh 1 - that a func tion be held on Friday, September 25, providing the date was clear. Airs Gordon offered to make and ice a birthday cake for the boys, and was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Air Kreeft asked for a ruling on the payment of badges. The boys had always paid for their own badges which were not expensive, but he wanted a definite ruling.

On the motion of Mr Simons it was decided that the boys be expected to pay for all their badges, but in all cases of special hardship the S.AI. have discretionary power to act. Alessrs Simons and Sutton were appointed a visiting committee for the month. A vote of thanks was accorded Air* Simons for obtaining Aforse signalling flags. TOWN HALL “A WARM CORNER” Those who relish a hearty laugh—or rather a whole crowd of laughs—have a rare opportunity to gratify their taste in “A Warm Corner,” showing to-night and Alonday night at the Hunterville Town Hall. Based on the play of the same name, which had a prolonged run at the Afinicipal Theatre, London, and

played by practically the same cast, it is one of those sparkling comedies which have recently lifted British pictures into the forefront of the “movies,” and definitely established the position of th. British studios. Briefly, the picture tells of the adventures of a millionaire corn plaster maker, named Corner, who slipped away from his doting but middle-aged wife to the joys of the Lido. There he became entangled with a designing young lady. He bolted in a panic when he found her to be married, but was followed home by her and a crowd of others who had all been witnesses to his carryings on. Thereupon followed a desperate attempt by Corner to keep

SUCCESSFUL DANCE Rata Ladies’ Hockey Club held an cn- ; joyable plain and fancy dress dance in I the Coronation Hall, Rata, on Thursday night. Modern and old-time dancing' was indulged in. Excellent music was supplied bv ■ Hartley’s Orchestra, and un a splendid floor amidst artistic decorations, all had • a thoroughly enjoyable time. ; The duties of M.’sC. were ably ear- 1 * ried out by Messrs W. Green and W. Wills. e Among those in fancy dross were: 1 Mrs P. Green, Irish colleen; Mrs Sign-il, L pompom; Mrs Pickford, Eastern lady; > Miss Harvey, night; Miss Moor, Re

velry; Miss Ashby, Spanish daneerj Misses Gainsford and Tomlinson, two black cats; Miss Myra Down, nurse; Miss Potaka, Early Victorian; Miss Morrison, pierrette; Miss J. Ellery, Turkish lady; Miss Graham, pierriette; Miss Boobyer. cabaret; Miss Stewart, Spanish dancer; Miss Graham, Indian; Miss Wright, balloon pierrette; Miss Whale, yellow pompom; Mrs Green, English lady; Miss Erhorn, Monlin Rouge; Mrs R. Powell, Turkish lady; Miss Ansley, balloon pierrette; Mrs Jefferson, black cat; Mr B. Jefferson, Charlie Chaplin; Mr H. Amer, Mexican cowbay; Mr C. Amer. American naval officer; Mr Moss, Turk,