PATEA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 75, Issue 51, 1 March 1932, Page 3

PATEA

PERSONAL. Jtr. J. F. Stratford, stationmaster n*s received notice of transfer tt Helensville. He will be succeeded by Mr. Alan Maxwell, who comes to Patea from Head Office, Wellington. Miss Naismith, of Eastbourne, it staying with her uncle, Mr. F. Nai smith. His cousin, Miss Nixon, also oi Eastbourne, is also the guest of Mr and Mrs. Naismith. Rev. Aker has received notice oi transfer to Norsewood. (During hit time in Patea over the past five years Re . Aker has taken an active part ii many local movements, being particu larly inti- in school matters. He has been secretary of both the schoo. an Dental Clinic committees, and ir both capacities has been most encr get) Bev. and Mrs. Wai tun, and theii son Mr. Brian Walton, arrive in Patea frojn Foxton next Thursday, when they will take up their residence at The Vioarage. Miss Ruby Harris was a visitor tu Haw era for the Jubilee festivities TENNIS. DVnng the week-end. A. C. Thompson successfully upheld his challenge to 0 McCarthy, of Haw era, for third pla#< on the South Taranaki Ladder, Remits of the sets were 6—3, 6 —4, Thompson winning decisively. This girts Patea four of the six top place-: Tortens, 1; Thompson, 3; Robinson, 5; and G. Wills, 6. Thomson has challenged McGregor for second place, and the game will take place to-morrow, probably. The Patea courts have beyi* choten for the playing of the Soutn fartuaki residential championships, which take place next Saturday. Jlufcs will be represented from all loath Taranaki, including the Waver ley Club, and some splendid garner shtuld be witnessed.