PATEA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 199, 24 August 1936, Page 3

PATEA

MINIATURE RIFLE CLUB Eight possibles xvere secured at the weekly shoot of the Patea Miniature Rifle Club, one on the 20 yards aperture and seven on the open. Rfim. J. Bates secured four, Rtlm. T. Hills two, and Rfim. N. Coad one. Rfim. J. Bates secured the highest score off the rifle in the start of the championship and Cooper trophy. Miss J. Carey retained the junior button with a score of 57. Next Monday night a junior trophy will be competed for and possibly the Stratford Miniature Rifle Club will visit. Scores were: — Cooper Trophy.—J. Bates, 70, :f, 70’*; T. Flyod, 66. 3'., 69’,; N. Coad. 66, I',, 67',; Miss J. Carey, 57, 8L 65:7; RVinten, 62, 3, 65; T. Hills, 60, 5, 65; R. Jenkins, 55, B'i, 63',; Miss M. Coad, 54, 81, 621; I. Hermon, 44, 14, 58; G. Clark, 27, 21 A, 48L Championship Cup.--J. Bates, 70; N. Coad, 66; T. Floyd, 66; R. Vinten, 62; T. Hills, 60; Miss J. Carey, 57; R. Jenkins, 55; Miss M. Coad, 54; I. Hermon, 44; G. Clark, 27, WHENU AKIRA FAREWELL. Whenuakura Hall was filled to capacity on Thursday evening when friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. K. Waterland and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Martin, gathered to farewell them. Mr. and Mrs. Waterland are taking up residence in Hawera and Mr. and Mrs. Martin in Patea. On arrival little Pamela Wynne and Pat Young presented Mrs. Martin and Mrs. Waterland xvith dainty posies; and “bottle” bouquets xvere presented to the gentlemen. Mrs. Martin was frocked in dove grey chantreuse with red and white pleated collar; and Mrs. Waterland wore nut brown cloque trimmed with fawn. Dancing to music by Mr. A. Gilmour, xvas enjoyed, interspersed xvith items by Mrs. I. Jones, Misses M. Hamerton, O. Adams and M. Knowles. In the absence of his father, Mr. John Parsons, said at any time it was a wrench to lose one family, but xvhen it xvas txvo it was very hard. He wished them luck in their new spheres and future happiness. Mr. H. Boyer on behalf of the Whenuakura Dairy Company said Mr. Martin had joined the company five years ago and had made friends with everyone. He had done his duty and could go axvay having no one say a word against him. Mr. Boyer congratulated him on his promotion and the company xvas sorry to part xvith Mr. and Mrs. Martin. Whenever Mr. Martin had had to do his duty, it had been done in such a way that all were just as good friends after it. It had been a benefit to the company to have Mr. Martin in their service. Mr. and Mrs. Waterland had given public service throughout the district, and he wished both families good-bye and good luck. His Worship the Mayor, Mr. F. Ramsbottom, said he had known Mr. and Mrs. Waterland for 18 years, since they first came to the district from Wanganui and they had always given the best to the district xvhich would be poorer for their absence. He had been connected with Mr. Waterland more especially in friendly society work, and he was knoxvn as “Bro. Bob.” Mr. Waterland had given a life of self sacrifice to this cause. It would be Patea’s and Whenuakura's loss and Hawera’s gain. The attendance testified to the good fellowship of both and showed that vet; M. Brock (Mangaxveka), floral organdie; J. Cottrell, pink floral crepe de chine; A. Henery, blue shot taffeta; Nancy Cottrell, pink georgette; E. M. Wright (Mangaxveka), silk net; Anne Cleaver, parchment lace; K. Quigley, black lace; Rae Currie; M. Hurley (Hunterville), black velvet and silver lame; N. Connell, pink silk velvet; K. Herman (Raetihi); P. Cosford (Ohakune); R. Whittle, floral georgette; N. Weller, mauve satin; G. Reid, cherry lace; M. Terry, Marina blue crinkled crepe; P. Siddle, rose crepe georgette; J. Ryan, violet; E. Nicholson (Marton), crepe mulange; E. Bailey, blue velvet; N. Keats, matalasse; J. Richardson (Feilding), lemon floral georgette; V. Fulljames, pink matalasse; Harris (Mangaweka), Marina blue crepe de chine; Mary Hansen (Ohakune), green frock; j.

Bevin lemon; D. Doxvn (Marton), black velvet; B. Neilson, crinkly orange crepe; F. Dickinson, floral georgette; L. Spooner, green angel skin; Betty Hunter, black silk velvet; Blanche Gordon, peach pink crinkled crepe; V. Tall; Carey (Napier), pink marocain; Carson, eau-de-nil satin; Montgomery, blue georgette and white velvet coat; Miss P. Logan, blue crepe; R. Casey, blue; A. W. Johnson (Hunterville); Joan Smith (Taoroa).

what they had done had not gone without thanks. He then presented Mrs. Waterland with a handsome satin eiderdown, and Mr. Waterland with j an electric toaster. With regard to Mr. and Mrs. Martin, said Mr. Ramsbottom, he had known them five years . and knew Mr. Martin was a man of : the right spirit, particularly socially, ; he and Mrs. Martin helping most loyally in the district. Mr. Martin’s great personality would carry him a long way, he had made a move upward, and was a man who would take ' advantage of it and he wished them [ both future success, and presented ' Mrs. Martin xvith a brass firescreen and Mr.- Martin with an electric : toaster. In replying, Mr. Waterland thanked all, and said he had made many valued friends and was sorry to be leaving the district. Mr. Martin said he sincerely thanked them for the beautiful presents and was more than honoured by their presence. He was leaving the district xvith no small measure of regret and it was a great thing to leave behind people xvho xvere all friends. With regard to the success at the factory, the staff had always been of the best, and he had had no friction xvith them or xvith the suppliers. As he xvas not leaving the district he hoped to be able to attend many of the functions in the hall. Mr. Jack Sheahan acted efficiently as M.C. Apologies were received from Rev. and Mrs. Walton; Mr. and Mrs. C. Honeyfield, Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Crawford, Mr. and Mrs. F. Parsons, Mrs. Ramsbottom, Mrs. Boyer and Mr Pike. PATEA BUSINESS MEN FIXING OF SHOP HOURS Mr E. O'Reilly presided at a meeting of business men on Thursday. Messrs E. Reed, D. Roots, A. E. Wainright. E. Harris, H. A. Jones, T. Cardiff, J. C. Cunnison, J. A. Hasxvell, E. Lash, and G. Fraser were also present. Apologies xvere received from His Worship the Mayor, and Mr A. H. Langslow. The chairman explained that the object of the meeting xvas to consider the question of closing hours in the borough. North Taranaki business men had decided to open from 8.30 to 5 on four days of the week ana | 8.30 to noon on the half holiday, and up to 9 p.m. on the late night. Mr Roots moved t hat shops open at 8 a.m. and close at 4.30 p.m. for txvo months as a trial. Mr Harris seconded this motion, ] stating that if the shops did not open till 8 a.m. the morning mail lorry [would be missed. Mr Locker opposed this motion as Hawera contemplated not closing till 5.30 and Wanganui xvere not altering their hours. Mr. Haswell moved that, the hours suggested by the chairman be adopted and stressed the point that it would be better if all observed the same hours. Mr. Cunnison would not agree to the proposed hours, as he had papers to get out. He did not vote. Mr. Roots said all who sold things like tobacco should observe the same hours. Mr. Haswell’s motion was carried unanimously. The chairman stressed the jxoint that all should adhere to these hours as nearly as possible. He did not object to special cases but objected to shopkeepers keeping open regularly.

He hoped that tobacco-sellers could come to an arrangement among themselves in the matter. It was decided to approach the council with a view to the charge for community lighting being done away with as it was considered it served to light the main street of the town and give a better appearance to outsiders. PERSONALS Miss Aim is away for the school vacation. Miss Barbara Wilson is visiting Wanganui for the school vacation. Misses Molly Roots and Eva WhiteIhead are home from college. Miss E. Adams has returned from Wanganui. Mr and Mrs T. E. Roberts has returned from Wanganui. Miss Connie Lee was a Wanganui visitor to Patea cn Friday. Mrs L. T. Adams' guest, Miss Mabel Adams, returns to Auckland to-day. PATEA LADIES’ GOLF CLUB The following draw is for a stableford bogey to be played on Wednesday, at 1.15 p.m.:— Miss Gibson v. Miss Hurley. Mrs Glenny v. Miss Hemingway. Miss Petersen v. Miss Harris. Miss O’Reilly v. Miss Hamerton. Mrs Roberts v. Mrs Mcßae. Miss Taylor v. Mrs Baker. Miss Jackson v. Miss Bourke. Mrs Haddow v. Miss Gibbings. Mrs Honeyfield v. Mrs Bostock. Mrs Harris v. Miss Honeyfield. Miss Carey v. scorer.