PATEA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 71, 25 March 1937, Page 3

PATEA

PERSONAL Something green for Miss Nancy Barrow, and bathroom gifts for Miss Janet Train, were brought by the guests to “Wallace” on Tuesday afternoon, when Mrs (Dr.) W. T. Simmons and Misses Phyllis and Helen were hostesses. Orange-coloured flowers decorated the rooms, and to Miss Margaret Alexander went the bridge prize. From Patea and Waverley districts came the gues|s, who were Mesdames K. Handley, Gault, S. Besley, Medlicott, Gibbons, A. Alexander, Misses Mathieson, M. Hamerton, R. Honeyfield, D. Handley, J. Parsons, A. and P. Graham, M. Dickie, N. and M. Davidson, M. Alexander. Miss Helen Simmons will be the guest for the week-end of Miss Janet Train, Waitotara, whose bridesmaids sheis to be on Monday.

Miss M. Ballard, Miss Diana Roberts, and Mr Colin Nicholson wili be the guests of Mr and Mrs T. E. Roberts at their beach cottage at Paraparaumu, for Easter. Misses Taylor and Tompkins will be in Wellington for Easter. Miss Barbara Wilson is to be at Bulls. Mr and Mrs W. F. SheikFwill speno Easter at Wellington. Mrs M. A. Pearce and Miss Pearce have returned from New Plymouth. Miss Mariam Gibbings is off to Wellington. Miss J. Clarke is spending the holidays in Hawera. Mrs P. Gillon, Masterton, and Mrs Camwell, of Wellington, arrive to-day to stay with Mrs L. T. Adams for Easter, and for the Gillon—AGams wedding on Saturday. Mr and Mrs C. Findlay and Miss Joyce Findlay (Palmerston North), Mrs E. Holtham (New Plymouth), Mr and Mrs J. Jackson (Wanganui), Mrs R. Adams (Wanganui) and Mr u. Smith wlil be Mrs L. T. Adams' guests for Easter and the Gillon—Adams wedding. Mr and Mrs Roy Martin, of Taumaranui, will be the guests of Mr and Mrs C. Martin. Mr and Mrs H. Ellis will be in Wellington. Mrs A. Ford, of Pahiatua, is Mr and Mrs T. Hill’s guest for Easter. Miss Darbyshire is visiting Auckland. Mr and Mrs C. V. Herbert aim family have taken up residence al Inglewood. Mr T. Parsons, of Wellington, is Mr and Mrs T. Parsons guest. Mr Muller has returned to Whenuakura after a brief visit to Auckland, where the death of his father took place. The late Mr A. J. Muller was at one time postmaster at Patea. The death has occurred at Sydney of Mr A. M. Howitt, aged 62. Ke was prominent in Patea some years ago. Mrs R. Reid has returned to Paraparaumu.

Miss Joan Dyson, of Hawera, is tne guest of Mrs J. S. Watt, Kakaramea. Miss Lyne has returned to Timaru after visiting Mrs A. Carey. Miss Lorna Bourke was presented with a piece of crystal from tne staff and a linen dinner-table set from the firm of O'Reilly’s Departmental Stores on Saturday evening, when she left in view of her approaching marriage to Mr Pat Hurley. Mr O’Reilly expressed regret and wished her future happiness. Mr J. Archer endorsed Mr O’Reilly's remarks, and Miss Bourke suitably replied. Mr A. M. Wainwright has been reappointed honorary chield welfare officer for the Patea district for the ensuing year.

CRICKET The Wellington team to play Patea on Saturday at the local domain are. J. Rail (captain), who has a bowling average of 18.2; J. Rennie (vice-cap-tain), batting average 17.1, bowling 11.5; A. Blundell, baiting 30.12, bowling 21.2; A. Stohyr; T. Brooks, batting 20.6; W. Thompson; E. Thompson; H. Cole; C. Mailman; E. Davenport, batting 59.3; H. Spolsky, battling 20, bowling 14.1; and E. McKenna. The team is bringing a “cup” to be awarded to the winning team and for future competition among Wellington and Patea. The Patea team finally chosen is: 1. Jones (capt.), P. Bourke, J. Gibbs, Herbert, Pauling, J. Petersen, Simpson, C. Beaucnamp, P. Blyde, T. Maule, J. Boyle, and J. McKenna, twelfth man. PATEA GOLF CLUB (INC.) ANNUAL MEETING Mr J. N. Anderson, presiding at the first annual meeting of the Patea Golf Club, welcomed members, and said the club had succeeded in the first stage of its development. They had met with a large number of difficulties which had retarded progress, but were now in a position that the course was almost ready to play on. For a short time it would be rough, but it wanted the enthusiastic support of the enthusiatsic golfers in the town. It was the duty of the new officers to carry on the work of the club and for the lady members to elect a committee as soon as possible. Most of the work had been done by voluntary labour, ; but it was regrettable the small per- ‘ centage of club members who had ; helped. ; Assets over liabilities were in excess Iby £57 3s 9d. This did not include the Park Farm club assets, which amount-. ' ed to approximately £2OO. Annual Report. The first annual report was as fol- ! lows:— I . “Your committee wishes to give an account of the preliminary activities of the club. There was constderabitdelay in completing the lease v/ltn the Patea Domain Board and the Hon. Minister would not agree to a longer term than ten years with a light of renewal for a further ten years subject to certain provisions of the Domains and Public Reserves Act. The : lease has now been completed on those terms.

“The inaugural ball was a great success, both socially and financially, and definitely assisted in the establishment of the club. A wind-up party,, at which the trophies of both Patea and Carlyle Clubs were presented, was also a very successful function, and the balance-sheet show's the measure of the material success of the club's social activities.

“The general layout of the course has remained practically the same as that shown on the plan presented to; members at the first meeting when the general scheme was- adopted. Tne work of bringing in the area has proceeded satisfactorily, but has been somewhat hampered owing to the lack of funds and the fact that comprehensive steps could not be taken until the question of the lease was settled. “Up to the present very few or tne promised debentures have been lifted and those members who have agreed to contribute are asked to take up their debentures as soon as possible. Your committee asks that all members make an endeavour to take some debentures in order that a vigorous construction policy may be continued. “Arrangements have been made with the Patea Borough Council to provide a number of pipes for the outlet drain from tne swamp, and as soon as these have been placed the whole swamp will be completely and peimanently unwatered. “At present ten holes are being prepared and it is anticipated that these wil be ready for play in two weeks’ time. Several of tne holes have been shortened to meet present conditions, and temporary greens will have to be used on two of them. Under norma: conditions the whole twelve holes will be playable by the end of June. A great deal o£ the work already done has been carried out with voluntary labour, and the thanks of the club are due to all those who have assisted in this direction. Up to the present it has not been possible to shift the Park Farm clubhouse on to the links, and for the time being it will be necessary to use the old Carlyle pavilion whicn has already been shifted and which will eventually be used as an implement shed. “Your committee decided that it would be in the best interests of the club to control the grazing of the land, and arrangements have been made with one of the firms for the supply of the necessary stock. “For the future a very active policy will be necessary in order to get the best results for the club and its members. Your committee feels sure that every golfer in the town wili enthusiastically support the club and help make the links a credit to the district. A healthy club can only be maintained if the finances are kept in a sound condition, and an appeal is made to all members for their support. Buy debentures, even if it is only one. Pay your subscription as soon as you can. To-night, if possible.

“The thanks of the club are due to all those woh have so materially assisted in the preliminary organisation, and to the Press for the favourable reports and publicity given to the club’s activities.” Election of Officers.

The election of officers resulted: Patron, Mr C. R. Honeyfield; president, Mr J. N. Anderson; vice-presi-dents, Messrs E. Harris and W. C. Glenny; captain, Mr R. W. Hadcow; vice-captain, Mr A. B. Currie; secretary and treasurer, Mr F. Bostock; hon. auditor, Mr C. Nicholson; committee, Messrs G. Hughes, Harkness, J. Cunningham, G. Corbett, A. Gillon, R. Adams and G. Fraser.

Subscriptions: Gentlemen, 10s; ladies, £2 7s; a rebate of 7s and 5s for ladies if paid by June 1. Country members, £1 Is. Permission was granted by the Minister of Internal Affairs to hold an art union, with a prize of £lO. The insurance policy on members as submitted, was approved, the premium to be a levy on members. New members elected were: Misses Tui Gibson, J. Train, B. Wilson, Messrs H. Norris, J. Richardson, C. Hobman, A. B. Spence, S. Pauling, T. Kelly, Rev. Father Rohan. Junior members, R. S. Mcßae, G. Clark, I. Moore, E. O’Reilly, C. Roots. Saturday, April 17, was fixed as the opening day.

Concluding the meeting the president thanked the outgoing officers for their services, making particular reference to the work done by Mr D. Roots. He was always there when work was to be done in connection with the improvement of the links, and the club owed practically everything it had to him. The president stressed the point regarding debentures; he would like as many as possible to take them up immediately. Working bees would be held in the next two weekends, when there would be plenty for all to do. Nine or ten holes would be opened in a fortnight when the fairways would be in excellent condition, though the greens were a little rough Those present were: Messrs G. Broker, H. Norris, I. Harkness, A. H. Brooke-Taylor, G. Corbett, D. Roots, E. Oakley, G. Fraser, A. Gillon, T. Kelly, G. Hughes, E. O’Reilly, R. Adams, S. Edwards, E. Gilbert, J. Cunningham, F. Bostock (secretary), C. Nicholson (auditor), Rev. Father Rohan; Mesdames R. W. Haddow, F. Bostock, D. Roots; Misses B. McCarty, C. Gilligan, J. Clarke, O. Adams, B. Wilson. Apologies: Mrs T. E. Roberts; Misses Taylor and Tompkins; Messrs N. Gardiner, A. B. Currie, W. C. Glenny and E. Harris. ANZAC DAY SERVICE. 1 Rev. W. H. Walton presided at a meeting on Tuesday to make arrangements for Anzac Day. It was decided to hold the afternoon parade at 1.15 p.m., the service in the Town Hall to commence at 1.45 p.m. The form of the service is to be substant.ally similar to that of previous years, and it is hoped that the choice of hymns by the meeting would provide a brighter service than has been hitherto.

A new feature incorporated, if possible, would be the singing of a suitable anthem by combined choirs of the various religious denominations. Lieutenant Bayliss, of the Salvation Army will read the lesson, Rev. W. H. Walton, the prayers, Rev. H. B. .Burnett the final prayers and Benediction. Sergeant Captain W. T. Simmons, president of the Returned

Soldiers’ Association, will give an address, it is hoped. Following the service the units parading will be reformed and marched to the Domain, where the "Last Post” will be sounded, wreaths placed on the memorial gates, and the "Reville” sounded, returning to the Triangle for dismissal. KAKARAMEA W.L Mrs. L. Morris presided at a committee meeting of the Kakaramea W.I. on Monday, and welcomed the new members. It was decided to do more of the business in committee and let the monthly afternoons be more of a social nature. Mrs. Murray was co-opt on to the committee and the officers were reelected as follows: —Vice-presidents, Mesdames Anthony and Baker; secretary, Miss Meharry; assistant secretary, Mrs. C. Lord; treasurer, Mrs. Anthony Hall and hostess steward, Mrs. Baker; competition and bring and buy stewards, Mesdames Richards and Carmichael; Press correspondent, Mrs. Murray. Six dolls are to be dressed for the dolls of all nations’ exhibition at the Hawera Show. The year's programme was prepared. * To avoid too frequent meetings of the committee, it was decided that in matters of urgency the president, secretary and treasurer and one vicepresident have power to act.