PATEA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 102, 3 May 1938, Page 10

PATEA

MUNICIPAL BAND. ANNUAL MEETING. A credit balance of £5 19s 4d, assets valued at £372 19s 4d and liabilities £ll5 17s 6d, were shown in the bal-ance-sheet presented to the annual meeting of the Palea Municipal Band last Thursday. The chairman (Mr. F. Ramsbottom) congratulated the band on its successful year, and on having such an indefatigable and energetic secretary. He paid tribute to the work of the band, which was such a valuable asset to the town. In adding congratulaions, Mr. A. Dunkley said he thought the expenses of conveying the band to the contest should have been paid by the public. He suggested any surplus funds be used for purchasing new instruments. The conductor’s report stated that the year had been busy, public performances having increased by ten, totalling 30. Ninety-eight rehearsals were held. The musical standard of the band was much higher than last year in the Taranaki contest, although not successful, hut with two others were successful in the hymn test in beating the higher grade hands. A learners’ class was established and all boys took their places in the contest. Bandsmen R. Willis and B. Nelson won medals at the contest. The secretary was thanked for donating a medal for the most improved player, won by R. Willis, and to the bandsmen for loyal support. To Bandsman Carey for acting as conductor when necessary, and the public of Patea for generous assistance and support. The secretary reported the year had been shortened by two months to come into line, with other organisations. A severe loss had been suffered through the death of Bandsman P. O'Grady, to whom the band gave full bandsman's honours at the funeral. The new instruments were in good order, but more were required for learners’ benefits. Thanks were due to the Mayor, Drum-Major Haddow, Drum-Major Nairn, for assistance in the absence of Mr. Haddow in England. To the employers of labour and citizens on the committee, to the auditor, Mr. L. W. Austin and to Mr. Dunkley for the use of his premises for meetings. Election of officers resulted: -Paton, Mr. A. Cayte; president, Mr. F. Ramsbottom; vice-presidents, Messrs. F. Naismith. A. Dunkley and .1. Bromiley; committee, Messrs. T. Nelson and J. Muzio; conductor, Mr. K. Christiansen; bandmaster and sergeant, Mr. A. Carey; corporal, Mr. R. Willis; lancecorporal. Mr. R. Willis jn.; custodians, Messrs. F. Williams and B. Nelson; drum-major, Mr. R. W. Haddow; auditor. Mr. N. Austin; secretary, Mr. W, Smith; delegates to Taranaki Brass Bands Association, Messrs. F. Naismith, A. Dunkley and secretary. The chairman handed the conductor, Mr. K. Christiansen, a cheque for £l5 on behalf of the citizens committee, and presented R. J. Willis with the medal for the best learner, donated by the secretary. The secretary was voted an honorarium of £3 3s. Honorary members elected were: - J. Bromiley, F. Naismith. T. Nelson, H. Pauling. B. Minton, Wk Fugle, b' Hazeltine. F. Locker. A. Dunkley, B. Murray, J. Rockett. .1. Cunnison. A. Langslow. C. Beauchamp. F. Ramsbottom. E. Reed, D. Powell, G. Haigh, L. Adams and A. Taylor. A letter of appreciation is to be sent Mr. J. Nairn, Hawera, and to those mentioned in the reports. Thanks were accorded Bandsmen's wives and Mrs. Smith, for the splendid supper she put on that evening, to Mr. and Mrs. Maule, who assisted and to the Fire Brigade for the use of room. Mr. F. Naismith extended the best wishes of the band to the Mayor for a pleasant voyage to England, and safe return. GOLF BANNER MATCH Palea retained the inter-club banner in a match against Waver ley on the local links on Sunday, with results as follow (Waverley mentioned first): —G. Watkins lost to J. Petersen; N. Bormiley lost to R. Adams; Leckie halved with Gillon; How lost to Edwards; Stewart lost to Blyde, Corbett lost eo Cardiff. N. Gardiner won Sunday’s bogej match, all square, and other scores' were Petersen 2 down, Tidbury and Campbell 6 down, Pettigrew 7 down, Bostock 9 down. SHOOTING Shooting was continued for the Winchester trophy on Saturday, with troublesome conditions. D. Roots secured a magnificent 49 off the rille, and a practice shoot by G. Williams, junr. (the first time he has shot with aperture sights.) was 27. Results were; Rifle H'cp. Tro. Tro.

G. Hilliar, senr. 30 10 40 31 Championship points are as 10l low . D. Roots 232, J. Huston 231, L. Davidson 219, C. Hilliar 211, T. Floyd 215, A. Bond 205, K. Stone 187, C. Roots 167, G. Hilliar, senr. 162, J. Bales and N. Mitchell have still to ‘h-'Oi. PERSONAL Mr and Mrs F. Ramsboltom leave on Saturday for Wellington, en route for England. Mr Ramsbottom is taking with him a carved shield from the Maori brethren of the Star of Egmont Lodge of Druids, Patea, to the Grand Lodge of England, foi ritual competition. Mr and Mrs A. Gil lon have returned from Masterton. Miss A. Huston is her brother’s guest at Kakaramea. Mr L. P. Clarke has returned from Auckland. M.U., 1.0.0. F, At the installation of officers of the Loyal Patea Lodge last Thursday, N.G. Bro. W. C. Carver presidilg, the following officers were appointed: N.G., Sister L. Bond; V.G., Sister J. Smith; E.S., Bro. D. Thompson; 1.P.N.G., Bro. W. C. Carver; lecture master, Bro. T. Floyd. Minor officers. Guardian, Sister A. Heal; warden, Bro. R. Henderson; first conductor, Sister M. Coad; second conductor 1 Bro. Nickel; R.S.N.G., Bro. A. Bond;

L.S.N.G., Bro. N. Paton; R.S.V.G. Bro. C. Neal; L.S.V.G., Bro. H Bend, Bro. W. T. Lamb, P.G., acted as installation officer.

D. Roots .. 49 0 49 35 .1. Huston .. 45 41 92 L. Davidson . ... 45 3 48 SO C Uiliiar ... 43 4 4 ( 93 T. ’lovd ... 38 4 'll 88 A. Rond ... 40 5 45 90 K. Stone ... 33 « 41 3-5 C. Roots . 34 10 44 85