PIRONGIA.

Waikato Times, Volume 106, Issue 17840, 12 October 1929, Page 5

PIRONGIA.

The Weather. Splendid rain of the soft and warm variety fell during the week, and if proof were needed of how much it was wanted the rapid growth since the rain began has supplied it. Always important in farming operations, rain is an all-important factor in these days of heavy application of fertilisers to the pastures. The Gymnasium. Good attendances have characterised the gymnasium evenings since the opening night about two months ago. Mr Baker, the boxing instructor, has his class going well, and he has promised to put on a local tournament before long, when members of the Te Awamutu Young Men's Institute will assist with the programme. On Wednesday evening the management committee held a meeting, when Mr Reg. Bell, hon. secretary, presented an Interim balance-sheet which showed the financial members to be 52. • There is a credit balance of £i 17s. It. was decided to organise an entertainment to augment the funds of the club. Personal. Mias A. Bell did very well at the Cambridge competitions, annexing four first and one second prize and tieing with Miss Moore, of Auckland, for the gold medal. She and her sister, Miss R. Bell, also carried' off first prize for the ladies’ duet and for vocal solo and accompaniment. Mrs Osberg returned from Marton last week. Mrs Z. Owen is on a visit to Rotorua. Mrs R. Lowe is spending a short holiday in Auckland.