district news

Waikato Times, Volume 110, Issue 18393, 29 July 1931, Page 10

district news

TE PUNINGA. Dramatic Society,. The Te Puninga Literary, Dramatic and Debating Society has chosen for its second pJLay reading a comedy of London life, “Tilly o£ Bloomsbury. School Sports. The football and basketball games between Te Puninga and Waitoa were j keenly contested, but owing to the , ground being so slippery after the j rain it was a disadvantage to the Waitoa won the football by 8 points to nil; also the basketball by 8 points to 3. i te uku. Farming Operations. July has been very wet and consequently hard on stock, particularly dairy cows. Winter dairying is being carried on more extensively than usual in this district. Within the last fortnight a number of loving lambs have appeared. TAUPIRI. Farming Operations. The country is looking well, and it only requires a week’s sunshine to complete the work done 'to the pastures by the recent rains. Judging by the number of calves going away the milking season is well started. Reports of lambings are also good. MORRINSVILLE. 1.0.0 F. At the fortnightly meeting of the Loyal Morrinsville Lodge, M.U.1.0.0.F., nine new members' were Initiated, and two prospective members were balloted for and accepted. Dental Cltnlo. At a meeting of representatives of* schools contributing to the upkeep of the Morrinsville Dental Clinic, tiie levy on parents of children receiving treatment was fixed at 3s per child, with a maximum of 7s Gd per family. The dental nurse is to be asked to collect the levy, as many parents visit the clinic to bring in their children. Last year the levy was Is a, child, with a maximum of 2s 6d, but the clinic expenses have more than doubled this year, as the committee has to provide the cost of the drugs used, and £3O towards the salary of the nurse, besides laundering, cleaning, and electricity costs. ELSTOW—OTWAY. The Weather. A severe storm passed over the district last week, and the electric power services were disorganised temporarily Minor damage only was reported, several small sheds and wash-houses being partially demolished. Football. The Elstow footballers’ match with Terriers (Te Aroha) resulted in a win for Terriers, the scores being: Terriers 9, .Elstow 3. Settlement Scheme. Three tractors have arrived to plough the large areas concerned in the Land Department’s settlement scheme adjoining the Otway Settlement. It is proposed to plough and grass available sections before offering for selection. A proposition is also afoot to acquits two adjoining native land areas within the Elstow Drainage Board’s district for settlement purposes. Drainage Work. The Elstow Drainage Board is employing a number of unemployed men for drain-cleaning purposes. The men w f ere obtained from the Te Aroha Unemployment Committee. Sickness. Chicken-pox is still prevalent among the school children. A number of new cases have been reported. Personal. Mr J. Hanks has been elected to fill the vacancy on the Piako County Council occasioned by Mr Magill’s resignation. Mr and Mrs G. W. Wild have returned from Auckland. Mrs Guernev, Orongo Settlement, is visiting Mrs G. W. Wild. ROTOTGNA. Social Evening. A social evening in aid of the Hamilton relief was organised and carried to. a successful issue by the Bototuna Young Men’s Bible Class. The chair was occupied by Rev. J. Ilaslop and the accompaniments were plaved by ATiss K. Clements. The following programme was nicely rendered, encores being freiquent:—Organ solo, “Cornelius | March," Miss Clements; recitation, “The Lovers’ Quarrel,” Miss Rene Clement; solo, “Just a-Wearyin’ for y ou ,” Miss M. Phillimore; recitation. “The Shadow' on the Blind,” Mrs Green; solo, “What Will Ton Take for Me, Papa?" Miss Grace Clement; recitation, “The Obliging Lady Boarder," Mrs Green; solo, “Sunshine and Rain,” Rev. J. Ilaslop; recitation, “The Miser and the Maid," Miss Dorothy Clements; a dialogue entitled "Done Brown” was staged and a most realistic interpretation of the various characters was given by the following:—John Skinflint, Mr Ken Macdonald; Mary (servant), Miss Marjorie Clements; Trust-all, Mr Rex Norvell; Hard-up, Mr John Thompson; Put-off, Mr Ed. Carson; Mrs Whccdlcr, Miss May Coombridgc; Mrs Brown, Miss Freda Coombidgc; Josiah Jinks (lawyer), Mr Fred Clements; Soldier, Mr George Bridson; Policeman, Mr Bruce Sylvester. An item by Nigger Minstrels was outstanding ns mirth-provoking, with their merry quips and Jokes, in addition to solos by: Dinah (.Miss Clements), who sang “Uncle. Ned"; Joe (Mr John Thompson), who contributed “The Bototuna Farmyard": and a duet by Messrs Norvell and Carson. A compelilion, “Cars," was keenly contested, and resulted in a ■victory for Mr E. Carson. Several games were enjoyed and the serving of supper concluded an enjoyable entertainment.

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MATAMATA. St. John Ambulance. At ‘the first annual meeting of the Matamata branch of the brigade Sergeant C. T. Adamson presided over a full attendance. The report showed there were now seventeen members of the brigade. An appeal was made to members to hand In more promptly records of public and private cases attended. From January to June 203 cases were treated, not Including special duty at Napier. It was hoped during _ the coming year to form a ladies’ division. Last year’s members fn their reexamination obtained 100 per cent, pass, which was very creditable. The doctors were also thanked for their generous assistance and support. The balance-sheet disclosed cash in hand at £22 Is, and assets over liabilities of £63 os 2d. It was decided to form a division in Matamata, enough members being available. The election of officers resulted: — Superintendent, .Mr A. L. Clark; sergeant, Mr C. T. Adamson; corporals, 'Messrs 11. Stone and W. Quigg; secretary and treasurer, Mr W. Quigg. The secretary was instructed to get Insurance quotations, and it was decided to send two members to Hamilton to compete in the Hague efficiency cup competitions. Boxing. After the successful tournament held in the Town Hall last Saturday evening enthusiasts interested in 'the formation of a local association met on Tuesday evening. Mr K. Buchanan was voted to the chair. It was decided to form an association, and a provisional committee was set up, consisting of Messrs .Buchanan, Alquist, Campbell, Ryan, McLeay, McCready, and Griffiths to canvass for support and report to a later rueeting. Messrs K. Buchanan and G. G. Griffiths were appointed chairman and secretary respectively.

Matamata Musical Society. | The Matamata Musical Society, under the leadership of Mr H. E. Schofield, gave a highly successful concert in aid of the dental clinic during the week. The members of the society are doing great work, and besides the pleasure they give and derive, surplus money taken after expenses are paid is given to deserving objects in connection with the town. KAIPAKI. Ladles’ Guild. At a meeting of the Ladies’ Guild there was a very good attendance. The president (Mrs A. Goodwin) occupied the chair. It was decided to have a working bee as soon as the weather Is finer, to spring-clean the church. It was also decided to arrange a “ Bring-and-Buy ’’ evening, some time in November, to raise funds for the re-painting of the church. Gift Afternoon. The next “ Gift Afternoon ’’ will be on August 5-when friends are asked to bring gifts of food and clothing 'to the Hall, which will be sent on to Cambridge, to be distributed amongst the poor and needy. Card Evening and Social. In order to give the parents and subscribers an opportunity of seeing and hearing the piano recently purchasd for the school, and also to raise funds to clear the small deficit on the same, a social and card evening was organised by the committee for Friday night. The evening was most enjoyable, and the committee and the lady helpers are to be congratulated. The evening opened with selections on the piano by Mr Alt Boyce, Cambridge, who delighted his listeners with some beautifully executed items. Then followed comic songs by Mr Andrews (Cambridge), elocutionary items by Miss Gladys Bluck (Cambridge), short stories by Mr J. S. Fisher, and songs by the school children. Every item was encored. The party then divided, the young people taking one room where games were played, and the older people engaged in a euchre drive. Mr J. Bojd undertook the duty of M.C. Prizes were won by Mrs A. Goodwin and Mr J. Searle; consolation, Miss A. Christiansen and Mr A. Fisher. Another interesting item of the evening's proceedings was a presentation to Mr G. Rouse (head teacher) of a “ Newnes New Comprehensive Dictionary of the English Language.” In making the presentation on behalf of the now disbanded football club, Mr J. S. Fisher remarked in what esteem Mr Rouse had been held. Mr Rouse made suitable reply an! was loudly applauded. Supper was then handed round, after which Mr A. Fisher thanked all 1 who had helped to make the evening so successful. There is still a deficit of £2 on the piano. MAUNGATAUTARI. Ping Pong and Dance. The members of the Monovale Ping pong Club journeyed to Maungataulari, where they played a return match with the Maungataulari team and won by IS sets to 3. Supper was provided by tho Maungataulari ladies, after which dancing was indulged in. The music was supplied by Mrs 11. Goodwin and Mrs Trow.