HAWERA.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XXXIII, Issue VI, 6 August 1904, Page 51

HAWERA.

Dear Bee, ' July 27, TWO HOCKEY TEAMS from the Wanganui Girls’ College visited Hawera last Saturday to try* conclusions with the Huaki and High .School teams. The College girls arrived by the 1.15 p.m. train and returned to Wanganui the same day. The senior team was entertained by r the Huaki Club at luncheon at the Kapai Tearooms. Both teams then made their way to the hockey ground, where a very fast and interesting game was played. The Huakis were victorious, winning by one goal. Both teams have improved greatly since last year, excellent form being noticeable on both sides. The College team has always beaten Hawera before, so that it distinctly shows that the local players have been putting in some good work. Mr Payne has kindly offered to coach the Huakis twice a week, which should prove of great value to them, Air Payne being so thoroughly experienced in this game. The junior College tcani, having been entertained at luncheon by the High School team, then had a game, when the visitors were again defeated, the score being two goals to one. The game was of an interesting nature, both tennis being very evenly matched. The High School girls entertained their visitors nt afternoon tea. after which a rush was made for the train, where both teams left amid cheers. Dancing people are in a great state of excitement this week, as the ball of the season, viz., the “Hunt Club,” i$ to take place in the Opera House next Friday night. Given line weather, there should be a great erpwd, as visitors, are expected from all down the coast., 1 liop.e to give'Von aw account of It rtext week and of the dresses, this ball being famed among us for the many handsome god ns worn. " ENA.