RAETIHI.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLV, Issue 21, 23 November 1910, Page 68

RAETIHI.

November 10. Tennis. The Raqtihi Tennis Club had a most successful formal opening last Thursday. A perfect day ensured a large attendance. Afternoon tea was provided by the Ladies’ Committee, Mrs. Stevenson kindly acting as hostess. Hie opening Ladies’ Double was played by Mrs. Tustin and Miss Owen against the Misses S. Day and Walker, and the Men’s Doubles by Messrs. Butts and Wilson against Messrs. Tustin and Richards. Among the visitors present were: — Mesdames Prouse (Wanganui), P. Smith, Owen, Day, Harris, Searrow, Henderson, Bird, Winks, Parkes, and others. Miscellaneous. Mount Ruapehu is a splendid sight just now. The fine, clear days are giving us a most beautiful view, especially at sunset, when a veil of bright!ysliining pink covers the white snow, and even while you look the pink changes to palest lavender or softest blue. Raetihi is making slow, but sure, progress. There are several buildings in course of erection. The new Bank of New Zealand is nearly finished, and promises to be an ornament to the town. A number of naw mills are in active preparation to open in a few days.

Much regret is expressed at the removal of Mr. W. Girdlestone to another district. He -will be greatly missed by a large circle of private friends, and also by the general public, of whom he is a great favourite.

RUAPEHU.