AROUND THE HUTS

Arawa Guerilla, Issue 8, 1 November 1942, Page 5

AROUND THE HUTS

EVERYMAN’S HUT Since the last issue of the “Guerilla” we have moved into our new quarters as everyone knows. How different as far as we are concerned! -Every modern convenience, more room, bigger crowds to eat the luxurious dainties and to listen to the words of wisdom floating from the platform. And what an opening! Major Laffey excelled himself and gave us a great kick-off. It was good, too, to see Charlie Morris, of the Y.M., on the platform. Mr. Gauntlett, of Waiouru Everyman’s, worthily represented our organisation. We hope that the goodwill of that night will long be continued in the future. Bible Class operates every Monday and Wednesday night and anybody keen to join in the discussions there will be welcomed by Mr. Hunt, who runs it. Sunday nights! Sing-song services. The great Rotorua Band is to come down and help us every third 'Sunday. Ray Opie will give an item or two, and from time to time others also who can perform will do their stuff. Chess reigns among a number of intellectuals. When a few more sets can be obtained we will no doubt have a tournament. Johnnie Reid is to start some educational lectures in the Hut in the near future. You will be hearing more about this. Y.M.C.A. Good news! Owing to crowded conditions, and helped in some measure, we hope, by the* "Guerilla’s” recent remarks, a grand new extension to the Y.M. is on the way up. The alteration has been approved and work' should commence shortly. The proposed additions will include a new quiet room, a lounge and a billiard room. This should materially relieve the strain and provide welcome extra facilities for the lads. Record consumption of fruit cake this month. Charlie Morris tells us that the amount eaten by hungry hordes if placed end to end would stretch from the camp to Ngongotaha. We must try it sometime. Gus Lewis and Doug. Halcombe both sport new well-deserved crowns. Very much in evidence in C Company now is that popular talcum smile, while Gus is still throwing himself into his assault courses.