CARRYING ON

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 05, Issue 70, 26 June 1942, Page 4

CARRYING ON

OUR congratulations to the promoters of the Te Teko Cattle Dog- Trials which took place last week and were attended .by a record crowd of spectators. To the discomforture of the critics the gate exceeded all previous figures and the events (particularly horse) attracted splendid entries. As a result of its decision the club was enabled to maintain its unbroken record in good and bad times by staging its twenty third meeting. The same club, is we understand interested in the promotion of a race meeting. Such a project, if a, permit is granted, would, we are confident, lead to a substantial and popular meeting in future which would become known to wide field of patrons. More strength to their arm, for having the courage, in spite of the times, to foster a move which will put Rangitaiki still more on the map.

Sunday's Combined Service The experiment of holding united services in the Caledonian Hall has met with a fair amount of success. Next Sunday's service Avhich is the last during the winter months, will be Avithout the usual address, short talks on famous hymns being substituted. These, Avith special music should make an interesting meeting.

Waimana's Patriotic Allocation In the recent statement in the Beacon showing the amounts subscribed by the A'arious county centres to the Patriotic fund, Waimana's contribution should have been shoAvn as £401 17s 8d and not £101 17s 8d as published. As at •Tune 10 the total outstanding amount yet to be met by this district Avas £22G 19s 7(L