WAIMANA NEWS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 8, Issue 17, 17 October 1944, Page 6

WAIMANA NEWS

INSTITUTE ACTIVITIES Tlio October meeting of the Wai-mana-Nukuliou Women's Institute Avas lield recently in the Waimana Hall. The attendance of members Avas A'ery good and several visitors were present. Mrs Wylde presided. The singing ol' the "Ode to Friendship" and a hymn opened the meeting and the remits for the Bi-annual Council meeting Avere discussed. Mrs Such a iicav member Avas avclcorned. A much enjoyed one-act plav ? was presented by members of Ihe Drama Circle the title being "Adult. Education.'' The. players rece.iA'cd a great ovation at the conclusion, Mrs Frost, of Taneatua, gave an interesting reading on the Tarawera eruption and also demonstrated puttin'g beads and shells on to jug eoAers Avitli crochet. The' Roll Call was "Old Linen " and a good sized parcel Avill be able to lie sent overseas. The Headquarter notes in "Home and Country" were, read by Mrs Wylde. The day's competition' were judged by Mrs Taylor and Mrs Frost the results being: Rock cakes j Mrs F. Bell 1; Mrs HcAvitt 2: Mrs Stevenson 3. Darned sock. 'heavyweight ■ Mrs, Hewitt 1; Mrs I. Savage 2; Mrs F. Bell 3. Best double Mr> J. Mitchell 1; Mrs N. Clark 2; Mrs T. W. WardlaAV 3. Best single. Hoav.Mrs Stevenson 1; Mrs Mitchell 2; Mrs Mortenson 3. Best vegetable Mrs F. Bell 1; Mrs Hewitt 2; Mrs Stansbury 3. A greatly enjoyed afternoon tea Avas. serA'cd bA' the hostesses the * * president thanking them together Avitli the. judges. The singing of the National' Anthem closed 'the meeting .

SUCCESSFUL DANCE t v . ST. JOHN'S NURSING DIVISION A verj 7 jolly and successful dance was- held" recently in the Waimana Hall by the Waimana members of the St. John's Nursing Division. A bring and buy stall and, several competitions were held. The music for dancing was played by Mr and Mrs King, assisted by Mr Bovnton and Mr N. Gallagher. The novelty dances as usual were very popular. The Statue Log Cabin was won by Mr 11. Spanhake and partner the prize of JLOs being donated by Miss Eileen Addison. The Avinncrs. of the. various competitions Avere: Cake Miss Elsie Addison; Toilet Set, Mrs HeAvitt: Dinner Mr J. Leather. Other prizes •went, to Miss D. Lee and Mr J. D. WardlaAV. The door takings. Avere £11 donations £;"5 competitions £13 17s Gd. quick competitions £7 16s; stall £4 18s- 7d; Statue dance 10s. A donation Avill be made to the-Wlia'katane Association of St. John's. During the evening, Mr Carling presented Home Nursing certificate. l to Mrs Cooper, Mrs B. Boynton and Miss Eileen Addison. Mr Carling congratulated the candidates or. their success in the exam. The speaker also took the opportunity of thanking one and all for the marvellous support given to make the function the success it Avas. He alsc thanked Mr and Mrs King for the music, their help being greatly ap preciated. After supper Mr on bc.half of the Patriotic Committee and all present, took the opportunity of extending a hearty Avelcome home tc Driver Norman Craig ? the guest, of the. evening Avho received a gift from all present as a mark of appreciation for his. service in the Middle East. The guest thanked all for the gift and tlie Avhich Avert greatly appreciated. Dancing continued unLil a late hour, the National Anthem closing a successful function. WAIMANA GOLF CLUB f.* CLOSING DAY ! The. Waimana Golf Club hold a much enjoyed closing day recently. I here Avas a gootl attendance o! members' and several visitors. Mr L. Dueker, president in a neat speech, stated that the'club had had' a very successful season and thanked till for their help and cooperation during the past. He. then presented the trophies Avon during the season to thes c being as follows:— Ladies' A Championship: Miss M. Wopllield; runner-up: Mrs Schwiet ers.

Ladies' B Championship: Miss C. Burke. Men's A Championship: J. D. Ward law; runner-up: C. Burke. Men's B Championship: D. Bull; runnen-up: H. Schwieters;. Men's C Championship: P. Clark; runner-up: F. Hughes. Morton Cup: J. I). Wardlaw. Coll' Club Trophy: H. Schwieters. Jim Hughes Memorial Cup: T. Burke. .Terrain Cup: Mrs J. D. Wardlaw. Jim Hughes Memorial Cup: Miss - M. Wool field. ' Ringer Competition: Mrs J. D. Wardlaw. K-cleetic A: Bliss JNI. Woolfield; 't B: Miss C. Burke.. Mixed Foursome: T. Burke and Miss If. Woolfield. Toadies' Long Drive: Miss M. Woolfield. Ladies' One Club: Mrs Burke. Ladies' Approach and Putt: M!s£ C. Burke. Men's Long Drive: V. Miller. Men's Approach and Putt: C Morris. Men's One Club: f>. Bull. During the afternoon the ladie; of the golf club presented Mrs Ward law .with a cup saucer and plate, in appreciation of her great amount of work and help to members during the past season. Mrs Wardlaw iclurned ilutnks l'.er the gift.