The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. MONDAY, MAY 13, 1946 Local and General

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 9, Issue 73, 13 May 1946, Page 4

The Bay of Plenty Beacon Published Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. MONDAY, MAY 13, 1946

Local and General

Clothing Effort The Red Cross will commence its C.0.R.5.0. clothing effort by combining the monthly meeting and a sewing meeting. Members are asked to roll up in force and each bring needle, thimble and white cotton. To stimulate the effort a cup of tea will be ‘provided during the afternoon. Big Brother Memorial Trophy ~The handsome carved trophy which the Thornton Young Farmers’ Club has presented to the Scout Movement in the Whakatane district, has been named by the donars ‘The Big Brother Memorial Trophy.’ The trophy will be compete dfor annually by troops within the Whakatane district and will be an honoured possession by each successful holding troop. Speedy Transit

An example of the speedy transit of an overseas letter, which apparently by some coincidence happened to just catch each mail on the point of leaving, was demonstrated recently to a local resident. The person in question posted a. communication to Scotland on April the sth, and this was received on April 15. The reply was sent off the following day, April 16, and 10 days later, on April 26, it was received in Whakatane.

Ohope Spotlight Gaiety presided at last Saturday’s meeting of dancing enthusiasts at the Cabaret when numerous’couples sought entertainment amidst perfect surroundings. Amongst those present were Mr and Mrs Whittaker, Mr and Mrs Hay, Mr and Mrs Robin (Auckland), Mr and Mrs Lees (Matata), Mr and Mrs Wight (Matata), Mr and Mrs McCullock (Morrinsville). Other young ladies were Misses Leita and Hazel Thomason, Dorothy Stewart, Inez Quigg, Joan Anderson, Nel and Phil Rivett, Nova Ranby, Thora Moore, Jean Laughton, Gay Burt, Ngaire Eivers and Miss Brosnahan of Auckland.

Rod and Gun Club’s Smoko That keenly anticipated event of the sporting year, the Whakatane Rod and Gun Club’s Annual ‘Smoko’ and game supper takes place next Saturday. From reports we gather that this year the executive has decided upon adding a Scottish flavour to the proceedings, and we hear rumours of the full ‘haggis ceremony’ and the playing in of the game dishes by a brace o’ pipers who have been specially selected 'for their brawn and staying powers.