Local & General

Chronicle (Levin), 8 December 1948, Page 2

Local & General

Personal Stephen, the ten-year-old son of Mr. aird Mrs. S. Edwards,. of Mill Road, had the misfortune to collide with a stationary vehicle while cyciing in Rangiuru Road on Tuesday. Injuries received were such as to necessitate his removal to Palmerston North for treatment. Christmas Cheer Collection Many willing workers were active in and around Otaki and Otaki Raiiway on Fr.day, wnen the annuai Christmas Cneer collection for hospitai and sanatorium patients was made. The amount collected excee'ded £28. New School Rooms The commitiee of the Otaki State Schooi has for years pa^t made strong and repeated representations ior addiaonai accommodation. At long lasc its efforts in this airection are to be rewarded and the first steps are being taken in the erecuon of additional classrooms, men and maierial being "on the job." Rose Bowl Won Twice a year the Coxon Rose Bowi iS compeoed for be.ween the Castlecliff and Otaki Railway Bowiing Clubs, and the conte~>& which took piace on the loca. green at the weekend saw Otaki Raiiway secure the honours. Eacn CiUD fieraed six rmks, O^aki winning four of the six games piayed. Mr. A. Watts, the Raiiway cmb's president, welcomed the visitors on arnval. Foilowmg the day's play and the presentation of the rose bowl, the wish was expresse'd by the visitors that tne next conteSt mignt take place eaiiy in the New Year. Successful Dance The dance organised hy the energetic , committee, conirolling the Anglican Beach Hall, and heia on Monday night, proved very enjoyabie. A large' crowd attended, and most were iou'd in tneir praise of the floor and other facilities provided for them. The hail hadj been tastefuliy decorate'd for the j occasion, and first class dance I music was supp.ied by Mrs. and; 'Mr H. Tews, while Mr. J. O. S. 'Richards, asM.C, kept proceedings ! moving. There seems litt.e doubt that one firs* dance held tnere wasj such a success that lt whl be the torerunner of many more.