DISTRICT NEWS.

Franklin Times, Volume 9, Issue 688, 29 November 1921, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS.

TUAKAU. The bazaar which was held 1 last week fulfilled the i;osy anticipations of the indefatigable organisers and resulted in over £3OO in cash being placed in the bank to the credit of the Vicarage Fund. This splendid achievement must be pleasant leading to all* for the whole community took pawt in the effort. The horse given by Mr Prescott realised a goodl/y sum as also did the sheep Mr mwi e donated. The oil paintings all brought over £5 each, and other valuable gilds i-eached good prices. The new school is beginning to look decidedly artistic, the red-tiled roof being almost completed whilst the white rough-cast walls form a most attractive contrast.

Like everything in small towns everywhere, as soon as any particular thing becomes popular and patronage is overwhelming in its profusion, jealousies and cliquisms rear itheir ugly heads. and trouble sooner or later results. Thus the Tuakau Tennis Club has been disrupted by a vital upheaval as the consequence of rules enforced to prevent a monopoly of the courts by players. The secretary, a most enthusiastic, obliging. hard-working official, resigned, and the opposition refused to accept the responsibilities, so the club is without a secretary. As there are dozens of Tenntis Clubs within the radius of the circulation of the“Times,’’ the following set of rules which I have formulated from those in use by large clubs should be helpful in controlling play on the coui'ts : Ist. Number the courts 1,2, 3 etc.

2nd Get blackboards and number tthem to correspond wilth each court 1,2, 3 etc., and divide each blackboard into four columns.

3rd. Erect all the boards together beside the pavilion or where the players congregate to await their turns to play; not separately one board beside each court.

4th. Each player on einterring the couqts may put his or her name on any boaird desired in the first column ; and if a singles is to be played must place the name of the partner in the second column, and two crosses in the. third and fourth columns. If a doubles, the whole four names must be placed in the columns 1,2. 3, 4. sth. After a singles has been entered on (the board it can on no account whatever be changed to a doubles. This is the most important rule of alb and everything hinges on it.

6th. No pflayer may have his name more than once on the boards, but as soon as a game is conclude dall the playeirte may fat once write their names on any board with each other or any player whose name is not down already. 7th. The name of a player must not be written on any board unless that player is personally present on the courts. Bth. For a breach of any rule, but especially of the sth and 6th. the supervisor appointed to superintend the boards and courts shall warn the offenders, and upon a second breach shall report the matter to the committee. Foil repeated offences, expulsion from the club is the penalty this course of action having to be authorised by a special meeting ox members properly called for the purpose.

RAWSA RAMA. The death of Mr Daniel Maher cecurned at the residence of his nephew Mr D. Lynch, Rama Rama, on November 9th. The deceased had been slightly ailing for some ume, but not enough fto cause any a*aim. to his relations, so that his death came as a shock after two days illness. It is about 52 years since Mr Maher arrived in Auckland from Templemore, Tipperary, Ireland, and with the rush, went to the Thames goldfields, where he resided for some time, leaving 'there for Wellington, and then coming to Rama Rama where he has been a well-known landmark for (the last 45 years. One of the early pioneers, he was instrumental in building the first Catholic Church in Rama Rama (oil, as it wa=, then called, Maketu), the c hurch beino- a nikau one, then followed by a wooden structure-inriate years, bein,, later again superseded by tne pic ffuresque builSing now nesthngon the eide of the hill. The deceased took a keen interest in the church and welfare, and it was largely due to his efforts that from being a -hell tfip church has been lined and liu ishedoff. The Catholic Hall been one of Ms cares up te wthm +h“ last year or so. The funeral, which was very largely attended, took place at (the Catholic when Rev. Father MoUoy officiated, and gave a very feeling address, dwelling on the high esteem in which deceased was held by all who knew him His familiar figure will be o rea- y missed in the .district.

buckland. Unlike many other less important spots of interest, this district, bo well and favourably situated, m the very heart of a great fertile country, is aspiring in a way commendable for the betterment of its people in framing a course foil future development, and mannuity of purpose among the residents There are m.my reasons why it has not advanced in keeping with the times, a«d perhaps one of the most outstanding is the fact (that no co-operative spirit developed in the past To% we have to record that a red-letter day has appeared in the horizon. The v/ho.e district has at last become organised and formed into a co-operative boioy, which will in future he known as The Buckland Welfare League, Incorporated Mr E. Allan is appointed president, with Messrs A. J. Melville and James Wylie as vice-presi-dents, Messrs A. P. Home secretary and W. Riehings trasurer- With a Council of twelve forming an executive body to cany on the welfare the district in all matters requiring

attention. The first business before the new society is the improvement to the hall, which is much required. The retiring [trustees were highly commended for their work done during the past seven years. The debt of the hall has been paid l off, and the thanks of the district is now extended to them for the manner jthey havecarried out their trusteeship, and arenow handing the property over to thenew society free of debt and freedeeds. This society will be a kind of receptacle for promoting and supporting all kinds of games, sporty musical societies, clubs literary, aiia social gatherings. So that, if properly governed, it should be a great boon to the residents, who are so liberally supporting the idea. The great hurdle at the present time is finance, and iti s pleasing to be able to record at so early a date the success which has attended the society’s efforts in that direction. The hall; isto be im'proved, and the sum of £6OO has been raised in the locality for that 'puiypose. The Council are nowbusy considering the various plans •and specifications. The contemplated improvements will meet with the approval of everyone. This addition was contemplated years ago, brjt circumstances prevented carrying out this good work. ‘

PUKEKOHE WjEST.

WELCOME HOME FUNCTION.

A pleasant function took place in the Pukekohe West Hall ono Fridayevening, in honour of Mr and Mrs Joseph Foster, of Mauku, who have returned from America, ,afteir. spending an enjoyable holiday.' In spite of the unfavourable climatic conditions, |here was a large attendance. Proceedings commenced wi|th the rendering of the National Anthem, followed by vocal items by Mrs Cook, Misses V. Porter, M. Hill and Malone, Messrs F. Hubbard, A. Adams humourous > reading by Mr J. Steenson, and recitations by Mr Rogers .antli Master Woods. The chairman (Mr J. Steenson) on behalf of the residents, extended a hearty welcome home to tue guesfts of the evening, and Mr J. Foster replied' and at the same time interesting veview of the trip to and gave an interesting review of the trip ,to and from America. Supper wa,s dispensed and duly appreciated.