PROVINCIAL PARAGRAPHS

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 132, 21 June 1937, Page 3

PROVINCIAL PARAGRAPHS

Our Own Correspondents.)

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Norsewood "500" Party. A fair number of card entbusiasts attended the Norsewood Women 's Institute's fortnightly "500" card tournament, and a most interesting time was spent. Mrs F. Mortensen won thje ladies' prize, and Mr Nielsen (Makotuku) the gentlemen's. Supper was served at the conclusion of the play. Old Linen Wanted. Oici iiiien is alvvays very ucccptable at tne Waipukuraa DisUiut Hot>pxtu, and tlie matron, Miss H. M. Tuxnouil, desires this generally known, as she feeis that many peopie would assist in tiiis direetion ix tney realised how mucn these arcieies are appreciated at tiic hospital, Makotuku School. The Makotuku School Committee mei with a f-iu attendance of members. The master, Mr A. Neiison. reported that the roii number is now 3*6,' and average attendance 34.2. The agr.cultural instructor, Mr Hurdsfield, had visited the school to inspect and weigh the mangolds in the root-growing competition, in which James Oarruthers had won third place in the Southern Hawke 's Bay districts. The secretary reported on the fuel provision for the cold weather, and it was decided to buy a ton of- coke, and have the firewood sawn into suitable sizes. It was also decided to advertise for tendere for cleaning, the present contract having expired. JLt was resolved to hold a children 's fancy dress dance during August in aid of school funds. A very hearty vote of thanks was aecorded Mr Carruthers for his help with tho boys' football at the seven-a-side contest on King's Birthday. Norsewood Golf. The Norsewood ladies' golf match, postponed from last Wednesday, will be held next Wednesday. The same players will participate.