DANCE AT OMAKERE

Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, Issue 142, 3 July 1937, Page 3

DANCE AT OMAKERE

Our Own Correspondent).

No. 3 Troop's Successful Efforl

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OMAKERE, Last Night. On Wednesday night, a dance arranged hy No. 3 Troop (Omakere) C. Squadron W. and E. C.M.R., under Second-Lieut. Robin Bell, was held in the Omakere Hall, which was packed with the largest gathering^ of people since the opening of the building. During the tevening Mr. Bell thanked all present for the support they had given to the Omakere Troop, with a epecial tribute to those who made it possible for the members to get away to attend the annual camp, notwithstanding that in some instances such leave ineant real sacrifice. He also thanked all those who had allowed troop drill, tactical exercises, and shooting "on their properties, and who, in so doing, assisted the troop to win the cup at the annnal camp given for the most effieient troop. Mr Bell stressed the value of esprit do corps, and stated that the regiment stood for all those ldeals that have characterised the pride of race and traditions of the British Empire, and for justice, fair play and comradeship for all.

Mr. Bell then introduced Captarn Bell, of the Waipukurau M.G. Troop, who presented the following trophies: — Shooting, Trooper A, Logan (114) 1, Corporal M. Gollan (112) 2, Trooper L. Sutherland (108) 3. The section trophies went to No. 2 section 's leader and second in commahd, Corporal M. Gollan and Trooper Brnce Wallace. The cup for the best all-round trooper was won by Trooper I. Rowe. Sergeant L. Crawley, on beh'alf ©f the troop, presented Mr. Bell with a clock to mark the esttem with which he was held by them all, for all his efforts to make the training interesting, and for his unfailing attention' to all matters' which affected the well-being of the troop when in camp. Mr. Bell suitably replied The hall was well decorated with flags, but the smartness of the hall was not to be compared to the smartness of the trooper3, who. looked well in their uniforms and impressed upon the minds of all the valne of their training. Redward 's Orchestra supplied the music, Miss Bunfcy McHardy playing an extra. _ A dainty supper, supplied by relatives and friends of the troop, was much enjoyed. At 2 a.m., with the singing of the National Anthem, a most enjoyable and succ«ful evening clo'sed.