PAEROA RUGBY UNION.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIII, Issue 4486, 1 November 1922, Page 2

PAEROA RUGBY UNION.

SUCCESSFUL SOCIAL.

The annual social and euchre tournament of the Paeroa Rugby Union was held in the Central Theatre last evening, when there was a good attendance. The decorations were tastefully carried out, hikau palms, lycopodium, bunting, and coloured lanterns and streamers being used—with a very pleasing effect. Large multi-coloured butterflies resting on the palms added: a very natural appearance to the decorative scheme. To Messrs Penlington, Redfern, and J. Treanor all credit is’ due for their ability and taste displayed in so successfully carrying out this work; Dancing, to the strains of Mr Billings’ Te Aroha orchestra commenced shortly after 8.15. The floor was in good order. In the supper room a euchre tournament was carried out under the capable management of Miss Shaw. Euchre was played until 11 p.m., when the scores were totalled up and the party adjourned to the ballroom, where the prizes wer?. awarded. Mr J. W. Silcock, chairman Of the Paeroa Rugby Union, apologised for the unavoidable absence of Mr HPoland, patron of the Union, and Mr P. E Brenan, president. Ip presenting the football cups and medals won during the season Mr Silcock briefly congratulated the winning teams and the individual recipients on the success gained by them, and stressed the point that honours could only, be so won by good combination in a teain and individual effort on the part of. each player. The gold medal presented by Mr W. L. Thprburn for the most consistent player in the Komata Club was won by E. Moore. Mr J. Roachs medal for the best forward in the West Club was won by W. Taylor. Mr F. J. Wells' medal for the most improved player in the West Club "was won by L. Shaw. The Senior Challenge Cup was won by the Komata Club, and was presented tp Mr E Moore, captain pf the victorious teain. The Junior Grade Cup was won by the East Junior Club, and was handed to Mr Jack Treanor, on behalf pf his brother, Jim Treanor, the captain of the winning team. Hearty applause and congratulations were showered on the winners by the gathering- The euchre prizes were won as follows: Ladies, first prize, Doultonware jug, presented by Mr J. W.‘ Silcock, won by Mrs C. Pascoe; second prize, jewel casket, presented by Mr Penlington, won'by Mr|s Poland. Gentlemen, first prize, three sacks coal;, presented by Messrs Shor,t Bros., won by Mr C. Chisholm; second prize, electric torch, presented by the Rugby Union, won by Mr E. Chisholm.

After the presentations a most delicious supper ,provided by Mr T. H. Hale, was partaken of, and dancing was continued well into the “we sma’ ‘oors.” Extras were kindly supplied by Misses C. Taylor and E. Houlihan, and Messrs R. Stevenson and M. Anderson.