DISTRICT NEWS. NGATEA.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXIV, Issue 4543, 23 March 1923, Page 2

DISTRICT NEWS.

NGATEA.

FOOTBALL CLUB. At a meeting of the committee of the Ngatga Football Club held on Tuesday evening it was decided to purchase a' gymnasium outfit, and a committee was set up for that purpose. Mr G. Elvidge was appointed selector pro tern for the senior team. It was decided to form a ladies’ committee to arrange for light refreshments for visiting teams. The name of Mr W. Clark was added to the list of vice-presidents. SCHOOL “AT HOME.” A pleasant little function took place at the Ngatea school on Wednesday, when an “at home” was held. In the presence of many parents the prizes won at the recent school picnic were presented by Mr W. McDuff, chairman of the School Committee. Each child was then presented with a. book, the idea being that the books should be circulated among the children so that good literature would be available for all. Afternoon tea was partaken of beneath the trees. CONCERT AND DANCE. Probably the best function of its kind held in Ngatea this season was the concert and dance organised by the tennis club and held on Wednesday last. Songs were rendered by Miss Q’Carroll, Mrs Clarke, Mrs Boyd, Mr Hobin, Mr Schultz, Mr Mellor, and Mr Titchener. Miss Tizard contributed violin solos and Miss Norris a recitation. Messrs Hobin and Schultz gave a duet, and Messrs Mellor and Hobin amused the audience with comic sketches. All the items were well received, and contributors were recalled for encores? After the concert the floor was cleared for dancing, which was carried on till an early hour. A 1 tasty supper was handed round. The accompaniments and the dance music were played by Miss R. Hilford. Extras were played by Mrs Costello and Miss Laurie, and Miss Tizard assisted with the violin. Mr W. G. Hayward was chairman during the ebneert, and Mr S. Phillips was M.C. for the dance. During the evening Mr C. WSchultz, after a rather peculiar address, presented Mr R. Hemmings, the Methodist minister, who is leaving the district on transfer to Hikurangi, with a cheque as a mark of appreciation of his services. Mr W. G. Hayward, president of the Tennis Clun, thanked Mr Hemmings for the interest he had taken in the club. Mr Hemming briefly responded. < THE LIBRARY. At a meeting of the Ngatea Library Committee on Thursday evening it was decided that Mr Hemmings purchase while in Auckland £l5 worth of hooka. These, together with the books in hand and those promised but not yet collected, should bring the total to about 300. A working bee is to be organised tp place the library building on blocks. The building is to be repainted and improved. The resignation of the librarian and secretary, Mr R. Hemmings, who is leaving the district, was accepted with regret and a vote of thanks for 'his services accorded him. Mr Phelan was appointed his successor, and Mr W. J. Clare was appointed to fill the vacancy on the committee caused by the resignation of Mrs Potter, who has left the district.

WAITAKARURU.

ANNUAL FOOTBALL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Waitakaruru Football Club was held in the hall on Wednesday last. Mr C. Clark presided over an attendance of about seventy. The annual report and balance-sheet was read and adopted. ' The following officers for the ensuing year were elected: Patron, Mr W. Stretton ; president, Mr C. Hayward ; secretary, Mr S. Kendall; delegates, Messrs C. Hayward and H. Berney; committee, Messrs H. Berney, F. Wallis, S. Caie, L. Skelly,- C. Stretton, N ; Death, R. SlSck, and the . president and secretary ex-officio; selectors, Messrs A- Otter, C. Hayward, and G. Griffiths (senior), and H. Berney (junior). The delegates were instructed to bring up the matter of club boundaries at the first meeting of the Union. The subscription to the club and the colours were fixed the same as the' previous 'year. It was decided to hold dances during the winter, and, arrangements were left in the hands of the management committee. A practice match, Pipiroa end v. Waitakaruru end, will be played on Saturday on the recreation reserve.

kerepeehi.

KEREPEEHI SPORTS. Entries for the chopping events for the, Kerepeehi sports on Easter Monday are coming in very well, and indications point' to a very successful function. The committee has decided to run the refreshment booth and to organise various competitions and side-shows. Arrangements have been made with motor and launch proprietors to bring people from Paeroa, Thames, and from up and down the river. The preparation of the ground has been left in the hands of Mr J. H. Nicholson. THE HALL. A start has been made with the work of removing the Kerepeehi Hall to a new site nearer the Lands Department offices.