PAPATOETOE

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 6, Issue 333, 27 November 1917, Page 3

PAPATOETOE

PAPATOETOE BOWLING CLUB Once again the Clow Ferns have changed hands, J. Spencer's team, who won from J. Daisley last week, going under to A. Hall's team after a keenly fought game. Taking the game through it was mostly drawing not much driving or cutting ou' being engaged in. The bowling as a whole was of a good order and the winners well deserve their victory The teams and scores were : Holders: Dilworth. Bryant, Wilson and Sp6ncer 17 ; challengers: Coles, Bradstreet, Andrew and Hall 25. Other results on Saturday were: Kirk, Ernest, Triinbla and Christie I>], beat Farnsworth, Hunter, Cultirtli and Kefd IS ; Western, Jenkins and Gladding 17, beat Tidmarsh, Rawnsley and Knight 15; Bryett, Smytheman, Gane and Watson 22 beat Galloway, Kirkbride, Wells and Paisley 15.

INTERESTING PRESENTATIONS.

A very pleasant function took place on the Papatoetoe tennis lawns on Saturday afternoon, 17th November, when a presentation was made to Miss Eva Wyllie on the eve of her approaching marriage. The President, Mr Waters, spoke a' length of the many good qualities Miss Eva Wyllie possessed and the keen interest she always took in tht game of tennis, she being the clubV first lady player (in matches) for many years Mr Wateis also com plimented the family of Mr James Wyllie on their splendid rtcord of hiving throe members of the familj in khaki. Mr Bradstreet, a vicePresident of the club, al.su made pome complimentary remarks on th' merits of the bride-elect and the Wyll ie family in general Tht PresMent then presented Miss Wyll ie with throe handsome pieces of silver, viz: Ep rgno, cake basket ami vas». Mr Junius Wyllia suit, ably returned thanks for he presents, after which three cheers wer< called for Miss Wyllie. Afternoon tea, provided by the lady memberof the club, was then partaken o) Last Thursday evening at tli«practice of St John's Presbyteiian Church choir a piesi ntutii n was made to Miss E. Wyllie. Mr l'os'er, the choir master, on behalf of tic choir, sp<ke very feelingly and wished Miss Wyllie every happinesand then handed her a case of solid silver afternoon teaspoons. The recipient briefly returned thanks.

SUCCESSFUL CONCERT. Tho final of the set i<\s of school concerts in aid of tho ground improvement funds was held on Friday evening last. Mr J. Gillies, of Otahuhw, organised the programme which was easily tho best given in J'anatoetoe for some time. Mr J. fhui'er (Chairman of the School Committee) thanked all those who lnd helped to make the concert:i success Artists, tie said, had cone' forward on every occasion to assist and lie wished to convey tin* hearti est thanks of the Committee t ) them fur their valuable assistance. II" al-o wished to especially thank Mr J. billies for his valuablo assistance in organising the programmes which he had done on sevoral occasions. The various items were well received, all receiving encores Pianoforte solos by Miss Cobine were played with go d effect. Miss Madgo Fisher soon established herself as a favourite, her rtndering of " Last Night " calling for much applause. " An Evening Song " sung by Miss Firth was well received. Yr B. Casey greatly

amused the audience with his humorous recitations, '• The Groom 'a Story " being his beat effort. Miss Madigan demonstrated that she was the possessor of a rich soprano voice, her rendering of " Laddie in Khaki " receiving an encore. Mr Duncan Black sang "My Old Shako " and was probably the best bass singer heard in Papatoetoe for some time. Mr Hector Black (Scotch comedian) gave a number of items which fairly brought the house down The programme concluded with the singing of the National Anthem.

A very pleasant little function was held in the ante room at the conclusion of the concert whun the School Committee entertained the artists and friends to supper. Mr Hunter, chairman, gave a neat speech<--in which he thanked ihem all, and particularly Mr Gillies, for their valuable assistance. Mr Gillies responded on behalf of him self and the artists. He stated that he had a warm corner in his heart for Papatoetoe. In times like the present when the nation was at war he felt that they were more dependant on one another and he himself would help the Papatoetoe people in any way he possibly could in the matter of getting up entertainments for a worthy cause.

Our Papatoetoe bowling correspondent writes as follows : "It is not often that the local bowlers are called to account for lack of courtesy to visitors A certain Auckland bowler, claiming to be a President of a Club and one of Auckland's best skips, writes in last week's 'Observer ' stating that he attended the opening of the Papatoetoe green and was placed to play in a minor position, also that he was not received as President of his Club I wi?h to correct any erroneous impression that might aiise out of the complaint by stating that our secretary at the request of the Committee invited the p resident and one member of 22 clubs. Out of 22 invitations sent only eight repiies were received and not in one instance did a President arc e pt. although practically every club invited were represented. On the opening day our secretary met each visitor in turn as he arrived and ascertained his name and the position he would like to play in and also to what Club he belonged. In most cases the visitors stated that they would play anywhere. The ' Observer's' correspondent was one of these and he did not make it known that he was a President of a Club. Judging from the fact that there were about 400 on the green that afternoon I do not thiok it speaks badly for the reputation of our Club as sports and hospitatble fellows. Papatoetoe bowlers are ever ready to make a visitor welcome and extend to him the hand of good fellowship and it is evident that the mistake, if anv, was made by the writer of the complaint and not by the Papatoetoe Club."

The death occurred at Auckland Hospital on Sunday morning last of Mr J. Stonex, a member of the firm of Messrs Stonex Bros, dairymen The late Mr Stonex is well known in Papatoetoe, having been connected with the dairyiug business for many years and having received supplies from the farmers of Papatoetoe and East Tamaki ever since the firm was inaugurated. He was noted for his straightforwardness in dealing and was a firm favourite with the farmers and all with whom he came in contact. As manager of the main depot his loss will be keenly felt He leaves a widow and four children to mourn their loss.