PAPATOETOE.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 8, Issue 455, 12 August 1919, Page 3

PAPATOETOE.

PBESBYIEPHN SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. On Tuesday, August sth, at St John's hall, was held a mid-w,'nter tea tor tho scholars of the Presbyterian Sunday school. After a v eiy enjoyable tta, a conceit was given by the scholars, assisted by a few friends, and presided over by the Kov Porter, tho hall being crowded by an appreciative audience. Items wore rendered as follows :—Song, " Philosophy," Mrs McCullough : rccitatton, "Oily a Boy," Master I'onnel; Chorus, "Jesus Bids us Shine,' Little Tots; song, " A baby's prayer at twilight," Miss E. Stonex ; iccitation, "A stoiy of a marriage that did not come off," Lulu Hunter; hoi g, "Counn' through tho rye," (fi.tor. d), Mi.-s Daisley ; iocitation, " I'lio In ti and chickens," Elsie Kl'leit-hnw ; recitation, "4 happy Fisher," Allan Porter; duet, "The old i liurch hells," (encored), Misses Hilton and Daisley; recitatiou, ''Spilling lesson," Master Ponnel 'ihi' last item was a living puzzle by three white l.o\s and three black hoys, the membors of tho audience liiingVlod to solve tho problem of crosing :i liver so that fit no time should thoio ho more black men than white men on either side. A trial wasi nude by Mr Outiim, Master W Johnson, ami Mr Hunter, who all b.ile.l. Kumlly Mr Di'woith sue-re.-di'd, and was given hearty apj bill n. i\ ( oil. c'lon w:in I ik' |i up in a;,] • I' th'< Sine! i\ I hoo| libr.n V, line le lli'.l ll llt-Ullv £'>, T e . i,,,■,,'.; of Ihe National An ■!■•■• I.!-.. ;i.< lo , ,!,,,. ; ~. s Ml , . ■■ !■ : CV. ; M ' ' <> T'.; \\ ■ . P !'■■' '■• ' '■ ■ (1:11 ',.," I ! , '',, ..■ 'I lie I. Mh 111 ■■, || |„, , , |j ■ ■ >', S.i:-.,,!: ) ■>,, j ~,, ,:,,, „ , , I'm '.'■!; . ■■ IP, ', les : .'•■ j , ,'..| i,. I, .. e ~,,,, i,,;; • . |,, 1., ti- i, I ~11 P., : , • ■mit- in ;■:■ ~t I'yi ,v\ : ■I , ■ i.r t 'o :(:■) ", g .ji i !_: i Is, ,\ ; -, mi 'ir ■' •; '■■ ■■'■■ ',.•,,, k:, \ ,] p." i'v V ■ '. a ■< ■. ■ '. i •; v .i '.i ' •'■ 'Pe, : , : ■, P :l f. I ;, , . I '<:■ •«:.!'• II , '.. !J |.0i;0.,, 1t hah 'o,i "n ve..- • ;-<r ; .:, V| Cnmni: • ■, ],, up »o Mi.i i* 'Pi' if -I y u - ,-, ■-,„

to win they would have to "go soma," and wo witnessed some pretty passing by the backs. Papatoetoe defended very s'ubbornly, but want of traiidng told upon them in tne later stages of the j*»me. A penaltygoal by Wynyard gave heart to Grammar, and shortly after Jamieson scored, which, however, was not convoked. Then the ball travelled up and down the field, Papatoetoe, although tiring, playing doggedly on. Another try for Grammar, by Donnelly, brought their score up to 10, with only about five minutes more to play. Tho game became very exciting to the onlookers, and for tho next fow minutes it was a ding-dong go for the honours. When tho whistle blew Papatoetoe was almost on the Grammar line, and looked like scoring. Seeing that this is the first year Papatoetoe lias had a team, they are to be congratulated on their win, as the last time these teams mot Grammar beat them by 15 to 3. Last Saturday's Match. On Saturday last a match was played between a fourth grade team and the Papatoetoe Scouts, a very evenly contested game resulting in a win for the fourth grade by 3 points to nil, Byd Dawson, for the fourth grade, scoring a tiy. Papatoetoe v University. Following the above match, Papatoetoe and University, both second grade teams, played a very fast and open game, Papatoetoe eventually winning in the last quarter by 9 points to 5. Papatoetoe had all the best of the game, but University defended so well that it was not till the last quarter that any fcore was made, McWilhams kicking a goal from a free kick, and Craig adding a try after a good passing run by the backs. He took the kick himself, but failed to convert. University were next to score, a try being gained by Golding. Mellsop took the kick, and registered an unmistakable goal—Papatoetoe, 6 ; University, 5. Both teams now put every ounce of weight into the game, and within two minutes of time Petschuket gained a try for Papatoetoe, McWilliams taking the kick, but failing to add the major points, the game ending as above. LITERARY AND DEBATING SOCIETY. This Society was begun more than fifty years ago, by the late Rev John Macky. Occasionally it has seasons of inactivity, but for twenty-one years and up to the first year of the war it had unbroken life. Then the depression caused by the awful days of tho war made it impossible to carry on. It began a new session on Friday, 2/>th, when about fifty people assembled in St. John's Hall to listen to a tram of Varsity Students debate the burning question—"That the League of Nations i« necessary to the morel and economic welfare of the world." Tho speeches were excellent 'lney were followed by a warm discussion by members. On the vote being taken, tho Loagae of Nations was defeated. The following officers wore elected: President, Rev. C. Porter ; Vicepresidents, Messrs John Watson and F. Waters; Secretary and Troasuror, Mr Geo. Smith. 'i'he.?e, together with Miss Sutton, Mr Law, Mr Andrews, and Mr C. Fcirswoith to form tho Committee. ST. JOHN'S CHURCH. A most enjoyable social afternoon was organised by the Young Women's Bible Clnrs, assisted by soveial ladies of tho congregation, on Wednesday, July 30th. In spite of the very wet weather, a la~go number gathered. A blight little programme of instrumental and vocal music was rendered, while a cake and sweets table did br.sk business. The object of tho social was to raise some money to help towards the Autumn Fair which is to be held next March in the Town Hall, and from which the ladies expect to raise £250 for the new Church Building Fund.