DISTRICT NEWS.

Pukekohe & Waiuku Times, Volume 9, Issue 581, 5 November 1920, Page 2 (Supplement)

DISTRICT NEWS.

MAUKU. OPENING OF TENNIS SEASON. The Maaka Tennis Club commenced play foi the season on Saturday .afternoon laSt. The day was beautifully fine, and there was a laige attendance of the local residents, while irisitors came from Pukekone, Waiuku and Puni, and even further afield, two of the previous secretaries, Mi&s Golds worthy and Mr. E. Gillon travelling from as lar as Devonport to be present at the ceremony. Mr. J. H. Davie6, the president, in a short but effective speech, welcomed the visitors, and Miss Elsie Outfield drove the first ball over the net, after which play oecame general. Strangers generally are much struck by the appearance of the courts, which nestle under the lee of a beautiful and well-preserved piece of native bush, a portion, of which is enclosed iff the grounds, affording pleasant shelter and shade for afternoontea tables and seats. Much credit is due to the joint honorary secretaries, Messrs. Vivian and Victor Wright, for the successful manner in which the function was .carried out. BOMBAY. FOOTBALLERS' BALL A BRILLIANT SUCCESS. An c-vent of considerable local interest took place on Thursday evening last, when the Bombay Football Club held their annual masquerade ball. The football boys outdid themselves in their energetic preparations for the occasion. The Bombay Hall, by their efforts, \yas transformed into a veritable fairy bower. The preI si dent (Mr. G. Proude), the secretary (Mr. Monty Wray), and the committee worked hard in every department, and tta large crowd which had assembled when the grand march started proved that their efforts had been crowned with success. The dresses were so varied and admirable that it would be invidious to mention any one in particular. The floor was in capital condition, and the M*s£., Messrs. J. Moffitt, R. Reynolds, L. Balme. and E. McNicol carried out their duties very satisfactorily, and it was no easy task with such a crowd. The music, which was supplied by Burnand's orchestra, from Auckland, left nothing to be desired, and many were the comments as to its excellence. The supper was enjoyed by all, and the night will long be remembered in Bombay. In the small hours of the morning, when the crowd wended thea- way homs, on all sides was heard "Hurrah" for the Bombay footballers; they are a real good crowd, and every success to them for the next season. PAPATOETOE. OLD BUFFERS' CLUB. After a successful season, during which a well attended social has been held, the members of the above club held its business meeting on Thursday last at the Public Hall. x Mr. A. U. Timewell 'presided. Ti report showed the membership to b ■ 87. The income for the season is 12s 6d, the total expenditure £32 1 lid, leaving a credit balance of 18s 7d, which sum is placed to tie credit of the uniform fund of tl local boy's band. The advisability of establishing tl <„• club <>n a permanent footing was discusseu, and a committee was appointed to furnish a report, and if necessary present a draft constitution. OBITUARY. The death took place on Wednes day last of Mrs. Margaret Sanderson, wife nf Mr. Arthur Sanderson, of Station Road. The deceased, who has been in failing health for some time, was an inmate of an Auckland private hospital, and death followed an operation. The late Mrs. Sanderson was w>:'ll known in the district and esteemed by all those to whom she was known. She is survived by her husband, three daughters and three sons, whilst one son was killed in the Great War. The ceremony *&t the graveside at Otahuhu was conducted by Rev. H. L. Richards, the pastor of the Methodist Church, of which the late Mrs. Sanderson has for years been an active member.