LOCAL AND GENERAL

Rotorua Morning Post, Volume 2, Issue 355, 17 October 1932, Page 4

LOCAL AND GENERAL

Extending a Call A congregational meeting will be beld at the St.. . Jolm's Presbyterian Chnrch at 8 o'clock,-.tbis evening to consider the desirability of extending a call to* Rev. J. G. -Young, B. A. of Leeston, Canterbury, to take up work in the Rotorua parish. The Rev. Mr. Young was the preacher at the serviees in the ehurch yesterday. Fracas, in Street Gonsiderable excitement was caused in Arawa Street on Saturday afternoon when, following a *quarrql, three ihen were involved in a fisticj eneounter 'which quickly attracted a large crowd of speetators. Things went on merrily until the men were taken in charge by the poliee. They will appear at the Magistrate's Court this ihorning charged with 'disorderly conduct. Brightening the Town For the first time for many months the Rotorua Munjeipal Band played in Tutanekai , Street on Saturday evening and despite fhe heavy- rain ■ played many lively airs which did something to brighten the spirits of the shopping crowds and offset the otherwise rather depressing ** eonditions. Motutara Golf Club The activities of the Motutara Golf Club will be officially opened on Mqnday next, Labour Day, when following an opening address at 10 a.m., putting, approach and putt and driving competitions will he held. In the afternoon a competition mqtch w411 be arranged. School Games Rugby and basketball teams frqm the Ngongotaha primary school travelled to Mamaku on Saturday morning, and played matches against tlie Mamaku school. In the basketball games, Mamaku were successful in winning the A grade match by six goals against one, while Ngongotaha won the second by eight goals to nil. The visitors were also successful in winning the Rugby match hy six points to three. Daring Theft A resident of Tarewa Road was unpleasantly surprised recently to find that his wireless set definitely refused to operate, He tried all known methods to coax a tune or two out of the recalcitrant instrument, but all in vain. Enlightment came later when it was found that under cover of darkness, and while the family was asleep, a thief, or thieves, had stolen the mast and aerial. One end of the wire was attached to a pole on the roof, but this was carefully cut and the rest of the outfit removed without the least disturbance. Recommendations Made The advisability of breaking away from the Rotorua Amateur Athletic and Cycling Club and forming a separate club afliliated to the New Zealand Cyclists' Union was discussed at. a meeting of cyclists held during* the weelc-end. After thoroughly debating the question it was decided to place certain recommendations for a voice in the management of cycle raeing before the committee of the athletic body before arriving at a definite decision. The recommendations are on the lines suggested by the secretary at the annual meeting of the club last Thursday evening.