WAR MEMORIAL HALL ASSOCIATION

Taupo Times, Volume I, Issue 37, 24 September 1952, Page 5

WAR MEMORIAL HALL ASSOCIATION

EXECUT1VE MEETING An Executive Meeting of the Taupo War Memorial Hall Association was held in the office of Mr B. Armstrong on Monday, September 15th. There was a full-attendance. A letter from the Taupo Golf Club was received stating that the Golf Club had not yet decided whether they would hold a function to colleet funds for the Memorial Hall, but they would communicate later if they organised a function for th'is purpose. Extra Bookings of Rickit's Hall. It was explained by the Organiser that subject to the approval of the Executive, Rickit's Hall had been bocked for the 18th., 20th., and 22nd., of December, because of the proposed presentation of plays by the newlyformed Drama Society. Organiser's Repo"rt. The Organiser advised the meeting that Mr C. McLean had offered the use of the Bank of New South Wales office in the Main Street as an Organiser rs Office. Moved that a letter be sent to Mr McLean accepting the offer and thanking him. Miss Taupo. It was suggested that there should be a Miss Taupo Competition, suggested prize offered to be a plane frip round New Zealand, or to Fiji, or to Norfolk Island, or a plane trip fo Australia, subject to funds available. \The Organiser stated he had written to White's Aviation regarding the cost of plane trips etc., and it was decided by the Executive to deier the matter of Miss Taupo until the next meeting, pending a reply from White's Aviation. The Organiser stated that up to the moment there was little evidence of support from other Societies. The newly - formed Drama Society is most enthusiastic, and there is no doubt that some very successful plays will be presented by them, for funds for the new HalL Guy Fawke's Night. It was suggested that a Guy Fawke's Night be held, and the Organiser intimated that the Old Orchard would be a splendid place to hold this entertainment. Member& of the Executive considered that the Fire Brigade be approached by the Organiser to arrange for us to co•pperate with them in putting on a successful and financial Guy Fawke's Night, to swell the Hall funds. It was agreed that the price of admission. be lett until the next meeting -of the Executive, by which time the 1 rganiser could report on his meeting with the Fire Brigade. The meeting then closed with a leminder that the next Executive gathering will be on Monday, September 29th., same place, at 8 p.m. Organfser's Notes. The Taupo Horticultura.1 Society held a very successful Spring Show on Thursday, September 18th., and from the auctioning of flowers, etc., after the Show the sum of £32 was . raised for the Memorial Hall Assocnations funds, making the Horticultural Society the second organisation m Taupo to reach their suggested target. Thanks are due to the Horticultural Society for their great effort. Working Bee. Owing to the Merry-go-rounds etc,. on the Domain it was not possfbie to lay out the foundations, and the Working Bee will be called for as soon as this has been done. Vaudeville and Orchestra. Wc aie still wanting to receive names from any residents in Taupo who can help in the formation of the above. B- S. A. Ball. os,^017—, Friday, September The ball will be non-stop and sometbing new for Taupo. There w i be two orchestras in attend-iance--one at each end of the Hall. 60 that patrons may sit . out or «ance, as they desire. Novelty 'Cfauces, good prizes, and supper will . f

be provided from 9.30 a.m. onwards. Please note all profits are going to the Memorial Hall Fund. Tickets may be obtained at Armstrong's Drapers, Stevens Hardware, and Mr Garth Patchett. ROLL UP AND HELP- SWELL THE BUILDING FUND!

The TIMES will be pleased to re~ ?eive, and acknowledge in these ^olumns, further donations to the ^und.

Previously acknowledged £125 0 0 Since Received:— Two Little Girls, l o S. E. Cormack, 10 0 0 A.nnie H. Beattie, 10 0 0 E. Winifred Clark, 10 0 0 Taupo Horticultural Sty., 32 0 0 Taupo Fire Brigade, 15 0 0 Total to date. — £202 1 0'

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