ELTHAM.

Taranaki Daily News, 15 April 1922, Page 7

ELTHAM.

ANOTHER FIRE. (From Our Own Correspondent.) April 13. -The fifth fire in Eltham within two months broke out at the Box Company’s timber yards at 12.30 this morning. The mill nightwatchman was on his rounds when he discovered the fire at the southern end of the yards, and immediately gave the alarm by blowing the engine whistle. The brigade was quickly on the spot, and in a very short time had the fire under control. It was undoubtedly a smart “save.” The origin of the fire is attributed. to a spark from the mill chimney finding lodgment amongst the sawdust and smouldering until it burst into flame. It was fortunate that the wind was negligible at the time of the outbreak, otherwise the fire might have spread rapidly amongst the sawdust and dry timber, and the loss would have ’been tremendous. It is difficult to say what the Box Company’s loss amounts to. BOWLING AND CROQUET. Yesterday morning the croquet ladies practised at bowls under the tutorship of Mr. Astbury. in preparation for their match with the men on Easter Monday. It is stated that some very fine competition players were unearthed. In the afternoon the Croquet Club played its competitions for trophies presented by Mes’demes Hawken, O’Hagan and Martin, which resulted as follows: Golf croquet (Mrs. Hawken’s trophy), Mesdames McKay, Judd and Martin tied, Mis. McKay winning the play off. For Mrs. O’Hagan’s trophy Mrs. Carman’ won easily, giving a splendid exhibition of croquet, starting from the third hoop, and making 25 hoops before breaking down. Mrs. Astbury won the second prize. In the consolation prize (Mrs. Martin’s trophy), restricted to ladies who lied never won a prize, Mrs. C; White won with 7 hoops.

The competitions concluded with a “mystery parcel,” Mrs. McGarry winning the coveted prize, which contained a little red donkey. This item caused a good deal of amusement. Afternoon tea was then dispensed, and Mrs. Carman (president), thanked all those present for their attendance. The season had been a most sueossful one, and she hoped for more progress next year.