PATEA NEWS

Taranaki Daily News, 15 November 1926, Page 2

PATEA NEWS

ATHLETIC CLUB. (From Our Own Correspondent.) The Batea Amateur Athletic Association held its annual meeting in the Borough Council Chambers, on Friday evening. Present:' His Worship the Mayor (chair), Messrs C. Gardiner, Martin, J. O’Grady, P. O’Grady, Stone, Hemingway, Bourke (2), Adams, Pauling, Clarkson and J. Fraser (secretary). In moving the adoption of the balancesheet, the chairman remarked that there was a credit balance of £7 16s lOd in hand, A large sum had been expended in trophies and prizes during the past year. The chib was in a very sound position. The club was a boon to other sports clubs in that it turned out fully trained men into the field of sport for the winter months. The last sports meeting held in Patea proved a most successful one, a large number of visitors, participating in the various events. The following officers were then elected:—Patron, Mr. H. G. Dickie, M.P.: president, the Mayor (Mr. P. Finlayson); vice-presidents, Messrs Ramsbottom, L. Dunn, Christensen, Delargey, J. Patterson and Dr. Simmons; secretary and treasurer, Mr. G. Fraser; assistant secretary, Mr.' B. Clarkson; committee, Messrs Torrens, Partridge, Adams, Stone, Pauling, P. O'Grady, Gardiner (secretary and assistant secretary); handicapper, Mr. C. Gardiner; assistant handicapper, Mr. J. Gordon; delegate, Mr. J. Benson; auditor, Mr. F. T. Ray. The subscription was fixed as the same as last year, i.e., ss. A vote of thanks was aeedrded the chairman.

SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL. The local eorps of the Salvation Army held a welcome social in honour of Lieutenant Ohanley, who has recently been appointed assistant officer in charge of Patea. Several welcome speeches were made by leading citizens, interspersed with musical items. Lieutenant Chanley replied suitably, acknowledging the comradeship shown at the gathering. A happy hour was also spent with the young folk, at the conclusion of the meeting, games being indulged in. The ladies provided a dainty supper, which was appreciated by all present. , The Army in this town of late years has had many setbacks, but during the last year has made wonderful progress, and has put the eorps in a more important position in the town. The eorps has been strengthened by the addition to its ranks of Bandmaster and Mrs. Stone, from Hawera, also Bandsman Johnston, of Scotland. A movement is on foot to organise a local band which will, if expectations are fulfilled, prove a great boon to the local corps. CROQUET CLUB. * The official opening of the Patea Croquet Club took.place on Wednesday last, when a large number of players and visitors were present. His Worship the Mayor (Mr. Finlayson) said he knew very little about the game of croquet, but this he did know', that they had very well kept lawns, enthusiastic and successful players, and a good healthy sport. A sport of any kind, he added, was good, as it brought people out into the fresh air, aw’ay from their homes and business worries and duties into the company of their clubmates, where they met friends and made new ones. He then asked the president of the club (Mrs. Masters) to drive a ball through the first hoop and expressed the hope that all would have a pleasant and successful season. Various competitions were then held, and keenness and determination were evident everywhere. Afternoon tea was dispensed in the Tennis Club’s pavilion and was greatly enjoyed by all. The Mowhawk Minstrels, a local organisation in the form of a minstrel troupe, having been touring the surrounding district of late. At every place they have appeared they have met with great success. The funds from these entertainments are being devoted to a ladies’ rest room and children’s playground in Patea. With the capable tuition of Mr. Tom Seott, they are proving themselves an efficient combination.

PERSONAL. Mr. Herbert, the newly-appointed manager of the Bank of New South Wales, has taken up his duties, whilst Mr. Corfe, his predecessor, has left for the Hawera branch. Mr. S. Mercer, formerly of the local postal staff, and now of the Greymowtli staff, has been spending his anneal holidays in Patea. He returned to flreymoutli on Saturday. The. weather conditions in this district during the past week have been very discouraging. Rain and wind is the order of the day. Owing to the weather being unsuitable the opening of the Tennis Club, which was to have been held to-day, has been poa®r' _ ~ l