PATEA NEWS.

Taranaki Daily News, 22 November 1926, Page 2

PATEA NEWS.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

Au enjoyable social evening was held in St. George's Sunday school on Alonday last by the members of the Anglican Girls’ Club. A large number of friends and visitors was present, and the programme, which was arranged by Miss D. Roberts, was well received. Items were given by the following:—Chorus, “Story Book Ball,” soloist, Mies F. Boagey, assisted by Misses R. Honeyfield, E. Larcombe, M. Hopkinson, C. Hopkinson, L. Adams, and E. West; song, “Love’s a Merchant,” Miss F. Boagey; playette, “Mutual Domestic Improvement,” (Bob Johnston) Mias Roberts, ('Maggie) Aliss J. Shield; piano solo, Aliss Shield; vocal duet, “Three Charms of Life,” Misses D. Roberts and J. Shield; orchestral trio, Misses F. Boagey, W. Hemingway and J. Shield; song, “Lilac Time,” Miss D. Roberts; song and chorus, “When It’s Night Time in Italy,” Miss Dina Roberts.

At the conclusion the Rev. Goertz thanked all those present for their ready assistance and also the girls for the most unique entertainment they had given. Their work during the year was most beneficial to the church, and, he hoped, to themselves also. He then presented Miss Muriel Hamerton with the prize for the most regular attender throughout the year. Miss . Hamerton was loudly applauded. On behalf of the members of the club Mr. Goertz then presented Miss F. Boa- • gey with a pretty bouquet in recognition if her kindness in assisting with the programme. » A dainty supper was served, and in a very happy evening was brought to a close by dancing, Miss Boagey presiding at the piano. AMATEUR ATHLETICS. The Patea Amateur Athletic Association commenced its initial evening runs on Wednesday last, a fair number of members turning out. Both events were well contested. The. results were as follows: — 100 Yards Handicap.—Cousins (7yds) I, O’Grady (4yds) 2, Stone (Syds) 3. 880 Yards Handicap.—Fraser (10yds) 1, O’Grady (40yds) 2, Adams (80yds) 3. The cup points to date are as follows: O'Grady 4, Cousins 3, Fraser 3, Adams 1, Stone 1. The programme of events which has just recently been arranged for the Boxing Day sports is a very fine one, and should entice many runners from all over Taranaki. An additional cycle race has been added, thus providing a good day’s sport for the cycling athletics. An endeavour is being made to have a band in attendance on that day. The programmes are expected to be distributed at an early date.

Ou F’riday evening the “Alowhawks” ('i local combination of minstrels) gave an entertainment in the Town Hall before [ a fair attendance, in aid of the funds to provide a ladies' rest room and playground for the children of Patea. The entertainers proved themselves a clever combination and some of the items provided were very amusing. The audience was well satisfied with the evening’s entertainment. The orchestra was worthy of special praise. An inspection of the local branch of St. John's Ambulance Association was hold in the Bocougn Council Chambers on Thursday evening by Air. J. Brine, inspecting officer and district superintendent for the brigades. Mr. E. F. Hemingjvay presided and introduced Air. Brine in a brief speech, remarking that they owed a deep debt of gratitude to men like Mr. Brine who took such a keen interest in such valuable institutions as their brigade, whose object was t) relief of suffering humanity. Mr. Brine, the speaker said, had 32 years’ service as a member of the association, which spoke for itself. He had much pleasure in asking Mr. Brine to carry out t'.’.e inspection. Air. Brine said he had come along more in the capacity of a helper than an inspector. As Mr. Hemingway had stated, he had been a member of the association for; some 32 years, having joined at St. John’s Gate, London, where he had met most of the men prominently associated with the brigade, including Lord Ranfurly, a former Governor of New Zealand. As a result of his experience in London he was proud to say that he had been able to actively assist the military authorities in the Dominion in organising the ambulance work of the New Zealand Expeditionary Force at the outbreak of the. Great War. He was very pleased to know that Patea had succeeded in founding a branch of the association. In towns with a limited population the work was somewhat arduous, but the success achieved was well worth the effort put forward. He trusted that they would one and all keep up their interest in the brigade and do their best io geep it alive. The cause vwis a noble, one, and well worth a little trouble. He gave some useful and practical hints to members on the work of the association and then inspected the branch’s records. Apologies were read from His AVorship the Mayor and the Mayoress for their unavoidable absence. A dainty supper was provided by the ladies, which was greatly appreciated. The evening closed with a hearty vote of thanks to 'Mr. Brine for his interesting address. There has been no sign of summer weather approaching in this district, even though we are only a month from thft’lengest day. Heavy rain and strong gales have prevailed for most of the past week.