EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 14 December 1938, Page 9

EKETAHUNA

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. MEETING AT NIREAHA. (“Times-Age” Special.) The final meeting for the year of the Nireaha Women’s Institute was held recently. Mrs Petersen presided over a large attendance which included some old members who had been absent for a long period and visitors. The “shell” and “colour” competitions held during the afternoon, were won by Mrs Mills and Mrs Duncan respectively. The monthly competitions were won as follow: —Child’s frock or rompers, Mrs Thomasen 1, Mrs Hansen 2, Mrs Wilkin 3. These garments are to be sept to Willard Home, Palmerston North. Best collection of buttons: Mrs Blewett 1, Mrs Cadwallader 2, Mrs Wilkin 3. The winner had a collection of 346. Best bloom: Mrs Blewett 1 and 2, Mrs O’Neill 3. Championship Cricket. In a two innings match in the Bush Cricket Association’s competition, played at Mangamaire the Mangamaire eleven defeated Pahiatua Fire Brigade by 73 runs. Verry, for Mangamaire, was top scorer with 41, while Jensen took six wickets in each innings for 24 and 18 runs, respectively. Small (six for 34) bowled best for the Fire Brigade team. Mangamaire made 68 in their first innings and 115 in the second. The Fire Brigade's totals were 53 and 57. Fancy Dress Dance. There was a very large attendance in the Eketahuna Hall last night when the children's fancy dress dance was held. The function was a brilliant success thanks to the excellent organising work carried out by Miss N. Greathead (convenor) and the ladies’ committee, and the secretary, Mr S. Daniell. Those present spent a most enjoyable time. After the children's dance the adults took over the floor.