PIRINOA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 28 May 1940, Page 7

PIRINOA

RED CROSS APPEAL SUCCESSFUL DANCE. (“Times-Age” Special.) A most successful dance, in aid of the Red Cross funds, and organised by the members pf the local Women’s Institute, was held in the Hall on Saturday evening. There was a large attendance, visitors being present from Featherston, Martinborough and the surrounding district.

The euchre prizes were won by MrsHerangi (ladies) and Mr D. Kitney (men). The mystery parcel was won by Mr S. Sutton, while the raffles were won by Messrs Bernson and Atkinson. The former donated his prize towards the fund, his action being loudly cheered.

The produce stall in charge of Mrs D. Mclntosh was largely patronised and everything was sold. The M.C. for the dance was Mr S. Mclntosh, while the music, which was much enjoyed, was supplies by Mrs Te Tau’s orchestra (Masterton). The ladies’ committee supplied supper. The takings totalled approximately £23. The committee of the Women’s Institute is grateful to all who gave donations toward the fund.

During an interval in the proceedings, Mr F. Lovegrove, on behalf of the residents of the district, presented Mr W. Higginson with a cheque as a small token of esteem from both Pakeha and Maori. In doing so Mr Lovegrove stated that Mr Higginson, during his term of fourteen years as mail contractor, had proved himself most courteous and obliging and the residents greatly regretted his retirement. Mr Higginson thanked the residents for their kindly action. He expressed the hope that they would extend the same patronage to his successor as they had to him. He had always tried to do his best for both Maori and Pakeha. The local Patriotic Committee will hold another gathering of a similar nature on June 8, when the proceeds are to be given to the Rod Cross fund. GOLF CLUB COMPETITION. The weather was ideal for golf on Saturday when the second rounds of the Rose Bowl (ladies) and Campbell Cup (men) . were played. The greens were in good order although the fairways were heavy as the result of the recent wet weather. The competition for the Rose Bowl was again disappointing as only five ladies took part. The best net score was handed in by Mrs Herangi. In the Campbell Cup match, G. Munro, net 70, returned the best card with D. Tikao and J. Carter next. The following were the scores: Rose Bowl —Mrs Herangi 87, Mrs Carter 90, Mrs Thomas 90, Mrs McKenzie and Mrs Bragg 91. Campbell Cup—G. Munro 83-13-70, J. Carter 93-22-71, D. Tikao 85-14-71. M. Hume 83-10-73, G. Sutherland 90-17-73, J. Riwai 86-12-74, M. Herangi 89-13-76. B. McMaster 85-6-77. S. Thomas 95-21-77, D. Didsbury 98-20-78. W. Charteris 100-11-78.

In the Doughty Cup play G. Sutherland beat M. Herangi and B. McMaster lost to J. Carter. Personal Items. Mr and Mrs Harold Smith and family left today for a motor tour of the North. They will stay for a while with Mr Smith’s parents at Waiuku, Auckland, before returning home. Miss Richards .Blenheim, is the guest of Mrs J. H. Tilson, Te Kopi. Mr and Mrs Johnston, Timaru, are staying at the Lake Ferry. Mrs D. Sutherland. who is visiting the South Island, is expected to return home this week. Mrs Te Maari, Senr, who has been visiting her daughter. Mrs Murphy, M 1 Bruce, has returned home. Mr A. Doyle, Auckland, was the guest of Mr and Mrs F. Lovegrove over the weekend. Claim For Land. A local Native resident has received advice to the effect that the claim in which he has a major interest in a large tract of bush land in the Waikatc has been successfully proved. The case has been referred to the Native Cour; for the apportionment of interests to the successful parties. The area of the block is approximately 24,000 acres, thc ( greater part of which is milling bush.' Green and Gold Ball. A meeting of the committee of the Green and Gold Ball was held at the weekend. It is hoped to hold the ball early in September and it was decided that all profits be given for patriotic purposes. The matter of the queen contest usually run in conjunction with the ball was left over to a later meeting. Motor Car Stolen. 1 It was reported on Saturday evening that a local farmer, who was on a visit to Palmerston North, had his motor car stolen in that city. The car was later recovered considerably damaged.