PIRINOA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 July 1940, Page 7

PIRINOA

EUCHRE PARTY & DANCE SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. ("Times-Age” Special.) The bachelors and spinsters held a most successful euchre party and dance on Saturday evening. The prizes were won by Messrs Seward and Hume. The latter returned his prize to the committee which was sold for a substantial amount. The prizes at euchre- were won by Mrs Waiwera and Mr J. Riwai. The music for the dance was supplied by Te Tati’s Melody Makers, while Mr N. Hume capably olficjatect as M.C. The pioceeds were in aid of the Red Cross Fund. GOLF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS. The first round of the senior and junior championships were played on Saturday in cold and showery weather, consequently play was not of a very high standard. The sensation of the day was the defeat of the present champion, B. McMaster. by J. Riwai. The latter revelled in the conditions prevailing and fully deserved his win. -M. Hume had no difficulty in beating M. Herangi. In the junior championship, J. Carter, who has taken part in the final for the past four years, failed to withstand the challege of his younger opponent, M. Waiwera. G. Sutherland defaulted to S. Thomas. Only one pair took part in the first round of the ladies’ championship, Mrs Carter accounting for Mrs Thomas. Personal Items. Mrs Toko Te Maari, who underwent a serious operation in the Masterton Hospital recently, is making a satisfactory recovery. Elder Later, who will leave for his home in the United States at the end of the month, was entertained by the local branch of the Mutual Improvement Association on Monday evening and presented with a travelling rug as ft token of esteem from members and friends of the organisation. Mr Francis To Maari, who has been in the Hawke’s Bay district for the past twelve months, is paying a visit to relatives in this district. Mr and Mrs G. Didsbury, Wellington, were the guests of Miss McDougall ovei- the weekend. Private Barrett, Trentham Camp, has returned after spending the weekend with Mr and Mrs D. Tikao. Mr E. Taurau has returned from a visit to Dannevirke. Mr H. Cowan, who has been in Feilding, has returned home. Ball Abandoned. A meeting of the Green and Gold Ball Committee was held on Monday evening, when after a long discussion, It was unanimously resolved to abandon the ball this year. This step was taken on account of the unsettled conditions and to the fact that the only date available was late in September. In order that this branch may participate in the efforts of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Mormon Church) to contribute funds for patriotic purposes it was decided that a donation out of the funds be made and remitted to the headquarters in Auckland. It may be pointed out that the president of the church (President Fowley) had recommended to the various social committees concerned, approximately 30. that all net proceeds from each Gold and Green Ball, be given to patriotic purposes. In conformity with that direction the local committee has decided to make the donation as the result of the cancellation of the ball. Outlet of Lake Closed. The outlet of the Lake is closed.