TE AROHA.

Waikato Times, Volume 119, Issue 19893, 23 May 1936, Page 3

TE AROHA.

__ SPORTS DOMAIN. l‘nder the new title of the 'i‘e Aroha Sports l’mmain members of the \"aitoa lmmmn hoard “101 this \\'l‘('k. Mr ii. 11. i.\irhnlls stair-ll the i'almlunlau Sports Club ‘,iiili| exprL-Sscd apprclir‘lmun at the manner i in “hit-h ihr- fonibuli art-as “rt-e bcntg tall! lunt, tin- linn-s cutting into the u-yrnnu irzu'k, which it was hoped to improve upon next year. In a general discussion members voiced the desire to see all sporting bodies ratel‘l‘d for on the DO- - and the board (lid not want to make a decision in the matter. preferring an agreement being arrived at by the sporting bodies concerned In regard to a general plan. Failing this. however, the hoard would deal with the question of de» nning certain areas for the conduct of sport. It was decided to commence work with the name thrower to eradicate black—herry bushes without delay. Caledoniln Inglolido. There was a large attendance of members and friends at the society's Ingieside at which the chief, Mr N. G. McLeod presided. lie was supported by Messrs J. Haslop and J. Hamilton. The programme opened with a. spirited selection by the Te Aroha Pipe Band. Old time danres were performed with great zest. Solos were contributed by Mrs \V. liearlove. )irs Atkins, Miss J. McLeod and Peggy Lennard‘s clever tap dancing was well applauded. Valodietory. After ten years’ rnntlnuous sei‘vire with Messrs D. “01.. \\':lllare, Ltd, Mr R. linker, who leaves this week to take up a position in “’ellingiml. was farewells-d hr the staff. in presenting him with pair of ebony hair brushes. air \\'. Curtis referred to Mr Haker‘s long term of service and to the CO-Uperatluu and companionship for which he was always noted. .\ir Baker eX< pressed his appreriation, and said he would ever remember the happy associations with the staff. Walhou Domain. Mr J. D. Mackay prestded at the annual meeting of the Waihou Domain Board. The financial statement showed a credit balance 01' £lO6 Os (M. A letter was read from the Te Arena Tennis Club asking the board to consider a reduction in the rental account from £lO to £5 per annum. It was pointed out that the club had been put to considerable expense during the year. The planting of trees to replace those blown down had not been effective and would have to be repeated. After a discussion it was decided to reduce the charge . by £2 105 per annum. The Cemetery loam. The annual meeting of the Te Aroha Cemetery Board was presided over by Mr 0. 11. Mcholis. The statement of accounts showed a credit balance or £294. Mr W. ’l. \V. Hughes was re-electetl chairman and was accorded a vote of thanks for his services during the past season. At the lordinary quarterly meeting it was decided .iu keep the men engaged on maintenance work until the cemetery grounds are completed. A Presentation. A large and representative gathering assembled to bid farewell to Mr C. S. Wallace. manager of Messrs D. .\ch. Wallace's Te Aroha branch, who is leaving for Auckland to take up an important position at headquarters Mr A. J. Clarke, on behalf of many friends. made the presentation or a leather travelling case and vallse. In responding Mr A. \Vallace said he regretted leaving Te Aroha. where in the past two years he had made many friends.