TIAKITAHUNA

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVII, Issue 209, 4 August 1937, Page 7

TIAKITAHUNA

(From Our Own Correspondent.) TIAKITAHUNA, Aug. 3.

At the monthly aieeting of the Women’s Institute there was a good attendance and visitors were welcomed by the president, Mrs D. Rowland. A demonstration on scissor work was given by Mrs Childs, of Milson, and was greatly appreciated. A competition for the best piece of hand work was won by Mrs M. Levy, with Mrs C. Oroucher second and Miss J. Ilearscy third. Other competitions were won by Mrs J. Ilearscy and Mrs H. McEwen. Members were invited to assist the Women’s Auxiliary of the Palmerston North Hospital Board by sending donations of produce and goods. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses, Mesdames McEwen, 11. N. McEwen and W. Rowland. The Women’s Institute entertained husbands and friends at a social gathering in the hall. Entertaining was in the hands of tho president (Mrs D. Rowland) and Mrs 11. N. McEwen. A mock court, which was enacted by the younger members, caused much amusement and incidentally largely augmented the funds. Those holding office were: Judge, Miss 1. Fell; clerk, Miss M . Rowland ; policemen, Misses J. Ilearsey and L. Weddell. 'I he winners of tho competitions were: Gay Gordons, Miss J. Morley and Mr V. Rankin; nail-driving, ladies, Mrs 11. Lover; men, Mr W. Weddell, junr.; candle lighting ladies, Mrs McNae; men, Mr R. Voss. A buffet supper was served and the president thanked all who had assisted.

The lambing season is under way on most farms in the district and indications are for a good season. Mr E. P. Nielsen, superintendent of the local Sunday school, and Bible class loader, entertained the Bible class members at tea on Sunday evening. Mr Nielsen is shortly leaving the district and will be greatly missed in this department ol church work.

The local Football Club have almost completed a strenuous season in tho Manawatu Rugby Union competitions. Although not holding a conspicuous place on the points ladder, the team, especially at the beginning of the season, played sterling football. As always in a country team, difficulty was experienced in fielding an identical team for two consecutive Saturdays, the combination suffering as a result. This, together with the fact that the players received an extremely large share of injuries, accounted for the numerous reverses the club received. The club, however, is looking forward, to a more successful season next year, when several prominent players have signified their intention of becoming active members. Misses J. ilearscy and M. Rowland have returned from a holiday spent with friends at Wellington. Mrs Lover has returned from a holiday spent wiah relatives in the Wairarapa. Mrs M. Richardson and her two daughters have been spending a few days in the Capital City. Mrs McNae, of Apiti. is the guest of Mrs Lover. The friends of Mr G. James wil be pleased to learn that he is greatly improved in health.