Happy Social Function
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In Rabaul
ONE of the pleasantest and most en joyable social gatherings of the year took place in Rabaul on December 19, when Mr. W. H. Carpenter entertain ed at dinner the players of the six cric ket teams of the Rabaul Cricket Asso ciation, together with the officials. The function was designed by Mr. Carpenter to mark the close of the cricket season, and also as a token of his appreciation of the enjoyment he has had from fol lowing cricket matches during the com petitions.
The proceedings were marked by a spirit of harmony and happiness. Short speeches were made by the host (Mr.
Carpenter), the Acting Administrator (Mr. Harold Page), the president of the Cricket Association (Mr. J. E. Savage), the captain of the Administration team (Mr. A. Schmidt), Mr. R. Melrose, the president of the New Guinea Club (Mr.
R. L. Clark), the president of the Ra baul Club (Dr. Brennan), the president of the Kokopo Sports Club (Mr. J. A.
Ewen), the secretary of the Association (Mr. R. Stevens), and various others.
The whole gathering, at the end, heartily cheered Mr. Carpenter and praised the fine gesture he had made in bringing all the cricketers together in this happy fashion.
Major Clive Brewster Joske has receiv ed cabled advice to the effect that his assumption of the family name of Brew ster was formally enrolled at the Col lege of Arms in London on November 19. As the change of name, which has been known to be pending for some time, is now effective, he desires to be known in future by the surname of Brews ter.—“Fiji Times”.