President: Dean Halford, 10 Redwood Grove, PN 4410. Ph 354 5795.

Vice-President: Jenny Hunt, 172 Te Awe Awe St, PN 4410. Ph 357 2395.

Secretary: Sue Eckworth, 1 Liddell St, Foxton 4814. Ph 06 363 8629.

Treasurer: Adrian Turner, 82 Florence Ave, PN 4414. Ph 355 5203.

Club E-mail Address: rebuspn@outlook.com

Mobiles: Dean 021 054 8611, Sue 021 947 667.

NEWSLETTER

2020

No. 3 March

THE REBUS CLUB OF PALMERSTON NORTH, NZ

Founded in 1984

NEXT MEETING: TUESDAY 7 APRIL 2020 at 9.30 am, PNCLC.

Club Speaker: Phillippa Carne.

Guest Speaker: Prof Vince Neall, on Coastal Fiordland.

Door Greeting: Bryan and Jeanette Cooke.

Kitchen Duty: Neil Andrews, Ian Andrew.

Morning Tea: Ladies to bring a plate of food, please: Oline Ball, Anne Halford, Rae Nicholls, Yvonne Parkes, Ursula Schneider. Phone Val 359 0274 at least one day before if you are unable to attend. Thank you.

Coronavirus precaution: Please

read the President’s message which

accompanies this Newsletter.

REPORT ON THE 3 MARCH 2020 MEETING OF THE CLUB

Welcome: President Marilyn Laing welcomed us all. There were no visitors. New Member: Liz Bourke was welcomed by the President and presented with her name badge & brooch.

Birthdays in March: Merv Andrews, Roger Ball, Helen Brown, Phillipa Carne, Sue Eckworth, Dawn McGreal, Jim Walker. Congratulations.

President’s Report: Thanks to Jim Walker for organising the car rally, much enjoyed by the 23 who went. We found our way through town & country, ending up in Sanson at Viv’s Kitchen. Rally was won by Dean’s car.

Treasurer’s Report: Adrian Turner gave his financial report. Secretary’s Report: 2020 programme—some members have not collected their copy. Eldernet book ‘Where

to from here’ will be coming out at the end of April. We will have them available when they arrive. Rebus NZ Inc: Chronicles & Club News (Feb).

Outing: Wed 11 March. Chatswood Gardens, Kairanga. Picnic (bring lunch). Entry $6 pp. Wairarapa Trip: Wed 15 April. Cost (bus, entry fees & morning tea) $55 pp. Depart 8 a.m. See notices, p 2.

Eric’s Cinema: Thursday 26 March 1.30 p.m. Above Us the Waves. Lunch at KR’s Café 12 noon. Café Group: Tuesday 31 March 11.30 a.m. at Rendezvous Restaurant, Summerhill.

Rebus Club PN History. Written by Dean Halford, the book is in two parts: (1) A history of the Club’s 36 years from foundation in 1984 to 2019. (2) Members profiles, from the talks they have given. There are copies for everyone. Contact Sue Eckworth if you haven’t got one yet or get one at the next Club meeting.

BRIEF REPORT ON THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD 3 MARCH 2020

President Marilyn Laing reported that membership had remained at 63 (= 29 men + 34 women) over the past year. Great outings: Especially enjoyable were the trip to Taumarunui (rail carts) and the strawberries at Lewis’ asparagus farm, Levin. Midwinter lunch at the Golden Time Restaurant and Xmas lunch at Wharerata were both well attended – excellent meals & company. Thanks to Secretary Sue, Treasurer Adrian, Vice President & Newsletter Editor Dean for his guidance when needed, and all other Committee members for their huge contributions to our Club. Thanks also to all the other Club members who have helped in various ways: morning teas, kitchen, door, roll call, jokes, raffles, birthdays, lunches, donations. “I hand over to Dean knowing it will be onwards & upwards.” Dave Marshall was elected a Life Member for his outstanding loyalty and support for the Club, and was presented with a framed certificate, pin and a copy of the citation. Election of Officers: Dean Halford (President), Jenny Hunt (Vice-President), Sue Eckworth (Secretary), Adrian Turner (Treasurer), Marilyn Laing (IPP). Committee: Neil Andrews, Phillipa Carne, Keith Eckworth, Allan Inglis, Jim Walker. Almoners: Marie Good, Neil Andrews. Accounts Reviewer: Alan Martin. Amendments to Club Rules were approved. Subscription remains at $25 p.a. with $10 surcharge to those receiving news-letters by post. Adrian was congratulated on keeping the accounts so efficiently. Dean thanked Marilyn for her encouraging, diplomatic leadership. Dave Hardman thanked the Committee. Marilyn handed over the President’s Chain and pin to Dean.

DINNER GROUP: Saturday 18 April, 5.30 p.m. at the Rendezvous Restaurant & Bar, Summerhill

Shopping Centre. CANCELLED.

ERIC’S CINEMA: Thursday 26 March, 1.30 p.m. 50 North St,

Feilding. Film: Above Us the Waves (1955 UK war drama.

Arch’s Column

The wedding ceremony came to the point where the minister asked if anyone had anything to say concerning the union of the bride and groom. The moment of utter silence was broken when a beautiful young woman carrying a child stood up. She started walking slowly towards the minister. The congregation was aghast - you could almost hear a pin drop. The groom's jaw dropped as he stared at the approaching young woman and child. Chaos ensued. The bride threw the bouquet into the air and burst out crying. Then the groom's mother fainted. The best man and groomsman started giving each other looks and wondering how to save the situation. The minister asked the woman, ‘Can you tell us why you came forward? What do you have to say?’ There was absolute silence in the church. The woman replied, ‘We can't hear you in the back.’ And that illustrates what happens when people are considered guilty until proven innocent!

APPOINTMENTS (referred by AGM to Committee).

Newsletter Editor: Dean Halford. Club Speaker Organiser: Jim Walker. Guest Speaker Organiser: Jenny Hunt. Outings Organiser: Allan Inglis. Trips Organiser: Keith Eckworth. Guest Speaker Gift Organiser: Marilyn Laing. Roll Caller: Arch MacNeilage. Lucky Door Prizes: Phillippa Carne. Birthdays: Marie Good.

NOTICE BOARD

Happy Birthday

Helen Brown, Phillipa Carne, Sue Eckworth, Dawn McGreal, Merv Andrews, Roger Ball, Jim Walker. March

CAFÉ GROUP: Tuesday 31 March, 11.30 a.m. at Rendezvous Restaurant, Summerhill. Enquiries to Lorrene 027 335 7217.

NZ QUIZ Answer on Page 4.

SIR ROGER LEIGHTON HALL KNZM QSO was born in 1939 in Woodford, Essex, England. He is one of NZ's most successful playwrights, best known for comedies characterised by social criticism and pathos. Roger Hall emigrated to NZ in 1957. He has more than 40 plays to his credit and has won many awards. He has written musicals, pantomimes, radio dramas, books and plays for children. He wrote more than 70 sitcom episodes for TV, from Gliding On to Spin Doctors, and had two series of the

comedy Conjugal Rites made and screened in the UK. Hall’s latest play is Winding Up which is showing in Palmerston North 23 May to 28 June 2020. His autobiography, Bums on Seats, was published by Penguin Books in 1998.

• Name Roger Hall’s first two, most widely known, plays.

WAIRARAPA TRIP: Wednesday 15 April.

This has been CANCELLED.

AGM 3 March

2020

Left: Dave Marshall, Life Member; Marilyn Laing (President); Sue Eckworth (Secretary).

Right: Changeover of Presidents—Marilyn Laing & Dean Halford.

SUBSCRIPTION. Now due: $25 p.a. or $35 p.a. if you receive the newsletter by post. Please pay by direct credit to the Club bank account or by cheque or cash in an envelope with your name & “Sub” on it to the Treasurer at the next meeting. Thank you.

LUNCH VENUES

Note them now ...

MIDWINTER 7 July Golden Time Restaurant

CHRISTMAS 9 December Wharerata, Massey University

CORONAVIRUS. Please read the President’s message accompanying this Newsletter. The Committee is monitoring the situation. You will receive updates on our programmed activities.

Quote: ‘Believe you can and you’re halfway there.’ Theodore Roosevelt.

THINKING CAPS ON …

Two fathers took their sons fishing. Each man and son caught one fish, but when they returned to camp there were only three fish. How could this be? (None of the fish were eaten, lost, or thrown back.)

Jim’s Jests More common misconceptions about food and exercise...

Q1: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?

A: No, not at all. Wine is made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine. That means they take the water out of the fruity bit so you get even more of the goodness that way.

Beer is also made out of grain. Bottoms up!

Q2: Is chocolate bad for me?

A: Are you crazy? Hello cocoa beans! Another vegetable! It's the best feel-good food around!

Q3: Is swimming good for your figure?

A: If swimming is good for your figure, explain whales to me.

Laugh with Lorrene

Yesterday I had an appointment to see the urologist for a prostate exam. I was a bit on edge because all my friends have gone under the knife. The waiting room was filled with patients. The receptionist was a large unfriendly woman who looked like a Sumo wrestler. I gave her my name and, in a very LOUD voice, she said, ‘You want to see the doctor about impotence, right?’ All the patients in the waiting room snapped their heads around to look at me, a now very embarrassed man. But I recovered quickly and in an equally loud voice replied, ‘No, I’ve come to inquire about a sex change operation, but I don’t want the same doctor that did yours.’ The room erupted in applause! Moral: Don’t mess with old retired guys.

CAR RALLY, 19 FEB 2020

President Marilyn Laing with winning teams: 1st Top right: Anne & Dean Halford, Jeanette Street. 2nd Bottom left: Sandra Pedersen, Rae Nicholls, Jenny Hunt, Donna Brady. 3rd Bottom right: Judy Mabey, Lorrene Langer, Val Morrison.

COMBINED CLUBS WEB SITE www.sema4manawatu.com is run by Richard Scott (Fitzherbert Rebus Club) for the 15 clubs in our local area. There you can find news-letters, information and links to other relevant web sites.

Thanks to Property Brokers Real Estate for sponsoring our newsletter. If you want information about the property market, please give Andrea O’Donnell a call on 351 2825.

REBUS NZ INC. Web site rebus.nz for newsletters, club news, travel insur-ance information, events, official documents.

Good health & best wishes Dean Halford

Regent on Broadway Book at EventTicketingCentre at the Regent or email bookings@regent.co.nz

The Ten Tenors. Thu 7 May 7.30 p.m. Adult $89—$129.

Sleeping Beauty—Moscow Ballet La Classique. Sat 16 May 7.30 p.m. Senior $70.

Centrepoint Theatre Performances Tue, Wed 6.30 p.m. Thu, Fri, Sat 7.30 p.m. Sun 4 p.m.

Bookings 354 5740 or at Box Office 280 Church St, PN or email hello@centrepoint.co.nz Potted Potter. Sat 29 February—Sun 5 April. Senior $37 (show only). Winding Up by Roger Hall. Sat 23 May to Sun 28 June. Senior $37 (show only).

Operatunity Life Church, 590 Featherston St. Bookings 0508 266 237 or bookings@operatunity.co.nz

Tribute to Glenn Miller and the Big Band Era. Wed 25 March, 11 a.m. $35 pp incl lunch ($32 pp group 5+).

Globe Theatre Bookings 06 351 4409 or www.globetheatre.co.nz

Summer Sounds Festival. January-March 2020 . Check web site for dates, players & prices.

Andrea O’Donnell Residential Sales Consultant Palmerston North 06 351 2825 , 027 483 4211 realestateandrea.co.nz

Property Brokers 240 Broadway Ave Palmerston North propertybrokers.co.nz

PUZZLE ANSWER:

There were only three people: The son, his father, and his grandfather.

Last month’s matrix puzzle: E-mail dean.halford@xtra.co.nz if you would like the full solution.

NZ QUIZ Answer: Glide Time (1976) & Middle Age Spread (1977) which won the Laurence Olivier Award Comedy of the Year 1978.

CHATSWOOD COUNTRY

GARDENS, KAIRANGA

11 MARCH 2020