COUNTY CENTRES.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XLVI, Issue 10415, 5 June 1925, Page 7

COUNTY CENTRES.

(From Our Own Correspondents.) METHVEN. The first of the series of progressive euchre tournaments promoted by the combined Methven Ladies' Hockey Club and the Methven Cycling Club was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday. There was a large attendance, and between 90 and 100 players took part in the tournament. The prizes were a very handsome clock for the ladies and a brief bag for the gentlemen, and they were given by supporters of the clubs, who prefer to remain anonymous. The ladies' prize was won by Mrs A. Grieves after a play-off with Mrs B. Goodwin, while Mr W. J. Owen won the men's after playing off with Mr G. Hansen. Consolation prizes were awarded to Miss Belle Crooks and Mr H. E. Thompson. Dr D. C. Wright handed over the prizes to the winners, and in doing so thanked those present for the support they had given the two clubs. After a dainty supper had been enjoyed the haU was cleared for dancing, and in this over 50 couples participated. Music for the dance was supplied by Messrs Len Allred (piano) and Len Gray (violin). Extras'" 1 were played by Mrs Alex. Lawrence and Miss Mauger. Mr D. Anderson was M.C., while Messrs D. C. Wright and F. A. Anderson were joint secretaries. From a financial point of view the function was successful, and both clubs will benefit considerably.

PENDARVES. On Friday evening the Hall Committee held a progressive euchre taurnament. There was an attendance of about 80. including visitors from Dromore and Seafield. The chairman (Mr J. TV. Watson) moved a vote of thanks to Mr Jas. Lambie for his generosity in giving the six prizes for the winners that evening. The motion was carried. Mr A. P. Bruce controlled the games'. The ladies' first prize was won by Miss Daisy Watson with 126 points. Miss Rena Watson gaining second prize with 114 points, and Miss Ailsa Raulsin third prize with 112 points. The men's prizes were won by Mr L. Scott, 121 points, 1; Mr R. Baynes, 118 points, 2; Mr D. Shelley, 117 points, 3. After supper a dance was held, the music being contributed by Misses Esther King. Ethel Malcolm, Alma Watson, Ida Bruce, and Mr Eric Rankin.