WAVERLEY.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 30 October 1928, Page 6

WAVERLEY.

(From Our Own Correspondent)

RIFLE CLUB’S OPENING SHOOT. Beautiful weather favoured the Wav-i-iiiey ltifle Glib for tins opening shoot, which took place on Saturday afternoon, a large number of local members and visitors from Patea being present. The shooting comprised a match between teams representing the president and’ vice-president, and! the range used was the 500 yards, 10 shots' being fired. Tlie vice-president’s team proved themselves the viators -by 71 points. At the conclusion .the president welcomed tlie visitors, who in reply thanked the members of the Waverley oiub lor a most enjoyable afternoon. Tlie following are the- detailed scores:—* President’-s team, —A. S. Hone 38., P. Palmer 45, W. Alexander 37, R. Wills 46, A. Williams 43, Ei. Alulcahy 29, L. Johnston 27, B. Wa.terland 43, A. Lankshear 20, C. Christensen 34, P. AtcAlililan 40, P. Long 28. Vioe-Presiffent’s teairni.—D. Roots 48, W. Irvine 41, T. Johnston 40, W. Beer 40, D. Johnston 36, J. Houston 47, D. Walker 40, Hi Al&reer 41, V. Alartelletti 39, O. Goodwin 45, J. Hair 42, D. McGregor 42. Totals: President, 430; vice-president, 501. The next sh-oot will take place on November 10, when a -shield match has bei?ii arranged. CONCERT AT NGUTUWERA.

The local haill at Nigutuwera was well filled! on Friday evening, when the Wayeivey district members of the Plimket Society and friends gave a concert and sketch entitled “The Play’s the Tiling.” Weather conditions early in tlie evening were most unfavourable, but did) not hinder the public from attending, a good house being the result which was gratifying to the organisers. Musical items were given by Alesdaanes Tennant, D. Graves, Me Willi am, Aliss Belton and Air Orsman, while Airs Graves and All* J. Currie favoured Hie audience with elocutionary items. Aliss Bowles and Air Cowdell were the' accompanists. TJua chair was occupied by Rev. H. C. Stuart, who thanked those present for their support and the interest' takenju the concert. During tlie interval Air 11. G. Dickie, M.P., addressed the meeting and apologised for ’the error of hisi meeting and the concert haying been arranged for the same evening. He bnpod- that at some future date he would (have, an opportunity of addressing the electors of the district in the Ngutuwera Hall. ‘ After th© interval the play wais presented and performed with great credit to the local artists. A the dose of th© play Rev. E. Coles) thanked the. concert party anff -all who had helped to prepare the lialll for their willingness, and help, which had resulted in over £9 being taken, which was to be ’given towards the .purchase of a new organ for church services. Supper was partaken by the entertaineriFJ and the hall deared! for dancing, which was carried on until the /early hours of the morning.