WOODVILLE.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LI, Issue 94, 21 March 1931, Page 14

WOODVILLE.

WOODVILLE. March 19, The euchre party and dance, held in the Foresters’ Hall, Woodville, on luesday evening, proved a most enjoyable function. The attendance iva- large, and included visitors from the surrounding districts, The floor was in excellent order, and dancing was kept merrily going until the early hours of the morning. A very tasty supper was provided. The results of the euchre were a 5 follow Ladies: Mrs Hayes (Riverbank) 1, Mrs Gallon 2. Men’s: P. Martin 1, Mr Schroder 2. . Woodville was in total darkness lor an hour cn Tuesday night, so far as tnc streets and electrically-lighted residences are concerned owing to a failure in the electric power system. Fhe fault was attributed to the Public Works Department. A good deal cf inconvenience was occasioned by the power going off, but the situation was accepted philosophically, and candles and lamp s were called into reqiusition. At the railway picnic the proceedings were enlivened by music by the Railway Band, which was assisted by visiting players. The playing , of the band was favourably commented upon by all. The results of the adult sports were as follow: —ihree legged race (over 16 years), lady and gentleman: Mis- Carm and F. de Malinanche 1, Mrs Croskery and Mr Hurley 2. _ Single ladies race (over 16 years): Miss it. Johnston 1, Miss J. Anderson 2. Tbread-the-nccdle race: Mrs B. Johnson and M. Gillespie 1, Mrs McCool and R. Jones 2. Married railwayladies’ race: Mrs Croskery 1, Mrs McCarthy and Mrs B. Johnston (dead heat) 2. Wheelbarrow race (lady and gent) : Miss I. Anderson and McKubre 1, Mr and Mrs Brvsou 2. Chain stepping (men) ; Stone I. 'B. Johnson 2. C'hain-stcppnig sweepstake: J. Berkahn 1 and 2. Woodville railv, av handicap and P. G. Burlace cup: R. E. Jones 1, E. J. Single 2. Won on the tape. Chain-stepping (ladies) : Miss R. Murray 1, Mrs C. G. Wright 2. Boot race: F. de Malrnanche 1, W. Gilmore 2 Donkey race: J. Bryson and L. McKubre 1, It.’ Jones and 'A. Murray 2. Ladies nail- | driving: Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs McCool 2. The school sports were held on Wednesday at the Recreation ground. The weather was fine and there was a larg-c attendance of the public. A very enjoyable afternoon was spent. ’1 he sports committee, consisting cf the school staff, wish to thank Mr J. Sullivan for a donation of £l, Mr Turnbull for 10s 6d and Mr Hustwick for two trophies. They also extend their thanks to Messrs Turnbull, Galbraith and Co., and Mrs McCormack for providing articles necessary for the afternoon’s sport. A cup has been generously offered by Mr J. Sullivan for an annual road race; the winner to receive the Sullivan gold medal. The following are the resultsßoys under 6 years: D. Jones 1, J. Cartridge 2. Boys I uudc-r 7: J. Fannin 1, X. Gray 2. Junior boys, primary, 75 yards championship: T. Walker 1, It. Leach 2, R. Johnston 3. Senior boys, primary, 100 yards championship : C. W tight 1, J. Richards 2, B. Vowell 3. Boys’ High School handicap, 100 yards: R. Court 1, F. Blatchford 2, F. Shearman 3. Girls, under 3 years, 50 yards: Wail 1, M. Jensen 2, F. McKay 3. Girls under 9, 50 yards: M. Hares 1, J. Dunstall 2, ,W. Scott 3. Girls under 6: A.Mclntosh 1, M. McKinlay 2, D. Peebles 3. Girls under 7: T. Bird 1, E. Kemp 2, S. Warnock 3. Girls’ primary championship: K. Ware 1, I. Mclntosh 2, L. Walker 3. Girls’ high school handicap: I. Graham 7, G. Blatchford 2, J. Russell 3. Boys under S: R. Scorrar 1, D. Mclntosh 2. R. Steele 3. Boys under 9: A. Jones 1, O. Williams 2, D. Vogt 3. Boys under 10: O. Williams 1, F. Dunstall 2, E. Steele 3. Girls tinder 10: J. Boyd 1, B. Clark 2, S. Anderson 3. Girls under 11: E. Kopke 1, C. Knapp 2, A. Walter 3. Girls under 12: Z. Mclntosh 1, X. Orme 2, M. Spackman 3. Girls under 13: J. Russell 1, R. Richards 2. E. Offwood 3. Girls under 14: R. Hcavcy 1, M. Ruddick 2, E. Offwood 3. Girls under 15: H. Hares 1, E. Offwood 2, J. Russell 3. Girls’ junior slow' bicycle race: M. Spackman. Girls’ senior slow bicycle race: J. Russell. Boys under 11: A. Sinclair 1, B. Williams 2, B. Wright 3. Bovs under 12: R. Loach 1, 1. Walker 2, B. ’ Stanaborough 3. Boys under 13: B. Lyon 1, R. Nowell 2, K. Forbes 3. Boys

under 15: H. Dazeil 1. C. Vowell 2, J. Richards 3. Junior boys’ slow bicycle race: R. Leach 1, I. Skinner 2. Senior boys’ slow bievcle race: F. Shearman 1, W. Hughes 2, R. Hutching 3. Primer tyre race: P. Grant 1, B. Fulton 2, D. Jones 3. Boys’ High School handicap: F. Blatchford 1, F. Shearman 2. B. Court 3. Egg and spoon race: X. Gilbert 1, G. Cann 2, M. Patterson 3. High School mile handicap: F. Blatchford 1, B. Court 2, C. Vowell 3. Skipping race, under 10: Z. Mclntosh 1, H. Hares 2, M. Spackman 3. Junior boys’ sack race: R. McNeil 1, A. Cann 2, H. McLean 3., Junior girls’ sacks race: P. Hildreth 1, J. Alexander 2, G. Cann 3. Senior girls’ Eack race: J. Gilbert 1, E. (Jffwood 2, J. Russell 3. Primary school 880 yards handicap: B. Wright 1, B. Stanborough 2, R. Vowell 3. Egg and spoon race (senior): I. Graham 1, Si. Herion 2, E. Offwood 3. Girls’ skipping, under 11: J. Retter 1, K. Kcnnerlev 2, S. Anderson 3. Skipping (13 years and over): O. Williams 1, F. Jones 2, A. Bonny 13. Bovs’ intermediate sack race: R. Scorrar 1, N. Russell 2. A. Hildreth 3. Senior boys’ Eack race: M. Oliver 1. E. Pickering 2, T. Vogt 3. School handicap (open): F. Blatchford 1, B. Court 2, C. Vowell 3. Points for Herbert Smith Banner.—Whippets (red) 109, Hustlers (blue) 107, Arrows .(green) 84, Ramblers J[orange) 56.