WOODVILLE & DISTRICT

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 151, 27 May 1938, Page 8

WOODVILLE & DISTRICT

JOCKEY CLUB’S PROG@,ESS. WOODVILLE; May 27. With the purchase of two acres of land, formerly the property of Mr T. H. Lowry, the Woodville Jockey Club has advanced another step to what is Eventually expected tq be the provision of "another outlet from the course. At the present time the whole of the race traffic has to use the one outlet to reach the main route to and from the township but, with the additional land, there is provided a frontage to Lowry Road, the property acquired being behind the caretaker’s house and beside that of Mr Fred Davis. Stables are situated on the two acres, having seven loose-boxes, feed rooms, boys’ quarters, etc., and the buildings are in good order. At the present time they are rented by Mr Davis. The stables brine into the ownership of the club traditions which will long live for this course, for it was here that Desert Gold was trained for Mr Lowry by Mr Davis. Previously Mr Lowry trained at Greenmeadows, but the excellence of the Woodville course for constant work by the horses prompted his decision to make the change, and Mr Davis took up his residence in Woodville as the outcome of that decision. The change was made during the War and the eventual ownership of the section by the club brings into vet closer association 'with the club itself the memories of Desert Gold and other widely known horses which have passed through these stables. BOROUGH IMPROVEMENTS. An inspection of Fountaine Square has been carried out by the reserves committee of the Woodville Borough Council, but no decision as to improvements can be arrived at until the next meeting of the Borough Council, falling early next month. The reserves committee was deputed to inspect the Square with' the object of reporting on its improvement, o,ii£ of the main items being the removal or not of the hedge which runs round it. Another matter which is to be discussed at the coming meeting of the Borough Council is street maintenance generally and a report is to be placed before the council in that regard also, in this instance from the works and finance committee.

SETTLERS FAREWELLED. Ngauapurua settlers recently farewelled Mr and Mrs S. Aanensen, who are leaving the district. There was a very, large gathering. Mi 1 J. Hanray, on behalf of the residents, paid a glowing tribute to the services of the guests. Mr Aanansen had given valuable assistance to the dairy factory, especially when during the dry summer it became short of water. Mrs Aanensen had been a very useful member of the Women’s Institute, and she would be much missed. During their eight years’ residence at Ngawapurua, Mr and Mrs Aanensen had undoubtedly become very popular. The speaker asked their acceptance of a beautiful . chiming clock, Mr Aanensen returned thanks for the many good wishes extended to Mrs Aanensen and himself, and also for the handsome gift. Dance music was supplied by Mrs L. Williams, while extras were played by Miss Margaret Bonny, Mrs J. McPeak and Mr L. Spellman. Two Monte Carlo dances were won by Miss M. Torrey and Mr Davenport, and Miss Olwyn Williams and Mr D. Gunn. Mr G. Isakson performed the duties of M. The ladies’ committee provided supper. BENEFIT FOOTBALL MATCH. A benefit football match will be played at Woodville on Saturday between the junior team and a Sanson team. The proceeds will be in aid of Woodville players who have been injured lately. Amongst the latter is Mr J. Burlace, who fractured his leg during the match with Jackeytown. The Woodville team will comprise: W Burlace F. Ansin, R. Smith, Orr, E McNeil, S. G. Bolton, Tait, K. Walker, L. Stewart, W. Giles, J. McKinlay, L. Pilcher, E. Maclean, H. Collins, J. Bryson. P. Rivers. HOCKEY COMPETITIONS.

Tlie Woodville A hockey team and Hastwell will meet on the local ground to-morrow. The Woodville team will be: D. Harris, B. Walker,' S. Worboys, R. Leach, C. Leach, W. Wolfbauer, E. Beale, J. Beale, S. Orme, P. .Burlace, K. Strand (captain). Reserves: A. Walker, D. Bruere, B. Seeker. It is expected that Woodville will have a number of representatives in the fixture between Bush and Wairarapa, which is to take place shortly. Tabulated results of the games so far played are:— P. W. L. D.Pts.

SOCIAL FUNCTIONS. The weekly cards gathering at Ngawapurua was well attended. The competition was won by Miss M. Singers, Miss C. Knapp, being second and Mr F. Ansin third. The dance music was supplied by Mrs L. Williams ancUMiss M Bonny, Miss Cranfield, Miss C. Knapp and Mrs J. McPeak providing extras. Mr Isakson was M.C. Miss D. O’Hagan was the guest ot the Papatawa Basketball Club at an evening function, Alusic for dancing was supplied by Mrs 0 Hagan, O’Hagan and Mr L. Spelman. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr P Teague, and items were contributed by Miss Martin (songs), and Misses B. Golder and D. Dickm (Highland fling). After supper, Miss o’Hagan who is shortly to be married, was asked to accept the various gifts. Among them was a pair of crystal vases from the Basketball Club. Thanks were extended to the donors by Mr H. Stratford, on behalf of Miss O’Hagan and himself. ' The Papatawa Women’s Institute tendered a kitchen tea to Miss May Torrey. There was an excellent attendance of members and friends. The programme included games, competitions, and musical items. A competition was won by Mrs S. Sandbrook, and songs were contributed by Miss Mai tin, the accompaniments being played by Mrs J. S. Nelson. Mrs E. Martin wished Miss Torrey a happy future and-asked her to accept the many gifts that had been brought for her. Miss Torrey made suitable response. CYCLE ROAD RACE.

A cycle road race will be held by the Woodville Amateur Athletic - Club on Saturday. The route will be from the Woodville Post Office to Tahoraite and back The riders and their handicaps are: —R. Miller, R. Bird, C. Leach, R. Leach, F. Wilson, E. Redwood, all scratch; J. Treader arid A. Walker, 1} min; W. Adams, R. Wilson and L. Pearce, all 2imin; C. Oliver, S'. Martin 4min; Cullen and A. Matson, 6 min: H Richards and J. Beale, Bmin; N. Adams and D. Walther, lOmin. PERSONAL. Miss M. Nelson, who has been on a visit to the Southland district; has returned to Papatawa. Mr O. Rivers, of Papatawa, is an inmate of the Dannevirke Hospital. Captain W. Melville, of, Wanganui, is on a visit to P apata BASKETBALL MATCH. In a basketball match at Pahiatua,

the Papatawa team won by 17 points to 2. GENERAL ITEMS. The applications for renewal of drivers’ licenses have been somewhat slow in the Woodville Borough this year, and to\date only about 30 have been issued. The total number, judging by those issued last year, will be in the vicinity of 200. The contractor for the construction of the ramp at the railway crossing on the Palmerston North side of Woodville ...now lias the piles in position on the Woodville side of' the railway line, and these will eventually carry the roadway. Previously the concrete piles had been sunk only on the Gorge side of the line, but this morning the boxing round those on the other side of the rails was being stripped away. A railway siding is now being put in on the Woodville side of the Gorge, above the roadway, where new works are being instituted by private enterprise, and the spoil taken from this point is being used in ballasting the railway line in tile Daiinevirke area. The ballast is not in such quantities that special trains are used, but is being transported as the opportunity occurs in the normal course of the train runnings. Mr J. B. Mclntyre, who has been transferred to the post of shift clerk at the Woodville railway station, commenced liis new duties to-day.

PAHIATUA. GENERAL. PAHIATUA, May 27. The Literary and Debating Society has been re-formed, Mr J. W. Sturton being elected president and appointed secretary and treasurer. The meeting placed on record appreciation of the services of Mr J. A. Walsh, a former president of the society. The Pahiatua County Council has decided to purchase a new power grader. Mr J. G. Chambers, a well-known vocalist and veteran bowler, celebrated his 83rd birthday on Thursday and was entertained at dinner by a number of friends. In his younger days, Mr Chambers was a prominent athlete and very prominent in musical life, both at Home and in New Zealand. Mrs F. Barnett, of Tiraumea Road, Pahiatua, is visiting her son in the Te Aroha district. PERSONAL.

Dr D. M. McDiarmid, M.8.E., 8.A., director-designate of the United Presbyterian Missions of New Zealand, is visiting Pahiatua as the guest of Rev. and Mrs A. A. Armstrong. Dr MeDiarmid’s visit to the district pertains to the activities of the home mission station at Pongaroa, where he was tendered a reception. Dr McDiarmid contributed great service in the Sudan, and in recognition of this the State bestowed on him 'the M.B.E. honour. Misses P. Compton and I. McLeod, of Hastings, are the guests of Mrs G. Eddie, of Makomako. GOLF CLUB. A one-club competition was held on the local golf links, the A division being' won by L. T. Russell and the B division by W. A. Carthew, both returning 76. A mixed foursome lvas won by L. T. Russell and Miss Wilton. Ladies’ games.—A Stableford competition will be played for A, B and C grades. The draw for the A and B grades is as follows Miss Junker and Mrs Crewe, Miss Wilton and Miss B. Boyd, Miss Shekleton and Miss J. Rutherford, Mrs Donald and Mrs Judd, Mrs Strachan and Mrs Russell, Mrs Morgan and Mrs Eglinton, Miss K. Dick and Mrs Darley, Miss Raleigh and Mrs Siddells. TO-MORROW’S RUGBY. The following players will represent Mangatainoka third grade footballers against Nireaha at Nireaha to-mor-row : —Fulton, Tait, Bicknell, McDougall (3), Howell, Dick, Iverrison, Gunn, Henderson, N. Scales,' Reichenbach, Swanney, Cheekley. Reserves, J. Scales. Gilliard, Ginnane.

FARM LABOUR. In connection with the shortage of farm labour, the Minister of Labour has replied as follows to the Farmers’ Union: ‘‘l have received your letter of May 9, and am concerned to learn of the harmful effects on the health of women and children which the shortage of farm labour is alleged to be indirectly producing in your district. However, I am able to advise that farm labour can be supplied upon 1 application to the State placement officer, the only ruling condition being observance of the Agricultural Workers Act. If you will advise me just where the particular vacancies exist I will endeavour to have them filled with all despatch.” INSTITUTE BIRTHDAY. Mrs T. Clarke presided over the birthday celebration of the Pahiatua Women’s Institute. Airs J. D. C. Crewe presented Mrs Clarke with a spray of roses and maidenhair fern which had been made by Mrs A. A. Vaughan. Mrs J. D. Thomson, who won the points prize for last year’s competitions, was presented with a beautiful crystal vase dontaed by Mrs E. Baden Watson. - A competition was won by Airs K. Kensington, Mrs Vaughan obtaining second prize,. The ceremony of lighting the candles on the cake was performed by Airs Clarke, Mrs H. Paterson blew the lights out, and Airs J. D. C. Crewe cut the first slice. Afternoon tea was served by Airs C. Carrad and the Alisses A. -and R. Henderson, after which a one-act play, produced by Mrs T. Clarke, was presented by the following members of the Drama Circle: Mrs H. Mackley, Miss I. Ruskell, Airs T. Clarke, Airs W. A. Carthew and Airs Vincent. A bring and buy stall netted £2 10s 4d, while the door collection amounted to £1 2s 6d. Those who contributed musical items were Mrs B. Watson, Airs A. Wyllie, and Aliss D--Junker. Thanks were extended to Airs A. Bentlev and Airs E. Etz who had prepared the birthday cake. The adjoining institutes of Mangamutu, Hamua, Koriini, Mangatainoka, Makomako, Woodville and Martinborough were represented, and congratulated Pahiatua on attaining its twelfth birthday. A telegram containing good wishes was received from the Ngawapurua Institute. Mrs Jennings (Makuri) forwarded' a congratulatory message. FUNCTION AT MAKOMAKO.

In honour of her approaching marriage to Mr C. Clark, Miss G. Angove was entertained at a largely attended function at Makomako. The hostesses were Alesdames W. F. Day and Ebbett, who had decorated the liall very tastefully. A programme of competitions and items was presented, songs being contributed by Mrs F. Ebbett; recitations, Aliss A. Sargent, Masters Welby and Donald McMurtrie; monologues, -Mrs A. WS’lie. Accompaniments were played by Miss V. Hampton, and Miss J. ! Ebbett, the latter also contributing pianoforte solos. Competitions were won by Miss F. Angove, Miss AlcLeod and Miss G. Clark. Mrs Day called upon Miss Angove to open a large number of parcels, and on arising to comply, the guest was presented with a posy by Aliss Ebbett, with the good wishes of the Tennis Club. Miss Angove was presented by Miss Clark-with a novelty bouquet of clothes pegs.

Miss Angove thanked those present for their good wishes and gifts. WESLEY BICENTENARY. A special service of thanksgiving was conducted in the Pahiatua Methodist Church, the clergy of the town uniting in witness to the widespread effect of John Wesley’s life and work. There was a crowded church. A united choir took part, and Mrs W. A. Carthew was the organist. A generous offertory was received towards the early introduction of the new Methodist hymn book. After the Doxology, Mr A. Gardner, of Mangamutu, the oldest member, unveiled an 1825 print of Wesley, and Rev. W. E. Moore offered a prayer of dedication. Addresses were delivered by Mr Moore and Rev. A. A. Armstrong. Rev. H. Wilson and Captain Kearse also took part. DRUIDS’ LODGE. P.A. Bro. G. H. Brown presided over a -meeting of the Druids’ Lodge. The secretary (Bro. J. E. Macdonald) tendered his resignation. This was held over after much consideration. It was decided to try to revive the Friendly Societies’ Council, and the secretary was instructed to write to sister lodges and the Fire Brigade on tho matter.

Woodville A ... 2 2 0 0 4 Hastwell ... 2 2 0 0 . 4 Woodville B ... S 1 2 0 2 Pahiatua A ... 3 1 2 0 2 Pahiatua B ... ... 2 0 2 0 0