WOODVILLE & DISTRICT

Manawatu Standard, Volume LIX, Issue 265, 9 October 1939, Page 8

WOODVILLE & DISTRICT

RACECOURSE PROPERTY. The Woodville racecourse is now in splendid condition with the spring growth, and at a recent meeting o! the stewards, when the president (Mr M. O. Grainger) presided, it was reported that 232 ewes were being carried.' At that time 238 lambs had been docked and there were more to attend to later. 11 was also stated that there were 17 horses in work, and and the plough track was being brought into order again after being rolled down for the winter. The stewards, after a trial, decided to engage a Woodville man for the provision of a public address system. It was also decided to call tenders lor the privileges of the publican’s booth and the catering on an alternative basis, either as a lump sum or according to the totalisator turnover. Soldiers in uniform are to be admitted free.

LIGHT FALL. OF RAIN. Light rain fell in Woodville over the week-end, a shower being experienced late yesterday afternoon, and a further fall in the evening. The fall was not heavy enough nor long enough, however, to give a lasting benefit, although gardens and pastures were freshened to a degree. Sunshine was experienced this morning.

BADMINTON CLUB. The Badminton Club closed its season on Saturday, when a hidden number tourney was held in the. afternoon and a dance in the evening. The arrangements at both functions allowed no hitch to occur and the work of Mr E. Stitt and his helpers in this connection was deserving of commendation. The tourney, which was held in the Drill Hill, was won by Mr L. Stewart with 37 points. The dance at the Oddfellows’ Hall in the evening attracted visitors in large numbers, making the function a fitting climax to a successful season. The trophies won during the year were presented by the Mayor (Mr R. R. Johnston), who, accompanied by the Mayoress, paid a short visit to the dance for this purpose. Mr and Mrs Johnston had donated trophies for competition. Winners of the cups were as follow: Men’s singles champion, W. J. Goodwin. Women’s singles championship, Miss H. Smith. Johnston Trophy (men), G. S. Bolton; Johnston Trophy (women), Miss K. Ware. "Women’s handicap doubles, Mrs E. Wilson and Miss R. Grinlinton.

PHYSICAL FITNESS WEEK.

The combined sports meeting held at the Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon as a finale to Fitness Week attracted a good attendance of the public, who were treated to an excellent display of Rug'oy, physical drill, cycling and athletics. The primary and High School pupils entered into the spirit of the occasion with zest and their displays were noteworthy. A physical drill display to music by schoolgirls was a feature. The white and navy blue uniforms worn by the girls were the essence of smartness and this, combined with the precision of their movements, was responsible for a remarkable effect.

Seven-a-side schoolboy Rugby games provided their usual quota of thrills The cycling and athletic events were of a high standard, considering the earliness of the season. Cyclists from Pahiatua competed. Much credit is due to those responsible for the arrangements of the meeting. Results were as follow:

Seven-a-Sidc Rugby.—Five-stone division : Won by V. Leslie, I. Wright, G. Zimmerman, P. Redman, D. Hardy, A. Delehantv, F. Reed. Middleweights: T. Faulkner, H. McNeil, A. Hayes, M. Wiekes, T. Holland, E. Hammond, A. Krivan versus R. Peebles, D. Oxcnham, I. Krivan, A. Mitchell, I*. Faulkner, F. Hardy, B. Roche, 14—0. Senior grade: P. Brotherstone’s team beat J. Harding’s team, 6—3. Cycling.—Half-mile cycle handicap: W. Burlace, 55yds, 1; M. Vowell, 60 yds, 2; R. Wilson, 45yds, 3. Teams race: Pahiatua (IL Miller, lv. Burr, W. Adams, R. Wilson) 1; Woodville (M. Vowell, R. Vowell, Mf. Burlace, R. Walthers) 2. Athletics.—7s yards dash: Cairns 1, Miller 2, Court 3. 440 yards relay: High School (Walker, Harding, Fulton, Seed) 1; Athletic Club 2, Cyclists 3.

PERSONAL. Mrs W. Fairbairn returned to her home in Wellington yesterday after visiting , her mother, Mrs Burlace. Mrs R. C. Tennent, of Woodville, is visiting Wellington for the wedding of her grandson, Mr Wybrants Olphert, and Miss Heather Horrax.