PERSONALITIES

Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7297, 6 August 1930, Page 6

PERSONALITIES

A MAN OF THE TUBE. Eoley E, Hatch, horn in Mastcrton hut domiciled in Palmerston North lor some years past, is a prominent personality in racing circles. Tor many years ho was one of the most successful jockeys in the Dominioin on one occasion heading the list of winning jockeys with eighty-four successes. When he retired from the saddle, Eoley followed in the wake oi many other successful riders and established himself as a trainer. His stables at Awapuni have housed many turi speedsters, and this year he had both good and bad luck with Hymestrason, which after winning two big events over .the .sticks in Wellington .and showing promise for bigger things at Christchurch next week, met with an accident which ended his career. Besides trainng horses E.H. has shown that lie is a wise guide for budding horsemen, among his recent successes in this direction being Tommy Green and Keith Voitre. Eoley does not confine himself altogether to matters of the turf. Ho also takes a very keen interest in Eugby football and participates in the administration of the local boxing association.

Miss Myrtle Guy has returned from a visit to Tc Awamutu. Mr H. Stewart, of Kiwitca, is at present the guest of his niccc, Mrs Albert Calliugbain. Mr T. Wriglcy, Apia, Samoa, was yesterday welcomed as a visitor to the Palmerston North Lunch Club. Miss May Miles was a visitor to Staawa-y over tho week-end having motored from Eketahuna to see her sister, Mrs Archie Marshall. Mr T. Hobson, of Levin, who is away on a visit to the Old World, was elected unopposed as president of the Horowhernia A. and P. Association at the annual meeting last week. At yesterday's meeting of the Mako rua Drainage Board, Mr H. Akers, who recently underwent an operation was granted leave of absence. Members were pleased to hear that their fellow boardman was progressing satisfactorily. The friends of Mr T. Jefferies will be delighted to learn that after sixteen weeks in a private hospital it Palmerston North where he has been subjected to several severe operations his condition is now showing much improvement. It is hoped that during the week Mr Jefferies will bo allowed out of bed for a short time daily.