Foxton

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 7192, 26 June 1933, Page 10

Foxton

From Our Own Correspondent. Fog Hampers Shipping Tho M.V. Foxton, with cargo from Lyttelton direct, arrived off the bar on Thursday evening, but owing to a thick fog which obscured the harbour lights, tho vessel was compelled toremain at anchor until Friday morning. The Foxton Anally berthed at about 10 a.m. During tho recent spell of frosty weather a considerable amount of dense fog has enveloped the coast line in the mornings and evenings. On Tuesday morning tho Huanui, outward bound for Greymouth, was compelled to anchor in the river at Manawatu heads for somo considerable time before being able to cross the car. The fog was so dense along the coast on that occasion that the pilot (Captain A. Nelson), who had earlier gone over the bar to take soundings in his launch, was compelled to remain outside t.ie entrance for over an hour before being able to return. Ladies’ Golf On tho Herrington links on Wednesday afternoon tho various competitions which were held were won as follow: Senior stroke handicap: Miss Z. Easton 1, Miss N. Robinson 2, Miss Wanklyn 3. Junior stroke: Miss Wright 1, Mrs Noel Robinson 2. Silver grade, L.G.TJ. medal: Miss N. Robinson 1, Miss Wanklyn 2. Bronze grade: Miss A Easton 1. New Rugby Club Formed As the result of a meeting of school old boys, it was decided to form an Old Boys’ Rugby Football Club for the purpose of arranging Wednesday afternoon matches. Tho following officers were elected: —Patron, Mr G. F. Smith; president, Mr D. Christie; vicepresidents, Messrs W. Neville, R. Heppner, F. Robinson, D. Lllwood, J. Simpson, Podmoro and S. Matt.ir, chairman, Mr. V. Rand; club captain, Mr K. Coley; vice-captain, Mr J. Alexander; committee, Messrs Allan Baird, G. Alexander, V. Rand, Iv. Coley, Haydock, Neville and Podmore; secretary, *Mr S. Ell wood. Tho club played its first match on Wednesday afternoon, when at. Easton park they met. and defeated High School by 21