Ashhurst

Manawatu Times, Volume 59, Issue 248, 24 October 1934, Page 9

Ashhurst

From Our Own Correspondent. Favoured wltlFideal conditions tho official opening of the Ashhurst Tennis Club attracted a largo number of enthusiasts, including visitors from the Poliangina and Bunnythorpe clubs. The president, Mr. W. N. Brewer, in declaring tho courts open for play, expressed pleasure at the number of new members coming forward and with the standard of play definitely improving, he was looking forward to linking up with the association next year. The club captain, Mr. R. Potts, maintained a good control over the games and was largely responsible for the success of the afternoon. Afternoon tea was served by tho ladies’ committee. In perfect weather the opening- day of the Ashhurst Croquet Club was held on Monday, an enjoyable afternoon being spent in various competitions. The president, Mrs. W: N. Brewer, in declaring the greens open for play, asked Mrs. H. B. Goertz to drive the first ball through the hoop. Competitions were won by Mrs. Parkes (Palmerston North), ladder; Mrs. J. H. Sumner, Aunt Sally; Mrs. F. A. Dunstall, angles; Mrs. H. Fenwick, French; Mrs. K. D. Davis, golf. Rifle Shooting. Tho Ashhurst Defence Rifle Club held a sweepstake meeting on Rabom- Day, 25 competitors taking part, including three ladies. Weather conditions were very good, the light being very steady, while a light, wind did not effect the shooting except at tho GOO yards where cqgeful watching was necessary. Tho first two places in the aggregate were a triumph for veterans W. G. Romley and W. Algie who shot consistently throughout and deserved to win. The ladies also showed that they could take their share of the prize list. Details were as follow: 200 yards.—W. Algie 33, R. Matthews 33, AV. G. Romley 33, R. A. Jones 33, J. McDonell 33, R. Algio 33, C. Turner 33, Mrs. R. A. Jones 33. 300 yards.—R. Algie 33, W. Romley 33, C. Turner 33, W. Algie 33, .Miss A. Foot 33, F. Dunstall 33, R. Romley 32, W. Brewer 32. 500 yards.—K. Romley 34, W. Algie 34, W. G. Romley 31, A. Bruce 34, R. Matthews 34, Miss A. Foot 34, G. Taylor 34. 600 yards.—AV. G. Romley 32J, R. A. Jones 32, R. Matthews 32, C. Thomson 31i, A. Bruce 301, R. Romley 30, W. Algie 30. Handicap aggregate.—W. G. Romley 132 R AV. Algio 130, R. Matthews 12S, R. Algie 1261. Championship aggregates (off rifle). —AV. G. Romley 122, AV. Algie 121, R. A, Jones 120, K. Romley 119, R. Algie 11S. The following are detailed scores off the rifle at 200, 300, 500 and 600 yards:—AV. G. Romley 33, 28, 32, 29—122; AV. Algie 31, 30, 33, 27—121; R. A. Jones 32, 28, 30, 30—120; Iv. Romley 30, 30, 32, 27—119; R. Algie 31, 31, 29, 27—118; R. Matthews 31, 25, 32, 25— 116; J. .Searle 30, 29, 29, 27 115; It. Romley 29, 26, 31, 27—113; J. McDonnell 31, 26, 31, 25—113; C. Turner 29, 31, 27, 24—111; C. Thomson 30, 25, 28, 27 —110; A. Bruce 29, 18, 31, 27—105; H. Bristow 29, 27, 23, 23—102; F. Short 28, 23, 24, 19—94; Miss A. Foot 19, 2S. 31, 15— 93; Mrs. R. A. Jones 25, 22, 22, 20—S7; D. McCrae 26, 20, 24, 13—83; Miss D. Foot 12, 13, 15, 19—50. Throe ranges only.—G. Taylor 30, 25, 32 —B7; C. Ralph 24, 20, 18—62. Two ranges only.—AV Brewer 29, 28— 67; F. Dunstall 23, 28—51; N„ McKenzie 23, 22—45. The Ashhurst Defence Rifle Club held the usual weekly shoots last week, good weather conditions prevailing with the exception of light rain showers on the AVednesday. J. Searle registered a possible 35 at the second shoot which is the first recorded on the range. Detailed scores were as follow:—It. A. Jones 32, 32 —64; C. Thomson 29, 33—62; J. Searle 26, 35—61; S. Belk 29, 32—61; K. Romley 31, 29—60; A. Bruce 29, 30—59;- C. Turner 30, 29—59; AV. G. Romley 27, 29—56; D. McCrae 30, 26 —56; J. McDonell 27, 28—55; R. Romley 2S, 26—54; R. Matthews 2S, 26 —54; N. McKenzie 26, 24—50; C. Ralph 30,