Linton

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 159, 9 July 1935, Page 4

Linton

From Our Own Correspondent. The first meeting of the W.l.’s newlyformed garden circle was held at tho residence of tho convener, Mrs. Arthur Balcholar, on Wednesday. Those present were Mesdames McMahon. ,J. Lynuli, C. Terry, W. Gooch, E. Crawford, T. Lynch and Miss Young. Owing in lhe very rough day many ladies intending to attend wore absent. Plants and cuttings were exchanged and it. was decided that each member present plant several packets of seeds. Mis. Batchelar demonstrated the correct method of preparing seed boxes. A card party is to bo held at. Mrs. T. Lynch’s residence in the near future. A silver coin is to lie charged in raise a fund for the circle to be able to have a demonstrator or lecturer when required. A most instructive and enjoyable afternoon was brought -to a close with afternoon tea. A rose pruning demonstration is to be held at Mrs. Batchetar's residence before tho end of the present month. The Opiki school boys visited Linton School on Saturday to play a challenge match against the local team. Good play was put u)i by both sides but as the Opiki boys were the heavier team Linton boys suffered, defeat by -If) to nil. Mr. Whyte acted as referee. Mr. Aitchison conveyed the visitors and oil their beiialt rendered thanks for the kind hospitality extended to them. Master Non Beckett responded for his fellow players. Luncheon was served by Mr. Whyte and scholars. .Miss L. Irvine's friends will regret to hear she is confined t.o her bed with a bad attack of influenza. All wish her a speedy recovery. . Mrs. C. Terry was a week-end visitor to Longburn. A i ills match between Linton and AokauLere shot at Linton on Thursday last resulted in a win for the home team. Aokautere teams are mentioned first m the following scores: — Aokautere A: H. Hill 09, 09, 13S; A. Brill OS, 09,137; M. Kristersen 69, 07, lob; ■V Crowe 67, 70, 137; E. Baker 09, 09, 13S; F. Judd OS, 09, 137; L. Hastings 69, 6S, 137; A. Clausen 67, 64, 131; total, 10J1. Aokautere B: E. Atkinson 66, 67, 133; J. Woods 67, 65, 133; L. Craven 67, 69, 135; It. Brill 01, 65, 126; A. Hoperoft 6S, 08, 130; J. Smith 65, 66, 131; total, 793. Linton A: G. -Merrimau 69, 68, 137; J. Christensen 68, 67, 136; T. Romley 68, 6.', 137; it. Craw 67, 70, 137; L. Wilson 68, <O, 138; M. Craw 70, 67, 137; H. Rix G 9. 69, 138; S. Free 69, 6S, 137; total, 1097. Linton B: F. Haley 70, 69, 139; O. Batchelor 69, tiS, 137; 1). Mcßrcarty .0, 69, 138; M. ltix 69, 69, 138; M. Wilson Go, 06, 132; W. Crowe 66, 68, 131; total, 818. The weekly practice scores registered were as follow:—II. Mcßrcarty 67, 66, 133; G. Merrimau 09, 70, 139; 1,. Wilson 70 69 139; It. Craw 69, 68, 137; K. Shackleton ' 00, 03, 129; J. Christensen 09, 68, 13S- A. Wills 04, 63, 127; T. Romley Go 70 137; M. Langdon 63, 61, 129 W. Crowe 07 67, 134; O. Terry 65, 66, 131; It. Terry 60, 05, 120; It. Batchelar 67, 63, 132; At. Craw 68, 09, 137; L. Craw 69, G 7, 136; S. Free 69, 09, 10S; M. Wilson 07, 60, 133; E Burgess 61, 50, 111; O. Batchelar 67. 69 130; M. Itix 08, 07, 135; D. Mcßrearty 06, 07, 133; B. Rix 07, 68, 135; D. Lynch 04, 64, 128; Trembalh 01, 64, 12u; JTerry 00, 57, 1.17.