Ohakea

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 174, 26 July 1935, Page 10

Ohakea

From Our Oavu Correspondent. Rifle Club.

Owing to poor lighting the standard of shooting dropped considerably, although this did not-affect J. Simpson, who once again returned a double possible. F* Ellery shot consistently to score 138. The individual scores were: J. Simpson 70, 70. 140; P. Ellery 69, 69, 13S; N. Leet 68, 69, 137; F. Simpson 67, 69, 136; G. Wiggins 67, 69, 136; W. Robinson 6S, 67, 135; AI. Klatt 68, 67, 135; W. Klatt 69, 65, 134; G. Gray 66, 67, 133: H. Ellery 63, 68, 131; J. Ellery 65, 66, 131; Des. Ellery 64, 66, 130; S. Quinlan 64, 66, 130; P. Hammon 65, 63, 128; G. Murray 62, 65, 1277; Glas. Gray 60, 61, 121; D. Ellery 55, 54, 109; A. Lammas 47, 56, 103; D. Alurray 50. The results of the Palma cup competition for rifle clubs throughout the country show that the Ohakea team scored 979 points to put them in 20th place. Individual scores were: H. Ellery 197, P. Ellery 196, J. Simpson 196, E. Simpson 19G, K. Bailey 194. In the individual aggregate, the scores Avere: N. Leet 19S, F, Simpson 193, G. Wiggins 189. The herd testing results for this district just issued shoAV that Air. H. Alasters Avas first Avith 18 cows, 460 butterfat in 302 days. Mr R. Burgess Avas second Avith 21 cows 406 butterfat in 302 days. All’ Masters lias equalled the results of Air AlcGovern, of Fordell, who returned 360 butterfat in 289 days from 7 cows. The Ohakea juniors Avon by default on Saturday from Rongotea. The Ohakea thirds lost 14 —3 to Roll gotea. The ladies’ hockey team journeyed to Carnarvon on Saturday and Avas defeated 2 — o,

Newly-weds Welcomed Home. The Ohakea hall was the scene of a ' pleasant function on Friday night when '* a large number of friends of Mr and Mrs -D. Capstick gathered to welcome them home from their honeymoon, which had been spent in the Hawke’s Bay and Wellington districts. The newly-wed couple were escorted into the hall to the music of the bagpipes played by Mr. Donnell, and received a great welcome. The evening was spent in cards and a programme ' of Scottish dances, the music being sup- ‘ plied by Messrs Donnell, McKinnon and " McMillan. Mrs. H. Redpath, Mrs. Branch '* and Miss Gracie supplied extras. A "*■ Monte Carlo waltz was won by Miss P. Bailey and Mr. G. Wiggins. Those winning most games at cards were Mrs. B. Frecklington and Sir. D. Kerr, the run’J ners-up being Mrs. H. Kedpath and Sir. Beckman. Sirs. Angus and Sliss Mc- ; Slillan gave ‘exhibitions of the Highland * fling which were much appreciated. * The Ohakea Women's Institute will meet every third Tuesday and not every second Tuesday as previously stated. Personal. * Sir. and Sirs. Angus, who have been the guests of Mrs. K. Bailey, have returned to their home in the Wairavapa.