Awahuri

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 194, 19 August 1935, Page 9

Awahuri

From Our Own Correspondent, Miniature Rifle Club.

Luck was against the local marksmen on Monday night when a team from Linton visited them with the object of challenging for the McKelvle cup, which was brought hero from Sanson about'a week ago. The visitors were very lucky to win by a small margin of ono point. In the first round the holders led by four, points but the possibles the.visitors recorded in tho second round spelt defeat for Awahuri. Mr Jack Milligan still displays consistency, his marksmanship being far above tho younger members of his team, and ior a veteran his performance proves that he can still show them how to shoot. Results were as follows:

Linton A: M. Rix 66, 70, 136; 11. Rlx 70, 65, 135;.R. Craw GS, 60, 137; L. Wilson 67, 69, 136; J. Christensen 69, 69, 13S; D, McBrearty OS, GS, 136; M. Wilson OS, 69, 137; total 10SS.

Awahuri A: T. Cribb 6S, 6S, 136; .7. Craig 68, 69, 137; J. Milligan 69, 70, 139; L. Shailer 69, 68, 137; A. Hancock 65, 69, 134; K. Matthews GS, 62, 130; total 10S7. Local ladder x'esults: I. Aitken 67, 67, 134; C. Aitken 64, 69, 133; K. Cossar 64, 61, 12S; I<\ Brock 68, 62, 130: G. Lucas 63, 64, 127; 1). Corkhill 64, 63, 127; 11. Moore 65, 59, 124; C. Hancock 64, 65, 129; A. Matthew's 63, 66, 129; R. Matthews 67, 65, 132; L. Oke 67, 66, 133; J. Conway 58, 61, 119, H. Matthews 68, 66, 134, Advice has been received that as a result of a Miniature Rifle Club being formed in Feildlng the local club will lose about eight members.

Motor Truck Mishap. Returning home after delivering a load of coal, Mr T. Stuart J nr. was involved in a mishap when tho truck ho was driving capsized in a drain on Aorangi road caused through a front tyre bursting. The front axle of the vehicle was badly damaged, necessitating the installation of another. Mr Stuart, however, escaped injury. The incident occurred on Monday, August 12.

Aeroplane's Forced Landing. Much excitement was ‘ caused locally when an aeroplane made a forced landing in close proximity to the Awahuri township on Monday afternoon. It is not clear what actually was wrong, but it was ascertained from somo people who witnessed the landing that something went wrong with the engino of the plane. The landing was made In a paddock, the property of Mr E. O. Bond. However, after lubricants were procured, the plane left for its destination. By then quite a lot of curious people had gathered to admire this uncommon visitor.

Coster Ball. Despite the boisterous and wintry conditions that prevailed and tho numerous counter attractions in the surrounding 'districts, the coster ball promoted by the Awahuri Old Pupils’ Association last Wednesday night, proved a very successful function and there is no doubt that tho association’s funds will benefit substantially. The untiring efforts of tho committee were not in vain, and the success of the evening was largely due in their onthusiasm and co-operation. Special mention must be made of those peoplo who were not old pupils but wno are giving of their best to assist the association to further its aims. The enthusiasm displayed by these people is worthy oi recommendation, and no doubt the association more than appreciates their gratuitous services. They were Mesdames .T. M. Giles, l'\ Humphries, and J. Hastie. Should old pupils who have not yet joined up follow the example of these people, then the ambitions of the association will more than be realised. The hail was decorated with greenery, while the dance music was supplied by a' professionai orchestra. Modern and old-time dancing was tho order of the programme, although preference for oid-time was in evidence. Messrs C. Ilickford and 1. Sutherland who were efficient M’sG. made things go with a happy swing throughout. A feature of the evening was a coster supper which was carried round on dinner waggons by members of the association. At a suitable juncture tho president of the association, Mr J. M. Giles, thanked the largo assemblage for its patronage and also stressed the point that without their support the success ol the evening would not have been achieved. He expressed the hopes that an enjoyable evening would be spent by all. Old pupils from a very wide area were present, while several apologies were received for non attendance. Dancing was carried on till the early hours of the morning. The drawing of the framed picture resulted, as follows; Mrs J, Hastie (Awahuri) 1, Mrs J. Oke (Awahuri) 2. Novelty dances were won as follows: Lucky spot, Mr A. Karipa and partner; Monte Carlo, Mr White and Miss M. Dear; lucky Gay Gordons, Miss Dear and Mr Iladomski.

General and Personal. Tho weather had been ideal tiil a day or two ago when wintry conditions made thinsg very unpleasant. Tho Oroua river has been in high flood on two or three occasions lately, and tho getting out oi metal is proving a problem. Advice has been received that tho infant son of Mr and Mrs J. Merritt, who was transferred to hospital in a very serious condition, has taken a turn Xoi The friends of Mr W. A. Salt will be glad to learn of his progress after being confined to liis bed suffering from acute influenza. Now that lambs are making tlieir appearance, sheep farmers, like cow farmers, are well into their seasonal routine.