Bunnythorpe

Manawatu Times, Volume 60, Issue 275, 21 November 1935, Page 11

Bunnythorpe

From Our Own Correspondent. Calf Club Judging. Ou Friday morning the calves entered by children of tho Buunythorpo and Hiwinui schools in tho Boys’ and Girls’ Calf Club competitions wero judged by Mr A. Montgomerie, of Awahuri. Again the calves wore brought forward in excellent condition and were generally of gc ciualH.’' T'ib details nf Hie jiiii*- 1 ""'

■uunnylhorpe school;--Dairy typo, John Cheatham's Mary 1, Terry O’Donnell’s Caress 2, Joo O'Donnell's Cuddlo 2, Norman Coker’s Maori v.h.0., Arthur James’ Twilight h. 0.; care in rearing, Norman Coker's Maori 1, 'Thelma Reilly’s Glory 2, Eva Dovantior’s Blue. Bell- 8,- Joo O'Donnell's Cuddlo v.h.c., Terry O'Donnell's Caress h.c.; yearlings, Alice O'Donnell’s Vareio 1, Neill Cheotham's Laura 2, John Cheetliam’s Kahu 3. In tho case of tiro Hiwinui school this was tho first year In which the children had entered the competition, and this accounted for tho small entry. Tho following are tho results: Dairy type, Jocelyn Lassen's Topsy 1, Dick Redshaw'a Pot 2; care In roaring, Jocelyn Lassen’s Topsy 1, Dick Redshaw’a Ret 2, Bunnythorpe Sports Club, A special mooting of the Bunnythorpe Sports Club was held on Monday evening when there was a good attendance. Mr I<\ McKenzie, who was In tho chair, reported on his Investigations regarding the club’s proposed - incorporation, and fully explained the position. • The question was thoroughly discussed and it was decided that tho club Incorporate under tho name of tho Bunnythorpe Sports Club, Tho list of rules as drawn up was adopted and tho necessary names were listed for tho club to apply for incorporation. The following officers were eleetod for tho ensuing year: Patron, Mr J. Llnklator, M.P.; president, Mr F. McKenzie; secretary, Mr R. Clovely; liandicapper, Mr E. Clevely; starter, Mr A. O'Donnell; auditor, Mr W. B. Duthle; general committee, Messrs O. Jackson, D. Hoggin,, J. O’Donnell, A. O’Donnell, H. Hughes, H, Godfrey, H. Robson, G. Duthle, K. Benge, P. Connolly, M. Hyde, W. Sutherland, R. Mltcholl, N. Mitchell, J. Baker, E. Clovely. E. Whitehead, W. Andrew, A. Gee, D. Stent, F. Burton, R. Abraham, K, Cameron, J. Burton, M. Donald, W. Powell; programme committee, Messrs O. Jackson, J. Baker, IT. Godfrey, E. Wsßehead, E. Clevely, M, Donald; delegates to the M.A.A.A., Messrs O. Jackson and R. Clovely; judges, Messrs R. Donald, G. Ranson, J. O’Donnell, W. Maxwell; Highland judge, Mr R. Burns; baby judge, Miss Kelly: grounds committee, Messrs F, McKenzie, R. Clovely and O. Jackson; canvasser, Mr H. Godfrey. The proposed date of the sports Is Saturday, February 22, 1035. Uance. Tho barn dance held at: Mr W. Maxwell’s on Friday last proved to bo very popular, there being an excellent attendance. On this occasion euchro players were also catered for. Tho arrangements were again of first-class order and the barn looked very attractive. Tho feature of tho evening was tho orchestra, composed as follows: Accordeons, Messrs It. G. Powell, A. E. Hyde and F. Hooper; violin, Mr R. 'Williams. Tho effect was. most pleasing. Tho real old barn dance spirit was much In evidence and the slecpln; Infant completed tho picture. Tho euchre winners were Mrs Pinfold senr. and Mr Pinfold aenr. Supper was served by the wives of tho school committee members. Tho chairman of tho school committee (Mr F. McKenzie) thanked Mr and Mrs Maxwell for again putting tho promises at the disposal of the committee, and making possible tho function which had been a. financial and social success. Thanks were also duo to Mossrs McCully, Heggle and G. Duthiu for providing tho prizes for the eucro and novelty dances, and to tho orchestra. A very pleasant evening concluded with Auld Lang Syne and rousing cheers for Mr and Mrs Maxwell and tho orchestra. Tennis Club.

A committee meeting of tho tennis club was held last Thursday. Presont: Misses E. Robson, W. Robson, Mossrs M. Robson, B. Williamson, G. Duthle, J. Baker, W. ►Sutherland (chairman), O. Jackson (secretary), Mrs O. Jackson. Correspondence was received and accounts passed for payment. Conditions were drawn up ror tho challenge buttons competition. The handicap committee comprises Miss C. Robson, Messrs H. Robson and Cl. Duthle. Tho match, committee Is Miss E. Robson. Mr H. Robson, Mr and Mrs O. Jackson. Owing to unsuitable weather it was decided to extend ladder challenge conditions obtaining at present until December 2. The M.L.T.A. matches start on Saturday, November 23, when Bunnythorpe will meet Woodvllle at Bunnythorpe. Tho B team yill journey to Colyton. A team, v. Woodvllle: Misses W. Robson,- 13. Robson, Mrs Jackson and Mrs Baker, Messrs L. Little, H. Robson, W. Sutherland and J. Gore. General. November rain has been causing some apprehension among the farmers, as tho cropping season is getting near. The

local streams have been carrying a largo volume of water for some weeks, and sorno of tho low lying paddocks are moro often than not under water. Adherents of summer pastimes have had a very trying time and have not had an opportunity to got themselves into form. Mrs Murray Donald, of Robert’s line, Is spending a holiday with her sister at Plimmerton. Mrs Walton, of Wellington, is the guest of her daughter and son-in-law, Mr and Mrs K. Cameron.