Ashhurst

Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 173, 25 July 1939, Page 3

Ashhurst

From Our Own Correspondent. Court Secretary Honoured At the monthly meeting of Court Pohangina, No. 7313, A.0.F.. Sister M. Davis | presided over a good attendance of members and visitors from Court Manawatu, Hinemoa, Loy'al Feilding and Woodville. During the proceedings Sister M. Davis, C.R., presented Bro. W. R. Smith, P.C.R., with an address and a long service medal In appreciations of services rendered to the court as secretary for the past 30

years. She expressed the wish of the court that he would be able to carry on these duties for many years to come. Sister H. Middleton, S.C.R., endorsed the remarks made on behalf of the court. Bro. Smith, P.C.R., suitably replied. At the conclusion of the meeting members and visitors adjourned to the Town Hall for supper at which P.C.R. Bro. Smith was the guest of the evening. The following toasts were honoured: "The King.” "Bro. W. R. Smith,” "Visitors,” "Court Pohangina,” “Wellington District Executive” and "The Toastmaster.” The various representatives responded. Appreciation was expressed to the ladies of the court, who made this function possible and enabled everyone to have such an enjoyable evening.

Defence Rifle Club The Ashhurst Defence Rifle Club’s competitions were advanced a further stage on Saturday afternoon, when the championship shoots were concluded. Ranges fired over were 600, 500 and 300 yards. Conditions were fair and a fresh left wind was blowing, which at times proved troublesome, especially at tne 300 yards, where a failing light added to the diffi--1 culties of wind judgment. Brilliant shooting was recorded by Riflemen M. Hausmann and A. R. Symons, who made 103 and 102 respectively. The championship I resulted in wins for M. Hausmann (A grade), Ken. Romiey (B grade), A. E. Uewe (C grade) and D. Cook (D grade). Details of the day’s shooting are as

Next Saturday the club will fire the final of the service championship and conclude the season’s competition programme. All members are requested to be present and have service sights on rifles and to attend the range at 1.15 p.m. sharp. National Party Euchre and Dance Gaily decqrated with artistic bright flowers and greenery, tlje stage in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening provided an attractive setting at a euchre and dance held by members of the local National Party branch. Many visitors were in attendance from all parts of the district. The M.C. for the evening was Mr. W. G. Romiey. Extra dance numbers were supplied by Mrs. O. Kerrigan. Cards held in the supper-room provided a pleasant entertainment for the non-dancers, the winners being Mrs. Walker and Mr. Greenhow. Novelty dances were an addeu attraction, a Monte Carlo waltz beingwon by Mr. C. Harcomb and Miss N. Me* Isaac. A lucky Gay Gordons was won by Mr. W. G. Romiey and Miss B. Romiey. Among those present were; Mesdames W. G. Romiey, wearing navy georgette anu lace; jSVook-Taylor, black satin; C. Spel man, brawn lace; Astwood, wine satin; K. Davis, black georgette; O. Kerrigan, black georgette; Youle, black satin; B. Middle Lon, black georgette and lace; R. Jude, midnight blue marquisette; R. Harper, black floral taffeta, gold coatee; L. Evans, flame figured taffeta, white coatee; W. N. Brewer, black glamoursheen; G. Mclsaac, mauve taffeta; C. C. Thomson, black georgette; Wood, wine floral silk, Walker, black satin; A. Stephans, mauve cloque; J. Searle, brown lace; F. Fairless, wine taffeta; Morris, rust cloque; H. Clap ham, black georgette; D. Balmer, red nei, Sly, rust georgette; Orr, wine crepe de chine; W. S. Fairless, black satin; N. Greenhow, black georgette and lace; J. McDonelJ, floral chiffon; Brice, pink floral georgette; Groves, shot taffeta; and .Misses V. Muldrock, white taffeta; L. Klink, flox-al cloque; A. Brook-Tayldr, striped taffeta; P. Brook-Taylor, clover cloque; B. Romiey, pale green georgette; J. Wood, blue shot taffeta; M. Wood, lavender taffeta; N. Mclsaac, ice blue taffeta; E. Mclsaac, Hungarian crepe de chine; K. Brewer, Marina green taffefa; E. Eaton, apricot taffeta; G. Eaton, flame velvet; L. Gavigan, pink shot taffeta; D. McKinlay, pink taffeta; E. Orr, green striped marquisette; J. Wiggins, blue taffeta; M. Wilkin, fuschia satin; P. Ke*i*igan, petunia taffeta; Astwood, bldck velvet; J. Barclay, lemon net; M. Grove, pink taffeta; and many others.

follow:— 600 300 300 I-Icp. Ttl. M. Hausmann .. 35 35 33 scr 103 A. R. Symons .. 33 34 35 scr 102 A. K. Dewe .... 32 35 32 2 101* M. Paton 30 34 34 3 101 T. Romley .... 30 32 32 G 100 J. Bolton 25 25 31 19 100 P. W. Maurice .. 28 34 31 7 100 W. A. Cook .... 25 29 31 15 100 Ken. Romley .. 32 34 31 2 97 D. Cook 30 31 23 14 98 S. J. Brookie .. 32 32 29 5 98 W. G. Romley .. 31 29 29 9 98 J. Henson .... 31 33 32 2 98 A. H. Akers .... 28 23 21 25 97 R. A. Jones .... 32 33 32 scr 97 C. W. Turner .. 33 32 31 0 96 W. Jenkins .... 33 33 28 scr 94 Li. Wotton .... 28 28 22 16 94 J. B. Searle .... 31 31 29 scr 94 H. Hausmann .. 26 15 0 27 68