Apiti

Manawatu Times, Volume 70, Issue 280, 27 November 1945, Page 2

Apiti

(From Our Own Correspondent.) A most enjoyable gift afternoon was recently tendered Miss Joan Mapson, prior to her forthcoming wedding, when a large number of her friends gathered at the home of Mrs. B. Waterson. Miss Mapson was the recipient of a large array of beautiful gifts, which she was asked to accept by Mrs. J. R. Osborne. Alter little Margaret Clifton had presented her with a posy of flowers, Joan made a most suitable reply. There xvere a number of competitions arranged which proved popular and entertaining and which were won by Mesdames C. Mapson, H. Schmidt, M. Curtz and E. Waterson. Afternoon tea was served by the hostesses. The Apiti Y.F.C. met on Monday evening'with a creditable attendance. Having left the district, the resignation as chairman, of Mr. I. Oldes, was accepted, the position for the evening being filled by Mr. G. Doughty. The electing of a new chairman will be included in the business of next meeting. Mention was made of the fact that tho New Zealand Y.F.C. Debaters’ Cup which was won and now held by Apiti is to be insured and placed with other of the district’s cups in the glass case in the hall. It was decided that the Apiti club should prepare and deliver an address over the radio during the Y.F.C. session. Tho talk is to be prepared In the main by Mr. A. Clark and delivered by Mr. G. Doughty. Three members, Messrs F. Viles, R. (Nug) McKay and G. Doughty, as well as an advisory member, Mr. C. Spence, were elected to attend the Apiti Sports Club meeting on Wednesday night to make arrangements concerning the combining of the forthcoming sports and show run by the two clubs. A debate held during the course ,of the evening produced some lively discussion and no small amount of humour. The subject was “That Farming 50 Years Ago was Easier Than Today,” the speakers being, for the affirmative Messrs S. and C. Watkins and G. Doughty, and for the negative, who won by a narrow margin after a vote of the meeting, Messrs F. Viles, F. Malone and A. Clark. The subject for next month’s debate will be “That Town Life is Preferable to Country Life.” Supper concluded another enjoyable meeting of the Apiti Y.F.C. At the school grounds last Wednesday the calf judging was held, an event which was favoured by a gloriously flne day. The competitions were attended by a large crowd of parents and visitors who were served with a most enjoyable afternoon tea by the ladies. Mr. N. Wilson, of Awapuni, judged the large gathering of stock which included 16 Jambs. Of the entries for calves, D type, Dorothy Brazier’s Marjorie came iirst with lan Jensen’s Winnie second, and Marjorie Buckman’s White Sox third. Very highly commended was Lloyd Wildbore’s Carol and highly commended Billy Pratt’s Anne. The class, Care in Rearing, was subdivided into senior, secondary and junior. Winners of the seniors were Stewart Spence’s Henrietta 1, Trevor Wildbore’s Pride 2, Marjorie Buckman’s White Sox 3, Margaret Jensen’s Victory v.h.c., Hamilton Strahan’s Shamrock li.e.; secondary class: Isabel Spence’s Bonnie 1, Hugh Mclntyre’s Bonny 2, Billy Pratt’s Anne 3, Jan Jensen’s Winnie v.h.c.; junior class, Joy Elliott’s Trixie 1, Jack Elliott’s Dianne 2, Barry Prince’s Pat 3, Brian Knight’s Princess v.h.c., Dorothy Brazier s Marjory h.c. Winners of the yearling class were Dorothy Brazier’s Trixie 1, Noel Martin’s Tulip 2, Isabel Silence's Heather 3, Noeline Strahan’s Judy v.h.c. Two-year-old heifers in milk: Hugh Mclntyre’s Mary 1, Billy Pratt’s Shirley 2; not in milk, Ruth Martin’s Primrose I, lan Jensen’s Primrose 2. Mature cow type: Marjorie Buckrnan’s Pausv 1, Peter Jensen’s Pet 2, Phyllis Churcher’s Bonnie 3, Melba Prince’s Tui v.h.c. Mrs A. Doughty is at present staying in Auckland with her daughter, Mrs. Howse, who is indisposed. While playing at school recently little Anne Fowler had the misfortune to fall and sustain a fracture of a leg. All join in wishing the small sufferer a speedy recovery.

Due no doubt to tho carelessness of certain visiting deerstalkers to the tops of the mountain behind Apiti, an extensive lire was caused last Sunday. On Sunday night the flames were plainly visible for many miles as the tussock aud leatherleaf burned.