CENTRAL OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23859, 13 July 1939, Page 16

CENTRAL OTAGO

QUEENSTOWN Basketball Rgvers A v. St. Joseph's.—The two top teams in the district met on the Queenstown Park courts on Wednesday afternoon, when a hard and fast game resulted in a win for Rovers A by 22 points to St. Joseph’s 15.: Rovers had the lead all the time and,, at present, are the superior team; St. Joseph’s pulled up in the second half. Miss Calder controlled the game. Arrowtown v. Shotover.—This match was played on the Shotover ground in bleak weather. Mrs Brown and Mrs Waldron deserve special mention in the Shotover team, while all the Arrowtown players performed well. Results: Arrowtown 6. Shotover 2. Band Carnival A produce sale In aid of funds for the Citizens’ Princess was held in the Royal Cafe, Queenstown, on Saturday afternoon. The produce, which - Included poultry, rabbits; jam and cakes, met with a ready sale. Mrs J. Chalmers was in charge of the stall. During the afternoon the local band played for some time in front of the tea roomn. Personal Mr N. W. Varcoc, Invercargill, is th® guest of Mr and Mrs H. R. Eastlake. Miss M. Hamilton is on holiday In Christchurch, Messrs B. Anderson and R. Jones are visiting Invercargill. ' .Mr D. F. Sutherland and Miss Barbara Sutherland are spending a holiday in Dunedin. Mr I. Hamilton is visiting Dunedin and Christchurch. Mrs 33. McLean is paying a brief visit to Invercargill. Staff Sergeant-major Little was in Queenstown on defence business hast week. Miss Norah Eagle, of Lawrence, is spending a holiday with Mr and Mrc G. Jones. RANFURLY

Miniature Rifle Shooting At the weekly shoot of the Ranfurly Club, held on Monday night, the shooting was of quite a good standard, and an average of 77.7 for the first 10 men was satisfactory, J. P. Kearney registered a good possible to win the rifle button, while the handicap button was won by A. Millar. The scores were as follows: —J. P. Kearney 80—1 —80, J. C. Kearney 79—1—80. A. Carson. 7 A. Wood 77—2—79, R. J. Haurahan 772 —79. D. Lonie 77—3—80, J. A. Cromb 77—2—79, p. Simmons 77—2 79, R. Weir 77—1—78, J. Scott 76-3—70, E. Murphy 76—5—80, J. Mulholland 76—1—77, C. Mulholland 76—2—78, J. E. Kearney 75 —0 —75, P, Kane 75—4 79. A. Cromb 73 A. Millar 71— 15—80, G. Beattie 70—8—78, G. GillXirt; 67 G. Graham 64—4—68. Since its formatort at the beginning of the season, the Gixnmerburn Miniature Rifle Club has made steady progress. ahd‘ it will not be long before they; are noticeable in the various coinpetitions. At .their shoot last week G. K. Paterson was the winner of the rifle button with 75. The handicap button was woh by Mrs J. Scott. ' The .best targets were as follows:—G. K.' Paterson 75—5—-80, J. H. Scott, 74—8 —80, L. McMillan 73—13—80, J. B. McCloy VS—--4—77, L. Daly 73—8—79. A. Griffiths 73_3_76. G. Taylor 72—9—80. G. Whitely 71—9—80. S. Kay 71—8—'TO,- J. Scott 71—4—75. P. Dougherty 70—7— 77. N. Clarke 79-6—76, Miss J. Scott 68— Mrs J. Scott 68—14—80. Golf Owing to the county Rugby matches being played, no competition was held on the local course on Saturday. During the week-end a team of women and men visited the Omakau Club. The weather was rather cold, with a southwest wind blowing. > > The games finished fairly even. Before the visitors left Mr Harper, on behalf of the Omakau Club, thanked the local club for the visit and expressed a wish that the games would be played every year. Mr R. A. Long, club captain, who responded on behalf of Ranfurly, assured the Omakau Club that in future such games would be drawn up in their list of matches for the season. On Saturday the fourth round of the Black and White Cup will be played, the draw taking place as usual at the clubhouse. ■■■•. ■■ Farewell Social

Mr M. Mullin,.: who for the past 20 years has been Post and Telegraph linesman stationed at Ranfurly, left last week on transfer to Dunedin. Prior to his departure from the district Mr Mullin was tendered a complimentary social at the residence of Mr and Mrs J. E. Kearney. “Derry Farm.” During the evening Mr E. J. Murphy, on behalf of the Ranfurly Bowlin* Club, presented Mr Mulhn with a travelling rug and expressed regret-at the club losing a willing worker and keen playing member. On behalf of the residents of the Maniototo district, Mr J. E. Kearney presented Mr Mullin with a cheque, making particular reference to his courtesy and attention and also to the very pleasant relationship that he had had with all subscribers. Other speakers endorsed Mr Kearney’s remarks. Mr Mullin suitably replied. Mr Mullin was also th'e recipient of a pipe and a suede tobacco pouch from the members of the Ranfurly and Naseby Post Offices. In making the presentation, Mr G, Gilbert referred to Mr Mullin’s long and conscientious service in the district and wished him and his family every success in the future. Badminton The local badminton club had its first match of the . season when the Lauder Club visited here on Thursday night of last week. Although the visiting club won by 11 sets to 5, some close and interesting sets were played. The Lauder lady players were superior to those of the home side. The sets were as follows (Lauder names first)Men’s Singles: R. Seddon lost to J. Tansley B—ls, 1—15; J. Burke lost to R. Hanrahan 6—15. 8—15; G. Alexander beat R. Weir B—ls, 15—11, 15—3; A. Alexander beat Dr Eudey 15—12, 15—10, Ladies’ Singles: Miss C. Alexander 15. Miss E. Forrester IT; Mrs Seddon 15, Miss Newton 14; Miss D. Peterson 15. Muss Grant 13; Miss Mee 15.. Miss Hall 9. Men’s Doubles: Seddon and Burke lost to Tansley and Hanrahan 2—15, 4—15; G. and A. Alexander beat Weir and Dr Eudey 15 —10, 9—15, 15—11. Ladies’ Doubles: Miss Alexander and Mrs Seddon beat Misses Forrester and Newton 11—2, 11—8; Misses Peterson and Mee beat Misses Grant and Hall 11—2,,11—6. Mixed Doubles: Seddon and Miss Alexander 21, Tansley and Miss Forrester 16; Burke and Mrs Seddon 21, Hanrahan and Miss Newton 12; G. Alexander and Miss Peterson 18, Weir and Miss Grant 21; A. Alexander and Miss Mee 14, Dr Eudey and Miss Hall 21. Totals: Lauder, 11 sets (314 points); Ranfurly. 5 sets (312 points). J. R. Benson, dentist, will visit Rim* 1 furly on Tuesday, July 25.—Advt. Mr Anderson, dentist, will visit Ranfurly again on Friday, July 21.—Advt. Ladies.—The recently-opened Centra! Beauty Salon, Ranfurly, under the capable management of Miss Helen Rutherford, of Invercargill, is equipped with the latest machines for all classes of ladies’ hairdressing; genuine Eugene and non-electric permanent waving.— A dud.