MILTON

Otago Daily Times, Issue 25856, 29 May 1945, Page 8

MILTON

Footballers’ Ball.—The ball held by Toko Football Club In the Coronation Hall on Thursday pight was very successful. There were about 135 couples present. The hall was tastefully decorated with strings of flags and a banner, and a feature of the function was the Victory grand march, which was led by the Mayor and Mayoress (Mr and Mrs C. Keinan), and which finished up in the form of a V. Dick’s Dance Band (Kaitangata) provided the music, with extras by Miss L. Keinan, Messrs W. Taylor and J. Tough, and Driver I. Gray. Messrs E. Currie and W. Murdoch were the M.C.’s, and Miss F. Dignan and partner were the winners of the Lucky Spot waltz. The supper was in the charge of the lady friends of the club.

Rugby Football. —The Domain Ground was in good condition for the start of the football matches on Saturday, but heavy rain soon turned it into a quagmire in places. Toko 111 defeated Crescent 111 in the curtain-raiser to the Senior match beween the same clubs. Toko 111 won by 11 points (three tries, one converted) to nil. Prior to the Senior game teams from Tokoitl and St. Joseph's Schools played a seven-a-side game, which resulted In a draw. There was a fairly large crowd of spectators who braved the cold conditions in anticipation of a close game in the Senior Glenthorn Cup match, but Crescent (the holders) Inflicted one of the heaviest defeats recorded in South Otago football, when they scored 53 points to Toko’s nil. Despite the wet and greasy ball the handling of the’’Haig Bros, at half-back and five-eighth was a treat to watch, and they were responsible for the majority of the points. Mr W. Murdoch was referee of the Junior game, Mr W. Dee the primary schools’ game, and Mr T. Hansen the Senior game. Next Saturday's matches will be: —Seniors: Toko v. Catlins, at Owaka; Crescent v. Valley, at Clydevale; Clutha v. Clinton, at Clinton. Second Grade: Clutha v. Clinton, at Balclutha; Union, a bye. Third Grade: Clutha v. Toko, at Milton: High School v. Crescent, at Kaitangata; Valley, a bye. Safe In England.—Gunner T. W. McFaul notified his parents, Mr and Mrs H. McFaul, of Helensbrook, by cablegram last week that he had arrived safely in England after being a prisoner of war for exactly four years. Official advice was received the following day. Other local notifications received recently include L/Cpl. W. Thomson (Mrs W. Thomson, wife), L/Cpl. L. E. Trotman (Mrs C. J. Trotman, Ajax street, wife), and Pte. P. J. McDonald (Waihola).

Personal. —Mr T. Leonard, who has been slationmaster at Milton for the past 18 months, has received advice of his transfer to a similar position at Balclutha, and expects to take up his new duties within a week. His successor here has not yet been appointed.

Women’s Mission Union.—The annual convention of the Otago District of the Methodist Women’s Mission Union was held in Milton last week, when delegates were present from Dunedin, Roxburgh, Balclutha, and Milton. The morning session Included a brief devotional service conducted by Mrs W. H. Duke (Dunedin), welcome to delegates; and the roll-call. Mrs Hutt (Dunedin) conducted a short educational session on the working of the district, and this was followed by a communion service, conducted by the Rev. L. T. Nonvell. In the afternoon Mrs Sutherland (Balclutha) led the devotional service and a period of prayer. Mrs Brilley (Dunedin), district correspondent, read a letter from Sister L. Jones, of the Solomons, and prayers for the missionaries and their work were offered up by Mrs Holden (Dunedin). Miss Leila Keinan (Milton) sang a solo. Then followed a study circle, and the day’s functions were brought to a close with the benediction.