WYNDHAM NOTES

Southland Times, Issue 19924, 17 July 1926, Page 4

WYNDHAM NOTES

ALMA LODGE NO. 34. INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS. (From Our Correspondent.) The annual installations of officers of Alma Lodge No. 34 1.0.0JF., took place in the Oddfellows HaH on Wednesday evening (14th inst.). A large number of members were present on this occasion, including representatives from Gore, Bro. Wylie (D.D.G.M.); Mataura, P.G. Bro. C. D. McConnell and Secretary J. Mitchell; Waimahaka, Bro. E. Carlaw. The District Executive was represented by Bro. Wylie (Deputy District Grand Master) and Bro. F. Wilkinson (District Grand Secretary). The installation ceremony was performed by the District Deputy Grand Master, assisted by various acting Grand Lodge officers. The following officers were duly installed for the ensuing term:—J.P.G. Bro. W. W. Heaps, senr.; N.G., P.G. Bro. W. McNair; V.G. Bro. F. Lindsay; Recording Secretary, Bro L. Ford; Financial Secretary, Bro. W. A. Allison, senr.; treasurer, P.G. Bro. H. McKerrow; Warden, Bro. R. King; Conductor, Bro. N. J. Henderson; Chaplain, P.G. Bro. D. N. A. Macpherson; R.S.N.G., P.G. Bro. J. C. Allison; L.S.N.G., P.G. Bro. G. Bogue; R.S.V.G., Bro. G. Heydon; L.S.V.G., Bro. M. Milne; R. and L. Bro’s. H. Gibb and W. Heaps, jnr.; Inner Guard, Bro. M. Harrington; Outer Guard, Bro. A. Fenton. ODDFELLOWS’ BALL. The annual ball of Alma Lodge No. 34, 1.0.0. F., was held in the Town Hall on Wednesday evening (14th inst), following the installation of Bro. W. McNair as Noble Grand. A large attendance was present, including visitors from all the surrounding districts. The hall was neatly decorated with lanterns and streamers and the floor was in first-class dancing condition. Upwards of 60 couples took part in the Grand March, which was headed by N.G. Bro. McNair and partner. The music was supplied by Brennan’s Orchestra, P. C. Brennan (piano), C. Walker (cornet), L. Taylor (violin) and Mr McLean (effects), all of whom carried out their duties in good style. The supper was in the capable hands of Mr Archie Lindsay, who tended to the inner wants in his usual first-class manner. Bro’s. D. N. A. Macpherson, G. Heydon and F. Lindsay carried out the duties of M. and proved very obliging and courteous officials. GOLF. A medal round over 18 holes was played on the local links on Wednesday afternoon by the men’s club, and resulted as follows :

LADIES’ CLUB. The Ladies’ Club held a flag match (also third round for President’s trophy) on the local links on Wednesday afternoon, and was won by Miss Barnett, the scores being

FOOTBALL. On Wednesday afternoon a team representing the “Old Buffers” played the local fifteen and, after a hard-fought game, were just beaten by one point, the scores being 16 —15. Mr H. Murphy acted as referee. HOCKEY. I The Girls’ High School team played the Edendale ladies on Wednesday and suffered defeat by 5 goals to 2. The A team defeated Mataura B team by 2 goals to nil. DANCE. On Monday evening a very enjoyable and successful dance was held in Mr Frank Milne’s Barn in aid of the Blue Prince fund jin connection with the School Carnival. A I large number were present, all of whom thoroughly enjoyed themselves. The barn was neatly decorated and the floor was in great order. The music was supplied by Messrs J. Winn (accordeon), George darke and G. Clarke and G. Cushnie (violins). During a lull in the proceedings little Reone Milne favoured those present with a recitation which was heartily received. Messrs A. A. Wilson and P. Barnett were in charge of the Amusement Zone and kept things up to concert pitch throughout. Mr J. Young acted as M.C. Supper was dis- ! pensed by the ladies and proved very acceptable. Dancing was then continued until about 1 a.m. A. AND P. ASSOCIATION.

During the present week a good number of members of the Wyndham A. and P. Association have been busily engaged filling in the hollow on the Old Show Grounds and, along with about 19 horses working a plough, three scoops and a grader, the grounds now present quite a different appearance. The fence dividing the old grounds and that area recently purchased by the society has been taken out and the gorse grubbed and cleared away. The intentions of the society are to put the grounds in first-class order and have them ready for the erection of the various buildings later on.

J. Henderson .. .. 85 —scr —85 G. H. Gifford P. Barnett .. .. .. .. .. 90—scr—90 D. Macpherson .. .. .. .. 98— 8—90 J. Hannah .. .. 121—18—93 D. N. Raymond .. .. .. .. 94— 0—94 W. Sheehan .. .. 102— 6—96 E. Traynor .. .. 105—10—95 F. Williams .. .. 115-12-103

as follows:— Miss Barnett .. 106—32— 74 Mrs S. Rice .. 103—22— 81 Mrs Traynor .. 107—26— 81 Mrs C. E. Davey .. .. .. 122—33— 89 Mrs Malcolm .. 127—34— 93 Miss M. Baird .. .. .. 120-25— 95 Miss Fletcher .. 126—30— 96 Miss Richardson .. 136—36—100 Miss Marsh .. 127—26—101 Miss Ayson .. 139—36—103 Miss B. McLauchlan .. .. 134—29—105 Mrs Robertson .. 141—36—105 Miss L. Richardson .. .. 141—36—105 Miss Gifford .. 131—25—106 Mrs Bennetto .. 135—27—108 Mrs A. Rowe .. 152—36—116 Mrs Courtis .. 15b—36—120 Mrs Stewart .. 160—36—124