WYNDHAM NEWS

Southland Times, Issue 21607, 20 January 1932, Page 9

WYNDHAM NEWS

LECKIE FAMILY HONOURED. (From Our Correspondent.) Almost since the inception of Wyndham and District St. Andrew’s Scottish Societysome six years ago, the Leckie family orchestra (comprising principally' Mrs W. G. Leckie, Miss Janet and Mr Gunn Leckie) have given great service to the society as a whole by supplying music for the dances which take place at the close of each monthly meeting. Wishing to acknowledge in some way their appreciation of these services the councillors and their wives paid a surprise visit to the family home at Redan on Friday evening. Chief John Halliday' presided and under his genial guidance, a happy hour or two was spent with music, song and story to which the following contributed: —Bagpipe duets, Pipers W. Cochrane and J. McDonald; songs, Messrs D. N.'A. Macpherson, D. F. Leckie, Cam Leckie, Gunn Leckie, J. Young and J. McDonald; recitation, Mr James Henderson and Master Roddy McDonald; pianoforte solos, Mrs D. F. Leckie; violin solos, Mr Jim Leckie; orchestral numbers, Leckie family (Mrs Leckie piano, Miss Janet mandolin, Messrs Jim and Cam violins, and Gunn, clarinet). ' Prior to supper Chief Halliday, on behalf of the society, asked Mrs Leckie’s acceptance of a dinner set as a token of their appreciation, of the service which she and the other members of her talented family had rendered the society in a musical sense. To Miss Janet Leckie, Chieftain Ross presented a leather handbag and string of beads, while to Mr Gunn Leckie Chieftain James Henderson presented a pocket wallet and pair of military hair brushes; both speakers referring in generous terms to the many excellent qualities of the recipients. Regret was expressed at the unavoidable absence of Mr Leckie from the function and in asking Mrs Leckie to accept a gift on her husband’s behalf, Mr Angus Campbell referred'to-the part which Mr Leckie. had played in encouraging his family in their- musical endeavours. Mr Jim Leckie, in returning thanks on behalf of his mother, sister and brother, expressed the complete surprise with which the visit had taken them. As a family they were only too pleased to help the society’ in whatever way they could; and he felt sure that his mother, in doing so, had no thought of remuneration whatsoever. A happy evening was then brought to a close with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” Social Notes. Mr A. W. Crosbie left on Saturday morning for a holiday visit to the West Coast. Mr Carl Larsen, manager of the local branch of Single Profit Stores, is at present on holiday leave and during his absence Mr R. McKinlay, of the Gore branch, will be in charge. Mr and Mrs Duncan Macpherson, Port Chalmers, are re-visiting friends in these parts as the guests of Mr and -Mrs Arch Hall, Edendale. Mr H. B. Jamieson, who has been principal keeper at Wapapapa lighthouse, Otara district, for nearly five years is about to be transferred to East Cape lighthouse.

Among the candidates from Gore High School who passed the recent Training College entrance examination, appears the name of Walter G. Whittlestone, elder son of Mr and Mrs G. F. O. Whittlestone, Methodist parsonage, Edendale. On Friday, evening of this week, Wyndham and District St. Andrew’s Scottish Society are holding their monthly meeting when “Burns Night” will be celebrated. The speaker for the occasion will be Mr W. B. McEwan, Dunedin, who will have a Dunedin singer of the famous bard’s lyrics, in Mrs Carty, associated with him. At the conclusion of the lecture a haggis supper, served with full ceremonial, will be partaken of and , altogether, the January meeting of the local Scots should prove one well worth visiting. Presentation. Mr Richard Blick, who has been headmaster of Edendale School for a few yean,, and who left for his new appointment at Belfast, Canterbury, last week, was met prior to his departure by members of the Edendale Tennis Club, of which he was president. Mr Harold Raines, vice-president, made a presentation to the departing guest of two bronze bowls as a mark of esteem to himself and his wife from the club members. A photograph was taken of the gathering and w’as also presented to Mr Blick. At a subsequent, function Mr and Mrs Blick were the recipients of a case of stainless cutlery from business people and citizens; while members of St. Hilda’s Anglican congregation also made a suitable presentation. Mr and Mrs Richard Pauli have taken up house at "The Rocks,” Riverton. Mrs W. G. Leckie, Redan, accompanied by her son, Mr James G. Leckie, has returned home after an enjoyable fortnight’s motoring and camping holiday in the Lakes district. Mr and Mrs Douglas F. Leckie are at present visiting the former’s parents, Mr and Mrs W. G. Leckie, Redan, and other relatives in the district. Mr and Mrs Whittingham, of Fortrose, and their young daughter, have gone by motor to Christchurch on a holiday trip. Bowls. On Monday evening a team of bowlers from Edendale journeyed to Wyndham and played a friendly game with the home club, the weather conditions being good. The green although perhaps on the heavy side was in fairly good trim with the result that a most enjoyable game resulted. At the conclusion of play Wyndham were declared to be the victors by a fair margin. The scores were as follows: E. W. Hickey, McGregor, MacPherson, Irvine 8 — McPherson, Bogue, Bennetto, Kerse — 35 Archibald, Fisher, Muir, Papps 20 — De La Mare, McDonald, Hunter, Traynor — 21 Cushnie, Thomson, Gilligan, Chaplin 14 — Wilson, Gibson, Stark, Ross — 18 Redpath, Sheehan,, McNair, Hawthorne 19 — Burstall, Davey, Williams, McKerrow — 18 Totals 61 92 The following team will represent Wyndham in their fixture match with Gore at Wyndham to-day: Ross, Traynor, McKerrow, Burstall, Williams, Kerse, Stark, Bogue, Wilson, Hunter, Macpherson, Bennetto. Reserve: De La Mare, Davey, Gibson, McDonald. The following rink will represent the Wyndham Club against Te Rangi holders of the Murihiku Cup on Thursday evening at Invercargill.—Macpherson, Bogue, Bennetto, Kerse. On Friday evening a rink from Wyndham played Mataura for the Eastern District Cup and after a keen tussle succeeded in bringing the trophy home. The game went to the 22nd head. The scores were as follows: M. W. W. Buchanan, J. Buchanan, Calder, T. Camerson ,21 — Stark, Ross, Hunter, Traynor — 22 Cricket. The following team will represent Wyndham Club in their match with Edievale today at Wyndham: Davey, Robertson, H. Heath, Traynor (2), Milne (2), G. Johnston, S. McKay, Winter, Milburn, King, Beadle, Rout.