Wyndham WOMEN’S HOCKEY CLUB

Southland Times, Issue 23183, 26 April 1937, Page 13

Wyndham WOMEN’S HOCKEY CLUB

PROSPECTS BRIGHT Despite the increased popularity of the basketball game in the district, the local women’s hockey club shows definite prospects of experiencing a very successful season. With a playing strength of 25 active members, it will easily be able to field two teams. All the players are keen, while several are admittedly of the class which should be in the running for representative honours later in the season. Under *he experienced coaching of Messrs C. A. Sharp and E. S. Macfarlane such talent will probably be further developed. Judging from the form shown in practice games, it would not be too much to say that if players will only] rectify their chief failing of last year and concentrate more on concerted movements and combination rather ( than on individual effort, one can ex-, pect good results from the local girls, this year. I It is perhaps a little unfortunate that there is only one competition this year. The standard, although quite suitable. for the A team, will probably be too high for the B’s, among whom are a number of younger girls from the Wyndham District High School. However, if the same is done this year as last and the competition is divided later in the season, things will be a bit brighter for the Wyndham B team. From what one can gather concerning the friendly match played on Saturday against Mataura A, a fast, interesting game resulted. Mataura seem to have had most of the play, although Wyndham’s defensive work was excellent Miss A. McLaren, Wyndhams centre-half, gave an outstanding exhibition. The new forward line proved quite successful. Miss E. McDonald (Ota Creek), who comes from Technical, gave a good display at centre-forward, while Miss M. Sinclair (left inner) and Miss H. Strang (left wing) combined well. The latter vindicated her promotion to the A team, her ball control and shooting being excellent She scored three of Wyndham s goals, the other being scored by Miss M. Sinclair. On the right wing, Miss E. Sinclair, another addition from Technical, played a sound game, her inner player, Mrs Horne, also performing creditably. Considering that the halftime score was 4—o against them, Wyndham must have worked well in the second half to bring it to a 5—4 defeat. Thus, especially in view of the fact that such proved players as Misses M. McDonald, Helen Hunter and J. Cook were not available, Wyndhams initial performance must be regarded as definitely creditable and promising. Although Wyndham B went under to Mataura Bby a s—o margin, it must be remembered that the losers team contained seven young High School girls. Naturally in such a varied lot, many of whom were practically new to the game, there was very little cohesion. However, the young players gave a willing display, Miss Tui Harper being especially noticeable. She is a promising type of centre-forward who just needs a little more match experience. On Saturday, the local club will stage an A versus B match to decide the teams for the opening of the competition. TOWN BOARD VACANCY

Two nominations have been received to the extraordinary vacancy on the Wyndham’Town Board, caused by the death of Commissioner A. W. Crosbie. These are Mr Thomas Kidd Clarke (proposed by Messrs C. E. Davey and F. Ball) and Mr James Menzies Marshall (proposed by Messrs H. Hunter and G. Ferguson). . Both nominees are well known business proprietors in the town, the former being a baker and pastrycook, and the latter a garage proprietor. The election is to take place on April 28. GOLF CLUB In a stroke round played by the Wyndham Men’s Golf Club, some good scores were returned, despite the fact that the fairways were far from being in perfect order. The following cards were handed in:—L. Harper 78 —11 —67: D. Crawford 76—8—68; E. Pankhurst, jun. 93—24 —69; P. B. Barnett 79—8 —71; T. Ball 91—18—73; W. Irvine 96—23—73; J. Henderson 89—11—78; W. F. Bennetto 106—24—82; G. McNally 107—24 —B3; F. Milne 107—24—83; N. W. Stark 114-24-90. PERSONAL Mr Charles Bain, Wyndham, is at present on annual leave. Mr Bruce Benneworth, Wyndham, is holidaying at Tuatapere, where he is spending his annual leave with his parMr George Rose, manager for Messrs Senia Chostiakoff, Vincent Ryan and Ossie Cheeseman, was a recent visitor to Wyndham. Mr and Mrs Alfred H. Jones, who have been holidaying in Dunedin, have returned to Wyndham. Mr and Mrs J. W. McKenzie and Miss McKenzie, Invercargill, have been spending a holiday as the guests of Mr and Mrs McKenzie, Redan. PLUNKET SOCIETY The president (Mrs W. Frame) presided over the following at the annual meeting of the Wyndham Sub-Branch of the Plunket Society: Mesdames T. Burstall, D. N. A. Macpherson, C. Gordon, R. Pauli, J. Young, W. Milne, V. Milne, H. Hunter, J. Simpson, A. Young, and E. A. Pankhurst (secretary). The annual report stated (inter alia) that Nurse Burnett’s services were much appreciated, and by her report, the attendances at the rooms seemed to have been well up to those of former years. It was disheartening, however, to find the membership already decreasing. Because of lack of support from the parents who derived benefits from the society’s service, a reversion to the fortnightly visits from the nurse, instead of the weekly visits, was recommended, as the necessary finance for a weekly visit had been difficult to find. There was actually a deficit of £7. All who helped during the year were thanked, especially Miss M. McKay for opening the rooms daily, Mr A. W. Leitch for keeping the fences in order, the girl guides for mowing the lawns and looking alter the grounds, and Mr M. C. Rice for auditing the books. The nurse’s report stated that the attendance of mothers and babies at the rooms had been very satisfactory. The general health and progress of the babies were good. Mothers and members of the committee were thanked for their help and co-operation towards making the work a success. The following work had been done during the y ear: _Visits to Wyndham 52, visits to homes 58. adults treated 452, babies treated 436, children treated 22, number of new cases 32, breast-fed babies 28, partly breast-fed 2, artificially fed babies 2. In moving the adoption of the annual

report and balance-sheet, the president said she wished to thank her fellow members for their support during the year. It was unfortunate that they were down in their finances this year, which was chiefly due to lack of support, and partly to the epidemic restrictions affecting attendances at their various functions. She hoped the incoming year would see better conditions. The motion was seconded by Mrs T. Burstall and carried. The election of office-bearers for the incoming year resulted as follows:— President, Mrs D. N. A. Macpherson; vice-presidents, Mesdames Walter Milne and W. Frame; secretary, Mrs E. A. Pankhurst; committee, Mesdames T. Burstall, C. Gordon, R. Pauli, V. Milne, J. Young, H. Hunter, J. Simpson, A. Young and W. McKay. Mrs E. A. Pankhurst brought up the question of their reverting to the fortnightly visits from the nurse, instead of the weekly ones as at present They were compelled to face the change through lack of support, especially from mothers who visited the rooms to secure the services of the nurse. They had a membership of 17, but only some three or four of these members were mothers of young babies The rest were people who generously supported the movement each year. Without this outside assistance, it would be difficult to have the nurse at all. They were actually concluding the year with a deficit of 13/-, and they were faced with the necessity of raising £55 before next March. Their quota to the nurse’s salary each year was £35, and they also found her fare from Gore to Edendale and thence to Wyndham. If the mothers who visited the rooms supported the movement as they should do, their financial position would be sound. It was unanimously resolved to revert to the fortnightly service. It was decided to hold committee meetings on the first Tuesday afternoon of each month The secretary was instructed to forward letters of appreciation for services rendered to Miss Marjorie McKay, the girl guides and Mr W. A. Leitch.