GORE

Southland Times, Issue 23379, 10 December 1937, Page 15

GORE

MAGISTRATE’S COURT THURSDAY (Before Messrs R. Fisher and H. A. Price, J.P.s.) Hugh Anthony Parker, a showman, aged 26, was charged with being a rogue and a vagabond, playing an instrument of gaining in a public place and stealing a cheque valued at £2O, the property of H. Conaghan. Mr D. L. Poppelwell appeared for accused, and Sergeant Abel conducted the case for the police. Accused was remanded for a week, bail being allowed at £5O, with two sureties of £25. MUSIC EXAMINATIONS Dr E. Markham Lee, of the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music (London) visited Gore yesterday and conducted pianoforte examinations. Results were as follows:— Grade 1 (primary).—Alma Falconer, pass with distinction; Margarita Smith, pass. Grade II (elementary).—Jean Byars, pass. Grade 111 (transitional). —Honor C. Smith, pass with honours; Theadora Watson, pass. Grade IV (lower). —Horace Dillon, pass; Margaret Johnston, pass. PERSONAL Mr S. C. McMartin, who has been transferred to Hornby, was bidden farewell by the members of the Gore staff of the Railways Department. A pre-sentation-of a barometer, a fountain pen and a set of hair brushes was made. Mr H. W. Pascoe (stationmaster), in making the presentation, referred to Mr McMartin’s ability as a railwayman. Messrs B. A. Familton, R. O. Brebner, A. Thompson and J. C. Collins also spoke. Mr McMartin replied. CRICKET The draw for the cricket competition matches in Eastern Southland tomorrow is as follows: — . Senior Grade. —Gore A v. HeriotEdievale, at Gore; Celtic v. Gore B, at Celtic; Mataura v. Waikoikoi, at Waikoikoi; Tapanui v. Pukerau, at Pukerau. Junior Grade.—High School V. Mataura, at Mataura. The Wyndham-Celtic match has been postponed because of the Wyndham show. BOWLS In a Crawford Cup bowls match on the Hokonui green, Edendale won the cup from the Hokonui pairs. Details: E. H. Smith and Hall 21 — Grant and Wallis — 19 Scoular and Raines 22 — Cunningham and Campbell — 20 TOTALS 43 39 TENNIS Following are the teams for the tennis matches tomorrow: — A Grade Citizens. —D. S. McLeod, D. M. McLeod, C. Mason and Dillon; Misses K. and L. Jopp, M. Anderson and Mrs Reid. St. Andrew’s—Kennedy, Leishman, Gardyne, Gardiner; Misses Hampton, Fleming, Pringle and Hastings. B Grade St. Patrick’s.—Mcßride, Brownlie, Walders and Giles; Misses Graham, Currie, Collins and Taylor. Anglican No. 1. —Zwimpfer, Wallace, Pearce, Cuttriss; Mrs Penny, Mrs Scott, Mrs Allison and Miss Pearce.