OREPUKI

Southland Times, Issue 23922, 14 September 1939, Page 16

OREPUKI

TERRITORIAL FORCE ASSOCIATION A big and enthusiastic gathering of Orepuki residents unanimously decided to form a branch of the Southland Territorial Force Association in the district. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Orepuki Progressive League. Mr E. D. Bone explained the aims and objects of the association. Mr C. McKeown, president of the Orepuki branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, also addressed the meeting and stated that the club rooms would be available for meetings if an association were formed. He then moved that an association be formed in Orepuki. The motion was carried unanimously. Office-bearers were elected as follows: President, Mr E. D. Bone; secretary, Mr F. H. Shepherd; executive, Messrs H. Sorensen, N. McNay, P. Ready, J. Smith, C. McKeown, H. Popham, J. Hennessey, J. Shaw, A. Young, R. Lee, Townshend and the president and J. T. Simpson, A. McDonald. H. secretary. It was decided to enlist the support of the-women of the district to form a sub-branch of their own. EUCHRE PARTY The series of fortnightly euchre parties held in aid of the Basketball and Tennis Club funds has concluded. On the final night, the supervisor, Mr L.

Matheson, thanked everyone for their attendance throughout the season. Prize-winners for the evening were: Women, Mrs McLean 1; lucky number, Miss K. Ericson; consolation, Mrs Breayley. Men, Mr A. D. Suddaby 1; lucky number, Mr C. Whelan; consolation, Mr F. Popham. Mrs McLean won the women’s aggregate prize for the season, and Mr A. D. Suddaby was successful in the men’s section. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING The highest score off the rifle at the Orepuki Miniature Rifle Club’s shoot was secured by A. C. McDonald. G. Whipp was the winner of the shoot off for the handicap button. Following were the scores off the rifle: A. C. McDonald 78.4, T. Lutchford 77.4, O. Kelly 77.2, M. Harvey 76.4, O. Young 76.2, G. Whipp 76.4, T. Suddaby 75.2, W. Menpes 74.2, C. McKeown 74.1, E. D. Bone 74.1, J. Mason 74, J. Munro 73.1, S. J. Linton 73.2, G. McLean 72.2, C. Frentz 71, R. Menpes 72.1, J. Bone 70, A. D. Suddaby 69.1, R. Betteridge 68, J. Cook 68, R. S. Young 63, G. Brownridge 63. EUCHRE PARTY A big crowd attended the fortnightly euchre party held in aid of the Returned Soldiers’ Association funds. Prize-winners for the evening were: Women, Mrs L. Pahl 1, Mrs G. Finn 2. Men, Mr F. Popham 1, Mr W. Shaw 2. Miss K. Ericson was the winner of the aggregate for the season.