WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, Issue 18084, 31 May 1923, Page 4

WAIMATE.

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WAIAIATE DISTRICT HUNT.

There was a large attendance of followers at tire hunt, given by Air 1. Twomey at Mooli on Thursday last. Hounds were thrown oil: in one of Mi Clay’s paddocks, but raded to put up a hare, coming into Air Wilson’s property, a hare was soon put up, anil a good run ended in a kill in Air Hay s pacidock. Another hare was roused and puss, after traversing Aiessrs Rattray Bros.’ property and Air Bell’s, made her escape in the riverbed. The lield then made for All' Clay s homestead, where the party was hospitably entertained by Mr and Airs Twomey. Ac the call of the Alaster, cheers wer& given mr their nos is, and the field dispersed alter a good day’s sport. Those following were —The Alaster, Miss McLacnlan, on toelf Defence; deputy master, A. AJ.edlicott, on Kilvcra; huntsman J. Jriobbs on Conductor, whip on Ben Loyal, Airs Rainier on Lancet, Aiiss ■Rudcienklau on Goldie, Miss Wrightson oil Whiskers, Miss N. AlcLachlan oil Ranger, Aiiss Elworthy on Tommy Dodd, Miss B. Fyall on Hard Times, Aiiss "N. Lyall on Jack, Aiiss J. AlcLachlan on Dixie, Miss S. Hertslett on Kahu, Aiiss Hertslett on High Jump, Aiiss G. d’Auvergne _ on John, Aiiss Studholma, Aiiss Harrison on Grey Bov, Aiessrs Reg. Harrison on Heave Alloy, Rupert Harrison on Vale Terrace, T. G. Cochrane on Canine Boy, C. D. Cochrane on Six Cylinder, G. Sanders on Cedric, R. J. AValdie on By Jingo, R. Rickman on- Anthony, R* Manchester on Golem, R. J. Frost on Mystery, J. Hicks on Happy Alack, A. AicVean on Grey Ronald, and H. Butcher on Donation.

WAIAIATE HUNT CLUB.

A meeting of the Y/aimate Hunt Club Committee was lie Id on Saturday. Hiere were present —Mr A. Medlicott (chairman), Miss C. McLaclilan (Master), and Messrs . Jtfi. B. -Eraser, it. h'rost, E. B. Harrison, itupert Hamson, M. Meehan,- and T. iwomey. Apologies were received from Messrs E. C. D !dtudnolm& and J. Goldstone. Air T. Twomey said that he wished to welcome their new Master, Miss AlcLachlan, on liar first appearance at a committee meeting, and also congratulated her on the capable manned’ in which she was carrying out the duties of Master. Mr E. B. Harrison seconded the motion, which was cairied by acclamation. The secretary was instructed to. apply to the Racing Club for permission to use ilia racecourse on July 26, for the purpose of lioldiug the annual Steeplechase Meeting. It was decided to hold a Hunt Club ball on Thursday, August 2, or else on the nearest available date. Tliei Master \ and Deputy-Master were appointed a 1 sub-committee to make the necessary i arrangements. , „ , .. : Mr E. B. Eraser reported that Air Flint had offered to secure some hounds from England on behalf of the club. The secretary was instructed to ascertain the cost of transport. Tlie New Zealand Kennel Club advised that a suggestion had been made' that a. Harrier’s competition should be included in the dog show to be held in Wellington on August 29 and 30, and asked that the Club should support the scheme by forwarding entries. —The secretary was instructed to obtain particulars. 1 • Messrs A Bunting and 1 F. Kelly were j appointed new members.

FOOTBALL. The following teams have been selectj'.ed for to-day’s fixtures: — Southern. —Seniors v. Northerly at ! the .- Park, at pan.:. Smith, Veitch, Kassall. Collins, Anderson, .C. Stewart, Wilson, Palmer, Wilds,' Anlcl, Willetts, Dench, Howard,,.J. Stewart, A. Stewart. Emergency—N. Manchester. ■ Marist.—Juniors v. School, Manchester’s paddock, 3 p.m.: Crawford, Thyne, Cooney, Hansen (2), Carr (2), Burns, O’Connor. Matheson, Lawlor, Fraser, Hanifin, Leonard, 1 McCrae, Lundy. ! School: Colville., Veitch, Wallis, Hen- ! dren, Turnbull, Campbell,. Deacon, Beckett, Neill, ‘Mines', Allan, Collett, Hayman. . . ! . . . . Northern. — Juniors, v. Hnimai, at Willowbridge: .Grylls, Harrison, Wilce, Joyce, Simpson, Searle, Lindsay, Pelvin, Tiitty, Inkster, Brain, Prue, Goodman, Grylls, Phillips. Emergencies — Harrison," Jackson. Moore’s bus will leave the Post Office at 12.45 p.m., sharp. Northern Seniors - Fade, Baker, Harrison, Granger, Smith, Hodges, _ Denholm, Cook, Bringans, Hicks, ~>> e, White, Chamber!ain, Betten, Emergencies—Wilds, Dowdle. j Glenavy.—Seniors v. Hnimai: Flynn, Fleming (2), McCullock (3), Maiharoa, Smillie, Gibson, Cuthbertson, Watson, Eathorue, Laverv, Walker (2). Emer-gencies-—Upton, Stringer, M. Fleming.,

WILLOWBRIDGE RIFLE CLUB. There, was an attendance of about 50 members at' the weekly shoot on Monday night. The following are the scores train 65 upwards:— it. Beach 63 (2) 70: C. Dunn 66 (4) 70; P. Manchester 66 (4) 70; M. Medlicott 66 (4) 70; A. J. Flint 66 (4) 70; A. Cruickslumks 64 (O’) 70; C. Bennett 64 (6) 70; Geo. Reynolds 63 (7) 70; E. Hays 62 (8) 70; C. Faulkner 36 (5) 68; S. McGowan 65 (2) 67; A. Aiming 64 (3) 67 ; R. llayman 62 (5) 67; D. Wilson 60 (7) 67; F. Simpson 58 (9) 67; W. ichmond 63 (3) tiu; V\. Fletcher 51 (15) 66; V 7. Duncan 65 (ser) 65; H. Orford 56 (9) 65; J. Hutchison 50 (15) 65.

I HUNTER. 1 The Hunter branch of the Young 1 Helpers’ League, held its annual social 1 in aid of the Dr‘Barnardo’s Homes on 1 Friday last. There was a large attend- § ance," and the Inaction turned out a * great success, both socially and iinancially. Songs contributed by Mrs Pal--0 mer" (St. Andrews), Misses T. Hicks | and E. Clark (Timaru), and Messrs § Palmer, helped in no small measure to 4 make the evening an enjoyable one. 8 Palmer’s orchestra supplied the music if for the dancing gratis, and Airs Parks I (St Andrews) assisted with the accom- | paniments. Extras were played by i\iiss E. Cooper and Mr Parks. Air G. I Cunnii.gham was Al.O. 5 AJiss Ashford, travelling warden for I the Homes, was present, and gave a H very instructive and interesting ad- | dress on the work and aims of the in- | stitution. I HOOK.

Preparations arc well in hand for the holding of a Grand Ball in the Soldiers' Memorial Hall on Thursday, June 21. The object of the function is to raise money in aid of the hall funds, and the co-operation and supoort of the i esicleats is looked to A

social will also be held in the Hall, on Friday, June 8, and the hall funds are expected to benefit considerably by these two entertainments.

Engagements, weddings, christenings, and birthdays. All are catered for by E. Stewart Mills, the Waimate jeweller. Select your gift or engagement ring from his large and varied stocks. Royal Doulton or Dutch Gouda China-ware. Always fashionable gifts. Solid silver tea sets and toilet requisites, sta'nless cutlery and hosts of other suitable gifts. Inspection Invited.