WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume XCVIII, 12 May 1925, Page 11

WAIMATE.

(From Our Own Correspondent). HUNTING. The Waimate District Hunt held the weekly meet at “Ngahere” on Thursday. Hounds threw off in Mr Court’s property, and' after a short run scored their fifth kill of the season. A number of other runs wore experienced, but without result. The ground was a trifle on the bal’d side, but some splendid jumping was witnessed. Later the field were entertained at afternoon tea by Captain and Mrs NeiJl Rattray. Those following were—Tho Master (Mr A. Medlicott) on ICilvera, the de-puty-master (Mr J. S. Manchester) on Cannie Boy, Huntsman Ferguson on Seif Defence, The Whip (J. Courts) on Scxtetto, Miss G. Cochrane on Katinka, Miss Ruddenklau on Dixie, Miss McLaclilan on Warfare, Miss Brown on a chestnut, Captain Rattray on Grey Star, Captain Hennessey on Taiaiai, F. Moore on Maori, J. Medlicott on a bay, J. Cochrane on Vice Regal, Reg. Harrison on Six Cylinder, Stewart on Dolly Grey, A. ■ Ruddenklau on a bay, N. Medlicott on Chicago, D. Baker on Krithia, McCorron on a bay, T. Boyoe on a chestnut, G. Pitts on Tommy. Among' those in cars wore—Mrs E. C. Studnohne and party, Mr and Mrs T. S. Medlicott and party, Mr and Mrs W. Medlicott and party, Mr and Mrs T. Medlicott, Mrs Garland and party, Mr and Mrs Morrison, Mr C. S. McLaclilan, Mr C. Hertslett, Mrs E. B. Harrison and party, Mr R. R. G. Rattray, Mrs “Wallace and party, Mr and Mrs E. C. Raivnsley and party, Mr and Mrs Smith and’ party, Mrs McLean and party, Mr Clark and party, Mrs Clay and party, and Mrs Frost.

RIFLE SHOOTING. The opening' shoot of the Waimate Miniature Rifle Club’s competitions was held last Thursday night. The best scores were as follows: —S. Malthus 69 (1) 70; Hendry-69 (I) 70; Penman 68 (1) 69; Bishop 66 (3) 69; Keen 67 (2) 69; Hardwick 65 (4) 69; White 65 (4) 69; Polascheli 64 (5) 69; Wain 67 (1) 68; Duncan 66 (2) 68. CHIMNEY ON FIRE. The sound of the firebell at 7.30 on Friday night was responsible for attracting the attention of a large number of residents. A burning chimney was all that the Brigade had to cope with.

SV.E.A. ~ .Qu Saturday night. Professor Shelley delivered an interesting address, under tho auspices of the Waimate branch of tho W.E.A., on the life and! works of John Masefield. Mr F. L. Wallace occupied the chair, and presided over a fair attendance of the public. Professor Shelley said that in recent times Masefield was a popular artist. Besides long narrative poems, he had written several plays, and some delightful'works': It required great and bitter experiences to write works of art. Warfare might have its drawbacks, but it brought man up against (he bitterest experiences and something that could not bo mastered. Professor Shelley went on to speak of the life of Masefield’ and gave one or two biographical notes which were illustrated by reference to his works. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the speaker at the conclusion of the lecture.