WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18329, 29 July 1929, Page 3

WAIMATE.

MINIATURE RIFLE CLUBS. The following are the resulst of the Miniature Rifle Clubs' weekly shoots in the Waimate district: — Amo. I. Thomas 80; C. Wright, J. McKenzie, G. Thomas, 79; K. Wright, 78; D. Parsons, 77; U. Riddle, F. Dugdale, 76; H. W. McKenzie, N. McKenzie, 75. Captain I. Thomas holds the McKenzie button for the week. Mr A. Beard’s trophy was won by C. Wright. Hook. W. Bell, J. Campbell, Ron. Wilson, J. Medlicott, H. Meyer, 78; R. Wilson, R. Campbell, L. Rathgen, C. Rose, A. Kingsbury, W. Richards, 77; L. Bell, 75; W. Looker, F. Medlicott, C. Alexander, 74. J. Medlicott won the shoot for the button, arid Ron. Wilson won Mr C. Barney’s trophy. Willowbridge. B. Richardson, C. Blair, C. Woods, J. Reid, 79; R. Curtis, F. Fox, C. Bennett, B. Dawber, H. Melton, J. C. Faulkner, 78; J. R. Richmond, H. Hayman, W. Richmond, 77; G. Murray, S. Cox, R. Forsyth, G. Joyce, 76; S. Bennett, H. Richmond, S. Richmond, A. Hawke, 75. The Duncan button was won by E. Ricc.rrdson. 3AND OF HOPE. At Friday night’s meeting of the Waimate Band of Hope, Mr A. Shearer, on behalf of parents and senior members, made a presentation of a desk clock and a perpetual calendar to Mr George Dash, as a jubilee, memento of his many years of association with Band of Hope and temperance work. Mr Dash, in humorous vein, acknowledged the gifts, stating that mementos of such work seemed superfluous when one considered the rich endowment of happy memories. He, however, realised that the true spirit of comradeship had prompted the gifts, which he would value accordingly. In conclusion, Mr Dash promised each and every juvenile present a gift if they would meet him in the same place at the end of the next fifty years. WEDDING. One of the prettiest weddings evei celebrated in Waimate took place on Wednesday, in the Anglican Church, the contracting parties being Miss Meri Medlicott, second daughter of Mr and Mrs T. S. Medlicott of Greylands, and Arthur Ruddenklau, fourth son ox Mr and Mrs Henry Ruddenklau, of Downlands. The fact that the two families are among the oldest and best-known in the district made the wedding of considerable social importance, and the picturesque old church was filled to overflowing with guests and friends from far and near. The church was beautifully decorated with spring flowers and greenery which had clearly been imported from a more northern climate, and Miss Munford officiated at the organ. The bridegroom was accompanied by Mi Douglas Kain as best man, and Messrs Norton and Jack Medlicott as groomsmen. The bride entered the church on the arm of her father, and she was attended by three bridesmaids. Miss Betty Appleby, Miss Molly Henderson, and Miss Dalcie Ruddenklau. The bride was attired in a lovely gown of cream embossed georgette, with long sleeves and skirt, the uneven hem of which formed a most graceful train. The bridal veil was caught by a spray of orange blossoms, and she carried a Victorian posy of spring flowers. The maids were costumed in gowns of cainelia pink panne velvet, with closefitting bodices and flared skirts. They also favoured long sleeves, and wore cuaint felt hats with Oriental colouring to tone. They carried Victorian posies of spring flowers. The service was conducted by Canon J. P. Cocks. The guests partook of a wedding breakfast, and toasts were enthusiastically recei/ed. The guests then adjourned to Greylands to view the gifts, and to bid farewell to the young people. The bride’s travelling costume, was wine coloured face-cloth, finished with a mole fur colarette and a pretty little felt hat to match. Later in the evening a dance was held at Greylands.

AUCTION SALE. Mr Forbes Wallace (Canterbury Produce Company) reports having held a successful sale of property and furniture on behalf of the trustees of Mrs Fanny Genn. on Tuesday last. A four-roomed cottage and section in Parsonage Road, was knocked down to the bid of Mr Charles Jackson, Waimate, whilst furniture and sundries met with - spirited demand, and sold at full market values. PLUNKET SOCIETY. At the monthly meeting of the Waimate branch of the Plunket Society, the chair was occupied by Mrs E. C. d’Auvergne; other ladies present being Mesdames Adams, Manchester, Springer, Fraser, Dash, Meredith and Cox. Mrs Hayman, junr., and Mrs C. Dugdale were elected members of the Committee. Plunket Nurse Austin reported for the month as follows: —New cases 6; adults’ visits to rooms 75; children’s visits to rooms 42; babies’ visits to rooms 51; visits paid to homes 133; lessons in preparing milk 6; letters received 3; goods sold £6/16/5; car mileage 567 miles. Accounts amounting to £29/11/were passed for payment. At the conclusion of the meeting, the ladies reassembled at the residence of Mrs H. Ford, for the purpose of acknowledging the services to the Society of Mrs G. Manchester. In the absence of the president (Mrs E. C. Stuaholme) Mrs d’Auvergne presented Mrs Manchester with a handsome crystal jug, and paid tribute to the valued work of the recipient during her years of office as president of the Society. Mrs Manchester suitably replied, thanking the donors of the gift. Prior to the presentation, afternoontea was dispensed. WAIMATE HIGH SCHOOL. During the past week, a move was made by the pupils and staff of the Waimate High School from the scattered temporary quarters, to the fine new building recently erected in Paul Street. Pending the arrival of new equipment in the shape of desks, tables, laboratory material, etc., shift is being made with the old furnishings, and the arrival of the new appliances will tend towards much greater convenience for the staff and pupils. The water heating system is proving successful, and the fine, airy class-rooms * are a decided improvement on the old order of things. The laying-out of the grounds win be put in hand almost immediately, sites for playing areas having been leased from the Waimate Borough Council. So far, no definite word has been re- . '•l ed as to the date of the official ling of the school by the Minister education.