WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, Issue 18501, 24 February 1930, Page 4

WAIMATE.

BOXING. A meeting of the committee of the Waimate Amateur Boxing Association was held on Friday evening, with the president (Mr G. E. Bray), in the chair. The secretary reported having received a: cles for £IOO, 15 rounds professional contest duly signed by each of Jhe managers of the contestants. The permit to hold the contest had also come to hand. A letter had been sent to the New Zealand Boxing Council asking that the heavyweight professional title be handed to the Waimate Association to be competed for in the Cleverley-r-Campbell contest, as requested by the title-holder, E. Parker, but no reply had been received. Mr Willbughby, Christchurch, wrote on behalf of S. McKane in reference to a bout with C. Brosnahan.—The secretary was instructed to write stating that as no reply had been received to a previous communication, other arrangements had been made. Mr P. Connors, Wellington, manager for Cleverley, wrote agreeing to accept Mr T. Nightingale as referee. It was decided that the president and secretary purchase trophies to the' value of £5/5/- for each om the preliminary bouts. THE BAND. The following additional subscriptions have been received towards the Waimate Silver Band contest fund:— G. McCulloch £l/1/-, A. J. Kirby 10/-, Mrs J. P. Mcßride 5/-, E. Bishop 5/-* Anonymous 5/-. VALEDICTORY. Residents of Willowbridge assembled in large numbers recently at Willowbridge Hall to tender a farewell and presentation to Mr T. E. Fletcher, who is leaving for an extended trip to Britain. In the unavoidable absence of the chairman of the Hall Committee (Mr J. C. Faulkner), Mr S. Cox presided He said that his acquaintance with Mr Fletchqr had extended over 17 years, during which he had had many opportunities of knowing the many estimable qualities possessed by their guest. As an employer, a neighbour, and in business affairs, Mr Fletcher had always been above reproach, and the large attendance that evening was ample testimony to the esteem in which he I was held throughout the district. ! Messrs B. K. Dauber (president of j the Willowbridge Tennis Club"), and W. j Wellwood (Huimai Football Club), I spoke of the practical support and S assistance which Mr Fletcher had I always accorded their clubs, and dwelt jon the many good qualities of the i guest, whom they wished a pleasant j trip and a safe return, j The chairman thep. presented Mr | Fletcher with a gold watch, suitably j inscribed, from the residents of the I district. I Mr Fletcher said he was deeply j touched by the kindness of the friends ' he had made during his 30 years residence at Willowbridge. He did not j think the people of the district would j take notice of so humble a soul as i himself, but he was pleased indeed that { so many had come to bid him farewell. -He deeply appreciated their kind | remarks and their handsome present, for which he wished to tender his I sincerest thanks. During the evening a progressive j euchre tournament was held, the prizewinners being Mrs B. Richardson and Mr J. Hollamby. A real Farm, 220 acres, Freehold I Land of the best, will grow anything. 40 acres wheat, 6 of oats, 14 of turnips and a new brick bungalow right up to date and necessary buildings, very easy terms. Forbes Wallace, Bex 47, Waimate. The old established hairdressing ard tobacconists business next to the Farmers’ Co-op. has been taken over by Mr J. Ryan who will run it in conjunction with his shop in Hunt’s Buildings. At the former premises stock is being sold at sacrifice prices to make room for new goods. Hygienic saloon appointments at J. Ryan’s, Queen Street, Waimate.