WAIMATE.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXV, 17 July 1930, Page 11

WAIMATE.

THE WEATHER. Fierce wind squalls, followed by heavy rain for some hours, were experienced in Waimate shortly after 11 o’clock on Tuesday night, and the hills nearby on Wednesday were covered with a sprinkling of snow. The weather is again fine, but a strong cold wind continues. • RUGBY. The following will represent Old Boys seniors v. Marist on Thursday:— N. Hodges, Gourlay, Dobbs, S. Walker, L. Milson, C. Granger, R. Carleton, A. Johnson, T. MofQt, T. Koppert, Pearce, Baxter, N. Grylls, A. Cadwallader, S. Jones, A. Boyd, Watts. COLLIE CLUB. The annual meeting of the Waimate Collie Club was held in Dalgety’s rooms. Present—Messrs J. Mcßae (president), E. Davis, A. A. McKenzie, J. Bryson, A .Dench, J. Hicks, A. Baikie, A. Ottley, A. J. Mcßae, Geo. Hansen and D. Willcocks (hon. sec). The balance sheet, showing a credit of £lO/17/9, was adopted. In his annual report, the president stated that the annual trials had been held on the property of Mr J. Baikie, Elephant Hill, on 10th April. The credit of £lO/17/9 w r as a considerable falling off compared with the 1929 trials, but it could be accounted for in several ways. The Club was thankful to all those who had given donations, as without their support a debit balance would be shown. In conclusion, the president reminded members they must make greater efforts to stimulate interest in the affairs of the Club, or it would be impossible to carry on. The following were elected officers for the ensuing year: President, Mr J. Mcßae (re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs G. Clelland. A. Aubrey, F. Brown, G. Hansen, E. C. d’Auvergne, T. Cooney, J. Bryson, J. Dench, B. A. Richards, S. Dixon and G. Barclay; hon. sec. and treasurer, Mr A. J. Mcrae; patrons, Messrs J. Bitchener, M.P., A. Baikie, G. McCulloch, O. Craighead, E. C. Studholme. M. L. Elliot, J. W. Halliday, A. W. Barnett, E. Davis, W. Munro, P. V. Steven, J. Smillie, J. W. Hayes, J. Baikie and J. Hendry; committee, Messrs J. Mcßae, L. Giles, J. McKenzie, C. W. Whatman, E. Davis, P. Mcßae, J. Hicks, A. Ottley, A. A. McKenzie, J. McKenzie, A. Baikie. L. Douth waite,, S. Kennedy, L. Cooney, J. Waldie, R. H. Rickman, G. Hansen and T. Adamson. A sub-committee consisting of Messrs J. Mcßae, E. Davis, J. Bryson, G. Hansen and A. J. Mcßae, was appointed to endeavour to arrange for suitable grounds near Waimate for the next trials. At the conclusion of the meeting the president, on behalf of the Club, made a presentation to Mr D. Wilcocks (hon. secretary), who is leaving the district. Mr Mcßae spoke of Mr Wilcocks’s many good qualities, and said they regretted very much his departure from the district. Mr Wilcocks had made a very energetic secretary, and nothing had been too mu6h trouble for him to do. Mr E. Davis and Mr G. Hansen endorsed the previous speaker’s remarks, and wished Mr Wilcocks every success. Mr Wilcocks suitably responded. ; ARNO PLAY. A most successful play, entitled “Good Morning Bill,” in aid # of the Girl Guides’ Fund, was given* in the Amo Soldiers’ Memorial Hall on Tuesday night. There was a large attendance, and the funds should substantially benefit as a result. A dance was held at the conclusion of the concert, music being provided by Mr L. McLauchlan, of Waimate, who kindly loaned a radio-gramophone. Mr A. Smart, of Oamaru, officiated at the piano for some of the dances, and Miss Grainger contributed a fancy dance. \ PERSONAL. Mr J. D. S.* Roberts, of Waimate, is leaving on Thursday on a holiday trip ' to Australia. BOXING. The following appeared in a recent issue of a northern paper: “Alf Clever- ’ j ly may make Tils way down to Waimate, ’; where it is possible he will meet Artie ’ | Hay for the light-heavy weight cham--1 pionship of New Zealand and a £l5O ’ I purse. Provided this contest is staged ’ I successfully in Waimate. then the As- ; j sociation down there will be deserving 'I of high praise. Although the Associa--1 I tion has not been established two years, ! | it has done all in its power to foster • | sport in its radius, at times having ’ j shown initiative commendable of a much stronger association.” ! Arrangements for the tourney on ! Saturday are well in hand, and Wright | and Brosnan. who are to make their first professional appearance that | night, are both in excellent condition. I Five supporting bouts will be staged.

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