WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19509, 8 June 1933, Page 13

WAIMATE

OBITUARY. General regret was expressed in Waimate yesterday at the sudden and unexpected death of Mr Reginald ("Tubby”) Richards, of Elephant Hill, Waihao Downs. The deceased was born in the district, and throughout his life had an ever-increasing circle of friends, to whom the news of his passing came as a shock. He was the fifth son of the late Mr Edward Richards, of the Waihao Downs Estate, and at the time of his death he occupied Elephant Hill Station, which he had successfully farmed for many years. His death removes a prominent supporter of all sporting activities in the district, particularly of hunting, and his generosity and hospitality over a long period of years had made him the central figure of his neighbourhood in activities connected with movements for social benefit and any other object tending towards public welfare. The late Mr Richards leaves a widow and six children, with a large circle of relatives to mourn his loss. FOOTBALL. Referees and line umpires appointed to take charge of to-day’s games are as follows: — Seniors: Southern v. Huimai—referee, Mr J. K. Clarke ;line umpires, Messrs A. Williams and S. Jeffs. Marist v. Old Boys—referee, Mr W. Dench; line umpires, Messrs L. A. Betten and F. Mcßride. Juniors: Glenavy v. School —referee, Mr J. V. Riach; line umpires, Messrs G. Hunt and I. Robinson. Huimai v. Southern, referee, Mr B. Walker; line umpires, Messrs J. Anicich and J. Andrews. Third Grade. Primary No. 2 v. St. Patricks, referee, Mr F. Wilce. Primary No. 1, v. High School—referee, Mr J. Blackaby. PLUNKET SOCIETY. The monthly meeting of the Waimate Plunket Society Committee was held in the Borough Council Chambers, the president (Mrs E. C. d’Auvergne) occupying the chair. Others present w r ere Mesdames Adams, Fletcher, Ford, Warren, Manchester and Sawell. The report of the nurse for the month was as follow's:—Number of cases under supervision, 249; new eas**s, 8; visits to homes, 136; visits to rooms, adults 92, babies 68; car mileage, 333 miles. The Committee held an afternoon at home for mothers and friends of the Society which was largely attended. A short musical programme was given, the contributing artists being Miss Haslem, Mrs C. S. Hood, and Miss Faulkner. Mrs A. K. Warren gave an interesting address on the work of the Plunket Society in England. Afternoon tea was served, after which the singing of the National Anthem brought an enjoyable afternoon to a close. ODDFELLOWS’ LODGE N.G. Bro. D. Mahan presided over a good attendance at the half-yearly meeting of Loyal Heart of Friendship Lodge. Two members were declared on the funds, and sick pay amounting to £ls was passed for payment. A letter of recommendation was received, and it was decided to grant the sister concerned the benefits of the Order while in the district. General accounts amounting to £6l 5s lid were passed for payment. The following officers were elected: N.G., Sister E. Dunstan; V.G., Bro. R. Brien; 1.P.N.G., Bro. D. Mahan; E.S., Bro. E. Hicks; warden, Bro. G. Wilson; guard, Sister A. Thomas; lecture master, P.P.G.M., Bro. W. Hinch; conductor, P.G., Bro. W. Jack; R.S.N.G., P.G., Bro. G Geddes, L.S.N.G., Sister K. Thomas; R.S.V.G., P.P.G.M., Bro. H. J. Dash; chief steward, P.G., Bro. J. Reid; auditor, Bro. R. F. Algie. The installation of officers was carried out by I.P.P.G.M. Bro. Riach, assisted by I.P.P.G.M. Bro. Dash, P.G. Bro. Wilson, P.G., Bro. Wilce, P.G., Bro. Reid, P.P.G.M. Bro. Hinch ably carried out the duties of lecture master. I. Bro. Riach presented P.G., Bro. Jack with a P.G.’s Jewel, on behalf of the Lodg?, and congratulated the recipient on the interest and enthusiasm he had shown while acting as an officer of the Lodge. P.G. Bro. Jack suitably replied. The sick visitors appointed were N.G. Sister Dunstan, V.G. Bro. Brien, and I.P.N.G. Bro. Mahan. It was unanimously decided to recommend the retiring officers for the degrees attached to their office. After the Lodge was closed a social hour was spent in cards and supper. INDEPENDENT ORDER. The fortnightly meeting of Loyal Waimate 1.0.0. F., No. 80. was held in the Foresters’ Hall on Monday night last, Bro. N. Anderson, N.G., presiding over a good attendance of brethren. Two members were reported to be still on the sick list, and two declared off the funds since last lodge night. Accounts amounting to £5 18s 4d were passed for payment. A challenge was received from the Rebekah Lodge to a card evening, and it was decided to hold the evening after next lodge night. As one brother has been in hospital for some time, several brethren offered to form a working bee to assist him in getting his hedges cut and garden dug. The meeting closed in the usual manner, and after supper, members enjoyed a game of cards. NOTES.

The Mayfair Dance Club will hold their weekly dance in Graham and Clear’s Hall, on Saturday night.