WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19834, 25 June 1934, Page 3

WAIMATE

SHARP FROSTS GENERAL NEWS Seven degrees of frost were registered at the Waimate Observatory on Saturday morning, and 10 degrees yesterday. SALVATION ARMY. On Thursday night a public farewell was tendered in the Salvation Army Hall to Commissioner and Mrs Cunningham, before their departure for South Africa. The Mayor (Mr O. Dash) presided, and there were present representatives of local bodies and religious and social organisations of the district. Mr Dash paid a very high tribute to tne Stirling work accomplished by the guests during their 41 years stay in the Dominion, and wished them God speed and success in their new field of labour. Mr H. M. Whatman apologised for the absence of the County chairman (Mr H. B. S. Johnstone) who wished to be associated with the meeting, and said that although the County was not so closely associated with the Army as was the Borough, all realised the fine work it was doing. In conclusion he expressed regret that the country was losing so able a leader whom they trusted would return again and witness the further progress of the Army's good work. The Rev. W. F. Nichol, on behalf of the Ministers’ Association after outlin- | ing the social work of the various Protestant denominations, emphasised the good which the Army was accomplishing, and wished Commissioner Cunningham further success in South Africa. Mr A. E. Lewis, president of the Returned Soldiers’ Association, said that none knew better than his members what the Army had done for the men at the Front where the comforts they had provided had been genuinely appreciated. Their work was continued in civil life and the Association regretted the Commissioner’s departure and wished him God speed and success. Mr W. G. Paul, Deputy-Mayor expressed the highest appreciation of the work done by the Army in dealing with charitable relief. This work received little publicity, but was none the less of the highest value in the present difficult times. Commandant Podmore read an apology from the Hon. J. Bitchenei who regretted being unable to attend to pay tribute to the work of the Commissioner for his fellow men. Commandant Podmore then reviewed briefly the work of the Commissioner during his term of office, and stated that they trusted he would not only be as successful in his future work but would attain even greater usefulness. Mrs Cunningham then expressed appreciation and said that she was sorry to leave New Zealand, the country they have loved for its beauty and which they would always remember. Commissioner Cunningham after making a presentation of a general’s tassel to Sister Vera Harrison of the Life Saving Guards addressed the gathering and thanked individually the various speakers. He then briefly reviewed the history of the Army in New Zealand, especially in regard to its social work, and in conclusion said he trusted the work of the Army in the Dominion would continue to go forward. POINT-TO-POINT. The annual Point-to-Point Steeplechase meeting of the Waimate District Hunt Club will be held on Thursday on I*r J. Wilson’s farm at Hook, where an excellent course over good average country has been set out. The public will gain entrance to the ground through a gate near the coiner of Hook and Linkwood roads. The first event is timed to start at 2 p.m. Good fields are anticipated in all the events as the Hunt has had a large following during the season, the following being out at both the Redcliff and Morven meets held early in the month:—The Master, CaDt. N. A. Rattray on The Joker; Huntsman, Mr J. S. Shaw, on Peter; Hon. Whips, Mr A. Medlicott, on McDuff, and Mr J. S. Manchester on Bonnie BufI; Misses J. Harper on Hackthorne; J. McLachlan on Wireless; L. Winter ■ Red Pete”; C. Studholme on Russett; C Johnstone on Tasman; Mcßae on —, J. Johnstone on Tim and Bell; Messrs C. Douglas on Waikari; J. S. Manchester on Killarney; D. Studholme on Tiptoes; J. Studholme on Bobbette; R. T. Harper on Euclid; J. R. Waldie cn Bandana; T. Waldie on Reform; A. L. Aubrey on Bonnie Buff; M. Cooney on Dawn; L. Cooney on Willow Glen; J. Cooney, H. B. L. Johnstone on Sandy Mac; T. Rattray on Trixie.

.IKAWAI WOMEN’S INSTITUTES.. At the June meeting )f the Ikawai Women’s Institute a “Scotch Afternoon’’ was held, the roll call being A Scotch Joke” which caused much amusement. A motion of sympathy with the relatives of Mr J. Wall was passed. Mrs F. G. Mcßae was appointed delegate to the conference at Wellington. A new member, Miss A. George was welcomed. A pianoforte duet was played by Mesdames A. Bell and N. Verity, and a very interesting address on “The Life and Works of Robert Bums" was also given. .... In the specimen flower competition Mrs T. Hamilton Senr. was first and the Misses J. and N. Hamilton second equal. . „ The winners of the following competitions were each presented with a sprig of heather and a piece of tar-t-n; Plate of oat cake. Miss J. Waldie 1. Mrs F. Mcßae and Miss N. Hamilton 2, Mrs Turnbull and Mrs Wall equal 3. Article made of tartan, Miss L Wall 1, Mrs W. Bartlett 2, Mesdames Hamilton. Appleby, Misses Waldie and J. Hamilton equal 3. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs G. Cleland, Misses M. Cleland and D. Geddes.

FAREWELL GATHERING. Residents of the Upper Hook and Waituna districts and also many from town gathered in the Waituna schoolroom on Thursday evening to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs J. W. Hare and family who are leaving for Culverden. Mr F. J. Meyer, who presided, stated that Mr Hare’s kindly and friendly spirit had made him numerous friends in the short time he had been in the district. The large attendance that night was witness of the fact. Mr May - er touched on the good qualities of the guests and wished them prosperity m their new home. Mr L. Nicholas referred to Mr and Mrs Hare as ideal neighbours, and his remarks were endorsed by Mr L. Buckingham. .. . . Mr W. G. Lane declared that in his dealings with Mr Hare he had always found him a man in every respect. On account of the young family Mr and Mrs Hare had been unable to attend the various functions in the district, but they had always supported financially anything pertaining to the school. , , ... Mrs Hare was presented with a rug and Mr Hare with a travelling bag. Returning thanks Mr Hare said they had not expected such a function, and as they had been in the district only a short time they thought they did not deserve it. However, they were deeply grateful for the remarks made and for the gifts, and they were sorry to leave so many friends in the district. The evening was spent in dancing, extras were played by Miss Patterson, Mr George Campbell was M.C. Miss M. Stewart contributed a song.

MINIATURE RIFLES. In the weeklv shoots of the various Miniature Rifle Clubs in the Waimate district held last week, the following are the highest scores off the rifle: Arno. —G. Thomas 73, J. Meredith, H W. McKenzie 78, E. C. Wright, J. McKenzie 77, F. Dugdale 76, C. Olorenshaw 75, J. Campbell, N. McKenzie 74 H Olorenshaw, C. Thomas, G. McKenzie 72, W. Fair, A. McKenzie 70. The Club’s weekly button was won by G. Thomas. Willowbridge.— E. Trembath, A, Kelly, C. Blair 79, S. F. Cox, J. C. Faulkner. C. Bennett, G. Joyce, R. Forsyth 78, B. Richardson, E. Melton, G Murray, J. Bartlett, F. Fletcher, H. Melton jnr. 77, A. Dminiil, H. Melton senr 76, J. Faulkner, J. Richmond, S. J. Richmond 75. E. Trembath won the Duncan button, and G. Murray the silver rifle. .. Hook,—A. Kingsbury, J. Medlicott 79, W. Looker, L, Rathgen, F. Sole 78, E. Wilkin. C. Rose 77, L. Alexander, C. Medlicott, L. Bell, F. Grayson 76, J. Mackenzie, F. Medlicott, W. Finlay 75, H. Mason 74. J. Medlicott won the club button and F. Sole the Mills button. Morven. —F. Keen, L. Morrison, H. Spencer, R. McAleer, K. Malthus, R. Keen 78, G. Wilson, S. Blair, J. McAleer, R. Crowe 77, T. McLay 76, S. Bruce, W. Spencer, J. C. Hay, K. Bruce 75. The Melton button was won by F. Keen and Mr A. Pearce s trophy by R. Keen. Studholme. —C. Rolllnson 78, J. Mitchell, F. Saunders 77, D. Rogers, E, Rollinson, G. Sides, T. Vincent 76, J. Barrar, L. Lemon, G. Sullivan, T. Rogers, T. Henshaw 75, J Weir, T. Robertson 73, A, Hayman, C. Hansen, J. Lindsay 72. The Henshaw button was won by C. Rollinson, and the trophy by D. Rogers. Hunter.—C. Gibson 79. W, Gibson, J. McFarlane, W. Clark 78, J. Milne, I’. Allan, T. Cooper, A. Leathwick 77, A. Richards, A. Robinson 76, F. Gibson, | R. Barclay, A. McFarlane 75. The Mc--1 Farlane button was won by C. Gibson, the novice button by W. Clark, and Mr R. Paterson’s trophy by J. McFarlane. WiUowbridge v. Morven. Willowbridge A —A. Dunnill 80, C. Blair, B. Richardson, E. Melton 79, C. Bennett, J. C. Faulkner, G. Joyce, H. Melton jnr. 78, E. Trembath 75, S. F. Cox 74, total 778.