WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVIII, Issue 19942, 29 October 1934, Page 6

WAIMATE

MEETING OF HUNT CLUB A SATISFACTORY YEAR A meeting of the committee of the Waimate District Hunt Club was held on Saturday night, those present being the president (Captain N. A. Rattray), Miss J. Studholme and Messrs D. Macdonald, H. J. C. Harper, C. C. Douglas, M. J. Cooney, M, D. Studholme, A, Medlicott, N. Medlicott, J. G. Manchester. The Department of Internal Affairs wrote advising that a rebate of 25 per cent had been allowed the Club on the totalisator turnover at the annual race meeting.—Received. Annual Meeting. The annual meeting was then taken, Gapt. Rattray presiding. The annual report read as follows: “We commenced the year with a debit balance at the bank of £279/4/11 and other liabilities of £7/3/6, and it has closed with a debit balance at the bank of £226/13/10 and other liabilities of £6O. Owing to the liberal assistance of a number of enthusiastic supporters of the Hunt in offering to guarantee the club against loss on a race meeting to the amount of £BS, it was decided by the committee to go on with our race meeting on July 26. The result of the race meeting was fairly satisfactory. We received good support in nominations and acceptances. There were good fields in all the events, first and second dividends being paid in all events but one. We were favoured with a fine day and there was some excellent racing and jumping. The totalisator turn-over was £2,676/10/- against £2,494 for the previous year, and the gates realised £lOl/12/6 against £BB 15/-. There was a deficiency on the day’s working of £3l, but the rebate of 11 per cent, on totalisator tax will more than cover that deficiency, and we are pleased to state that there will be no necessity to call upon the guarantors. The annual point to point was held on June 28, and was successful in every way, the weather being fine, good fields and keen competition in the heayy weights, light weights and field hunters trial events. There was a good attendance of the public and we were able to, show a profit on the day of £B. The annual Hunt Club ball organised by the lady members of the hunt was held on the night of the point-to-point meeting, and was a very successful function. The funds of the hunt benefited to the amount of £7/3/- as a result. Our very hearty thanks are accorded to the lady members for their very able assistance in this direction. The arrangement made last season with the South Canterbury Hunt in which they took over our hounds and hunted the Waimate district from Timaru with the combined packs certainly proved a success as far as the hunting was concerned, and followers appreciated again hunting behind a large and fit pack. It is recommended that an arrangement of a similar nature be made for at least another season, and the incoming committee will, if agreed upon, go into the matter as soon as possible. In the meantime our own kennels property has been let. and the rent received will materially help to pay the cost of having the country hunted. In conclusion, we wish to thank all those members and supporters of the Hunt who have assisted in various ways during the year, and particularly to express our great appreciation to all the farmers in different parts of the county who again so readily and generously allowed us to hunt over their properties, and we trust the incoming committee will receive the same valuable assistance.” The report and balance sheet were adopted. The president briefly remarked that the experiment of hunting by arrangement with the South Canterbury Hunt had been carried out during the year, and had proved very satisfactory. It remained for members to say whether the arrangement would be continued. Their race meeting had fortunately turned out much better than they had anticipated, and the Canterbury Jockey Club had come forward with a donation of £2O, which action was very highly appreciated. Capt. Rattray said he much regreted that he would be absent during next hunting season, and he hoped his successor in office would enjoy the same measure of assistance from members as had made the president’s position so enjoyable throughout the year.

Election of Officers The election of officers resulted: President, Captain N. A. Rattray; master, Mr C. C. Douglas; deputymaster, Mr A. Medlicott; committee, Messrs H. J. C. Harper, R. C.. Harper, M. J. Cooney, D. Macdonald, J. S. Manchester, J. Waldie, E. B. Fraser, M. J. Meehan, H. B. S. Johnstone, C. G. Holmes and Miss J. Studholme; auditor, Mr D. J. Rattray. The president remarked that the hunting last season was an improvement on that of several previous years, and he considered that the huntsman, Mr J. Shaw, was to be congratulated on the condition and management of the hounds. It was resolved to recommend the incoming committee to endeavour to conclude suitable arrangements with

Timaru for next season, and to work along the lines of reinstating the club’s own pack at the kennels at the earliest time that funds will permit. It was suggested by the president that in order to conform to the general wishes of members, at the club’s next race meeting an extra steeplechase event should be placed on the programme. Several members endorsed this view, and it was decided to delete one of the flat races, possibly the Hunter’s Plate, in order to include the extra steeplechase on the programme. Miss Catherine Johnstone, Otaio, was elected a new member of the club.

TULIP SHOW The annual tulip show under the auspices of the Waimate Methodist Church was held on Saturday, when in spite of unfavourable weather a large number of patrons took the opportunity of viewing a very fine array of beautiful blooms. The stands shown for exhibition only by Mrs J. S. McKenzie, Waimate, and Mrs Bremner, Dunedin, were greatly admired. The awards were:

Cut Blooms. Collection of tulips (2): Mrs A. E. Nelson 1, Mrs A. Grant 2. 12 tulips, any variety, mixed colours (2): Mrs A. Grant 1, Mrs J. I. Hayman 2. 6 tulips, any variety, mixed colours (4): Mrs A. Grant 1, Rev. A. M. Costain 2, Mrs J. I. Hayman 3. 3 tulips, any variety, mixed colours (5): Mrs A. Grant 1, Rev. A. M. Costain 2, Mr Boyd 3. 3 Yellow tulips (7): Mrs A. E. Nelson 1, Mrs A. Grant 2, Mrs A. E. Nelson 3. 3

Red tulips (6): Mrs Mcllwriek 1, Mrs Pitts 2, Mrs Pitts 3. 3 Pink tulips (6): Mrs A. Grant 1 and 2, Mrs T. A. Wilson 3. ,3 Mauve tulips (3): Mrs J. McIlWrick 1, Mrs A. E. Nelson 2. 3 tulips, any shade (6): Mr Boyd 1, Rev. A. M. Costain 2, Mrs Colville 3. 3 tulips, parrot (1): Mrs Colville. 6 ranunculus (7): Mrs Officer 1, Rev. A. M. Costain 2, Mr J. Menzies 3. 12 ranunculus (4): Mrs Officer 1, Mr J.

Menzies 2, Rev. A. Costain 3. Collection of runuculus (3): Mrs J. I. Hayman 1, Miss R. Paul 2. Champion bloom: Mrs A. Grant. Decorative Class 1 bowl of tulips (6): Mrs A. Grant 1, Mrs R. White 2. Mrs T. A. Wilson 3. 1 vase tulips (6): Mrs A. Grant I, Mrs R. White 2, Mrs Fraser 3.

RIFLE SHOOTING At an enthusiastic meeting held at Willow bridge, it was decided to form an open range miniature rifle club; and. judging from the interest taken, a good membership is assured. The Club’s officers are: President, Mr G. Joyce; vice-president, Mr J. C. Faulkner; secretary, Mr A. J. Hawke. The new Club held its opening shoot last week, the first shot being fired by Mr W. Richmond, owner of the property on which the range is situated. Seventeen members participated, and considering that no one had previously used a miniature rifle at 50 and 100 yards, good shooting was recorded. In the following list of scores, the first figures given are the scores over 50yds, and the second over 100yds: C. Blair 77, 79; G. Joyce 76, 77; B. Richardson, 78, 75; J. C. Faulkner 77, 72; J. Faulkner 76, 73; A. Dunnill 78, 73; C. Bennett 74, 77; R. Baker 71, 67: B. Averis 71, 67; R. Kennard 73, 69; R. Miller 69, 61: A. J. Hawke 69, 69; W. Richmond 74, 65; F. Keen 73, 69; A. Richmond 68, 65; E. Melton 77, 66; H. Melton, jun., 66, 67.

ARNO RIFLE CLUB. The Arno Miniature Rifle Club held its annual concert, presentation of trophies and- dance in the Arno Soldiers’ Memorial Hall. The concert programme, which was arranged by Mr Allan Shrimpton, was very much appreciated. Those contributing were Miss Gay Reeve. Miss H. Kirkpatrick, Messrs Allan Shrimpton. A. Hearne, E. Tavendale. M. J. Friel, N. Rennell and F. L. Trott. The president (Mr E. C. Wright), in welcoming the visitors from Glenavy and Waimate Rifle Clubs, remarked upon the friendly spirit which existed between the different clubs. Mrs H. H. Meredith then presented the following trophies:—Club championship. G. Thomas; runner-up, E. T. Wright; Meredith Challenge Cud. J. McKenzie; Button cup. E. C. Wright; Mr G. W. Hossack’s trophy. C. Thomas; Mr 11. McKenzie’s No. 1 trophy. E. C. Wright; Mr H. McKenzie’s No. 2 trophy, G. Thomas; Mr T. Dugdale’s No. 1 trophy, J. Meredith; Mr T. Dugdale’s No. 2 trophy, G. G. Hossack; Mr J. Meredith’s trophy. G. Thomas; Mr J. Matheson. senior’s trophy, C. Olorenshaw; Mr J. Campbell’s trophy. C. Thomas; Messrs Thomas Bros.’ trophy, E. C. Wright; Mr E. C. Wright’s trophy. T. Thomas. Mr E. Warren, on behalf of the Waimate District Miniature Rifle Association, was then called upon to present the “B” Grade Cud to J. Meredith. In doing so. Mr Warren offered his congratulations to the winner on his very fine performance. Mr E. C. Wright thanked all those who kindly gave trophies and also those who assisted to make the evening a success. Supper was handed round by members of the Rifle Club, after which dancing was indulged in to music supplied by an orchestra, extras being played by Miss F. Turner and Mr G. Thomas. Mr P. McCrossan was M.C.

TENNIS. The following is the result of the C grade tennis match, Studholme v. St. Paul’s, played at Studholme on Thursday (Studholme names first): Women’s singles: Miss J. Kippenberger 6 v. Miss E. Veitch 3, Miss A. Weir 6 Miss A. Malthus 2, Miss G. Wright 6 v. Miss E. Mahan 2, Miss A. Meyer 2 v. Miss S. Veitch 6. Men’s singles: B. Edwards 6 v. W. Westphal 7, E. Saunders 2 v. O. Veitch 7, K. Kippenberger 5 v. S. Wasley 7, L. Meyer 2 v. K. Stephens 7. Women’s doubles: Misses Kippenberger and Weir 6 v. Misses E. Veitch and Malthus 4, Misses Wright and Meyer 6 v. Misses Mahan and S. Veitch Men’s doubles: Edwards and Saunders 2 v. Westphal and Veitch 7, Kippenberger and Meyer 3 v. Wasley and Stephens 7. Mixed doubles: Miss Kippenberger and Edwards 4 v. Miss E. Veitch and Westphal 3, Miss Weir and Saunders 4 v. Miss Malthus and Veitch 6. The sets were 7 all, but St. Paul’s won by 70 games to 60.

WOMEN’S INSTITUTE. At the monthly meeting of the Morven Women’s Institute Mrs Hassall presided. The Misses Fleming of Glenavy gave a very interesting demonstration on papier mache. The president thanked all those who had helped to make the flower show a financial success. Competitions resulted: Favourite bloom. Miss M. Shepheid 1, Miss R. Stokes 2, Miss C. Smillie 3; 4-egg sponge, Mrs Baker and Miss Shepherd (equal) 1, Miss Smillie 3. The hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs Milson, Miss Wellwood, Miss M. Shepherd and Miss C. Smillie.