WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20064, 22 March 1935, Page 5

WAIMATE

RETURNED SOLDIERS’ ASSOCIATION * POPPY DAY DISCUSSED At the fortnightly meeting of the -Ommittee of the Waimate Returned Soldiers’ Association there were present—Messrs A. E. Lewis (president), J. A. Grant, J. M. King, J. A. Lash, H. D. Cameron and A. Williams. Mrs A. M. O’Brien wrote thanking the Association for services rendered. The Hokitika branch advised that its financial membership on February 28 was 196. It was reported that the local membership was 160, and it was hoped that some of the outstanding subscriptions would come forward before the end of the financial year. The Waitaki Hydro branch advised that one of its members desired to be transferred to the Waimate branch. The transfer was approved. The South Canterbury branch wrote asking the number of cases appearing before the next meeting of the Appeal Board set down for Christchurch. The desired information was supplied. Arrangements for Poppy Day were discussed, and it was decided to ask permission to sell poppies on April 18. Final arrangements for Poppy Day and Anzac Day were left over until the April meeting. A motion of sympathy was passed to the widow and family of the Rev. W. B. Scott, who had been a member of the executive committee. Mr A. Williams was appointed hospital visitor for the month. CYCLE ROAD RACE A cycle road race under the auspices of the Waimate Amateur Athletic Association was run over a six and ahalf mile course, comprising what is known as the “Cottee block,” on Wednesday night, attracted only five starters, but drew a very large attendance of spectators, who showed keen interest in the progress of the event. At the end of the first round C. Chamberlain, on 21min, maintained most of his advantage in handicap from C. Peck, on the 13min mark, the latter being followed by J. Walker, who started from 2min, and Woods, off 15sec, who had not picked up a great deal of his handicap. The race finished in this order, Chamberlain winning in 20min ssec comfortably from Peck, whose time was 20min 50 2-ssec. Fastest time was secured by Woods, who finished in third place with a riding time of 19min 36sec. DRUIDS’ LODGE At the fortnightly meeting of the Druids’ Lodge, A.D. Bro. Riordan presided. It was decided to send letters of sympathy to Bros. Sullivan and Betten. A vote of thanks was accorded to Bro. Prue for his comprehensive report on the recent meeting of the Dispensary Board. • P.D.P. Bro. Kirby reported on the recent conference, and was accorded a vote of thanks. A vote of congratulation w'as passed to Bro. Kay on his attaining Grand Lodge honours.

RUGBY The annual meeting of the Huimai Football Club was held in the Morven Hall, Mr E. J. Meredith presiding. A letter was received from the Waimate Rugby Sub-Union tendering congratulations to the club on winning last year’s senior competition. A letter received from Mr J. C. Hay protesting against the club holding a meeting on a Sunday was held over for further consideration. Annual Report The president, Mi* E. J. Meredith, reported that the club last year had met with a fair measure of success. The senior grade players had won the senior competition and the Coltman Cup for the second year in succession, and were runners-up in the knock-out competition. The club had also won the senior seven a-side tournament, and had travelled to Fairlie to contest the Burnett Memorial Shield. Although defeated in this game, the Mackenzie Sub-Union, by their liberal hospitality, had made the day thoroughly enjoyable for all who made the journey to Fairlie. The junior team had been runners-up in the season’s competitions and also in the seven a-side tournament, and throughout the year had shown keenness. On the social side the year had been enjoyable, two successful dances yielding more than £lO, which was a great help to the finances of the club. A large measure of this success was due to the ladies of the Morven district, to whom the club tendered its sincere thanks and appreciation. Before proceeding with the election of officers, the secretary asked that a vote should be taken as to whether the club should carry on during the coming year, as the seniors had decided to disband at the end of last season owing to one of their players being suspended. Messrs E. J. Meredith and J. Heath expressed the view that the disbanding of the club would show a very poor spirit of sportsmanship, and on a vote being taken it was decided to carry on as usual. Election of Officers The election of officers resulted:— President, Mr E. J. Meredith; secretary and treasurer, Mr W. Wellwood; assistant secretary, Mr T. Black (subject to consent); vice-presidents, last year’s with the addition of Mr S. Garland: delegates to Sub-Union, Messrs F. J. Bailey, J. C. Winning and H. Barford; committee, Messrs E. Allnutt. ,W. Lundy, E. Fraser, N. Cumming, A. Forsyth and H. Allnutt; selectors, seniors, Messrs W. Wellwood and R. Tresize, juniors, Mr J. Heath. It was decided to enter a senior and a junior team in the coming year's competitions. A vote of £3/3/- was passed to the secretary towards his petrol expenses.

The subscription fee was fixed at 3/for seniors and 2/- for juniors.

The secretary was instructed to forward letters of appreciation for their work on the Sub-Union as delegates during the year to Messrs -H. Barford and J. C. Winning, and also to write to Excelsior ‘(Oamaru), St. Andrews and Glenavy Clubs pencilling friendly games. Mr E. A. Murrell, D.8.0.A., P. 1.0. (England', representing Procters, the Premier Opticians, Christchurch, will be visiting Waimate on Saturday, 6th April, and may be consulted on all defects of eyesight at the Royal Hotel. Appointments can now be made by ringing up the Royal Hotel. ....