WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20109, 16 May 1935, Page 3

WAIMATE

THE HOUNDS MEET AT MORVEN

GOOD HUNTING Last week the Waimate Hunt met at Mr Morriss’s, Morven, and as usual this district provided an excellent day’s sport. Rain commenced in the morning and continued all day, but there was a splendid scent. Hounds threw off behind the homestead and a hare was found after two fields had been tried. She took a good line south across the road into Mr Crowe's, and after giving riders a very fast burst over stiff country for at least two miles she turned righthanded up a road towards the railway line. Unfortunately this proved to be a fresh hare, but hounds were well away and after passing through three fields she turned towards the sea across the Glenavy road and then left-handed into Mr Crowe’s and took a direct line towards Mr Morriss’s again. As puss laid up in a big gorse fence and hounds were unable to find her again, horses were given a breather. A fresh cast was made in a field nearby and another hare was soon afoot and ran across the homestead road. Owing to uncrossable country hounds had to be whipped off. Hounds were now taken further down towards the sea and some fields on the lefthand side of the road were tried without result. Going across the road into Mr Morriss’s again hares were still scarce and as the weather was not improving hounds were packed up, and followers returned to Mr Morriss’s, where those in cars provided afternoon tea. The followers were: The Master (Mr C. Douglas) on Waikari, Huntsman J. Shaw on Peter, Mrs H. Harrison on Heave Ahoy, Misses J. Johnstone on Tasman, L. Winter on Red Peter, J. Harper on Macduff, J. Studholme on Sam, M. Rolleston on Bridget, Messrs A. Medlicott on Joker, R. J. Waldie on Reform. R. Harrison on Six Cylinder, H. Johnstone on Morning, M. Cooney on Snowy Dawn, R. Harper on White Heather, D. Studholme on Tip Toes, L. Cooney on Willow Glen, E: Cooney on Dandy, Rex Harper on Hackthorne, D. Cooney on Silverzel, J. Studholme on Bobette. Among those following in cars were Mesdames C. Douglas, T. V. Cooney, H. B. S. Johnstone, H. Jlarper, G. Hennessy, H. B. L. Johnstone, Misses Brown (2), Studholme (2), M. McLean, J. McLauchlan. M. Pitts, Captain Hennessy, Messrs J. Morriss, A. V. Richards, Reg. Harrison, T. V. Cooney, P. Williams, P. Manchester.

W.D.F.U. The monthly meeting of the Waimate branch of the W.D.F.U. was held in the Borough Council Chambers when there was a good attendance. In the absence of the president, Mrs J. Alty (vice-president) took the chair. A motion of sympathy was passed to Mrs Roy in the death of a relative. It was decided that a message of sympathy be sent to Mrs Morgan in her illness, also one of congratulation to Mrs L. Morrison on the birth of a daughter. The president welcomed a visitor, Mrs Williams (Stratford), who gave an address on the work of the Division of which she is president. After some discussion, it was decided the next meeting be the birthday party. Mrs Elder demonstrated the making of floor mats from brown paper, for which she w r as accorded a vote of thanks. The best chrysanthemum competition was won by Mrs J. C. Hay, with Mrs Elder second.

WAIHAO DOWNS At the first of a series of euchre parties a large gathering of residents and friends spent an enjoyable evening. The winners at cards were the Misses Pollard and Messrs M. Connell and Farrol, the prizes being given by the president, Messrs D. Taylor and G. Thomas supplied the music for the dance, and Mr A. Falloon acted as M.C.

A sale of work and bazaar was held in the Waihao Downs school to benefit the funds of the Presbyterian Church and proved an outstanding success. During the evening the followingguessing competitions were decided:— No. 1 cake, Mr Kirk; No. 2 cake, Mrs Ross; weight of sheep, Mr H. H. Meredith; scallywag, Mr A. H. Turner. A ladies’ committee provided supper. Both socially and financially the evening was voted a great success. A farewell social arranged by the people of the Presbyterian Church of Waihao Valley charge was held in the Waihao Downs school.- The guests of the evening, Mr and Mrs Win. Black, and Miss Black have been associated with the Waihao Valley charge for a number of years, Mr Black as elder, and Mrs Black as organist at the services at Waihaorunga. The evening passed very pleasantly with games and songs. Mrs Black was presented with a bouquet by Miss M. Armstrong. The chairman (Rev. J. B. Kirk) spoke regretfully of the near departure of Mr and Mrs Black and Miss Black to their future home in Timaru. Mr Hodgen, on behalf of the Waihao Valley Church, presented Mr Black with a handsome rug. Mrs Kirk spoke of Mrs Black's qualities as a mother and homemaker, and Mrs W. Armstrong on behalf of the church people, presented her with a beautiful eiderdown quilt as a token of their love and esteem. Speeches touching on Mr Black’s many sterling qualities and upright character were made by Messrs M. Mcßae, H. H. Meredith, G. W. Cleland, G. Barclay and McGilvery. Mr Black responded giving some reminiscences of the early days, and on behalf of Mrs Black, Miss Black and himself thanked the people for the kind things they had said and the fine presentation. The following items were given: Vocal solos, Mrs Fitzmaurice, Mrs Mcßae and Misses Young and Farquarson; clarionette solo, Mr J. Armstrong.

ARNO RIFLE CLUB At the annual meeting of the Arno Miniature Rifle Club Mr E. C. Wright presided over a good attendance of members. The annual report and balance sheet were read and confirmed, the chairman stating that the Club had had a successful year and was able to start the season with a good credit balance. The election of officers resulted: Patrons, Messrs J. Matheson, H. H. Meredith, G. McCulloch, G. Hossack, T. Sullivan, H. McKenzie senr.; president, Mr E. C. Wright; vice-president, Mr C. Olorenshaw; captain, Mr N. McKenzie; secretary and treasurer, Mr F. L. Trott; assistant secretary, Mr G. Thomas; assistant handicapper, Mr E. C. Wright; target tester, Mr F. Dugdale; assistant target tester, Mr A. Kearton; armourer, Mr J. McKenzie; assistant armourer, Mr J. McDonald; range officers, Messrs J. Meredith and G. Thomas; delegates to Waimate District Miniature Rifle Clubs’ Association, Messrs E. C. Wright and F. L. Trott.

ODDFELLOWS LODGE Te Waimate Rebekah Lodge held its fortnightly meeting in the Foresters’ Hall on Monday, Sister A. K. Malthus presiding over a good attendance of members. Two candidates were proposed for membership. Reports were received from the dance, social, card and visiting committees. A report was also received on a trip made to Sunshine Rebekah Lodge, Timaru. Before Lodge closed, the N.G. presented a P.N. Grand Certificate to Sister Tamblyn.

RUGBY The following are the teams for today : Old Boys seniors v. Glenavy: G. Anderson, J. McKenzie, J. Leonard, C. Ryan, O. O'Sullivan. E. Wilson. F. O’Neill. W. O'Loughlin, E. O’Neill, P. Columb, R. Patterson, N. Kilworth, A. Boyd. P. Hughes. Dolamore, L. O’Sullivan, A. Milne, J. Lundon. Juniors v. Huimai: T. Joyce, 11. Crawley, J. Sargison, W. George, T. Calder, M. Butcher, K. Eddy, J. Hoare, J. Brokenshire, J. Ford, J. Neal, L. Webster, L. Williams, J. Wilson, I. Chalmers, G. Anderson. Huimai seniors v. Southern: Frazer, Lindsay, Allnutt. Cochrane. R. Leonard, Bartlett, E. Forsyth, Wesley, R. Lundy, W. Lundy, Cummings, Davis, Heath, J. Bartlett, Martyn. Juniors v. Old Boys: J. Lundy, A. Forsyth. Meynell (3), Woods (3), Flynn (2). Smith, C. Johnstone. Nolan, Black, Meyer, J. E. Moir, R. Bartlett. Southern seniors v. Huimai: E. Woods, L. Grey, K. Giles, O. Veitch, F. Regan, W. Dennison, H. Bryce, H. Sherwin, O. Balfour, M. Brown,, G. Wright, K. Veitch, A. Allan, D. Samways, F. Sole, W. McNeill.

YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB On Monday night the Waihaorunga Young Farmers’ Club held its first meeting of the year. Mr J. Barclay presided over a fair attendance. The business consisted of the forming of a committee to attend to the arranging of a social to raise the funds necessary for the transport of lecturers. The members of the committee appointed are as follows: Messrs S. Goodall, J. Barclay, J. Hurst, and I. Hurst. An interesting and closely followed lecture on irrigation and its values was given by Mr Cabot, at the close of which he was acorded a vote of thanks. Mr Stafford will be the lecturer at the next meeting.