PLEASANT VALLEY

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIV, Issue 21029, 6 May 1938, Page 4

PLEASANT VALLEY

GIFT EVENING A gift evening was held in the Pleasant Valley Hall in honour of Mr H. Hill and Miss P. Ellis, whos? marriage will shortly take place. There was a good attendance of residents and friends. On behalf of the residents, Mr M. Brophy extended to the guests best wishes for a happy and prosperous future. Mr G. Martin spoke on behalf of the Miniature Rifle Club, of which Mr Hill is a valuable member, giving much appreciated service as secretary. Mr W. Crotty endorsed the remarks of Mr Brophy and Mr Martin. Before the gifts were handed to the guests. Miss Wilson presented a bouquet to Miss Ellis. Music for the dance was supplied by Mr C. Kelland. extras being played by Mrs J. Sharpe and Miss Nita Crotty. During the evening songs were sung by Mr N. Gale. A novelty dance was won by Miss H. Wilson < Weedons) apd Mr A. Tiplady. Those present included: Mr and Mrs H. Hill. Mr and Mrs J. Sharpe, Mr and Mrs Mulvey. Mr and Mrs G. Bailey. Mr and Mrs M. Brophy. Mr and Mrs H. Bailey. Mr and Mrs F. H. Ellis < Orari Bridge). Mr and Mrs Tiplady, Mr and Mrs J. Smith, Mr and Mrs Tetheridge. Mr and Mrs J. McKay. Mr and Mrs Sadler. Mr and Mrs Deans. Mrs R. Scott. Misses Jessie Hill. Mavis Warne. Tui Warne. Hilda Scott. H. Wilsor 'Weedons >. Phyllis Ellis. Tv; Ellis. Cecilia Brophy. Cathie Brophy, Jessie Patrick. Nita Crottv, May Easterbroo' Messrs Easterbrook, J. Lenihan, N. Gale. G. Martin. Jack Gregan, P. Scott, A. Tiplady. H. Worner. H. Scott. H. Hill, C. Tindall, H. (Orton*. T. Downs (Temuka). C. Pierce, A. Parr, R. Sharpe. D. McDonald, Jim Gregan. J. Leary. P Stock. EU( HRE AND DANCE In order to dispose of trophies left over from the recent gymkhana, a very successful euchre party was held. Prizewinners were as follows: Women, Miss G. Gregan 1. Miss H. Wilson 2, Mrs R. Murphy and Mrs W. Crotty 3 (equal); Messrs H. Hill 1, J. Brophy 2, J. Smith 3. Consolation prizes went to Miss P. Ellis and Mr T. Oakley. MINIATURE RIFLES The second shoot of the season was held on Monday night. The be L .‘cores off the rifle were as follows: J. Crottv 78. A. Glanville 78. J. Wooding 78. S Sharman 78. G. Martin 77. W. Crotty 77. R. Neutze 77. H. Hill 76, C. Lyi ” 78. G. Crotty 76. G. Hill 75, R. Sharpe 75. H. Bailey 75, A. Parr 74. L. Scott 73. R. Murphy 73. G. Bailey 73, R. Wilks 72. H. Scott 72. J. Gregan 71. T. Webb 70. L. Sharman 70. APRIL WEATHER During April rain fell on 18 days as follows: 2nd, lOpts; 3rd. 54pts; 4th. 16’pts; sth. llpts; 6th, 2pts; 7th, 31 pts; Bth, Ipt; 12th. 61pts; 13th 132pts; 14th. 112pts; 15th, 38pts; 16th. 16pts; 20th. 80pts; 21st. 190pts; 23rd. 46pts; 24th, 14’pts; 26th. Ipt; 29th. J2pts. Total. 8.695 inches. PERSONAL Mr A. T. Campbell, who has been in charge of the Te Mouna School for several years, has accepted a position in the intermediate department of the West Christchurch High School.