DISTRICT NEWS.

Wairarapa Age, 14 July 1931, Page 4

DISTRICT NEWS.

SOUTH WAIRARAPA ITEMS MARTINBOROUGH. (“The Age” Special.) Mr. F. M. Perry has been appointed second engineer of the steamer Kaituna, one of two vessels bought recently by a firm in Hongkong. He expects to leave shortly for the East. Mr P. Ramsey has been visiting Wellington to attend the 'Synod. FEATHERSTON. At a meeting of the Red Cross Society, a letter was received from Mrs. Pickering, Hastings, thanking the society for the parcel of warm clothing sent. Several families had visited the rooms and had received clothing, jam, apples and other goods. Featherston Golf Club. The following is the result of the third round for Mr. Lang’s trophy, played at the Gumgrove links on 'Saturday by members of the Featherston Golf Club:—W. J. Crawford, 87, 20, .67; G. O’Neale, 93, 19, 74; E. Boyes. 95, 21, 74; M. McCarty, 100, 26, 74; R, Donald, IQB, 33, 75; E. L. Nicholson, 93, 15, 78; T. G. Hardie, 193, 24, 79. An Afternoon. On Saturday afternoon, about 40 ladies were entertained by Mrs. W. Barton, president of the Mothers’ League, at her home “Fareham,” when an exceedingly pleasant time was spent. During the afternoon games and competitions were played, the winners being Miss Card, Mesdames J. G. McKenzie, Bladen and Halpin. Afternoon tea was provided by the hostess. Miniature Rifles. The following are the results of the third round of the second trophy competition of the Featherston Miniature Rifle Club:—J. Johnson, 99, 2, 100'; F. Austin, 98, 2, 100; A. Viles, 96, 7, 100; A. Davis, 95, 6, 100; Miss C. Johnson, 94, 9, 100; C. J. Nix, 98, 1, 99; A. Hodder, 98, >l, 99; G. Sadler, 96, 3, 99; A. Reed, 95, 4, 99; Miss M. Nix, 94, 5, 99; K. McKenzie, 97, 1, 98; W. Johnson, I, 97, 98; J. Viles, 96, 2, 98; Mrs. Crawford, 95. 3, 98; E. Viles, 95, 3, 98; L. G. Benton, 96, 1, 97; W. Nix, 91, 6, 97; J. Sadler, 90', 5, 95. The .Featherston team in the Association inter-club match with Martinborough at Martinborough will be: —Mrs. Crawford, Miss M. Nix, A. Viles, J. Viles, A. Reed, A. Davis, J. Sadler, J. Johnson, E. Viles, F. Milne; emergencies, A. Hodder, W. Johnson.