DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB.

Waipa Post, Volume V, Issue 223, 24 June 1913, Page 3

DEFENCE RIFLE CLUB.

The euchre tournament and dance given by the above club on Friday evening in the Town Hall proved a great success. The attendance was excellent, no less than 23 tables being occupied. The arrangements were well carried out, and reflect considerable credit on the following committee Messrs W. Mclver, Lenehan, Amor, Spear jun., Milroy, Edwards, Martin, Bartleet, and Bickcrstaff, and in particular to the energetic secretary, Mr A. J. Blythe. Mesdames Phillips, Cruickshank and Edgecumbe, tied for the ladies’ prize (a cut-, glass scent bottle), the latter being ultimately successful in the finals. Mr F. Bathurst succeeded in winning the gentlemen’s prize (set of clothes brushes and mirror). The consolation prizes fell to Mrs Pellow and Mr Simpson. At the close of the euchre tournament Mrs Edgecumbe presented the following prizes won during the season by members of the club : Opening Day Shoot (300, 500 and 900yds): Mr R. Mclver, cigar holder, presented by Messrs T. C. Rickit and Sons, I; Mr W. McMurray, honey-jar presented by Mr J. W. Stonehouse, 2 ; Mr W. Mclver, box tea, presented by Messrs Lawson and Swain, 3; Mr J. Martin, cruet, presented by Messrs R. J. Ross and Co., 4. Two days’ shoot (aggregate): G. P. Amore, dressing-case, presented by Mr D. Norden. Shoot, 500, 600 700yds:—W. Mclver, set of military brushes, presented by Mr J: Le Sueur. Easter shoot (aggregate): H. F. Edgecumbe, Championship Belt, presented by Mr J. Le Sueur. Mr A. J. Blythe, was successful in winning the following : President’s medal, pair rose bowls, presented by Captain Hopejohnstone; case afternoon tea spoons, presented by Mr G. M. A. Ahier; rose bowl, presented by Mr H. A. Luks.

Sergt.-Major Bctteridge, picture presented by Mr F. J. Gilbert. Dr Reekie, in congratulating the club on the success which had attended the past year’s efforts, said that it was not looked upon as a sports club, but one that might be called upon at any time to help in defending our country, and as such was well worthy of the support which it had received. The success of the club was in a large measure due to Mr W. Taylor, who had granted the use of his ground for a rifle range. The thanks of the club was also due to the donors of the trophies, and to the following ladies’ committee : Mesdames Blythe, Lenehan, Edfjßumbe and Bartleet. An adjournment was made to the supper-room where full justice was done to the good things provided. An enjoyable dance followed, about 60 couple taking part. Excellent music was supplied by MrG. Dalton, while Miss Mackenzie played extras.