RAETIHI NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXI, Issue 19006, 6 May 1924, Page 3

RAETIHI NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent.) A man named E. Edwards, was before the Ractihi Court on remand on Saturday on a charge of being drunk on April 25, while in charge of a motor I lorry. Counsel McCowan applied for! a remand for eight days, which was > granted. GOLF. On account of the weather the opening of the golf season was postponed from Thursday last to next Thursday. The links are reported to be in fair order, but the recent heavy rains have made the low-lying parts very wet. DOG TRIALS. At the Kaitieke Dog Trials held on Wednesday several local farmers were competitors. In the long head an 3 yard, Mr. J. King secured first place. J. Dempsey second and G. West third. FARMERS’ BALL. The farmers of the district held their annual ball in the Drill Hall on Friday evening, when in spite of the very boisterous weather, there were about 250 people present, visitors arriving from as far north as Taumarunui, and Marton on the south. The committee of gentlemen' had the necessary arrangements well in hand, and the hall presented a pleasant appearance. The floor "was in good order for dancing, and those present had a most enjoyable time. The ladies’ committee provided a most delightful supper, which was appreciated by all, and for which they deserve great praise. The duties of M.C. were carried out by Messrs. Bradley, Murray and Houghton, and these gentlemen were instrumental in seeing all have an enjoyable time. Splendid music was supplied by Wilson’s Mill orchestra and the dancers fully appreciated the beautiful selections played. So delightful was everything that it was fully 3 a.m. before the dancers dispersed, and unanimously voted the Farmers’ Ball of 1924, the best held in Raetihi for some time past.