HUNTERVILLE.

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXII, Issue 19448, 6 November 1925, Page 3

HUNTERVILLE.

BOWLING SEASON OFFICIALLY OPENED (From the “Chronicle’s” Special Correspondent.) Unfavourable weather prevailed for the official opening of the 1025 bowling season on Wednesday, and rain, winch set in during the afternoon, marred the success ui the day’s sport. There was, however, a good atleimunce of members and visitors, and although no games were completed, an especially enjoyaole afternoon tea, dispensed by the ladies, was ample compensation for disappointments suffered m other direct ions. ' The opening ceremony was performed by the president, Air James Howie, who expressed pleasure at the aitendance. On looxing round, he said, he noticed several bowlers who were present at the same function .15 years ago, and he spoke reminiscently of the progress oi bowling in Hunterville since liien. Aluch water had flowed under the bridge in the meantime, and thanks to the patience and work of members, together with the expenditure of a good many shekels, they now had a green and surroundings to be proud of. Air Howie spoke of the close proximity of the croquet lawns and tennis courts and staled that now fathers and mothers and sons and daughters could spend a pleasant afternoon together. He trusted the club would have a successful season and wished those present an enjoyable afternoon.

Airs Howie then rolled up the first bowl, amid applause, and the green was declared open for play.

CROQUET CLUB OPENING ADJOURNED Owing to the death, of Mrs R. Dukeson, who was an enthusiastic member of the Croquet Club, the official opening of the season, which was to have taken place on Wednesday, was adjourned, as a mark of respect to the bereaved family. The club’s flag has been flying at half-mast on t!.e pavilion. and no games will be played until to-day, when the season will be commenced quietly and without ceremony.

ELECTION DAY OROUA STILL REFORAI Election day passed off with the usual excitement, but otherwise without incident. The polling proceeded quietly throughout the day and a large number of electors gathered in the evening to hear the results. Excellent arrangements were made at the Post Office for making known the returns from all over the Dominion, while in the Argyle Hall a record laudience wit- , nessed a good picture programme, during which the latest election results were promptly screened. There was still a good crowd in town at midnight, but shortly after the streets became deserted. There was only one conclusion: "Gordon Coates 'had swept the country.” In the Orona electorate the fight was particularly keen, and the fact that Air Gordon Eliott—hitherto untried in politics —kept the seat for Reform against one of the strongest Nationalist, candidates in New Zealand is decidedly creditable. During his election campaign Air Eliott proved himself to bo a clean fighter with la thorough knowledge of the Dominion’s affairs, and there seems no doubt that he will worthily represent the Oroua electorate in the House of Representatives. A noteworthy feature of the returns is the signal defeat of extreme Labour.

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