OHAKUNE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume LXXXIII, Issue 20167, 8 June 1928, Page 2

OHAKUNE

FOOTBALL [ Special “Chronicle’- Service, j In the match played on Saturday between Junction (green) v. Onakune (blue) juniors. Junction proved victorious by 6 points to nil. The sole selector for the Ruapehu Sub-Union announces the following rep. team to play Ohura at Ohakune Junction at 2.30 p.m. on Saturday: — Parrant (U). Haitana (R), Evans (U) McLeod (U), Simpson (U), Piank (K), Kush (R), Ingram (J), Cavanagh (J), Pitoswky (J), Brown (U), Williams (U)» Bush (O), Ward (U), Waters on (O). HOKOPITO SCHOOL Mr R. W. Smith. M.P., has received a telegram from the Minister of Education, the Hon. 11. A. Wright, which reads as follows: “1 have pleasure in advising you that 1 have to-day approved of a grant for remodelling and additions to the Horopito School,” OHAKUNE GUN CLUE There was a good attendance at the first shoot of the season of the Ohakune Gun Club, which was held on Mr Goldfinch’s properly, Rangatau Road. Four handicap shoots and a consolation formal the programme, the competitors scoring particularly well in the second handicap. The following arc the results:— First Handicap.—G. .Veitch 1,1, 0,0, 1; W. Dobson 0, 0, 1. 0,0; J. P. Cottier 0, I, 0,0, 0;J. Maries 0,0, 0, 1 ,1; A. Webb 1,1, 1,0, 1; C. Lynch I, 1. 0. U, 0; A. Henderson 0. 0,0, 1, 1. Placings: A. Webb 1; G. Veitch 2. ►Second Handicap.—G. McNamara (14) 1,0, 0. 0,1, 1,1; A. Webb (1) 1, 1,1, 1, 1. 0,0, 1,0; C. Lynch (8) 1,0, 1,1, 1,1, 0. 1. 1; J. Maries (8) 0,0, 1, 0. 0,1, 1; J. P. Cottier (8) 0. 0,1, 0, 0,1, 1; A. Henderson (8) 1,0, 0,1, 1, 0 1; G. Brotherton (16) 1, U. 1, 1. 1,0, 1, 1, 0; G. Veitch (9) 1,1, 1,1, 1, 0. 1; J. Jones 8) 0,1, 1, U,. 0, U, 0. Placings: G. Veitch 1, C. Lynch 2. Third Handicap.—G. McNamara (3) 2,0, 1, 0. 1; J. Maries (8) 1, 1. 1. 1. 0; A. Henderson (8) 0,0, 0,0, 0; W. Dobson (8) 1,0, 0,1, 0; J. Jones (8) 0,1, I, 0. 1; C. Lynch (9) 0,0, 0,1, 1; A. Webb (10) 2,2, 0,0, 0; G. Brotherton (16) 1,2, 1,0, 2,0; G. Veitch (11) 1, 0,0, 1. 0. Placings: J. Maries 1, G. Bretherton 2. Handicap (first miss, out): C. Lynch (9) 0; J. Cottier (8) 0; G. Bretherton (17) 1. 1; J. Maries (10) 1,0; J. Jones (8) 0; McNamara (13) 1,0; W. D.obson (8) 0; A. Webb (10) 0; F. Woodward (8) 0. Placings G. Bretherton 1. Consolation (first miss out) —J. Jones 0,0; F. Woodward 0,1, 0. 1,0, 0; W. Dobson 0,0; L. Peck 0,1, 0, .1. 0, 1. Placings: L. Peck 1, F. Woodward 2. CHOIR SOCIAL Members of the Presbyterian Church Choir were entertained by Mr and Mrs J. G. McGregor at their residence on Friday evening. The first part of the evening was devoted to choir practice, after which a very enjoyable social time was spent. Items were rendered by Mr Foster, Jnr., Miss J. McGregor, Mr F. Pearce and Mr McGregor. During the evening a dainty supper was partaken of. Arrangements for the forthcomingbazaar, to be held under the auspices of the Presbyterian Church are well in hand, and the last gift afternoon which was very successful, was held last week. WINTER RE UNIONS The first of three winter reunions in connection with the Ohakune Presbyterian Church was held last week ' when over 50 persons were present. The choir gave an enjoyable programme including the Anthem “The King of Kings.” Mrs G. D. Blacklock, Miss L. Reid and Mr F. Pearce. Bible Class members organised several interesting competitions, which were won by Miss Hutchinson and Miss Cowley. Games arranged by the church management committee were also indulged in. The Ladies Guild provided a most enjoyable supper. It has been arranged to hold the next re union at the end of the present month.

GENERAL NEWS A euchre party was held on Friday at Mrs Martin’s tea-rooms under the direction of Mrs Curran. There was a fairly good attendance and a most enjoyable time was spent. Mrs Fitzgerald won the ladies’ prize and Mr Curran the men’s. The Anglican Girls’ Guild held an enjoyable dance at St. John’s Hall on Tuesday which attracted a good attendance. The music was rendered by Misses D. Wood and V. Clcmett andMr Meads. A dainty supper was served by the GuildMr R. A. Robbie loft on Saturday morning for Wellington to take up study at the university. Miss L. Craven loft for Dannevirke on Saturday after spending a holiday at Ohakune. The fire brigade received a call on Monday evening and on arrival found that a chimney at Cranleigh Hotel was on fire. This was soon extinguished. Miss Betty Freeman has returned home after spending a vacation at Wanganui. YOU ft -dOWEI Life is very mucn a game cf ehese — we’re constantly moving from place to place. And sometimes the move needs h Ist of thought. But the N.Z. Express Co., Ltd., can save a lot of thought in this direction. You can leave all packing and transport in our careful tare knowing that all your possessions will be delivered safe and sound and on time. Vfe will gladly quote for shifting any quantity of furniture or goods in any part of the Dominion. Offices in ».l) inaiz towns. N/Z. Express Go., Ltd. What’s In a name! Everything where Hot Water Bags are concerned. The name “UNIQUE” guarantees freedom from cracks and bursts, and years of warm service. All sizes. 13.