MANGAWEKA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 71, Issue 291, 8 December 1928, Page 3

MANGAWEKA

CARD EVENING (Special “Chronicle” Service.) A very successful evening was hold at Airs J. Phillips’ residence on Wednesday evening in aid of the Country Queen. There was a very good attendance, and following are the prize winners: Bridge. Mrs F. E. Wilson and Mrs Leach, Airs Ryan and Air lan Dickson, Euchre: Airs W* Watson and Air A. Fowler; Mrs A. Macdonald, box of chocolates; father Geraghty, fruit bowl. BOWLING The official opening of the bowling green took place on Wednesday in glorious weather and the greens were in tip top order. There was a large atendance of members and their wives, also visitors. The president, Air D. Watkins, spoke of the good work their late member, Mr J. Fletcher, whose death occurred this week, had done, and requested those present to observe the one minute silence in his respect. A dainty afternoun, tea was provided by the members' wives. Games.—Skipp' D. Watkins, C. Jenkins, J. Mclntosh, O’Donoughe, J?’. Thompson and S. Dickinson each registered a win. A challenge by ±‘. O’Donoughe and R- Bunker, to D. Watkins and S. .Dickinson (last season champions and holders of the gold buttons) to an early match. CROQUET The croquet greens are in perfect order and there has been a great deal of play this week. {Several ladder matches have been played and interest is very keen. Alatches will commence after the busy season of shearing is finished, and members have more time to get in from the country. CONVENT SCHOOL Commercial examination results at the Convent arc:— Diploma book-keeping: Joan Dickson 93 per cent. Advanced book-keeping: Arthur Jarrett 92 per cent., Laura Wright 90 per cent. Intermediate book-keeping: Colin Dickson 94 per cent. Advanced shorthand: Laura Wright 93 per cent., Arthur Jarrett 89 per cent Intermediate sliortnand: Colin Dickson 92 per centAdvanced typewriting: Laura Wright 98 per cent. Intermediate typewriting: Colin Dickson 94 per cent. Advanced business principles: Arthur Jarrett 90 per cent. Proficiency Examinations At the proficiency examination, held by Air Lambourne, Senior Inspector of

Schools, in the Taihape District High School, the following eight candidates were presented, seven gaining proficiency, and one endorsed competency: Proficiency.—Nellie Bond, Ina Bunker, Eileen Pritchard, Elvira Wright, Selwyn Collis. Ronald Liddicoat and Hector AfcGregor. Endorsed competency. —Frank Barrell