SOUTH TARANAKI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 73, Issue 423, 14 November 1930, Page 3

SOUTH TARANAKI

PATEA AMATEUR ATHLETICS | The first of the weekly evening runs! of the season was held last Wednesday, when there was a good attendance of members, amongst whom were several i newcomers. The programme included a 75 yards sprint, and a half-mile race., the latter being won by one of the newcomers, H. Edwards. Results of the races were as follow: 75 yards: G. Fraser (svds) 1, J- Petersen (3yds) 2; L. Edwards (4y<ls) 3. Al ; so started: E. Cousins. J Clarkson, D.l Paterson and IL Edwards. Half-mile: 11. Edwards (70yds) 1; D.' Paterson (28yds) 2 G. Fraser (2yds) 3-j Also started: E. Cousins. J. Clarkson.! L. Edwards, .1. Petersen, AL Fitzwater, and 11. Williams. CROQUEET MID-WEEK COMPETITION j Keen competition was aagin evident 1 at the weekly competitions held on Wednesday. Although there was an annoving wind, the afternoon proved in every way a great success. The winner was Airs R. Hughes who, although only a new player is taking a great interest in the game and is keen to improve. We congratulate her on her win. The following are the scores: Airs Hughes. 34; Airs Alastcrs, 34; Airs Hurley 24; Airs Spooner 21; Mr.Harris 20; Airs Nelson 18; Mrs Horner IS; Air Horner .18; Airs Glenny 17; Airs Prescott 1G; Miss R. Ramsbottoni 16; Airs Lester 16; Mrs Moore 15; .Mrs Dwyer 14fti Airs A. Carey 14; and Airs Drummond 11. Players are reminded of the next competition on Wednesday when it is hoped all will try and attend. BOWLING A very pleasant afternoon was spent ' last Wednesday when t'lri'o rinks of 1 Waverley players visited the local' green and played a match with the' local club. The result was a victory for. the home team by 84 to 49 points. Results are as follow, Waverley players! being mentioned first: Adlam. Jamds.l R. P. Palmer, Alathieson. AL V. White.; Wainwright, Carey and P. Bourke 29. i Nicholls, Currie, Wicks and Mills 2n' \. Christensen, Richards, J. Bourke and C. Sheahan 25. Catanagh, Ilodgetts. Aitken and J. L.' Palmer 12 v. J. A. AlcKenna. Drum ! mond, Dwyer and Paterson 30- Totals: Patea 84; Waverley 49. TENNIS The following are teams to ]>lay in the first match in the inter-club com ! petition. The A team which will playi

Waverley at Waverley is: Misses Gibbs, Hommingway, Carey and Glenny, Messrs Thompson, Torrens. v Robinson and Findlay, The B team will play Waverley B team on the local courtsi Mrs Itoberts. Misses Derrett, Shield Ihorburn. Roberts ami Mrs Corbett and Ales'srs Whitehead. Besley. Edwards, W. Shield. Corbett and Jones. Play will commence at. both clubs af 1.20 p-m. sharp. SUNSHINE FAJR AND FLOWER SHOW All preparations arc well in hand for the annual flower show held by SU George’s <’hureh. The last few days weather has brought on the growth of the flowers beautifully. and then) should bo a very good showing. There are to be five or six competitive class* os: Best collection of flowers (arrange* ment considered); best collection of roses; best arranged oowt ut flowers; best three buttonholes; best early Victorian posy. There are to be prizes (first and second) in each class. Besides tho floral part of the show, there will be numerous stalls and amusing side shows. His Worship tho Mayor (Mr Ramsbottom i will open the show at 2 p-m. on Tuesday next. November 18th.. and the firm will continue until 11 p.m. During tho evening sevr— T musical items have been arranged.