WAVERLEY

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 74, Issue 115, 18 May 1931, Page 3

WAVERLEY

GOLF Maxwell were victorious in the friendly match with tho local clue last Friday, when a team of nine ladies journeyed from Maxwell to Waver ley. The afternoon proved very enjoyable, but the visitors proved too strong for their opponents, winning five of the nine games, one game being halved. The local ladies entertained the visitors iu their usual generous maner, and *hc afternoon was brought to a close with the general wish that Waverley would play a return match at Alaxwell in the near future. The following are the scores, Waverley players being mentioned first: — ; Miss Bradmoro lost Io Alis.D. Handley; Airs Gray halved with Mr.-> Wills; Airs G. Lupton won from Aliss ('. Reardon; Aliss 1. McGregor lost to Aliss L. Morrison; Miss Barrow lost to Aliss Partridge; Aliss J. Balmer lost to Mrs Alexander; Aliss C. Walkinton lost to Miss Darbyshirc; Aliss R. Alexander wun from Aliss Barber; Aliss Christensen won from Miss Atorrisou. Totals: Waverley 3, Alaxwell 5, 1 game halved. FARMERS’ UNION As the remits did not come to hatil in time, the monthly meeting of the Waverley branch of the Farmers’ Union was postponed indefinitely last Friday afternoon. The remits expected were those to be submitted at the annual interprovincial conference at Paimerstou North next Wednesday, Muy 20. As it is now, the Waverley representatives will have little guide in the matter of suporting these remits. Notice will be given when the next meeting will be held. EGMONT-WANGANUI HUNT CLUB Owing to the Wanganui races, the meet which was dated fop {Saturday last was held on Wednesday, Alay 13. There was not the usual number following owing to the meet being a by day. Several fast rung made tho afternoon an exciting one, but only one kill was made. Gullies, as usual, proved the haven for hares. Jumping was difficult, and several spills resulted. Ono rider, Miss Alolly Davidson, broke her wrist as hep hunter fell at one jump. Members aro sorry to see this young rider out of action, as she is one of the keenest followers, and one of tho best lad}’ riders. Another lady rider, Miss Molly Washer, was welcomed back, members being pleased to see her none tho worse from he r hunter falling a few weeks ago. At the close of the afternoon, Dr. Simmons, as master thanked Messrs T. and D. Lupton, and Staite for the use of their properties, and three cheers were given by tho members for these patrons of the chase. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The Waverley branch of the Women’s Institute held the usual monthly meeting last week, Afrs Sutherland presiding over an excellent attendance of members. Mrs Salter described her visit to the annual conference at Palmerston North, her remarks being greatly appreciated. Aliss AlacGill gave an exhibition on the art of soft-toy making, which was followed by several lessons to members iu this haudy art. Rug-making was also taught, this useful handwork being instituted to the branch by Airs Cox. Votes of thanks were passed to Alesdames Cox and Salter and Aliss AlacGill. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Alesdames Quayle, Hickford and O’Leary, the hostesses for the afternoon. During the meeting the result of the sugar-bag competition was announced, Airs Sutherland and Airs AfcGorrery being awarded first aud secoud places respectively. A. AND P. ASSOCIATION ANNUAL MEETING There was a large attendance of members at the annual meeting of the Waverley Agricultural and Pastoral Association last Friday night, in the Waverley Town Board rooms, Mr C. E. Johnston presiding. The annual report and balance-sheet were submitted by the committee, the latter showing a credit balance as a result of the show of £ll 15s 2d, in comparison with £l6 odd the previous year. The annual report read as follows: All members of the committee ar© to be congratulated on the way in which they worked to make the Show a success. The depression hung very heavily on the shoulders of all concerned, but the committee rallied round and as a result the balance shown was very good. This was in spite of the weather not being at all favourable fop a large attendance. Looking at tho balancesheet the fact that there was only seven pounds paid out in wages says a great deal for the committee. This amount was practically all for gatekeepers. The only set-back to the year’s working was the outstanding subscriptions, totalling nearly seventy, which have not been paid. Weeing that these members had received the same privileges as tho financial members and the working com. niittee, at the least all that can be said is that they arc not playing the game. The show of fat lambs fo r export held in November wa a filled very well indeed, and it is possible that the association can claim a record for the IDominion in having 46 pens, of three Jambs each, to scud to London to be judged. It would be advisable to hold this show a little earlier, and instead of having one local judge, to have a judging competition among the competitors. At the Show itself, the entries in all classes, except the home industries, were very good indeed, the sheep classes being exceptionally large and of a high standard. There seems that there is still something needed in the way of amusement for the public. Steer riding was very good, but caused a great deal of preparatory work. Highland dancing filled the bill last year, but no entries were forthcoming at the recent Show. As both riders and horses have quite enough work to get through the events on the programme, it. would have to be something outside this section. The committee were thanked for their great work in making the Show one of the best held is recent years.

The report wa a adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows:—Patron, W. H. Watkins; president, J. Lupton; vice-presidents, A L. Elmslie, C. E. Johnston, A. G. Wallace K Aiken, A. McGregor, H. W. James’, G. Aiken. A. E. Symes and W. H. Wvbournc; hon. surgeons, Drs. Graves and Duncan; hon. veterinary surgeon, A. Balyly; hon. auditor, Bank of Australasia; hon. treasurer, G. H. Graham: secretary, J. E. Palmer; general committee, 1. Lupton, C. 11. Southcombe, F. R. Palmer, W. J. Johnston, Geo. Lupton E. Dickie, Alex Elmslie, C. 1). Dickie’ D. Lupton, D. S. McGregor, C. F. AL Ross, C. J. Dickie, W. P. Wallace, F. Johnston, E. C. Dallison, D. Walker, ii M. Bradley, G. A. Walker, J. Robertson,’ P. Bremer, T. E. Tallott, ID. Robert mn, T. Lupton, W. J. Davis, G. P. Spratt,

Tom Foley, B. Boyne, H. Bradmore, J. A, Aiken, T. J. Davis, A. E. Aiken, C. H. Christensen, F. AlcKilliam, J. H. Mathieson, Keith Aiken, W. Aiken, A. A. Verry, J. J. Johnston, E. Samson S. Snushall, J. Stevens, R. Cathie, Arthur Dickie; homo industries committee, Mis W. R. S. Brewer, Miss Julia Lupton, Airs Gregor McGregor, Mrs W. J. Johnston, Mrs C. E. Johnston, Miss I. Cheyne, Mrs P. Fowler, Airs W. Hicks, Mrs T. J. Davis, Mrs W. P. Wallace, Airs W. H. Watkins, Afrs D. Walker, Mrs W. Matthews, Aliss H. C. Elmslie. Show Stewards. —Call stewards: E. R. Palmer, D. Walker. Horse stewards: G. Aiken, F. McWilliam, D. Lupt-'i . Blackboard steward: B. Boyne. Paddock stewards: Air W. J. John&ivn, Alex Elmslie. Sheep stewards: J. Robertson, G. Lupton, A. G. Wallace, A. E. Symes, Don. Robertson, A. A. Verry, Gregor McGregor, Keith, Aiken, P. Bremer, E. Samson. Dairy cattle stewards: W. P. Wallace, A. L. Elmslie, G. Spratt, E. IDickie, C. F. M. Kosi:, E. A. Aiken, J. J. Johnston, A. J. Aiken School catlte class: T. J. Davis, E. Aiken. Sheep guessing: G. A. Walker, R. Cathie, E. Snushall. Fiuit and vegetable stewards: R. M. Bradley, T. Foley, H. Bradmore, C. H. Christensen. Shod stewards: H. W. James, C. J. Dickie, J. H. Alathieson, F. Johnston. AVeight steward: W. J. Davis. Gate steward: C. E. Johnston. Chief Stewards.—A. E. Symes. Dairy Cattle: W. P. Wallace. Horses: D. Lupton. Vegetables and fruit: R. At. Bradley. Shed: F. Johnston. Home industries: Aliss I. Cheyne. School section: S. Aiken. Chief marshal: G. P. Spratt. Alessrs Gregor McGregor and C. E. Johnston were appointed as delegates to the N.Z.A. and P. Association (N. 1. and Mr G. AlcGregor as delegate to the Royal Show conference at Wellington. It was made a recommendation to the incoming committee that the freezing lambs class should not be allowed over 751bs. weight. Also that class 32 ior purebred sheep be an open one. The following remits were passed to be submitted at the Royal Show con fercnce: 1. This meeting of farmers emphat ically protests against the embargo Doing Lifted to allow the importation of live stock from any country infested with foot and mouth disease, aud eon aider that further precautions and rc strictions be taken with regard to the packing of all merchandise coming into tho country from such countries. 2. That this association strongly protests against the export of third grade lambs. Tho meeting close with a vote of thanks to the chair.