HUNTERVILLE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 79, Issue 243, 14 October 1936, Page 3

HUNTERVILLE

ACCIDEN T ON ON GO RO AD An accident occurred on Ongo Road it about 7 p.m. on Saturday, when a car driven by Mr Connell, of Otairi, collided with a car driven by Mr Alan Lourie, of Mangahoe. Mr Lourie’s car was damaged considerably on one side, while the other vehicle lost a wheel and bent the front axle. No serious injuries were received, but Mr Gordon Fol las, who was a passenger in Mr Lourie’s car, suffered slight abrasions. CORON ER’S COURT An enquiry into the death of Mr Wilfred Alfred McCluskie, who was found dead in his whare at Whareroa on Saturday last, was held at the local Court on Monday morning, Mr F. C. Wilson, district coroner, presiding. Dr. L. M. Burnett gave evidence of having held a post mortem examination as ordered by the coroner, and finding that the deceased died as a result, of coronary thrombosis, being the result of an old-standing coronary artery disease. There had been no indication of suicide or signs of violence. He?tor John Livingstone testified that the deceased had been employed by the estate for two years, and during that time had enjoyed good health. On the 9th he returned from a week in Hunterville. arriving home at mid-day. He made no complaints about his health. Witness last saw him when he was lying on his bed after mid-day on Friday and visiting the whare on Saturday evening found him dead. Deceased was a single man. The coroner said that it was a pity that an inquest had to be held, but it had been necessary. He gave his verdict in accordance with the doctor's evidence. SCHOOL FANCY DRESS BALL The Town Hall presented a gay scene on Friday night when the annual fancy dress ball for the pupils of the local school was held, and the event proved the most successful yet held. Many and varied were the excellent costumes, and both the onlookers and the children spent a most enjoyable evening. In addition to a variety of dances, several songs were bv the children, and the perlorfhances throughout reflected great credit upon themselves and their teachers. Mrs F. J. Butement again gave her services at the piano for the grand march and dances, teachers also playing for the dancing, while a popular innovation was the appearance of the Hunterville Midnight Revellers, who placed themselves at the disposal of the social committee, and delighted * the children with lively music from their variety of instruments. The ladies, under the leadership of the wiv?s of committeemen, had the usual bounteous supper ready for the children when the programme of

dances was drawing to a close, and the young ones did not fail to show appreciation. The ball this year was arranged for children only, but many adults showed inclination to dance, and with the Revellers willing to supply music, the committee collected from men to pay hall expenses, and a dance ensued until the early hours and concluded a most successful event. During the evening Mr R. M. S. Jones, chairman of the School Committee, thanked all for their attendance, the teachers for the great work, Mrs Butement and the orchestra and all others who assisted. TENNIS Keen members of the Te.,.Club have taken advantage ol the good weather, and during the past fewweeks the courts have received a fair amount of use. The official opening of the club takes place on Saturday next, and all members and intending members are asked to be present