RAETIHI

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 80, Issue 131, 4 June 1937, Page 3

RAETIHI

WEATHER RECORDS The records taken by the Raetihi Borough Council for the Meteorological Department reveal that, during May, rain fell on 18 days. The largest rainfall was on Wednesday, May 19, when the recording was 1.29 inches. Five frosts were experienced during the month and on May 23 there was an exceptionally heavy fog. The total rainfall was 6.16 inches, compared with only 1.54 inches for April. Details of precipitation are as follows:—May 1, .09; 2nd., 1.03; 3rd., .90; 4th., .64; stn., .49; Bth., .09; 9th., .48; 11th., .06; 13th., .08; 14th., .11; 16th., .09; 17th., .09; 18th., .07; 19th., 1.29; 23rd., .15; 24th., .31; 25th., .17; 28th., .02. Total, 6-16 inches. TONGARIRO TRAMPING CLUB Last week-end under ideal weather conditions 22 members of the Tonganro Tramping Club journeyed to the Karioi Lakes, which are situated in the heart of the birch bush about two miles due north of the Karioi railway station. The first visit was made to the smaller lake which, at one period went dry, but was later dammed by the Waimarino Acclimatisation Society in order to provide a breeding ground for native duck. The area with its abundant shelter, proved ideal for the purpose and on this visit over 200 birds rose, circled, and then settled at the top end of the lake. The second lake, Rotokaru, was found to be a real beauty spot with the peaks of Ruapehu visible above the bush at the northern end. Among the abundant bird life seen were native duck, shags, and paradise duck, but of the bush birds the kakariki or parakeet was the most prevalent. After a short excusion to the upper reaches of the Waitaiki Stream the billy was boiled and the return trip enabled the party to arrive at Raetihi before dark. The next outing is to take place on June 13, when a trip will be made to Sigley’s Falls. The route is through four miles of birch bush over a good track. RAETIHI CROQUET CLUB VALEDICTORY Decorated with jonquils, chrysanthemums, and friesias, the drawing room of Mrs. A. C. Henderson, Pitt Street, president of the Raetihi Croquet Club, provided a tasteful setting for a gathering of the members of the club, who assembled on Wednesday afternoon to do honour and to say farewell to Mrs. W. G. McDowell and Mrs. H. Rieper. Songs by Mrs. G. O. Stewart, and competition, won by Mrs. W. H. Sandford and Mrs. Rieper preceded the serving of afternoon tea. Mrs. Henderson then made appreciative mention of Mrs. Rieper’s invaluable services as a pioneer member and as secretary and declared that Mrs. McDowell’s assistance as treasurer and her ability as a player had made her a valuable member whose place would not easily be filled. In presenting Mrs. Rieper with a handbag and Mrs. McDowell with an ornamental jug the president asked the guests to accept the gifts as tokens of the esteem in which they were held in Raetihi and also as expressions of all best wishes in their new spheres in the future. Mrs. Henderson’s remarks were briefly endorsed by Mrs. M. Windle who stated that the club was losing two good members and friends. Mrs. Sandford, as a foundation member, referred to their guests as “good sports and good players,” who would both be greatly missed by the club, while Mrs. F. Comer made eugolistic reference to the manner in which both Mrs. McDowell and Mrs. Rieper had gone out of their way to encourage junior members. In reply the guests expressed their thanks for the good wishes which prompted the holding of the function and their sincere regret at leaving the Croquet Club and its many happy associations. Mrs. Rieper is leaving for Napier while Mrs. McDowell will shortly take up her residence in Taumarunui.

Mrs. Henderson was thanked for the use of her home and the afternoon concluded with the singing of “Auld Lang Syne.”

Those present were Mesdames A. C. Henderson, W. G. McDowell, H. Rieper, W. G. Russell, H. Waters, F. Comer, H. V. Marshall, P. Poyvell, A. M. Laing, N. Brown, A. J. Windle, H. Bowater, J. R. Ciochetto, G. O. Stewart, D. P. Scarfe, R. J. Boyd, L. F. Baird, R. Sigley, C. le F. Honore and Miss L. I. Legge. Apologies were received from Mesdames F. E. Mitchinsen, G. Godby, W. B. Guy, W. G. Watson and B. A. Drury. SOCIAL A complimentary afternoon was given to Mrs. A. W. Ashwell (a recipient of the King’s Coronation Medal) at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Ciochetto on Friday. Competitions held were won by Mrs. Wise and Mrs. Sandford. Mrs. W. G. Sandford, on behalf of those present, presented Mrs. Ashwell with a”red, white, and blue shoulder spray of fresh flowers, and a spray of artificial flowers for her to keep in iememberance of the afternoon. She congratulated the guest upon the honour bestowed upon her —a fitting reward for one who had sacrificed much of her time for the benefit of others.

Mrs. Ashwell, in reply, expressed her appreciation for the sincere and spontaneous congratulations which had been given to her, but she felt that others deserved the honour more than she did—especially her husband, who had given the best of his life in service to the public. An enjoyable afternoon tea brought the afternoon to a close. Among those present were Mesdames W. Scarrow, C. D. Scarrow, C. le F. Honore, E. Wyche, W. Jack, W. P. Meaji, Simpson, F. Comer, G. Wise, S. A* Waring, L. Nation, J. Collinge, and Miss F. Scarrow. RUGBY FOOTBALL The following is the draw and time for starting games in the Ruapehu Sub-Union’s tournament lo be played at Ohakune Domain on Saturday, June s: Schools.—ll.3o a.m., Raetihi B v. Convent; 11.45 a.m., Ohakune v. Rangataua; 12 noon, Raetihi A v. winner of 11.30 game; 3.45 p.m-, final. Thirds.--42.30 p.m., Raetihi B v. High School; 12.40 p.m., High School B v. Ohakune A; 12.50 p.m., Ohakune B v. Raetihi A: 1 p.m., winner of 12-30 match v. warmer of 12.40 game; 4 p.m., winner 12.50 game, v w»nnor of 1 n.m. i game.

Juniors. —1.10 p.m., Karioi A v. Raetihi B; 1.20, Raetihi A v. Ohakune B; 1-30 p.m., Ohakune A v. United B; 1.40 p.m., United A v. Rangataua; 1.50 p.m., Karioi B v. winner of 1.10 game; 2 p.m., winner 1.20 game v. winner 1.30 game; 2.10 p.m., winner of 1.40 game v. winner of 1.50 game; 4.15 p.m., final. Seniors.—2.2s p.m., Ohakune B v. Rangataua; 2.40 p.m., United B v. Raetihi A; 2.55 p.m., United A vOhakune A; 3.10 p.m., Raetihi B v. winner of 2.25 p.m. game; 3.25 p.m., winner of 2.40 p.m. game v. winner of 2-55 p.m. game; 4.30 p.m., final. Juniors, thirds, and schools play five minute spells, the senior seven minute spells. All free passes will be suspended for the day and all monies collected will go to the injured players’ funds.