SUMMER SPORTS AT PATEA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 256, 30 October 1939, Page 2

SUMMER SPORTS AT PATEA

TENNIS OPENING (Own Correspondent! PATEA, Oct. 28. • About sixty attended the opening of the Patea Lawn Tennis Club today (Saturday), when the courts were in excellent condition. Mr. G. Francis, president, welcomed members, visitors and new members and expressed pleasure at the large attendance. The Mayor, Mr. E. F. Hemingway, congratulated Ihe club on the wonderful improvements made to the courts, and said they were extremely fortunate in having such enthusiastic members as their president, and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Whitehead As long as they had such members as these they would prosper. They were also fortunate in having a secretary like Mr. J. Elliott. He offered any assistance the Domain Board could offer. Mrs. Francis hit the first ball over the net. Winners of the Yankee tournament were Miss Cleaver (Mokoia) and Mr. J. Campbel], Among the players were Mr. and Mrs. G. Francis, Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Elliott, Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Boswell, Mr and Mrs. E. C. Whitehead, Mrs. E. Baker, Mrs. T. Cardiff, Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Richards, Mrs. R. Campbell, Mrs. B. Horner (Malay); Misses Barbara Wilson, Sylvia Campbell, Kath Hill, Eva Whitehead, F. Bromiley, M. Naismith, J. Barnes, B. Barker, W. Anderson, J. Mairs, N. Carey. C. Newland (Wav'erley), Williams (Mokoia), G. Eddie, L. Carey, Cousins, A. Loftus, Cleaver (Mokoia); Messrs. J. Campbell, R. 1 Mcßae, S. Edwards, S. Priest. Shoesmith, G. Carey, S. Jury, F. Williams, 5. and E. Cousins. Among the onlookers were Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Anderson, Mrs. M. Ballard, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Stevens, Mrs. F. Bostock, Miss Strauchon, Miss McDougall, Miss E. Hamerton, Miss H. Jones. BOWLING PATEA v. HAWERA Patea defeated Hawera in a banner match at Patea on Saturday by 93 to 73, and in the Colts Pennant by 6. 'rhe results were as follow, the Patea players being mentioned first: Banner Match McClymont, Edwards, Shield, White 26. v. Smart, Saunders, E. Squire, Mas* tin 25. Sarah, Hurley, Carey, Sheehan 24, v, Irvine, Pole, Spink, F. E. Clarke 14. ’ Paterson, Downey, Richards, Wainwright 21, v. Mathieson, Harding, Adamson, Dalton 18. Bell, Ramsbottom, Scoun, Bourke 22. v. Duckworth, Ape). Robson, Winks 16. Colts Rink Pennant Match Pokau, Fairweather. Bromiley, Tucker 23, v. Bernard, Fraser, Lovell. Lennell 17. PATEA DEFENCE RIFLE CLI B ANNUAL MEETING Mr. N. W. Mitchel], presiding at. the annual meeting of the Patea Defence Rifle Club on Saturday, congratulated the club on their successful year, much of the financial success being due to the handsome donation from the Rifle Association. The new range was a tremendous success and, due to the co-operation of members, they had a very good range. They had thought one target would be enough, but enthusiasm increased so much that they had now three targets. He hoped this cordial co-operation and enthusiasm would be evinced this coming season. So far they had had no assistance from the Defence Department but believed they would get. assistance particularly in view of the international, situation. Membership increased considerably and they had a large number of young and enthusiastic shots whose improvement, was no doubt due to the coaching of Mr. D. Roots. Veryfew other clubs had the honour and privilege of the New Zealand champion shot’s assistance. The club was fortunate in having the assistance of Mr. I. Honeyfield, who not only gave the use of his land but donated a handsome trophy, to be called the •'Pine Lodge" trophy. Ammunition supplies would be a burden this season as little help could be expected from the Defence Department and they would be allowed to purchase none at. all. He was glad the club had Ihe co-operation of the public. It was decided Io open an account, with one of the trading banks, Mr. D. Roots and I he secretary to operate the accou n t. Election of officers resulted: Patron, Mr. M. Carey; president, Mr. N. Mitchell; vice-presidents, Messrs. D. Roots and G. Hilliar; auditor, Mr. E. F. Hemingway; committee, -J. Huston, C. Hilliar, A. Rond. .1. Bates, L. Davidson. T. Floyd. The secretary was left lo the committee to appoint. Range warden, Mr. A. Bond. Last yeai handicappers were reappointed. 11. was decided to hold the general opening day on November 25. Mr. Ivo Honeyfield was unanimously elected a life member of the club. II was left to the committee Io attend to the claying of mounds. The Army Office advised that I' lo rounds of ammunition per rifleman would be allowed and that the sale of rifle barrels was suspended. The Mayor, Mr. E. F. Hemingway, presented the trophies won last season.