District Personals

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 84, Issue 190, 14 August 1940, Page 2

District Personals

WAITOTARA. Miss Hazel Johnson, B.H.SC., holder ot the Sarah Anne Rhodes Fellowship in Home Science, of Victoria College, was Mrs. Laird's guest during her visit to the district. Mr. and Mrs. W. Warren (Morrinsville) and their small daughter, who have been visiting Mr. A ,H. Parkinson, have returned to their home. Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, have returned from Auckland. Mrs. Arthur Hurley has returned from a visit to Stratford. Miss Gwen Verry, who recently took up nursing in Hawera, has been spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. Nelson Verry. Mrs. Reid, Makirikiri, has been staying with her daughter, Mrs. L. Hurley. Five sons of Mrs. Langdon (Bulls), who have enlisted- for service overseas, three being in the Third Echelon, are grandsons of the late Mr. and Mrs George Verrey, who were old settlers of Waitotara. Captain M. J. Hartwell, goes into camp at Wanganui this week with the Queen Alexandra Mounted Rifles. OHAKEA Mr. Denis Ellery has left to reside at Tauranga. Miss M. Paap, of Bulls, is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Ellery, "Pencarrow.” Miss E. Ward, of Palmerston North, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. Ellery, “Pencarrow." Driver I. R. Howe, of Burnham camp, and Private H. Paap, of Trentham camp, who have been on leave and are with the Third Echelon, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Ellery and lamily during the week. MARION News was received in Marton yesterday of the death of Mrs. George Signal, Napier, who was well know;, in this district. Mr. Signal died a few years ago. A family of thiee is left, Mr. B. G. Signal, county clerk, Wairoa; Mr. Aaui Signal, Napier; and Miss Vera Signal, Napier. Second-Lieutenant N. R. Ingle, Marton, who has completed a three months’ training course at the Army School, Trentham, has been appointee a commission with the Fourth Reinforcement of the N.Z.E.F. MANGAWEKA. Mrs. F. Rowley is spending a holiday with her sister, Mrs. Hotter. Hawera. Mrs. O’Dea is spending a few days in Mangaweka, looking up old friends. Mr. and Mrs. M. Dickson, Palmerston N., spent the week-end with Mrs. R. Dickson. TAIHAPE. Mr. G. Durrant, of Taoroa, is an inmate of the Huia Street hospital. Mr. Vincent Hamlin, who has enlisted in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, has received advice that he must report at the training school at Levin on September 1. Mrs. R. K. Simpson. The stalls were laden with all kinds of vegetables, fruit preserves and mutton, which realised good prices. Competitions were well supported and the total takings amounted to 1228 8s 4d. Competitions. The competitions were won as follows: — Live sheep (donated by Mr. R. K. Simpson, weight 7451b5.) and the winner was Mr. R. Kreegher, weight 7411bs Travelling rug (donated by Sutcliffe Bros.), Mrs. D. Kendrick, Porewa, No. 444. Bag of flour (donated by Henderson Bros.), Mr. Kidston, Haleombe, No. 597. Load of firewood (donated by Coleman Bros.), Mrs. L. Voss, No. 60. Two bags of potatoes (donated by Mr. D. Godfrey), Mr. D. Kingham, No. 465. Iced cake (donated by Mrs. H. T. Whale), Mrs. Woods, No. 37. Three pairs cjj silk hose (donated by Mrs. R. K. Simpson), Miss M. Hopkinson (Waverley), No. 465. Home-spun pullover (donated by Mrs. W. Aidworth), Mrs. E. Galpin, No. 93. N.Z. currency (donated by Mr. A. H. Marshall), Mrs. Martin Willis, No. 922. Nightdress and bed jacket (donated by Miss M. Marshall), Mrs. H. Stantiall, No. 133. Goose, Mr. A. T. Gatrell, No. 85. Turkey, Mrs. R. Gordon, Hunia Street, No. 22. Live goose, Mr. A. Stantiall, No. 40. Refreshments (donated by Mr. A. T. Gatrell), Mr. D. B. Sladden. Perfumes (donated by Mr. E. W. Caulton), Mr. Jeffrey. The promoters desire to thank all those who contributed to the success ot the "shop.” MARTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL FANCY DRESS BALL The annual fancy dress ball in connection with the Marton District High School will be held in the Civic Theatre to-night (Wednesday). Dancing for children from 6.30 to 9.15 and for adults from 9.30. HARRIER NOTES (By "Stayer.") Saturday's run was held from the residence of Mr. S. Hurley, Bond Street. The runners were entertained by Mrs. S. Hurley and Mrs. Hurley, senr., to afternoon tea. This being tne main attraction of harrier running, the Marton Club is very lucky in hav ing such a line band ot lady supporters and the boys certainly do justice to the line spread put oefore them every Saturday.

Once again an old Marton harrier stripped off for a run with his old club, and although it is about four seasons since he last ran for the Marton Club, Frank Williams put up a run worthy of his old self, and off the same mark beat in J. Horgan and S. Crowther. We all know he had stiff legs on Saturday night. Frank Hill once again scored a double victory, this being two weeks in succession he has won the scratch

race and the sealed handicap also. Frank will probably be running the first lap on Saturday in the FeildingMarton relay and should give his team a substantia! lead.

J. Taylor put up second fastest time and also finished third in the sealed handicap. Jack was not quite as fast as usual but ran a good steady race and should be one ot the mainstays in this Saturday’s race. D. Smith finished third and second in the sealed handicap. Don is getting much faster now and had Taylor worried for the first half of Saturoay’s race. Don has always been a reui hard toiler, especially in inter-club and relay teams and knows when an exceptionally good run is required of him. He win be very much uepended on this Saturday and is sure to rise to tne occasion.

L. Hunt finished fourth, and although he was a bit on the slow side he ran a good steady race and only needs a bit more pace. He will De having his first try-out in a relay race on Saturday. Les would be well advised to run his own race and not take too much notice of the other fellow but to remember it is only a threemile lap and therefore be won't be able to waste too much time.

J. Horgan ran a good race on Saturday and was only zssec. slower than L. hunt. Jack is running belter now and should feature in future road handicap races.

Tne new runner, S. Crowther, was out again and made a much bettei showing. He has so far improved •byleaps and bounds every run and his easy action promises a future for him in distance running. "Stayer” wishes the team the best of luck on Saturday, and hopes to see the cup stay in Marton.