HUNTERVILLE NEWS

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 85, Issue 168, 19 July 1941, Page 3

HUNTERVILLE NEWS

FOOTBALL match In beautiful weather a very large crowd witnessed what proved to be the best game of football seen in Hunterville for a long time, when Wanganui Collegiate first fifteen played against a Hunterville fifteen on the local domain. Hunterville footbail fans always appreciate a good game of football, and Collegiate game them the goods in a bright, clean game. Collegiate won the game by 3—o, and were unlucky not to add at least three more points to their score, as one player, with a clear run, went over the dead ball line. Barton was the scorer for the school, but the kick at goal failed to raise the flags. For Collegiate, Meuli, Jones, Barton and Davies played outstandingly in the backs, while all the forwards played good football. For Hunterville Weston, Bartlett and Hammond were the pick of the backs, and Dillon and Carrol played well in the forwards. Mr. Ward, of Marton, was the referee.

Primary School Football Match As a curtain-raiser to the big match on Wednesday, the Hunterville and Marton Primary School teams met on the domain at 1-15 p.m. After a good game, Hunterville were the winners, by 9 ’points to 6, Hunterville’s points being made up by three unconverted tries, to Marion’s one unconverted try and a penalty kick. Mr. J. Barrett refereed. Footballers Entertained After the Hunterville-Collegiate match on Wednesday, both teams ana a number of guests were entertained r.t afternoon tea. After a good feast, the toast list was proceeded with. The first on the list was the King. “Wanganui Collegia.e School” was proposed by the president of the Hunterville Club, Mr. A. Henwood, and responded to by Mr. T. Latham, Collegiate team, T. Renshaw and Mr. Jones, Primary Schools, Mr. G. Thompson and Mr. J. Joll, referee, Mr. Henwood and Mr. Ward, pipe band, Mr. Hutton and Ml. L. Rowe, host and hostess, Mr. T. Latham and Mr. O’Brien. During a break in proceedings, the teams joined in a community sing, to music played by Mr. Husband, and Mrs. Latham obliged with a solo, which was loudly encored.

interested in the articles in the 'Wanganui Chronicle’ telling of the most successful afternoon you had when you showed the public some of your efforts. I often think few people do not quite realise the great amount of fine work done so quietly by the women of St. John and Red Cross.” CRIBBAGE TOURNEY A return match will be played at the Marton Bowling Club’s pavilion on Monday evening between South Makirikiri’and the bowlers, commencing at 8 o’clock sharp. South Makirikiri will be represented by G. Franke, W. Gow, Alan Stantiall, Norman Lewis, Nelson Lewis. R. Meads, Arthur Stantiall, L. Illston, J. Price C. Henderson, F. Duncan, E. Lewis, S. Stantiall, R. C. Coleman, G. Wilhelm, J. Horgan, S. Wilson and R. Lewis. Bowlers wishing to take part are requested to place their names on the notice board.

OLD BOYS’ F.C. DANCE Another of the popular dances organised by the Marton Old Boys’ Football Club will be held in the Druids’ Hall this evening. Barry's Orchestra will supply the music and the prices are gents 2s and ladies Is 6d. Help the boys to keep Rugby on the map. RATA PATRIOTIC SOCIETY AN ENTHUSIASTIC FAREWELL Leading-Aircraftman Roden P>ckI ford was accorded an enthusiastic send-off at the Rata Coronation Hall on Tuesday evening. There was a large attendance of residents of the district. . Mr. Chas. McManaway, president of the Rata Patriotic Society, making a presentation of a wallet to the guest and also an enlarged photograph, referred to the fact that his father (Ernest) and uncles (Job and Harry) had taken a part in the Great War. Mr. McManaway extended the wishes 1 of the society that Roden would have ■ a successful career and a safe return ! to New Zealand. Mrs. Renata, on behalf of the Rata Maoris presented a Maori tiki. 'lUnder the leadership of Mrs. Wereta, the Maoris sang the Maori farewell ' song in English and Maori. ' The • chairman also extended a 1 hearty welcome to Sergt.-Pilot Mo ' Nab, of Hunterville. Leading-Aircraftman Pickford replied on behalf of himself and M comrades, stating that they would do their best to uphold the tradition of the Dominion. „ The Ngati Pikiahu Wae Wae Tribe, from Onepuhi. also handed gifts to the chairman to present to the ' Songs and hakas were contributed by ■ (he Rata Maoris in their usual inimical style under the leadership of ■ Ipeina, whilst several young ladies , from the Maori Girls’ College at . Marton sang selections, which were , heartily applauded. Messrs. G. Gray. T. Waldron and P. Smith acted as . M’s C.. and sunper was appreciated by the large audience. MARTON RED CROSS Voluntary aids and intending aids are reminded that they are expected to attend a meeting at the training centre on Monday next. July 21, at 7.30 p.m. to make arrangements for the courses in home nursing which are due to begin during the coming week.