SANSON NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 90, Issue 150, 1 July 1946, Page 7

SANSON NOTES

MINIATURE RU LE SHOOT FOR LUMSDEN CUP. <O.C.) Sanson, June 24. A shoot amongst the members of the Miniature Rifle Club for the Lumsden Cup was held during the week, when the “C ' team, captained by 11. E. Henson, proved victorious. Their tally of 1282 was scored by H. E. Henson 131, K. Lumsden 134, R. McKay .131, J. Lawrence 134, J. W. Meyer 129, D. Mitchell 135, C. N. Oppatt 121, V. Meyer 118, A. Curtis 121, A. Nesbit 122. NATIONAL PARTY DANCE

The first annual social evening and dance of the Sanson branch of the National Paity held on Tuesday night was an outstanding success. Patronage was distributed from throughout the whole of the district, and amongst those in attendance were Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Oram, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon and Mr. J. Caithness, the electoral chairman of the Rangitikei Electorate. A professional orchestra provided most pleasing music, the organisation was excellent and the function was altogether most enjoyable. Mr. and Mrs. R. Powell were the winners of the dance competition. PARISHIONERS ST. THOMAS’ CHURCH Rev. N. S. Barnett presided over the annual meeting of parishioners of St. Thomas’ Anglican Church held on Wednesday evening, when there was an excellent attendance. Rev. Burnett reviewed the work accomplished in the parish throughout the year, and stated it was most gratifying to be able to report that attendances generally at the Church services had been good. The finances of the Church were in fair order considering the heavy calis people had been called upon to meet, throughout the war years but now that hostilities had ceased he hoped parishioners would support their church as far as possible. He mentioned with regret the impending departure of Mrs. W. J. Rowan, who had acted so ably for many years as secretary of 'the committee, and expressed his thanks to her and to the committee for the good work they had accomplished. Rev. Barnett also made reference to the voluntary work accomplished, and so freely given by Mrs. S. G. Scandlyn over a number of years in the keeping of the church. It was with sincere regret he learned of Mrs. Scandlyn's resignation from her voluntary work. Several speakers concurred in his remarks, all agreeing that the parish was deeply indebted to her, and her position would be difficult to fill. A small committee was set up to make arrangements for the cleaning of the church. Mr. C. E. Levin was appointed to the position of secretary, to replace Mr. Rowan. Mr. R. Jordan in reporting on repairs required at the church, stated that the most urgent question was that of repairs to the chancel wall to prevent water from entering. A committee consisting of Messrs. R. Jordan, C. E. Levin and E. Wilcock was appointed to inspect the work and report back on the required repairs. At the conclusion of the meeting the Rev. Barnett spoke on the impending departure of Mrs. Rowan, and on behalf of the committee members, asked her to accept a small presentation as an appreciation for her work. Mrs. Rowan suitably responded.

TABLE TENNIS MATCH. The table tennis "C” team was soundly beaten by Kairanga in their match on Wednesday last by 25 games to 6. Results were as follows:—A. Wise beat G. Passey 31-26, lost to N. Hyde 30-32, M. Divehall 20-31, J. Kearins 27-31, N. League 20-31, M. Passey 24-31; Miss L. Gedye beat G. Passey 32-30, J. Kearins 31-23, M. Passey 31-26, lost to N. Hyde 18-31, N. League 20-31; Miss N. Tattle beat. G. Passey 31-27, M. Passev 31-25, lost to N. Hyde 19-31, M. Divehall 23-31, N. League 20-31; K. Reeve lost to G. Passey 15-31, N. Hyde 10-31, M. Divehall 21-31, J. Kearins 29-31, M. Passey 18-31; N. Hogg lost to G. Passev 20-31, N. Hyde 17-31, M. Divehall 22-31, J. Kearins 16-31, N. League 23-31; W. Powell lost to G. Passev 25-31, N. Hyde 20-31, M. Divehall 17-31, T. Kearins 25-31, N. League 29-31, M. Passey 25-31. CARD TOURNAMENT. At the weekly card tournament conducted by the committee of the Scout and Wolf Cub Troop winners were as fol low's:—Ladies: Mrs. Pederson. Consolation: Mrs. B. Young. Gentlemen: J. Koster and O. Tong equal and in the cut off Mr. J. Koster proved the winner. Consolation: Mr. D. McConachy. The prizes for the evening w ere donated by Mr. D. Kerr and Mr. M. Davey. Mr. R. Nichol was lhe winner of a competition conducted. CATCHMENT BOARD. The Rangitikei Catchment Board in conjunction with lhe Soil Conservation Council has arranged for the showing of films dealing with soil erosion both in New Zealand and overseas, and it is proposed that, these will be shown in the hall on July 3, but definite details will be advertised in the Press at a later date. The films are highly informative and interesting not only “to the man on the land” but to the general public. The plant iscarried on a smal] truck, sa adapted to be capable of giving daylight spellings in the open. ' '.X MINIATURE RIFLE SHOTTING. (0.C.) June 27 Thirty-two members present at. the weekly shoot of th/e Miniature Rille Cino. Considering ttiat the new metric targets were in/u.e for the second time only shooting geneially was good. J. C. Fagajfi showed a return to form and hjs' double possible was excellent shooting. Single possibk • were also put on by R. Meyer ana R. Lumsden. /Scores registered were as lollowsj/j. C. Fagan 70-70-140; R. Meyer 6.T-70-137; K. Lumsden 69-68-137, R. Rumslen 70-66-136; C. Oppatt. 63-58-121: R. Oppatt 61-66-13(i; J. Meyafr 62-63-125; L. Curtis 64-69-133; 1/ Lawrence 66-67-133; R. McKay 63-03-126: F. Lumsden 65-61-126; D. Mitchell 69-63-132; B. Master: 68-66-134,7 K. Masters 65-67-132. B. Lawrence 7 54-68-122; W. Masters 59-60-119. A self handicap shoot was hold amrongst the junior members, and A./Curtis w ho registered 121 off the line, handicap 19, thereby ; ecuring the possible 140, proved the winner. w the event of a member secuiing more than lhe possible with his handicap, his score was taken back' accordingly. Scores were as follows:

A. C'urlis 57-64-19-140; V. Mever 62. 62-14-138; R. Sanson 66-62.1(1-138; J. Young 50-57-15-132; K. Reeve 61-56-12-129; N. Herrill 53-57-12-122; A. Walls 60-53-12-134; E. Green 59-61-14-154; A. Nesbit 63-61-12-136; M. Giles 57-58-12-127: R. Giles 60-57-12-12'1; L. Giennills 62-G2-10-134; R. Gardiner 61-57-10-12.8; 13. Reynolds 52-18-10-110; M. Batchelor 60-64-13-137; L' Eagan 53-6(1-20-133. The eompetii. »n lor Hie McKelvie Cup has been revived and the following team has ' elected to represent the San on Club v. Bulls in the first shoot for (his trophy, for a considerable time: IT. E. Henson, L. Curtis, P>. Master.;, R. Meyer, J. C. Eagan, K. Master , K Lumsden, It. Lumsden, J. LawTABLE TENNIS. The "C” Table Tennis Club team was soundly defeated by the Feilding players in a competition match played on Tuesday nigh', lhe final result being Feilding 30 games. Sanson 6 ■ ames. Re tills were as follows; A. Wise beat Grinrod 31-16 Woods 3115, lost tu Nor: is 26-31. Shone 20-31,

Mayer 12-31, Fra vail 28-31; Miss L. Gedye heat Woods 31-25, Grinrod 31-25, lost to Norris 2(1-31, Shine 1631, Mayer 13-31, Flavell 30-32; V. Meyer heat Woocis 31-27. Grinrod 3634, lost to Nor.i . 20-31, Shone 10-31, Mayer 8-31; Flavell 17-31; K. Reeve lost to Nor; is 14-31, Shone 10-31, Woods 6-3.1, Mayer 12-31, Grin rod 30-32, Flaxell 28-31; Miss N. Richardson lost to Norris 15-31. Shone 13-31, Woods 18-31, Mayer 13-31, Grinrod 24-31, Flavell 29-31; I). Ford lost Io Norris 19-31. Shone 10-31, Wood. 2331. Mayer 6 31, Grin od 11-31, Flavell 19-31.