WAVERLEY NOTES

Wanganui Chronicle, 20 July 1950, Page 7

WAVERLEY NOTES

Wanganui-Egmont Hunt Club WAVERLEY, Last Night (OC).— The hunt was held at Kakaramea last Saturday undei’ very bad weather conditions. There was, however, a very good muster of riders, who enjoyed many good runs and good jumps. This is the final hunt of the season. FOOTBALL. A team from St. Augustine’s, Wanganui, travelled to Waverley on Tuesday to play a match against the Waverley District High School. Waverley School won by 6 to nil. Two unconverted tries were scored by K. Sattler and C. Keene. Waverley players were G. Wood, R. Baird, F. Cunningham, B. Howie, C. Keene. R. Lynskey, J. Laird, T. Karipa, C. Travers, K. Sattler, G. Wah, R. Appleton and E. Hooper. SMALLBORE RIFLE CLUB. There was an average attendance at the club’s weekly shoot on Tuesday night. Scores off the rifle were as ollow:R. Stewart, 99.5; M. Stewart, 98.1 t; W. Alexander, 98.5; D. Johnston, £6.3; A. Alexander, 95.5; J. Alexander, 94.5; A. Loveridge, 93.1; J. Wilson, 93.3; S. Street, 93.3; T. Wallace, 92.1; M. Cunningham, 92.1; R. Milne, 91.3; A. Sturrock, 91.2. Other shooters were J. Stinson, A- Millar, R. Alexander, J. Lewis, G. Wicks, C. Mickleson, R. Finlay, D. Gulliver, E. Lupton, A. Deadman and A. McDonald. W’AVERLEY-WAITOTARA R.S.A. BALL. The committee is making every effort to ensure a very enjoyable evening fox- everyone. Decorations for the hall are well under way under the management of the committee. Vincent's Orchestra has been engaged so a populax- dance programme is assured. The R.S.A. ball is known as the popular ball of the season, so a good crowd may be expected for Friday night. LADIES’ GOLF CLUB The following is the draw for the L. medal round to be played next Tuesday: Mrs. A. Dickie plays Mrs. C. Medllcott, Mrs. J. Walkinton plays Mrs. A. Symes, Mrs. W. Thompson plays Mrs. F. Christensen, Mrs. E. Dickie plays Mrs. M. Dallison, Mrs. P. Coleman plays Mrs. R. Watkins, Miss N. Mathieson plays Mrs. G. Watkins, Miss Stevens nlays Mrs. Graves. Miss Castle plavs Mrs. A. Larsen, Mrs. I. Mitchell plays Mrs. N. Parsons, Miss M. Robertson plays Mrs. D Thomson, Mrs. C. Handley plays Mrs. Bell. SURPRISE PARTY. A surprise party was given to farewell Miss D. Fairbrother on Monday evening, when members of the staff of the Waverley District High School and friends, gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Fairbrother. An enjoyable evening of entertainment was arranged. Afteax those present had participated in a beautiful sunper Mr. N. Bromilev, on behalf of those present made Miss Fairbrother a presentation and wished her all the best in her new appointrnent. Miss brother suitably renlied and honed -t would not be long before she returned. Miss Fairbrother leaves on Tuesday to take up dental duties at Wellington, -in furthering her career. PERSONAL. Mr. and Mrs. D. O’Leary have recently returned to Waverley after an extended trip home to Ireland, lasting several months. Mrs. I- B. McLaughlan has returned to Greatford after visiting her mother, Mrs. J. Hodge. Miss N. Mathieson is visiting WeiMiss Tui Muir left last Friday on the Dominion Monarch to return to Scotland. Miss Muir, who has been in New Zealand for nearly a year, has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Mat x - son, and Mrs. Muir, of Waverley and Mrs. D. McKenzie, of Hawera. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Brown leave on Thursday for Australia, where they will farewell their dau S h . ter ’ Brown, who is at present in Austxaha, before her departure for England. Mr. and Mrs. Brown will be acconl P a ™- by Mr. and Mrs. McGregor, of Eketa hUna - BASKETBALL CLUB The Rahotu Basketball Chib travelled to Waverley during the week-end to play for the Wilson and O'Riordon Cups. Both .'patches showed good play on both sides and games were very even. ’ Results of matches: Seniors: Waverley won 21 to MThirds: Waverlev lost 8 to 2UReferees: S. Dallison (seniors), H. Bilton (thirds). Mr Yoeman thanked the Rahotu players for travelling to WAverley and everyone for their attendance. Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. O’Riordon presented their cups to the Wayerley and Rahotu captains, respectively. Misses P. Street and P. Hoskins, Waverley captains, replied on behalf of Waverley. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The Women's Institute held their social and dance on Friday night in the Town Hall supper room. There was a very good attendance. The music was supplied by the Waverley Dance Band. The winners of the Monte Carlos were Miss N. Penny and H. Broadmore. and Miss N. Penny and B. Jeffries. The competition was won by Mrs. J. Stimson. Golf Club Activities WAVERLEY, Last Night (OC).— The following is the result in the semi-final of the O’Reilly Cup, played by the golf club: J. Smith boat R. Hlllmer, 3 up and 2 to play; S. Ry- 1 burn beat A. Fairweather, 1 up. | The result of the quarter-final of • the Train Cup played recently is as follows: Mr. and Mrs. J. Walkinton beat Mrs. R. Watkins and R. Hammonds, Mrs. W. Thompson and S. 1 Ryburn lost to Mrs. A. Symes and M. Reid. Mrs. G. Watkins and K. | Iloneyfield heat Mrs. A. Larsen and 1 J. Pepper, Mrs. K. Handley and G.• Watkins boat Mrs. F. Train and H. ! Birch. Semi-final of Iho Train Cup: Mrs. | R. Watkins and R. Hammonds lost . to Mr. and Mrs. J. Walkinton, Mrs. j K. Handley and G Watkins beat Mrs. G. Watkins and R. Honeyfield. | The result of the first round of thn Cave Cun is as follows: L. Gray I beat IT. Birch. A. Alexander boat A. Fairweather, J. Smith brat F. Christensen. R. Hammonds boat L. I Strachan, R. Hillmer b?a 4 N. Par-! sons. C. Medlicoft boat J. Popper, I J. Walkinton beat N. Bromiley, H.! Wilson heat K ITonevfioid, S. Ry-1 burn bent E. S’ullon. G. Watkins I beat A. Dickie. P. Coleman boat S.; Bes Joy, D. Newland beat M. Reid, i Thn combined Stabloford nlayed ■ last Saturday was won by C. Medli- j colt and F. Christensen.