NGAHINEPOURI.

Waikato Times, Volume 100, Issue 16812, 2 June 1926, Page 10

NGAHINEPOURI.

“Paddy’s Market.” Despite Ihe inclemency of tin* weather (lie 'Paddy's Market” liolrl in the Ngahinopourl Hall was a huge success in every way. Tile residents who organised the affair are to lie complimented on the splendid success, and the public, had will be very much benefited by the money derived. The events of t.lie day were varied and interesting. Some of Hie ladies were untiring in their efforts to make the sewing stall a success. The produce stall also was well supplied with fresh vegetables and packets of homemade 'sweets were in great demand. During'the afternoon the time was occupied with race running, guessing competitions, and other amusements. The. results of Hie races an-' guessing eompetilions were:—Weight of sheep, E. Reid; weight of pig, T. Allen; weight of goose, .1. McGregor; weight of turkey, Miss G. Reid; length of string in jar (picture). Mr Clark; number of pins in dish. Miss Rebnenl; number of peas in bnllle, Miss Saunders: nail-driving (ladies), Mrs McPherson; (men), F. Williams; stepping the chain (ladies). Airs R. Thomas, t ; Mrs McPherson. ; (men : A. Raley, I : McPherson, 2. Hoys’ race: Don Lewis, t: 1.. Chadderlon. 2. Boys’ race: Hugh Ryburn, I: Jvo Allen and Ray Thomas (dead heat'. Girls’ race: M. McPherson, J; Sophie Ryhnrn. 2. Three-logged race (girls) : Ethel Ryburn and M. McPherson, I ; Glare Sutton and Tossie McPherson, 2. Potato race: W. Reid. 1: .1. Ryburn. 2. Chasing rooster: Doris Elcyman. Guessing lady’s name: D. Reid. At ij.3o p.m. the doors were closed and ro-opened at 7 p.m. Before closing, Mr D. Stewart Reid, M.P., thanked all those who had so willingly helped lo make the entertainment a success. He said lie also desired lo thank the Hamilton people who had donated prizes for so many of the events. Supper was served and dancing was I continued until the early hours of the 1 morning. Mr R. Gillard was M.C., and I the music, was supplied by Mrs .1. .1. I Ryburn, Mrs R. Gillard and Miss Saunders. Hockey. The hockey season is in full swing, and last Saturday the local team : journeyed to Hamilton and played a j match against Old Roys. The results , of the match were in (he Hamilton , team’s favour, Ngabincpouri losing by nil lo Ihrec games.