WANGANUI.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume XLVII, Issue 19, 8 May 1912, Page 66

WANGANUI.

May 4. Opening of Golf. The Wanganui Golf Club was opened on Saturday afternoon, when mixed fourssomes were played. In spite of a very windy day, with heavy squalls of rain, there were about fifty players taking part in the opening competition. The winning couple were Miss M.intg-«nierv-M«xire and Mr. D. Ritchie, who were two up on bogey. Mr. Bruce and Miss P. Nixon came -eevind, being all square. Miss Christie and Mr. Harold and Mi-s Cave an I Mr. Cave were each one down. The club provi.led afternoon tea. Mrs. Harold. the President of the liulie-’ club, pre--s-nted the prize-. Among-t tlnose present were: Mr. and Mrs .1 Harold. Mr. A. Ijewis. Miss Darley. Mr. Payne. Mrs. A. Izard. Mr. Ritchie. Miss Montgomerv)f-*..--. Mr. Morrisott, Mi-- ('. Nixon. Miss W. Anderson. Ml— D Brettargh. Mr. and Mr- Meldrun*, Mr. and Mrs. Imlay Saunk-r-. Mr. and Mrs. D'Arcy. Mis.* Greavr-. Mi-- Harper. Mi-s Conti-. Mi.-s Bate-. Mi— Burr. Mi-- Spensor. Mi — Nixon. Mrs Howarth. Mis.- Dymock, Afesar-. Bridge, Evered, G. Ssun-lws, Ib id. Cave. Harden, < ameron, ( . Wilson, Alli-in. •Fi-her, Tev -l-v, l.sywell, and others. Hunting. The Fginont-tVanganili Hunt Club heM their opening oaert at One Tree H'll. the residence of Mr. H. M. Harrison. The

weather was very boisterous, but there were a large number of fellowers and spectators. The hares were too plentiful, and spoiled the sport, but there was an interesting run of twenty minutes. Delicious afternoon tea was provided by Mr. and the Misses Harrison. Before returning for home hearty cheers were called for by Mr. .Tas. Higgie. who. on behalf of the club, thanked our host and Iwistess for their hospitality. Amongst those

following were: Mi-* M. Fitzherbert, Mias Campbell. Miss Ada Nixon. Misa Cameron. Mi— Phillips. Miss —. Cameron. Mr. Jas. Higgie, Mr. W. Moore. Mr. Budge Gordon. Mr. McTxmn. Mr. Jas. Moore. Mr. S. Morton, Mr. C. Campion, Mr. P. Wooton, Mr. Phillips. Mr. O. Bretherton. Mr. P. Turner. Mr. W. Booth, Mr. F. Ross. Mr. D. Jones. Mr. C. Gordon. ’ Amongst those driving were: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Moore. Miss Thompson,

Mr. and Mrs. Allan Cameron. Mr. W. MeLean, Miss McLean, Mrs. Wall. Mrs. K. E. Eleteher. Miss Morton Jones. Mr. H. Wilson, Mr. and Mrs. Craig, and many more. Personal. Mrs. FitzManriee, of Australia, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. 11. Nixon, Sedgebrook, Wanganui. Mrs. S. Gordon, of Wanganui, left last week for Auckland. Mrs. Hole and Miss Gwen Hole, of Wanganui, went to Wellington last week. They sail from there this week in the Remuera. Miss Northcote, of Wanganui, left last week for England, where she intends to reside. Mrs. Broad, of Feilding, has been staying in Wanganui with .Mrs. .John Stevenson. - - - Miss McDonald, of Wanganui, left last week for England.' Mrs. Vavasour, of Blenheim, who has been staying at Castlecliff with her daughter (Mrs. lan Johnston), has - returned to Wellington. Miss M. Cowper, of Damtevirke, i* staying in Wanganui with friends. Miss D. Humphrey, of Tauinarunui, is the guest of Mrs. Brettargh, in Wanganui. Miss Ida Stevenson, of Wanganui, has returned from her visit to Dunedin, where she was Miss llil.liv Blundell s bridesmaid.