ROSS NEWS.

Hokitika Guardian, 10 February 1931, Page 7

ROSS NEWS.

(Our Own Correspondent.) The Kanieri Tennis players journeyed to Ros.s on Saturday and played a series of games with the local teams. The weather was perfect for outdoor games and a most enjoyable afternoon was spent. The home team were the winners. The following are the results ; Ross players being mentioned first: MENS SINGLES. O’Connell 6 beat Pawson 1. Hedwig 6 beat Pfablcrt 5. Rlacklow 6 beat Boyd 1. Allan G beat Whilev 2. < Balthrop 6 beat Woolhouse 2. Houlahan 6 beat Manson 3. LADIES SINGLES. Mrs Pethig 6 beat Miss Manson 3. Miss Donaldson 1 lost to Miss Pfahlert 6. Miss J. Hedwig 6 beat Miss A. Morris 3. Miss F. Chapman 0 lost to Miss Fleming G. Miss Mt Mu I lan G beat Miss Drummond 4. Miss V. Jones G beat Miss E. Howat 2. COMBINE® DOUBLES. O’Connell and Mrs Pethig 6 bent Pawson and Miss Manson 5, Hedwig and Miss Donaldson 6 beat Pfablert and Miss Pfahlert 4. Blacklow and Miss Hedwig 5 lost to Boyd and Miss Morris 6. Allan and Miss Chapman 6 beat Whilev and Miss Fleming 5. Barithtop and Miss McMnllan 6 heat Woolhouse and Miss Drummond 5. Houlahan and Miss Jones 6 beat Manson and Miss Howat 1, MEN’S DOUBLES. O’Connell and Hedwig 6 heat Pawson and Pfahlert 2. Blacklow and Allan 6 beat Boyd and Whiley 4.. Barlthrop and Houlahan 6 heat Woolhouse and Manson 1. LADIES.’ DOUBLES. Mrs Pethig and Miss Donaldson 6 beat Misses Manson and Pfahlert 5. Misses Hedwig and Chapman 2 lost to Misses Morris and Fleming 6. Misses McMullan and Jones 6 heat Misses Drummond and Howat o. The visitors wore entertained at a dance in the evening.

SUCCESSFUL BALL. The ball which was held on. Friday evening in the Totara Hall was a most successful function. The programme consisted mostly of Old Time Dances with Mr W. Wright Senr. as M.C., assisted by Mr It- Richards and the Old Timers as well as the younger folk spend a very happy evening. Miss Parker’s Ross Orchestra pupplied the music which as usual was the best. A very enjoyable supper was also provided. BAZAAR, The Presbyterian Church annual bazaar and sale of work took place on Saturday afternoon and evening and was well patronised. Tile result being more than anticipated seeing we are passing through such a slumpy period. UNEMPLOYMENT MEETING. A largely attended public meeting was held in tlhe Totara Hall last Wednesday evening, the Mayor (H. Osmcrs Esq.) presiding. A committee was set up to deal with the unemployment situation consisting of tlie following. To represent Ross Borough Council: The Mayor (H. Osmcrs), Town Clerk (A. W. Peebles), and Cr. K. 0. May. Religious Bodies: —Riev. Father O’Doherty and Rev. D. McClymont. Labour:—John Rea. Farmers :—A. Hedwig. Employers : —G. H. Chapman. R.S.A.: —J. M. Allan. Postmaster: —D. O’Connell. At a meeting held immediately afterwards the Mayor was appointed Chairman and A. W. Peebles and K. 0. joint secretaries. About 12 are registered as unemployed so far but it is expected the number will increase to a much larger number witliin the next week or so. The local Council have work mapped out and the No. 5 scheme will be put into operation immediately. THE WEATHER. We are at last getting a little summer weather, the last few days being full days of bright sunshine. January was one of the worst months on record there being 21 wet days with a total rainfall of 24 inches the maximum being 4.58.