OHURA NEWS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXIX, Issue 2, 23 April 1914, Page 6

OHURA NEWS.

(“Advocate,” April 17th;) 'Mr Tom Moore has decided to cancel the Whangamomoua coach service for the winter months. The team of Ohura wrestlers which recently visited Taihapo carried all before them. Murray Rodgers distinguished himself by winning the first prize. In the first round lie defeated D. Harvey, who won the heavy-weight competition on New Year’s Day. P. Nielson gave Murray a rough time in the final. It is worthy of mention that Nielson gained the medal for the most scientific wrestling. A very pretty wedding was Solemnised in the Tatu Hall on Tuesday, April I-lth, the contracting parties being Frances (second daughter of Mr and Mrs C. Curtis, of Tatu) and Ainas (eldest son of Mrs A. Cornwall, late of Whangamomoua.) The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Mallet.

At a Medical meeting at Maticre

satisfactory arrangements were made with Dr. Lnmsden. so that there is no fear of Matierc being left without a doctor. The secretary was pleased to report, that, providing the outstanding debts severe collected, the concern was on a very satisfactory basis.

I hear our storekeeper, Mr A. Mackinley is married and gone out to bring the bride in. Lucky man! S.T>. : Collect the kerosene tins.— Matiere correspondent, Ohura Club won everything at the Hastings meeting with the exception of two matches, thus establishing a record for any one club in the Dominion. Leslie Loveday put up A.Z. record for 103 in teams match. In the championship match Leslie Loveday was first, Herbert Loveday second, and W. K. Williams fourth. In the short range aggregate 1 Herbert Loveday was first, carrying the Bone Cup. Long range aggregate: Leslie Loveday Ist. McFaiiaue Cup and Hastings match: H. Loveday Ist. Dannevirke match: W. K. Williams Ist. Woodville match: L. Loveday Ist. Teams match: Ohura Ist, carrying Collins’ shield. J)OG TRIAL “SMOKER.” There was a fair attendance at the Dog Trial Club’s “smoker” oh Thursday night. The President (Mr D. J. Bruce) occupied the chair. The chairman proposed “The Visitors.” He said he was pleased to see a number of people from outside bringing dogs to compete at the local Club’s trials. One in particular they had come to look upon as one of thenv salves—he referred to Mr McMullian, whom they would always he pleased to see. (Applause). Mr McMullian returned thanks. In a brief speech he expressed his pleasure at being present, and remarked upon the improved form shown by the local dogs.

Mr W. S. Woof proposed the health of tire Judge (Mr E. Goodwin, of Hamilton). About the working of a dog there was a lot tp be learnt, and he threw out the suggestion that it might be a good idea if the judge would address )i few'words at meetings pointing out how the dogs should be put through their work.. Mr Goodwin (who had a very cordial reception) first congratulated them on their fine district. As to Mr Woof’s suggestion that the judge should give hints about working the logs, lie did not know if he was capable to do that. He had been present at many trials and could say tht he had seen much worse work than he had been died upon to judge at that meeting—with the exception of the huntaway class, and he was sure they would pardon him for leaving that out. Of course they must allow for the wet weather, because it was natural alter the dogs, were tied up in such •yeathor they became a little rash when liberated. On the concluding day there had hoeu some of the most finished work he had seen for a long time.

Mr Goodwin'proposed “The Ohui’a’ Dog Trial Club.” Mr J. F. McClenaghan responded. He gave a short history of the club and predicted that they would yet hold here the most important trials in Taranaki. Mr Cleland returned thanks on behalf of the winners. He said the first time he had seen a dog trial was at Olmra about two years go. He got interested in it and felt sure he had i dog at home that could be brought somewhere near the mark. He competed with, it at several trials, and as it shaped well he decided to give the dog a run for the Olmra Cup.. He was pleased to say ho got first leg in for it. (Applause).