FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 11 April 1938, Page 9

FEATHERSTON

WOMEN’S DIVISION ("Times-Age” Special) The annual meeting of the Featherston Branch of the Women’s Division of the Farmers’ Union which, took place in the Oddfellows’ Hall on Friday afternoon, was presided over by Mrs E. M. Wakely, there being a good attendance of members. Apologies for were received from Mesdames Cole, Ashdown, N. and R. Matthews, and Bockett.

Mrs Still welcomed the president (Mrs Wakely) who had just returned from Auckland. The annual report stated, inter alia: A very successful year was experienced, and our president must feel justly proud that so much success has attended her time of office. The Division can boast of having completed a very full year’s work, with a substantial increase in membership, while under Mrs Wakely’s control. This must be very gratifying to our president, whose only thought is for the Division’s progress. It is worthy of mention that the branch has for its vice-president, the present president for the provincial council, and the branch extends its congratulations to Mrs Clark on her management of such an important office. During the year one of bur members was selected as the recipient of the King's Souvenir Medal, on the occasion of His Majesty’s coronation, and we heartily congratulate Miss Card on her honour, which also brings honour to this branch. To Mrs Q. Donald our thanks are due for her zeal as treasurer, and for taking over the work of the housekeeper, which she manages so nicely, thus relieving the secretary of much work. Generally the monthly meetings were well attended, except during the time of the epidemic, but a fuller attendance on the part of most members would be greatly appreciated and greatly help the office-bearers. One of the most important events of the year was perhaps the lecture of Miss Johnson on diet, which was preceded by courses of home making and dress making, which were greatly appreciated. The two delegates to provincial council, Mesdames Pendegrast and Still, attended as many meeting as possible and reported thereon, while Miss Card attended one meeting in Wellington and reported thereon. A successful dance was held on Labour Day night; whereby the funds were augmented, and earlier in the year the branch assisted the Young Farmers, and entertained a party of visitors. We must offer thanks to Mesdames Carter and McKenna for a-cake donated for competition. Our thanks are also due to all members who have carried out their tea duties so nicely. The branch’s first birthday party was held last year; the fourth year of existence, and the full hall and complimentary comments testified to its success. Outstanding features were the beautiful decorations Miss Zena Tulbury and management of the hall by Mesdames Berger and Pendegrast.

Mrs Wakely, in moving the adoption of the annual report, referred to the good work done by Mrs Still as secretary, and also as head of the Drama Circle.

The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mrs D. H. S. Riddiford; president, Mrs E. M. Wakely; vice-presidents, Mrs Archie Clark and Mrs Brandon; secretary, Mrs W. Sadler; treasurer, Mrs Q. Donald; auditor, Mr J. M. McKenzie; advisory board, Mrs Robbins, Mrs Brandon and Mrs McKenzie; delegates to conference, Mesdames Brandon and Sadler; delegates to Wellington, Mesdames Donald and Wakely.

Mrs Archie Clark (provincial president), in her address, congratulated the president and all office bearers and members on the successful year of work.

Mrs Pendegrast gave her report of the council meeting at Masterton.

A Shop Day was arranged for April 13, and the birthday of the branch is to be held on April 22. The hostesses were Mesdames Pendegarst, Lowell, E. Buck and Boston. PERSONAL ITEMS. Mr and Mrs Ron McKenzie were the guests of Mr and Miss Card, “Awahau,” during the weekend. Mr and Mrs R. W. Matthews and Miss I. J. Matthews, have returned from a holiday spent in the Sounds. Mrs Morgan and her daughter, Mrs Heherton, who have been touring New Zealand during the last 3 months and who were recently the guests of Mrs D. P. Clark, are returning to Australia. FEATHERSTON RIFLE CLUB. An all day Field Tourney was held yesterday by members of the club when the championship was decided and various handicaps and a teams match got off. Shooting took place over foui- ranges and scores( including handicap) were as follows: — 300 500 600 800 Ttl.

In the shoot oft’ for the Yule Cup W. S. Benton beat K. McKenzie with whom he had previously tied. Points for the Matthews Championship Shield were as follows:—C. J.

Nix 751 points Ist; L. G. Benton .746 points, 2nd; K. McKenzie 741 points, 3rd.

The Shepherd Cup (service conditions) was won by J. Johnson, 252 points, Ist; R. Donald 249 points, 2nd. The Championship decided over the four ranges was won by C. J. Nix, 187 points, Ist; L. Benton 186 points, 2nd, and K. McKenzie 185 points, 3rd. The handicaps over the same ranges saw W. Nix, 192 points, win first place, W. J. McGill being second and K. McKenzie third.

The handicap matches resulted as under:—F. C. Yule Cup, 300yds, W. Nix 48, Ist; A. Cook 48, 2nd; W. J. McGill Ard. T. Benton Cup, 500yds: H. McKenzie 48, st; N. C. C. Shepherd, 45, 2nd; R. Ronald, 49, 3rd; R. F. Watson, Cup, 600 yards: F. S. Hood, 49, Ist; M. Hodder 47, 2nd; J. Johnson 47, 3rd. G. Vincent Cup, 800 yds: C. J. Nix 50, Ist; K. McKenzie 48, 2nd; W. J. McGill 48, 3rd. Great interest centered in a 6-a-side teams match, President’s team versus the Secretary’s, for a dinner to be partaken of later, which the Secretary’s team won with a score of 1069 points against 1059. SERVICES APPRECIATED. During the luncheon adjournment at the final shoot of the Featherston Defence Rifle Club yesterday the President and Secretary, Messrs Shepherd and Johnson, farewelled on behalf of the club, and also the Miniature Rifle Club, Mr B. Watson, who will leave Featherston during the week. Both spoke of the esteem in which Mr Watson was held by the members of the club and his departure will be greatly regretted. The president handed Mr Watson a cheque as a parting gift. Mr Watson suitably expressed his appreciation and thanks. FEATHERSTON CRICKET CLUB. A return match between the Married and Single members of the club was played yesterday when the former were successful, scoring 15G to the single men's 68. The highest scores were: Married. Goddard 68, W. Crawford (retired) 36; Single, M. Fuge 35, D. Howells’ll. RETURNED SOLDIERS. The annual meeting of the Featherston Branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association was held in the social room in the Anzac Hall on Saturday night. Mr Harry Lawson presided. There was an attendance of about 50, visitors being present from Masterton and surrounding district.

Major Irving (vice-president of the N.Z.R.S.A. and president of the Wairarapa R.S.A.) gave an instructive and very interesting address. The president in his report, said he was pleased to state that the membership had increased from 15 to 50. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: —President, Mr Lawson (re-elected); secretary, Mr J. Halpin; assistant secretary, Mr J. Loff; treasurer, Mr J. W. Fellingham; committee, Messrs A. Robbins, L. Smith, C. Bargh, J. King and Dr G. S. Sharp. It was resolved that the fjarade be held as usual on Anzac Day. During the evening Dr Sharp proposed the health of Messrs Robbin and Fellingham. who are the chosen representatives to visit the Anzac celebration in Sydney. GOLF CLUB OPENING.

There was a good attendance at the opening of the golf season by the Featherston club on Saturday afternoon. The links are in splendid order, and there is every prospect of a successful season.

Mr G. O'Neale, playing on the sth hole. "The Island." holed out in “one," and did the “honours" very well. The mixed foursome resulted in a win by Messrs O'Neale and Card, with a nett score of 32. The other best scores handed in were: —W. Crawford and Mrs Still 36: Weipeihana and Miss M. Ruano 3G: L. Benton and Mrs Davis 37: D. Carlyon and Mrs Carlyon 37; Davis and Mrs L. Benton 38: Allen and Miss M. Tocker 38.

Yards W. Nix .... 48 49 47 48 192 W. J. McGill .. 48 48 47 48 191 K. McKenzie .. .... 44 48 47 48 183 F. S. Hood ... .... 45 47 49 47 188 R. Donald .... 45 49 47 47 188 C. J. Nix 46 47 44 50 187 W. S. Benton .. 47 48 47 45 187 L. G. Benton .. 46 48 46 46 186 W. Johnson ... .... 47 47 42 47 183 J. Johnson .... .... 40 47 47 47 181 A. Cook .... 48 44 46 39 177 N. C. C. Shepherd 47 49 42 39 177 M. Hodder .. — 46 47 48 141 R, F. Watson .. — 47 47 43 137