PIRINOA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 May 1938, Page 9

PIRINOA

GOLF CLUB COMPETITION. (“Times-Age” Special.) The Pirinoa Golf Club played its first club competition on Saturday in fine weather. Owing to adverse weather conditions experienced earlier in the week the greens were heavy, nevertheless some creditable scores were recorded. The best net score was returned by M. Herangi, a new member and promising player. The scores handed in were: —M. Herangi, 88, 24, 64; D. Jones, 84, 14, 70; D. Tikao, 86, 12, 74; G. Munro, 89, 15, 74; R. McDougall, 96, 22, 74; J. Carter, 96, 22, 74; B. McM.aster, 87, 8, 79; J. Riwai, 97, 15, 82. The following is the draw for the second round of the Hume Memorial Cup to be played on Saturday:—Ladies: Mrs Saunders v. Mrs McDougall; Mrs Warren v. Mrs McKenzie; Mrs Herangi v. Mrs Dudley Jones; Mrs Carter v. Miss Cock; Mrs Tikao v. Mrs McLeod.' Men: M. Herangi v. R. McDougal]; J. Carter v. S. Hall; F. Lovegrove v. D. Jones; G. Munro v. W. Charters: V. Saunders v. S. Thomas; J. Riwai v. T. Hume; D. Tikao v. B. McMaster; M. McLeod v. A. Warren. SERVICES ACKNOWLEDGED. Appreciative references were made at the meeting of householders on Monday evening to the services rendered to the welfare of education in this district by Messrs J. H. Atkinson and C. Wellington, two members of the outgoing committee. The former was chairman of the committee for some year, and owing to the pressure of his business he did not seek reelection. Mr Wellington is leaving the district to take up residence in Masterton. GUN CLUB MEETING. The South Wairarapa Gun Club held a shoot on Wednesday. The conditions were most favourable but the entries were disappointing. The main event of the day, 19 birds for a cash prize of £25 resulted in a tie between R. Buick and J. McKenzie, of Masterton, who each obtained the possible.

Mr E. A. Nutt officiated as judge; Mr W. Bogens was at the traps and Mr R. Macdonald was scorer. The officials were heartily congratulated on the efficient manner in which they conducted the meeting. The following were the results: —R. Buick, 15yds., 19 birds; J. McKenzie, 11, 19; E. Bunting, 11, 18; S. Hall, 11, 18; A. Warren, 11, 18; A. Swanson. 11, 17; J. W. McKenzie, 11, 17; G. Sutherland, 11, 17; K. Ingley, 15, 16: T. Skipage, 15, 15; N. Martin, 11, 15; N. Paussing, .11, 14; J. Gallagher, 11, 13; L. Ruka, 11, 13. Messrs Buick and McKenzie divided the first and second prize and Messrs Bunting, Hall and Warren shared the third and fourth prizes. The consolation match resulted in a tie between Messrs Gordon Sutherland and T. Skipage who each obtained 18 out of 20 birds.

A cup has been donated to the club by Mr A. V. Swanson, of Wellington. It is to be known as the Kumenga Cup. The cup is to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals before it can become the property of a competitor. PERSONAL ITEMS.

Mr A. Warren, who has been on a motor holiday in the northern districts, has returned home. Mr and Mrs D. S. Warren, who have been on a holiday have returned. Misses Apiata and Newton, Auckland, are visiting this district. ROAD BLOCKED BY SLIPS. Owing to the heavy downpour which was experienced here last week a big slip occurred on the Palliser Bay Road which completely blocked all traffic. The road is now clear. POOR SHOOTING BAGS. Shooters in this locality did not have a successful time at the opening. Although there were plenty of game the fine weather experienced together with so much water, did not tend to make the opening as satisfactory as was expected. Reports received from other quarters are to the same effect.