GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 20 June 1938, Page 9

GREYTOWN

GOLF COMPETITIONS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The best cards handed in for the first round of the Keltie Trophy were: Hugh Feast 2 up, Eric Feast all square, J. C. Feast 2 down, H. E. Webster 2 down, T. Gold 3 down, N. McLeod 3 down. The best scores handed it) for the first round of the Collier Trophy, played on Saturday, were: Miss B. Gregor 112-32-80; Mrs Thompson 92-10-82; Miss Nix 98-14-84; Miss M. Collier 108-24-84. DISPLAY OF BIBLES. In celebration of the first issue of the English Bible, the Greytown Methodist Church had a special display of Bibles on Sunday. Various friends lent copies of Bibles of particular interest and the result was a very fine collection. There were copies of the Scriptures in various languages, ranging from the ancient Hebrew and Greek, to modern German and Swedish. Other languages represented were Maori and Tongan. The oldest Bible on display was an English Bible printed for the British and Foreign Bible Society in 1818. Another Bible, printed in 1835, was also of interest because of its age; A copy of the New Testament in Maori, printed in 1842, and of the Old Testament, printed in 1858, gave some idea of early missionary activity among the Maori people. Modern versions were not lacking. A revised version of the New Testament of 1881, and the New Translations by Dr Moffatt, Dr Weymouth, and the Twentieth Century New Testament were all represented. Three old family Bibles were displayed, and brought back memories to many of the older people. Considerable interest was shown by the younger generation in the metal clasps and elaborate bindings of these old Bibles. The thanks of the officials of the church are extended to all who assisted by lending copies of Bibles for display. HOCKEY NOTES. Mr G. Maloney travelled to Dannevirke on Saturday to act in conjunction with Mr C. G. Hamilton and Mrs H. Poulter; “as selectors to the New Zealand Women’s Hockey Association, for the purpose of viewing a trial match played there. In addition to some of the nominees who played in the curtainer-raiser, Akitio v Ruahine, representatives were present from Bush, Auckland, Taranaki, Horowhenua, Wanganui, Feilding, Wellington, Marlborough, and Wairarapa, the last named being Misses L. Cadwallader and N. Spiers. Altogether about 30 players were seen in action.

A cold wind blew down the ground, making conditions disagreeable, and as the players were quite new to one another, the task of selection was no easy one. Outstanding features of the chief game were the work of both pairs of full-backs, and the surprising opposition jut up by the new Ruahine goalie. Both teams performed creditably, the score being 2/1. On general play the losers were the better side, but the woTk of the goalie mentioned was the stumbling block. The two Wairarapa representatives were quite worthy of the company in .which they played, N. Spiers showing some splendid defensive work, and L. Cadwallader some good bursts of speed on attack and in combination. During the last half the latter played at centre-forward.

After the game the selectors went on with the work of picking the New Zealand team for t 1"? first Test at Christchurch on July 6. This team will be announced from 2YA tonight. There is now no doubt that the New Zealand team, whatever may be its personnel, will find a tough proposition in the English team. The latter’s defeat of Canterbury on Saturday by the margin of 6 goals to 1 was not expected to be so overwhelming at any rate, and it would appear that Eastern remains the only team likely to extend the visitors. The latter are revealing some brilliant stickwork, short passing and sound combination, and scores to date indicate improvement. Up to now they have scored 28 goals and have had 3 registered against them in 4 games. Akitio beat a weakened Ruahine team by 4 goals to 1. Wairarapa will play Akitio at Pongaroa on July 2. Any local players selected to make the trip will be required to pay at least 4s towards car hire. The local ladies secured a comfortable win against Carterton, while the junior boys lost by 4/3, also against Carterton. The senior men had a bye. The progress of the junior boys is encouraging. Yesterday's team was not the strongest, but the policy of the coach of this team is to give every boy as many games as possible, irrespective of either winning or losing. As a consequence, the boys are learning to play in different positions, and should do well in future games.