EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 5 February 1940, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

BOWLING MATCH

WIN FOR LOCAL TRAM.

(“Timej-Age” Special.)

! The annual fixture between the Car- | terton Bowling Club and the Eketahuna Club took place on the Eketahuna green at the weekend and provided a very pleasant outing for the visitors. Prior to the commencement of play, Mr W. Simpson, president of the Eketahuna Club, kindly welcomed the visitors, and said how pleased the members of the local club were to have the Carterton players with them. He hoped the visitors would enjoy their game on the Eketahuna green, and that they would go away with happy recollections of their visit. Two games were played, one in the morning, of 21 heads, and another in the afternoon of 25 heads. Each club scored five wins, but the aggregate points were in favour of Eketahuna by 16 points, 233 to 217. The visitors were hospitably entertained by the local club and by the Eketahuna ladies to afternoon tea t which was greatly appreciated. At the conclusion of play Mr C. J. De Lacy, on behalf of the visitors, heartily thanked the Eketahuna Club for the enjoyable time provided. He expressed the visitors deep appreciation of the hospitality extended to them by lhe ladies, The teams exchanged cheers after which the visitors returned home.

The return game will be played in the near future. The games resulted as follows (Eketahuna mentioned first in each case). MORNING GAMES. Tolley, A. H. Herbert, Edge, Payne (s), lost to Spooner, McCarty, W. Steven, Harris (s), 22/27; Hooper, Start, Richardson, W. Hooper (s) beat J. Rayner, G. Steven, Nicolson, De Lacey (s), 23/21; Taylor, M. Herbert, Christie, W. Hornblow (s) beat H. Rayner. Thompson, W. Hart, Riggs (s), 30/13; Green, Farrow, Fraser, Simpson (s) lost, to F. H. Harrington, Goodin, F. Harrington, R. Thompson (s), 20/26; A. Ramsey, H. Price, W. Green, Ammundsen (s), beat Kilmister, Colson, A. Thompson, Whyte (s), 21/18. AFTERNOON GAMES. Payne lost to Whyte, 21/27; Hooper lost to R. Thompson, 16/17; Ainmundsen lost to Harris 20/33; Hornblow beat De Lacey 26/18; Simpson beat Rigg, 34/17, POPULAR BOWLER PRESENTATION TO MR W. SIMPSON.

On the Eketahuna Bowling Club’s greens yesterday afternoon during the afternoon tea adjournment Mr F. Cowlam said he wished, on behalf of his fellow club’ members, to express their esteem of and regard for their worthy president, Mr W. Simpson. “It is his birthday today," said Mr Cowlam, “and if I were to enumerate all that he has done for the club then I’m afraid I would be speaking for a long time.” The improvements made of late to the club’s greens had been solely his work. The speaker assured Mr Simpson that the members appreciated his interest and help. He asked Mr Simpson to accept from them a leather bowling bag, together with the wish that he would enjoy many more birthdays with them.

"For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow” was heartily sung, and the toast to Mr Simpson’s health was honoured. Mr C. J. DeLacey, on behalf of the Carterton Club members, extended his club’s good wishes to Mr Simpson. Mr DeLacey said that the members of his club looked forward to the annual visit to Eketahuna. He knew that Mr Simpson was a happy man among a happy band of bowlers, and he hoped that such happy times would long continue.

“I am quite taken back by the splendid gift and expressions of goodwill extended to me,” said Mr Simpson in reply. He went on to state that he was always out to do his best for the club. There was a lot of fun to be had on the bowling green, and it was good to be a member of the Eketahuna Club. He hoped to be able to continue as a member, and enjoy the good fellowship of the members, for many years to come (applause).

LABOUR PARTY MEETING OF EKETAHUNA BRANCH. Mr G. A. Hansen (president) presided over a good attendance of the Eketahuna branch of the Labour Party held in the Fire Brigade station on Saturday night. The remits to be presented at the Easier Conference were fully discussed. It was decided to circularise all members regarding the annual meeting of the branch which will take place on March 2. One new member was elected. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr M. W. Priest for his past services in auditing the branch's books. Mr E. Niederer was appointed auditor. Personal Items. Mrs W. Cash, of Wellington, is visiting her father. Mr T. Hooper. Alfredton Road. Mrs H. P. Hanson left today on a visit to Wellington. Miss E. J. Niederer has been appointed to the relieving staff of the Eketahuna District High School. Sports Postponed. Owing to the inclement weather on Saturday morning it was decided to postpone the Eketahuna sports. The decision was the only one possible as it rained steadily from 7 a.m. until well into the afternoon. A meeting will be held shortly by the committee to arrange the date for holding the gathering.