FEATHERSTON

Wairarapa Times-Age, 9 April 1940, Page 7

FEATHERSTON

RIFLE CLUB COMPETITION RESULTS. ("Times-Age” Special.) The shoot off for the Featherston Rifle Club's McGill Shield between W. Johnson and his son. J. Johnson, resulted in a win for the latter by two points. The Matthews Shield (counting over all the cup series and the field day) was won by L. G. Benton, With I. Feast second. Possibles during the closing day were scored by J. Johnson at 300 yards, R. Donald, I. Feast and A. Cook, at 500 yards, and L. G. Benton at 600 yards. The field day results were as follows: —No. 1 match. 300 yards. R. Donald 66, B. Nix 65, L. G. Benton 65, W. Johnson 64, C. J. Nix 64, J. Johnson 64. No. 2 match, 600 yards, L. G. Benton 67, R. Donald 66, I. Feast 66, B. Nix 65, W. Johnson 63. No. 3 match, 500 yards. L. G. Benton 68, I. Feast 68, B. Nix 68. A. Cook 68. Handicap aggregate, L. G. Benton 200, R. Donald 199, B. Nix 198, I. Feast 197, W. Johnson 194, J. Johnson 194. Optional aggregate, L. G. Benton 198, R. Donald 196, J. Johnson 191, W. Johnson 189, I. Feast 188, B. Nix 188.

BOYS AND GIRLS’ CLUBS SUCCESSFUL YEAR RECORDED. The following is the annual report of the Featherston district group of the Wairarapa Boys and Girls Agricultural Clubs: — Another successful year has to be recorded, there being an increased number of entries in the different projects. that is calf-rearing, lamb rearing, and crop growing, controlled by the group. The finances of the group are in a sound condition. The prize money was increased during the year to stimulate greater interest among the children. A most successful field day was held at Kahutara during December, when there was a large attendance of farmers and others interested in the agricultural projects of school children. During the year, Mr J. T. Brophy, president of the group, left the district and his place was filled by Mr G. T. Cole. We wish to record the splendid spade work carried out for the group by Mr Brophy. An important part of the work is that of judging the live stock and the root crops. This work was undertaken by Mr M. Parker, Mr A. Robbins and Mr F. C. Brockett to whom our thanks are given. Numerous donors of cash and trophies help to keep the work of the group going. As in the 'past, we have been well supported. This year a challenge cup was presented to the group by a well-known supporter. A new constitution for the group was drafted during the year. A list of honorary members was opened and we hope to see an increase in the number of these during 1940. In conclusion we wish to thank all donors, the Press, the children for the way their projects were completed, delegates to central executive and members of the committee. some of whom had to travel long distances to attend meetings. The election of officers resulted as follows: —Patron, Mr R. A. Matthews; president, Mr G. T. Cole (re-elected); vice-presidents, Messrs H. C. Playle and R. R. Hardy; secretary-treasurer, Mr J. E. Willett; committee. Messrs Farrier, F. Jansen, W. Sadler, C. Buck, L. Lumsden, F. Hayes. P. Gain, A. McKay. L. Scadden. P. Wilton and a representative from each school committee in group area; auditor, C. C. Kenward (re-elected): delegates to central executive. G. T. Cole. C. Buck. L. Lumsden.

Social Evening.

A very pleasant evening was spent at the residence of Mi- and Mrs Juno, Pihautea when the friends of Messrs W. and V. Bargh gathered to bid them farewell prior to their entering camp. Mr V. Bargh will leave on Tuesday for Levin where he will join the Air Force. The evening was spent in games and cards. During the supper adjournment Mr Juno wished the guests the best of luck, and presented each with a small gift. The euchre prizes were won by Miss Frew and V. Woods and the games prizes by Miss Frew and Mr V. Bargh. The gathering was brought to a close by the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Guild Meeting. A meeting of the Kahutara-Pihautea guild held in the Pihautea Hall was presided over by Mrs C. Bidwill. Apologies were received from Mesdames Pearce and Parker. Mrs Barton, of Featherston, gave a very interesting talk on a motor trip through Belgium. German and Yugoslavia. A vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Barton. Afteroon tea was provided. The hostesses were Mesdames Matthews. Johnston and Pottinger. Funds for Sick and Wounded. A public meeting to appeal for funds for the sick and wounded will be held in the Anzac Hall on Wednesday. Major Abel, treasurer for the joint council of the Order of St John and the Red Cross Society, will be the speaker. The appeal has the approval of the National Patriotic Board. Personal. Miss Hazel Bergh has joined the nursing stall' of the Masterton Hospital.