GREYTOWN

Wairarapa Times-Age, 15 July 1940, Page 7

GREYTOWN

GOLF CONTESTS MEDAL ROUND RESULTS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The medal round played on Saturday for the club’s trophy resulted as follows:—W. Everett 86-24-62; A. Lane 80-15-65; G. Te Whaiti 89-20-69; E. Williams 84-17-67; N. McLeod 33-15-68; A. Rhodes 88-19-69; J. C. Feast 76-3-73; L. Mead 99-24-75; S. Shedden 95-20-75; H. Keltie 96-23-76. Personal Items. On the eve of his departure to join the Defence forces in Wellington, the staff of Messrs Thompson and Tate assembled to bid farewell to Mr J. W. Tate. On behalf of .the staff Mr J. F. Thompson presented Mr Tate with a pipe and tobacco pouch. On the outbreak of the last war the late Colonel Tate, who was then principal of the firm, left to take up military duties, and his son is now taking a position on the district staff which his father commanded. Mr W. Brown returned to Greytown yesterday after a holiday tour of the South Island. Mrs S. Harris, of Wood Street, has found it necessary to enter the Greytown Hospital for treatment. Mr Alan Day, of Auckland, is on a visit to Greytown. Euchre Party and Dance. The euchre party and dance which is being held at Morison’s Bush this evening, is being conducted by the young people of the district and the proceeds will be given to the Citizens’ Patriotic Committee. Hockey Notes. Only one game was played locally on Saturday, namely Greytown ladies versus Kia Ora- —the boys’ teams both being engaged in Masterton. The grounds were very heavy, but the play was good. Unfortunately for the boys, both Scouts and Juniors were obliged to play short because of the prevalence of influenza. The juniors had to play two short against the redoubtable Old' Boys team and were fairly soundly beaten. High scores against them do not damp the ardour of the Greytown Juniors, and .they are to be complimented on the service they are rendering to the game by accepting defeat as it should be.

The Scouts, though short, scored a comfortable win over College B. This team reveals the value of practice. Almost all of them attend each Tuesday for a run, and it is at these practices that they learn how to play the game properly. It is unfortunate that the juniors are not as fortunately placed. It is the frequent handling of the hockey stick that brings the confidence necessary in its use.

M. McKenzie for the juniors has revealed himself as a versatile player. After having occupied a forward position for a considerable time, this lad has now’ taken up the centre half position, and is filling it very capably. In one respect the juniors have better back lines than they have a forward line. Anker and Keltie, however, put in a lot of good work. Hobson, for the Scouts, again played well, and effected many good saves. He wields his stick excellently. The Trotman brothers continue to improve The ladies game was a very solid one. Falls were the feature of the day, and not all of them were due to faulty footwear. Greytown had a rather comfortable win, but that does not detract from the merits of Kia Ora’s play.. Mrs McCarthy played a good game, scoring most of her goals by good follow-in work. Next week's match with Te Ore Ore will undoubtedly prove a tough one. The usual practice will be held on Tuesday.