TE WHARAU

Wairarapa Times-Age, 3 October 1940, Page 7

TE WHARAU

GOLF MATCH MEN DEFEAT LADIES. (“Times-Age” Special.) , The ladies v. men golf match played on handicaps resulted in a win for the men, the ladies being 4 down. The I Stableford and trophy competitions were played in conjunction with the above. The best card was that of A. McGregor with 65, while three ladies, Mrs Schofield, Mrs A. McGregor and Mrs J. Bannister, shared honours with 68. On the last playing day the Stableford was continued, Mrs J. Bannister’s 35 was the best card among the ladies, while M. Turvey and A. McGregor were all square with 32. In a Kummerstein Cup match Mrs Nitz defeated Mrs Read and R. Weston, defeated M. Baku in a similar challenge for the Nimmo Cup. On the next playing day there will take place the final round for the lady captain’s and president’s trophies. FAREWELL GATHERING MR & MRS VENNELL HONOURED. A very, pleasant time was held on Thursday last, the occasion being a farewell to Mr and Mrs George Vennell, who are leaving the district to reside in Masterton, after very manyyears residence at Te Wharau. The esteem in which the guests are held was shown by the attendance which represented every household in the district. The gathering took the form ■of a dance and card party. During the supper adjournment Mr R. McKinstry on behalf of all those present and their many friends in the district, presented Mrs Vennell with an electric water jug, while Mr Vennell received a pipe. In replying, Mr Vennell said that he was overwhelmed with the expressions of goodwill, and regretted very much leaving so many friends after such a long association. Supper was served by the ladies. The music for the dance was supplied by Mrs lan McGregor and Mr R. McKinstry. Distress in London Fund. It has been decided to hold a dance in the hall on Saturday evening, October 12, the proceeds of which are to be donated to the Distress in London Fund. As all the dances here are well patronised, one for such a deserving cause is assured of success. There will be games and competitions during the evening. Supper will be supplied by the ladies and will be up to the usual high standard.