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GREYTOWN

HEAVY RAIN AND WIND

DAMAGE TO FRUIT CROPS. ("Times-Age” Special.) Heavy rain and strong winds were experienced at Greytown early this morning, and considerable damage was done to the cherry and plum crops. Reports from the head works of the Waiohine River were to the effect that the river was rapidly rising in the hills, and a heavy flood was to be expected at Ahikouka and Papawai, BOWLING SEASON OFFICIALLY OPENED. The official opening of the Greytown Bowling Club’s green took place on Saturday afternoon. The weather was fine and the green, although heavy, was very favourably commented on by the visiting bowlers. In his opening remarks the president (Mr. T. Connolly) expressed his pleasure at seeing so many bowlers present. Mr. Connolly stated that for the first time in its history the club was free of debt. This had been largely due to the vast amount of work that had been done by a band of voluntary workers under the leadership of Mr. F. Dennes. Mr. Connelly referred to the great loss the club had suffered through the deaths of Messrs. 11. T. Rees and R. G. Vile. He reminded the bowlers of the tournament to be held on the King’s Birthday, the whole of the proceeds of which are to be given to patriotic funds. The kitty was thrown tip by Miss H. McPhee, and the first bowl by Miss A. Connolly. The afternoon tea arrangements were supervised by Mesdames Connolly, Dennes, Kilgour and Misses McPhee and Connolly. During the afternoon Mi' G. Hayne (president of the Wairarapa Bowling centre) and the Rev. W. F. Stent (vicepresident) visited the green and extended their best wishes for a successful season. The proceedings were opened with the singing of the National Anthem. The Greytown bowlers have lost no time in commencing their club competitions. Messrs. Shedden and Dennes played a challenge match for the gold bars against the holders, Messrs. Carter and Higgison, but were defeated by 20-24, after an exciting game. Presentation to Soldiers. On Saturday evening, Messrs. J. Wilson and W. Clarke, two soldiers, were entertained by the members of the South Wairarapa Working Men’s Club, and presented with a money belt each. The president (Mr W. Grigg), and the vice president (Mr. G. Burns), extended their best wishes and expressed the hope that they would soon be back again in Greytown. Personal Items. Mr. and Mrs. Brittain, of Wellington, are the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Shedden. Miss Shirley Stevens, of the Wellington Training College staff, is home for the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. A. Bouzaid, of Wellington, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs C. G. Bouzaid, Main Street, for the weekend. Mr and Mrs J. Robb, of East Street, are on a short visit to Wellington.

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Wairarapa Times-Age, 28 October 1940, Page 7

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GREYTOWN Wairarapa Times-Age, 28 October 1940, Page 7

GREYTOWN Wairarapa Times-Age, 28 October 1940, Page 7

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