RIVERSDALE.

Otago Witness, Issue 1971, 14 November 1889, Page 16

RIVERSDALE.

Novb34bbb.ll;—An'entertainment in aid of tho school and/prize funds was? heio\ in the Drill Hall on Friday night. There was a large attendance. Prior to the 'commencement of the proceedings Mr Gee (chairman of the commifct'ee) thanked the audience for their support in aid of the laudable object of the "entertainment! Those 'who took part in the performance besides the school children were:•—Mesdames Gee r Pease, Valentine, Misses A. Munro, Sangster, and Messrs Tauner, A. Aitkon, Pease, Mason, Holman, and D.^Hunrb? A farce entitled ," Found in a Four-wheeler " followed, in which Mesdames Gee and M'Kay, and Messrs Mason and Gee took part.' Some praise is due to Mr Walter Gee, who played the major portion of the accompaniments in an efficient manner, and a similar compliment is due to Mr.and Mrs Pease,, who acted on two or three occasions in a like capacity. Thr LfCHNSB Question.—The disciples of'lzaak Walton wil} probably remember that Mr Valentine, member for Waikaia, took up the question re fishing ■license 1 feesJasb season, and: suggested that .the maximum; fee for fiibing throughout the colony should be £1., Mr, Valentine has . now received official intimatiou'that the G'overnor-ih-Gouncil haa made a regulation to the above effect, rendering it eompultory for all acellmafcl«ation societies to «ndorso; each, other's licenses. This information will be gratifying not only to anglers in this colony, but also to those/interested'in the pattime journeying from the otlier colonies.;. The old arrangement caused considerable friction', and was looked upon as a sort of grievance by many who naturally objected to being continually mulcted of a half or whole .guinea fee in eaoh district, as also the trouble accruing by being obliged to obtain in those districts in ■whic.h the angler chose to carry on his sport, a fresh Hcenie.—[Our correspondent has scarcely gob the facts of the case. There has never beemany dispute in endorsing 20s licenses, and this is all that the Ordor-in-Council renders compulsory.—Ed, ] Volunteering. - After the daylight inspection parade of theEiversdale Hifle Volunteers on Saturday (Captain Donald in- command), the members adjourned to the butts, where a competition for prizes took place. The weather wae extremely warm, the light causing the shots to strike- low. The ranges were 200, 300, and 400 yards. At the.two former a 6in bull's eye was used. The following is the prize list. First prize, i£2, and winndr pro tern, of the gold medal presented by the lieutenants of the corps;— Total. Private J; Stephenson, 3 points ... ... 78 2nd, £110s, Sergeant McDougall, scratch ... U 3rd, £1 ss, Private Wright, 2 points ... 68 4th, £1, Odlour-sergeant Currie, 2 points ... 66 sth, £1, Private Koulston, 8 points ... 63 6th, 15», Corporal Watt, 3 points ... ... 63 7th, 15s, Private Currie, 3 points ... ... 01 Bth, 15s, Private M'Leerey, 7 points ... 59 9th, 10s, Private Frew, 2 points .;. ... 58 10th, 10s, Private M'Mafch, 7 points ... 58 11th, 10s, PrivateG. Stephenson, 6 points -'... 57 In addition to the foregoing Private Stephenson also takes a special prize o£ £1 and a range prize of the same value; Sergeant M'Dougall and Private Wright also each take a range prize of £1. Agkicultubat.. —With the rain which fell last week the crops and grass look muoh improved, and at the time of writing the weather is all that could be desired.. , , ' Dahck.- At the conclusion of the school prize entertainment a very successful dance was held. About 30 couples occupied the boards until the wee sma' hours o' Saturday morning,' the music bting supplied by Mr Forsyth. Mr Barlow as M.C. discharged the functions of bis office with every satis* faction. " .