THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LVII, Issue 17248, 12 September 1921, Page 3

THE COUNTRY.

Jottings for Farmers.

A novel definition of a '. 'dealer 1 m stock was given by Mr Justice H** l ""* in the Palmerston North Supreme Court this week, when 'he remarked,''Adeaior is a man who lives on overdraft ana hope." KAIKOTJEA. A farewell social is to be tendered Mr and Mrs W. Sherrard at an early date. slr Sherrard has been headmaster as the suburban school for about ten years, and has always taken a keen interest, in sporting and agricultural maters. He isto take over the Sumraerfield School at the commencement of-W»-It is intended to hold a public- meeting to consider the question of forming a branch of the Progress League u» Kaikoura. „., , . _ At a meeting of the Fishermen s Association, a letter was read from tne auctioneers in Christchurch complaining of the ill-treatment of the cases shipped to Lyttelton. It was pointed out W the letter that it would advisable to; send consignments by the overland route, unless more care was exercised in the handling of the cases. Mr G. G. Johnson, our local postmaster, who has completed forty years service in the Post and Telegraph Department, eight of which ho has been m charge of the Kaikoura office, is retir-; ing on superannuation, and ceases work at the end of the present month. Mr Johnson has proved himself to be ai popular postmaster in this district, and has also devoted a considerable portion of his leisure time in the interests or. the community. . At *ho annual general meeting or | shareholders of the Hapuku Co-opera-tive Dairy Company, Mr G. E. Pa lßo ™ s (chairman of directors) presiding, raw chairman, in moving the adoption or the report and balance-sheet, said that matters had progressed satisfactorily, but that ah -increased number of sup- j pliers would prove of benefit to the concern, as the factory could cope with ad-1 ditional milk practically at tho same cost as for a smaller quantity. Mr.F.; H. Flower seconded the motion, which was carried witlhout comment. Mr Arthur L. Gray was appointed auditor. Messrs G. Hamilton and T. F. JIlailes wore appointed directors, to fill the vacancies caused by the retirement of Messrs L. J. v ßrocherie and A. Gibson, and Mr P. J. Boyd was re-elected a director. At a tubsequent meeting of directors Mr G. E. Parsons was reelected chairman of directors. BANOIOBA. The Rangiora Silver Band gave ft sacred musical concert after the church services, in the Institute Hall, last night. Mr J. Annand conducted the bnnd. There was a large and appreciative audience. A sacred solo, "Nearer My God to Thee," was sung by Mr D. Sutherland, the accompaniment being played by Mr J. C. Thompson.. At.the close.of the concert the Deputy-Mayor, Mr C. I. Jennings, moved a vote of thanks to the band for their excellent entertainment. The Rev. W. Bullock, organising secretary of the Church of England j Men's Society, occupied the pulpit at St. John's-Church "last night, ana preached to a .large congregation, his subject being: "Lessons gained from the Great War in relation'to Church v work." Retiring collections were taken up after each service at St. John's Anglican Church yesterday, in aid. of the Lower Riecarton Parish Rebuilding Fund. This resulted in £8 10s 9d being given to the fund.' •' BARB HILL. : The. attendance at. ; the pTbgressiyo euchre tournament,, which was neld in the' schoolroom ~on Thursday ey.eftingi was not'quite as' large'as,aV-th©; ; j>re* viou's one, but very Men interest".w&fl taken in -tine games, " Miss Clinton won the. ladies' -prize,, and Me . Baker .the gentlemen's prize, while. • the • booby; prizes were awarded to Mrs Collisoh and Mr'W. Penriey. The ladies provided the supper.. .',". './•'. LoljjßN, ' There was a good/ attendance at tla.o euchre match on' Wednesday evening. The prize-winners .were Mrs A. C Pulley and Mr Croft; The consolation prizes were won by Mrs Hodgson .and Mr Boynes. Sufficient funds have been raised through these gatherings to enable the oommittee to purchase a piano. | and they prbpbse holding a, social,at the close of the. tournament. The-cricket club started its season on Saturday, the weather being ideal for the ■ occasion. - AKAROA. Mr and Mrs T. M. Shepherd, who have sold their property in Takamatua and taken up a business "in Akoroa,were entertained, on the eve of their departure, by the residents at a compliinentary social gathering, held in the local schoolroom. During the evening, Mr I. Thompson, who acted as chairman, asked the Mayor of Akaroa, Mr George Armstrong, to express the sentiments of the people of the Bay, and to make ai presentation. This Mr Armstrong did in his customary, kindly and appreciative manner, and then handed the guests a handsome dinner service, as a mark of esteem and goodwill from their friends. Due acknowledgments having been made, tho company joined in according Mr and Mrs Shepherd musical honours. The rest of the evening was devoted to dancing, a suitable interval being allowed for a particularly good supper, provided by tine ladies. WAIMATE. An ''impromptu speech" evening, held by the Knox Church Social Club, proved very amusing, owing ,to. the speakers endeavours to spin out the five minutes of their speech limit. One of the most amusing speeches was given by Miss Wilson', who chose, as her subject, "Should Ladies Propose?" The meeting decided that Miss Wilson's speech was the best, and on being commanded, as a reward, to speak on another, subject, she gave an interesting account of her voyage out from Dublin. Among other subjects dealt with were. "Have Explosions Proved a Curse P" (Mrs Kirk), "The Yellow Peril" (Mr C. Nicol), "Is Fasting Profitable?" :Mr J. Reid), "The State of Ireland" (Mr C. Clelland), "Should a Man Perform Household Duties •', (Mr. H. B. Rcid), "Is the Country Man Happier tlhan the Town Man?"'(Rev. J. D. Wilson). . The second poll on the Council's pro-' posal to borrow £50,000.f0r the electrification of the borough was defeated by 26 votes, although a hundred more votes in favour of it were recorded than at the first poll. The funeral of the' late Mr F. Cuthbertson (who died at the Military Sanatorium, ChrisWhurch), at Glenavy Cemetery, was very largely attended R«'tiirned .soldiers and. members of the Glenavy Rifle Club were the pallbearers —Messrs P.• Fleming, R.' itattray, T. McCarthy, J. Smilfie, J. Sladden, and D. McOulloch being the former, and the latter Messrs W. S. Williams, A. S. Williams. H. Glynn, D. Williams, C. X>. Fleming, J. Fleming. Captain H. D. McHugh represented the Defence Department Mr J. Murdoch the Oamnru Rifle Ciub, * and Mr J. Gibson the Paoakaio Rifle Club. A large number of school'children, and ladies of tho district were also present. A Union Jack was draped over. the coffin, and a large number of beautiful wreaths were sent. The service at the graveside was conducted by the Rev. Mr Diclue.- ■ . i