THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18153, 16 August 1924, Page 3

THE COUNTRY.

JOTTINGS FOR FARMERS. The result of the schools Potato Growing Competition recently earned out in South Canterbury is .';s follows:—Otalo school, Dakota lie J, first; Orari Bridge, Dakota Bed, second; Clandeboyc, Maori Chief, third. The Canterbury Education Board yesterday decided that the usual amounts bo granted as prize money, to be scent on tools.

i Money in milk is no mere ca.J phrase. This is shown by the busines of tho Melbourne Metropolitan Mii Proprietary, Limited. 'Die statcmei of accounts and report- for it* it. year'* working, just concluded, oiscloi a satisfactory' result, a ai>i-uml t 10 per cent, was declared on all sliaie and the whole of the preliminary e. penses have been written <>n. J" posals wore outlined for a compn hensive rebuilding scheme to bring U ccmpanv ; s nlant and buildings nn line with the latest improvements. J enable this to be canned out it was 1( solved to offer a further issue of share first to present members of the con panv arc!, secondly, to other milk pr< duners. The wholesale price ot muk < Melbourne when tho mail leit was Is 1 per gallon at metropolitan railway st« tions, and Is 4d to la od per gallo pasteurised, delivered. KAIKOTJRA. Tliero was a large and representative meeting of sporting enthusiasts oi Omrsdav night for the purpose ot con sidoring the question of securing J. mw racecourse for the trotting and racinj cE Mr A. J. O'Malley of the trotting club) presided 11k acres wero offered at £BO per aero: bu those present considered the price w "lush, and it was resolved to ask to. owner to submit a Messrs O'Malley. J. MeGrath, J. J Mackle and A. B. dark were ! a finance committee to consider ano 1 report as to the method of anancuig i should a suitable property be otterec : at a reasonable price. I Tho Clarence river was in flood yesterday and the ferry service out oi I action. „ _ The condition of Mr R, T. Pope it serious. „ ~ At the meeting of directors of «ie I Kaikoura Co-operative Dairy Co. it was I decided to affiliate with tlte boutu Island Dairy Factory Association, ine conference recommended that any cream delivered at factories unfit tor human consumption-be rejected; that two grades be recognised; that onepenny bonus be allowed suppliers ot high-grade cream and ono penny deduction for cream of second grade: no cream under 33 per cent, buttertat to be accepted. Mr Carl Jensen was appointed temporary secretary during Mr Pooe's indisposition. Expressions ot sympathy were passed with Mrs Pop© and family by both the Hapuku and Kaikoura directors in their misfortune. Highly eulogistic- references were made to Mr Pope's services to tho companies, "it being recognised that he had been a most zealous secretary. Mr B. Macklo is confined to his home suffering from a slight seizure. AMBERLEY. A meeting of bachelors in the Amberley and surrounding districts was held in tho library. It was resolved to hold a bachelors' ball on September 4th or sth. Messrs W. E. Eagle and N. Hadler were appointed secretaries and undertook to enquire from "various musicians their terms for engagement. Several resolutions were left in abeyance for final discussion at a general meeting to be held on Monday evening. The Amberley team to represent the local club at "the North Canterbury Sub-Union seven a-side football tournament this afternoon is as follows: — Bain, Burke, Adams, Hadley, Burnie, Kelcher and Archibald. Emergencies: Busch, Smith and Franks. On Tuesday evening the Tuahiwi Maori Concert Party intend giving a concert in the Oddfellows' Hall in aid of the funds of tho local Anglican Church. . BALCAIRN. The euchre tournament and dance held in the schoolroom on Thursday evening was exceptionally well attended, the mild spring-like night oeing responsible for enticing people out. The prizes were won* by Mrs J. Fleming and Mr 3G. Fleming, the consolation awards going to Miss Vickery and Mr A. Dron. . Dancing was kept up till a late hour. A waltzing competition was held, the winners being Miss M. Moore and Mr L. Fleming, with Miss J. Jamieson and Mr Smith second. Mr Dermott acted as M.C. and thanked all those who had kindly assisted with the dance music. The school breaks up for its term vacation on Friday, August 22nd. The inspector has just paid a (visit to the school. Mr E. Fleming has returned from a holiday at Timaru.

BELFAST. The members of the Belfast Orange 'Lodge held their annual social in the Town Hall. This function, which is generally one of the most ]>opular or the season, w.is a very pronounced sue-, cess. The hall was prettily dec-orated with orange and purplo streamers arranged from the centre of the building, with bells and festoons of the same colour interspersed. Tho scheme was carried into effect by the members wives and reflects great credit on those who assisted. Pretty dresses were tho order of the evening, and the grand march, in which over 80 couples took part, presented a gay spectacle. Altogether about 120 couples attended, consequentlv the floor space was at times somewhat overtaxed. Thero were a, large number of visitors present, among them being: Bros. J. Hay and E. Rudkin, repicsenting Belfast Foresters; u. Henderson and C. Thompson,. Belfast and Papanui Oddfellows; J- Lee awl ,1. J. Hall, No. 5a Orange Lodge: v\. G. King No. 1-f-a Ladbroofcs: R- Wunlop and G". Blackburn, Kaiapoi Orange Lodge. The supper arrangements were well carried out. The music for tho dancing was supplied by Broach s Band, of Rangiora. The M.C.'s were Bros. E. Wilson ,-ind J. Hollinger. A party of Foresters from Court Woodford, Kaiapoi, visited Belfast, and contested a game of euchre ag:iikst a. team from Court Stir of Belfast. After a enjoyable game Kaiapoi were declare.. .v ! >e winners by the small margin of 13 points on the aggregate. After tho cards refreshments were served to tho visitors and a very pleasant social bom- was spent. Items were contributed bv Bros. J Hey, E. Rudkin, H. Stevens, and E. J. Wotton JBro. J. Hey presided and there was a good attendance of members.

BEOOKSIDE. A concert, in aid of the funds of the Brookside Public T?f held recently in tue Brooksuia School, a good attendance beine present. Thanks to the wart or Mrs T. W. Brooks, the school was approOTkicly decorated, acd satisfactory arrangements had been made for supper. The foUomns contributed to the programme:—tXlesdames Tinker and Nelson, Mecsrs Mitchell. Strnthere. Oaklev &ford and E. Melntrrre (sonetf. McCiolland, Tod (humorous Jecitftioiia), Mrs Mitchell and Miss .Robertson, 3liss Tucker and JLr Uaiuey '(ducts).

SEFTOX. The weather during the week has been very mild, tho prevailing winds being north-west. Rain is badly needed, as while other places hnvo received a plentiful supply, this district has been expcneneins a very mild winter. rhe fortnightly eueliro tournaments, ■tv-iiu'h have been lanielv attended \v rosuieius, v.ill he resumed en Tue-sday nigm. 'lhis raiemooii the North Cantcrbury .angby Football Sub-Union will bold its animal _seiiior seven-a-ade tournament in the Sefton Domain. Fast, interesting games are expected and there is yuro co lie a large gathering of footballers and their supporters. In the evening a dinner and smoke concert will bo held in the Softon Rink Hall, when the prizes will be presented to the successful competitors.

i DOYLESTON. During the week the Dovleston , Miniature Kifle Club commenced a i second four-night competition for a trophy presented by Mr B. McLachlan, j vice-president. Following are tho J scores for the first shoot:—Geo. Brav • 2S; i;. Gwatkin 35: A. Kellv 33; H. Payne 3-1; A. Quifdey IS; R. Savage 29; M. Bucklev 30: H. Millar 33; A. -Millar 2S; M. Kelly 27; J. M. tjuisley 20; G. Redmond 2S; J. K. Godsell P. 5; M. Dovle 32; A. MeKinnon 32; A. Robb"l8; H.' Smith 27: C. Winter 17; C. Hoskins 21. HALKETT. So far two meetings, called for the purpose of forming a rifle club, have not met with the success they deserved through being held on unfortunate dates. However, a third' meeting will be held in tho hail next Tuesday, when it is hoped that a largo number will bo present and come to a decision in the matter. • A meeting with regard to the installation of electric power in the district will he held on Wednesday. This subject has been discussed, schemes suggested and oondemned or lauded vigorously foT years, so that thero is littlo doubt of a crowded end interested meeting. Mild weather has prevailed all this week and many paddocks of green crop are showing up to advantage. Lambing commenced as far back as tho beginning of July'and arrivals are becoming more and mere frequent as the days go by. METHVEN. =Moth/ven experienced a welcome change in the weather on Thursday night, when rain commenced to fall and continued steadily throughout the night, 48 points being registered. The rain will do an immense amount of good but a lot more is needed. People in the township will find it doubly welcome, as they have been short of water for some time.

The Miniature Rifle Club fired a home and home match with the Kirwee Club last week. The conditions were ten men and all scores to count. The match resulted in a win for Kirwee by 4 points after a very even contest. The following aro the scores: — Methven.— G. H. Nicholls 35, <G. Waddington 34, G. McAnulty 34, M. Holland 34, J. E. Carr 33, S. Hands S3, R. L. Haskett 33, J. Manning 32, W. A. Painter 32, J. Wightman 31; total 331. Kirwee.—W. Oakley 35, J. G. Hamilton 34, F. McKie 34, B. Roper 33, V. McNae 33, R. Bedford 34, B. T. Stanley 34, A. G. Hart 34, D. J. Smith 32, G. Cameron 32; total 335. Mr W. J. Cooksley represented the Kirwee Club and watched proceedings at Methven on their behalf.

Shooting for a trophy nresented by the TXT.C. Ltd., the following tied with total scores of 35 off the rifle:— J. Manning 32 (3), R..L. Haskett 32 (3), G. McAnulty 33 (2), S. Hand* 34 (3), D. Anderson 33 (4), J. E. Carr 35 (1). G. Waddington 34 (1). The handicaps are given in parentheses. For the Hotty' Button, M. Holland and S. Hands tied with scores of 34. In the shoot off Holland won with 33. Other good scores in this competition were: G. H. Nicholls 32, G. Waddington 33, R. L. Haskett 33, D. Anderson 33, G. McAnnlty 33, J. Manning 32, J. E. Can- 32, J. Anderson 31. Brigadier-General A. W. Andrew visited Methven oh Thursday. Ho came by the morning tram and was met by" Rev. F. A. Tooley (Scoutmas+er of the local Boy Scout Troop) and Mr W. A. Haden. Later in the day tho scout committee met General Andrew at the Vicarage, where .lie was the guest of Mr < and Mrs Tooley, and a very instructive address on Scout work generally was given by" the Brigadier. Members of the committee present were: Messrs Q. Cookson, C. Dolierty, S. Burkott, J. Temple, W. A. Haden, and Mr and Mrs Tooley. The Brigadier in the course of his address pointed out the advisability of forming citizens'committees in connexion with Scout work. Many schemes had been tried in connexion with character building of boys, but nono had shown success like the Bov Scout movement. General Chaytor had said that men with Boy Scout training had proved the best soldiers during the Great War. The trouble experienced in the Scout movement was that usually the entire business of the troop was in the hands of the Scoutmaster. If he should be transferred from the district or otherwise compelled to relinquish charge, unless there was a strong and interested committee, the troop gradually went out of existence. He quoted numbers of cases where Scout troops had gone out of existence Bimply through lack of * committfle of citizens to watch their invests. Through one cause and another, but mainly on this account .14,000 Boy Scouts had disappeared from the movement in England. He said that at Isast one member of tho committee should visit tho troop during meeting hours, watch the progress made and see that the regulations were being adhered to. The good work accomplished by the Boy Scouts during the influenza epidemic was quoted as an instance of tho unselfish spirit which was inculcated into boys through the Scout, movement. In conclusion the Brigadier urged the committee to help the troop in every way possible. He was accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his address. All present were entertained to afternoon te bv Rev. F. A. and Mrs Tooley. Brigadier-General Andrew left by car for Ashburton at o p.m.

GREENPARK. 1 At the irritation of the GreonpaiK ladies, the Tai Tapa Methodist Ladies 7 Guild visited the local members on Thursday afternoon, when a, most eulov,ib!e» afternoon was spent. *~s Lilveoek, president of the Guild, was in 'tho chair. A duet was sung by Mesdames Watson and Gilmoux. Mrs Christian rpported bftving visited several sick church members. Two new Guild members were proposed and accepted. Mrs Morgan read an wterosting letter from Nursa Berry, of tne> Solomon Islands. Tho featurt. of the afternoon was a reading from, lolsfcoy given by Mrs JlcLachhtn. _ For next; month's meeting Mrs Christian will provide a solo and Mrs Heinzmaau a readingA working be© mei laafc Saturday afternoon, and as a result of their Irtbours the Methodist Church grounds are verv much improved in appearance. •The ladies kindly furnished the much nppreciatad afternoon tea. The attendances at the Mission services continue to increase. It has beea arranged t'er tho Rev. J. W. Parker to cemducu both tho afternoon and tho evening sew ices to-morrow. The results so far hare been very gratifying.

CHORLTON-LITTLE AKALOA. A start has been made placing the poles on the line, for the extension ol electric power from Chorlton to Stonoy Bay West. „ , , Miss Hunter, of Greenpark, has taken up her duties as relieving mistress at the Chorlton school. It is quite probable that the rai Tapu Dairy Co. will run a. motor lorry round this district for the collection of home-separated cream. If so, it will save some of the farmers the long journey, previously necessary, to take their cream to the wharf. There was about the usual attendance at the weekly euchre. party. Mies L. Craw was again the winner of the ladies' prize and Mr H. . Crawthe gentlemen's. Consolation prize went to Miss Hampton and Mr T. Craw. •

LEESTON. 4.t the monthly meeting of the Leeston Town. Board there >ere present: Commissioners A. J. Gray (cnair man), G. Rogers, F.Tpwnriiend.W. Johnston, and B. Volckiuan.The proposed conference of local bodies to discuss hospital charges camo up for discussion, and the Board passed a motion favouring the conference The anointment of a delegate was held m abeyance pending information aa to the date or the conference. A request wu received from the Presbytery Committee for a light to be placed m front or the Catholic Church. The ckrk was iustruced to reply that when the new tvpe of lamp was installed there would fe ample light in front of the church entrance. The Medical Officer of Health requested an annual payment of £9 towards the salary and expenses of the Inspector of health who was carrying out duties as sanitary inspector in the Board a area. The request was agreed to. The works committee was deputed to secure the materials and have a fence erected around the Soldiers' Memorial Square. It was reported that there was about £IOO promised to the Memorial Square beautification scheme, and there were still other lists to como in. The clerk was instructed to make a further demand for the removal of gum trees fronting Cunningham street. The clerk said he had received four applications for the sinking of artesian wells, and was about to secure quotations for the work. The Ellesmere Technical Association was granted the lease of the section immediately behind the Public Library. at a nominal rental, for the purpose of erecting a manual and technical training room.

KILLINCHY. The fortnightly daooo in aid of the hall funds was held at Killinehy this week, wlien an enjoyable evening spent. Tho dance music was played by Mrs J. Tod and 3lr M. O'Brien. At future socials it is the intention of the committee to hold panogreasdve euchre toilrrojnents in the early part of the eveoi«ig'

KANGIORA. Mr C. 6. M. Boyee, headmaster of the Eangiora District High, School, who is resigning to take up another position under the Board, entertained the members of the.School Committee at his home on Wednesday. Mr Boyce thanked the committee for the cordial way they had worked together during his stay in Eangiora, and trusted that the same good -feeling would be extended to his successor. The chairman and all the members spoke_ in terms of regret at losing the services of Mr Boyce, but trusted that it was only another stepping- stone to a-still higher office, and that they would later have him back in the district. The senior sports teams of boys and girls from the Gore High School, numbering about 40, arrived in Eangiora on Thursday evening, and yesterday played a series of games with the pupils of the Eangiora High School. The visitors were in charge of Mr Dunn and Miss Naylor. The matches were played on the Recreation Ground, and the visitors were successful in winning all the games. In a girls' basketball match Gore scored 13 points and Eangiora 11. Miss Amy Smith was in charge of the first half of the game, and Miss Eita Fleming, of the second half. In the'pirls' hockey match Gore scored two goals (one each by Nellie Menzies, and Emma Schmidt) and Eangiora one (scored by Freda Schluter). Mr A. L. Lockhart was referee.

In the Eugby football match the Gore boys had much the better of the game, their average weight being about a stone heavier than the local boys. The score was 39 points to nil. Five tries were scored in the first spell, and six in the second, three of which were converted. Dr. Ramsay, of Kaiapoi, was referee.

During the afternoon a collection was taken up in aid of the European Students' Belief Fund. Last evening the visitors were tho guests of the Eangiora High School at a social evening and dance. TEMPLETON. The Annual Arts and Crafts in Connexion with the Templeton Methodist Church was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, where produce, sweets, fanevwork, and arts and crafts were sold. Competitions were held during the evening which caused much excitement. A dainty supper was served. Before the evening was closed an auction of unpurchased goods was held.

BAKAIA. At a meeting of the Court Star of Bakaia A.OJ 1 . Bro. W. Johnston presided over a good attendance. Seven candidates were initiated, and ten proposed for membership. The secretary reported that the ladies' sashes had been procured for the Court. , On Thursday evening, in the Bakaia Methodist Church, the Sunday School children held a social. The function had been organised principally by the superintendent, Mrs Good, and her efforts were rewarded by a large attendance of children and parents. Many items were presented by the scholars, and were thoroughly enjoyed. Prizes for reciting were awarded to Betty Crossley and Ken Oliver. A strong force of junior policemen arrested their elders for coming under the mistletoe. The fines were duly collected. The programme was announced by Bramwell Breach. The children conducted a sale of sweets. During the evening the Bev. Alexander gave an outline of the progress of the Sunday School, and thanked all those who had made the social a success: