THE COUNTRY.

Press, Volume LX, Issue 18220, 3 November 1924, Page 3

THE COUNTRY.

| SOUTH ISLAND A. AND P. ! ASSOCIATIONS. i * THE PROPOSED FEDERATION. Further v..ps in : mat-ion of a rcderation of >Soi:tii Islan ' Agricultural .-.nd Pastoral Associations are to be taken during the currency or the Canterbury A. and P. Aviation s Metropolitan Show, a meeting cr T ' c " : preventatives of the S.outh I>bn<l Asso- • eiations having lven convened i cr tllD evening of Thursday, the 13th ui^t. The proposal was brought ioru;ard. at a nicotine oi representatives oi t ' Associations durinsr the Canterbury a. ; and P. Association's Ham l- u \ m > March hist, and as the result ot the ; disc r.s.-.ion a committee set up to I formulate a constitution for the pro- : pesed bo.lv. The committee did 50... ' and ihe draft constitution was dis- ''■ cussed at a nicotine; of represcntatnoi of the Associations held in Dnnedin. I during the Winter Show poncd. i alterations and amendments v. ore suggested and the constitution ; ferred back to the committee, \\nieh 1 has refrained some of the clauses oi tlio ' eoiistitution. CWes of the. constitu- ] tiou as amended are lioing iorwardeu ! U) the Associations, and it. will !>e "i>> : ther discussed at the approaching meeti ing oi representatives oi' the Asreoia- ; tious. FOOT-ROT IN LAMBS. A USEFUL CORRECTIVE. With the great growth of grass there is certain to be a percentage of foot-rot amongst lambs. Many farmers regard j foot-rot with a good deal of indiffer- | ence. whereas it should never be allowed to get into the ground, as its virulent, poison is retained for ! a lengthv period. Lambs are different | to lialid/e to big sheep, as the hitter I can be run through troughs, etc. Uie i following recipe should be useful to renders: —

For foot-rot in lambs do not use stroii" caustic, dressings to the lambs' feet, which will irritate' ami inflame the sores. The-following may he applied: Solution of sub-acetate cf lead 107.., sulphate of zinc -;oz. pure carbolic acid 2 drachms, glycerine 2 ounces, rain water 1 quart. Dissolve the zinc in the water, and the carbolic acid in the glycerine, then mix the two solutions and add the lead. Any loose pieces of hoof, must be cut away carefully, but do not pare the feet more than is absolutely necessary, and keep the feet- as dry as possible.

A simple and useful way cf dressing them, in addition to the above, is to let the lambs stand in a pen, the floor of which has a layer of fresh quick lime, and dry sea sand in equal proportions, and walk the lambs across it. About halt' an inch thick spread over the floor will be sufficient. Prevention is better than cure, and the, best safeguard is to dress the feet from time to time so as to prevent the wall of the hoof from growing to such a lenerfch as to double under the fcofc. KAIKOURA. .At a meeting called on Saturday afternoon in connexion with the War Relief Association, the chairman, Mr James explained tho position to a fair attendance, but it was decided to adjourn the meeting to an evening to be arranged by the secretary. OXFORD. The following arc the results of the recent examinations in home nuursing and first-aid, held at Oxford. The names are given in order of merit: — Home nursing: Miriam Watson and Marion Wothcrspoon (equal) 1, May MeOonnel, Lyla, Kossiter, Mary Baxter, Mercy Cock.'Elsie Russell, Madge Proffitt, Stella Davis, Joan Wotherspoon. Mrs Mann, and Mavis Eoi. First-aid: May MeConnel, Stanley Johnson, Norman Lewis, Colin Basset, Madge Proflitt. Mary Baxter, Konnld Meyer, Erie McGrath, Lyla Kossiter, and Arthur Baton.

LEITHFIELD. The annual concert in aid of. the Bible Class funds took place in tbc Oddfellows' Hall last week. The first part of the progammc ' consisted . of pianoforte solos by Miss P. May and Mr William Russell; recitations and monologues bv Miss Mollie Frew and Miss Beatrice McLean, and Mr George Parker; songs by Miss X. Chamberlain, Mr Burke, and 'the Rev. G. L. Harold, Misses Rhodes and Jackson being the aecompanistes. The second part of the programme was a comedy entitled "No Followers Allowed," in which members of the Bible Class took the principal parts. After a, dainty supper had been dispensed, dancing took place to music gratuitously supplied by Misses A. Fitzpntriek, P. May, G. II ibbard, and T. Parsons, Messrs A. Burke and W. Russell. The duties of master of ceremonies were ably carried out by Mr F. Pen fold. i RANGIORA. The High .School Dramatic Club pave a verv pleasing entci-tainment to /*- largo "audience on Fridav evening in the school assembly hall. "The first part consisted of Dickens's one-net pl sl y< "Holly Tree Inn." the characters m which* were taken by Misses Amy Smith. Eileen Turner, and Vivian Taylor and .Masters Arthur Wallace, Allan Gninst'ord, Henry Ballinger, and Enc Howes. The performers acted their parts very well, Miss Eileen Turner as tho Sweetheart, and Master A. Wallace in the role of the Innkeeper being spociallv good. Sengs bv Misses K. Horreir. Ngira Bell, Phyllis Barton, Gabrielle Weatherdon and Master Arthur Martin, and recitations by Mi&s , Flora Fleming mads up the second : part, the accompaniment-, being played j by Miss J nil. i ——— LEESTON. A week or two ago a troop of Boy Scouts was formed at JLeeston. On the second meeting ot the troop on Friday evening a visit was paid bv BrigadierGeneral A. W. Andrew, Chief Commissioner ot the Scout movement in New Zealand. The Commissioner addressee a gathering of twenty boys, members ot tho Local Committee, and parents. The Rev. W. Uphill, chairman ot the committee, presided. The Commissioner said that the »eout movement ivass world-wide one. and nearly 1.000.UW I bovs were enrolled from almost every i nation. Progress in New Zealand had been slow on account or the control ot troops being entirely in the hands ot Scoutmasters, it had now been mac* a rule that whenever it was desired to form a Scout troop a meeting of rei sponsible citizens should first be called i who would elect a committee to control tha troop. The activities and ideals of +he Scf.ut movement were explained. Before leaving, the Commissioner was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. Several new members were added to the i committer

OHOKA. It had lie-on expected for some week-: ?sst. fudging by the Thorough preparation that the children were undergoing, that the annual concert was to be oi a more ambitious nature Than any previously given in the district: but the result on Fridav nisrht showed that realisation in this ease far exceeded anticipations. The had been most prettily decorated villi oob ourea streamers, set-off with large coloured bows representing fairies' wings. and the whole artistically relieved with greenery. The opening scene, in which the whole of the children, dressed m white, were massed in the centre oi the stage, was very effective, but was quite overshadowed by the spectacular effect produced in' the- later scenes, and particularly so in the rinal operetta, when the stage was filled with children dancing in falrv costumes. An immense amount of work had been put in bv the two lady teachers, Miss*B. laylcr and Miss H. Xewton. in making the dresses— largely from brightiv-eoi-oured papers—and "in training the'children in the various steps and movements they carried nut.' The whoh> entertainment went without a hitch from start to finish, and the full sur.? of applause given by the spectators, and the frequent encore? showed the teachers that their efforts were tully appreciate,!. Of the items. Grandfather's Old" and "Chin Chin Chinaman." by the senior hovs, and ft dumb-bell display bv the little girls perhaps earned-the most applause, but in an entertainment where the items were all of unusual excellence, it is hard to particularise. In the 'rinal operetta the clear enunciation of Misses G. Hare and A. Moore, who represented the Fairy Queen and Captain Soot respectively, deserves special mention. The whole affair was an interesting example of what a good result ear, be' obtained from children of average intelligence by enthusiastic, and careful coaching, united with good stage management.. The programme commenced with the singing of the National Anthem by the whole school, and an opening chorus then followed:—-Character' song, "Tulip Time','' by the senior girls; dumb-bell display, by the -junior character song,' "Little Dutch Doll," by the seniors; action song. "Baby Girl," by junior girls; vocal duet. "The Little Bed School." bv Misses A. Power and A. Moore; dancing steps, by senior girls; character song, "Chin, Chin, Chinaman," by senior boys; character song "Th'« Dream Man," by junior girls; and after an interval the comic operetta. "Captain .Soot and the Fairies," in which a band of fairies were mocked bv a band of hardups under the leadership of Captain Soot, who, in the course of events, came under the influence of "Soap." and became clean fairies—the whole ending with the marriage of Captain Soot to the Fairy Queen. Owing to the wet night, even though the hall was well filled, many ticket purchasers vrerc unable to be present, and it has been arranged to present the concert again to-morrow night, when holders of unused tickets will have a further opportunity of making use of them.-Sug-gestions have even been made that the performance shall be repealed in Kaiapoi. HORORATA. At the first committee meeting of the newly-formed Hororata Swimming Club, Misses Jda Oliver and T. Eldridge, and Messrs F. Wright, E. Patterson, A. Tncr, J. Creighton, Y. Owen, W. Pratt, and J. Ironside (secretary) were present. Correspoudenca was received from the Richmond. Ashburton East, United, and East Christchureh Swimming Clubs, forwarding their rules, and from Messrs W. Hall and G. Hall accepting the office of patrons. Mr G. Hall also offered a trophy for life-saving. A. set of rules was drawn up for submission to the School Committee for approval. It was decided to draw up *a programme of novelty eveuts, to be held at the official opening of the bath, and hold a club carnival later in the season. At. a special meeting of the School Committee the rules of the Swimming Club were approved, and the bath handed over to the club for its use during the club hours. The date of the' official opening of the bath was fixed for Saturday, ' November 22nd.

HINDS. A .feiy successful school concert given wiiollv by the school children, was held in tho Hinds .Hall on Friday evening, when tho building. was crowded. The programme consisted of songs and choruses by the upper division, and action songs by the lower division, also recitations, two amusing dialogues, and some selections on the piano. The stage was prettily decorated, and when the gaily-dressed children took their posts it presented a pleasing scene. After supper the roOm was cleared for dancing, for which the music was supplied gratuitously. About £2O was raised for the prize fund. MAYFIELD. The annual concert and prize-giving of the Maylield Gun Club was.held in the Band Hall on Friday, Mr D. Duff occupied the chair. The following cups and trophies were distributed: President's cup, given by Mr D. J. Moitow. to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals, Io olav birds, 15 sparrows, won by T. F. Sewell, 27 kills. Junior cup, given by the Miii-field Gun Club, won by S. Hood. Consolation prize, trophy valued £"2 2s, won by N. B. Morrow. Novelty match, first prize, £2 2s. given by Mr "W. B. Morrow, lo birds, won by W. J. Robertson, 12 kills; second prize, £1 Is, presented by Mr T. F. Sewell, won by J. W. Drummond, 11 kills. Championship medal given by tlu> club, o birds, won by W. J. Robertson, o kills. Medal presented by Mr L. Whiting for most kills through the season, won bv T. F. Sewell. Lady's bracelet. 20 birds, given by the club, won by W. J. Robertson, 16 birds; second prize, trophv valued at £3 3s, won by \V McCausiand; third prize, trophy valued £2 2s, won by D. Dun, .1 •' birds. During the evening musical items were rendered by Misses Enic. Johnston, Vera Edis, Jessie Duff, and Messrs J. Cameron and M. McMillan. Mayfleld has formed a Swimming Club with a strong and active membership. The work of constructing a swimming pool in the sports ground is to bo undertaken very shortly, permission having been readily granted by the Coiratv Council. For" the past two days all iarmmg operations have been suspended ltecar.se cf the heavy rain. METHVEN. The annual "Box Opening - ' in aid oi Dr. Bariiardo's Homes, in connexion with the Methven Public School, was held on Friday afternoon, when there was a large attendance cf those interested. As the result of the opening over £.lO was obtained, and there are still 25 boxes to come :n. After the ceremony Mrs Stanley Smith entertained the committee and children at afternoon tea in the Parish Hall. Songs were contributed by Miss A. Duff, and afterwards the children spent an enjoyable, time in ulay. Among those present were: Mrs and Mrs Stanley Smith, tho Rev. F. A. and Mrs Tooley, Mrs Hy. Magrnness, and Mr .A. S. Kennedy and staff of the Public School, and the Rev. (}. Hercus.

CUST. The Tennis Club held another euc'hir party in the Oddfellows' Hall last week. The prizes, given by Air Tiill, were won by Mesdames Trysell and Bfunsden, and Messrs V. Rogers and A. Smith. Supper was.sewed by.the ladies. KIRWEE. Shearing in the local company's shed is.to start on Wednesday. Some shearing has been done by local farmers, but tho weather recently has been against this operation.