WAIMATE.

Press, Volume LXV, Issue 19665, 8 July 1929, Page 4

WAIMATE.

EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUND

Over £l2 was raised in aid of the Earthquake Relief Fund as the result of a dance held at Waihao Downs on Thursday. Over sixty couples were present. Mr W. B. Freeman, of Waimate, who left on Thursday to take up his residence in Riecarton, Christchurch, was tendered a farewell social by a large number of friends on the eve of his departure. Mr E. C. d'Auvergne presided, and in his address he mentioned that Mr Freeman had been a resident of Waimate for over fifty years. There were many expressions of regret at his comj ing departure. Mr d'Auvergne banded Mr Freemen a solid leather suit-ease for himself, and a travelling rug for Mrs Freeman. Mr Freeman briefly replied. Snnsaiae »ad Bain. According to figures oupplied by Mr F. Akhurst, the rainfall last month was exceptionally large, while the bright sunshine was the smallest amount yet recorded for a month. Rain fell "on sixteen days last month, and a total of 5.50 in was recorded, while during June 1928, rain fell on 10 days, and 1.14 inches were recorded. Bright sunshine figures are: June, 1929, a.m., 54 hours 40min; p.m., 55 hours 30 minutes; total, 110 hours 10 minutes; June, 1925, a.m., 66 hours 5 minutes; p.m.. 49 houre 55 minutee; total, 116 houra. Court F9re3ters' Pride. The quarterly meeting of Court Foresters' Pride. Ko. 6073, A.0.F., was held in the Foresters' Hall on Tuesday night. The Court was opened by the Chief Ranger (Bro. H. B. Bishop), who welcomed the District Officers, also members of Court Star of Waihao, Morven. He then asked Bro. A. G. Woods, D.C.R., and his subordinate officers, to take charge of the meeting. It was reported that there were eight brethren receiving sick benefits. Bro. Woods initiated three new members into the Order. One eandidate 'was proposed, and will be initiated at the next meeting. Three P.D.C.R.'e, Bros. Jos. Willianw, G Campbell, and P. Grant were presented with their medals. Bro. E. J. Adams, P.D.C.R., ""as unable to be present, and it was decided to eend his medal, together with a letter of appreciation. FOUR PEAKS. At. the weekly practice of the Four Peaks miniature rifle shoot this week the following w<»re the best scores:— H. Mottinson 79. A. Quantock 78, G. Burrows 7". S. Rose 77, N. Prattlev 74, R. Robinson 74, D. Fergusson 70. D. Grant 70, and C. Burrows 68. Mr C. Lynn, who has been on a trip to the North Island, h.ia returned to his horn* at Temoaiia.

WOODBURY. Very heavy frosts are being experienced, but are followed by very tine, sunny days. At the weekly practice oi the ladies' rifle club, this week, t<h» following were the best scores:—Mrs Cain 79, Mr Riches 74, Mrs Baker 72. and Miss Jefferson 70. At the Coronation Hall, Woo<tbury ; mi Wednesday evening, n very ple.-is-ant dance was held in aid of the basketball club. The music was supplied by the Click, Clack Orchestra and Mr It. Robinson was M.C. Several novelty dances wore enjoyed during the evening. The ladies present included Mesdames Wooding, Scott, Riches. Cain, Ellis, Harries, Bennett, Patrick, Bell, Misses R. Hammond, C. Hawthorne, V. O'Brien E. Fifield, A. Thomas, M. Mallinson, G. Fifield, P. Ellis, 0. Ford, E. Piatt, P. Mayle, 1). Undrill, M. Austin, A. Fontaine, P. Waring F. Woodham (Temuka), G. Cox, M. Weaver, I. Prattlev, G. Heney, M. Webb. H. Fergusson, M. Gregan v B. Lysaght, M. Rogersou. V. Dean, K. Mackenzie, M. Davis, J. Jefferson. M. \"ance. and B. itaskins.

FAIRLIE. A meeting of the Management Committee of the Mackenzie Sub-Union was held in the Aorangi Hall on Tuesday night, when Mr J. O'Connor presided. Mr Wm. Scott. of Fairlie, waited on the Committee and asked the cl'.airman to accept, on behalf of the Sub-Union, a challenge enp for competition among the junior teams or the district, and in doing so said he wished to give the cup for the encouragement of junior football and for the good of the game generally. Mr O'Connor, in accepting the" cup. thanked Mr Scott on behalf of the Union for such a valuable trophy. A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mr Scott. It was agreed that the cup be called thf> William Scott Cup. and that it be competed for annualiv bv the junior teams in the Sub-Union". The secretary was instructed to make enquiries regarding insurance of the various trophies of the Sub-Union and to report to the next meeting. The secretary reported having received communication from the Waimate SubUnion suggesting Thursday, July 11th. for the annua! representative aanie. ft was decided that this date be "accepted and the secretary was instructed to advise the South Canterbury ("electors to this effect. The draw for tne Knock-cut competition for tlw Ruth Grigss Memorial Cup is as follows:—Fairlie v. Albury. at Albury, Juiv <27th : Aorangi v. Tensrawai, at Fairlie. July 27th: final nt I-airiw on August 3rd. The secretary was instructed t» write to each club asking the names of all junior players. It rvas decided to »i-nd a letter of condolence to Mr P. F. Cotgrove, of Tim am. in the death of hi-* wife. The following representative team has been chosen to represent the Mackenzie Sub-Union v. Waimate at Waimate, on Thursdav. Julv lltii W. Angland. .7. Campbell. * A. Forrester. B. Trotter, A. Cox, P. H-.mtw Weston. A. Dale. G. G iodine R gullivan. F. Stevenson. A. Pickrrine" ,T. Bracken, W. Robertson. F. Mi l **' D. Macdonald: reserves: p. K'*nan' j Thormon. and Guv. '