Provincial Section

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 149, 20 March 1933, Page 4

Provincial Section

VERY DRY SEASON

Effect on Farm Lands ITEMS FROM WAIRARAPA Dominion Special Service. Mastertoil, March 19. The conclusion of “summer-time’’ was somewhat paradoxically marked in the Wairarapa by unusually high temperatures. Yesterday was very hot and although rain fell over-night it had little gffiect on the atmosphere. This morning steadily mounting mercury in the thermometer sent hundreds to the rivers in search of coolness. The weather during past weeks has been too dry for the peace of mind of many farmers. Some of the more exposed properties are rather short of feed, and the whole district could do with a thorough soaking in order to bring away the growth. Ploughing is also held up, and autumn sowing will be late. The fallingoff in milk supply usually experienced at this time of the year is more marked than usual. Another effect of the dry season is a serious increase in insect pests. Butterfat Advances. An advance of 7d. per lb. for finest butterfat supplied during February is being made by- the Eketahuna Co-opera-tive Dairy Co. Car for Road Service Officer. The Wairarapa Automobile Association at its monthly meeting decided to purchase a used car at a cost of £7O for the service officer, and to dispose of the latter’s motor-cycle. Carterton Motorists’ Camp. A statement of expenditure on the motorists’ camping site at Carrington Park was received from the Carterton town clerk by the Wairarapa Automobile Association at its monthly meeting. The chairman, Mr. R. W. Roydhoiise, observed that the site was in a very convenient, position, and had been well set out. He moved that the association’s share of the expense (£l3/10/1) be forwarded to, the Carterton Borough Council, and that the association advise other associations that the site vvps now ready for use. This was agreed to. Relief Workers’ and Free Labourers. Following- the action of two men in “walking off” a borough relief job on which two free labourers were employed, a general meeting of unemployed was held in Masterton on Friday night. About 250 men were present. The opinion was expressed by a section that the relief workers were taking up the grievance of the Freezing Workers’ Union, which had nothing to do with them, and after a lengthy discussion it was decided to give nojice of motion to rescind a resolution ou the minutes of the Relief Workers’ Union declaring that relief workers should not work with free labourers. Social News.- , Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Willett, of Invercargill, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. M. A, Rawlins, Church Street, Masterton. Mrs. J. McLennan, Cornwall Street, Masterton. who has been visiting the Sounds, has returned home. Miss Hazel Riggby. of Christchurch, is the guest of Mrs. E, J. Staniforth, Essex Street, Masterton. K . Mrs. C. Wnglqnd, Palmerston North, is.a visitor to Masterton. LAWN TENNIS

Hawke’s Bay v. Wairarapa KEENLY CONTESTED GAMES Masterton, March 19. The annual match between representative Wairarapa and Hawke’s Bay lawn tenuis teams was played ou the Masterton Tenuis Club’s courts on Saturday, in perfect weather. Hawke’s Bay w-on by a narrow margin, the scores being: Hawke’s Bay, 14 matches, 33 sets, 292 games. Wairarapa: 10 matches, 23 sets, 270 panics. The Hawke’s Bay men proved too strong for the local players in the singles, winning five of the s. 1 ? matches without oue of them going past two sets. In the doubles, however, the Wairarapa no were seen to greater advantage, and they took two matches to their opponents’ one. The women provided more even tennis. In the singles, honours were even—three all. Four games went to three sets. Mrs. R. H. McMaster was on her game, and disposed of the Hawke's Bay top player. Miss N. Howell, 6/1, 6/3. Miss R. Bradley (Wairarapa) unfortunately twisted her ankle during the single with Mis's Glenny, and had to retire. . She , pluckily played in her doubles with Mrs. McMaster, however, and the pair defeated Mrs. Cotterill and Miss Howell in two sets, 6/2, 6/5. Wairarapa won two women’s doubles to the visitors' one. but in the combined event the male strength of the Hawke’s Bay team told, and Wuirarapa took only- two of the six matches. Following are details, Hawke’s Bay players being mentioned first? in each case:—

Men’s singles: R. A. Court beat E. M. Hodder, 10/8, 6/1; J. N. Lowry beat G. McLeod, 6/3, 6/3; N. A. Ross beat C. Burgess. 6/3, 8/6; Aldred beat E. Dyer, 6/4, 6/4; Read lost to L. D. Kcedwell, 1/6, 2/6; Robinson beat M. Hobsou, 8/6, 6/1.

Men’s doubles: Lowry and Ross beat Hodder and Dyer, 6/2, 6/1; Court and Aldred lost to McLeod and Keedweil, 4/6, 6/2. 3/6; Head and Robinson lost to Burgess and Hobson. 6/3, 3/6, 6/8. Women’s singles: Miss N. Howell lost to Mrs. R. H. McMaster, 1/6, 3/6: Miss M. Glenny beat Miss R. G. Bradley retired hurt), 6/1, “/3; Miss Jones beat Mrs. H. M. A. Major. 4/6, 6/1, 6/4: Miss J. Ormond lost' to Miss B. Swainson. 1/6, 5/6; Mrs. Cotterill lost, to Miss A. Pragnell, 6/5, 5/6. 3/6; Mrs. Mawson beat Miss I. Wakely, 4/6, 6/1. 8/6. Women’s doubles: Mrs. Cotterill and Mims Howell lost to Mrs. McMaster and Miss Bradley, 2/6, 5/6; Misses Glenny and Ormond lost to Mrs. Major and Miss Swainson, 5/6, 2/6: Mrs. Mawson and Miss Jones beat Misses Pragnell and Wakely. 2/6, 6/5. 5/7. Combined doubles: Miss Howell and Court lost to Mrs. McMaster and Hodder, 4/6. 6/4. 4/6: Mrs. Cotterill ;ijid Lowry beat Miss Bradley and McLeod, 6/5, 6/2; Miss Glenny and Ross beat Mrs. Major and Dyer, 6/4, 3/6. 8/6; Miss Ormond and Aldred beat Miss Swainson and Burgess, 6/2, 6/4; Miss Joues^ and Head lost to Miss Pragnell and Keedwell. 6/4, 2/6, 5/7; Mrs. Mawson and Robinson beat Mis's Wakely and Hobsou, 6/2, 3/6. 6/2.

ANGLERS’ BIG BAGS Pahiatua Contest Pahiatua, March IS. The Pahiatua anglers’ threc-day fishing competition was won comfortably by W. A. Darley. The competition was a sealed handicap event, and the 23 competitors fished in the Manawatu for three Sundays. The total number of fish caught was 309, and the total weight was 49741 b., making the average per fish a little over l}lb. Mr. Darley secured a bag of 7041 b., inclusive of his handicap of 201 b. F. Barraclough, who had a handicap of 181 b., was next with 621 b. Other good bags were: W. Fergus (15). 5041 b.; A. Pratt (5), 55; R. Merrie (10), 43; F. Abbott (3), 40; A. Morgan (scr.), 38}; R. Taylor (14). 37; H. Mann (12), 36. On the third day, the Vaughan Cup, for the angler landing the heaviest catch on the day, was also competed for, and was won by IV. Fergus, of Rauwbata, who caught 14 fish, one less than the limit. The total weight was 24}lb.

PROVINCIAL CRICKET Play at Manawatu COMPETITION RESULTS Dominion Special Service. Palmerston North, March 18. Going under to Palmerston by 76 runs on the first innings, Old Boys lost its two-point lead in the cricket championship this afternoon, the position now being that Palmerston, with 21 points, head the list, Old Boys, 20 points, being in second place. Each eleven has one more match to play, Old Boys are to meet United, while Palmerston is drawn against High School, and even at this late stage it is difficult to attempt to forecast the 1932-33 champions. In the other match to-day, High School had a comfortable first innings win over United. Palmerston v. Old Boys. Old Boys batted first last week, the innings realising 136. At the start of play to-day Palmerston had 70 runs ou for the loss of. one wicket. Robertson, last Saturday’s not out man, carried his contribution from 30 to 107 before being caught by O’Keefe off Lang. Palmerston’s win was largely due to Robertson’s excellent use of the willow, his 107 being more than half his side’s total of 212. Robertson batted soundly, and with the exception of Mullins (12) was the only batsman who could master the bowling this afternoon, none of the other Palmerstonians being able to get into double figures. Lang enjoyed considerable success with the ball, securing five wickets for 22 runs. Dredge, two for 24, also commanded respect. Old Boys’ second innings realised 96 runs for six wickets, when stumps were drawn. O'Keefe (34), Holz (19), and Lang (19) were the best scorers. Berquist took four wickets for 44. Palmerston thus won by 76 runs on the first innings. High School v. United. Carrying its score of 280 for four wickets to 356 for five wickets, High School declared at the latter figure, and by dismissing United for 124 runs gained a first innings win by 232 runs on the first innings. Olliver (37), Sandman (26), Woodham (26) were the highest United contributors, McVicar, four for 16, being the best of the bowlers. In its second visit to the wickets, United scored 97 runs for the loss of five wickets, Ormond 39, Olliver 29 not out, and Sandman 16 not out, topping the lists. Spelman secured three wickets for 34 runs. Junior Grade. Y.M.0.A., 140 and 57 for five wickets (declared), won from High School, 96 and 99 (Smith 30, Dickenson seven wickets for 18), by five wickets and 2 runs. WAIRARAPA MATCHES Old Boys’ Great Stand Masterton, March 18. The weather was fine and warm for the continuation of the Wairarapa Cricket Association’s competition games today. The main feature of play was determined batting by Old Boys, who remained at the wickets all the afternoon to draw in their match against the High School eleven, who the previous week had compiled the solid total of 406 runs. At the close of play Old Boys had scored 298 runs for the loss of nine wickets. On the I J ark Oval, United gained.a two-point win over Lansdowne. High School v.' Old Boys. Set the solid total of 406 runs to overhaul, the Old Boys’ batsmen went about their task in a determined manner. Playing mainly defensive cricket, the Old Boys bntsinen remained at the wickets all the afternoon and at stumps had 298 runs on the board for the loss of nine wickets. Hornabrook played a splendid innings, being dismissed by Slattcr when only two runs short of the century. He scored well all round the wicket and his tally included 18 boundary shots. He was well supported by B. Jenkins, who compiled a useful 60. Bowling for High School, Massey took four wickets for 61, Slatter four for 82, and Chesterman one for 29. United v. Lansdowne. In its first innings against Lansdowne, the United eleven knocked up 281- runs. When stumps were drawn last week Lansdowne had three wickets down for 42 runs. Play was resumed to-day on a good batsman's wicket, and Lansdowne .carried its score to 165 runs. The chief contributors to the total were Sherratt (61), W. Whiteman (32), C. Faulknor (25 not out), and J. Whiteman (24). F. Hoar secured four wickets for 39,.Blamires four for 40, and McCalmont one for 27. Lansdowne followed on, and the players this time showed far more confidence, the score at stumps being 315 for the loss of seven wickets. Sherratt played a forceful innings for 117 before he retired. He was right on form and found little difficulty in punishing the bowling. Other useful scores were compiled by W. Whiteman (51) and Preston (41 not out). Of the United trundlers, Barr took two wickets for 23, Blamires two for 81, McCalmont one for 24, Renner one for 33, and F. Hoar one for 44. WANGANUI RESULTS Day of Free Scoring Wanganui, March IS. Two centuries were made in Wanganui first grade cricket this afternoon. Playing for Wanganui against United, All Black Bullock-Douglas made 162, his fourth century this season. For Technical College against Marist, R. Mainwaring made 126. The match between Wanganui and United resulted in a win for Wanganui by nine runs on the first innings. Technical College gained points at the expense of Marist, which was defeated on the first innings by 54 runs. An eightpoint win was registered by the Collegiate School first eleven against Technical Old Boys. Technical v. Marist. Marist, in its first strike against Technical College, made 199. At stumps last week the students bad lost one wicket for 65. The not out batsmen, Mainwuring (34) and Thakabou (1), continued. The last-named was bowled at 9, but Mainwaring soon got on top of the Marist bowling and reached 126 before he was caught by Koorey off Anderson. Other contributors on the Technical side were Vosailagi (30), Gregory (19 not out). Marist’s best bowlers were Oliver (four for 33) and Moran (three for 4S). In its second strike Marist lost two wickets for 70 (A. Burton 27, Hurd 23 not out, Anderson 15 not out). Wanganui v. United. In reply to United’s big knock of 332, Wanganui replied with 347. BullockDouglas gave the fieldsmen a day’s leather hunting. He treated the bowling with scant respect and scored at will. He was well supported by R. Spurdie (59), W. Thomas (32), and W. Thrush (29). R. Sewell (three for 32) was United’s best trundler. T. 0.8. v. College. Technical College Old Boys fared badly against Collegiate School, on the school ground, the Collegians winning by seven wickets and four runs. The best batting performances on the School side were Orton, ma. (48 not out), Harding, mi., (33), and Nilsson (22 not out).

FLAXMILLER INJURED Notes from Palmerston N. SOCIAL AND GENERAL Dominion Special Service. - Palmerston North, March 18. While engaged in carting water to a fire in the flax plantations at Miranui yesterday’ afternoon, Mr. F. Mardou received injuries to the right thigh and to the jaw, phen a truck on Which he was riding left the rails. Mr, Mardon _and on~which was "being cafried' a 40-gallon barrel of water to assist in fighting the fire. Mr. Mardon was brought to the Palmerston North Hospital by the Free, Ambulance. Palmerston Technical School. A number of events i conection with the annual sports of the Palmerston North Technical School were decided during the week. The following are the results of the championship events decid, ed:—Senior mile: R. Williamson, 1; R. Nicholson, 2; D. Kilgour, 3. Time, smin. 36 3-ssec. 880 yards junior championship : K. Davies, 1; E. Hosking, 2; H. Pickering, 3. Time, 2min. 32 2-ssec. Druids’ Grand Lodge. The biennial conference of the United Ancient Order of the Grand Lodge of Druids, North Island, New Zealand, will open at Palmerston North to-morrow night. Ninety delegates, one from each lodge, are expected to attend the conference, which will last for a week. The grand president is Mr. J. Jackson, of Palmersto North, Messrs. G. Letaby (grand vice-president), of Auckland, W. Hanton (grand guardian), of Wanganui, J. Laughton (grand secretary), Of Auckland, and F. Mawhiney (grand treasurer), of Auckland, have arrived iu Palmerston North. High School Swimming Sports. The annual swimming sports of the girl pupils of the Feilding Agricultural High School were held in the school baths yesterday. The senior championship was won by N. Eaton (18 points), with J. Bowers (11 points) runner-up. D. Ewen won the junior championship, with H. Goldfinch runner-up. The house points competition was won by Kiwitea (89 points), with Oroua (27 points) second. Theft of Ducks. Charged with the theft of ten ducks, valued at £l/5/-, John H. Evans was ’ fined 10/- in the Feilding Magistrate’s Court yesterday by Mr. R. M. Watson, S.M. An order was made for defendant to repay the value of the stolen property. Professional Cycling. Following are the results of the events conducted by the Counties’ Cash Cycling Club at the Sportsground last night:— Mile: D. Meechan (190 yards), 1; M. Luxmore (scr.), 2. Time, 2min. 23sec. Two miles: D. Meechan (38yds.), 1; C. Jennings (15 yards), 2. Time,. smin. Half-mile championship: C. Jennings, 1; C. Luxmore, 2; W. Smith, 3. Time, Imin. 13 l-ssec. Silver Button Croquet. The “A” section of the Manawatu Croquet Association’s silver button com:petition was won by Mrs. Anstis (Takaro). The “C” section was won by Mrs. Read (Northern).- The winner of the “B” section has yet to be decided. Personal and Social. Mr. F. Jackson, who has been an inmate of a Palmerston North private hospital, has returned to his home. • The chairman of the Wanganu/Education Board, Mr. E. F, Hemingway, accompanied by the former secretary of the board, Mr. W. H. Swanger, paid a visit to several Manawatu schools during the week. Mr, and Mrs. T. C. Watson hare ' returned to Palmerston North from a visit to Christchurch. Mrs. G. L. Goodwin, of Cook Street, has returned to Palmerston North from a holiday at Tangimoana beach. CARTERTON GOLFERS Eighteen Holes Available *' Carterton, March 18. It was reported at the annual meeting of the Carterton Golf Club that this year there would be a full 18-hole course, which would relieve congestion. Nine new members were elected.and the following officers were appointed : —Patron, Mr. W. Henry Booth; president. Mr. G. Brown; captain, Mr. D. L. Taverner; secretary. Mr. F. B. Knutson: treasurer, Mr. L. 11. Smart; auditor, Sir, D. L. Taverner; green committee, Messrs. J. Steel, P. Shankland, and J. A. B. Lawrence; women’s captain, Miss L. A. Fisher; women’s secretary, Miss C. Berrill; women’s committee, Miss Fisher and Mesdames J. Steel and G. Brown.