SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22248, 28 January 1936, Page 3

SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

(From Our Balclutha Correspondent.)

BALCLUTHA, January 26, CRICKET. '

The Balclutha A team defeated Aidton at Milton on Saturday, and as a result retains the South Otago shield for the fourth year in succession, the result of next Saturday’s matches haying no bearing on the final position in the senior competition. Batting first, Balclutha compiled 223, some very fine displays being given with the bat, particularly so in the case with Gold, who knocked up 86, including 11 4’s, one 6. and a 3. Others to bat well were Henderson 31 (three 4’s), Baxter 23 (four 4’s and a 6),. Guest 28 (three 4’s), Cockerill 17, Bowcott 15 not out. Extras accounted for 11. Bowling for Milton, Vinnicombe took three wickets for 56 runs, Heads three for 23, Marryatt two for 24, and Hawke and Wills one each. The home eleven replied with 127. The chief contributor was Keg. Olver, who made 50, including seven 4’s and a 3. Others to reach double figures were Codings 21 (three 4’s), Vinnicombe 20 (four 4’s), and Sloane 10 (including a 6). Guest and Henderson divided bowling honours for Balclutha, securing five wickets for 60 runs and five for 37 respectively. In the other A grade match Owaka gave Kaitangata a decisive beating. The B grade match Waihola v. Waiwera, played on the High School ground at' Balclutha. resulted in a win for Waiwera by 102 runs. The boundaries of this field are a bit short, with the result that quite a large number of 4’s were hit. Batting first, Waiwera made 243. A feature of the innings was the fine display by the veteran W. Sutherland, whose score of 48 included 11 4’s. W. Neale topped the score with 84. including a 6 and 16 4’s. L. Dunn made 53, including eight 4’s, and others to reach double figures were Stuart 16, J. W. Dunn 25 (four 4’s). Extras totalled 13. Bowling honours for Waihola were divided between A. Sinclair (four for 23), W. Sinclair (three for 49), Kane (one for 37), Doug. Sinclair (two for 11). AVaihola replied with 141. The innings opened disr.-'rously. the first three wickets falling for' 14 runs. Kane then became associated with Yorston and stopped the rot, 92 being on the board before a separation was effected, Kane being caught. His contribution of 56 included 10 4’s. Yorston made 26, and the only other double-figure batsman was L. Sinclair, who played a short and snappy innings for 25, which included two 6’s and two 4’s. Stuart bowled well to secure five wickets, for 33 runs. L. Dunn took three for 27, and H. Dunn secured the remaining two wickets for 43 runs. In the match between Balclutha B and High School, played at Balclutha, the former team won-by the fairly substantial margin of 63 runs. Balclutha made 145, the chief contributors being Frengley 33, Brown 26, Henderson 18, Keach 11, and “ extras ” 24. Clements secured the best bowling average for School with three wickets for 10 runs. Parr took two fo'- 13, Green two for 22, Flack one for 20, and Gormack one for 32. School made 82. Green (36) was the only one to make any sort of a stand, and the only other doublefigure player was Flack (12). Moffat bowled exceptionally well to take four wickets for 3 runs. Frengley took two for 19, and Brown, Gray, Tsukigawa, and M'Feetcrs took one each. Next Saturday’s fixtures: A grade— Kaitangata v, Balclutha, at Balclutha; Owaka v. Milton, at High School. B grade—Kaitangata v. School, at Kaitangata; Wiahola v. Balclutha. at Waihola; Benhar v. Waiwera, at Waiwera. BOWLING. The return interclub fixture between Warepa and Balclutha was played on the Balclutha green yesterday, the home side winning by 44 points, to 33 points. Scores (Balclutha names first): Sherlaw, Bilzon, Parkinson, Hayward 25, Johnstone, Hammond, T. Stewart, P. Watt 11; Montgomerie, Johnston, Wood, Riach 19, Farquhar, M'lntosh, G. Stewart, Russell 22. Totals: Balclutha 44, Warepa 33. In the match Milton v. Benhar, played on the latter’s green, the home team won by 3 points. Scores (Benhar names first) : Lockie, Avsid, Barnett, Harraway 23, Groundwater, Wilson, Clark, Rutherford 17; Mountford, Reid, Barron, Anderson 12, Cameron, Corston, Cameron, Wethey 20; M'Skimming, Cook, Harvey, T. Barron 17, Kennard, Paul, Price, Clayton 18. Totals: Benhar 58, Milton 55. Next Saturday interclub fixtures will be off on account of the eight-rink representative fixture, Eastern Districts v. South Otago, at Balclutha.

FARMERS’ UNION.

Mr A. Renton presided over a fair attendance at the monthly meeting of

the Clutha branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union. A motion of sympathy with the Royal Family was carried, members standing in silence. Communications were received from the Minister of Railways and the secretary of the Otago Automobile Association relative to the dangerous level crossings at Stirling and Kakapuaka, and in both cases favourable consideration was promised. Members of the union were deputed to meet representatives of the Railway Department and point out to them the dangers prevalent at the two crossings mentioned, and also at other crossings in the district. . A deputation from the Carriers Association waited on the union and discussed transport matters _ with members, and also the subject of road classification in Bruce County. It was pointed out that the load allowable on the main highway was tons, and on the side roads 4j- tons. After a general discussion, taken in committee, it was decided to approach the Bruce County Council with a request that it reconsider the classification of roads under its control with a view to bringing the load allowed to be carried up to the same wegiht as that allowed on the main highway. l.t was also decided to write the Balclutha Borough Council, as the controlling body, to ’ see if some alteration could be made at the approaches to the Balclutha traffic bridge, with a view to having the present “islands'" removed, these being considered by some members to bo a source of dangel; VALEDICTORY.

About 40 representatives of various i sporting bodies and citizens met last ni'i’ht for the purpose of bidding fare- j will to' Mr W. H.. Henderson, who, after about five years on the staff of the Balclutha Primary School, is leaving to take over the head mastership of Wataroa School, West Coast. Mr A K. Baxter, president of the Clutha Cricket Club, presided, and a happy evening resulted. Numerous toasts were honoured, the chief being “ Ihe Guest of the Evening.” This was proposed by Mr J, H. Stevenson, who paid a tribute to the great part taken by Mr Henderson in the sporting and social life of the town. General regret would be expressed at his departure, but all would wish him every success. Representatives of various sporting and other bodies and School Committee also spoke, and wished Mr Henderson every success. Thereafter Mr Fred. Waite, M.L.C., on behalf of the subscribers, asked Mr Henderson to accept a rug, pipe, and tobacco pouch. In making the presentation, Mr Waite said the recipient was endowed with a pleasing personality and a beautmil voice, which at all times he was willing to place at the disposal of any doserving cause. The public was fortunate in its teachers, in that thov took a prominent part in the social life of the town, and it was with regret that they had to say farewell to a teacher like Mr Henderson. However, they all joined in congratulating him on his promotion, and hoped ho would go further in the profession. The recipient’s health was drunk with musical honours. Interspersed between the speeches were a number of vocal items, Mf Henderson being one of the chief contributors. He leaves Balclutha to-night for Dunedin, where he resides, and will leave there on Thursday for his new position. ACCESSION DAY. The proclamation of the accession of King Edward VIII. was observed in Balclutha with all due ceremony on Thursday forenoon. Business places closed from 10 to 12, and there was quite a largo assemblage in front of tiie Municipal Chambers when His \\ orship the Mayor (Mr D. T. Fleming) appeared -and read the proclamation. The flag was run to the masthead, 1 the Salvation Army Band _ played the National Anthem, in which all joined in singing. Following this an idjour'iment was then made to the Clutha County Chambers, where a similar ceremony was carried out, the chairman of the council (Mr A. V. King) reading the proclamation. LATE KING GEORGE V. Memorial services were conducted ,n all churches throughout South Otago to-dav, there being largo congregations for the most part. The services were all of an impressive nature, and special hymns and anthems were_ sung. On Tuesday morning a two-minutes silence will be observed at 11 o clock, the original arrangements for a special memorial service having been cancelled. THE WEATHER. The continued dry weather is now causing some concern in this district, particularly in Clinton and Clvdevale, where the countryside bears a very burnt-up appearance. Feed is getting scarce, and a shortage is feared, ilie weather continues very warn, and a heavy fall of rain would be very welcome. There was a slight shower m Balclutha this morning, and hopes were built up, but within half an hour the sun again shone brightly. In districts where householders depend on tanks for their water supply the position is serious, and even in cases where wells are used there is now a shortage ot water, the wells in some cases peteiing ” out for the first time in years. SWIMMING. At the Otago Country Championship meeting to be held at Milton on Saturday next the Balclutha Amateur Swimming Club will be represented by Miss Norma Cameron, intermediate breast stroke; Bruce Stevenson, intermediate free style; G. Mnlvey, intermediate breast stroke; A. Waters, senior free stvle, 50yds and 100yds. . It is also intended to enter a team in the inteiclub relay.