SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22626, 19 April 1937, Page 2

SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

(From Our Balclutha Correspondent.] April 18. FOOTBALL. Clutha Club had quite a field day yesterday when four teams were engaged in friendly matches. The seniors played a team from tho South Otago Freezing Works, and a very good game was seen. Clutlia won by 19 points to 6, but tho scores do not indicate the play, which was very even. All Clutha’s tries came from back movements in their own twenty-five, while 44 Freezer” had hard luck on several occasions in not scoring. For the winners tries were scored by Shand (2), Gold, Dodds, and Greenall, while Shand and M 4 Feetcrs converted two of the tries. For “ Freezer,” . Telfer scored and Bowcott kicked a penalty goal. The Clutlia • Cntb has a good set of back this year and should provide good football. Crescent 11. played Clutlia 11. and ran out winners by 36 points to 0. The visitors proved too good for the homo team. At half-time the scores were 24-0. Tries were scored by Stephenson (2), Gilmore (2), Miller (2), Prescott, and Grimshaw, while Hale, Prescott, Reach, and Grimshaw converted tries, Reach converting two. Tlid third grade game between High School and Clutha was a really good exhibition. Both teams played well, and some fine football was seen. The result was a win for the club by 14 points to 13. At half-time Clutha were leading 11-5, but in the second spell School more than held their own, and at one stage led 13-11. Clutha, however, scored the winning try well on in tho game. For the winners Randle, Fogarty, Weir, and M 4 Leod scored, while Dawkins converted one try. For School the scorers were Shaw, Donaldson, and Parr, Shaw converting tw’h tries. In fourth grade High School defeated Clutha by 19 points to 3. . Referees for next Saturday are: Crescent I. v. Toko. 1., at Milton, Mr A, Parker; Clinton v. Star, at Stirling, Mr C. Clark; Clutha I. v. Gatlins 1., at Owaka, Mr G. Fraser: Union v. Clutha 11., at Balclutha, Mr H. Pitt; Gatlins 11. v. Crescent 11., at Kaitangata, Mr W. Hampton: Toko. 11. v. Valley, at Clydevale, Mr W. Caldwell; Clutha 111. v. Crescent 111., at Balclutha. Mr M 4 Millan; Toko. 111. v. High School, at Balclutha, Mr J. Rogers; Clutha IV. v. High School, at Balclutha, Mr G. Little. GOLF, The Balclutha Golf Club opened the season yesterday under ideal conditions.' There was a record attendance of between 70 and 80, including visitors from Milton, Greenfield, Kaitangata, and Waiwera. Canadian foursomes were played, and a; very enjoyable afternoon’s sport resulted. The ladies of the club provided afternoon tea, which was greatly appreciated by all present. The annual meeting of the Balclutha Ladies’ Golf Club was held on Thursday night, Mrs D. T. Fleming presiding over a good attendance of members. The annual report was very satisfactory, and was adopted. Mrs Fleming was reelected president, Mrs J. D. Landels vice-president, Mrs Poynter club’ captain, Mrs Thompson vice-'captain, Mrs Moffat secretary, Mrs Telford, Mrs Lyall, Misses Edwards and Throp committee. A motion of appreciation was passed to Mrs Bishop, the retiring secretary, for her services during the past year. Three new members were proposed, and indications are for a greatlyincreased membership this season. HOCKEY. The annual meeting of the South Otago Hockey Association was held last night, when Mr E. Moore (Bruce Club) presided, and other delegates present were Messrs P. Farrell and J. Vidal (Milton), C. Hislop (Kaitangata), E. B. Lothian (Stirling), J. Purvis (Owaka), U. Walker (Lawrence), and Miss E. Reach (Clutha). The annual report giving a full resume of last season’s operations was presented, as was also the balance sheet, showing a credit of £l3 19s sd, compared with £l2 2g 3d brought forward. These were duly adopted on ’the motion of the president. The following office-bearers were elected ;—President, Mr E. Moore; vice-president, Mr E. B. Lothian; secretary and treasurer, Mr U. Walker; committee—Messrs Farrell, Kirby, and Hislop; delegate to N.Z.H.A., Miss E. Laycock; auditor, Mr D. ;J. Sumpter. It was decided to open the fixtures on May 1. It was also decided to run a seven-a-side hockey tournament at Kaitangata on Coronation Day, providing sufficient entries were received. GENERAL. At the last meeting of the Balclutha Pipe Band Committee the resignation of Mr D. Malcolm, who has held the position of drum-major for tho past seven years, was accepted with regret, and it was decided to place on record a minute of appreciation of his services. During the week Messrs D. T. Fleming and D. Marshall (members), G. W. Carrington (secretary), and A. B. AVelsh (architect), ot the Otago Education Board, made a visit to Clutha Valley. At Greenfield they met a representative number of settlers concerned in the proposed amalgamated school at Greenfield. Five schools (Greenfield, Clydevale, Puketi. Awaniangu, and Wharetoa) agreed to amalgamate, the proposed school to be erected at the junction of the Green-lield-Clydevale roads. 'Pukepito settlers represented difficulties in connection with transport. They were prepared to join in with the amalgamation scheme for some pupils, while others would be better catered for if they went to Balclutha. Transport was the difficulty, however, and they asked tho board to consider this matter. Tuapoka Mouth settlers put forth their claims to have the amalgamated school erected there, it being considered the most central position. The board members said the • matters brought up would be considered by the board. The ladies of the district entertained the visitors at luncheon, and were thanked by Mr Fleming. Later the board members visited Clydevale. School to look into the matter of overcrowding, and as a result extra accommodation will be provided. Popotunoa and Wairuna Schools were also visited and matters of interest to parents and pupils were discussed.