SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 22973, 2 June 1938, Page 2

SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

[From Odr Balclutha. Correspondent.] OBITUARY. The death took place at Chyaka Valley on Friday last of Mr Robert Hugh Glapperton, a well-known and highlyrespected settler of Gatlins district. The deceased was born in Galashiels, Selkirk, Scotland, in 1860, was educated there, and later was apprenticed to the grocery trade in London. He cam© to Now Zealand in the Trevelyan in 1883, and after working as a “ checker ” in the Railway Department and harvesting in the Taieri for short periods he in 1834 joined two of his shipmates, Messrs Campbell and M‘Gruor, on a farm at Owaka, the farm later being eut up and now forming a large part of Owaka township. The partnership was dissolved,- and Mr Glapperton in 1890 took up a bush section some three miles from Owaka, and he resided there till his death. In 1888 he married Miss Ann Todd. While on the original farm the late Mr Glapperton worked for Messrs Dabinott and Young, storekeepers. and later for Smith Bros., and also Mr A. Paterson. He was very musical, and was a vocalist of no mean order. He also taught the young people of the district singing free of charge in lus younger days, and for many years conducted the choir of the Owaka Presbyterian Church, of which he was an ardent member and for some time on the Management Committee, and an elder at the time of his death. He is survived by his widow, one son, Robert, and one daughter, Charlotte, who still reside on the home property. There was a large attendance at the interment on Sunday, when Rev. G. Blair conducted the service. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE. The annual meeting of the Balclutha Corps of St. John Ambulance Association was held on Tuesday night, Mr D. M. Henderson presiding over an attendance of about 20. In reviewing the year’s operations, the President said the only handicap had been lack of active members, the division actually carrying on with five. During the year 148 accidents had been attended, compared with 65 the year previous. This made it difficult for those actively engaged in the work. The various classes had been well attended, and Dr D. M. Frengley had made an efficient lecturer. Mr P. J. Hunter had given a lecture on ‘ Safety First,’ while members had given lectures to the Otago Power Board staff and also the Boy Scouts. He expressed thanks to the divisional superintendent (Mr E. V. Hughes) and to others who had assisted. The balance sheet showed a credit of £5 5s sd.—The report and balance sheet were adopted. Mr Henderson was re-elected president. and the election of other officers was held oyer till , a later meeting. A welcome was 1 extended to District Officer W. D. Pirrett, 5.8., St. J.. whom he asked to present the awards won during the year. .Mr Pirrett presented the awards as follows:—Firstyear certificates: P. J. Hunter,, D. Kirby, R. Whittaker. Mrs E. P. Evans. Mrs V. M. Ogilvy, Miss M. Spence, A. W. Ogilvy, W. A. Gawn. Second year; L. Kirbv. Third year: J. L. Geddes, T. Tsukigawa, E. V. Hughes, VV. Mason. The speaker referred to the introduction of an air raid precaution service, and short addresses were given by Superintendent Wilkinson, on the actual work of the brigade in Dunedin ; Miss MacDonald, on the publicity section;; and Superintendent Westfield, on the 'social side, an invitation being extended to Balclutha ■ members to the association rooms, York Place, Dunedin. Under Superintendent Flawn, other members pi the party gave an exhibition of stretcher work, resuscitation, and roller bandaging. METHODIST 81-CENTENARY “ RALLY.” A very successful bi-centenary “ rally ” was held in the Balclutha Methodist Church last night, the building being packed. Visitors were present from various parts of South Otago, and members of other denominations Were also present. The Rev. W. H. Greenslade presided, and after the opening hymn and prayer, extended a warm welcome to all, especially those who had come from Dunedin to assist. Greetings were extended by Rev. A. L. Miller (Fresbyterian), Captain Sawyers (Salvation Army), Rev. Mr Boyd-Bell (Anglican), (Rev. Basil Metson (Trinity Church. Dunedin), Rev. H. C.tUrchard (Cargill Road), and Mr D. C. Cameron (deputyMayor of Dunedin). The main address was given by Rev. Leslie B. Neale, B.A. (Central Mission), and this was listened to with attention. Between the various addresses an augmented choir assisted with the singing of the hymns and also sang an anthem, while Mrs E. V. Hughes delighted all present with her rendering of the solo ‘ The Rugged Cross.’ Mr M'Caffrey presided at the organ, while Mr J. H. Guest was choir master and also played the accompaniment for the solo. Supper was dispensed by the ladies, and before dispersing, Mr E. J. Anderson moved a comprehensive vote of thanks, which was carried by acclamation. BALCLUTHA SCHOOL COMMITTEE. Mr H. C. Holgate presided over the monthly, meeting of the Balclutha School Committee last night. Accounts amounting to £lB Is lid were passed for payment. A letter was received from the Otago Education Board relative to school reference libraries.—The head master reported that he had received a list of books, and he and the staff were now making their selection and would forward same to the board this week.—lt was decided to rorward the £lO as promised towards the library forthwith. The head master (Mr A. Hall) reported that the school had reopened after the term holidays with a roll number of 383. Arrangements were being made for the senior pupils to visit the Dunedin Winter Show on Wednesday, June 8, and already some 80 had signified their intention of going. Miss G. Johnstone was at present relieving pending the arrival of Miss Tui Gall, who had been appointed to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss 1- Young. Milk was shortly to be supplied to pupils, and during the present term hot cocoa would be given the children during lunch hour. The electric power had been installed in the assembly room, awaiting the installation of the picture plant, and school sports were now being freely indulged in.—ln reply to a question, Mr Hall said that some 360 children were going to participate in the free milk distribution. Regarding the darkening of the assembly hall for picture showing, it was decided to hold this over meantime in view of a letter from the board that the department was going into the matter of visual training for school children. It was decided that the erection of shelving for the new library books be proceeded with at once, the chairman and secretary to arrange lor the work. . . , , Mr A. I. Miller was appointed de-puty-chairman.