SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 23352, 23 August 1939, Page 6

SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

[From Our Correspondent.] PERSONAL. During the week-end members of the Milton Hockey Club paid a visit to one of their members who was recently married and has taken up residence at Kaitangata, Mrs E. Hall (nee Doris Littlejohn), and presented her with a barometer, and expressed wishes for her future happiness. 'Mrs Hall was secretary and captain of the 13 team, and had done much good work for the club. Mr and Mrs D. Bringans, who, after many years’ residence at “ Corydon,” Warepa, have decided to retire from farming to live at Alexandra, were prior to their departure entertained at a farewell function in' the Warepa Hall, the esteem in which the departing ones are held being evidenced by the largo attendance. During the course of an enjoyable function Mrs Bringans was presented with a bouquet on behalf of the W.l. andP.W.M.U. ladies, also with a travelling rung, while 1 Mr Bringans received a case of pipes, and both a roll of notes. Representatives of several organisations in the district paid tribute to the services rendered by Mr and Mrs Bringans, and wished them well in their retirement. Both recipients briefly and feelingly replied, after which supper was served. Dancing, interspersed with items, formed the entertainment for the evening.

MUSIC EXAMINATIONS. Results of theory examinations hold in Balelutha in June under Trinity College of Music, London;— First Steps!—June Aiwyn Angelo 92 (honours), Marjory Lyla Thomson 89 (honours), Elizabeth Ayeril 73 (Miss H. Sinclair). Preparatory.—Christina Mary Ross 97, honours (Miss E. Aitcheson); Prances May O’Hara 97, honours; Florence Martha Maxwell 96. honours; Merle Begg 92, honours (Miss H. Sinclair) ; May Elaine Mathewson 77, pass with merit (Miss V. Crane). Junior.—Dorothy Green 98, honours (Miss E. Aitcheson); Florence May Drake 91, honours; Mabel Dagmar Rumney 81, honours (Miss H. Sinclair). Intermediate. —Phyllis May Copland 69 (Miss E. Aitcheson). BRUCE SCOTTISH SOCIETY.

The annual report, to bo presented at the first annual, meeting of the Bruce Scottish Society makes good reading, and shows that the first year of the society’s operations has been very successful. The membership totals 364 financial members, while the monthly concerts and evenings have been well attended and much enjoyed. Assistance has been given by the Dunedin Burns Club, and the Clutha and Kaitangata Scottish Societies, while local and district members have always been willing to assist. The balance sheet shows receipts to be £99 9s Id, while expenditure totalled £7l 7s 3d, leaving a credit balance of £2B Is lOd, which is considered very satisfactory in view of the heavy preliminary expenses in the way of stage, crockery, and other necessary things for the successful . conduct of the society s operations. The report concludes by asking for the loyal support of all members so that the society may continue to provide a useful service to the community. SALVATION ARMY. The Milton Corps of the Salvation Army celebrated the fifty-fifth anriiverj. gary of tho work during the week-end*; a most successful series of functions being held. On Saturday night Captain and Mrs Sawyer, of. Balclutha, conducted an old-time praise meeting, while on Sunday Envoy Brown, assisted by the South Dunedin Army Band, held sway, there being good congregations all day, and very interesting and happy meetings resulting. On Monday night a variety entertainment was given in the Coronation Hall. The Milton Pipe and Brass Bands assisted, and a very entertaining programme was presented by local artists. The evening was a splendid one, and before concluding Captain O’Keeffee expressed thanks to all who had assisted in any way in making the celebrations so successful.

miniature rifle shooting. The Balclutha M.R.C. shot the return match with Warepa, Club on Monday night, and a very interesting night’s shooting was the result. Honours were in favour of the visitors, Balclutha A having a win, the B’s a draw, while the C’s also defeated the home team. This is the first time this season that any Balclutha team has not won outright in intercluh matches. Top-scorer for the night was S. D. Macdonald (Balclutha A), with 79 off the rifle. Scores: — —A Grade.— Balclutha: R. M'Bride 75, V. Reach 73, S. Macdonald 79, C. Clode 76, R. Arbuthnott, jun., 77 ; total 380, average 76. Warepa: S. Webb 71, A. Webb 74, G, M'Quade 71, L. Christie 70, M. Cross 69; total 355, average 71. —B Grade.— Balclutha: L. Thompson 73, D. M'Feeters 72, C. o‘Hara 71, M. Anderson 78, T. Kennedy 70; total 364, average 72.8. Warepa: E. Milligan 74, E. Roberts 70, A. Gordon 68, E. Cross 79, H. Leo 73; total 364, average 72.8. —C Grade.— J. Dippie 71, R. Chalmers 73, D. Sutherland 74, E. King 69, H. Henderson 71; total 358, average 71.6. Warepa ; W. Ashley 69, A. Christie 76, R. M'Kerrow 62. W. M'Laren 73, A. Copland 70; total 350, average 70, TABLE TENNIS. This week’s matches resulted;—A grade: Railway 26, Kaitangata 13 6; Kai Ora 32, United 0; Kaitangata A a bye. B grade: Railway B 26, Eire Brigade 6; Railway A 26, Kaitangata 6; Stirling 19, United 13. C grade: Stirling 24, Bcnhar 8; Lovell’s Flat 32, Boy Scouts 0; Kaitangata 32, United 0.

With only one match to be played, the position of teams is as follows: A Grade.—Railway 35 points. United 23, Kaitangata A 18, Kia Ora 17, Kaitangata 15 9. B Grade.—Railway A 26, Stirling 24, Railway B 12, Fire Brigade 12, Kaitangata 7, United 3. C Grade.—Stirling 24, Lovells Flat 22, Kaitangata 17, United 14, Benhar 5, Boy Scouts 2.