LAWRENCE NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 23444, 8 December 1939, Page 2

LAWRENCE NOTES

[From Opr Correspondent]

Depreciation by deer in the area near the Blue Mountains in the Tuapeka West and Clydevale districts is causing concern to farmers. One farmer stated that, in his opinion, stalkers now seem to be shooting only those animals with worthwhile heads, and leaving the others to multiply unchecked, and continue their attacks on turnips and young oats in particular. No bounty is now paid for tails of deer, whereas up to some time ago a shilling was paid for every one delivered. The fact that the sum of £172 was held by the Lawrence Borough Council in a special account for the one-time Lawrence Band! was mentioned at a meeting of Swimming Club representatives and the Lawrence Borough Council. The mayor (Mr 11, P. Batchelor) remarked that apparently no one could obtain use of the money, and he emphasised the need of a properly constituted and permanent body having full control of local funds and properties. At a meeting of the Lawrence Drama Circle it was decided to form a club to be called the Lawrence Drama Club. Mrs Hickman was appointed chairwoman, and Mr J. E. Templer secretary and treasurer. _ It was decided to call a general meeting in March. SWIMMING CLUB; The annual meeting of the Lawrence Amateur Swimming Club was presided over by the vice-president (Mr F. J. Gray), who, m moving the adoption of tho report and balance sheet, complimented the club on its year’s record. The election of officers resulted ' — President, Mr E. M. Stevens; patron, Mr J. B. M'Kinlay; vice-presidents— Messrs Q. G. Christophers, F. J. Gray, and G. Weston; club captain (men’s), Mr 11. G Cotton ; club captain twomen’s),■ Miss G. Christophers; auditor, Mr Godfrey Weston; representative to Otago Centre, Mr W. A. Jenkins; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. Colgan; committee —Messrs C. M. Jackman, E. J. Weatherall, J. E. Templer. Miss I. Gunn. The arrangements for a learn to swim week in February were left to a committee consisting of the president, secretary, and vice-president, the week ending February 17 being chosen. The president and Messrs Christophers, Jackman, Weston, E. J. Weatherall, and W, Winchester, were appointed to wait on the Lawrence Borough Council to discuss tho control of the baths. It was left to the deputation to make arrangements with, the council as to the club’s contribution for the use of the baths. The fixing of subscriptions was left to tho committee. Messrs G. Weston, Templer and Christophers were deputed to Wait on the Centennial Committee to adjust matters relating to tho chib’s plans in connection with the area chosen for construction of the Centennial paddling pool.