SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 23492, 5 February 1940, Page 12

SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

[From Ocr Correspondent] COUNTRY BAKERS CONFER. The annual meeting of the South Island Country Bakers' Association was held at Balclutha on Saturday evening, Mr J. F. Frew (Mosgiel) presiding over an attendance of about 24 bakers, representative of the districts between Otautau and Waimate. The election of office-bearers for the ensuing year resulted: President, Mr J. F, Frew (re-elected); vice-presi-dents, Messrs G. Fincham (Balclutha), Aitken (Portobello) ; secretary, Mr S. de Grut (Wainrate) re-elected. The election of executive committee was held over till later. Matters in connection with the petrol restrictions and how they affect country bakers were discussed, several suggestions being made as to the eliminating of unnecessary running. The matter of representation on the New Zealand Master Bakers’ Association was also discussed at length, and several matters to be brought up at the annual conference next mouth came up for discussion. BOWLING. The Balclutha Club had a double fixture on the home green on Saturday, when it met Milton and Warcpa. In the former game Clutha was defeated by 111 points to 77, while in the latter it came out on top by 58 points to 22. Scores (Balclutha names first) : Versus Milton.—L. Edwards 20, J. Cuff 17; L. M'Donald 13, P. Davanney 16; A. Hayward 21, R. M. Rutherford 21; J. M'Namara 16, J. Campbell 20; W. Mathewson 7, T. L. Floyd 37. Versus Warepa.—A. Botting 24, Stewart 14; J. Johnston 34, J. Russell 8. Kaitangata played a four-rink match with Stirling on the Stirling green, the result being a win for the home team by 87 points to 63, all four rinks registering a win. Scores (Stirling names first): —J. Walls, jun., A. Barron, H. Little, J. Walls, sen; 17, v. J. O’Fee. J. Law, A. Thomson, W. Neil 16; D. Inglis, H. Barnett, B. Harraway, L. Duncan 21, v. J. Crook, J. M'Anley, W. Park, C. PennelM3; J. Peake, F. Barnett, W. Baird. R. Cessford 29, v. L. Gardner, T. Crook, B. Carson, J. Haig 19; A. Anderson, E. Reid, T. Inglis, T. Duncan 20, v. J. Prescott, E. H. Mackie, D. Anderson, P. Prescott 15. There will be no interclub games next Saturday owing to the South Otago rink tournament, which will be played at Milton, Kaitangata, Stirling, and Balclutha greens, with the finals on Kaitangata green. Given fine weather, a good day’s sport should be enjoyed, as all greens are in good order at present. STATISTICAL. Vital statistics for Kaitangata _ for January:—Births 5, deaths 0. marriage 1. ‘ Owaka vital statistics (last year’s in parentheses): Births 3 (6), deaths _ 2 (1), marriages 1 (1). Rainfall; Rain fell on 11 days, the total_ fall being 4.91 in, compared with 7.04 in for January, 1939. SWIMMING. Results of Balclutha Club’s weekly competitions.—looyds free stylo handicap: Miss N. Sirett 1, Miss J. Dow 2. 75yds breast stroke handicap: Miss E. Dow 1, W. Stewart 2. 66 2-3yds back stroke handicap: Miss E. Dow 1. 66 2-3yds free style handicap: Miss M. Sirett 1, Max Cunliffe 2. 33 l-3yds free style handicap : R. M'Bride 1, Miss F. O’Hara 2, V. Tie 3. Points in handicap events to date are: 100yds free style—A. M'Leod 6, G. Bell 4, Miss J. Dow 4, Miss N. Sirett 4, R. Wvber 3, L. Petrie 1. 33 l-3yds—R. M'Bride 10, V. Tie 7. Miss F. O’Hara 5, Miss A. Dryden and L. Tie 1 each. 66 2-3yds back stroke— Miss E. Dow 9, Miss P. Middleditch 5, G. Laing 2. 75yds back_ stroke— Miss E. Dow 11, Miss P. Middleditch 4. W. Stewart 3, R, Arhnthnott and Miss P. Shepherd 2 points each., 66 2-3yds free style—Miss M. Sirett 7, N. Tsukigawa 3. A. M'Farlano and M. Cimliffe 2 points each. Chamnionshiip Events.—22oyds senior men’s free stvle: Gi Laing 1. A. M'Leod 2. Times. 3min_ 33 3-s,sec. 3min 35 3-ssco. 220vds intermediate bovs’ free style: R. Wyher 1, W. Stewart 2. Times. smin 1 2-ssec, smin 21 1 -ssec. 220vds intermediate girls’ free style: Phvllis Middleditch 1. Jean Dow 2. Elspeth Dow 3. Times, 3min 50 l-sscc, 3min 57 l-ssec. 4min 32 3-sscc. PERSONAL. Constable W. S. Boyle, with Mrs Boyle, and family, returned to, Balclutha on Thursday after a three weeks’ motoring tour of the West Coast, Nelson. and Marjhorough Sounds. Mr and Mrs D. Hastings have returned from a holiday spent in Christchurch and Akaroa. Mr and Mrs T. M. Thompson, with their daughter, have returned to Balclutha after a visit to Australia. Miss Joyce Cooper, who last year was on the staff of the Owaka D.H. School, has been appointed to the Tahakopa School. Mr and Mrs J. Searle, who have been resident in Owaka for many years, loft for Dunedin last week. Mr Searle having purchased a business there. SOUTH OTAGO FREEZER PICNIC. The annual picnic under the auspices of the South Otago freezing works employees was held at Pounawea on Saturday. Heavy rain during the night and a threatening morning no doubt prevented many from patronising the function, and only 100 took the special train from Balclutha. On arrival at Owaka motor lorries conveyed the picnickers to Pounawea, where the committee had the use of the big dining room in the Convention buildings. Here dinner and afternoon tea were partaken of in comfort. The clay turned out fairly good; there was a strong wind, but only a couple of showers, and an interesting sports programme was gone through on the foreshore. There were some excellent finishes, reflecting credit on the handicappers. There were prizes galore, and an abundance of toys/ sweets, and fruit for the children. A number indulged in boating or went for a spin in the motor launch, while others tried their luck with the nets. Altogether the outing was a very enjoyable one, and before leaving for home Mr G. M'Kay thanked all who had helped to make the gathering such a success. The committee responsible for the excellent organisation was Messrs G. H. M'Kay (chairman'), G. Garside (secretary), W. Knight, R. Davey, W. Crook, I). Campbell, W. Miller, T. King, R. Edinger. and J. Lawrence. The Balclutha Brass Band under Conductor J. El, Wells, was in attendance, , and groatlv enlivened proceedings throughout the dav with their playing. The results of the sports were: — Girls, 10 to 12. —Elsie Edinger 1, Betty Farquharson 2. Ruth Garside 3. Boys’— Alistcr Buchanan 1. Stuart Cross 2. Lindsay Buchanan 3. Girls. 9 and under.—Eileen Hewson 1. May Buchanan 2. Claire Edinger 3. Bovs —Stuart Cross 1. Frank Tomlin 2. Willie Cross 3. Girls. 10 to 12.—Elsie Edinger I, May Buchanan 2, Eileen Hewson 3.

Boys—Gordon Miller 1, lan Miller 2, Stewart Miller 3. Girls, 12 to 14.—First heat: Eileen Hewson 1. Patricia Callanan 2. Second heat: Joyce Callanan 1, Mavis Buckley 2. Final: J. Callanan 1, E. Hewson 2, P. Callanan 3. Boys—First heat: G. Miller, W. Cross, and 11. Willocks (dead heat) 1. Second heat: R. Murray 1, P. Buchan 2. Final: Murray 1, Buchan 2. Miller 3. Tiny Tots. —Ethel Farquharson 1, Jeanette M'Kcnzie 2, Murray Holland 3. Vouug Ladies.—Joyce Callanan 1, Mavis Buckley 2, Edna Ramsay 3. Youths.—W. Stewart 1, A. Buchanan 2, E. Scully 3. Ladies (Open).—First heat: Mrs C. Garside and Mrs Farquharson (equal) 1. Second heat: Miss C. Barron 1, Miss Vida Murray 2. Final: Miss Murray 1, Mrs Garside 2, Mrs Farquharson 3. ■ Men.—First heat: E. Hurring 1, H. Ludlow 2. Second heat: J. King 1, W. Sutherland 2. Third heat: M. Anderson 1, W. Murdoch 2. Final: Murdoch 1, Ludlow 2, Sutherland 3. Married Ladies.—First heat: Mrs D. Edinger 1, Mrs D. Buchanan 2. Second heat: Mrs R. Davey 1, Mrs R. Blair 2. Final: Mrs Blair 1, Mrs Edinger 2, Mrs Buchanan 3. Married Mon. —First heat: R. Davey 1, R. Edinger 2. Second heat; L.

Scott 1, W. Crook 2. Third heat: 11. King 1, E. MTntosh 2. Final: MTntosh 1, Crook 2, King 3. Old Buffers.—J. Crook 1, G. Houliston 2, G. H. M'Kay 3. Band Boys.—F. Bain 1, P. Dcaker 2, E. Hurring 3. Committeemen’s Wives.—Mrs Garside 1, Mrs Davey 2, Mrs Edinger 3. Lady Visitors.—Miss M. M'lntosh 1, Miss V. Murray 2, Mrs M. 1. Hawley Married Ladies’ Consolation.—Mrs W. Knight 1, Mrs B. Miller 2, Mrs W. Cross 3. Committeemen.—J. Lawrence 1, C. Garside 2, W. Knight 3. Freezer Handicap.—First heat: E. Scully and B. Ludlow (equal) 1. Second heat: J. King 1, T. King 2. Third heat: M. Anderson 1, G. Willocks 2. Fourth heat: E. M'lntosh 1, J. King 2. Final: E. M'lntosh 1, J. King 2, E. Scully and B. Ludlow (equal) 3. Men’s Wheelbarrow Race.—A. Callanan and A. Buchan I, J. M'Laren and L. Cunningham 2, R. Petrie and 11. Melvin 3. Ladies Three-legged Race.—First boat: Mrs Garside and Mrs Davey 1, Mrs Cross and Mrs B. Miller 2. Second heat: Misses D. Davey and J. Callanan 1. Final; Misses Davey and Callanan 1, Mesdames Cross and Miller 2. Old Ladies’ Draw.—Mrs J. Ward 1, Mrs J. G. King 2, Mrs W. Willocks 3. Ladies’ All-comers.—Mrs R. Blair 3, .Mrs R. Davey 2. Men’s Three-legged Race.—First heat: G. Willocks and R. King 1, E. MTntosh and J. Teller 2. Second heat: R, Petrie and R. Melvin 1, E. Hurring and L. Scott 2. Third heat: W. Murdoch and J. Littlejohn 1, P. Deaker and M. Anderson 2. Final: Melvin and Petrie 1, Willocks and King 2. Men’s Consolation.—R. Davey 1, M Anderson 2. Skipping Competition.—M. Buchanan I, 11. Rix 2, E. Ramsav 3, E. Edinger 4. —Competitions.—■ Lucky Number.—Miss Vida Murray. Largest Family.—Mrs Mackie (12). Doll’s Name.—Mrs M. I. Hawley. Stepping Distance.—ll. W. Culbert, 16yds Ift lljin (exact distance, 16yds Ift 9Jiu). CRICKET. —Roslyn v. Balclutha Railway.— This match, played at Balclutha, resulted in a win for the local eleven by 30 runs. Batting first, Roslyn made 134. Jaffray was top scorer with 27, including two 4’s. Others who batted well were Burke 23 (a 6 and a 4), Stewart 21 (a 4), Watt 18 and Clarke 14. (Bowling for Railway, Fogarty took two wickets for 10 runs, Buckley one for 3, Ramage two for 35, Marslin two for 18, and M'Millan two for 17. Railway made 164. iR. Buckley topped the score with 37, two 6’s being included. Others to reach double figures were: E. Reid 31 (a 6 and four 4’s), T. Hight 17 (a 6 and » 4), M'Millan 20, Marslin 15, Sloan 14, and M'Gregor 13. Burke had the best howling average for Roslyn, taking two wickets for 2 runs. Clarke took three for 60, Anthony two for 20, Jaffrav two for 20, Stewart one Cor 32.