SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

Evening Star, Issue 23560, 26 April 1940, Page 2

SOUTH OTAGO NOTES

[From Ocr Correspondent] PERSONAL. At this week's meeting of the Toko. D.H. School Committee the appointment of Mr Clarence A. Young to the position of rector, vice Mr J. MTntyre, who goes to High School, Dunedin, was confirmed. Mr Young is at present head master at Waikiwi, _ Southland, and prjor to that had considerable experience in Hawke’s Bay and Canterbury. At the last meeting of the South Otago High School Board of Governors the resignation of Mrs A. E. Bussell,' who is taking up residence in Dunedin, was received • with regret. • ANZAC OBSERVANCE. Beautiful weather prevailed yesterday for the observance of Anzac Day throughout this district. At Milton there was a parade of returned soldiers, Territorials, and other organisations, beaded by the local bands.' En route to the hall a halt was made at the soldiers’ monument, where official and private wreaths were placed. There was a large gathering at the hall, where the president of Bruce R.S.A. (Mr P, J. M’Guire) presided. Appropriate hymns were sung, and Captain £. Thomas (Salvation Army) led in prayer and read the lowon. Mr G. H Clark rendered a solo, and the brass band played a selection during the collection. The address was given by Mr J. L. Calder (Dunedin), who spoke oh the exploits of the New Zealanders in the various spheres of action in the last war. He concluded by making an appeal for recruits fee the present crisis. The ‘Last Post’ and ‘ Reveille were sounded hv Bandsman VV. Kent, and the,service, concluded with the Benediction and the National Anthem. In the morning several members of the Bruce R.S.A. journeyed; to Dunedin to taka part in the dawn service there. On their return to Milton. they and others visited Fairfax Cemetery, where “ crosses of remembrance ” were placed on the graves of ex-eoldiers and the . ‘ Last Post ’ Was sounded. At Balclutha a large attendance at the service in the Britannia The-, atre. Prior to the service a parade marched from the borough council chambers, ■ headed by the Pipe Band. .Returned soldiers to the number of over 70 took part, as also did -Territorials, Boy Scouts, and Girl Guides. The Rev. O. T. Baragwanath presided, and. associated with; him were the, mayor (Mr J. H. Stevenson),' Major F. Waite, Major Robertson., Rev. R. E, Fordj rce, and Captain Jackson, The principal address was given by Major Rob-’ ertson, who spoke pit experiences with 3 the] Camel Corps, in tbp. Jast war.i . Me. eluded by nialdng an, appeal for recruits. The Rev. Mr Fordyce and Captain Jackeob took part in the service; and the Balclutha Brass Band, under Conductor J] Wells, . led the singing. A collection taken up added £lO 7s 5d to the Poppy Day funds. After the service the parade marched to the soldiers’ monument, where several' wreaths were placed. Mr C. Bowie played the * Last Post,’ and the pipe band a lament;, At a short function held later Major Waite proposed a vote of thanks to Major Robertson, the bands, and all who had helped to make the day a success. Tn the morning the Balclutha Pipe Band and returned soldiers from Balclutha went to Owaka to assist in the service there. The parade comprised a large number of returned men. Boy Scouts, and Girl Guides. Wreaths were placed on the memorial, and Major Robertson gave the address. Mr C. Bowie played the ‘ Last Post ’ and * Reveille.’ Mr C. North presided over the gathering at Clinton. Mr J. Roy, M.P., was in charge of the parade of returned, men, Bov Scouts, Girl. Guides, lodges, and school children. The combined, choirs lad the Ringing, and the Rev. ‘John Cowley (Ngapura) delivered an impressive address. The Rev. Mr Wood (Gore) assisted at the service. .CLUTHA R.S.A. The annual meeting of the Clutha district R.S.A. was held on Wednesday night, when Major Fred. Waite, D. 5.0., M.L.C., presided over a very good attendance. . The annual report showed that eight new. members had been elected during the year and the roll stood at 122. An appeal was made to all returned men to join up. Much good had been accomplished in giving as-, sistance during the year, over £4O being expended. A resume of the “Poppy Day ” efforts over a period of years showed that in 1934 the amount collected had been £37 6s. while last year it was £95 11s 4d. and it was expected to equal this total this’ vear. The general fund had a credit of £B2 15s Id. , In moving the adoption of the report and balance sheet, the Chairman paid a tribute to the work of the secretary (Mr T. D. Pearson). . Mr Holgate seconded the, motion. Mr .M. Campbell, in speaking bn' the matter .of securing more members, said that •if all the piresent members would_ wear their badges it would be an incentive to others to join up. The motion was carried. ■ ■ The election of officers resulted in all last year’s officials being unanimously, elected—namely: President, Major Waite; vice-president, Mr H. Holgate; Messrs A. Maxwell, G. M‘Kay, T. Maker, N. Bell. R. Chalmers; auditor, - Mr N. 8011. . . , At the conclusion of the meeting a social was held, items being given by ■ the Balclutha Brass Band (under Conductor -J. Wells). Messrs Arthur Lungley. B; M Jterrow, and N. Bell.

BALCLUTHA MAGISTRATE’S COURT. The monthly sitting of t}*e above waa held on Wednesday, Mr H. J- Dixon, S.U.. Pl John Weir. Balchitha, was charged with driving a car on the Bal-olutha-Kaitangata road in * might have been dangerous to the public. —Hr E. E. Grigor, for defendant, pleaded guilty.—Constable W. S. Boyle said that on March 15 defendant and two companions were travelling to Kaitangata m a car, and at the flood-bank at the defendant tried to pass another car and collided with a car coming in the opposite direction. Defendant and his compamons were all iniured particu. larlv so —Mr Grigor said defendant had already suffered considerably, and he was convicted and ordered to pay 10s< cost*. . For hot having _a warrant of fitness William Hurting (Puerua) was fined 10», with IZs costs. ...... . For exceeding the speed limit in a heavy lorry H. E. Sheppard (Dunedin) was fined 40s with 17s costs. ■ ■ - Septimus Edgar, Williams (Kaitahgata) was proceeded against by his wife for maintenance for herself and five infant children. —Mr Macdonald, for complainant, said that where the husband had disappeared, as he had, in this case the court had power to make an order —Order made for £2 10s a week, with solicitor’s fee, £2 2s. .■. Judgment was given for plaintiffs in the following civil cases;—Clutha County Coun-

cil v. Robert C. Faddes, £3 8* Bd, with 27s 6d coats; New Zealand Hosiery Company* Wellington, v. J. P. Boyd (Stirling), £l4 is* 3d,. on - a judgment summons.—Order l made for payment; with 21s costs, in default ' 14 days’Dunedin gaol. Alexander Charles Dick (Kaitangata) was charged with delivering to one. William Gadsby (Kaitangata). a package containing wine, the package baring no statement on the outside that it; contained liquor. > Da* fendant was also i charged with keeping liquor for sale.—Constable Boyle prosecuted, and Mr R. E. Grigor appeared for defendant.—Constable Boyle said defendant had done no work for 18 months. On March 83 a resident of Kaitangata was found drunk with two bottles of wine in-bis possession. Witness raided defendant’s place and found 11 bottles, a 36-gallon keg full of wine, and * another ;keg half-full. Constable Watts ■ gave evidence to the effect that a considerable quantity of wine, brewed and in eourss of brewing, had been found, also 300 to 800 empty beer bottles. An analysis of the win* showed that it contained 13.23 to 25.43 proof spirit.—Defendant said he had given ths man the two bottles of wine to get rid of him. He never sold the wine he madis The bottles- contained elderberry an* parsnip wine, and be was also experimenting with potato wine. After hearing legal argument His. Worship convicted on - tbs charge of keeping liquor for sale. It was evident defendant was making a fair quantity of wine, and there was a temptatum to sell. He would be convicted and ones £5, with 10s costs. The first charge was then withdrawn by the police. An order was made for the confiscation of the liquor seised. TABLE TENNII. Results of this week’s matches >-4 grade: Football A 23, Railway B 11; Kaitangata 25. Football ’ B 9; Railway, f » byeT B grade: Bcnhar 21. Fire Bngad 3; Stirling 18, ‘Methodist 16; Railway .at Kaitangata by default; P. and T. • 0 grade:- Railway 20, Boy Scouts 141 Lovell’s Flat 18, Football 16; Benhar 2Qr Methodist 14.