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North Otago Times, Volume CIII, Issue 13653, 22 August 1916, Page 2

i A farewell social '.will 'be'tendered in. the Marahi Hall', at: eight o'clock tonight, to Messrs" S. Robertson;C. Grant' and A. Johnson,- who. leave .on' ( Thiirs.day with the Twentieth Reinforcements. § The Otago Rugby Football Union, at its meeting last night, decided to refer the appeal of the AthleticOluty against its suspension by the North Otago SubUnion, to a sub-committee for a report on the case/ At last night's meeting of the Oamam Borough-Council, it--was'resolved on the motion of Councillors G. L. Grenfell and A. W. Woodward .that the picture of the Otago Provincial Council presented to the borough by. Mr A. E, Atkinson, be hung in-the council chamber, From the list of names published of men proceeding to camp on Thursdav next with the local quota of'the Twentieth Reinforcements,the following are to be withdrawn: Harold E. Hodgkinson and Donald Smith/guides, and both of Hawea, which leaves the quota short now of two mounted men and'one infantryman, : T .Mr C, W, Kent,, secretary of the North Otago Patriotic Committee, has received the following message express- ' ing the gratitude of the men of the Six- ! teenth Reinforcements for the reception ; accorded them on the occasion of their • visit to Onmarn last week: "On behalf of the officers and men of the Sixteenth ' Reinforcement draft that visited vour s town recently, I desire to express ap- ' prcoiation of the splendid reception ac- ! eonleil to them and to thank the various ■ committees and the citizens generally . for tlieir'waririth of welcome—For the ' officereommamliliig.iCaptain J.L.Hasel- '' «len (signed) Percy Salmon, Lieutenant ' Adjutant." ' ! The question of the behaviour of'a ' certain section of the.audience at the ' public meeting-in the Opera House on I Friday evening, was brought up at last ' night's uiceting of the Borough Council 1 by Councillor-.Swinard, w h o suggested ' ; tliat printed, cards should be affixed to ! .the.waljs of the Opera. House, warning ' miscreants, and also that the police-be asked to assist in the preservation' of better behaviour. Councillor Swinard - stated that the unseemly behaviour was uoliccable whenever meetings were held in the Opera House, and he thought it : was time the council stepped in and asserted its authority,. Several councillors supported' the proposition, but it was finally decided to refer,the matter to the By-laws Committee for report to ' the council.

• In tlie : Athenmum Hall, Kakamii, at ; eight o'clock to-night, n farewell con- , cert and presentation will be tendered I by the Kakamii ladies' committer, to , Mr W. Innes, on the eve of his dephri ttire with the Twentieth Reinforcements, A dancewill follow at the eon- ( elusion of the concert. The committee having, charge of the i arrangements for' the 'luncheon to be tendered to the local quota for the Twentieth Reinforcements desires to intimate that members of the quota and returned soldiers may obtain their tickets for the luncheon upon application to Mr A, Gow or Mr T, Kenned}' who are acting conjointly as secretaries, His Worship the Mayor has convened , .i public meeting to be held in the Borough Council Chambers to-morrow, Wednesday evening at eight o'clock, for the purpose of reconsidering the proposed scheme for holding a fair iu order to raise funds for the British Red Cross Society, A counter-pro-posal will be made favouring a direct appeal to the public. The Awamoko Red Cross Socielylas promoted a, grand. concert, to be.held in the Public Hall 011 Thursday next, on behalf of the Society's funds. An excellent porgrainme will be eontriblted bv well-known' Oamar'u performers, an address,will'be given. bv the Eev. J. L. .Robinson, and Mr J. Q, H.'Smnpter will'conduct a* flag. sale. ' Admission will, be by silver coin, A miniature shooting match has been arranged between the Enfield and Oamam. Defence. Rifle Clubs, The match will be fired at Enfield to-morrow at 7.30 p.m. The following will represent Enfield Club: President Mahoney, VicePresidents Koppert and Meek, Riflemen Berry, Munro, MeFadgen, W, Martin, McDonald, .Roney, White, Atkinson, and Beardsmore, Emergencies: Riflemen Cox and S; Anderson, At one time, .says the Southland Times, fears were expressed that a difficulty would lie experienced in feeding off the whole of the Southland turnip crop this year. In the first place bops were exceptionally heavy, and in addition.the grass lasted well into the Winter, owing to the splendid season. It is stated now, however," that no fears need be entertained of .the whole of the turnip crop not being consumed in good time, ..nid some dealers who have made inquiries report that turnips, for feeding off are by no means easy to get. The large number"of sheep that came south from Canterbury and North Ota go undoubtedly were a factor in makin<r for the more'rapid'consumption of .the large quantities of turnips that feiye been available in Sonthland this year. ' A drive over. the.Teninka-Seadown district shows (says the Timaru Post') that a large, area of knd :is under winter-sown wheat, niost of . which, despite the vagaries of the weather,' is looking very healthy and forward. On many farms the land is being prepared for the spring crops, and so far as can be seen there will be a larger-area than was the case last year under cereals. The winter has been the best for three or,four years; the whole face of the. conn try had been jn want of a plunge bath, and it got it during the season now rapidly budding into spring, Land that'hijd been in grass was played out last year, burnt to the bare earth by the drought, and after cropping it this year with the chance of a really good season the whole countryside should greatly benefit, * A social was held on Friday evening last in the Elderslie School, "the guest of the evening being Mr Angus Martin, who is joining the Twentieth Reinforcements. During the evening Mr Jas, Freeman made a speech, in which «he "remarked on the step Mr Martin was taking, and the need for men to step into the ranks to bring the war to a. speedy and victorious, end, A silver wristlet' watch with luminous dial was handed to Mr Martin with the good wishes of his work-mates, residents of the district, and . his employer, Mr Howard also spoke, emphasising the good qualities of Mr. Martin and his unfailing, readiness tp perform any kindly service. Mr Martin feelingly replied, with. expression of thanks for the gift, which brought forth the response from the gathering | 1 For He's a Jolly Good Fellow.'' During the evening refreshments were served,' and about midnight the gathering dispersed with tli'e singing of'"Auld Lang Syne." . The committee of the North Otago Horticultural Society met last night, the President (Mr P. .Williams) presiding over a large atend'ance, The following (subject to their acceptance) were appointed judges for the forthcoming Spring Show: Decorative classes, Mrs Davis, Hampden; narcissi, hyacinths and tulips, Mr J. G, McKenz'ie; pot plants ami other classes, Mr'Jas,' Gebbie. It was mentioned that' the staging had been removed from the Drill Hair on several occasions during the absence of the caretaker and without the sanction of the Society's officials, and that some of the staging had been damaged, The president,/ secretary and Mr Deal were appointed . a sub-committee to' investigate and ' ieport on the best means 'of .preventing a recurrence of the trouble. Messrs Jones, McLaren- and Deal were appointjudge's' stewards for the Spring Snow, and to Mr Peter Williams- was delegated the duty of arranging a musical programme, The Twentieth Reinforcements luncheon committee was granted permission to use the staffing. A- hearty vote of thanks to Hie chair closed the meeting, On. Friday evening last a large number of the residents gathered in the Pukeuri hall to farewell Private Mathesoli, who was on final leave, and Mr and Mrs D. Kinross, who are leaving the district for Burnside, The first part of the evening was devoted to progressive cnclire, twenty-four tables being occupied, Miss'Begg won the ladies' first ■an'd Mrs Dnmbleton the booby, Mr Manson'talcing the men's first prize and Mr Duiilop the booby. At, the conclusion of. the euchre Mr Orbell read a telegram from Mr Wise, who was at Christelinrcli, wishing the guests good-live and good luck. On behalf of (lie residents of- Piikeuri lie presented .to Private Matheson a safety razor anil a case of pipfis, and to Mr and Mrs Kinross a silver-mounted oak trav and serviette rings suitably engraved, During the course of his remarks the chairman referred to (lie very valuable assistance rendered by both Mr and Mrs Kinross !»■ promoting the social welfare of the people, and conveyed to them the best wishes of flip residents for their future prosperity and happiness. After'supper' dancing was indulged in, Mr T. Tnoram acting as Mi',, and Mr J. BromTproviding the music,