NASEBY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20039, 4 March 1927, Page 6

NASEBY.

'From Otje Own Coeeebpondent-) NASEBY, March 3. WELFARE LEAGUE. Tbo annual meeting of the Naseby Welfare League was held on Saturday last, the president (Mr R. F. Inder) occupying the chair. There was a good attendance. The annual report showed that much good work had boon accomplished, justifying the existence of the league in the interests of the borough and surrounding district. It was difficult, said the President, to understand the opposition of a few, when the league’s sole aim was to advance the general welfare of. the town and district; but. no doubt, time would prove that the oppositionists’ views wore narrow. During the roar the league’s executive had made representations against the closing of the Forestry Department’s nursery, and in this the Farmers’ Union. County Council, and Borough Council had supported it, with the result that the work was maintained. The Prime Minister, the Minister of Agriculture, and the Minister of Lands had visited the nursery at the league’s request when they were in the district, and had seen for themselves the fcohd work being done. It is understood that the work will be proceeded with in Spec Gully reserve, instead of being abandoned. Electric light had been considered, and negotiations with the Power Board were proceeding. Whilst the executive had met with many obstacles, it was hoped to overcome these. Matters were in nbeyanew until the return of the board’s engineermanager. The balance sheet showed a good credit balance in hand. The president (Mr R. F. Inder), (he vicepresident (Mr A, E. Brown), and the secretary (Mr T. Flynn) were unanimously re-elected. The meeting expressed regret that firmer action had not been taken in dealing with the cattle nuisance in the borough. Whilst (he league endeavoured to bring the borough to the forefront, the rattle conditions lately had been all against this, and unless some effort were made to abate the nuisance the league’s efforts to give the town publicity as a health resort, were being counteracted by such unfavourable conditions.—lt was decided to write to the Borough Council asking it, to take definite action and prosecute owners who disregarded the by-law AN INQUISITIVE COW. An amusing incident was witnessed a few days ago, when a cow wag observed to giv* careful study to the local fruit and greengrocer’s shop. After intently studying the outside, the animal coolly ‘ walked inside whilst the owner was absent, but after a gentle persuasion backed out without doing any damage. CRICKET. Although late in the season, interest m cricket was revived on Saturday last, when a match was played between Naseby and Wedderburn. Naseby proved winners by two wickets. During the afternoon tea was provided in the adjacent band room for players. GENERAL. The weather has been varied of late. Last Sunday heavy rain was experienced, causing a few freshes in creeks, but no material damage has been reported. Glorious weather has been experienced since. Harvesting in the district is proceeding apace, and excellent crops are reported on all hands. Mining also seems to be reviving, and several new claims are being pegged out. ROYAL VISIT. The arrangements for the Royal reception at Raufurly have been practically completed. A dais will be erected outside the railway station, on which the county council and other public bodies will be represented. School children from Hindon to Lauder will be assembled, and some 400 will be gathered around the dais to show that their loyalty is equal to that of those in any other part of the Dominion. In the afternoon, after the Royal reception at 12.45 o’clock, the Maniototo School Sports Association will hold its annual sports for school children. The Maniototo and Naseby brass bands will be combined for the Royal visit, and the Maniototo Mounted Rifles will provide a Guard of Honour. The Wiapiata Girl Guides are also to be rcprescutcd.on the occasion. VICE-REGAL VISIT. Their Excellencies the Governor-Gene-ral and Lady Alice Fcrgusson are due to arrive on Thursday, March 24, and will visit the county districts on the two following days. It is hoped to extend the tour as far as Lauder, Ophir, St. Bathans, and include a visit to the Waipiata Sanatorium and the Patearoa dog trials. During the same week the Maniototo County jubilee celebrations will be held, and nis Excellency has agreed to attend this event. A programme has been dratted by the county council's Finance Committee, and altogether a big week seems to be promised. If the present glorious weather prevails for the Royal and Viceregal visits Maniototo will experience an eventful week. In addition to the county banquet, the Farmers’ Union and the A. and P. Society arc to be invited to arrange a banquet jointly. PERSONAL. Mr and Mrs E. Morgan, of St. Bathans, left on a visit to Christchurch on Sunday last. Mr Morgan is attending the Hospital Boards’ Conference with Mr James Ritchie, of Vincent Hospital Board, who is representing the Waipiata Sanatorium Committee. Mr P. Aitken, of Pareau, ,s also at Christchurch for the conference, representing the Maniototo Hospital Board. Regret was felt in the district last week when it became known that Mr R. L. Geddes had passed away. The funeral was held on Wednesday, the first portion of the service being held in St. George’s Church. There was a large attendance of residents, who followed the remains to the cemetery to pay their last respects to an esteemed friend.