WAIKOUAITI NOTES.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20281, 14 December 1927, Page 6

WAIKOUAITI NOTES.

(From Oft Own Correspondent.) WAIKOUAITI, December 13. THE WEATHER. After a spell of summer, the weather has again become somewhat unsettled. Last week was a fine one for sheating, and good progress was made, bqt heavy rain set in early on Monday morning, and the sheep will now take a day or two to dry. With the warm spell there has been a great growth, and the country is looking splendid. There is now an abundance of feed, and the season promises to be a very successful one for the dairy farmer. KARITANE REGATTA. At a meeting held at Karitane last week it was decided to hold the regatta at the end of this month. Strong support has been promised by the various rowing clubs, and everything points to the function being as successful as in the past. An interesting feature will be a race for speed boats, which will be something of a novelty here, and should provide some thrills for the spectators. The Railway Department has agreed to run a special train from Dunedin, and, given a fine day, there is no doubt but that there will be a very large attendance. The following office-bearers have been elected; —President, Mr A. W. Douglass; chairman of committee, Mr J Heath, committee —Messrs T. Apes, D. Baillie, T. Jenkins, C. Johnson, A. W. Murphy, W. Pile, Robertson, L. Snook, and L. Wilson; secretary, Mr A. H. Breraner; auditor, Mr A. W. Murphy. The New Zealand Amateur Rowing Association will be represented by Mr E. V. Fairbairn, who will also act as starter. Umpire, Mr W. J. Wilson; judges—Messrs W. Morgan, J. Morgan, W. Glengarry, and H. Campbell. RACECOURSE. A lot of work has been carried out by the Racing Club lately. The course itself bos been top-dressed and rolled, and is in splendid condition. The totalisator house has been altered for the convenience of investors, and half a dozen more looseboxes are to be erected. The area for parking cars has been considerably enlarged, and everything possible is being done for the comfort and convenience of tho club’s patrons. SALE OF WORK. A very successful sale of work, in aid of the Anglican Church funds, was held in St. John’s Schoolroom last Wednesday afternoon. The sale was opened by Mr J. Preston; and in a very short time practically everything was disposed of, the funds of the church benefiting to the extent of some £2G. SCHOOL GARDENS. Three years ago the Waikouaiti branch of the Farmers' Union presented a cup for competition among the schools in the district. Mr Skene very kindly consented to act as judge, and yesterday he carried out his inspection for this season’s award, and allotted the following points (maximum 50) :—Seacliff 47, Evansdtale 41, Karitane 35, Waikouaiti 33. As Seacliff has already won the cup twice, its success this year wins it outright. One pleasing feature of the inspection was that in every case the maximum number of points was awarded for “ General Tidiness and Effect.” In addition to the cup, prizes have been awarded for the best individual plots, the following being this year’s winners:— Seacliff: First prize, Douglas Ireland and Walter Singleton; second prize, Jack Hughes and lan Stewart. Evansdale: First prize, Dave Ferguson; second prize, Ray Tyrie. Karitane (flowers) : First prize, Alice Pile and Isabel Sutherland; second prize, Mary M’Cosh and Kitty Parata; vegetables, first prize, Allan White, George Wilson, and Jackie Brogan; second prize, Albert Olsen, Roland Apes, ami Edward Reid. Waikouaiti: First prize, Alec. Heckler and Frank Ollernshaw; second prize, Graham White and L. Thompson. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. Practically all available accommodation has been booked up for the holidays, and from all appearances it is going to be a record season for visitors. Instead of keeping the usual Wednesday half-holiday the shopkeepers have agreed to keep open on the afternoons and evenings of December 24 and 31. WAIKOUAITI RIFLE CLUB. The final shoot for tho Templeton trophy was held by the Waikouaiti Rifle Club last Saturday, when a tricky wind made shooting difficult. The following are the totals, including handicaps, of tho best two scores out of three: —John Maxwell, son,, 60 and 58; J. Jones, 60 and 56; James Maxwell, 59 and 55.