CLYDE NOTES

Otago Daily Times, Issue 21389, 17 July 1931, Page 12

CLYDE NOTES

(From Our Own Correspondent.) CLYDE, July 15. THE WEATHER. Severe weather conditions were experiened last week in a series of heavy frosts and low temperature readings. Some hoar frost and ice was in evidence, and an indication of the severity may be gauged from the fact that several householders had burst pipes, while in one instance the hot water cistern collapsed. A change is now apparent, and rain is falling, , though further frosts at the moment seem likely. ~ REUNION EXECUTIVE. ■ A meeting of the reunion executive took place at the schoolhouse on Monday, and was presided over by the chairman (Mr H. E. Stevens). The secretary (Mr J. L. Davidson) reported progress in posting, circulars to old scholars whose addresses were known, but stated that considerable difficulty was being found in ascertaining the present addresses of a very large number of the older scholars. After a short discussion a small sub-committee was appointed to draw up a programme to be submitted for approval at a further meeting next week. The executive noted with pleasure the evidence of enthusiasm among old scholars and the

promise of financial, as well as moral, support. CLYDE TOWN TRUST. 1 The monthly meeting of the Clyde Town Trust was presided over by Cr A. Stevens, all members being in attendance. Mr C. J. Hanning drew attention to the condition of some. of . the seating accommodation in the hall, and it was resolved to have this overhauled without delay. The secretary intimated that, the contract for the exterior renovations had been completed by the provision of iron guards on window sills. " A small amount of correspondence having been dealt with the members went on to consider a half-yearly abstract of accounts presented by the treasurer. In order to arrive at the real position on June 3,0 an estimate of receipts and expenditure outstanding was included in the statement, after which a debit balance of £lll Os.lid was disclosed. As the year began with a deficit of £llO 10s 8d and some non-recurring expenditure had been met in the period under review the trust.considered the position satisfactory. The library income for the half year had amounted to £l4, and a discussion followed concerning a proposal for the regular supply of new literature. After consideration the matter was adjourned meantime. A letter was ordered to be sent to the Vincent County Council again complaining about wandering stock in the town, and asking for closer supervision. UNEMPLOYMENT. The Unemployment Committee communicated with the Unemployment Board urging the claims of the men who had to be passed over owing to the reduced allocations. An effort was also made to get the necessary permission to place all single men under No. 4a scheme. The board’s reply not being considered definite enough a second application was made for an allocation sufficient to enable all the, men restarting on No. 5 scheme. As a result the men are working this week. GIRL GUIDES. Parents and the committee were entertained at a social evening in the Town Hall on Tuesday, July 7, by the officers and troop of Girl Guides. Musical items were rendered. Commissioner Black, of Alexandra, who was also present, judged a table decoration competition, and awarded the prize to the Swallow Patrol. Mrs E. C. Wood, president, spoke in appreciation of the work by the Captain (Miss Wilkinson) and and to Commissioner Black for her attendance. ST, MICHAEL’S CHURCH.

The annual social held by the parishioners of St. Michael’s Church last Wednesday was a distinct success} being very largely attended. A euchre tournament was provided for the older folk, while the younger people enjoyed themselves immensely at dancing. Excellent music was provided by the Booth Orchestra. FRUITGROWERS’ ASSOCIATION.

The fourth annual meeting of , the Central Otago Fruitgrowers’ Association took place in the town' hall on Friday last., Mr J. L. Davidson presided over a good attendance.

The balance sheet showed a. turnover for the year of £1341 8s 4d, and a credit balance -of £22. In the accompanying report it was stated that the year’s operations showed a gratifying increase in turnover, and members were urged to use the association to even a greater extent. The number of cases consigned from Clyde was 61,727, being an increase of about 12,000 above the previous season; Gratitude was expressed to the railway staff, and to Mr W. R. Lloyd Williams (orchard instructor) who had given two lectures during the year, had attended the meetings and readily given advice upon matters concerning the industry. ... 4 ,.. . ; . ... .. ... The electionof officers • resulted as follows: —President, Mr J. L. Davidson; vice-president, Mr R. N. Parkin; committee —Messrs W. Annan, A, Wilson, S. A. Stevens, J. Ross, D. Gillies and E. G. Mollison; secretary, Mr T. L. Robertson; delegate to Provincial Council, Mr S. A. Stevens; auditor, Mr H. E. Stevens. A sum of £lO was voted the secretary for his services.

The Tomato Growers’ Committee sent in a report which was read and adopted. Messrs A. Wilson and T. R. Robertson were elected the members of this committee for the new year. Before the meeting closed an interesting paper on “ Irrigation and Cultivation Tests in America ” was read by Mr Lloyd Williams, who was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks. WINTER SPORTS. A bogey golf match was played last Saturday. W. A. Harlow won the men’s section with W. M. Lopdell second. Among the ladies Miss Bell was the winner, and Mrs E. W. George second. The local hockey team met Alexandra B on its own ground, and had an easy victory, the scores showing: Clyde 10, Alexandra 1. The goal scorers were Misses M. Gye, E. Saville, and F. Wood. PERSONAL. Before leaving to take up duty at the Alexandra Post Office Mr Charles James, exchange clerk, was met by the staff and presented by the postmaster (Mr A. S. Powley) on their behalf with a clock. Superintendent Eccles of the Police Department, Dunedin, was in Clyde this week on inspection duty. He and Mrs Eccles,were formerly resident here some years ago when Mr Eccles was sergeant for this district.

Mr George Martin, an old and muchrespected resident of the Omakau district, passed away last Tuesday at the Dunstan Hospital after a short illness. A prominent member of the Vincent Jockey Club for many years Mr Martin was well known and deservedly popular with all sections of the community - . The funeral, conducted by the Vicar of Dunstan (the Rev. A. B. Pywell), was largely attended.