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Otago Daily Times, Issue 21580, 27 February 1932, Page 17

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WAITAKI COUNTY COUNCIL The monthly meeting of the Waitaki County Council was held yesterday. Present: Mr A. M'lnnes (chairman), Crs J. Hodman, D. J. Ross, R. Dick, J. D. Rutherford, E. S. Brewster, R. B. Meek, ’ JT. M. Smith, and W. Aubrey. The chairman extended a cordial welcome to Mr Aubrey, the new member for the Ahuriri Riding, who, he said, having previous council experience, would be ■ure to be of valuable assistance. Treasury notes were received as follow; —Public Works Department, Wai-taki-Sbag Point main highway, £247 _l7s lid; preparation work for tar-sealing, £259 17s; Pukeuri-Kurow, £164, 11s lid;. South Oamaru-Waiankurua, £2l 9s; OhauLindis Pass, £189; Tunnell road, £BB 5s 7d; Virgil street, £165 5s sd; WaitakiShag Point, £285 3s lid; Herbert-Maheno, £235 8s 3d; Pukeuri-Kurow, £134 10s 3d; Waiareka-Ngapara, £266 13s 3d; Whit-stone-Five Forks, £B4 6s lid; Ohau-Lindis Pass, £169 19s 6d; goldfields revenue, £9 Os 6d; Ahuriri special loan, £l3 7s. The Waitaki Farmers’ Freezing Company advised that the council’s reduction in the annual charge to £IBO per annum for sunply of water to the Pukeuri works had been accepted with thanks—Received. Cr Brewster and the engineer were thanked for their work in this connection. The Department of Internal Affairs wrote that a request had again been made to the Oamaru Borough Council for a refund of the amount of the auctioneers’ fee paid by the National Mortgage and Agency Company.—Received. The Acting-Minister of Finance advised that he proposed to cancel the unexercised authority of £290 10s, lOd in respect to the Christchurch-Dunedin main highways loan. —Received. Advice was received that an Order-in-Council had been issued declaring the ' Waitaki County Council a leasing authority under the Public Bodies’ Leases Act, 1908.—Received. Mr G. P. Johnston (Comely Hill) requested the council to reconsider its decision to prevent the grazing of dairy cows on roads other than main roads, with someone in control, as the decision has meant the sacrificing of good cows. — Received. - • Mr A. H. M'Kinnon applied for permission to erect a cattle stop suitable for heavy traffic in place of a gate, for which permission had been given, on the main Benmore-Lake Ohau road.—Granted. The Kakanui School Committee requested, that the newly-filled-in road from the school to All. Day road be metalled, and also a strip in front of the school. — Referred to Cr Rodman and the engineer with power to act. The Unemployment Board advised that it would be considering the placing of unemployed prospecting for gold in Otago Southland in groups under practical, experienced men, and asking the council to discuss with practical, experienced men of standing, with a view to suggesting suitable and promising areas for prospecting. —The clerk reported that the conditions were too restricted, but the mining registrar (Mr F. Bird) was doing excellent work, and doing his best to assist prospectors for gold. —The letter was received, the council to assist the registrar in every way possible. A further circular letter was received from the Unemployment Board that it was the board’s intention that relief should not be granted to any unemployed worker who had" facilities for vegetable growing and failed to take advantage of them.—Received. The Unemployment Board advised that a considerable surplus of tree stocks might be available after the department’s programme was provided for, and sup-

ACTIVITIES OF THE DISTRICT.

plies would be made available to local bodies on payment of lifting, packing, and freight charges only.—Received, inquiries to be made as to suitable areas for planting. The Department of Labour, Oamaru, advised that the commissioner of Crown lands, Dunedin, had requested the Unemployment Committee to undertake the clearing of sections' 36 and 122, on the Ardgowan Settlement. The committee had approved of this work as being suitable for unemployed men, and asked the council to place unemployed workers on the clearing of the laud. —Referred to the engineer and Cr Meek for report. The Acting-Minister of Finance wrote in connection with the institution of an exchange credits pool.—Received. The Waitemata County Council wrote in connection with the declaratory judgment of the Supreme Court on the liability of county councils of the cost of removal of power poles on construction of main highways, adding that the costs of the action were .considerable- as the judgment went in favour of the Power_ Board, and requesting that, as legal advice suggested that there was an excellent prospect of success on appeal, that the council contribute towards the cost of. the action, as the matter was one of considerable importance to the Dominion as a whole. —It was decided to take no action in the matter • . . _ The North Otago Irrigation Committee requested the council to contribute towards its preliminary expenses, as an irrigation scheme, wherein the capital costs are not excessive, would be for the good' of both town and country, and would be a great boon for the district.—During a discussion on the subject, Cr Dick commented that a big scheme to irrigate only 8600 acres was ridiculous. He had not heard of any prominent farmers advocating the scheme, the advocacy of which came from the town. The only practical scheme now brought forward was the widening of the borough race.—After a ’brief discussion, the request was deferred for a month. ; , , Correspondence was received from the Main Highways Board confirming the purchase of a new power grader.—Received. Mr A. H. Chapman wrote applying for a head of water for irrigation purposes from the proposed race which would flow through his property to bring in a water supply to Kurow from the Awakino, and asking the annual charge for the privilege.—Held over meantime. , The Local Government Loans Board advised that it was necessary that an application to raise a loan for the Kurow water supply, £I2OO, be submitted to the board for consideration. —Received. Mr H. E. Cameron wrote requesting that the work of improving the road to Ben Avon be proceeded with immediately.—Held over until the councillors visit the locality. , , , ... The clerk reported that three building permits for greenhouse and sheds had been issued during February* totalling £164 10s. It was reported that several builders had not complied with the bylaws and had neglected to obtain building permits. —The clerk was empowered to take action against offenders. The appointment of Mr Peter Laughton as traffic inspector for the county was confirmed. —Cr Ross and the clerk (Mr R. K. Gardiner) were thanked by the council for their work involved in the appointment.—The chairman and Crs Meek and Ross .were appointed the executive committee to control traffic inspection. The action of the Standing Committee in accepting the tender of the New Zealand Construction, Ltd. (Dunedin), for tar-sealing the main road between Maheno and Herbert, was confirmed. Ihe action in offering to contribute half cost, £75, towards the stock bridge at the Otematakau stream, was also approved. Mr C. E. Adams (Maerewhenua) applied for a temporary deviation of the road near his claim.—Referred to the engineer and Cr M'lnnes. The next meeting was fixed for Monday, March 21. Mrs T. A. Munft) was empowered to purchase birds’ eggs on behalf of the council. ~ General accounts totalling £2681 5s Id, Papakaio water race £39 7s 4d, and special loan £52 10s, total £2773 2s sd, were passed for payment. ENGINEER’S REPORT. The engineer reported for the month as follows:—Flood damage: The heavy ram at the end of last week caused a rapid rise in all streams. There appeared to have been an exceptionally heavy fall back on the Kakanui Ranges, causing bigger floods in the Kanroo, Island Stream, Kakanui, and Waianakarua Rivers and the stream further south than Have been experienced for many years. Fortunately no great extent of damage was done, the roads being scoured out in places and fords damaged. The Incholme bridge at Gemmell’s crossing had a bit of a list down stream, but until the floods wont right down and the debris cleared away it was impossible to determine the extent of the damage. As the piles of this bridge were on the rock, it might be found necessary to build round them with concrete. Meantime the bridge was quite safe for traffic. The Maerewhenua River and the Otiake, Otekaike, and Kurow Creeks were also very high. A scour occurred at the approach to the Maerewhenua bridge at the junction Qt the north and south branches, but it was being repaired. He understood that the Kurow Creek for a short time came down its old course, and it would probably require an extension of the present groyne. He had not yet had an opportunity of examining it. He had not heard of any material damage further up country, and he considered that the county was extremely fortunate as regards damage v as compared to the inestimable benefit over the county as a whole. Moeraki Riding: A certain amount of patching would be required where the roads had been scoured out. The stone arch on Joyce s road was made unsafe for heavy traffic by the flood, and as repairs to this Bridge had been contemplated for some time he had arranged to erect a timber superstructure over the top of the arch and independent of it. The abutment piers would then be protected with concrete. The Kuri Creek broke through on the north side of the bridge, but had, been turned back into its proper course in the meantime. The upper ford was also washed out. Otepopo Riding: Advice had been received from the Highways Board that the tender of New Zealand Highways Constructors of £1625 12e had been accepted for the Maheno-Herbert tar sealing. The work would shortly be commenced. The ford on Glenbirnie Creek on Breakneck road had been washed out and would require repairing. Incholme Riding: The Kanroo River was very high, and both fords were rather badly scoured out, but would not be hard to repair. At the upper ford the river had secured further into the bank on the Incholme side, and, as the river had a big fall into that side, it would be hard to prevent further erosion, Kakanui Riding: The main road below Reidston was impassable for a couple of days, and some maintenance gravel would be required. The Kakanui Beach road was getting very bare in places, and required maintenance gravel. Waiareka Riding; No flood damage of any moment occurred in this riding. The Airedale road and the Cor-macks-Kia Ora road required maintenance gravel Papakaio Riding: There was no damage to' roads in spite of the heavy rainfall recorded, especially at Awamoko. Awamoko Riding: The new power grader had been railed from Christchurch, but was held up .for a few days owing to disorganised railway traffic. The thanks of the council were due to Mr J. G. Slater, of Duntroon, for the loan of a threehorse team free of charge. The Awamoko crossing in front of Mr A. L. Murray s residence frequently gave trouble, and it the council provided a ton of cement Mr Murray was willing to do the work and make a permanent job of it. Otekaike Riding: He had not yet had an opportunity of examining the flood damage m this riding, but it should not be extensive. Probably the top part of the Dansey’s Pass road would be scoured. Ahuriri Riding: He went over to Naseby to inspect the site of the stock bridge required over the head waters of the Otematakau Stream for Messrs Charles Tnder and party. The county engineer had kindly visited the site and prepared a plan of a suspension bridge which would meet all requirements. The cost would

be £l5O, and if this council found half-cost (£75) they considered that the balance could be found over there, the syndicate agreeing to do the packing in of material, estimated at £4O, After the matter had been considered by the Standing Committee he wired that they would find £75. It would be a charge on the whole council, and not a riding matter. The contractor was making good progress with the formation and gravelling of the new road to the Temple bridge, above Laka Ohau, —The report was adopted, the engineer being authorised to carry out urgent flood repairs. LATE MR T. A. MUNRO Fine tributes to the worth and character of the late Mr T. A. Munro were paid by councillors at the monthly meeting of the Waitaki County Council yesterday morning. The chairman (Mr A. M'lnnes) said that little they thought at last meeting that their great friend and councillor, Mr Munro, would have passed away. His death was a great shock, particularly to those who were intimate witli him. He had served a long term on the council, and his death was a great loss to the council. He took great pleasure in working for the public. He was not only a councillor, but was chairman for a term of three years, and represented the council on the District Council since the inception of the Main Highways Board. He had given very faithful service, and was respected and honoured by everyone. His absence was deeply felt. Mr M'lnnes moved that a minute of appreciation of Mr Munro’s services be recorded, and that a motion of sympathy be carried with Mrs Munro and the family. Cr J. M. Smith said it was with verydeep regret that they learned of the death of their great friend. Mr Munro had left behind a very proud record of public service. The longer one knew Mr Munro the more one valued his service and character. He was very conscientious in every matter! he took up for the public service. Cr J, D. Rutherford added his tribute to the worth of Mr Munro, whom he had always found most sympathetic and unsparing in his work for the good of the public. They deeply regretted the death of a man who had done so much for the public. Cr J. Rodman voiced his appreciation of the worth of their departed friend and colleague. All hearts were greatly grieved ou learning of Mr Munro’s death. He (Cr Rodman) had always found Mr Munro a great friend and capable adviser. AH through his experience as a public man lie always diligently sought to do ’ his duty. He had left a great behind him. The work of their late friend and esteemed colleague would always be remembered. Crs Ross, Meek, Aubrey, Dick, and Brewster also bore testimony to the worth of Mr Munro, a motion of sympathy being carried in the customary manner, the council adjourning for live minutes as a mark of respect to his memory. VACANCIES ON LOCAL BODIES The Oamaru Harbour Board advised that a vacancy had been caused on the board through the death of Mr T. A. Munro, and asking the council to appoint a member for the balance of his term of office. A similar letter was received from the Waitaki Electric Power Board and also the Waitaki Hospital Board The chairman (Mr A. M'lnnes) was appointed the council’s representative on the District Council of the Main Highways Board. Cr Brewster was appointed to the Oamaru Harbour Board, Cr Meek to the Waitaki Electric Power Board, and Mrs T. A. Munro to the Waitaki Hospital Board. KUROW WATER SUPPLY The county engineer (Mr G. L. Cuthbertson) reported to the Waitaki County Council yesterday that he had spent a good deal of time since last meeting on the Kurow water supply, and if the scheme outlined here differed somewhat from that put forward by the local committee it was only because certain engineering principles were as essential in a small scheme of this sort as in a much larger one, and because any failure or shortage of water was bomid to excite severe criticism of the designer irrespective of the fact that he was supposed to do the work with a totally inadequate sum of money. In a township like Kurow, owing chiefly to climatic conditions, a much larger quantity of water per head would be used and wasted, especially in summer, than would be the case in a larger centre. This was inevitable, regardless of rules and restrictions, and must be aljowed for in designing a successful scheme. There should be no difficulty about water, as a fairly large quantity was always running to waste in the Awakino Stream even in a dry season like the present has been, ihe Awakino has a fall of 680 feet in five miles from the Main Kurow road to the iunction of the two branches, above which the Kurow Jockey Club’s race has its intake. The intake of the council s race was governed by the position of the syphon ’under the road where it fmhed about two miles and a-half up the valley from Kurow and about 500 feet above it, and which was 100 feet above the river level at Chapman’s bridge about 30 chains further on. That necessitated going above the syphon for an intake. The present race was considerably longer than was necessary, and had such a ban intake that he would abandon it and construct a new race from a point further down and about 70 chains above the syphon. The present race could then be cleaned out and used to its termination, a distance of about a mile. As this point was over 200 feet above the reservoir site, it would be necessary to drop the water down a gully and pu* it up again at a suitable level. A new race about a mile in length would then be constructed to the reservoir site, •which was on the spur above the Domain, on tl boundary between section 1A and 2A at a height of slightly over 200 feet above the township, and about 40 chains from it. He would have preferred a site nearer the township, but there were none at a suitable height where it would be safe to build it, owing to the steep and moving nature of the hillside. Ho proposed building a 30ft x 30ft x 10ft concrete reservoir, which would hold seyeral days’ supply, and nothing smaller would be suitable owing to the risk ot water being cut off by trouble at the intake, which was bound to occur m a stream like the Awakino, where it was impossible to erect any permanent heartworks except at a prohibitive cost. From the reservoir the water would be reticulated through the township in various sized pipes. Owing to the scattered state of the houses, this would be more costly than was usually the case in more settled districts, but he had allowed in his estimate for supplying every building with water except the railway houses, as the department had intimated that, owing to having a very satisfactory scheme of its own, it is not prepared to come into the present one. As he regarded a gravitation scheme the more satisfactory as regards initial cost and upkeep, he had not gone into the question of pumping from the Waitaki River. The Awakino water being excellent for the purpose required. As regards fire prevention, he had allowed for hydrants in the main street only, as owing to the scattered nature of the houses, a good many more would be required to be effective. They could, however, be installed if required at additional cost. The council had made application to the Warden’s Court for two heads of water and a race as outlined above. Allowing for loss of water en route, this would give an ample supply. The estimated cost of the above scheme was £I9OO, out of which, at the most, £4OO would represent work for which the services of the unemployed could be utilised, leaving £ISOO to be raised by loan or otherwise, and he would suggest

that before much more time was spent on the scheme, inquiries be made in official quarters as to the likelihood of such a loan being raised, as in his opinion the chance was rather remote in the present state of the country’s finances. The above estimate was based on indenting the material from Home, which meant a saving of approximately 15 per cent. The clerk reported that the petition received from the residents was not in order, pointing out that certain signatures were not in order. A deputation consisting of Mr M'PhaiJ and Dr M'Millan waited on the Waitaki County Council yesterday morning in connection with the proposed water supply. Mr MThail thanked the councillors for receiving the deputation, especially the county engineer for his assistance. Kurow was a growing township, and a few places were served by small streams in the hills, led by pipes to the township. This supply, however, had never been good, and was gradually failing, and now did not exist. The residents had been so badly off recently that they had been carting water. A water supply would be necessary for fire fighting, and of great benefit to the health of the community. With a water supply it might be possible to install drainage in the future. Mr MThail referred to the enhancing of the appearance of the township through the planting of trees, but so far as the water supply was concerned they could not do anything themselves, and looked to the council to assist them. He hoped that some scheme would be formulated whereby they would get water into the township. Dr M'Millan stated that the Railways Department was considering a scheme for improving its water supply at Kurow, but was holding it up meantime, and if a supply were made available at Kurow the department would buy water. There were two proposals, pumping and gravitation, and residents were diffident about increasing expenditure. They wanted a water supply for £IOOO, but if it were going to cost more, then the local residents would be opposed to it. The petition signed fixed £IOOO as a maximum. During a short discussion it was pointed out that it was proposed to utilise unemployed labour for race construction. Councillors expressed themselves as sympathetic towards the Kurow residents’ re quest. The difficulty of obtaining loan money was stressed, there being no loan money available at present. The chairman thanked the engineer for the trouble he had taken in preparing his report on the project. The engineer (Mr 6. L. Cuthbertson) said that he was entirely in sympathy with tha scheme, but he pointed out that his estimate was the lowest possible, ihe Kurow Committee had made a mistake, as it should have obtained an estimate in the first place. The petition was based on £IOOO, and was now invalid. They had placed the cart before the horse. The Loans Board would scrutinise and criticise the .scheme very carefully. ilia estimate of £I9OO was the lowest with which to have a satisfactory scheme. That could not be curtailed in any way, as it was cut down to bare necessities. Cr Rodman said that from the engineer’s report it seemed the scheme was not feasible on a basis of £IOOO. He asked what would be the cost of the pumping scheme. . The engineer said the pumping scheme would be much dearer. The cost of the reservoir, reticulation, etc., would be n same in each instance, but in the gravi - tion scheme the race would be constructed bv unemployed labour, and would deliver tfe water to the reservoir for nothing, whereas with the pumping scheme involved upkeep of pumps and cost of elec tX discussion it was decided to forward the engineers report to the Kurow that the Kurow residents would be not to accept the ?ngineer s Bchcme whi h would cost the residents £ISOO, and[it was agreed to await their reply befoic pro ceeding further in the matter. BOWLING The following will represent Meadowbank against Pukeuri to-day:—Mack a , Andrew, Chappell, Blacklock; J. Robertson. Taylor, Miller, Molhson. SWIMMING The 220 Yards Championship of the Oanmrn Swimming Club resulted as folJow: —Cook 1. M. Hints 2, Miller 3, M'Laren 4. Time, 3mm 21sec. MAJESTIC PICTURES Two features will be shown at the Majestic, Theatre to-night “Skyline and “We Dine at Seven.” “Skyline is a picture of modern life, and tells the story of a young fellow who learns from his mother on her deathbed that the ■ brutal barge caplfain he has always considered his father is only his step-father. He then goes to the city and works on a skyscraper in course of construction by his real father, whom he does not know, but hates. He falls in love, and when the father reveals himself a stirring climax is reached. Thomas Meighan. Hardie Albright, and Maureen O’Sullivan play the leading roles. “We Dine at Seven’ is a British comedy of feature length. Skyline ” and “ Heroes of the Flames ’’with supports will be shown at matinee. Plans are now open for “My Wife’s'•Family, which will be screened on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday of next week, THE WEATHER The weather still remains unsettled throughout • the district, and indications are that further rain is probable. Yesterday was very changeable and a cold wind commenced to blow in the afternoon. Warm weather is to be hoped for so as to allow to progress with their harvesting operations. On Monday of this week five points of rain were registered, and on Wednesday 32 points. For the month a total of 3.56 inches has been recorded by Mr William Forrester in Oamaru. LAWN TENNIS The following are further results in connection with the Familton > Cup and Irvine Cup competitions:'—Familton Cup: Mollison beat Gallagher, 6 —l, 4 —6, 6—4; Langley v. M'Ewan, 5 —7, B—C (unfinished); Bryan beat Collis, 6—l, 6 —o; Maude v. Colin Clark, 17 —19, 6—3 (unfinished) ; Mulligan beat Graham Robertson. 6 —l, 6—l. Irvine Cup: Miss D. Miller beat Miss E. Bailde, 9—o; Miss D. Baikie beat Miss R. Robertson, 9—3. MOTOR CAR REMOVED Some time during Thursday night a motor car belonging to Mr A. M'Dnuall was removed from bis garage in Anna street by some unknown person. It is surmised that entrance was effected through the back door of the garage. The car is a fivc-seater Dodge tourer, painted green, with black mudguards, and the number on the plates is 152-909. OAMARU TERRITORIALS’ SUCCESS Seargeant-major Cockerill, of Oamarn, received advice fi’om Dunedin that B Company, Oamarn Volunteers, secured the Returned Soldiers’ Association Shield, competed for by various Otago units at present in camp at Dunedin. The shield was presented by the Dunedin branch of the Returned Soldiers’ Association for competition annually. CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOUR UNION There wore about 100 members and friends present at the inaugural meeting of the Baptist Church of the North Otago Christian Endeavour Union, comprising five societies representing the Baptist, Church of Christ, and Methodist Churches. The Rev. T. Weston occupied the chair, and inducted Mr Garfield Todd (minister of the Church of Christ), as president of the union, expressing best wishes for a happiness term of office. The president then inducted the office-bearers to office, those elected for the year being as follow:—President, Mr Garfield Todd: vicepresidents—Mr Weston. Miss J. C. Smyth, Messrs C. Sims, G. G'. Gow. and K. Grocott; secretary-treasurer. Miss M. Thomson. In an address to members, the president stressed the importance of endeavour work to the churches, and said there was reason for rejoicing in the formation of, the union. An endeavour society gave scope to its members for the fullest Christian service. There was not only benefit to the members of each par-

ticular society, but the movement tended to bring the members of the various societies into a closer fellowship. There could be no finer motto than “ For Christ and the Church.” Mr Weston delivered an address on Romans, 12:1, and the meeting was an inspiring one. _ Items given by members of the Baptist Endeavour were greatly appreciated, and the meeting was concluded with prayer by Mr Billing. WOMEN’S INSTITUTE The monthly meeting of the Windsor Park Women’s Institute was held on Thursday, when there was a largo attendance of members. Four new members were elected, and received a cordial welcome from the president. Mrs and Miss Butts gave a very interesting and instructive demonstration on making woollen rugs, members showing a keen interest in this useful craft.. Mrs Butts was warmly thanked amid acclamation for placing such information at the disposal of members. A competition for “ articles made fi-om waste ” was arranged, and on a vote being taken Mrs Forrest’s cosy was placed first, and Mrs Webster’s cushion second. Afternoon tea was served by Mesdame Goughian, Forrest, and Marshall, and a pleasant afternoon was concluded with the singing of “ Auld Lang Syne.” PERSONAL Reference was made at the Waitaki Council meeting yesterday to the loss suffered by the community through the death of Mr E. P. Lee. The chairman (Mr A. M'lnnes) paid a high tribute to Mr Lee’s worth, commenting that he was a straightforward, honourable politician, whom people found a thorough, true gentleman. The whole Dominion was the poorer for. his passing. He was respected by all members of the House. A motion of sympathy was carried with Mrs Lee in her bereavement. An enlaged photograph of the late Mr William Gardiner, Tate chairman of the Waitaki County Council, was hung in the County Chambers yesterday morning. Miss Gray, assistant clerk of the Waitaki County Council, was yesterday granted six months’ leave of absence on account of illness. Councillors paid tributes to Miss Gray’s excellent work, stating that she had been a very faithful servant to the council. A motion of sympathy was carried with Miss Gray in her illness, and the appointment of Miss Reilly to the temporary position was confirmed. Queen’s Hotel.—Mr W. Woodrope, Mr I. Lovlington (Auckland), Mr C. Peters (Christchurch), Mr J. Secular, Mr A. Ibbotson, Mr C. W. King, Mrs M. R. Stewart, Mr D. S. Stewart, Mr and Mrs H. Abbott (Dunedin). New Club Hotel. —Mr and Mrs Watson Maxwell, Mr S. Vincent, Mr E. Hartridge (Wellington), Mr A. Fitzgerald (Palmerston North), Mr J. Newsou, Mr R. A. Simpson, Mr L. C. Pearcey, Mr and Mi's J. Jack (Christchurch), Mr R. G. Ratcliff (Auckland), Mr H. E. M'Dongall, Mr H. Gittis (Dunedin), Mr J. Gray (Gore), Miss M. Gray (Mataura), Mr A. M'Dongall (Invercargill) .