COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22352, 28 August 1934, Page 11

COUNTRY NEWS

RANFURLY Tlio following eight players qualified fo r the Maniototo Golf Club championships:— Dr Kidd, K East. G. Gilbert, Father Hally, H. Wooding, M. Mirfin, F. Morris, L. Bell. The following is the draw for tiie first round, to be played on Saturday next: —Dr Kidd v. L. Bell, E. East v. M. Mirfin. G. Gilbert v. 11. Wooding, Father Hally v. F. Morris. The Maniototo Rugby Sub-union held a seven-a-side lournnnient on the Raufurly grounds on Saturday last. There was a poor attendance. The results are as follows:—Senior event, Ida Valley; junior, Waipiata: schoolboys, Middlemarch; bantams, Middlemai’ch; midgets, Southern. The following players have been selected to represent Manitoto County in the annual matches against Aincent at Omakau on Saturday nest: —Seniors: Backs —G. Sweeney (Becks), L. Inder, Kearney (Ranfurly). ,L. Churchill, H. M‘Skimming, Pollock, Roper (Gimnicrburn); forwards—Macdonald, Chapman (Ranfurly), Kenning. Hivett (Ida Valley), Borrie. W. M'Atamney (Gimnicrburn), Reid (Becks), Thompson (Middlemarch). Emergeucies: Backs, Aitchison (Gimmerburn). W. Becker (Ida Valley); forwards, Innes (Middlemarch), Crowle (Hyde). Juniors •—Turlow, Hamilton, Peterson. Harley (Becks). Hanrahan. Jones. Hanrahau (Ranfurly)', Blakely (Gimmerburn), Lamont, Kirby, Bryant: _ Knight, J. Crutchlev (Waipiata), Xicol (Middlemarch)., Giles (Naseby). Emergencies: Back, Leask (Becks); forward, Stewart (Waipiata).

CROMWELL The Bannockburn Rugby football team defeated Tarras by six points to five. In the B Grade competition Valley were the winners.. The M'Aughtrie Cup goes to the runners-up, and for this Alexandra, Lowburn, and Wanaka tied on points. In the first play-off on Saturday Lowburn defeated Alexandra B—nil, and will meet Wanaka. The winner of the competition fired by the Railway Rifle Club for a club trophy was W. Webb, with the highest aggregate, the same competitor also taking the gold button on the final shoot. The silver button was won by A. Hansen. Scores: — T. Olds, 75—5—80; A. Hansen, 72—8— 80; W. Webb, 79—scr—79; A. Pollock, 70-3—79; A. Key, 74—3—77; W. Vcint, 77—scr—77; R. Smith, 74—3—77; B. Spier,?, 75—1—76; S.- Hughes, 68 —8—76; J. C. Parcel!. 75 —scr —75; F. O’Neill, 70—5—75; V. Sanders, 73 —1 —74; G. Smith, 65 —9 —-74; A. Beaton; 69—4—73; W, Key, 65—7—72; G. Waller, 58—8—66. Scoutmaster B. Teague and the_ local Scouts w.ere responsible for _ staging a wonderful collection of antiques and curios, the finest of the kind ever seen in Central Otago. Many of the exhibits were over 200 years old. The scope of articles was remarkable, and they came from all parts of Otago. The display was full of interest and in all respects an education. There was a full attendance of officers and firemen at the annual meeting of the Cromwell Volunteer Fire Brigade. Superintendent J. Hosting’s report disclosed a very satisfactory state of affairs. Six calls were received during the year. Only one of these was of a serious nature, but the , brigade effected a good save. The new fire engine is practically completed and will be a very serviceable machine. Superintendent J. . Hosking was re-elected, as> also. was Deputy Superintendent and Secretary P. Hosking, who holds the dual position. Other officers are Foreman N- Campbell and, junior foreman W; Hardy. . Committee, officers und Firemen A. Scott and R. Thomas; auditor, Mr E. Jolly; handicapper, Mr, D. A. Cahill. Two-year ■ service bars were presented to the following, making the total period of service as shown:—Fireman G. Mitchell 21 years; Superintendent- J. Hosking,- 17 years; Fireman W; Gartfedge, 13 years; Fireman R. Walker, 9 years., Fireman W. M'Donald. received his three years , certificate. Ex-captain’ J. S. Varcoe’s shield for the aggregate-in competitions the year was won by Fireman W. Partridge, who also receives a gold medal from the brigade/ Other competition results were: — Stumbles and Son’s trophy, W. Partridge: Mr J. Roberts’s trophy, Fireman W. Partridge;. Mr L. J. Anderson’s trophy, Fireman W. ■ M'Donald;' Mr J. Grant’s trophy, Superintendent J. Hosking; Bowies, Ltd., trophy, Junior Foreman N. Campbell; Jolly and Son’s trophy, Fireman E. Hayes, On this occasion exCaptain J. S. Varcpe was in attendance and presented his own shield to the winner. The next conference of the Southern Districts Association is to be held at Cromwell, and’ it is hoped in the near

NORTH OTAGO FARMERS’ COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION • A : SATISFACTORY YEAR ' The thirty-third annual report of the North Otago Farmers’ Cp-pperative Association states tliat from a trading,point of view the has been the most satisfactory that the- association has experienced since 1930. The greatly-im-proved prices of wool a,nd live stock are reflected in.the improvement in the commission. earnings, While the_ increased spending power of the public has appreciably. affected the volume of business in .' all merchandise departments. . The turnover in grain and produce has. also shown a marked increase. The gross earnings for the year amounted to _ £13,090 10s 6d, and after making provision for depreciation, bad debts, .and all expenses, the net profit is £2664 5s 2d, which amount has been transferred to-the profit and loss appropriation account. The directors retiring this year are Messrs B. S. ’Brewster. 0. .Hedges. -T. Irving, S. Mollison, J. Newlands, and L. Pavletich, all of whom are eligible for re-election, and offer, themselves accordingly. Messrs D. Y. G. Smith and W. J; Davies are the retiring auditors, and offer themselves for re-election. ' GENERAL NEWS ' High. Water at Gamaru.—August 28; 5.9 a.m. and , 5.33 p.m. The.-Kakanui .Tennis : Club held a very successful euchre tournament and dance in; the Athenaeum Hall,_.at,; which ■ .there was a very good'gathering of tennis enthusiasts and. friends, despite the adverse weather conditions. The ; euchre-- prizes were won. by Mrs W. G. Wilson and ,Mr C. G. Sievwright. Messrs J. and C. Lecn supplied l excellent dance, music, - and Mr J. M. Smith, jun:, carried out the duties of MIC'. The Monte Carlo dance prizes were won. hy‘Miss G. Sidon and Mr J. Watts. 'A very enjoyable supper was served by the ladies of the Tennis Club. 8r0.j.W.. Easton presided at a meeting of the Druids’ Lodge, and presented Bro. W. A. Henderson with a past , arch diploma in recognition of his services in various offices of • the lodge. One new candidate was proposed for membership. Accounts and sick pay amounting to £l6l 10s were passed for payment. RELIEF WORKS The following work was carried out for local bodies by relief workers under No. 5 scheme during last week: —Oamaru Borough Council: Top-dressing streets and footpath formation. 18 men, wages paid £23 7s 6d; top-dressing, cleaning streets, excavating, channelling for drainage, 11 men £ll 11s 3d: stripping at, quarry, 18 men, £22 11s 3d; excavating, drainage, and levelling reserve C, 4o men, £4B 15s; gardens and reserves, 52 men, £67 15s; cleaning out water race. 4 men, £5 10s; Friendly Bay Society: Improvements at foreshore, 4 men, £4 16s 3d. Marine Parade Society: ot track, 8 men, £ll. North School Committee: Improvements at grounds, ~ men, £2 .ss. South School Committee: Improvements at grounds, 7 men. £9 10s.

future to have, a demonstration at Cromwell. Fourteen members were present at the annual meeting of the Cromwell Brass Band. The president (Mr D. A. Cahill) occupied the chair, and was re-elected president. Other officers are as follows: Conductor, Mr J. Gordon; sergeant, C. Belts; corporal, S. Bragg: lance-corporal. W. Smart; committee—all members, five to form a quorum: secretary, F. W. Partridge; auditor, Mr E. Jolly. With very limited income the band considered various ways of raising money. It was decided, during the summer months, to play lout once a month in Victoria Park. The -mining world generally is quiet. The boiler for the Bendigo Goldlight dredge was taken from the Cromwell staj tion on Friday en route to the claim. Ten to 12 tons in weight, it was loaded on la ■ truck hauled by a traction engine, _ and I bad to be taken round via Luggate bridge, ’ the bridges on the main Tarras road being ; too light for the load. It should reach ’ its claim early this week. One of the Molyneux gold dredging companies Keystone drills is now located on the second terrace back from the river, within, about half a mile'of Lowburn and_ to the west of the Cromwell-Lowburn main road.

LAWRENCE The annual Rugby football match between the West Otago and South Tuapeka Sub-unions was played on the Lawrence Recreation Ground on Saturday afternoon and resulted in a win for West Otago by II points to 3. After the game the teams were entertained at a dinner in the Commercial Hotel. The South Tuapeka Sub-union has decided to hold a seven-a-side tournament at Beaumont on. September 15. WANAKA The annual tournament of the Wanaka Golf Club was held on Friday and Saturday. A dance was held on Saturday evening, when the prizes won during the tournament were presented by the president (Mr J. Rerrow). A. Charles Begg, of the Otago Club, again won the Open Championship with an aggregate of 106 for the two rounds, A. Milne, of Otautau, being a close second with 158. The Mens Central Otago Championship was won by J. Perrow with 166, S. Jenkins -being second with 171. Mrs Paterson, of Cromwell, again won the Open and _ Central Otago Ladies’ Championships with 187, Miss Noel O’Kane, Alexandra, being second with 197. The following are the results:— Friday.—Bogey Handicap: A. Milne (8), 5 down; D. Campbell (16), 8 down. Ladies’ Bogey Handicap: Mrs Paterson (11), 3 down: Miss Noel O Kane (8), 6 down: Mrs Harris (15), 6 down. Open Handicap: S. Jenkins, 80—18—67, and D. Dickson, 97-30—67 tied for first place. The tie was decided on the medal round on Saturday, D. Dickson being the winner with a net score of 63. Ladies Open Handicap: Miss Joan pcaife, 103— 25__78; Mrs Paterson. 93 —14—79; Mies F. Perrow, 109 —28 —81. Saturday—Four-ball Bogey Handicap: T. D. and T. Anderson, 4 up; A. C. Begg and C. G. Begg, 2 up; J- Rerrow and A. Milne,' 2 up. Ladies’ Four-ball Bogey Handicap: Miss Joan Scaife.and Miss Noel O'Kane, 4 up; Mrs. Ewinjj and Miss M. Perrow, 3 up; Mrs Ceilings and Miss Habner, 3 up. Open Handicap: D.Dickson, 91—28—63; M. Thompson, 9(T-25 65; W. M. Lopdell, 80—12—' 68, 110 La Open Handicap: Mias Gordon, 112—36 76; Mrs Mann, 94—16 —78. (frophies were presented by Mr Arthur Harnett for second in the Ladies’ Central Otago Championship, and by Mr Hercules Henderson for the best score at the seventh hole. The latter event was won by W. M..Lopdell, who tied wjthJ. Perrow,. the winner being decided by lot.. Messrs Jolly Bros., and Mr J. Perrow also gave trophies tor the bogey matches. ■ , , , .. .. The Rugby football match to decide the Central Otago Sub-association’s • flag competition was played,at Pembroke on Saturday in fine weather between Cromwell and Wanaka. The local team,, wjth a.lead of two points in the competition, only required a draw to win, hut were beaten after a hard forward game. by. 5 points to 3. For Cromwell, Heggie scored a try in the first spell, which Nicholson converted. Wanaka’s try was scored by Gilford , in the second half. Mr Manchester was rofeThe Upper Clutha Defence Rifle Club fired at the last two ranges in the championship round on Saturday. The follow-

The leading scores in the club’s competition are as follows (Total 140) :—W. J. Gillespie 134, W. Gillespie 131, E. Haugh 129 A. M. Allison 129. Championship medal (Total 420),:—W. J. Gillespie 396, W. Gillespie 387, E. Haugh 383, A. M. Allison 373. Handicap medal•,(Total 420): W. Gillespie 411, ,W. J. Gillespie 405, A. M. Allison 405, E. Haugh 401. Handicap aggregate cup (total 280): —W. Gillespie 278, A. M. Allison 278, E. Haugh 277, W. J. Gillespie 277.' MIDDLEMARCH A meeting of those interested'in the work of the, Plunket Society and anxious to retain the services of the district nurse was convened in the Louisa Roberts Hospital for the purpose of considering a scheme whereby the necessary funds could be raised. After full consideration of the various suggestions brought forward it -was agreed .that a flower show be held during the month of February, 1935. With this object in view definite arrangements were, made and a complete schedule of prizes was drawn up. The following officers were elected-Patron, Mr T. W. Wise; president, Mr K. Burns; secretary, Mr _F. Thompson; treasurer,-Mr J. Slater; .vicepresidents— MeSerk, W. G. , Thompson, Downs Roberts, H. Kinsman,, F. G. Glover. W. Moyniban, A. CarrutUers, T. Carruthers, Dr Stronach, A. M'Kinnon, and J. Elliot. This wi11... be- the,l first flower show held in the district, and hopes are being expressed that-it might lead to the establishment of a horticultural society.

ing. are the scores:— 400 yds. 500 yds. W. J. Gillespie ... 35 32 C. Templeton .. ... .. D. Morris v.; 35 29 30 . A. Sherwin •V 35 34 W. Gillespie .. .. .. 34 28 G. Smith E. A., K. Carson .. 33 33 A. M. Allison 32 35 E. Haugh • • . .. 32 35 J. Byers .. .... .. .. 30 26, S. Smith .. ' .. 30 30. 30 T. Maimix ...... .; . .. 29 28 F. Oakden ...... .. , .. 20 28 ■