COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22654, 20 August 1935, Page 13

COUNTRY NEWS

PALMERSTON Women’s Hockey An Otago representative hockey team travelled to Palmerston on Saturday to play the Eastern Districts representative team. Although the local team held its opponents well the visitors proved superior, and won the 'match by 4 goals to nil. Mr Mayeton was the referee. After the match, which proved interesting to the spectators, the visitors were entertained at tea at the Waihemo Tea Rooms. Golf Another Bogey Match was played on the Ardleigh golf links over the weekend. The competition resulted in a win for W. Spence, with a score of 2 up. Weather Conditions A light fall of snow was experienced on the hills surrounding Palmerston yesterday, and heavy rain showers continued intermittently throughout the day. This is the first break in the spell of sunny weather for some weeks. RANFURLY Farmers’ Union The Maniototo Farmers’ Union held a meeting at Ranfurly on Friday last. _ A discussion on the union’s paper, Point Blank, took place, and a motion to pay the amount owing waa carried. A motion to the effect that the branch agree to the new organisation proposals was carried. It was decided to hold asocial evening on September 26, and to ask the W.D.F.U. to co-operate with the Farmers’ Union in the matter. Mr Blomfield offered to show a kinema film on lamb diseases and causes of rejection of fat lambs. A committee to assist in the collection of subscriptions was formed. The Weather

Mild temperatures were experienced in Ranfurly during the past week, but the weather over the week-end was broken by a slight hailstorm on Saturday night and by strong winds on Sunday. Golf

A Bogey Match was played on the Maniototo links on Saturday,, when there was a fair attendance of members. The best cards returned were as follows: Dr A. Kidd 2 down, E. K. Halstead and W. M'Kenzie both 8 down, I. Beattie 9 down.

Badminton The Ranfurly Badminton Club held its weekly games on Friday last. There was a good attendance of members, and unofficial games were played until a late hour. Arrangements have been made for a team of six men to visit the Cromwell Club on September 7. The team to represent Ranfurly will be chosen from the following players:—W. Elliott, E. Halstead, Dr Eudey, F. Morris, K, Hanrahan, R. Gibb, and G, Gilbert. Women’s Hockey

Women’s hockey trials were played at Ranfurly on Saturday last, and the following team has been chosen to represent Maniototo against Vincent in a match to be played on September 7, at Ranfurly;—Forwards—Miss H. Wilkinson (St. Bathans), Miss E. Mann (Ranfurly), Mies E. Duncan (Wedderburn), Miss N. Here (Ranfurly), Miss M. Hanrahan (St. Bathans); half-backs—Miss M. Helm (Ranfurly), Miss F. Scott (Ranfurly), Miss M. M'Gregor (St. Bathans); full-backs—Miss D. Johnstone (St. Bathans), Mies E. Smith (Ranfurly); goal, Miss E. George (Naeeby). Emergencies—Forward, Miss A. Brown (Naseby); full-back, Miss Turnbull (Naseby); half-back, Miss M. Cooper (Naeeby).

Rugby Football On Saturday last the Maniototo Rugby Football Sub-union held its annual seven-n-side tournament on the Ranfurly ground The tournament was run under a new system which proved very successful, and some games were .witnessed during the day by the large crowd present. The final of the A Grade between Ida Valley A and Gimmerburn was a closely contested one, the game lasting 50 minutes. Ida Valiev ran out winner s by a penalty try to nil. Another close final was that between Ranfurly and Waipiata. This game also lasted well over 30 minutes before Waipiata notched a win by a force down to nil. The following are the results of the games played:— SENIORS. Section A. —Gimmerburn 21, Ida Valley B nil; Matakanui A 3, Ranfurly B nil; Gimmerburn 11, Matakanui A nil; Ida Valley B nil, Gimmerburn B 18; Gimmer burn 8, Ranfurly B nil; Ida Valley B nil, Ranfurly B 8; Gimmerburn A 5, Gimmerburn B nil; Matakanui won by default form Gimmerburn B. Section winner; Gimmerburn A, Section, B.—Ida Valley A 9, Becka nil; Ranfurly A won by default from Matakanui B; Ida Valley A drew with Ranfurly A (no score); Ida Valley A won by default from Matakanui B; Ranfurly A 8 Becks nil; Becka won by default from Matakanui B. Section winner: Ida Valley A. Final. —Ida Valley A 3 defeated Gimmerburn nil. JUNIORS. Section A.—Waipiata A 20. Ranfurly B nil; Matakanui A 20, Middlemarch nil; Waipiata A 3, Matakanui A nil; Ranfurly, B won by default from Ida Valley; Ran-' furly B 3, Middlemarch nil; Waipiata A won by default from Ida Valley; Waipiata A 11, Middlemarch nil; Matakanui A won by default from Ida Valley, Section winner: Waipiata. Section B.—Ranfurly A 8, Waipiata B nil; Becks 5, Matakanui B nil; Ranfurly A 21, Matakanui B nil; Waipiata B 21, Becks nil; Ranfurly A 16, Becks nil; Waipiata B won by default from Matakanui B. Section winner: Ranfurly. Final.—Waipiata beat Ranfurly by a force down. SCHOOLBOYS. Section A.—Southern 6, Northern nil; Naseby 6, Northern nil; Southern 3, Naneby 3. After .playing off with Southern Naseby won the section. Section B.—Kyeburn 4, Ranfurly nil; Middlemarch 23, Ranfurly nil; Kyeburn nil, Middlemarch 23. Section winner: Middlemarch. Final.—Middlemarch 11, Naseby nil BANTAMS. Section A.—Matakanui 16, Ranfurly B nil; Southern A 3, Naseby nil; Matakanui 3, Southern A nil: Naseby 20, Ranfurly B nil; Southern A 14, Ranfurly B nil; Matakanui 6, Naseby nil. Section winner: Matakanui. Section B. —Middlemarch 6, Southern B nil; Ranfurly A 14,' Southern B nil; Ranfurly A 6, Middlemarch nil. Section winner: Ranfurly A. Final. —Rinfurly A 3, Matakanui nil. Midgets.—Southern 6. Naseby nil; Ranfurly 6, Naseby 3. Final: Ranfurly 3, Southern nil. A successful dance was held in the Ranfurly Hall in the evening, when there was a large attendance of dancers. ROXBURGH Visit of Dr S. A. Smith Dr Smith is expected at Roxburgh tomorrow. Ex-pupils of the school who attended it during the years 1893 to 1897. will entertain him at a dinner at the Commercial Hotel to-morrow evening and later he will be accorded a civic reception. Golf Golf matches were played last Saturday, when the course was in excellent condition. Every effort, in fact, is being made by the club to have it at its best for the tournament. In the semi-finals of the Men’s Knockout Competition J. Pannett defeated J. A. M'Lennan and N. Sandes defeated L. Miller. The best cards, in the men’s Stableford Bogey Match were as follows: —G. Jeffery 22—14—36, S. Stockdill 12—23 —35, T. Sandes 19—15—34, H. White 17—17—34, A. Lamb 28—4—32, F. J.

Laloli 24—8—32, J. Jeffery 23—7—30. The best cards in the Ladies’ Medal Handicap Match were as follows; —Miss Gilmore 99—26—73, Mrs Laloli 94 —19 —75. Miss George 94 —19 —75, Mrs N. Sandes 108—32 —76, Mrs Gilmore 92 —15 —77, Miss Blanchard 114—36 —78, Mrs Lough 106—23—83. Ladies’ Bowling Club

At the annual meeting of the Roxburgh Ladies’ Bowling Club Mrs Blanchard presided over a large attendance. The following office-bearers were elected;—President, Mrs V. Rooney; vicepresident, Mrs J. Hammond: secretary and treasurer, Mrs A. Henderson (re elected); General Committee, Mrs Blanchard and Miss Heaps; Match Committee —Mesdames Cook, Rooney and Blanchard. A vote of thanks was accorded the retiring president (Mrs Blanchard) and the secretary (Mrs Henderson) for their services during the past year. At the conclusion of the meeting Mrs Blanchard entertained those present at afternoon tea. High Schools’ Tournament

The third annual Rugby football and basketball tournament tor teams drawn from the district high schools of Central Otago waa held at Roxburgh on Saturday last. All the schools were represented by full teams, but owing to the number of matches on the programmes short spells had to be played. Although unpromising in the morning, the weather improved, and playing conditions were almost ideal. There waa a good attendance of the public. The following are the results: — Rugby Football. —Tapanui 5, Cromwell 3; Lawrence 8, Alexandra nil; Tapanui 17, Lawrence nil; Cromwell 13, Roxburgh nil; Cromwell 42, Lawrence nil; Roxburgh 24, Alexandra nil; Tapanui 22, Alexandra nil; Roxburgh 17, Lawrence 5; Cromwell 36, Alexandra nil; Tapanui 9, Roxburgh 3. Points: Tapanui 8 points, Cromwell 0 points, Roxburgh 4 points, Lawrence 2 points, Alexandra 0.

Basketball.—A. Grade; Lawrence 10, Cromwell 8; Roxburgh 11, Tapanui 7; Cromwell 10, Roxburgh 8; Tapanui 5, Lawrence 4; Cromwell 7. Tapanui 7; Roxburgh 7, Lawrence 1. ’Points: Roxburgli 4 points, Cromwell 3 points, Tapanui 3 points, Lawrence 2 points. B Grade: Cromwell 8, Lawrence 1; Cromwell 4, Roxburgh 3; Lawrence 3, Roxburgh 2. Points: Cromwell 4 points, Lawrence 2 points, Roxburgh 0. The referees in charge of the games were as follows: —Rugby football— Messrs J. H. George, V. Parker, D. S. M'Pherson; basketball —Misses Benzoni, Johnson, Kennard, Gorton, and Stewart. CROMWELL Rugby Football Although the two competitions are concluded, several important Rugby fixtures have still to be played. Bannockburn has several challenges for the White Horse Cup, and it is expected that the first of these, against Gimmerburn, will be played next Saturday. The Tuapeka v. Vincent match is to be played at Clyde on August 31, and the country tournament is set down for September 14. On Saturday Cromwell spectators witnessed something of the lighter side of Rugby, as a benefit to injured players. A large crowd assembled on the Recreation Ground. The first game was between two sevens from ' the High School, and this ended in a draw, three points each. The main game was between a team of mostly ex-players from the town, and a team from the Power Foard employees. This ended in a win for the town team by nine points to three. Gaiety was provided by Piper A. King playing the teams on to the field, and also for Highland dancing by Miss Moss’s pupils. Several heats in a " Wheelbarrow Derby ” caused much merriment. With a very enjoyable dance at night, the day’s proceeds realised just on £2O. Mr R. G. Varcoe, on behalf of the organisers, thanked all who assisted to make the day a success. Railway Kitle Club

For the second week in succession R. Toms won the weekly trophy of the Men’s Rifle Club. W. Webb, with 79, took the gold button and E. Brown the silver button. A feature of the last few competitions hw s been the marked improvement by several young members. The scores are as follows:—R. Toms 78 —3—Bo, E. Brown 77—6—80, C. Dewe 72—9—80, N. Roberts 74—8—80 W. Webb 79—0—79, L. Betts 73 —6—79, N. Toms 76—3—79, W. Broome 72—7—79. A. Key 76—2—78, V. Sanders 77 —I—7B,1 —78, L. Garmonsway 74 —4—78, J. Helson 70—7—77. L. Smith 70—6—76, J. C. Parcel! 75—i—754, R. Rae 74—1—75, S. Morton 65 —9—74, D. Jelley 64 —9 —73. F. O'Neill 70—3—73, A. Dewe 64—9—73, J. M'Farlane 63—9—72, R. Brantley 68— 3—71, W. Veint 70— 1 70 J, L. Cornish 58—9—67, L. Henthorne 58—9—67, A. Harvey 51—9—60.

Two outstanding scores at the weekly competition of the Ladies' Club were the 77 and 76 on the target scored respectively by Mrs W. Webb and Miss V. Campbell. Mrs Webb retained the gold button, and Miss N. Mitchell took the silver button and the trophy for the evening. The following are the scores:—Mrs Webb 77 —3 —BO, Miss N. Mitchell 65 —15 —80, Miss V. Campbell 76 —6 —Bo, Miss M. Nye 73 12—80, Mrs Ree 63—15—78, Mrs Veint 68 —9—77, Mrs Johnson 65—10—75, Miss I. Campbell 64—11—75, Miss N. Blackie 67—16—73, Mrs Nicol 53—20—73, Miss E Moss 56—14—70, Mrs Moffat 43—25 60, Miss M. Harvey 43—25—68, Miss A. Anderson 30 —25 —55. Obituary The death occurred at Bannockburn on Saturday of a very old resident of the district, Mr John Short, who has attained his ninetieth year. Born in Hawick, Scotland, he went to South Canterbury in 1878. His residence at Bannockburn extended over 56 years. His first employment was in a coal pit, and later he followed mining for many years. He took a keen interest ifi the many activities of the district, the School and Hall Committees, and the Bowling Club, and was a staunch adherent of the Presbyterian Church. His wife predeceased him just on five years ago, and he is survived by one son and two daughters. Sale Yards The Mayor (Mr Roberts) is still particularly active in matters relating to the proposal for sale yards at Cromwell. Although nothing further has been done in canvassing for financial support, voluntary offers of subscriptions are still coming to hand. A pleasing feature is the oilers of stock for a sale should a date be granted. Although farmers state that their estimates are conservative, a yarding of 9000 has already been definitely promised. As many residents have not yet been interviewed, it is predicted by many that that number will be increased to beyond the five-figure mark. The Weather The weather early in August was unusually mild, with distinct indications of a very early spring. There has been a change during the past few days, as on Sunday and again yesterday morning cold squalls swept the southern slopes. EASTERN SOUTHLAND Women’s Hockey The Eastern Southland women’s hockey team to defend the K Cup at the annual Dominion tournament to be held at Gisborne at the end of the month is as fol-lows:—Goal-keeper, Mrs A. O’Connor (Hokonui); full-backs, A. M'Donald (Waikaia), A. Stewart (Mataura), A. Hoffman (Lumsden); half-backs—R. M'Bain (Waikaia), M. Sanscn (Waikaia), F. Shuttleworth (Lumsden), A. M “Karen (Wyndham); forwards—M. Nichol (Hokonui) M. White (Ex-High), Mrs H. Reid (captain, Hokonui), M. Sberriffs (Hokonuil, K. Bond (deputy captain, Waikaia), J. M'Bain (Waikaia), Mrs M. Maley (Mataura).