COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22719, 4 November 1935, Page 12

COUNTRY NEWS

WAIMATE Lawn Tennis Competition ' In the continuation of the Waihno Lawn Tennis Sub-association’s compotitiono, matches played on Saturday resulted: — „ _ . B Grade. —Makikibi defeated St. Patrick's by 9 sets (71 games) to 7 sets (57 games); Waimate II defeated High School by 79 games to 69, 8 sets all. C Grade. —Ikawai beat St. Patrick’s by 12 sets (110 games) to 4 sets (70'games); St. Paul’s defeated Mak'Tdhi by 9 sets (85 games) to 7 sets (74 games); Studholme beat Hook by 10 sets (72 games) to 6 sets (55 games). The Cricket Matches The Waimate Cricket Association’s competition was continued on Saturday afternoon. At Glenavy, High School was defeated by Glenavy by 14 runs. High School made 65 (Foote 19, O’Malley 12) and Glenavy made 79 (C. Fleming 20, T. Ruane 14). Morven defeated C.F.C.A. by 14 runs. Morven made 90 (J. Deadmarsh 21, A. Forsyth 17, H. Horsnell 18), and C.F.C.A. made 76 (W. Duckett 16, R. Deacon 17, A. Finlayson 14). For Morven F. Keen took five wickets for 3 runs. Redcliff was beaten by Waimate A by two runs. Redcliff made 109 (L. Wilson 36, J. Riddell 26, J. Brown 19) and Waimate made 111 (W. Miller 32, F. Mor risen 22, C. Herslet 12). For Redcliff, J. Finlayson took six wickets for 43 runs. Old Boys defeated Waimate B by 16 runs. Old Boys made 94 (B. MTlonald 55, W. Granger 11, W. Murphy 11), and Waimate B made 78 (C. Dncre 22, J. Neale 31, G. Stevens 11). Farmers’ Union Committee The South Canterbury Executive wrote drawing attention to the difficulty experienced by farmers in obtaining labour. Representations had been made to the Unemployment Board that workers preferred the conditions and wages payable under the various relief schemes rather than accept farm work. The executive requested information in the matter. It was stated that there was little difficulty in obtaining workers in the Waimate districts, although higher wages were being asked. » In reply to the committee’s letter expressing concern at statements made regarding the restriction of traction-engine traffic on sealed highways, the Waimate County Council wrote stating that so long as traction engine drivers complied with regulations as to speed, trailers, and keeping to the crown of the road there was little possibility of this traffic being denied the use of sealed roads throughout the Waimate County. ' . TAPANUI Stock Sale Messrs Dalgety and Co., Ltd., held a stock sale in their yards on Friday, when, they disposed of a particularly small entry of sheep at satisfactory prices. It may be stated that fanners are not prepared to dispose of their store sheep at the moment. The following are the details:—2s ewe hoggets 27s 6d, 17 ewe hoggets 23s Bd, 10 ewes (fat) 20s. 38 wethers 255, 08 wether hoggets 21s Id, 13.wether hoggets 17s, 1 cow £5, 2 heifers at £4 10s each. Cricket The first competition match between Tapanui Wednesday team and Pukerau in the Gore competition was played at Pukerau on Wednesday, when the home side decisively defeated Tapanui by five wickets and 112 runs. Batting first, Tapanui was dismissed for the small total of 43, Grace, with 20, being the only doublefigure scorer. Pukerau, with the loss of only five wickets, compiled 155, J. M‘Donald (100 not out), A. M'Donald (23), and J. Sharp (17) being the chief rungetters. For Pukerau, J. Sharp, obtained seven wickets for 21’ runs and A. McDonald two wickets for 16 runs, and Herbert, with two wickets for 44, wSs Tapanui’s most successful bowler. PALMERSTON NOTES The Dramatic Society ■confidently recommends -“ Nothing But the Truth,” the three-act comedy to be staged on Wednesday next, as a clean, wh<Mesome entertainment, crammed with, suspense, sparkling dialogue, and rollicking situations. First presented during the war, when the primary need of the play-goer was relief from ever-increasing anxiety and strain, this play kept London laughing for years, and is reaiembered for its freshness and gaiety when other favourites are forgotten. The story deals with the troubles which befall a man who has made a wager (with charity money entrusted to him by bis fiancee) to tell the absolute truth for twenty-four hours. Unfortunately, one of the three men with whom he makes the bet is his prospective father-in-law, and his attempts to evade embarrassing questions are riotously funny. A jealous wife, a would-be singer, two chorus girls with gold digging tendencies, a preacher, and a fiancee with a flair for asking awkward questions, not to mention a parcel of spurious stocks which his partner is trying to unload on the unsuspecting public, further complicate matters till. it seems impossible that the mad tangle can over be Unravelled, but this is done in a clever surprise ending. A strong cast has been chosen, and Mrs Le Fevre, of Wellington, is producer. Intending patrons would be well advised to reserve their seats from Mi’s C. F. Smith, Phone 315.—4/11/35.

ALEXANDRA School Sports • The annual sports meeting of the Alexandra District High School was held on Friday afternoon, and from every point of view was an extremely successful function. The following are the results of the various events:— 50 Yards Race, Boys (P. I—3). —Bruce Jackson 1, Mervyn Jackson 2, Gerald Marshall 3. 50 Yards Race, Girls (PI —3). —Thelma Walsh 1. Eileen Robinson 2, Violet Sanders 3. 50 Yards (P. 4 Jim Marshall 1, Ray Rogers 2, John Sanders 3. Girls: Marion Brent 1. Shirley Porter 2, Joan Lunn 3. Block Race. —Boys (PI —3): Mervyn Jackson 1. Girls: Eunice Bruce 1. P. 4: Murray Hesson and'Jackson Kinraid (equal) 1. Girls: Daphne Fox 1. Skipping Race. —Girls: Marion Brent 1. Boys: Alan Campbell I. Hopping Race. —Girls, P.l —3; Ken Hinton 1. Girls: Eileen Robinson 1. P. 4: Ray Rogers 1. Girls: Mary Stewart 1. Coachie Races.—Boys: Alan Campbell and Ray Rogers 1. Girls: Marion Brent and Betty Lewis 1. Wheelbarrow Race. —Boys; Oliver Ellis and Jim Marshall 1. Girls: Marion Brent ami Betty Lewis 1. Hop, Step, and Jump.—Alan Campbell Skipping.—Thelma Walsh 1, Thelma Robinson 2, Shirley Porter 3. Long Jump.—Alan Campbell 1, Jim Marshall 2. Ball Throwing.—Alan Campbell 1, Alex Sanders 2.

grove and Moeraki Hall to-night, and at Five Forks to-morrow, and Maheno on Wednesday. The Kev. A. 11. Nordmeyer (Labour candidate for Oamaru) addressed the electors at Five Forks and Windsor on Thursday and Friday last, and at both places he was given a good reception and accorded a vote of thanks. Tins week Mr Nordmeyer will address meetings at Waitaki (to-night). Ngapara (Tuesday), Awamoko (Wednesday), Herbert (Thursday), and Karitigi (Saturday). On Friday, Mr M. J. Savage (Leader of the Labour Party) will speak at the Opera House, Oamaru. A npvel entertainment of physical culture, dancing and musical comedy by pupils of Miss Jean Milllor and Mr T. Thompson will be given in the Opera House on Thursday night in aid of cripples in need. Inquiries for work to be done by the gyrotiller may be left with Mr A. G. Paterson, care of Mr D. V. G. Smith, 101 Thames street, Oamaru. The machine is now working in the Richmond and Pukeui'i area. On Saturday morning a collision took place at Hilderthorpe between a car driven by Mr John Tisdall, of Awamoa, and a motor lorry driven by Mr K. J. Hunter Miller, who is engaged as a contractor in carting metal on to the Main North road, The lorry struck the rear wheel of the car, which was somewhat damaged, but no one was injured..

PRIMARY BOYS’ EVENTS. 50 Yards (under 10). —B. Lunn 1, C. Walsh 2, D. Ashworth 3. 75 Yards (under 11).—B. Lunn 1, N.Brent 2, S. Campbell 3. 100 Yards (under 13).—D. Russell V M. Lunn 2, H. Hinton 3. 100 5 aids Championship.—G. Marshall 1. S. Theyers 2, U. Russell 3. Sack Race (50 yards).—L. Sanders 1, E. Symons 2, C. Walker 3. Wheelbarrow Race (under 10). —D. Sanders and C. Grant 1, J. Downes and C Walsh 2, D. Ashworth and J. Ainers 3 220 Yards Championship.—G. Marshall 1, S. Theyers 2, D. Russell 3. Sack Race (30 yards).—L. Sanders 1, E. Symons 2, C. Walker 3. Tyre Race—G. Marshall 1, M. Lunn 2, C. Walker 3. High Jump Championship.—A. Theyers and J. Forrest; 3ft lOiu (equal, 1; T. Sanders and C. Walker, 3ft 9iin (equal), 2. Broad Jump.—G. Marshall, 12ft 11 Ain, 1; A. Theyers, 12ft-Bin, 2; J. Marshall and A. Cadogan, 12ft 4in. (equal) 3. Hop, Step, and Jump Championship.— A. Theyers, 29ft OAin, 1; G. Marshall, 28ft 9£in, 2; H. Hintom 28ft l|in. 3. Three-legged Race.—K. Taylor-Cannot, and G. Bruce 1, C. Walker and H. Hinton 2, W. Cadogan and R. Rankin 3. 440 Yards Championship.—G. Marshall 1, C. Walker 2, T. Sanders 3. Championship Points. —G. Marshall 14 and most points for running; S. Theyers runner-up. PRIMARY GIRLS’ EVENTS. 50 Yards (under. 10). —G. Hawley 1, Gwen Hinton 2, Shirley Kempshed 3. 75 Yards (under : 11).—Ula Rogers 1, D. Robinson 2, Myrtle Walsh 3. 50 Yards Championship.—Vera Walker 1, Peggy Drysdale 2, Leslie Brent 3. Potato Race (under 10).—Ula Rogers 1, Betty Marshall 2, Gwen Hawley 3.75 Yards Championship.—Vera Walker 1, L. Brent 2, P. Drysdale 3. Three-legged Race (under 10). —Ula Rogers and D. Robinson 1, S. Kempshed and Gwen Hawley 2, Colleen Butler and Gwen Hinton 3. Potato Race Championship.—Peggy Drysdale 1, V. Walker 2, D. Hewitt 3. Three legged Race (10 and over). —V. Walker and P. Drysdale 1, Mavis. Robin* son and Tui Roland 2, M. Lewis and O. Weaver 3. Tyre Race (under 10). —Ula Rogers 1, Shirley Kempshed 2, Betty Marshall 3. Tyre Race (10 and over). —Leslie Brent 1, Vera Walker 2, P. Drysdale 3. Sack Race. —P. Drysdale and V. Walker (equal) 1, N. Robinson 3. Big Boot Race.—Vera’ Walker 1, Rona King 2. Skipping Race (under 10).—G. Hawley 1, Ula Rogers 2, Gwen Hinton 3. Skipping Race (10 and over). — Dorothy Hewitt 1, Vera Walker 2, Peggy. Drysdale 3. Wheelbarrow Race (under 10). —G. Bruce and R. Marshall 1, W. Fisher and N. Rogers 2, C. Butler and M. Murphey 3. Throwing Cricket Ball.—Mavis Robinson 1, D. Hewitt 2, May Cadogan 3. Championship Points and Most Points in Running.—Vera Walker (8) 1, Peggy Drysdale (6) 2. _ ■ - SECONDARY BOYS r EVENTS. 100 Yards (under 15). —W. Forrest 1, B. Gardner 2, G. Mooney 3. 100 Yards (15 and oyer).—J. Nightingale 1, E. Nightingale 2, J. Lindup 3. .220 Yards (under 15)*-—B. Gardner 1, G. Mooney-2. 220 Yards (15 and over).-rE. Nightingale, 1, L. Lindup 2, A. Ashworth 3. 440 Yards (over 15).—J. Nightingale 1, E. Nightingale 2, J. Lindup 3. 440 Yards (under 15). —B. Gardner and G. Mooney equal 1, K. Robinson 3. Hop. Step-and Jump (under 15). —B. Gardner (31ft 4in) 1, J. Lunn (30ft lOin) 2, G. Mooney (29ft 6in) 3, Hop, Step and Jump (15 and over). — E. Nightingale (33ft lin) 1, J. Lunn (32ft sin) 2, B. Gardner (32ft 2in) 3. High Jump (under 15).—8. Gardner (4ft) 1, G. Mooney and J. Lunn (3ft 9in), equal 2. High Jump (15 and.over). —E. Nightingale and J. Nightingale (4ft sin) equal 1. Broad Jump (under 15).—Gi Mooney (15ft 3in). 1, B. Gardner (14ft) 2, J. Lunn (13ft 4in) 3. Broad Jump (15 and over).—E. Nightingale (16ft 4in) 1. J. Lindup (16ft sin) 2, J. Nightingale (15ft lin) 3. Championship Points. , Junior.—B. Gardner (16$) 1, G. Mooney (11) 2; most points in running, B. Gardner. Senior.—E. Nightingale (151)1, J. Nightingale (91) 2; most points in running, E. Nightingale. SECONDARY GIRLS’ EVENTS. 50 Yards Championship.—M. MKissock 1, C. Munro 2, R. Roland 3. Ihree-legged Race.-—C. Flannery and .?• L R Roland and M. M'Kissock 2, J. MKissock and D. Buchanan 3. 100 Yards Championship.—M. M‘Kissoch 1, C. Munro 2, J. M'Kissock 3. Potato Race.—C. Munro 1, M. M'Kissock 2, D. Buchanan 3. , T T f/ e Race. 50 yards.—M. M'Kissock 1, M. Keenan: 2, J. M'Kissock 3. „ Throwing the Basketball—R. Roland 1, G. Munro 2, D. Buchanan 3. Throwing the Cricket Ball.—M. M'Kissock 1. R. Roland 2, J. M'Kissock 3. Championship Points.—M. M'Kissock 111I 11 - 1 ’ 2; mo9t Points in running, M. M'Kissock.