COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22755, 16 December 1935, Page 14

COUNTRY NEWS

WAIKOUAITI Presbyterian Bazaar A complete clearance was made of all goods gathered for sale at the Presbyterian bazaar held here on Friday, the effort being a highly successful one. Taking advantage of the occasion, presentations were made to Air and Mrs David Walker, who after many years’ residence in the district are leaving to live in Dunedin. Air William Lee, in making the presentation to Air Walker, eulogised his many years’ work for the church, especially as treasurer. The presentation to Mrs Walker was made by Airs B. W. Fell, both speakers being warmly supported in their remarks by the minister, the Rev. T. W. Potts. The bazaar was opened by Air Potts. The stallholders were as follows:—Work stall —Mesdames Potts, Kerr and Graham: produce—Airs Russell, Alisses Alaggie and Flora M'Dougall: sweets, Airs Gilchrist and Aliss Alaxwell; cakes —Mrs Fell, Airs Lang and Aliss Dunbar; miscellaneous, Airs T. Read and Aliss APDougall; Christmas tree, Airs Holland and Airs Clark; tea rooms —Mesdames Bell, Sandford, Patterson and Steedman, and Aliss AI 11wrick; competitions, Airs Gilchrist. WAIMATE Farewell to Mr D. S. Chisholm Air D. S. Chisholm, who will take bp his duties as rector of the Kings High School, Dunedin, on December 19, Airs Chisholm, and Aliss A. AI. Sewell were the guests of the pupils of the Waimate High School on Friday evening when opportunity was taken to bid farewell to the rector and Mrs Chisholni before their departure for Dunedin, and to extend good wishes to Miss Sewell on her approaching marriage. The head girl, Joy Segar, presente l_ Miss Sewell with a silver hot-water jug as a mark of the esteem in which she had been held by the pupils of the school, and Miss Sewell briefly replied. A set of dishes was then presented to Airs Chisholm and a propelling pencil to Master R. Chisholm. Presenting Mr Chisholm with a smoker’s set, the senior boy, W. O’Sullivan, thanked the rector for the interest he had taken in the school and its pupils. In reply, Air Chisholm said that it was with great regret that he left the school, where he had worked happily for so long a period. He would watch the career of the school with the deepest interest. At a small informal function the High School staff presented Air Chisholm with a toast rack and Aliss Sewell with a silver sandwich tray as an expression of their good wishes. Reference to Air Chisholm’s services was made at the High School break-up ceremony, when Mr S. I. Fitch, chairman of the High School Board of Governors, presented Mr Chisholm with a book in token of the board’s regard for him. Air Chisholm’s greatest ability, said Air Fitch, lay in his power to build character, and he was regarded in esteem by all his former pupils. He had willingly given his expert assistance to the board in many of its difficulties. The board had received Air Chisholm’s resignation with the greatest of regret, but congratulated him on his appointment. Before calling on Aliss Nesta Parry, an old pupil of the school, to present Air Chisholm with a combined desk clock and Mr T. A. Wilson, president of the Old Pupils’ Association, said that those pupils who had not received their education under Air Chisholm had the interests and welfare of the school at heart, and were proud to see the school’s reputation for “ tone ” built up as it had been by Air Chisholm. On behalf of those who had been educated under Air Chisholm, he thanked the rector for sympathetic treatment and advice willingly given. The old pupils universally regretted Air Chisholm’s departure, but realised that he could not hope for a proper reward for his ability in Waimate. Air Chisholm suitably replied. Representative Cricket In a representative cricket match at Waimate to assist in the selection of the South Canterbury team to play the M.C.C. team, Waimate defeated Timaru by 37 runs. Waimate made 141 (L. Holden 34, E. Chapman 14, E. Wilson 23, C. Dacre 11, G. Wilson 9) and Timaru replied with 104 (Williams 18, Earwaker 15. Thomson 12, MThail 6). Extras on both sides amounted to 25. For Waimate S. Fleming took two wickets for 21 runs, J. Hollamby, sen., three for 11. and C. Dacre four for 25. For Timaru Earwake r took one wicket for 31 runs, F. Jones two for 28, Williams one for 22. Mottram one for five, and Purcell two A. and P. Association At the monthly meeting of the Waimate A. and P. Association an application from the North Otago and South Canterbury Young Alen’s Presbyterian Bible classes for the use of the yards and buildings for a camp next Easter was granted. The secretary presented an interim statement of receipts and expenditure in connection with the show, showing a deficiency of £lB 17s 10d. —The chairman commented that the statement was very satisfactory; the day was not of the best. Lawn Tennis The Waihao Lawn Tennis Sub-associa-tion continued its competition in Wai mate on Saturday with C Grade matches, the results being: Makikihi I defeated Hook by 9 sets to 7; St. Paul’s 14 sets defeated Makikihi 11, 2 sejs. School Garden Competition The Hurdley Shield, given by the Timaru Horticultural Society for the best school garden among primary schools in South Canterbury, has been won for the second time by Waimate Primary School with 75 points. The runner-up was Pareora West with 73 points. High School Prize-giving At the Waimate High School prize-giv-ing ceremony a welcome was extended to the new rector, Mr Malcolm Leadbetter and Airs Leadbetter, who were present, and to Afr David Barnes, AI.P. ALEXANDRA Lawn Tennis This week the Alexandra lawn tennis team played a match against Wanaka, w;th the following results (Alexandra names first): — . ~ _. . „ Alen’s Singles.—A. AI. Rivers 9, G. Morris 8- C. N. Sorrell 9, C. Wilson 5; J. Butler 8, R. Fraser 9; J. R. Earwaker 4, A. Forrester 9. Ladies’ Singles.—Aliss H. Keddell 7, Airs Alorris 5; Aliss N. O Kane 5, Mrs W. Scaife 7; Aliss B. Love 2, Aliss Henderson 7: Aliss S. Cameron 7. Aliss ColDoubles. —J. Butler and J. Earwaker 7, R. Fraser and A. Forrester 9; 4. Rivers and C. Sorrell 9. G. Alorris and C. Wilson 2 Ladies’ Doubles. —Alisses Keddell a.id O’Kane 7, Alesdames Scaife and Morris 2; Alisses Love and Cameron 7, Alisses Collings and Henderson 6. Alixed Doubles.—Rivers and Aliss Keddell 6, Alorris and Airs Alorris 9; Sorrell and Aliss O’Kane 9, C. Wilson and Airs Scaife ?• Butler and Aliss Love 9, Fraser and Aliss Collings 8; Earwaker and Aliss Cameron 6, Forrester and Aliss Henderson Totals: Alexandra, 9 sets (111 games): Wanaka, 7 sets (106 games).

Bowling The bowling matches for the Dewar Cup are progressing very satisfactorily. The following are further results:— First-lifers. —C. Mitchell beat W. J. Russell. Second-lifers,—J. R. M'Nish beat J. D. Watt, J. H. M'Nish beat C. B. Mitchell, C B. Mitchell beat J. T. Skene, W. Hewitt beat A. R. Hamilton, T. E. Sunderland beat J. T. Skene. Excellent entries are being received for the Alexandra Bowling Club’s Christinas tournament, and a lot of new blood will be in evidence, as well as numerous old players who yearly visit the tournament. The green this year is in excellent order, being better than for a number of years, and should make for enjoyable play. Caledonian Sport* The Alexandra Caledonian Society held a meeting on Monday evening, Mr Henry Hesson presiding. It was decided to acquire the services of the Palmerston Pipe Band and the Alexandra Municipal Band for the function on New Year’s Day. It was also reported that large numbers of entries had already been received for the various events. Property Changes Several changes have recently taken place in various orchard properties in the district. Mr R. Rogers has purchased Mr E. C. Fryer’s orchard, Mr J. Wilkie has purchased a portion of the Matangi orchard from Mr G. M. Marshall, and Mr A. K. Hamilton has purchased the orchard of the late Mr M. Jackson. Personal Mr W. J. Flannery, of the Railways relief staff, has commenced duties at the local station for the duration of the fruit season. Mr R. A. Rodger, of Wellington, was in Alexandra during the week. Mr T. M. Ball, district engineer of the Public Works Department, was in Alexandra on official business during the week. WAIMATE Swimming Sports There was a good attendance of the public for the Waimate Swimming Club’s opening evening carnival of the season. The results were as follows: — 25 Yards Primary Schoolboys’ Handicap.—W. Hayes (Ssec) 1, J. Harris (ssec) 2. S. Hunt (scr) 3. 25 Yards’ Ladies’ Handicap.—D. Grylls <sct) and N. Price (Isec), dead heat 1, N. Parry (Ssec) 3. Time, 15 l-ssec. 25 Yards Senior Boys’ Handicap.—A. Garland (3sec) 1, G. Sullivan (Ssec) 2, D. Hayes (3sec) 3. Time, I7sec. 25 Yards’ (Men). —K. O’Sullivan 1, I Ellis 2, I. Chalmers 3. Time, 14 4-ssec. Ladies’ Dual Relay.—Misses Parry and Price (scr) 1. Misses Clark and Grylls f3sec) 2. Won by a touch. Time, 37sec. Men’s 100 Yards Relay, for president’s button (scratch race). —Wilce, Sullivan, Chalmers, Mills 1, Dwyer, Richardson, Whatman, Mitchell 2, Sherwin, de Tourettes, Healey, Caldor 3. Won by half a yard, with a yard between second and third. Time. 67sec. LAWRENCE St. Patrick’s School The St. Patrick’s School break-up took nlace on Wednesday last, and the following pupils were awarded prizes:— Dux of school: Winifred Casey. Christian doctrine (medal): Kathleen Richardson. Good conduct (medal): Kathleen Houneon and Winifred Fahey. In the evening the pupils gave a very fine concert, which was largely attended, all the items being well received. : Sports Club The annual meeting of the Tuapeka Sports Club was held on Wednesday night. Mr S. R. Talboys (president) occupied the chair. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £ll. It was decided to hold the sports on Boxing" Day, and the programme was discussed and revised. Last year’s committee, with the chief officials, were re-elected. Personal ■ Mr J. E. Calcutt, who hag been station master at Lawrence for the past four years, has been transferred to the Dunedin office. He will be succeeded by Mr W. Ramsay, of Dunedin. Sale of Work A sale of work, under the auspices of the Anglican Ladies’ Guild, was held last Wednesday. Mr R. F. Batchelor (Mayor) opened the function and wished the guild success in the project. A gross return of £6O was realised from the effort, ROXBURGH The Weather The Roxburgh district has been experiencing very hot weather, and rain would be acceptable. There is an abundance of grass everywhere, the numerous small showers of last month having a very beneficial effect on all pasture. The ramfal 1 for November was 290 points. This makes a total of 24.88 inches for the 11 iponths, which is the highest experienced for lo years. Queen Carnival The concluding function of the sports carnival, which has been in progress for the past six weeks, took place on Thursday evening, when the crowning of the successful queen was held. The successful queen was Miss Joan Harper, and the crowning was performed by the Mayor (Mr F. A. Laloli). A dance followed, the grand march being led by the queen and Mr H. Stevenson, president of the Trotting club. The amount realised by the combined effort was £364 17s Id. The successful queen represented the Trotting Club, and£lso 10s was gathered. Miss Blanchard, representing the Lawn Tennis Club, secured £ll3 6s, and Miss May Kinaston, representing the Athletic Club, £lOl Is Id. Each queen received a small token of appreciation from her respective committee. Teviot Power Board The monthly meeting of the Teviot Power Board held on Wednesday wasattended by Messrs R. T. Dinaston (in the chair), M‘Ewan, George, Waigth, and Dr Gilmour. Accounts amounting to £199 13e 5d were passed for payment. The revenue for the month was £229 7s sd. The maximum load for the month was 750 kw. Installations included one range and a 5 h.p. motor. , The Loans Board notified that for the remainder of the loan of £I6OO the interest must not exceed 3J per cent. The Otago Central Power Board was granted an extension of supply until its own station was ready. The board decided to launch a campaign for increasing its local consumption, and to offer ranges and water heaters on attractive terms to approved applicants. It was also decided to grant six mouths’ free power to all ranges installed between December 20 and February 20. , , The balance sheet for the year ended on March 31, 1935, was before the meeting, and, after discussion, was adopted. The total revenue for the year was £6434, and the gross profit £4331. After deducting interest charges, sinking fund, and depreciation, there remained a net profit of £894. Accumulated profits amounted to £2939. The board’s total capital expenditure was £58,828, of which £55,785 is from loans and £3043 from revenue. BALCLUTHA Trap Shooting The South Otago Gun Club held its Christmas shoot on the club’s grounds at North Balelutha on Saturday in showery weather. A cross wind made shooting very tricky, with resultant poor scoring. The following are the results: —12-Bird Handicap: W. Mason (12yds) 1, W. Dippie (12yds) 2, Wilson Elliott (17yds) 3, D. Campbell (14yds) 4. Ten others competed. 12-Bird Handicap: W. Mason (12yds) 1, C. Willocks (11yds) 2. R. Arbuthnott (17yds) 3. C. Falconer 4. Ten others competed. 12-Bird Consolation Shoot; Adam Campbell 1, P. Craig 2, W. M'Farlane 3, G. Sinclair 4. Lamb, geese, hams, and cigarettes were given as prizes. Messrs Wilson Elliott, P. Craig. G. Sinclair. J. Hargreaves, and Dr Radcliffe contributed towards the prize fund. Cricket The match Possibles v. Probables was abandoned owing to rain. The B Grade

matches resulted: —Glutha B, at Benhar, defeated the local team by 56 to 24; Waiwera B defeated Kaitangata B on the latter’s ground by four runs. A good game was witnessed on the High School ground between the School and Waihola, resulting in a victory for the latter team. School declared with four wickets down for 243 (Plew 112. Stewart 51, Espie 43, Gormack not out 23). Waihola compiled 268 for five wickets (Hood 145 not out, Kane 81).

Grass Plentiful As a result of intense heat, with light showers at intervals, grass is abundant throughout South Otago. A Waiwera farmer stated on Friday that never had he seen so much feed.