COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 22963, 19 August 1936, Page 12

COUNTRY NEWS

RANFURLY Central Otago Rifle Association The Central Otago Miniature Rifle Association held its first annual championship meeting last Saturday 911 the Ranfurly Club's range and received a good number of entries from all parts of the district and from Oamaru. Nine of the 14 clubs in Central were represented, some having teams in all the grades. The secretary (Mr R. G. Spence) had all arrangements well worked out, thus getting the shooting through with little delay. In the A Grade aggregate Mrs W. Webb (Cromwell Ladies) tied for first place with J. C. Kearney (Ranfurly), who was the youngest competitor, both scoring 155, which is only two points behind the winner of the recent New Zealand A Grade Aggregate. V. Sanders (Cromwell) also registered tins score to win the C Grade Aggregate. Mrs Webb also won the A Grade Individual with 78, and the Ladies’ Off-the-rifle Competition, and was second in the Ladies Handicap event. The only event not vet finalised is the Dunstan Times Cup, for which Kyeburn and Cromwell tied. These teams will shoot off on their home range next week. Other results were as follows: — CHAMPION TEAMS AND A GRADE TEAMS Oamaru Railway—C. Rennie 73, C. H. Andrew 77, C. Hinkler 79, W. Anderson 75, J. Mackie 76; total 380 1 Oamaru—J. Robertson 77, E. Rooney 74. W. Munro 75, T. Kennedy 75. E. Rooney 70; total 371 ■ • • • ■ • 2 Ranfurly A—A. H. Macdonald 76. J. C. Kearney 78, J. P. Kearney 76. J. Davies 75, R. G. Spence 64;total 369 .. .. •• •••••• 3 Cromwell —W. Webb 77 J. C. Parcell 70. V. Saunders 77. S. Park 67, J. H. Mackay 74; total 36a .. 4 B GRADE TEAMS Cromwell —R. Saunders 74, J. H. Mackay 73, W. Toms 79 J. Parcell 70, V. Saunders 77; total 373 1 Ranfurly—D. Lonie 77, J E. Kearney 77. A. Carson 70, W. Pringle 72. P. M'Connell 76; total 372 .. 2 Cjyde—e. J. Davidson 74, H. Tattersfleld 69, A Isbister 68 A Wood 75, T. Hollows 76; total 362 3 C GRADE TEAMS Kyeburn—A. H. Griffiths 76, C. M. Pearson 77, W. W. Pearson 73, J. M. Griffiths 74, S. C. Pearson /0; total 370 .... ...... •• 1 Ranfurly—F. K. Morris 76, A. Wood 75, G. Gilbert 74 R. Weir 72, H. Carson 70; total 367 .... • • • • 2 Naseby —A. W. Behrens 67, G. Creighton 72, G. Graham 71, L. Hoffman 70, L. Jopson 72; total 352. Waipiata—D. Rapsom 65, F.A. Mathias 64, D. Lament 68, E. MChntock 67, G. H. Mathias 68; total 343. Naseby B—A. Palmer 64, T.Tait 73, C. Emmerson 73, W. Smaill 63, J. Palmer 67; total 340. Cromwell Ladies—Mrs Fraser 66, Mrs Nicoll 58. Miss I. Campbell 71, Missi V. Gordon 66. Miss N. Shaw 63; total 324. Hyde—M. Bruhns 53, R. Tod 68, J. Col 69, L. Christie 63, J. Ramsay 66; total 319. INDIVIDUAL SHOOT COMPETITION A Grade—Mrs Webb 78, J. C. Kearney 77, A. H. Macdonald 77, W. Webb 77, J. M'Kay 77, C. H. Andrew 77, J. Robertson 77, E. Rooney 77, J. Davies 76, R. G. Spence 75, J. E. Kearney 75. J. P. Kearney 75. J. C. Parcell 74, C. Hinkley 73, A. Wood 72, C. Rennie 70, J. Mackie 69, E. J. Davidson 65. B Grade.—A. H. Griffiths 77, J. H. M'Kay 77, J. M. Griffiths 76. J. E. Kearney 75, W. Pringle 75, D. Lome 75, W. Munro 75, A. Carson 74, J. C. Parcell 74 W. Anderson 74, P. M Connell 73, T ’Kennedy 73. D. Hore 71. S. Park 66. C Grade.—Thirty-one shooters took part in this shoot, and those to score over 70 were as follows: —V. Saunders 78, A. H. Griffiths 77, J. M. Griffiths 76. F. A. Mathias 76, A. Woods 75. H. Tattersficld 74, G. Graham 74, J. C. Parcell 74, W. W. Pearson 74, G. H. Mathias 73, L. Hoffman 72. R. Saunders 72. T. Tart 72, G. Nott 72, H. Carspn 71, C. M. Pearson 71, S. C. Pearson 71, F. K. Morris 71. AGGREGATE SHOOT A Grade—Mrs Webb 155, J. C. Kearney 155, W. Webb 154, C. H. Andrew 154, J. Robertson 154, A. H M. Macdonald 153, J. E. Kearney 152, C. Hinkley 152, J. P. Kearney 151 J. Davies 151, E. Rooney 151, J. MKay 150 A. Wood 147, J. Mackie 145, J. C. Parcell 144, C. Rennie 143. t B Grade.—A. H. Griffiths 153, J. E. Kearney 152, D. Lonie 152, J. M. Griffiths 150, J. H. M'Kay 150, W. Munro 150, P. M'Connell 149, W. Anderson 149, T. Kennedy 148, W. Pringle 147, D. Hore 147, A. Carson 144, J. C. Parcell 144, S. Park 133. C Grade.—The best scores were as follows: —V. Saunders 155, A. H. Griffiths 153, J. M. Griffiths 150, A. Woods 150, K. Toms 148, C. M. Pearson 148, G. Gilbert 148, W. W. Pearson 147, F. K. Morris 147, T. Hollows 146. R. Saunders 146, G. Graham 145, T. Tait 145. DUNSTAN TIMES CUP The Dunstan Times Cup, which was for Central Otago teams only, resulted as follows: — „ Kyeburn.—D. Hore 76, A. H. Griffiths 72, C. M. Pearson 71, W. W. Pearson 73, J. M. Griffiths 75; total—367 (first equal). Cromwell.—W. Webb 76, J. C. Parcell 72, V. Saunders 76, S. Park 69, J. H. M'Kay 74; total—367 (first equal). Ranfurly.—A. H. Macdonald 76, J. C. Kearney 74, J. P. Kearney 68, J. Davies 64, R. G. Spence 76; total—3sß. Clyde.—C. J. Davidson 72, H. Tattersfield 49, H. Isbister 73, A. Wood 77. J. Hollows 69; total —340. Hyde.—M. Bruhns 57, R. Tod 56, J. Col 68, L. Christie 68, J. Ramsay 70; total—3l9. , LADIES’ COMPETITIONS In the ladies’ competition, off the rifle, Mrs Webb was the winner with a score of 78. Handicap.—Mrs Fraser 72—9—80, Mrs Nicholl 70—8—78, Mrs Webb 77—1— 78, Miss I. Campbell 69 —8—77. Miss Gordon 62—11—73, Miss Shaw 52—7 59. WAIMATE St. John Ambulance Association At the annual meeting of the Waimatc Sub-centre of the St. John Ambulance Association the election of officers resulted as follows;—President. Dr T. W. Wylie; vice-president, Drs R. G. Shackleton and A. G. Pitts; secretary. Mrs Johnstone; treasurer, Mr D. T. Larnan; auditor, Mr T. Parry; General Committee —Mrs Betten, Messrs F. Rathgen, S. I. Fitch, L. Hobbs, A. Williams, K. Kernick, W. Hetrick, T. Calder and W. Hindi. The statement of receipts and payments showed a credit balance of £96 19s, as compared with £65 11s lOd at March 31, 1935. It was decided to open an account in the Post Office Savings Bank and set aside £IOO for the purchase of a new ambulance. The president and the secretary were appointed trustees. Basketball Basketball teams from the Timaru Girls’ High School and Craighead Girls’ School, Timaru, visited the Waimate High School for a triangular tournament. The following were the results of the various matches:— A Grade. —Timaru Girls' High School defeated Waimate High School 20—7; Waimate High School defeated Craighead 13—12; Timaru Girls’ High School defeated Craighead 18—4.

B Grade.—Timaru Girls’ High School defeated Craighead 21—1; Timaru Girls’ High School defeated Wnimate High School 16—6; Waimatj High School defeated Craighead 10—2. Timaru Girls’ High School had four wins, Waimate two wins, and Craighead none. ROXBURGH Golf On Saturday the Roxburgh Club played foursome matches with member's of the Alexandra Club at Alexandra. The following are the results (Alexandra names first):—F. Belcher and V. Fenwick beat J. M’Lennan and A. Lamb, Milne and MTlroy beat J. Jeffery and F. J. Laloli, Wellstead and Gilkinson beat J. Pannett and G. Jefferv, Father O’Connell and J. O’Kane tied with K. Wright and R. Arnolt. Watt and Hewitt lost to B. Gilmour and A. Alexander, M’Lay and

Cronin lost to J. M'Mahon and M. Hiscock, Doucherty and Ross bew Laloli and H. White, Stewart and M'Lintock beat J. Uren and G. Luke. Alexandra 5' 2 wins, Roxburgh 2i wins. „ , .On Monday afternoon a Vase Challenge Match was played with the Clyde ladies, when Mrs Gilmour beat Mrs W. K. George, Mrs Laloli beat Miss Bell, Miss George beat Mrs M'Arthur, Mrs Uren beat Mrs Scoullar, Mrs Elder beat Mrs Hanning. On August 25 and 26 the ladies’ tournament will take place, the men beginning on August 27. The links are in excellent order and a largo number of golfers is expected. TEMUKA Pipe Bands’ Contest With a view to holding a pipe bands’ contest at Temuka on next Boxing Day, the combined committees of the Temuka Highland Pipe Band and Caledonian Society have decided to approach the New Zealand and Canterbury Pipe Bands’ Associations for information regarding the proposed competition. When the necessary information is forthcoming an organising committee will be appointed to further the project. Flag System An effort Is to be made by the Temuka branch of the Farmers’ Union to have the flag system introduced at the local stock sales. Temuka is the only stock sale in South Canterbury where this system is not in force. Platform and Policy of the N.Z. Farmers’ Union At a meeting of the Temuka branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union some time ago a remit was passed to be sent forward to the provincial executive, which read as follows; — “ That the platform and policy of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union be widened so as to embrace all sections of the farming community.” As matters political stand at present, there appears a growing demand among sections of the farming community that more interest should be taken by the farmers themselves to protect their own interests, particularly in view of the legislation recently introduced by Parliament. The remit will come up for discussion at the next provincial executive meeting at Timaru, when the opinions of leading South Canterbury farmers who are members of the executive will be awaited with interest. CROMWELL Rifle Club Twenty-four ladies again competed at the weekly shoot of the Kawarau Ladies’ Club. For a trophy presented by Mrs D. Nicol 10 memners scored 80 or over, including handicap, and the winner was Mrs R. H. Thomas. Miss M'Ewan won the gold button, and Mrs Berry the handicap button. Scores were as follows: —Miss M'Ewan, 77—8 —80; Mrs C. Betts, 75—6—80; Mrs Key, 75—8—80; Mrs R. H. Thomas, 72—8— 80; Mrs Moffat, 72—8—80; Mrs Berry, 71— 15—80; Miss Brown, 68—15—80; Miss Betts, 67—13—80; Mrs Dewar, 68— 15—80; Miss Phelan, 65—15—80; Miss Stumbles, 67—15—80; Mrs Radcliffe, 70 —5—75; Mrs Johnson, 71 —7—78; Mrs G. Stumbles, 67—11—78; Mrs R. M'Donald, 72—5—77; Mrs Mulroon.ey, 68—9—77; Miss Jones, 69—7—76; Mrs A. Scott, 70—6—76; Mrs Veint, 70—3—73; Mrs Wilkinson, 67—6—73; Miss Blackie, 66 —7—73; Mrs Pollock, 65 —6—71; Mrs Campbell, 56—9—65; Mrs Stephens, 32 • —15—47. . There was only one score of 80 or over at the Kawarau Men’s Club weekly shoot. L. Betts won the gold button after a tie with A. Key, and C. Betts won the handicap button. The scores were: —L. Betts, 76—5—80; A. Key, 76 3—79; C. Betts, 70—9—79; B. Leader, 70 _9_79; J. M'Namara, 70—9—79; R. M'Donald, 74-4-78; A. Ree 71-7-78; D. Wishart. 69-9-78; W. Moffat, 679—76; I. Campbell, 67—9—76; W. Veint, 72 3—75; G. Tosswell, 678 —75, G. Bell, 66—9—75; F. Geering. 72—3—75; T Storev 649 —73; W. Smart, 65—9 74; 62-9-71; R. Ward 599—68: J. Kilgour, 60—9—69; H. Wilkinson, 69—9—68; T. Butler, 53—9—62. Mrs Webb again won the gold button at the Cromwell Ladies’ Club competition,' and Miss Pringle won the handicap button and also a club trophy after a shoot-off with Miss Benzom, Mrs Ree, and Mrs Fraser. semes were:—Miss Benzom. 75—7—80, Mrs Ree 739 —80; Mrs Fraser, 71—9—80, Miss Pringle, 67-13-80; Miss Toms. 74—5—79; Miss C. Roberts, 74—5—79, Mrs Congalton, 64—15—79; Miss Sha , 70 —6 —76; Mrs Webb, 75—1—76^. Miss I. Campbell, 67 —8—75; Miss V. Campbell 69 —5 —74; Miss O. Gordon, 63 8—71; Miss Mitchell, 58—8—66; Mrs Nicol. 58-8-66; Mrs Sandens 51-lo —66; Miss Gndgman, 54—11—65, Miss Thomson, 43—11—54. , n „ b The Cromwell Railway Mens Club fired the first round for the North Otago Times Shield, for which foUi teams were entered. The gold button was won by R. Rae and the silver button by W. Fraser, the scores being. R Rae W. Webb 77, W. Fraser, S. Park 76, S. Olds, R. Hughes, J. M Kay, N Toms 75, R. Sanders, R. Bramley, V.' Sanders 74, R. Sinclair 73, J. Kelson 72 A. Dewar, A. Brown, Jack Johnston 7l! Joe Johnston 70. J. Benson 69, B. Toms, G. Philpott 68, W. Pearson. I. Toms, J. M'Namara 66, A, Pearson 58. Mining A Keystone drill which, has operated on freehold land on Cromwell Flat for some time was taken out of the district last week. Interest'in the re-pegging of mining privileges on Cromwell Flat vanished as quickly as it arose. The applications over the areas were withdrawn at the sitting of the court on Wednesday. . Golf The weekly match of the Cromwell Ladies’ Club resulted in a win for Mrs Grant, after a tie with Mrs Hosking, the scores being 105 respectively. The most important social function of the year was the Cromwell Golf Club ball, which attracted a large attendance, including visitors from all parts of Central Otago. In all respects it was a marked success.