COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23004, 6 October 1936, Page 13

COUNTRY NEWS

PALMERSTON Gun Club A 15-bird Handicap Match for the Teacher's Cup took place on Saturday afternoon, under windy conditions. There were seven competitors, but only four completed the rounds. Messrs J. R. Roy (20 yards) and Joseph Roy (Li yards) broke all their birds, and after firing off three more rounds, the cup was won by the president, Mr J. R. Roy, who also won it last year, and now becomes the owner. This cup has been competed for since 1928, no one having won it twice in succession or three times at intervals till this last match. The same members had a Six-bird Match off 18 yards, with the following results:—W. Sutherland, Joseph Roy,, and R. Cameron five breaks each, J. R. Roy four, D. Ross, J. H. Roy, and F. W. Robinson three each. KUROW Jockey Club Dance The Kurow Hall was filled to its capacity on Saturday last, the occasion being the dance at the conclusion of race day. Jacobs's Orchestra supplied the music and Mr J. Dickie carried out the duties of M.C. QUEENSTOWN The Weather Sunshine and rain have alternated with regular frequency during the past few days, and there has been sufficient snow on the ranges to keep the temperature uncomfortably low at times. However, conditions' have improved over the week-end, and the snow is fast disappearing. Southerly winds also indicate .fine weather ahead. Social Evening Another of the series of fortnightly socials being held under the auspices of the Municipal Band took place in the Garrison Hall on Thursday night. It proved to be one of the most successful of: the season, the public according it very generous patronage and the entertainment being bright and breezy generally. Progressive euchre was played in the early part of the evening, good prizes for the best scores being donated by Mr George Cockburn and Mr J. L. Lindsay. These were won by Mrs W: MTnnes and Mr Gerard Lynch. The consolation awards went to Miss Edna Ashworth and Mr A. Landrebe. An abundant supper was provided by a number of lady supporters of the band. A dance followed the card games, Mr G. Mitchell and Miss V. Roycroft supplying, the music. Borough Council At the monthly meeting of the local Borough Council on Thursday a good deal of the business was of a routine character. It was decided that the committee recently appointed to go into the matter of a suitable centennial memorial be authorised to confer with the representatives of the Lake County Council and the Arrowtown Borough Council on the subject whenever a conference is called. ' ,'. ■ . -i. The council could not see its way to make a grant to the funds of the Otago Expansion League, as it was already subscribing to other similar organisations. _• , ••''■ ~ The Public Works Department, Alexandra, advised that, owing to the increases in wages, the cost of the work of stoning up Horn Creek would £24o—an advance of £SO. Hence the council would be required to contribute £126 instead of £IOO on the original estimate.—lt was agreed to pay the increased sum and to ask the Public Works Department to carry out the work, with a recommendation that local labour be employed wherever possible.—The Minister .of Finance wrote stating that the Government was prepared to renew its offer of financial assistance at the rate of £2 5s per man per week towards the cost of labour in connection with the proposed borough drainage scheme. The officers of the Public Works Department would, however, not be available for the carrying out of the enterprise owing to their time being fully occupied with Government undertakings.—The council decided to hold the matter in abeyance until more favourable conditions obtain. •'.",, , .. The chairman of the Library Committee reported that a local resident had been apprehended on a charge of removing newspapers from the library. A strict watch had been kept for several days owing to the frequent disappearance of papers and periodicals.— The discussion on the report was taken in committee, and in open council it was resolved that the party concerned be expelled .from a local municipal organisation of which he is a member. The clerk was instructed to procure a siren for the fire engine on trial. Lawn Tennis Club The annual meeting of the Queenstown Lawn Tennis Club was well attended, Dr W. A. Anderson presiding. Office-bearers were elected as follows:—President, Dr Anderson; vicepresidents—Mrs James Stanton, Messrs W. H. Overton and A. Tripp; secretary and treasurer, Mr R. Robertson; hon. av<iitor, Mr P. W. J. Cockerill; General Committee —Mesdames C. M. Inglis and James Stanton, Messrs W. H. Overton, A. Tripp, C. M. Inglis, and C. Webb. The subscriptions were fixed as follows:—Men 15s, ladies 7s 6d, juniors (14 years and under), boys 7s 6d, girls ss. . The official opening of the season was fixed for October 7. The incoming committee was recommended to inquire into the laying on of water, turfing the surround of the courts, and general improvements. It was decided to take no further steps at present in the matter of an additional court. Cricket The annual meeting of the Queenstown Cricket Club took place during the week, Mr J. T. Lynch presiding. The following .were elected officebearers.—President, Mr H. J. H. Lewis: vice-presidents—Messrs W. H. Nelson, H. C. Buckham, J. W. Gardiner, J. T. Lynch, and H. Sew Hoy; captain, Mr W. Robins; deputy captain, Mr J: T. Lynch; secretary and treasurer, Mr James Buckham; General CommitteeMessrs W. H. Nelson and J. T. Lynch, with the president, captain and deputy captain. ■ . ■ ; a ■- _. . The annual subscription was fixed at ss, and the official opening arranged for October 10. Wakatipu Bowling Club Mr A. T. Scheib, the retiring president, was in the chair at the annual meeting of the Wakatipu Bowlmg Club, held on Friday evening. Election of office-bearers:—President, Mr Andrew Simson; vice-presidents, Messrs A. H. Cooke and W. ft. Nelson; honorary secretary and tresaurer. Mr J W. Miller; honorary auditor Mr R. J.' Fuller. Committees: Match—Messrs John Perks, Ron Mills and W. H. Nelson; general-Messrs A. T. Scheib J. B. Perks W. D. Warren and A. Landrebe, with president and vice-presidents ex ° iTwas decided to affiliate with the October 14 to load for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton.' . The Wingatui is expected to clear Auckland on October 9, and is due here on October 19 to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Karu is due at Oamaru this afternoon, and loads for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth, via ports.

Central Otago Centre, and Mr T. Sunderland was appointed the club's delegate. The official opening was fixed for October 21. It was made a recommendation to the incoming committee that the club competition be commenced in mid-November, a trophy for this being offered by Mr Warren. Lake County Dairy Company The Lake County Co-operative Dairy Company resolved at its last meeting to give lid per lb for butter-fat until further notice. The tender of Messrs William Reed and Sons for the supnly of coal to the factory was accepted, and Mr James Shaw was the successful tenderer for cartage between the factory and the Frankton wharf. Pupils' Concert On Friday evening the pupils of the local Dominican Convent presented their annual entertainment in the Garrison Hall, the attendance being large and representative. The programme was a lengthy one, comprising instrumental and -elocutionary items, folk dances and well-staged playettes. The standard throughout was up to the customary high-water mark that year by year characterises the performances of the Convent School children. They received no assistance from ex-pupils, so that their efforts were all the more meritorious. Personal Mrs James Park returned to Dunedin to-day, Professor Park having preceded her some days ago to Central Otago, where he has been visiting bis daughter. = „.'.., Mr and Mrs W. Elliot, Birchdale Station, who went to Dunedin for the Eurdon-Peake wedding, have returned to Wakatipu. Miss E. Southberg returned home on Sunday night from Southland, where she spent some weeks visiting among friends. , , . Mr W. Matthews, of the local steamer service, and his wife have gone to Invercargill on holiday. • ■ Miss Joanne Cameron, who has been the guest of Mr arid Mrs Alexander Mackenzie, of Mount Nicholas Station, has gone onto Omarama. Mr R. L. Wigley, managing director, of the Mount Cook Tourjst Company, Mr H.Coxhead, secretary of the company, and Mr H. Moreton, a director, have come from Timaru for the formal taking over by the company of Hotel Eichardt. Mr C. Elms, until recently manager of the Hermitage, Mount Cook, and his son, Mr C. S. Elms, who has succeeded him in that position, are also here Mr Thomas Davidson, of the engineroom staff of the Lake steamers, has gone to Dunedin on his annual leave. He is accompanied by his wife and daughter. CROMWELL Miniature Rifle Club At the weekly shoot of the Kawarau Men's Club, W. Veint won the gold button artd R. M'Felinthe; silver button. Scores:—R. M'Felin 75—7—80, T. Olds 73-6-79. A Ree 70-9-79, W. Veint 75—3—78, A. Key 75—3—78. F. Geer ng 75—3—78, G. Bell 67-9-76, I. Campblll 67-9-76, J. M'Namara 67-9 -76, W. Smart 70-6-76, G. Stumbles 69—6—75, W. Hooper 64—9—73, R. Ward 64—9—73, J. Storey 61-9—70. The Kawarau Ladies' Club fired the third competition to count for Mr K. Walker's Cup. Trophies,donated by Mr Bryant were won by Mrs Johnson and Miss M. Stumbles, and these two competitors also took the gold and silver buttons respectively. Scores:—Mrs Johnson 76—6—80. Miss M Stumbles 70-14-80, Mrs A. Scott 74-6-80, Miss M. Betts 74—7—80, Mrs M'Donald 74 5—79, Mrs C. Betts 73—6—79, Mrs Mulrooney 72—7—79, Mrs H. Wilkinson 71 —6—77, Mrs Veint 69—4—73, Mrs Thomas 69—7—76, Miss Blackie 68— 7—75, Mrs Ree 67—5—72, Mrs Pollock 66—61-72, Mrs Dewar 65—13—78, Mrs Berry 64—11—75, Mrs W. Jelley 64 14—78, Miss M'Ewan 66—6—72, Miss Phelan 51—15 —66,. Miss Brown 50—13 —63, Mrs Key 65—6—71. . ■ The average of the 10 highest scores at the Railway Rifle Club's shoot was 75. The gold button was won by W. Webb, and the silver button by W. Fraser. J. Anderson and B. Hughes are to shoot off for a club trophy. Scores:—W. Webb 80, W. Fraser 78, J. Anderson 77, R. Tom 77, R. Sanders 76. R. Bramley 75, B. Hughes 74, S. Olds 72, R. Sinclair 71, G. Philpott 70, Joe Johnston 69, Jack Johnston 68, J. M'Namara 67, E. Brown 67, J. Helson 65, A. Pearson 63, J. Ryan 63, E. Hughes 59, W. Pearson 59, W. Summers 50. . „ „ At the weekly shoot of the Cromwell Ladies' Club, Miss C. Roberts won a trophy presented by Mrs Sanders, after a shoot-off with Miss Thomson and Mrs Webb. The last-named won the gold button, and Miss Roberts the silver button. Scores:—Mrs Webb 79 _l_Bo,' Miss C. Roberts 74—6—80, Miss M. Thomson, 71—11—80, Mrs Anderson 73—6—79, Miss O. Gordon 72—5—77, Miss Arbuckle 66—11—77,. Miss N. Shaw Mrs Nicol 68—6—74, Miss D. Gridgman 62—12—74, Mrs Fraser 68—5—73. Mrs Sanders 62—11 73, Miss N. Mitchell 66—6—72, Miss I. Campbell 64—7—71. The Fruit Crop ,

Orchardists report prospects for a heavy fruit crop of all varieties. Cold storms so far have not caused any damage, but generally climatic conditions are not what can usually be expected at this time of the year. ;. The Central Railway After a period of quietness extending over many years, settlers up the valley, no doubt encouraged by the Government's activity in respect to other.uncompleted lines, are again taking up the appeal of the extension to Hawea. Steps are now in hand for a definite appeal to the Ministers who are to visit the district later in the year. This information was conveyed to the Borough Council at its last meeting by Cr Harvey, who said that a promise had already been made that the position would be fully investigated. The speaker said the Central was the best revenue producing branch in the South Island, and its extension would be of direct benefit to settlers in the cost of transport. While some members of the council saw a danger of the appeal conflicting with that for a big irrigation scheme, the Mayor ventured the opinion that support too would be forthcoming for the iettlers.

Mining One of the Keystone drills recently operating on the Clutha for the Austral Malay, Ltd., has ceased work and was brought into store at Cromwell. ' Several of the crews for the claims at Nevis went out to the field last week.

Obituary For a small community the weekend death rate" in Cromwell was almost calamitious, exceeding anything hitherto known in one day. On Saturday no fewer than three well-known local residents passed way, a young man, a middle-aged woman, and an elderly woman. The first death, early on Saturday morning, was that of Miss Emily Betts, at the age of 50 years. Although she had suffered a little from ill-health at intervals there was nothing to indicate a sudden end, and the cause of death, which occurred with little warning, was attributed to a stroke. The second daughter of the late Mr and Mrs John Betts, the deceased was born at Ipswich, Australia, and came to Cromwell with her parents when a mere girl and had resided here ever since. The parents established • a small orchard property on Cromwell Flat, and fefore and following their death Miss Betts devoted her attention to this work. She was quiet and unassuming and a staunch supporter of the Church of England. The funeral took place in the New Cemetery on Saturday, the Rev. Mr Hurd officiating at the graveside. The second death was that of Mr T. B. Fleming, first assistant at the Cromwell District High School. He

had been off duty for a few weeks suffering from pleurisy and symptoms of pneumonia, and it was generally understood that he was making satisfactory progress, but the end came suddenly on Saturday. Born at Invercargill, he was educated there and later at Woodlands, Waipahi, Kaikorai, and finally at the Otago Boys' High School. His first school was at Makarora, and from there he came to Cromwell 11 years ago as first assistant and remained here ever since. A talented teacher, with his whole heart in the welfare of the pupils, the results achieved by the pupils was in no small degree due to his personal effort and guidance. He at times worked perhaps beyond reasonable personal capacity. Some four years ago he married a then teacher at the school, Miss Young, whose parents reside at Dunedin,. and who is left with an infant daughter. The body was taken to Dunedin yesterday for interment; A touching tribute to a loyal teacher was the presence of the school children, who marched with the cortege from the Presbyterian Church to the station, as did many local residents. The last of the three lamented deaths was that of Mrs George Partridge, of Quartz Reef Point, a resident of the district for the greater part of her life. The eldest daughter of the late Mr and Mrs P. Hosking, two very early settlers, the deceased was born at Lyttelton in 1865, but when a mere girl came with her parents first to Kawarau Gorge and shortly after to Quartz Reef Point. She was in the employ of the late Mrs Perriam for some time at the Welcome Home Hotel, but over 50 years ago married, and soon after the young couple took over the property at Quartz Reef Point from Mr Partridge's father. By industry and enterprise, laudable characteristics in both, they made good in successfully developing one of the district's fine little properties. Some 10 years ago Mrs Partridge suffered a temporary illness. Three years ago she was overcome by a serious affliction which necessitated the amputation of the lower portion of a leg, but despite advancing years came through this well. A stroke less than a fortnight ago hastened the end at the age of 71 years. She is survived by her husband, one of the district's most honoured residents, still hale and active at 85 years, and a family of four—Mrs J. Scott (Dunedin), Mrs G. Mitchell and Mr W. Partridge (Cromwell), and Mr E. Partridge (inspector of schools, Wellington). The Weatlicr Mild conditions and heavy thawing winds late in the week shifted much of the snow off the high country. With this there was a sharp rise in the Kawarau River, which touched the seven-foot mark, while there was a corresponding rise in the Clutha. Early on Monday morning conditions were mild but unsettled. MIDDLEMARCH Annual Social The annual social in connection with the St. Chad's Anglican Church was held on Friday evening, when, despite the unpleasant weather conditions, there was a large attendance, of members and friends present, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. During the evening songs were contributed by Misses M. Egan, D. Thompson, and Mr J. Jones, and a recitation by Mrs R. N. Elliot. The following were the prize winners:—Cards: Women—Mrs D. Osbournel, Mrs D.Gallagher 2; gentlemen—Mr A. Murdoch 1, Mr H. White 2. Dancing: Monte Carlo, Mr and Mrs J. A. Jones: lucky spot, Miss Templeton (Pembroke) and L. Brown: lucky number, Miss F. Keast and C. Williams. Lawn Tennis The opening of the Middlemarcn lawn tennis season took place on Saturday afternoon, when a full attendance of members was present. The beautiful pavilion which has recently been erected in proximity to the courts was declared open for the use of members by Mr F. Howell. The weather was fine, and a very pleasant afternoon was spent, after which afternoon tea was served by the women. RANFURLY Central Miniature Rifle Association The third and final round of the. Andrew Cup and the Alexandra Herald Cup has now been shot, and the best two out of three shoots to count brought a few changes in the positions of the teams. The final result was a draw between Omakau A and Cromwell D, each scoring 786 points, and these teams will have to shoot off. Kawarau B were third with 784. followed by Ranfurly C and Clyde A with 783. Ranfurly A and Ranfurly B were next together with 7,82, followed by Hyde A and Strath-Taieri B 781. Twenty-two teams have scores between 771 and 781, showing that the competition has been a very even one. The Alexandra Herald Cup did not produce such close results, naturally, being an off-the-rifle competition. Ranfurly A was first with 768, Clyde A second with 760, Alexandra A third 759, Ranfurly B 758, Omakau A 749, Cromwell A 748, Cromwell B 745, Ranfurly C 743, Kyeburn A 740. In the individual off-the-rifle competition, H. Tattersfield (Clyde) was first with 158. W. Webb (Cromwell) and A. H. Macdonald (Ranfurly), 157, have to shoot off for second prize. In the individual with handicap, the following will shoot off:—D. Hore, V. O'Neill, W. Creighton (Kyeburn), J. Kenny, R. Tod (Hyde), T. Brehaut, E. Peat (Strath-Taieri), W. Behrens, R. Duncan (Naseby), D. Lamont, W. Howell (Waipiata), Miss Betts (Kawarau Ladies), H. Wilkinson (Kawarau), G. Philpott (Cromwell), L. Ball, Jack Clouston (Omakau), H. Tattersfield, D. Sinclair (Clyde). The results of the third round of the competition are as follows:—Ranfurly A: A. H. Macdonald 78, J. C. Kearney 76, J. E. Kearney 78, J. A. Cromb 76, R. G. Spence 76; 384—7—391:—total, 782. Ranfurly B: J. Davies 77, J. I. Fraser 80, D. Lonie 72, J. P. Kearney 74, R. Weir 69; 372—13—385;—t0ta1, 782. Ranfurly C: F. K. Morris 75, Pringle 76, H. Carson 74, J. Hanrahan 77, W. Elliott 72; 374—19—393;—t0ta1, 783. Ranfurly C: G. Gilbert 74, A. Woods 74, A. Carson 71, R. Carruthers 69, A. Cromb 68; 356—32—388;—t0ta1, 769. Kyeburn A: D. Hore 74, R. P. Wilson 75, A: H. Griffiths 75, J. M. Griffiths 73, W. Pearson 72; 369—17—386; total, 778. Kyeburn B: G. Creighton 69, E. W. Strode 76, A. J. Strode 71. A. F. Pearson 71, V. O'Neil 78; 365—26 —391; total, 778. Kyeburn C: R. J. Wilson 73, D. Dickson 61, W. Creighton 75. N. Ellis 59, E. Cfcreen 60; 328—41 369;—total, 777. Hyde A: L. Christie 75, J. Bruhns 76, J. Kenny 76, T. Moynahan 72, Jl Ramsay 68; 365—21—386; total, 781. Hyde B: M. Bruhns 70, P. Dowling 71, A. Kenny 62, L. Coe 74. R. Tod 70; 327—31—358;—t0ta1. 779. StrathTaieri A: W. Thomson 71, J. Wilson 68, J. East 65, W. Youngman 74, T. Brehaut 74; 352—36—388;—t0ta1, 777. Strath-Taieri B: D. R. Thompson 61, A. Mathieson 74, D. Innis 62. T. Schulter 65, J. M'Lennon 66; 328 Strath-Taieri C: J. Keast 62, G. Tisdall 53, W. Whiston 66, E. Peat 50, B. Ayson 74; 305—42—347;—t0ta1, 768. StrathTaieri D: C. Williams 67, G. Hutchens 33, P. Beattie 68, W. Ware 59, A. Guild 67; 294—53—347;—t0ta1, 768. Lauder A: G. Alexander 72, A. Pryor 71, W. Grey 61, D. Patterson 73, J. Looney 76: 353 26—379:—t0ta1. 763. Lauder B: J. Lorrimer 59, J. Beattie 69, S. Beattie 68, H. Macdonald 59. J. Stewart 66; 321 — 55 —376; —total, 727. Naseby A: W. Behrens 75, G. Graham 72. L. Hoffman 68. W. Duncan 67, A. Lonie 73; 355—30 —33s;—total, 772. Naseby B: L; Jopson 69, A. Palmer 70, J. Palmer 67, W. Jopson 70, A. Winchester 69; 345—40 385;—total, 774. Naseby C: G. Bremner 68, W. Andreson 61, M. Hore 69, G. Creighton 64, R. Duncan 71; 333—47 380. Waipiata A: D. Rapson 74, G. H.

Mathias 64, F. H. Mathias 71, E. M'Clintock 73, D. Hall 67; 329—32—361;—t0ta1, 743. Waipiata B: D. Lamont 78, F. Reichel 67, S. Gregory 65, S. M'Gregor 65, G. Weir 65; 343—36-379;—total, 773. Waipiata C: D. Howell 65, M. K. M'Donald 68, S. Gaylor 64, G. Nott 60; I 333—52—385;—t0ta1, 761. Waipiata D: C. Bulman 69, N. Oliver 62, W. Cook 63, W. Howell 70, B. Ritchie 57; 321 59—380;—total, 772. Waipiata E: S. Mackay 69, A. G. Mathias 51, M. Alexander 51, F. Roberts 40; L. Jones 63; 274—81—355;—t0ta1, 756. Kawarau Ladies' A: Mrs M'Donald 68, Mrs Radcliff 68, Mrs Key 79, Mrs Veint 72, .Mrs Thomas 73; 351—34 385;—total, 767. Kawarau Ladies' B: Miss Wilkinson 69,. Mrs Scott 69. Miss Betts 73, Miss Johnson 68, Mrs Mulrooney 73; 352—43—395; —t0ta1, 776. Kawarau A: W. Veirit 75, A. Key 74, R. M'Donald 75. F. Geering.7s, L. Betts 69; 368—19—387;—total, 771. Kawarau B: W. Smart 61, H. Wilkinson 75, F. Olds 74, G. Stumbles 72, G. Tossweli 78; 360—27—387;—t0ta1, 784. Cromwell Ladies' A: Mrs Webb 78, Miss R. Toms 70, Miss V. Campbell 68, Miss N. Shaw 70, Miss I. Campbell 62;. 348—27—375; total, 771. Cromwell Ladies' B: Miss 0. Gordon 68, Miss N. Mitchell 70, Mrs Nicol 71, Mrs Fraser 75, Mrs Anderson 69; 353—33—386;—t0ta1, 775. Cromwell A: W. Webb 79, J. M'Kay 70, V. Sanders 74, A. Dewar 79, N. Toms 67; 369 —l4—3B3;—total, 773. Cromwell B: W. Henderson 72, R. Sanders 72, S. Park 65, R. Rae 76, J. Parcell 74; 359—15 374;—total, 775. Cromwell C: J. JohnSon 72, R. Toms 69, R. Bramley 72, R. Sinclair 73, W. Fraser 71; 357—26—383, —total, 771. Cromwell D: J. Helson 76, G. Philpott 75, A. Brown 70. J; Benson 75, R. Hughes 73; 369—27—396; total, 786. Alexandra A: J. ■ Lunn 78, M. Maitland 75. E. Sanders 75, C. Sorrell.77, S. C. Wells 71: 376—9—385;total, 775. Alexandra B: C. Coutts 73,1. Frater 75, G. Hall 70, R. M'llroy 75, E. M'Guire 70; 363—22—385;—t0ta1, .774. Omakau A: J. Stevenson 74, L. Ball .76, W. Marshall 75, A. Clouston- 74, E. Jones 73; 372—18—390;—total, 786. Omakau B: R. Black 68, R. Bates 70, D. M'Lean 71, J. Kay 69, J. Corrigall 70; 348—28—376;—t0ta1, 759. Omakau C: H. Glassford 74, S. Somes 70, T. Quigley 54, Jack Clouston 73, Jim Clouston 71; 342—31—373;—t0ta1, 763. Clyde A: C. J. Davidson 75, H. Tattersfield 77, W. Tattersfield 75, A. Wood 76, J. Ross 78; '3Bl—ll—392;—total, 783 Clyde B: D. Sinclair 78, W; Thompson 72, T. Stevens 73, E. George 74, R. Wilson 68; 365-^24—2B9;—total, 771. Clyde C: Ralph Wilson 74, D. M'Donald 72, F. Lindsay 65, B: Laing 73. J. Hollows 67; 351—33—384;—t0ta1, 770. EASTERN SOUTHLAND Cricket At the annual meeting of the Eastern Southland Cricket Sub-association onSaturday evening the following officebearers were elected:—President, Mr A. D. Reid;. vice-presidents, Messrs'-L. G. Townsend and A. Crawford; committee—Messrs W. Southern, W. Maeara, J. Edwards, B. Robertson, J. A. C. Macartney, and V. Alderson; secretary, Mr C.'L. King; treasurer, Mr C. R. Barron; selectors—Messrs W. Southern, L. G. Townsend, and A. D. Reid; auditor, Mr W. Gee; Emergency Committee, Messrs Southern and ex-officio members. It was decided to hold First and Second Grade competitions, to start on Saturday, October 31. October 17 was fixed as the date for closing of entries. Horse Parade The Gore Agricultural and Pastoral Association's annual horse parade was held on Saturday, and attracted a small entry of .five Clydesdales and two thoroughbred horses. Mr C. L. Weir acted as announcer. At the conclusionof the parade a demonstration on the Clydesdale type • was given for the benefit of young farmers. The horses paraded The Logan estate's (Otama) seven-year-old Craigie Crest, by Craigie Winalot out of Carseminnoch Lily; A. Shaw's (Arthurtoh) four-year-old Lord Leslie, by Sir Leslie out of May Print; the Logan estate's three-year-old Mossdale Royalist, by Sanguin out of Glenstuart Melba; William Chittock's (Waikaka Valley) three-year-old / Netherton Mac (imp.), by Ambitious out of Netherton Jenny; J. Williamson's (Lumsden). five-year-, old Ochtertyre Majestic, by M'Quaid of Ochtertyre out of Keith Hall Maiid. Light horses: Todd Bros/ (Mataura) nine-year-old Arion Axworthy, by Arion Guy out of Belle Keller;. I. Home's (Wyndham) 10-year-old Royal Silk, by Silk Thread (imp.) out of Glimpse. >. WAITAHUNA Horticultural Society Show The Waitahuna Horticultural Society held its annual spring show on Saturday last, and it was the most successful show held for many years.' Both in number and quality the exhibits far eclipsed those of other years. Judges for the various sections were: Cut flowers, Mr- T. H. Clark (Lawrence); baking and industrial sections, Mrs Cameron and Miss Haworth (Law 1 - rence); juvenile section, Mesdames M'Kenzie and Labes.

The following is the prize list: — Flowers.—One pot plant—Mrs Henry 1. Mrs Cameron 2. .Two wallflowers,' singlerr-Mrs.Labes 1 and 2. Two wallr flowers, doubles-Mrs' Gray 1 sfhd % One hyacinth—Mrs M'Kenzie 1 and 2. Three hyacinths—Mrs M'Kenzie' 1 and 2. Two narcissi, long trumpet—Miss Corry 1, Mr Corry 2. Two narcissi, medium cur>—Mrs M'Kenzie 1 and 2. Two narcissi, short cup—Mrs M'Kenzie 1, Mrs Cameron 2. Three narcissi, long trumpet—Mrs M'Kenzie 1; Mrs Cameron 2. Three narcissi, medium' cup—Mr Corry 1, Mrs M'Kenzie 2. Three narcissi, short cup—Mrs Cameron 1, Mrs Labes 2. Four narcissi, distinct varieties—Mrs Quilter 1, Mrs Cameron 2. Three narcissi (one long, one medium, and one short)—Miss Corry 1, Mrs Labes 2. Three Poeticus, varieties—Mrs. Crane 1. Three White Queen —Mrs Henry 1. Three Bernardino—Mrs Brook 1, Mrs Cameron 2. Three Duke of Bedford—Mrs Cunningham 1, Mrs Henry 2. Three Lord Roberts—Mrs Cunningham 1, Mrs Cameron 2. Four narcissi, long trumpets—Mrs M'Kenzie 1, Mrs Labes 2. Four narcissi, medium cup—Mrs Cameron 1, Mrs M'Kenzie 2. Four narcissi, short cup—Mrs Cameron 1. Three polyanthus narcissi—Mrs Labes 1, Mrs Cameron 2. Three double narcissi—Mrs Quilter 1, Mrs Labes 2.' One vase Emperor—Mrs Labes 1 and 2. One vase Empress—Mrs Crane 1, Mrs Labes 2. One vase Sir Watkin—Mr H. Crozier 1. One vase three narcissi, same variety—Mrs M'Kenzie 1 and 2. One vase three yellow trumpets—Mrs Labes 1 and 2. One vase Barrii—Mrs Labes 1, Mrs Cunningham 2. One vase White Lady— Mrs Crane 1, Mrs Cameron 2: Six narcissi, varieties—Mrs Cameron' 1, Mrs Crane 2. Twelve narcissi, three of each —Mrs M'Kenzie 1, Mrs Labes 2. Collection of spring flowers, 10. varieties—Mrs Labes 1, Mrs Cunningham 2. One Crown Imperial—Miss Corry 1, Mr Corry 2. Two Crown Imperial—Miss Corry 1. Three single anemones—Mrs M'Kenzie 1, Mrs Auld 2. Three double anemones—Mrs Labes 1. Six bunches of primroses, distinct hues—Miss Corry 1, Mrs Labes 2. Six polyanthus primroses—Mr E. Crozier 1 and 2. Four pansies, distinct ;hues —Mrs Labes 1. Four violas, distinct hues—Mrs Labes 2. One iris—Miss Corry 1, Mr Corry 2. Champion narcissi—Miss Corry (White Emperor'' Decorative Section.—Hand bouquet (unwired)—Mrs M'Kenzie 1, Mrs Cunningham 2. Bowl of narcissi—MrsCunningham 1, Mrs Quilter 2. Bowl of flowers —Mrs Quilter 1, Mrs Crane 2. Basket decorated with flowers— Miss Corry 1, Mrs Henry 2. gentleman's buttonhole and lady's dress spray —Miss Corry 1 and 2. Two vases of flowers, for decoration—Mrs F. Crane 1, Mrs J. Crane 2. Vase of flowers, amateurs —Mrs F. Crane •1, Miss I. Blaikie 2. Floral design—Mrs M'Kenzie 1. Floating bowl—Mrs J. Crane. 1, Mrs M'Kenzie 2.

Baking Section.—Three girdle scones —Miss G. Crozier 1, Mrs Cunningham 2.. Three oven scones—Miss Crozier 1, Miss N. Crane 2. Three fancy scones —Miss Crane 1, Mrs Cunningham 2. Three oaten cakes—Mrs Cunningham 1, Miss Crozier 2. Fruit cake, light— Mrs Cameron 1, Miss Crane 2. Fruit cake, dark—Mrs Park 1. Sponge cake —Miss Crozier 1, Miss Crane 2. Plate of pastry—Mrs Henry 1. Plate of pikelets—Mrs Pennell 1. Miss Crozier 2. Plate of shortbread —Mrs Cameron 1. Miss Crozier 2. Gingerbread—Miss

E.~ Ryan i, Miss Crane 2. Sponge sand:\vich—Miss Ryan 1; Miss Crane 2. Preserved fruit, four varieties—Mrs J. Blaikie 1, Mrs A. Brook 2. Collection of sweets, four varieties—Mrs Henry Amateur Section.—Three oven scones —Miss W. Cunningham 1. Three' fancy scones—Miss W. Cunningham 1. Three oaten cakes—Miss M. Cameron 1. Fruit cake, light—Miss M. Cameron 1, Miss W. Cunningham 2. One-pound sponge —Miss M. Cameron 1. Plate of pikelets—Miss T. Cunningham 1, Miss W. Cunningham 2. Plate of shortbreadMiss W. Cunningham 1, Miss T. Cunningham 2. Gingerbread—Miss W. Cunningham 1, Miss M. Cameron 2. Industrial Section.—Crochet in cotton—Mrs J. Blaikie 1 arid 2. Duchesse set—Miss K. Williamson 1 and 2. Coloured traycloth—Miss M. E. Crozier 1. One-piece fancywork, not crochet— Miss J. Brown 1. Pair of Socks—Mrs Brown 1, Mr T. Crozier 2. Child's knitted frock—Mrs J. Blaikie 1, Mrs J. Auld 2. Knitted tea cosy—Mrs J. Crane 1 and 2. Article made from flour bag—Mrs Cunningham 1, Mrs Pennell 2. Lady's or gentleman's knitted cardigan or pull-over—Mrs Labes 1, Mrs F. Crane 2. Juvenile Section.—Fancy apron-r-Miss V. Crane. Piece of fancy work, not crochet—Miss M. Cameron. Something, made from sugar bag—Miss V. Crane. Fancy cushion—Mrs F. Crane and Miss M. Cameron second equal. WANAKA \ Golf Last Tuesday the women of the Wanaka Golf Club gave an afternoon in honour of .Miss M. Perrow oh the eve of her marriage. After-an approach and putting competition, which was won by Mrs W. A. Scaife, after-noon-tea was served,' and Mrs F. Collings, • captain, presented Miss Perrow with a token of remembrance from club members. On Saturday the wpmen of the club .played an L.G/U.' Medal Match, the best scores being:—Mrs L. Mann 90—15—75, Mrs C. Ewing 90—12 —7B, Miss F. Perrow 99—21—78: This completed the L.G.U. Medal rounds for the season, and the winner of the silver medal was Mrs L.Mann. The winner of the bronze medal was Mrs J. Perrow. In the men's section, the semi-final of the Championships was played, and in the Senior' Championship Mr J. .Perrow beat Mr J. Rennie,three up and two to play, and Mr C. Templeton beat Mr F. Jackson four and three. In the -first round of the Junior Championship W. Ironside beat H. Harris, three up and two; D. Dickson beat.C. Ewing, five up and four; C. Wilson beat T. Anderson, four and three; R. Waldron beat G. Morris,; five and three. In the semi-final,-W. Ironside, beat R. Waldron, five and four; and C. Wilson beat D. Dickson, two up and one to play.. • . Wanaka Collie Club L .' ". « i . The annual general meeting of the Wanaka-:Collie Dog Club was held on September 10. The. president. (Mr.N. F. Scaife) presided over • a well-at-tended meeting of. members. ... M r Scaife referred to the successful flnari-* cial year the club had had, and also to the satisfactory balance on hand. Mr Scaife also coriimented on the large number,of entries for the trials, and. pointed out that the local competitors" had carried off a large proportion ofthe prizes. In conclusion he thanked all members for their assistance and asked for a. continuance of that support for the ensuing year. The following officers were elected.—President,Mr N. F. Scaife; vice-presidents— Messrs J. Faulks, G. L. Burdon and'H.i Parkhill; • treasurer, Mr G. L. Burdon; ■secretary, Mr E. E. Adams-. • Rainfall The total rainfall for the month of September was 3.64 in. Rain fall on 10 days and snow on two days. Meeting ' Last Wednesday Mr Scaife presided over a full attendance of committee members of the Wanaka Lawn Tennis Club. The most important business of the meeting was the Completion Of the plans and specifications for the proposed new; pavilion; After' a lengthy < discussion the original' plans were considerably altered. It was decided that tenders for the erection of the pavilion be called for as, soon as. the amended plans and specifications were drawn up. All arrangements were made for: the official opening and Yankee doubles tournament combined on Labour Day, play in the tournament to commence at 11 a.m. ROXByRGH Tuapeka Football Tourney The Tuapeka football tourney took place at Roxburgh on Saturday before a good attendance of the public. The weather was fine, and duringtheafternoon some good games were witnessed. In the seniors, Ida Valley played good football and proved too good for Miller's Flat, Waikoikoi, and Coal Creek A, and thoroughly deserved its win. Results:—Bantams (under 11 years and under sst 71b): Miller's Flat 15, Roxburgh A nil; Miller's Flat>37, Roxburgh B nil; Roxburgh A 9, Roxburgh B nil. Schoolboys (under 8st): First roundLawrence 8; Miller's Flat nil; Tapanui: ; B 6, Roxburgh B 3; second' rouhdr-> Lawrence 6, Tapanui A nil; Roxburgh A 16,- Tapanui,B nil; ■ final—Lawrence: 6, Roxburgh A" nil. Juniors (under 18 years): Crescent B 9, Miller's Flat 8; Cromwell won by default from Roxburgh; Pioneers 5, Crescent A 4; Roxburgh Colours won by-default from Tapanui; semi-finals Roxburgh Colours 10, Crescent B nil; Pioneers 6, Cromwell nil. Junior final: Pioneers (Gore) beat Roxburgh by a forcedown. Senior Grade: First round— Ida Valley won by default,from Coal Creek B; Miller's Flat B 6, Roxburgh B nil; second round —Ida Valley 5, Miller's Flat 3; Coal Creek A 6, Roxburgh A 3; Waikoikoi 14, Miller's Flat. B 3; Tapanui 11, Ettriek 5; semi-finals —lda Valley 15, Waikoikoi nil; Coal Creek AB, Tapanui nil. Senior final: Ida Valley 13, Coal Creek nil. Golf

Mrs Laloli and Miss George.are the winners of the L.G.U. senior medals, the winner of the bronze medal being Mrs George, and the winner of the ladies' ringer competition for the Robb Cup is Miss I. Gilmour. The greens at present are being top-dressed, and temporary greens will be made for the use of players. Bowling The opening of the Roxburgh bowling green will take place on Saturday, October 24, and on Labour Day six rinks from the Kaitangata Club intend to play a match with Roxburgh on the Roxburgh green. In the morning of the same day the visitors will play Miller's-Flat on the latter's green. Lawn Tennis Club The Roxburgh Lawn Tennis,.Club held its annual meeting recently, Mr A. M. Wilson presiding. The balance sheet showed a credit balance of £34 13s. The president thanked wprkers in the recent carnival, especially the club's queen, Miss Blanchard. He also congratulated the B team on ; winning the Tuapeka competition, and Mrs J. H. George on her success in the Easter tourney. The following office-bearers. .were elected for the season:—President, Mr A. M. Wilson; vice-presidents—Mr <L Dance/'Dr Gilmour, Mr J. George, and Mrs White; hon. secretary and treasurer, Mr G. Jeffery; club captain, Mr F. J. Laloli; selectors—captain and Mr A. Mv Wilson; delegates to Tuapeka Association, the president and secretary; Match Committee—Mr *A. M. 'Wilson, Mrs Tough, and Miss George. The. opening day was fixed for October 17, provided the courts were ready. It was decided to procure a volley board at a cost of,£s. , ■ BALCLUTHA , Angling Balclutha anglers met with fair success at the week-end. Fishing on the Mr A. J. Anderson secui'ed 14 nice fish and Mr E. Perry basketed 16 on the Catlins. At Tawanui'Mr N. Mitchell got seven good fish, and on the Pomahaka one party of four had to' be content with 12 between them. The biggest bag in point of weight was that of Mr P. Minola, on the Molyneux at Finegand—l2 fish, including one nine-pounder.