ANGLING

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23016, 20 October 1936, Page 5

ANGLING

COMPETITION AT KAKANUI

The first fishing competition of the season was held at the Kakanui River on Saturday night under the control of the North Otago Angling Club. In spite of the fact that the night was cold, there was an excellent entry, and keen interest was displayed in the Competition. The weigh-in took place at Mr Chalmer's crib, and the winner was found in L. Watkins, who had a bag of five trout weighing in all 51b 2oz. About a week ago Mr Watkins was also fortunate in landing nine good-condir tioned trout at this river. Fairly good results were obtained by the other anglers taking part. At present the Kakanui is in first-class order for flyfishing, and excellent sport is fully expected within the next few weeks. Although it was generally thought that it would take the Waitaki River much longer to clear, it was in fishable condition for the week-end, and several good-conditioned trout wore taken at the mouth of the river. However, the river is still running fairly high. The local anglers who went to Temuka to try their luck on the Opihi and Temuka Rivers have returned after spending about a fortnight in that locality. They report that it is too early for fishing there, but that the rivers should improve greatly within the course of two or three weeks. MINIATURE RIFLE SHOOTING CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS A Champion of Champions Shoot is being held by the Timaru Association, in which the club champion and run-ner-up of each club between the Waitaki and Rangitata Rivers are invited to participate. This should prove a very interesting event, and also a great honour to the club whose member wins the shoot. The competition also includes the champion and runner-up in the ladies’ clubs, or the top-scorer in mixed clubs. Special trophies will be .presented to the winning rifleman and lady. Nearly 80 ladies now participate in this popular winter sport in the district controlled by the Timaru Association. It has been suggested in various quarters that the local association should inaugurate a similar competition. RAILWAY CLUB At the final shoot of the Railway Club for the season, a couples competition was the feature of the evening. One sighter and four counting shots were fired on the same target by those taking part. Mr and Mrs Andrew, Mr and Mrs Anderson, and Mr and Mrs Brightwell all tied with a possible. The three ladies then shot off, Mrs Brightwell being the winner, the other two ladies having over-handicapped themselves. Each couple was allowed to nominate its own handicap, and had to fire without markers. At the conclusion of the shoot supper was dispensed, and Mr J. Mackie (deputy president of the club) presented the winning couple with a trophy each. The evening proved an excellent finale to a successful season. BOYS’ JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY RUN Warm, overcast conditions prevailed yesterday for the annual cross-country run held by the Waitaki Boys’ Junior High School. There was a big field, and the race vas run over the usual course. The following are the results:—R. F. Anderson 1, A. Campbell 2, R. Grave 3. Fastest time, R, F. Anderson (Spain), 32min 29sec; second fastest time, D. M. Collett. ■ Record, J. Franklin, 1932, 29min 42sec. RELIEF WORKS The following work was carried out for local bodies and school committees by relief workers under the No. 5 scheme during last week:—Oamaru Borough Council: Improvements to footpaths and grubbing noxious weeds, 6 men, £l3 7s; gardens and reserves, 14 men, £'27 11s fid; water-race, 6 men, £ll 12s: work at reserve C, 152 men, £248 16s 6d. Marine Parade Society: Formation of track, 2 men, £3 13s fid. School committees: Improvements to grounds—St. Joseph’s School, 7 men, £l4 Is 8d; JJorth School. 2 men, £4 ss; South School, 1 man, £2 6s fid. GENERAL NEWS The secretary of the North Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association (Mr A. W. Woodward) advises that a class for novice hacks will be included in the show catalogue, for which an entry of 5s will be charged, and for which a special prize of £1 Is will be awarded: also prizes of 10s fid each for first and second. Students of aeroplanes should note that there are two classes 'for models in the schedule Schedules i%ill be forwarded on application. Commencing at Waitaki at 9.30 on Thursday morning a series of demonstration lectures will be conducted by Messrs J. M. Smith and T. Sellwood, of the Agricultural Department, under the auspices of the Young Farmers Clubs of the district. The demonstrations- will include a large variety of experiments that are being conducted in various parts of the district by the Agricultural Department, and a cordial invitation is extended to all farmers and merchants interested to attend, and it may be added that a very instruc tive day should result. The Oamaru Amateur Swimming Club has received advice that the itinerary of the Australian swimmers visiting New Zealand this summer has been re-arranged, and they will now be in Oamaru from November 19 to 23 Their appearance at the local club’s carnival will be their first appearance in New Zealand. At the meeting ol the Hilderthorpe/aitaki Young Farmers’ Club Mr H. H Grocott, of Oamaru, gave an address on “Weather Forecasting," and this was much appreciated, the speaker being heartily .hanked. Arrangements were made to have Mr Beatty, of Waimate, lecture on “ Maori Lore and Traditions” at the next meeting. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—October 20: 6.10 a.m. and 6 35 p.m. The Kairanga will now load at Newcastle on Thursday, via Sydney, for Bluff, Dunedin, and Oamaru The vessel is due here about the end of this month The Wingatui is due here this morning to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Waipahi is expected here about Wednesday. October 28. to load and sail for Wellington, Nelson, and New Plymouth via Timaru and Lyttelton. The Wainui will load at Oamaru on Thursday. October 29. for Wellington, Napier, and Gisborne, via Timaru and Lyttelton.