COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23224, 23 June 1937, Page 12

COUNTRY NEWS

PALMERSTON ripe Band On Friday evening the Palmerston Pipe Band" held a social evening at Terrace Farm. The 30 couples who attended spent an enjoyable evening dancing, and several musical items were presented. Soups were given by Miss E. Brown and Messrs R. Cameron. E. J. Kellv. and Drummer Maher, of the Dunedin Highland Pipe Band. Misses Pittaway, Manak. and Ross gave an exhibition of Highland dancing, and bagpipe selections were rendered by Messrs R. Cameron, S. R. Craig, T. Sutherland, and R. Park. During the evening Drum-major Pearson, on behalf of the playing members of the band, presented Mr David Ross, the retiring president, with an inscribed salad bowl. Mr Ross suitably replied, and thanked those present for their good wishes to Mrs Ross and himself. Among the visitors present were Messrs Gilchrist and Maher, of Dunedjn. The dance music was supplied by* Mrs J. T. Adams. Eastern District Sub-union A meeting of the Eastern District Sub-union was held in Palmerston on Saturday. Mr C. M. Olsen presided. The following transfers were granted:—R. Carney, Pirates to Watea. J. Winning, Alhambra to Dunback; I. Agnew, Lumsden, W. M'Kay, Athletic (Oamaru) and D. Feathers. Alhambra, all to Palmerston.

Permission was given the Palmerston Hockey Club to use the Show Grounds during the week and on Saturdays when the ground was not required for football, subject to the approval of the A. and P. Society. Accounts amounting to £6 8s 4d were massed for payment. The following is the draw for the fourth round of the senior competition:—June 26—Palmerston v. Dunback, at Palmerston (Mr J. Aichinson); Watea v. Seacliff, at Seacliff (Mr A. Williams). July 3—Palmerston v. Watea. at Hampden; Seacliff v. Dunback, at Dunback. July 10—Palmerston v. Seacliff, at Seacliff; Dunback v. Watea. at Hampden. Juniors: June 26—Palmerston v. Merton, at Waikouaiti (Mr Ward); Waikouaiti, a bye. July 3—Palmerston v. Waikouaiti, at Palmerston; Merton. a bye. Ladies' Hockey

The Palmerston Ladies' Hockey Club played a match against the Carlton Hockey Club (Dunedin) at Palmerston on Saturday, resulting in a win for the visitors by three goals to one. After the match the president, Mrs Woodhead, and several of the local club supporters entertained the visitors at afternoon tea. MIDDLEMARCH Stud Sheep for Japan A consignment of 50 stud Corriedale two-tooth rams from the well-known flock of Mr F. G. Glover, " Strath - aven," entered on the first stage of their journey to Japan on Friday last. They were specially selected by the Japanese representatives on thenrecent visit to " Strathaven," and are big-framed, heavy, robust sheep, carrying heavy fleeces of excellent quality wool. They are true representatives of the breed, and are definitely destined to maintain the reputation of the breed in their new land. The Japanese representatives were so favourably impressed with Mr Glover's stud that an option for 100 was desired for next season. The Weather The weather this month has so far been seasonable, and the high winds of the past week were most desirable. The ground is still too wet for team work, except on grass land, and no autumn or winter wheat has been sown. Farm work is considerably behind former years. Fortunately, only half an inch of rain has fallen so far this month. There has been an absence of frost, and pastures are still green.

WAIAREKA SALE " There were again small yardings of stock at the Waiareka sale yesterday. Fat wethers sold up to 28s and ewes up to 17s 6d. Fat heifers brought over £6. There was a small entry of pigs, but prices were a shade better than at the previous sale. FAT CATTLE Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For A. Wallis, 3 heifers £4, 1 cow £5 17s 6d, 1 steer £5 10s. Dalgety and Co.. Ltd., sold: For estate late A. J. Sheat, 2 heifers £6 ss, 1 £5 15s, 1 steer £5 ss. North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., sold: For A. Harper (West Belt), 1 cow £3 ss. STORE CATTLE Dalgety and Co., Ltd., sold: For J. A. Irving (Ardgowan), 1 cow £2 7s 6d, 1 255. 215 s. 1 10s. National Mortgage and Agency Company. Ltd.. sold: For T. I£ Dovey. 2 empty cows £2 12s 6d. FAT SHEEP North Otago Farmers' Co-operative Association sold: For A. Cuthbertson (Waitaki), 5 ewes 17s 6d, 1 16s, 215 s 6d. Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For J. Perniskie, 3 ewes 28s, 3 27s 3 235. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For J. P. Paton, 1 ewe 26s 6d. 225 s 6d: J. A. Newlands (Inchholme), 2 ewes 16s, 3»lls; a client, 12 ewes 10s. STORE SHEEP Wright, Stephenson and Co., Ltd., sold: For J. E. Ewing, 30 wether lambs 16s 4d. National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For a client, 17 mixed-sex lambs 14s 2d. DAIRY COWS National Mortgage and Agency Company sold: For J. Fodie (Ardgowan), 1 cow £5 12s 6d: Estate Allan (Kauru Hill). 1 cow £6 10s. PIGS Messrs Bruce Christie and Co.. sold: For R. Cawley (Ardgowan), 2 weaners 15s 6d. 1 lis 6d, 210 s 6d: J. Martin (Alma). 1 weaner*lss. 214 s 6d, 1 14s; J. Small (Papakaio), 1 weaner 13s; T. Jones. 2 weaners 12s, t 10s; J. Brown, 2 weaners 12s 6d. 1 12s. 1 lis 6d; J. Robinson, 1 weaner 8s 6d, 1 5s 6d; J. Power (Waiareka), 1 weaner 18s; a client (Enfield), 1 weaner 235; J. G. Hamilton (Island Cliff), 1 weaner 16s 6d, 1 13s 6d. 1 12s 6d. Wright. Stephenson and Co.. Ltd., sold: For a client. 2 weaners 245. PORT OF OAMARU High Water.—June 23: 2.2 a.m. ana 2.23 p.m. Arrival.—The Wingatui, at 6 p.m. on Monday, from Dunedin. Departure.—The Wingatui, at 12.30 a.m. on Tuesday, for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. NOTES

The Karetu, from Newcastle, Sydney, and Hobart, via ports, is due about Friday. June 25. for discharge at Oam- " The Waipahi will load about Tuesday. June 29. for Wellington. Nelson, and New Plymouth, via Timaru and Lvllelton. 'The Wainui will load on Wednesday for Wellingtgon. Napier, and Gisborne. via ports. The Waipiata is due to leave Auckland on Friday. June 25. She is due at this port on Monday. July 5. to load for Wellington and Auckland, via ports. The Waimana is due at Oamaru about August 15. from BlutT. to load meat and general cargo .for London.

Miniature Rifle Club The Strath-Taieri Miniature Ride Club held its weekly shoot on Tuesday evening, there being a good attendance of members present. S. Cunningham was the winner of the "oil the rifle" button with a score of 74 points, while D. Valentine was .the winner of the handicap button. The following were the best scores:—S. Cunningham 80, I. Guild 79, C. Williams 80, E. Peat 80. J. Guy 79, D. Innes 80, W. Youngman 76, D. Valentine 80. D. Laird 80, L. Robertson 78.

Opening of the New Manse An event of very great interest and importance to members and adherents of the Presbyterian Church in the Strath-Taieri and surrounding districts took place in the church at Middlemarch on Friday afternoon and evening, when, after a vacancy of five years, the Rev. G. S. King, of St. James's, Wanganui, was inducted as minister of the Strath-Taieri parish. The moderator, Mr Chisholm, conducted the services, and the Rev. R. W. Murray (Waipiata) and the Rev. K. T. F. Larsen (Lauder) represented the Presbytery of Central Otago. The Rev. R. W. Murray read from Deuteronomy and Hebrews, after which the moderator gave a short review of the work of the church during the long vacancy. The moderator read a prayer of dedication and the address to the minister and congregation was given by Mr Larson. Following the induction, a welcoming social was given in the Sunday school hall to the Rev. Mr King and Mrs and Miss King. The moderator presided, and extended a most cordial welcome to the guests as members of the Central Otago Presbytery. Several short addresses were given by representatives of the various branches and departments of the church. Mr J. Dawson, on behalf ol members and adherents, presented the moderator with a cheque in recognition of his services as moderator during part of the vacancy. The new manse which has recently been erected near to the church was officially opened on Friday afternoon. The visiting ministers were present, and Mrs Peter M'Fadyen, an old member of the church, was called upon to turn the key and declare the manse open, after which the key was handed to Mr King, the new minister. An adjournment was then made to the Sunday school hall, where refreshments were provided by members of the Ladies' Sewing Guild and Mr and Mrs and Miss King were welcomed by all present. TEMUKA A Dangerous Landmark It is understood that the corner at Winchester known as " Langford's Corner," on which stand a large twostoreyed retail establishment, will not now be removed, as negotiations between the Highways Board and the owners have broken down owing to a disagreement 'over the value of the property. This particular spot, which is on the main Dunedin-Christchurch highway, has always been regarded as a menace to motorists and the decision to allow the building to remain will no doubt not be looked upon 'in a favourable light by travelling motorists. A number of serious accidents has occurred in that locality during the past few years. Proposed Retailers' Association At a well-attended meeting of Temuka business men on Monday evening, called with the object of forming a Retailers' Association, the following resolution was carried:—" That this meeting protests against the five-day week as proposed in the new award to come into operation, and that the five day and a-half week should prevail." The discussion lasted till a late hour and the Government was freely criticised, especially in relation to the hardship that would be suffered bv small traders who have to pay high wages to their employees. BALCLUTHA Rugby Football The following are the referees appointed for Saturday's matches:—First Grade: Catlins v. Clinton, at Clinton (Mr Pitt): Clutha v. Crescent, at Balclutha (Mr Fraser); Toko v. Star, at Stirling (Mr Good). Second Grade: Crescent v. Clutha, at Balclutha, at 1.30 (Mr Little); Union v. Toko, at Milton (to be appointed); Valley v. Catlins, at Owaka (Mr Chapman-Cohen). Third Grade: Crescent v. Toko, at Stirling or Balclutha (Mr Gawn); Clutha v. High School, at Balclutha, at 1.30 (Mr Rogers). Personal Mr W. Watson, on the eve of his departure to take up the position of postmaster at Outram, was met on Thursday night by his fellow-em-ployees in the Balclutha Post Office and presented with an afternoon teaset in token of their goodwill. Mr Dawson (postmaster), in making the presentation, spoke very highly of the recipient, and congratulated him on his promotion. Mr Watson suitably replied.

Office Change Mr H. H. Lyall, the well-known company secretary and accountant, of Balclutha, has this week removed to commodious premises in central Clyde street, which he has purchased and had altered and fitted up with the very last word in office accommodation. A feature of the new premises is a large central office, equipped with Broadwav heater, that could be used if required for the purposes of a board meeting room. At the rear of this is a large strongroom rapidly nearing completion. The front office is nicely fitted up, and there is a public passageway, ensuing privacy for the proprietor's private office, which in itself is a commodious apartment, the passage ending at the public counter. All the latest labour-saving devices, including a modern calculating machine, are tobe seen in this modern office, which is wonderfully well-equipped for the prompt despatch of business.—23637. EASTERN SOUTHLAND Rugby Football The following are the fixtures for the Eastern Southland Rugby football competitions next Saturday:— First Grade.—Albion v. Pukerau, at Gore; Pioneer v. Wyndham, at Wyndham, Mataura. a bye. Second Grade—Pioneer v. Wyndham. at Gore; Albion v. Mataura, at Mataura. ' . t. Third Grade.—Menzies Ferry v. Edendale, at Edendale; Pioneer v. Mataura, at Gore; Albion, a bye. Fourth Grade.—Gore High School v. Pioneer at Gore: Mataura, a bye. RANFURLY Miniature Rifle Shooting The ordinary weekly shoot of the Ranfurly Miniature Rifle Club was held on Monday night in conjunction with a Handicap Match in which H teams from various clubs competed. In the club shoot the average for the first 10 men was a slight improvement on last week's score, being 78.3. The rifle button was won by J. E. Kearney and the handicap button by A. Cromb. The following were the scores:—J. E. Kearncv 79 R. G. Spcncc 79. F. Morris 79, R 'Weir 79, J. D. Cromb 78, J. C. Kearnev 78 J. P. Kearney 78. H. Carson 78.' D. Lonie 78. A. Wood 77. Golf On Saturday last the men members of the Maniototo Golf Club played the first qualifying round of the Club Championship in conjunction with the second round of the Black and White Cup. The winner proved to be Dr Kidd, the best cards returned being

as follows:—Dr Kidd 84, A. H. Macdonald 91, J. Lynch 91, J. I. Fraser 94. H Wooding 96, G. Gilbert 96, F. Morris 98, R. A. Long 98. During the week-end the. local club successfully defended a challenge from the Cromwell Club for the Central Otago Association Coronation Cup, the home aide winning four out of the five matches. The following were the scores (Ranfurly names first):—A. M'Lachlan beat A. Woods 4 and 3, Gilbert beat Robertson 6 and 4, A. Macdonald beat B. Cox 3 and 2, R. Jamieson beat N. Macdonald 1 up, D. M'Killop lost to J. Benson 2 and 1. Next Saturday the second qualifying round of the Club Championship will be played in conjuction with the third round of the Black and White Cup. The draw for partners is to take place at the club house. The women of the club played a Mystery Match on Saturday last, the winners being Miss Forrester and Miss Grant. Football In a challenge for the Richard Young Banner and the White Horse Cup, played on the Ranfurly ground on Saturday last, Middlemarch were easily defeated, by the home side by 12 points to nil. The match, which was notable for the excellent tackling of the winning side, was easily the best played in Fanfurly so far this season. From the kick off Ranfurly attacked strongly, and after 15 minutes of play Hanrahan, the half-back, neatly worked the blind side and scored a good try in the corner. From then on till the interval the home side held the advantage, and were unlucky in not adding to their score. After the spell Middlemarch opened brightly, but were unable to keep up the attack. In the closing stages Ranfurly took command, and, as a result of fast following up, M'Cleavey" snapped up the rolling ball and dived over Shortly after, again as a result of fast following up. J. C. Kearney beat the opposing backs to touch down and give Ranfurly a lead •of nine points. Ranfurly again attacked strongly, and from a scrum Hanrahan sent to Forrester _on the blind side, who. with a determined run, scored another try wide out. At the final whistle Ranfurly were still pressing hard. Mr H. M'Skimming ably controlled the game. The scores in other matches were as follows: First Grade: Ida Valley 14, Becks 5. Second Grade: Middlemarch 24. Ranfurly 3. Waipiata 9. Ida Valley nil The draw for next Saturday is as follows:—First Grade: Waipiata v. Becks, Ida Valley v. Middlemarch, Ranfurly a bye. Second Grade: Middlemarch v. Waipiata. Ranfurly v. Ida Valley.