COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23351, 17 November 1937, Page 18

COUNTRY NEWS

WANAKA A. and P. Association A committee meeting of the Upper Clutha A. and P. Association was held at Luggate, when various sub-com-mittees to amend the schedules were appointed. Miss K. M. Wilson was appointed secretary and Mr C. J. Collings, who has acted as temporary secretary, was thanked for past services. The Weather Some idea of the dry weather being experienced in this district can be gauged from the fact that the rainfall for the past three months was 2.75 inches, compared with 10.87 inches for the same period last year. Police Appointments Constable W. Symons, who has been appointed to take charge of the Pembroke Police Station, arrived from Gore on Tuesday last. Constable A. D, Pearce, who has been relieving at Pembroke, returned to Arrowtown on Wednesday. Cricket A Wanaka cricket team travelled to Luggate on Saturday and defeated the home team. Luggate declared with six wickets down for 220 runs. Wanaka scored 249 for seven wickets. The top scorers for Luggate were R. Reid (131 not out), P, Hunt (19), J. Bovett (15), R. Todd (10), and D. Jelley (10), and for Wanaka B. Collings (111), D. Trevathan (86), and H. Harris (20). Bowling. The first bowling match for the shield was played on Saturday. Two rinks from Alexandra journeyed to Pembroke. The results were one game each. The following were the scores (Alexandra names first):—Russell, Leach, Skene, Hamilton 16, Norris, Templeton, Tait,. Perrow 21; McKissock, Kitter, Hewett, Trimmings 18, Scott, Wilson, Walker. Ardell 17. Primary Schools' Sports The Upper Clutha State Primary Schools' Sports Association held its second annual sports meeting at Pembroke on Saturday in ideal weather conditions. The following are the results:— 50 Yards (boys under 8 years).— First heat: G. Scaife 1, B. King 2, K. Scott 3. Second heat: T. Gunn 1, J. Stokes 2, H. Lee 3. Third heat: D. Pearce 1, B. Goodyer 2, H. Cowie 3. Final: G. Scaife 1, T. Gunn 2, B. King and B. Goodyer 3 (equal). Time, 8 l-ssec.

50 Yards (girls under 8 years).— First heat: G. Gillespie 1, F. Wilson 2, M. O'Sullivan 3. Second heat: K. Elliott 1, N. Gray 2, G. Manson 3. Third heat: J, Cooper 1, V. Robertson 2, M. Bovett 3. Final: F. Wilson 1, J. Cooper 2, K. Elliott 3. Time, 8 l-ssec. 50 Yards (boys under 10 years).— First heat: N. Watkins 1, E. Collings 2, J. Loach 3. Second heat: D. McLennan 1, I. Kane 2, W. Gibson 3. Third heat: E. Goodyer 1, D. Templeton 2,» R. Davidson 3. Final: D. McLennan 1, D. Templeton and E. Goodyer 2 (equal). Time, 7 2-ssec. 50 Yards (girls under 10 years).— First heat: C. Morrow 1, P. Sinclair 2, D. Vliestra 3. Second heat: D. Roberts 1, G. Keep 2, V. Hyde 3. Third heat: F. Jenkins 1, J. Ruffell 2, M. Bell 3. Final: C. Morrow 1, G. Keep 2, J. Ruffell and F. Jenkins equal 3. Time. 7 3-ssec.

75 Yards (boys under 12 years).— First heat: S. Peters 1, L. O'Sullivan 2, I. Roberts 3. Second heat: P. Johnston 1, J. Trevathan 2, W. Gibson and E. Gunn 3. Third heat: G. Patterson 1, P. Corboy 2, M. Winders 3. Final: S. Peters 1, G. Patterson 2, L. O'Sullivan, J. Trevathan and P. Johnston 3 equal. Time, lOsec. 75 Yards (girls under 12 years).— First heat: B. Faithful 1, C. Morrow 2, M. Munro 3. Third heat: L. McKay 1, W. Wilson 2, B. Loach 3. - Third heat: M. Collins 1, N. Robertson 2, A. Cormick 3. Final: B. Faithful 1, N. Robertson and C. Morrow 2 equal. Time. 10 2-ssec.

100 Yards (boys under 14).—First heat: C. Hansen and G. Patterson equal 1, J. Trevathan 3. Second heat: R. Parkhill 1, J. Milne 2, D. Corboy 3. Third heat: S. Peters 1, R. Paterson 2, L. O'Sullivan 3. Final: C. Hansen 1, R. Paterson and S. Peters 2 equal. Time, 13sec.

100 Yards (girls under 14 years).— First heat: C. Little 1, B, Eaithful 2, 1. Gillespie 3. Second heat: son 1, S. Templeton 2, C. Morrow 3. Third heat: J. Munro 1, M. Gwilliams 2. N. Robertson 3. Final:' J. Munro 1, C. Little 2, J. Robertson and M. Gwilliams equal 3. Time: 13 2-ssec. 50 Yards Hurdles (boys under 10 years).—First heat: D. Templeton 1. WGibson 2, J. Manson 3. Second heat; D. McLennan 1, R. Davidson and R. Bovett (equal) 3. Third heat: N. Watkins 1, E. Goodyer and W. Donaldson (equal) 2. Final: D. McLennan 1. N. Watkins 2. D. Templeton 3. Time, 8 2-ssec.

50 Yards Hurdles (girls under 12 years).—First heat: V Wilson 1, J. Scott 2, J. Gillespie 3. Second heatN. Robertson 1, M. Munro 2, I. Cowie 3. Third heat: M. Jenkins 1, L. McKay 2, D. Little 3. Fourth heat: B. Faithful 1. C. Morrow 2. Final: B. Faithful and N. Robertson (equal) 1. M. Jenkins 3. Time, 8 2-ssec.

75 Yards Hurdles (boys under 12 years).—First heat: G. Paterson 1, P. Corboy 2, B. Gunn 3. Second heat: J. Giliespie 1, I. Roberts 2, C. Umbers 3. Third heat: L. O'Sullivan 1, P. Johnston 2, S. Peters 3. Final: P. Johnston 1, L. O'Sullivan and G. Patterson (equal) 2. Time, 11 2-ssec. 75 Yards Hurdles (girls under 14 years).—First heat: C Little 1. J. Gillespie 2, J Munro 3. Second heat: J. Robertson 1, L. McKay 2, M. Henderson 3. Third heat: M. Gwilliams and S. Templetton (equal) 1, B. Faithful 3. Final: C* Little 1, J. Robertson 2 M. Gwilliams 3. Time, 10 3-ssec. 100 Yards Hurdles (boys undei 14 years).—First heat: R. Parkhill 1, D. Corboy 2, N. Collins 3. Second heat: R. Patterson 1, L. O'Sullivan and R. Ironside (equal) 2. Third heat. J. Milne 1, G. Patterson 2, L. O'Sullivan 3. Fourth heat: F. Reid 1, T. Umbers 2, W. Hurndell 3. Final: J. Milne 1, R. Patterson 2. R. Parkhill 3. Time. 15sec.

Three-legged Race (girls under 12). —First heat. —N. Robertson and J. Little 1. J. and M. Gillespie 2, J. Scott and L. McKay 3. Second heaf A Cormick and B. Faithful 1, L. Collins and N. McMath 2. F. and M. Jenkins 3. Final: A. Cormick and B. Faithful 1, N. Robertson and J. Little 2. F. and M Jenkins 3. Time. 12 2-ssec. Three-legged Race (gfrls under 14). —First heat: N. Wilson and P. Cooper 1, R Scott and M. Morrow 2, T. Gillespie and W. Mackay 3. Second heat: J Robertson and C. Little 1. M. Henderson and A. Coi-mick 2, F. Gray and M Collins 3. Final: J. Robertson and C Little 1. A. Cormick and N. Henderson 2, R. Scott and M. Morrow 3. Time 12 3-ssec.

50 Yards Skip (girls under eight years).—First heat: F. Wilson 1, J. Cooper 2, G. Gillespie 3. Second heat. K. Elliott 1. M. Bovett 2. D. Reid 3. Final: F. Wilson 1, K. Elliott 2 M. Bovett 3. Time. lOsec. 50 Yards Skip (girls under 10 years). —First heat: C. Morrow 1, R. Roberts 2. J. Ruffell and N. Wilson (equal) 3. Second heat: M. Hyde 1, G. Keep and D. Scott (equal) 2. Final: C. Morrow 1 D. Roberts 2, G. Keep 3. Time, Bsec. Boys 100 Yards, open.—G. Colling 1 A. Winters 2. L. Phillips 3. 75 Yards Skip (girls under 12). First heat: C Morrow 1, B. Faithful 2. M. Collins 3. Second heat: B. Loach 1 G. Keep 2, L. McKay 3. Third heat: M. Jenkins 1, A. Cormick 2, J. Scott 3. Final: B. Faithful 1. C. Morrow 2. B. Loach 3. Time. Usee. Boys 220 Yards, open.—W. Hall 1, G. Colling 2. A. Winders 3. Time, 12scc. 75 Yards Skip (girls under 14/.First heat: I. Gillespie 1, M. Jenkins 2. S. Templeton 3. Second heat: J. Robertson 1, B. Faithful 2, J. Munro 3 Third heat: C. Little 1. M. Gwilliams 2 N Cowie 3. Final: C. Little 1, J Robertson 2. B. Faithful 3. Time 10 l-ssec. Girls' 100 Yards, open.—L. Bell 1, N. Winders 2, B. Weatherall 3. Senior Relay.—Tarras 1, Lindis Pass 2 Luggate 3. Time, 63sec 75 Yards Skip (open).—First heat: L. Bell 1, S. Bovett 2, B. Weatherall 3." Second heat: N. Winders 1. S. McKay 2, P. Cooper 3. Final: L. Bell I N. Winders 2, S. Bovett 3. Boys' 100 Yards (open).—First heat: W Hall 1 E. Crawford 2, M. Cowie 3.' Second heat: G. Colling and L.

Phillips (equal) 1, A. Winders 3. Final W. Hall 1, G. Colling 2, L. Phillips 3 Time, 13 3-ssec.

Junior Relay.—Luggate 1, Pembroke 2, Tarras 3. Time, 36sec. High Jump (boys under 14). —J. Milne 1, R. Bovett 2, R. Parkhill and A. Templeton 3. High Jump (boys under 12).—P. Johnson 1, M. Winders and D. McLennan 2 (equal). Hop, Step, and Jump (boys under 14).—P. Corboy 1. C. Umbers 2, R. Patterson 3. Girls' High Jump (open).—L. Bell 1. S. Bovett 2, S. McKay 3. Boys' Broad Jump (open).—A. Windders 1, W. Hall 2. H. Bell 3. Boys' High Jump (open).—A. Winders 1 W. Hall 2, E. Crawford 3. Height. sft lOpn. Boys' Hop, Step, and Jump (open). —A Winders 1. W. Hall 2, H. Bell 3. High Jump (girls under 12).—N. Robertson 1, B. Faithful and J. Gillespie (equal) 2. _ Broad Jump (boys under 14).—R. Patterson 1, A. O'Sullivan and P. Corboy (equal) 2. Hop, Step, and Jump (boys under 12).—P. Johnson 1, P. Corboy 2. R. Paterson 3. High Jump (girls under 14).—M. Gwilliams 1, C. Little 2, J. Robertson and J. Munro (equal) 3. The champion school was Cardrona, the non-championship boy W. Hall, the non-championship girl L. Bell, the championship boy D. McLennan, and the championship girl B. Faithful. NASEBY Spring Flower Show Under the auspices of the St. George Anglican Guild, the second annual show proved a great success, and there was an advance of 50 entries over last year The cup presented by Mrs B. A. Todd for most points in the narcissi section was again won by Maritanga Station, and the cup presented by Mr Palmer for the school section was won by Pauline Ferry. The results were as follows: NARCISSI Open Classes Judge: Mr Fleming (Ranfurly)

Collection 12 (three entries)—Maritanga Station 1, Mrs F. Mathias 2. Six trumpets (four entries)—Mrs Ferry 1, Maritanga Station 2. Three trumpets, single (five entries)—Maritanga Station 1, Mrs A. E. Brown 2, Mrs Ferry h.c. Three trumpets, double (seven entries)—Maritanga Station 1, Mrs A. E. Brown 2. One trumpet (five entries)—Maritanga Station 1, Mrs F. Mathias 2, Mrs I. Mathias h.c. Champion bloom, Swanley Perfection—Maritanga Station. Six Chalice cups (four entries)—Mrs Ferry 1, Mrs F. Mathias h.c. Three Chalice cups (six entries)—Mrs Ferry 1, Maritanga Station 2 and h.c. One Chalice cup (five entries)—Maritanga Station 1 and 2, Mrs Ferry h.c. Six Leedsii (four entries)—Maritanga Station 1 and 2. Three Leedsii (12 entries) — Maritanga Station 1,2 and h.c. One Leedsii (seven entries)—Maritanga Station 1 and 2, Mrs F. Mathias h.c. Three cluster narcissi—Mabel Tallentire 1, Mrs F. Mathias and Mrs Ferry h.c. Three Barrii (two entries)— Maritanga Station 1, Mrs F. Mathias h.c. Three Pheasant's Eye (four entries)—Maritanga- Station 1. Mrs F. Mathias h.c. CHILDREN'S CLASSES Judge: Mr Fleming

Collection six narcissi (six entries) — Phyllis Hall 1, Kyeburn School 2, Joyce Tait 3, Fay Provan h.c. Premier exhibit by child, special prize given by Mr Fleming—Phyllis Hall. Three trumpets (six entries)—Joyce Tait 1, Kathleen Marslin 2, Pauline Ferry h.c. One trumpet (five entries) —Pauline Ferry 1, Joyce Tait 2, Kyeburn School h.c. Three Chalice cups (three entries) —lvan Tallentire 1. One Chalice cup (two entries)—Pauline Ferry 1. Three Leedsii (four entries) —Brenda Turnbull 1, Pauline Ferry h.c. One Leedsii (three entries)—Brenda Turnbull 1, Kyeburn School 2, Fay Provan h.c. Three Barrii (one entry)—Kyeburn School h.c. CUT FLOWERS Judge, Mr Fleming. Hyacinths (four entries)—Mrs F. Mathias 1, Maritanga Station 2. Anemones—Bett" Flett 1. Tulips (five entries) —F. Williamson 1, Mrs Hastie 2. Ranunculus—Mrs Hastie 1. Six pansies (11 entries)—Mrs A. E. Brown 1 and 2, Mrs Hastie and Mrs I. Mathias h.c. Polyanthus (13 entries) —Mrs Young 1, Mrs A. E. Brown 2, Mrs Hastie and Mrs E. Carr h.c. Primroses (four entries) —Mrs E. G. Williamson 1, Miss Williamson 2, Mrs Hastie and Mrs F. Mathias h.c. Violas (six entries)—Mrs E. G. Williamson 1, Mrs Hastie 2, Mrs E. Carr h.c Iceland poppies (two entries)—Mrs E. G. Williamson 1, Joyce Stevenson h.c. Auriculas (three entries)—Nada Jacob 1, Mrs Preston h.c. Collection of six flowering shrubs (three entries) —Mrs Hastie 1, Maritanga Station h.c. Any flower not listed (nine entries)—Mrs Hastie 1 and 2, Mrs Kingston and Mrs F. Mathias h.c. DECORATIVE Open Classes Judge: Mrs Hastie (Kokonga).

Vase of flowers (three entries)—Mrs Preston 1, Mrs E. G. Williamson 2. Vase of narcissi (three entries) —Mrs J. Francis 1, Mrs Todd 2, Mrs E. G. Williamson h.c. Bowl of flowers (seven entries) —Mrs J. Francis 1, Mrs Preston 2. Mrs Williamson and Mrs Todd h.c. Bowl of narcissi (four entries)—Mrs A. E. Brown 1, Mrs J. Francis 2, Mrs F. Mathias 3. Decorated basket (two entries) —F. Williamson 1. Dorothy Jacob h.c. Floating bowl (four entries) —Mrs E. G .Williamson 1. Mrs F. Mathias 2, Mrs G. Mathias h.c. CHILDREN'S CLASSES

Vase of flowers (five entries) — Pauline Ferry 1, Jean Williamson 2, Joyce Stevenson h.c. Vase of narcissi (four entries) —Pauline Ferry 1, Nola Field 2, Nancy Temnleton and Joyce Stevenson h.c. Woman's .spray (eight entries) —Pauline Ferry 1, Dorothy Jacob 2, Jean Williamson 3, Brenda Turnbull h.c. Man's buttonhole (nine entries)—Pauline Ferry 1, Joyce Stevenson 2. Floating bowl (seven entries)—Jean Williamson 1, Dorothy Jacob 2, Jean Williamson 3, Kathleen Marslin h.c. Floral necklace (two entries) —Pauline Ferry 1. Jean Williamson 2. COOKING Judge: Mrs Hastie.

Plain sponge —Miss Cora Mathias 1. Sponge sandwich, jam filling—Miss Cora Mathias 2. Chocolate sponge (two entries) —Mrs Ferry 1, Miss Cora Mathias h.c. Jam roll—Dulcie Roberts 1. Ginger bread (two entries)—Miss Marslin 1, Olive Roberts h.c. Madeira cake (two entries)—Mrs Todd 1. Sultana cake (two entries)—Mrs J. Francis 2. Three scones, girdle (two entries) —Miss F. Parker 3. Six scones, oven (three entries)—Mrs Todd 1, Mrs J. Roberts 2, Miss F. Parker h.c Six pikelets (two entries) —Mrs Young 1, Mis<= Parker h.c. Six pastry—Miss Parker 1. Collection six biscuits (two entries)—Mr= E. G. Williamson 1, Miss Parker h.c. Nut loaf (two entries) Mrs Johnstone 1. Four pikelets (children, J. Helm h.c. Four scones children (two entries)—J. Helm 1. One sponge cake children—Joan Tallentire 2.

EASTERN SOUTHLAND Cricket The Eastern Southland cricket competitions were continued on Saturday in fine weather. The following were the results:—At Gore Celtic had its easiest win of the season, scoring 268 (Southern 90, Boyd 47, Taylor 33; Gillies four wickets for 77 runs) against Pukerau, 68 (Edwards 18, Sharp 18; Agnew five for 17. Mallon five for 27). Matalira 239 for five wickets, declared (Armitage 98, Townsend 58, Mac Gibbon 40; Richards three for 41) defeated Hcriot-Edievale 178 (Richards 57, Garden 26, Mcßitchie 20; Townsend three for 51, Leitch three for 62) Gore A 99 (Barron 29; A. Rodger five for 29) defeated Tapanui 38 (Gunn 12; Campbell five for 20, Martin three for 8). Waikoikoi 207 (P. Crawford 56. Robertson 41; Brittenden three for 29, Barron three for 58) defeated Gore B 93 (Horn 28. Reid 21; P Crawford four for 8, McDonald three for 22) Junior Grade. Wyndham 107 (Thompson 32, Marshall 22: Rowntree eight for 24) defeated Gore High School 41 (Bavnes 16; Marshall six for 10). Celtic 103 (Shore 27. Williams 24; Barclay six for 35) beat Mataura 86 (Barclay 19, English 15; McKinncll eight for 28).

Lawn Tenpis Fine weather prevailed for the continuation of the Eastern Southland lawn tennis interclub competitions on Saturday. The following were the results:—A Grade: At the Gore Club's courts the previously unbeaten Wyndham team went under to Gore by 10 sets (106 games) to 6 sets (97 games). Playing at the St. Andrew's courts the home team was defeated by Mataura by 11 sets (102 games) to 5 sets (92 games). Citizens had no difficulty in defeating the Wyndham No. 2 team by 15 sets (120 games) to 1 set (50 games). B Grade: An easy win was recorded for Gore No. 1 against Mataura by 13 sets (110 games) to 3 sets (60 games). Playing at the St. Patrick's courts the home team defeated Wyndham by 10 sets GOO games) to 3 sets (86 games). Edendale played St. Andrew's at Edendale, and was successful in winning by 12 sets (108 games) to 3 sets (60 games). After some closely-fought matches, Anglican No. 2 beat Gore No. 1 by 9 sets (107 games) to 7 sets (87 games).

Obituary After a brief illness the death occurred at Gore of Mrs George Low at the age of 78 years. Mrs Low had been a resident of Gore for the last 54 years and was well known in the town. Born at Gippsland (Victoria. Australia), she was a daughter of Mr and Mrs T. G. Smith, and with her family she came to New Zealand 70 years ago Mr and Mrs Smith settled at Tapanui and in 1881 deceased married Mr George Low. Two years later they moved to Gore, where Mrs Low resided until the time of her death. She was predeceased by her husband 19 years ago and she is survived by a family of five sons—Messrs Thomas (Christchurch), Peter (Timaru), John (Dunedin), Douglas (Gore) and R. I. Low (Wellington)—and four daughters—Mesdames J. Sheehy (Eltham), L. Gee (Riversdale), J. Ibbotson (Riversdale) and R. Dickson (Riverton). The funeral took place to the Gore cemetery on Sunday. Advice was received at Gore on Saturday of the death at Christchurch of Mr John H. V. Leishman, formerly of Gore. He came to Gore some 30 years ago, being employed as an engine driver for the New Zealand Railways Department. Sixteen years ago he was transferred to Christchurch and he retired from the service four years later. He is survived by a widow, one son and three daughters. Returned Soldier Honoured

The high esteem in which Mr W. D. Shelton is held by the members of the Gore Returned Soldiers' Association was demonstrated at the annual reunion and twenty-first birthday of the association on Saturday evening, when he was presented with a grandfather clock in recognition of his valuable services given to the association since its inception. The function was held in the club rooms, and was attended by over 300 ex-servicemen from all parts of Otago and Southland. Making the presentation the president (Mr S. B. Paterson) said that the guest of honour had been a foundation member of the association, and had been president on two occasions. He had also been district vice-president of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association for a term. He had acted as honorary treasurer since the inception of the association, and no member had done as much in the interests of returned soldiers. Mr Paterson then presented the grandfather clock, the inscription on which read: "Presented by the Gore Returned Soldiers' Association to Mr W. D. Shelton in recognition of his 21 years' service as honorary treasurer of the Gore Returned Soldiers' Association." Mr Paterson also handed a gold wristlet watch to Mr Shelton as a presentation to Mrs Shelton from the Gore Returned Soldiers Association. Later in the evening Mr H. Ritchie, of Invercargill, presented Mr Shelton with a certificate of merit on behalf of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers' Association. He stated that it was only the second to be presented in the Dominion, and he felt sure Mr Shelton deserved the honour. In reply Mr Shelton said that it was the proudest moment of his life, and he deeply appreciated the kind things said about him. During the evening Mr J M. Boyne presented the Colours of the 3rd infantry Battalion, Otago Regiment, to the president (Mr Paterson) for safe keeping by the Gore Returned Soldiers' Association. CLYDE Cricket At Clyde on Saturday afternoon, Excelsior A (Alexandra) defeated the local team in a one-innings game by 78 runs to 36. Clyde batted first, but only Rankin (12) and R. Hanning (11) made any stand against the bowling of Fenwick (three for 17), Gilland (two for 18). Johns (one for one). M. Campbell (two for none), and H. Campbell (one for none). Alexandra did not put up such a large score as was expected, seven wickets being lost for only 30 runs. M. Campbell, with 19, made the highest score, Devanney (17) and Kelly (13) reaching double figures. Rankin took seven wickets for 22 runs, Campbell and Leeson taking one wicket each. Lawn Tennis Clyde and Fruitlands Lawn Tennis Clubs played on Saturday at Fruitlands. The following are the results (Clyde names first): — Men's Singles.—C. J. Davidson 6, F. Archer 5; R. Stevens 6, J. Dougherty 5; J. Ross 4, W. Dougherty 6; J. Templer 5, E. McCambridge 6. Women's Singles.—Miss Holt 6, Miss M. McKissock 4; Miss Davidson 4, Mrs Nagil 6; Miss Lopdell 4, Miss J. McKissock 6; Mrs H. E. Stevens, jun.. 0. Mrs Dougherty 6. Men's Doubles.—Davidson and Stevens 4. Archer and J. Dougherty 6; Ross and Templer 0. W. Dougherty and McCambridge 6. Women's Doubles.—Misses Holt anct Davidson 6, Miss M. McKissock and Mrs Nagel 5; Miss Lopdell and Mrs Stevens 1, Mrs Dougherty and Miss J. McKissock 6. Mixed Doubles.—Davidson and Miss Holt 6 Archer and Miss M. McKissock 5; Stevens and Miss Davidson 1, J. Dougherty and Mrs Nagel 6; Ross and Miss Lopdell 1, W. Dougherty and Miss McKissock 4. The other game was not played. Totals: Clyde, 5 sets; Fruitlands, 11 sets.

Croquet Mrs E. C. Wood has been made the recipient of a fireside companion as a token of appreciation of her valued assistance to the local Croquet Club for which she has acted as secretary for a number of years. On Wednesday a Bridgman Vase match was played against Alexandra, the local players being in good form to win all their games. The following were the scores (Clyde names first) : Doubles.—Mesdames E. W. George and Davis 26, Mesdames Rivers and Williams 8; Mesdames J. Wood and Aitken 26. Mesdames McGrath and Norton 12. Singles.—Mrs George 26, Mrs Rivers 12- Mrs Davis 26, Mrs Williams 18; Mrs Wood 26, Mrs McGrath 23; Mrs Aitken 26, Mrs Norton 12. CROMWELL Returned Soldiers' Association Mr O. L. Ferens, secretary of the Dunedin branch of the Returned Soldiers' Association, paid his annual visit to Cromwell last Friday. Mr Ferens addressed a large gathering of returned men in the evening, when matters closely connected with the welfare of the association were discussed. The soldier-farmer, pensions. Poppy Day, Flock House, and unemployment were all dealt with by Mr Ferens, who also explained the arrangements made to date in connection with the forthcoming visit of returned men to Sydney. The Weather The weather during the past week continued dry and unchanged, with hot, summer days. At the week-end exceptionally warm conditions prevailed until Sunday afternoon, when a sultry change to an overcast sky was followed by a slight shower. This was only of short duration, unfortunately, and the district generally is suffering acutely from the lack of rainfall. Cricket In the Cricket Association fixtures on Saturday Cromwell A was defeated

by Lowburn by 210 to 27. For Lowburn, M. Partridge was the most successful batsman and bowler, putting up a fine score of 80 and taking nine wickets for 14 runs. For Cromwell, S. Middleton took six wickets for nine runs. Cromwell B defeated Excelsior B (Alexandra) by 123 to 119. Lawn Tennis On Saturday the Cromwell Lawn Tennis Club's team visited the Hawea Flat Club, and won by 14 sets to 2. The following are the results (Hawea names first):— Men's Singles.—T. Allison 0, D. Jolly 9; A. Allison 2, E. Brown 9; G. Hunt 2, W. Walkinshaw 9: W. Kane 9. M. Quilter 2. Women's Singles.—Miss Henderson 3, Miss Crookshanks 7; Miss Allison 1, Miss Gordon 7; Miss Rowley 3, Mrs Wilkinson 7; Miss Spiers 2. Miss Campbell 7. Men's Doubles.—T. and A. Allison 2, Jolly and Brown 9; Hunt.and Kane 6. Walkinshaw and Quilter 9. Women's Doubles.—Misses Henderson and Allison 6, Misses Crookshank and Gordon 7; Misses Rowley and Spiers 6, Mrs Wilkinson and Miss Campbell 7. Mixed Doubles.—T. Allison and Miss Henderson 7, Jolly and Miss Crookshank 9; A. Allison and Miss Allison 4, Brown and Miss Gordon 9; Hunt and Miss Rowley 1, Walkinshaw and Mrs Wilkinson 9; Kane and Miss Spiers 9, Quilter and Miss Campbell 8. Totals: Hawea. 2 sets (62 games); Cromwell, 14 sets (124 games). Rifle Shooting The Cromwell and Bannockburn Defence Rifle Club held a shoot at 300 and 500 yards on Saturday. The results are as follows: —V. Parcell 47 47—1—95, A. Bell 47—46—1—94, R. J. Bell 46—44—4—94, W. Webb 43—46—4 —93. J. C. Parcell 46—42—3—91, J. Jocelvn E. Hodson 37 39—14—90. T. A. Crabbe 43-43—3—89, E. Lawrence 37—41—7—85. W. Moffatt 28—34—18—80.