COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23442, 5 March 1938, Page 7

COUNTRY NEWS

RANFURLY Cricket The Maniototo Cricket Association played two representative matches on Saturday last against South Otago. The first eleven game, which was played at Patearoa, was a challenge for the Crosby Morris Cup, and for the fourth time this season Maniototo was successful in retaining the trophy. The ground was in splendid order and the playing conditions ideal. * or Maniototo, J. Lynch made 75, B. Blakely 53, and L. Smith 53, while John Blakely secured the good average of eight for 37. Scores:— MANIOTOTO J. Lynch, b McNutt • • 7 | A. Murray, c Herbert, b BoWie .. J J. Blakely, c Herbert, b Bowie .. « L. Smith, b Barron s j> James Blakely, b McNutt .. • • " E. Blakely, c and b MacGregor ..- 63 J. Mulholland, c Bowie* b McNutt 5 James Kearney, lbw, b McNutt -. 11 W. Beckner, b Guest 26 McAtamney, not out .. .. '.. •• 2l McSkimming, b Bowie .. .« • • * Extras 28 Total 301 Bowling Analysis.—Bowie, 3 for 93; Barron, 1 for 39; Guest, 1 for 17; MacGregor. 1 for 57; McNutt, 4 for 54 SOUTH OTAGO Baxter, b John Blakely 3 Tomkinson. c McSkimming, b John Blakely 14 Wisely, run out 11 Gold, c Murray, b John Blakely .. 17 Parker, c McAtamney. b Becker .. 12 Bowie, c and b John Blakely .. x 8 MacGregor. c E. Blakely/b John Blakely 2 Herbert, c Murrav, b John Blakely 3 McNutt. c E Blakely. b John Blakely 1 Guest, c James Blakely, b John Blakely " Barron, not out 0 Extras ' " Total 96 Bowling Analysis.—Mulholland, 0 for 19; J. Blakely, 8 for 37; W. McAtamney. 0 for 26; Becker, 1 for 2. MATCH AT NASEBY The South Otago B team was successful against Maniototo second eleven at Naseby, winning by 265 runs to 152 The match was played on a good wicket and a fast outfield, which was appreciated by the visitors. Scores:— SOUTH OTAGO Plew. c McDonald, b Mathias .. 31 Tabor, b Barr 21 Latta, b Marslin 24 McAnch, b Kane .. •• • • •• 20 Jackson, c Clouston, b Mathias .. 12 Caranch, c McDonald, b Barr .. 24

Gray, run out 17 Marslin, not out 34 Brownlie, c and b Beattie .. .. 12 Barron, c Murray, b Winchester .. 51 Leishman. c Becker, b Marslin .. 0 Extras • • • • 19 Total .. ...... .. ... 2fcs Bowling Analysis.—Kane, 1 for 4/; Marslin, 2 for 31; Barr, 2 for 50; Mathias, 2 for 36; Beattie, 1 for 16; Winchester. 1 for 16. MANIOTOTO Rev. Murray, o M'Anch, b Barron 36 Mathias, lbw, b Gray .. .. .. 8 Beattie, lbw, b Barron 10 McDonald, run out 1 Barr, b Barron .. .. ' 18 Clouston, lbw, b Brownlie .. .. 2 J. Becker, c and b Gray .. .. 9 Kane, b Barron 6 Olsfen, not out 18 Marslin , b Barron .. .. .. .. 12 Winchester, b Barron 4 Extras .. .. .. .... .. 28 Total 75*2 Bowling Analysis.—Gray, 1 for 21; Barron, 5 for 31; Brownlie, 1 for 32. Next Saturday the Maniototo Association's usual round of fixtures will be continued. Lawn Tennis The final of the South End B Grade Competition in the Maniototo Association was played at Waipiata on Saturday between Patearoa A abd Ranfurly B. The match was also a challenge for the Jones Cup. Ranfurly were successful in winning by nine sets to seven. With two sets to go the sets were even, seven all. Playing conditions were ideal, and the match provided some excellent tennis, the majority of the sets being closely contested. The winning factor being Ranfurly combines where they won three of the sets. Details (Ranfurly names first):—Lonie 4, McSkimming 9; Black ' 9, Butcher 8; Weir 9, McGregor 7; McCracken 9, Cambridge 4. Miss Francis 6, Mrs Patchett 7; Mrs Lonie 4. Miss Blakely 7; Miss Mullin 6 Miss Greer 7; Miss Donald 7 Mrs McSkimming 5. Lonie and McCracken 9. Butcher and McSkimming 7; Black and Weir 9, McGregor and Cambridge B.—Mrs Lonie and Miss Francis 6, Mrs Patchett and Miss Blakely 7; Misses Mullin and Donald 3 Miss Greer and Mrs McSkimming 7. Mr and Mrs Lonie 4, McSkimming and Mrs Patchett 7; Black and Miss Francis 7, Butcher and Miss Blakely 2; Weir and Miss Donald 7, McGregor and Miss Greer 2; McCracken and Miss Mullin 7, Cambridge and Mrs McSkimming 6. Totals: Ranfurly. 9 sets (106 games): Patearoa, 7 sets (100 games).

The final match for the premiership of the county between Ranfurly and the winners of the north-end section will be played on the Omakau courts on March 12. This Saturday the finals of the handicap tournament and the Maniototo Championships will be held at Ranfurly, play commencing at 9 a.m.

Farewell to Priest On Tuesday, February 22, there' was a pleasant gathering of parishioners and friends in the Catholic Church Hall to bid farewell to the Rev, Father T, Hally, who had been parish priest in Ranfurly for the past seven years. Father Graham, who has been appointed in Father Hally's place, occupied the chair. There were present Father Tylee (Omakau) and Father O'Connell (Alexandra), as well as representatives of various sporting clubs in which Father Hally had had an interest. In presenting .Father Hally with a cheque on behalf of the parishioners of Ranfurly, IV v. Dowling spoke in glowing terms of the way in which Father Hally had carried out his duties. Mr Dowling also referred to the high esteem in which Father Hally was held, not only by his congregation, but by all. those who had the pleasure of coming in contact with him, Mr L. Bleach and Mr R. Hanrahan, members of the Church Committee, also spoke in appreciation of Father Hally's services Other presentations in connection witn the church were made by Mrs &, O'Neill, on behalf of the children, and by Mr V. Herlihy, on behalf of the present and past altar boys. Mr E Carr, on behalf of the Maniototo Cricket Association, .presented* ather Hally with a suitably inscribed inkstand. Father Hally was also the recipient of gifts from the Waipiata Cricket Club, presented by Mr Reichal. and one presented by Mr-J. Lynch in recognition of . the many kindnesses shown to the Maniototo representative team, of 6 '- .. *}* R. A. Long, speaking oh behalf of the Curling Club, also made reference to the sterling sporting qualitiesof the guest of the evening. Father Hally suitably replied, expressing deep regret at his departure from Ranfurly. where, he said, he had won many true friends. The oDDortunlty was taken by many to bidXewell to Father Hally, who in future will continue his duties 4l the Cathedral in Dunedm..

TAPANUI Property Sale The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ltd., Heriot, reSort having sold Mr A. M. Moncur's much-improved property ul Heriot, comprising 394 acres. n Messrs Henderson Bros., Green;*,-, who will take possession early next month. Political Address The Oddfellows' Hall was well filled on Monday evening when the National Party's candidate for Mataura, Mr f. L. Macdonald, addressed the electors and received a most attentive hearing. The Mayor (Mr J. S. Varcoe) presided, and introduced the speaker, who is well and favourably known in this district, where he resided for many years. His address was eagerly followed, and at the conclusion he received a unanimous vote of thanks and confidence.

Poultry Club '•;•■ v , There was a short meeting of the Tapanui Poultry Club on Friday evening for the purpose of considering the appointment of someone;■ to the position of secretary of the club. Mr J. W. Jarrold, who presided, explained that no applications had been receivea for the position. After a general discussion it was decided to advertise the position again. Personal Mr and Mrs W. S. Robertson, Suva, are at present' the guests of the former's parents, Dr and Mrs Robertson. Mr Robertson, who is on thtt staff of the Bank of New Zealand, >s on two months' furlough. Obituary The news of the death of Mrs V. G. M. Norton, wife of the Rev. W. H. Norton, which occurred after a long illness on Sunday evening, was received with deep regret throughout the district. Mrs Norton was held in high esteem, and there war a large congregation at the service held in the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday morning before the cortege left for Pleasant Point, where the interment took place. ,