SOUTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23491, 4 May 1938, Page 16

SOUTH OTAGO

BALCLUTHA A Dry Month The rainfall for April at Balclutha measured only 1.23 in. compared with 4.25 in for April last year. fell on only five days, and then merely a sprinkle. Vital Statistics Registrations at Balclutha for April weref— Births S 9, deaths 6, marriages 5. Carnival Fun On Monday night residents turned out in force to see the street procession organised by the Swimming Queen Committee This was led by a decorated forty containing a band of singers; next came the “ Darktown Fire Brigade lorry, at which a mock court was held, and various prominent citizens were “ arrested and mulcted in light fines. A pie-cart was included n g the procession, and this afterwards formed a centre of attraction in front of the Band Hall. A mouth organ band formed a bodyguard for ( Lady Godiva,” who was mounted on a fiery steed,” and caused something of a sensation Afterwards a successful dance was held in the Band Hall.

Rugby Football Referees for Saturday are as follows:—First Grade (A Section): Crescent v. Clinton, at Clinton (Mr Caldwell); Toko v. Clutha, at Balclutha (Mr H. Pitt). B Section: Gatlins-y. Union, at Moneymore (Mr U. Walker); Star v. Valley, at Clydevale (Mr I. Ritchie). Second Grade; Clinton v. Toko, at Milton (Mr T. Fox); Crescent v Clutha, at Kaitangata (Mr A. Gawn). Third Grade: Crescent v. Toko, at Kaitangata (Mr J. Perriam); Clutha v, Higfi School, at Balclutha (Mr I. Stewart).

Shooting Season Various well-known and usually successful sportsmen have had to content themselves with poor hags of game since the opening of the shooting season. On the Puerua, Mr J. Stiven, who usually secures a limit bag on the opening morning, had to be satisfied this time with nine ducks. MILTON Obituary Mr William J. Johnston, whose death occurred at hi.s residence on April 22 at the age of 85 years, had resided in the Milton district for about 50 years. He was born at Kilwaughter, County Antrim, Ireland. He joined the Police Force in Liverpool on attaining manhood, and served for over eight years as a constable. In 1885 he married Miss Elizabeth McAlister, of County Antrim, and two months after their marriage they emigrated to New Zealand in the steamer lonic. After a few months in the colony they went to the North Branch, Milton, where farming property had been acquired. Mr and Mrs Johnston afterwards removed to a farm in the Clarksville district, and they resided there until they removed to Milton to live in retirement.. The deceased is survived by his widow and family of two sons and two daughters.