COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23499, 13 May 1938, Page 12

COUNTRY NEWS

PALMERSTON Salvation Army The parents’ tea held in the Salvation Army Hall on Tuesday evening was well attended, and its success proved a fitting conclusion to the Mothers’ Day celebrations. Lieutenant Bringans, of the local corps, was responsible for the evening’s entertainment, being assisted by Captain and Mrs Spillet (Oamaru), Captain Sampson (Herbert), and Captain Jackson (Duntroon). The Rev. H. M. Brassll, of the Methodist Church, Palmerston, was also present, and complimented the local Army Corps on its effort in connection with Mothers’ Day.

The following items were rendered during the evening:—Sunday school children, chorus; recitations—Mrs Spillet. Lorraine Brill, Joyce Paul, Joyce Murdoch, and Dick Lowen; mouth organ solo. Captain Jackson; vocal solos. Captain Jackson; trios and quartets by Captain and Mrs Spillet and Captains Jackson and Sampson. Another parents’ tea was held at Karitane on Wednesday evening. Lieutenant Bringans was assisted by Adjutant Dick and party from Dunedin, as well as the local children. Items were rendered by Master V. Dick (pianoforte), Raper Brothers (piano-accor-dion, harp, and musical saw), Miss Ball (piano), and Mrs Dick.

Rugby Football The following referees and line umpires have been appointed for Saturday’s fixtures: — Palmertson A v. Watea, at Hampden —Referee, Mr C. M. Olsen; umpires, Messrs Challis and Ross, Dunback v Palmerston B, at Palmerston—Referee, Mr C. Rowe; umpires, Messrs R. Gunn and O’Reilly. Seacliff v. Waikouaiti, at Waikouaiti—Referee, Mr Galloway: umpires, Messrs Kirkwood and Ellison. The following will represent the Palmerston Club on Saturday:—A team: Pope. McKnight, Kitchen, Mcßae, Palmer, Burrow, Murdoch, Murray. McGregor, Cameron, Palmer, Clearwater, Johnston, Parkhill, and Thompson. B team: Adams, Heyes, Earley. Day Gunn, Penny, Cameron, Thomas, Whittleston. Horc. Penny, Philip, Lowen, Dixon. McKay, List, Johnston, and Turina. EASTERN SOUTHLAND Rugby Football The following arc Hie fixtures for the Eastern Southland Rugby football competitions on Saturday;— First Grade.—Country Pirates v. Albion, at Gore; Balfour v. Mntaura. at Balfour; Lumsden v. Pioneer, at Lumsden. Second Grade.—Albion v. Malaurn, at Mataura; Pioneer v. Wyndharn, at Wyndham. Third Grade. —Wyndham v. Mataura, at Mataura: Menzies Ferry v. Albion, at Gore; Gore High School a bye. Fourth Grade— Pioneer v. Mataura, at Gore; Gore High School a bye. Returned Soldiers The first meeting of the newlyelected executive of the Gore Relumed Soldiers’ Association was held in the club rooms, Mr T. F. Rusbridge presiding. Before the beginning of the business a motion of sympathy was carried in respect to the late Mr Angus Kennedy. One ne ■j member was elected, and the secretary reported that the financial membership stood it 147, compared with 177 at the same period last year. In response to a request from the Gore Plunket SoHOT WATER BAGS Just Arrived. All guaranteed one to two year*. Prices —2/6, 3/6, 4/6, 5/6. DAVID S. BAIN, Chemist, Thames and Ribblo Streets, Oamaru,

ciely for a donation, it was decided to make a grant of £2 2s. The district manager of the Public Trust Office, Gore, wrote stating that, subject to the payment of debts, funeral and testamentary expenses, the late Mr Angus Kennedy had left the whole of his estate to the Gore Returned Soldiers’ Association. —A sub-commit-tee consisting of Messrs W. D. Shelton, P. R. Stewart, and G. L. Gerken was appointed to administer the estate. It was decided to forward a remit to the annual conference of the New Zealand Returned Soldiers’ Association that a prominent speaker from the association broadcast a talk prior to each Anzac Day for the benefit of country school children. Farmers’ Union The annual meeting of the Gore sub-executive of the Farmers’ Union was held on Tuesday, Mr J. Stewart presiding over a fair attendance of members. The annual report stated, inter alia, that the executive had kept a strict watch on matters relating to the farming industry in the district. Towards the end of the year Southland had been visited by a series of heavy floods, which had caused considerable damage to river banks and crops, A deputation of those interested in the matter had met the Minister of Public Works (Mr R. Semple) at Invercargill, and had received an assurance that money would be made available for carrying out a scheme of protective works. The necessity for an experimental farm for Otago and Southland had not been lost sight of. Mr Henry Smith had been appointed to meet officers of the Agricultural Department, and it was pleasing to be able to report that there was a possibility of a farm being established. The annual report and balance sheet were adopted. Mr J. Stewart was reelected president and Mr J. A. Johnston was appointed vice-president. Mr Johnston was also appointed a delegate to attend the annual conference of the Southland Provincial Executive of the Farmers’ Union. WAIMATE Rugby Sub-union At the monthly meeting of delegates to the Waimate Rugby Sub-union, the following players were added to club lists:—Huimai, W. Hobbs and B. Sara; Southern, J. Newall, lan Loach, and L. Berryman; Old Boys, F, Palmer. An application from the Waimate High School that the school team be given byes for the next two playing Saturdays, which occurred during the school vacation, was declined because of the short notice. A grant to the Nukuroa School for the purchase of a football was approved. The action of the president and secretary in requesting the Mackenzie Sub-union to play the representative match with Waimate on May 21, which was the date of the Waimate team’s first bye in the Timaru competition, was approved. It was suggested that if the date was not acceptable to the Mackenzie Sub-union, a game could possibly be arranged with the Waitaki Sub-union. Reporting on the proposed primary schools’ competition, Mr Palmer said that four replies had been received to the circulars which had been sent out. Transport was the. major difficulty which the schools had to meet, but the suggestion had been put forward that all the country boys be brought into town, and that four or five teams be selected, with the teams as evenly matched as possible. If the suggestion were adopted, it would be possible to conduct the competition, commencing on May 28. Mr Palmer was instructed to arrange the details of the competition as suggested. Notice of motion that the sub-union revert to district football next season was referred to the clubs tor consideration, and the public meeting was postponed to a later date. Local Body Elections

Only two polls in connection with the local body elections were held in the Waimate district. 1 For appointment to the Waimate County Council, Mr A. J. Mcßae unsuccessfully contested the Deep Creek Riding against the sitting members, Messrs W. Lindsay and N. A. Rattray. Mr Lindsay headed the poll with 231 votes, and' Mr Rattray was returned with 211. Mr Mcßae polled 176 votes. The retirement of Mr James Scott as representative of Upper Pareora, Lower Pareora, and Otaio on the Timaru Harbour Board, left a vacancy, which was contested by Messrs B. H. Howell and L. R. Fenwick. Mr Howell was elected by a substantial majority of 106 votes to 36. CLYDE Orchard Work Large quantities of apples and pears are leaving the local station. The pears are not keeping well and are being rushed on to the markets, consequently making for low prices. Apple prices have firmed. Pruning is not yet general, the leaves hanging on later this season than usual. The ground is in good order for cultivation. Golf Club Mr T. D. Wilson, president of the Dunstan Golf Club, welcomed a number of visitors to the club’s opening on Saturday afternoon. The day was fine but windy. Rifle Club Faulty ammunition gave rise to complaints by members of the Miniature Rifle Club at their shoot on Tuesday night Jack Davidson (79) returned the only good score. The average, however, went up a couple of points to 75 1 Five members shot off for the handicap button, the winner being G. Cushion with a possible, 40. Scores;— Jack Davidson 79, C. J. Davidson, H. Laing 76, R. Lopdell, W. Thomson 75, T. Stevens, E. George. R. Hanning. G. Cashion, J. Hollows 74, J. Ross, A. Hawley 73, D. McDonald, Jim Hollows 72 J. Naylor 71, B. Laing, R. Wilson 70’. J. L. Davidson, B. Buchanan. F. Lindsay, H. Munro 69, K. George 68, W Forrest 65. L. Stevens 60. F. Nyhon 51. D. Nyhon 47. A postal shoot with the Kyeburn Club was also held. The cards have yet to be marked by a neutral club. Game Season Owing to the scarcity of ducks, local shooters have to confine their efforts to quail and chukor. Quail are reported to be plentiful, but are still scattered. No limit bags have been obtained, and so far only a few chukor have been shot.