COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23515, 1 June 1938, Page 14

COUNTRY NEWS

EASTERN SOUTHLAND Rugby Football The following team has been selected to represent Eastern Southland in a Rugby football match against Centra. Southland on Country Day (June 6):— Full-back, H, Tutty (Pioneer); threequarters—G. Baird (Mataura), R. McCaughan (Mataura), and A. B. Crawford (Pioneer); five-eighths, H, Frampton (Albion) and R. McKenzie (Pioneer); half-back, G, M. Wyeth (Mataura). m ~ Forwards: Front row—T. , Robins (Pioneer), D. Renshaw (Mataura), J. Cooper (Pioneer): middle row—C. Veitch (Pioneer), B. Herron (Albion), G. Graham (Albion), and J. Mathieson (Pioneer); back row, W. McGowan (Mataura). . , ~, Emergencies: Backs, J. Clark (Albion) and J. Adam (Mataura); forwards, R. McKay (Mataura) and L, Naylor (Albion). Dairy Season Ends From the suppliers’ point of view the dairying season in Eastern Southland, which has now practically ended, has been the worst for many years, the main cause having been the drought conditions which have prevailed in the district during the summer months. The supplies to all factories have dwindled rapidly during the past three or four weeks, and several have ceased operations for the season much earlier than usual. The Mataura Dairy Factory, which handles the biggest quantity of dairy produce in the district, has been engaged in butter-making since May 2, and has been receiving milk on alternate days. In the past week or two suppliers have maintained an intake of approximately 1000 gallons, but most of the herds of big suppliers were dried off about a fortnight ago, the owners probably facing a shortage of feed and desiring to see their herds enter the winter period in fair condition. The Mataura factory ceased operations yesterday. Building at Mataura There is every possibility that Mataura’s big secondary industries will be considerably expanded during the winter months. Although no official announcement has yet been made it is understood that the New Zealand Paper Mills Company, Ltd., has in view a small building programme, which will include new office accommodation. The directors of the Southland Frozen Mont Company, Ltd,, are contemplating a much more ambitious programme. At the present time plans are being prepared for a new fellmongery and for extensions to the present slaughterboard, while contractors have already started in the work of constructing additional cool storage by extending the existing chambers over the water race. It Is expected that when the latter contract is completed cool storage will be provided for an additional 25,000 carcasses. The erection of a new fellmongery will mean that the corrugated iron building at the west end of the works, until recently used for handling rabbits, for the export trade, will be done away with. The work is in furtherance of the company's decision some years ago to carry out an extensive rebuilding programme. RANFURLY Miniature Rifle Shooting Good attendances are being maintained at the weekly shoots of the Ranfurly Miniature Rifle Club. The average of 76.0 recorded on Monday night was below that usually attained by the club, most of the best shooters being below standard. The rifle button was won by J, E, Kearney and the handicap button by J. Quinn. Details: J. E. Kearney 78-I—7o, J. C. Kearney 78—1—70, P. Simmons 78-3-60, C. Mulholland 77—4—80, J. Mulholland 77—-3—Bo, J. D. Cromb 77-2-79. J. P. Kearney 76-1-77, D. Lonle 76-2-78, J. Quinn 76-7-80, W. Thorburn 76-5 —BO, A. Cromb 75—4—70, J. A, Cromb 75-1—76, W, Thomson 75-4-70. A. Carson 75-3-78, R. Fowler 75-4—79, J. Scott 75-1-76, I. Anderson 74-8 -80, A. Wood 73—1—74, R. Hewitt 71 —s —76, r. weir 70—1—71. R. Hanrahan 69 —11 —80* P. Kane 60—6-—74. The dub held its annual ball on Thursday night last week. Unpleasant weather conditions prevailed, and as a result there was a very small attendance. Every effort was made by the committee, however, to make the function a social success. Rugby Football Heavy rain on Saturday made it necessary to cancel all fixtures set down in the Maniototo Rugby Subunion’s competition. The matches that were to be played last week-end will be played this coming Saturday and the draw continued as usual, The following is the position of teams in the competitions:— A GRADE Points Flag P.W.L. D, F. A.Pts. Ranfurly .. 3 2 1 16 8 6 Becks .. 3 1 1 1 10 13 3 Waipiata ..3111 7 11 3 Ida Valley ..3—21 6 16 1 B GRADE Middlemarch 3 2 1 92 14 5 Waipiata .. 2 1 1 24 23 3 Ranfurly .. 3 1 2 32 68 2 Ida Valley .. 2 1 I—2l 17 2 Becks .. .. 22 6 53 Returned Soldiers’ Reunion The Maniototo Returned Soldiers’ Association held its annual reunion at Ranfurly on Friday night last week. The function, which was presided over by Mr A. Aitchison, was attended by over 80 returned men, and proved one of the best yet held by the association. Visitors from Dunedin and Alexandra were also present. Items were contributed by Messrs Baker, Lynch and others. Mr C. Parnell was at the piano and accompanied the various performers. QUEENSTOWN Rare Bird’s Visit A bird very much after the description of the white heron was seen a few days ago on the shore line at Cecil Peak. The owner of the launch Muratau, who was conveying passengers to the station, saw the bird at close quarters as it flew overhead. It appeared unperturbed by the presence of the launch and passengers. The bird stood three feet high and had a long hooked neck, long thin legs and a red bill. The Weather With the exception of a few mild frosts, the weather has been very mild for this time of the year. Saturday was somewhat rough and there was heavy rain with snow on the tops of the mountains. The borough’s Diesel electric plant has been taking the night load almost continuously for months past owing to the shortage of water. Valedictory Before his departure to take up his duties on the staff of the Chief Post Office, Dunedin, Mr C. D. F. Webb, who has been a member of the local telephone exchange staff for some time, was met by the members of the staff of the Post and Telegraph Office. Asking Mr Webb to accept a travelling rug, Mr F.W. Bailey spoke of the esteem in which Mr Webb had been held and wished him luck m his new sphere of duties. Mr Webb responded briefly. Card Evenings At the fortnightly social held in connection with St. Josephs Church the prizes were won by Mrs R. Eastlake and Mr J. Murdoch, the second awards going to Mrs P. Lynch and Mr McNab. Hostesses for the evening were Mesdames A. McCaughan, T. Wilson and P. Stanton. Dancing was indulged in after supper. Golf On Saturday the women’s section of the local golf club will play a stroke competition. Following is the draw:-Eighteen-hole players: Mrs Royds v.

Mrs Hall, Mrs Anderson v. Mist McLauchlin, Miss Flnlayson v. Mr* Mclnnes, Mrs Wilkinson v. Miss Carswell. Nine-hole ..Players: Mrs Curie v Miss O’Donnell, Mrs Lee v. Mis* Calder, Miss Devery a bye. Wednesday Players.—Eighteen holes. Mrs Herbert v.’ Mrs Landrebe. Nine holes: Mrs Stark v. Mrs McDonald. The men’s draw for Saturday next s as follows:—J. S. Royd v. F. V. Wilkinson, N. Macdonald y. R Robertson, ■H. G. Curtis v. C. H. McKay, A. Parrant v. R. J. Mclntyre, N. M. Hall v. G. Herbert, H. Tomkies v. W. Menlove, R. T. Stark v. Dr W. A. Anderson, B. V. Wright v. A. Landrebe, W. Nelson v. A. F. Griffin, J. Dwyer v. A. Wigley, N. Smith v. player. It is proposed to hold a tourney Otfi the King’s Birthday. Personal Miss Edna Ashworth has gone to Wellington for a holiday. Mr J. Monteith, New Zealand Railways auditor, paid an official visit to Queenstown last week. Misses Margaret and Phyllis Mackenzie, of Walter Peak, are spending a holiday in Dunedin, Mrs McDowall Smith has returned to Dunedin after being the guest of Mrs W. Menlove. Mrs Samuel, who has been the guest of her sister, Mrs E. Monson, has returned to Dunedin. Mr and Mrs J. W. McLean, Coronet Peak Station, paid a brief visit to Dunedin last week. Mr Leo Lee spent a few days in Invercargill last week. , . Mrs and Miss Wardell, of Franktoa, are spending a holiday in Dunedin. Mrs H, Angelo left on Tuesday to spend a holiday in Dunedin. Miss A. Schelb, of Invercargill, who has been on a visit to her mother in Queenstown, has returned to Dunedm. Miss Jean Hansen is at present staying in Dunedin. , , Mr G. Gibb?, of Dunedin, is the gue*t of Mr Colin Grant, Lake Hayes. ALEXANDRA Rugby Football The following is the Rugby football team selected to. represent the' Vincent and Maniototo Sub-unions against the Bay.of Plenty team at Omakau on June B.—Backs: G. Hesson (Vincent), W. Becker (Maniototo). M. Hamilton (Vincent), J. Becker (Maniototo), J. Kearney (Maniototo), C. Gillies (Vincent), N. White (Vincent). Forwards: D. Morrison (Vincent), J. Campbell (Maniototo), J. Gilkeson (Vincent), D. Hamilton (Vincent), J, Morrison (Vincent), P. Donnelly (Vincent), P. Garty (Maniototo), L. Ewing (Vincent), Emergencies: Anderson and Harvey (Vincent), J. Mulholland and J. Kearney (Maniototo).