SOUTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23517, 3 June 1938, Page 9

SOUTH OTAGO

BALCLUTHA

Methodist Rally A successful “ rally ” in connection with the celebration of the bi-centen-ary of the Methodist Church was held on Wednesday night in the local Methodist Church, which was crowded. The Rev. W. H. Greenslade presided. Methodists were present from Milton, Paretai, and other districts. The principal speaker was the Rev. Leslie B. Neale, chairman of the Otago and Southland Methodist district, who dealt with the work of John Wesley, the father of Methodism 200 years ago, and the tremendous influence that lifework had been ever since to Britons, both at Home and abroad..,The speaker was listened to with rapt attention. The Rev, Basil Mitson, of Dunedin, also spoke, as did the Rev. H. O. Orchard (a former minister of the Balclutha church). Greetings from sister churches were conveyed by the Rev. A. L. Miller (Presbyterian), the Rev. H. J. BoydBell (Anglican), and Captain Sawyer (Salvation Army). Mr D. C. Cameron Deputy Mayor of Dunedin, extended greetings from the laymen of Dunedin. A united choir rendered the “ Te Deum.” and Mrs E. Hughes contributed a sacred solo, A dainty supper was provided by the ladies of the congregation, assisted by Presbyterian friends, and for this they were accorded a hearty vote of thanks on the motion of Mr F. J. Anderson. An enthusiastic gathering was closed with the pronouncement ox the benediction. Ministerial Visit Mr H. G R. Mason, Minister of Justice, stopped at Balclutha on Wednesday afternoon on his way north from Invercargill and met the members of the Otago Mortgagors’ Adjustment Commission, comprising Messrs C. L, Calvert (chairman), E. H. Murney, and H. K. Edie. The Minister was accompanied by Mr B. L, Dallard (Undersecretary of Justice) and the Minister’s private secretary. Later the party left by motor for Dunedin. Personal

At the annual meeting of the Balclutha Corps of the St. John Ambulance Association, certificates were presented to the following:—First year: P. J. Hunter, D. Kirby, R. Whittaker, Mrs E. P. Evans, Mrs V. M. Ogilvy, Miss M. Spence, A. W. Ogilvy, W. A. Gawn. Second year: Lawrence- Kirby, Third year: J. L: Geddes, Togo Tsukigawa, E. V. Hughes, William Mason. Finegand Freezer The killing season at the freezer at Finegand is not expected to finish until the middle of next week. Small “ dribbles ” of stock continue to come in, and have to be dealt with.

MILTON

Golf Notes The annual interchange of visits between Toko and Belleknowes Golf Clubs will take place on Monday, the King’s Birthday, when the Dunedin Club will visit Milton. Two games will be played—morning and afternoon. Milton will be represented by R. M. Rutherford, C. H. Hitchon, N. Hannah, A. F. Wethey, L. M. Scott, W. George, W. H. Hitchon, J. C. Vidal, J S. Gray, G. H. Clark. D. McDonald. Mesdames George, Wethey, Hitchon, Vidal. Scott. Misses Gray. Wilson and Vidal. Harrier# The following handicaps have been declared for Toko Harriers’ One Mile Handicap race to be held to-morrow:— A. Wilson and A. Dowie scr; R. Freeman 15yds; R. Martin and J. Hand 35; L. Wright and J. Keen 45; P. Fitzgerald 60; G. Paul 90; W. Nimmo 130; R. Fraser 140; V. Kreft 160; M. Fitzgerald and W. Walker 220. The Rainfall The total rainfall in Milton during May was 1.57 in. Rain fell on 14 days, the maximum being .46in on the 25th. The following comparisons show that last month was the driest experienced locally for six years:—l936. 215 in; 1935, 2.78 in; 1934, 4.53 in; 1933, 3.32 in; 1932. 1.46 in. The prevailing wind during the month was south-west. Personal Miss C, H. Henderson, who has been connected with the office staff of the Bruce Woollen Company during the past seven years and a-half, will sever her connection with the firm this week-end, consequent on having received an appointment with Messrs P. Hayman and Co.. Dunedin. She has taken a great interest in Oddfellowship, and is a member of the Toko Presbyterian Church choir Headmaster’s Report The headmaster. Mr J. Mclntyre, in. presenting his monthly report to the Toko High School Committee, stated that the roll number of the primary school at the end of the term was 264 and the average attendance 239 The present roll number is 271. The roll number in the High School is 27. Miss McCaw is acting as relieving teacher in place of Miss O'Reilly, who had resigned. The distribution of cocoa commenced on Tuesday, This is provided < by the < committee to those pupils having their lunch at school, and they will be supplied with hot cocoa during the present term

Hockey The local “ Derby ” will be played to-morrow between the Milton and Bruce Clubs’ A team. This game always attracts a large crowd of spectators and is usually productive of good hockey. Bruce will be represented by Misses L. McKeich H. Murray, H. Morris. M. Carruthers, M. Lillicrapp, C. McKeich. B. Kreft. H. Tye. M. Littlejohn, E. and C. Lillicrapp. The Milton A team is as follows:—Misses Goss, K. Ceilings, Wethey (captain). Morris, Vidal. Allison. P. Martin Murdoch. A. Wilson, Flett, Holden: emergencies Misses Newbigging and Collings. Bruce B v. Lawrence, at Bruce's ground: Misses M Bain, M, Crawford J Stewart, E Fagg (captain) M Kreft. J. Morris. M Fagg. B, Morris. A Hansen. M. Bain. I. Crawford: emergencies. Misses L. Mor,gan and J Bain. Milton B team, to play Waitahuna at Waitahuna: Misses Littlejohn (captain), Gabites. Wells. Groundwater. L Martin, M, Hood, Burn. Buchanan, Berry, Shaw, Groundwater: emergencies. Misses Cuff and Taylor Football Toko 1 team, to play Star at Stirling: Kreft, Whittaker. Sellars, Healey, Scott. Carruthers, Elliott, Agnew, Murdoch, Brown. Heads Wood Currie Murray Hansen. Union team, to play Valley at Clarksville: Allison, Howie (2). McCallum, Morgan, McDonald. Newbigging, Clark, Scott, Graffin (2), Greer. Lockhart. Steele Cousins, Carruthers.

HONOURING PLUNKET NURSE

SUBSTANTIAL CHEQUE PRESENTED There was a large and representative gathering of about 250 friends and admirers of Nurse H. E. Graham at a farewell function in the Coronation Hall, Milton, on Wednesday night, on the occasion of Nurse Graham severing her connection with the local branch of the Royal Health Society, consequent on her retiring from active labours. Nurse Graham came to Milton about 10 years ago and during her association with the local executive, whose district extend? from Beaumont to Kaitangata and as far north as Waihola, she has proved herself to be a kindly officer who showed that she possessed efficiency, tactfulness and an unfailing ability and love for her work. She has endeared herself to hundreds of mothers in her wide district and has been a friend to all Mrs James Gray president ol rhe local branch of the society briefly extended a welcome to all, and was made the recipient of a beautiful bouquet. A short programme was then presented, as follows: —Pianoforte duet.

Mrs C. Keinan and Miss M. Curran; recitation, “ Papa’s Letter,” Florence Murray (encore, “ Childish Troubles ”); solo, “ Mother Machree,” Mr G. H. Clark; Irish jig, Miss Pat Campbell (encored); item by Milton Orchestra (encored); solos, “The Meeting of the Waters” and "A Farewell,” Miss P. Martin: piano-accordion solo, Mrs S. J. Lambert (encored); two items by the Toko Presbyterian Church Choir, “ The Border Ballad ” and “ Sleep, Gentle Lady”; solos, “Hail. Caledonia” and “ Dawn,” Miss A. Aitchison (Kaitangata). The accompaniments were played by Miss E. Thornton, Mrs Keinan and Mr C. McGrouther.

Mrs Gray said that they all regretted that the time had arrived for Nurse Graham to relinquish her duties as Plunket nurse for the district. Twentysix years ago next September the first meeting was called with the object of forming a branch of the Royal Society for the Health of Women and Children in Milton. Nurse Graham was the second nurse the committee had had to carry on the work, and she had soon shown that she had a clever and clear-thinking mind, combined with tact and efficiency, and had always shown a gracious spirit in times of sickness in homes throughout her wide district. In presenting Nurse Graham with a sealed envelope. Mrs Gray expressed the wish that she would have health and happiness in the future, and stated, that although retiring from her official duties, the guest of honour intended to do relieving work when required. The presentation was accompanied with musical honours, and the presentation of a beautiful bouquet to Nurse Graham. Mrs A. E. Stewart, a life memner of the local branch of the society, endorsed the remarks of the president, and staled that there were only two people left who had attended the original meeting 26 years ago—Mrs D. Taylor and herself. She paid tribute 10 Dr Truby King for his assistance in the early days of the branch. Milton branch probably held the record of having had only two nurses in 26 years. Mrs Gray then briefly extended a welcome to the newly-appointed nurse, Miss S. Templeton, who comes to Milton with excellent references, and expressed the hope that she would have a happy time locally. A bouquet was then presented to Miss Templeton, The Rev. S. T. Nicholls stated that nursing was one of the most noble professions, and Nurse Graham was an adornment to her profession.—(Applause.) She was one of the most welcome visitors practically to every home in the district. Mrs J. G. Leckie voiced appreciation of the departing nurse’s services on behalf of the mothers of Milton and district. Mr E. Moore, who replied on behalf of Nurse Graham, stated that her first charge had been in Central Ofago. She then went to Invercargill, where she opened up the work in the country districts. From there she was appointed to North Auckland, with headquarters at Dargaville. After a period there she came back to the South Island to take charge of the work in South Otago. Nurse Graham felt it had been a privilege to open up the work in the Milton district, and she greatly appreciated the _ kindness and co-operation of the Milton committee and the general public of the town and district. In thanking all who had contributed towards the presentation. Nurse Graham wished to bespeak for Nurse Templeton the same sincere consideration and kindness extended to her.—(Applause.) Supper, provided by the ladies, was then handed round, after' which the singing of “Auld Lang Syne ” brought the function to close.