COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23528, 17 June 1938, Page 12

COUNTRY NEWS

TEMUKA Highways Council Grant The District Highways Council, in the estimates of expenditure on improvements and maintenance of main highways, has made provision for the sum of £4OOO to subsidise the erection of a traffic bridge to replace the present footbridge over the Temuka. River at a point known as the Manse Crossing, near Temuka. Plans and specifications are being prepared by the engineer of the Geraldine County Council, and provision is being made to raise a loan for the balance of the money. The Temuka Borough Council is contributing £6OO towards the cost of the work, payment to be spread over the period of the Geraldine loan. The sum of £4OOO for the erection of an overhead bridge or subway to eliminate the High and Denmark streets level railway crossings is also included in the estimates of the District Highways Council. It may be stated that both these crossings have always been regarded as dangerous, fatal accidents having occurred at both places. Magistrate’s Court In a charge of sheep stealing heard at the Temuka Court on Tuesdy, brought by the police against Maurice John Hartnett for the alleged theft of a sheep, the property of Charles G Poultney, the evidence went to show that in the operation of yarding sheep there was always a possibilty of some getting mixed up with others. In this instance, the sheep was one of a number of wethers which had been brought in for sale and one had got mixed up with six ewes Hartnett had purchased. Mr L. M. Inglis (Timaru) appeared for defendant. Mr H. W. Morgan, S.M., reserved his decision.

WAIMATE Rugby Sub-union The resignation of Mr G. W. Stephenson from the secretaryship of the Waimate Rugby Sub-union was accepted at a meeting of the Management Committee on Monday evening. Mr J. L. Menzies, who recently resigned from the position, was reappointed secretary. The secretary of the Waitaki Subunion wrote asking Waimate to suggest a date for a representative match at Hakataramea. He also advised that as they had no junior team they were prepared to play a senior B game. It was decided to reply that as the sub-union was competing in the South Canterbury competitions the date of the match could not yet be fixed. It was agreed that a match between the senior B team and the Waitaki Sub-union’s B team be arranged. It was decided to write to the Mackenzie Sub-union suggesting July 2 for the annual representative fixtures. Mr Kilworth asked if something could not be done to get a definite understanding with South Canterbury regarding the postponing of matches at Waimate. Mr Bailey: It is out of all reason to ask players to play under conditions such as existed last Saturday. During further discussion it was stated that South Canterbury had the power to call the game off, and that it was possible that a protest could be entered. The treasurer’s report showed that 18s 9d was taken from a collection, no admission charge hav ; ng been made. Insurance receipts totalled 7s 6d. Car and Truck Collide Thrown through the windscreen of a car which collided with a truck at the intersection of Herbert street and Parsonage road at 8.30 a.m. on Tuesday, Allan David Bell, son of Mr A. D. Bell, Deep Creek, received cuts on the forehead, arm and knee. He was discharged after treatment at the Waimate Public Hospital. The boy was a passenger in a car driven by his father along Parsonage road. At the intersection with Herbert street the car was struck by a truck. The car was extensively damaged. Dog Trials The Canterbury Championship sheep dog trials were continued on Tuesday under unpleasant conditions, particularly in the morning, during which rain fell continuously. The trials, which are being held in conjunction with the jubilee meeting of the Waimate Club, are being held on the property of Mr E. C. Studholme. Te Waimate. The Canterbury Championship in class I (head, bring back and hold) went to W. Ross’s Toby, which was placed fourth in the first run which decided the Waimate Open Championship. J. Mcßae’s Dick, placed first in the Waimate Open, finished fifth in the Canterbury Championship. E. Feather’s Tweed gained the honours in the Waimate Maiden.

The judge is Mr J. Davidson, of Pleasant Point. Results:— Class I—Head, Bring Back and Hold (possible points, 60; Waimale Open Section).—J. Mcßae's Dick, 57 points. 1; M. Matheson’s Little Tim, 56} points, 2; J. Anderson’s Glen, 56 points, 3; W. Ross’s Toby, 55 points, 4; C. Parker’s Farm, 54 points, 5; R. Wilson’s Gyp, 53 points, 6. Waimate Maiden.—E. Feather’s Tweed, 51 points, 1; R. A. Gibson’s Jott, 51 points, 2; J. Martin’s Don, 49$ points, 3. Canterbury Championship.—W. Ross’s Toby (55 points and 57 points), total 112 points, 1; M. Matheson’s Little Tim (56} and 55), total 111} points, 2; J. Anderson’s Glen (56 and 55 points), total 111 points, 3; R. Wilson’s Gyp (53 and 54} points), total 107} points, 4; J. Mcßae’s Dick (47 and 53), total 100 points, 5; C. Parker’s Fawn (54} and 40}), total 95 points, 6. EASTERN SOUTHLAND Rugby Football The selectors of the Eastern Southland Rugby Football Sub-union have chosen the following 21 players for special training in view of the challenge for the Sports Trust Cup, held by Western Southland, on July 2;— Backs: J. Clark. A. Easton and H. Framnton (Albion). J. Currie, G. M. Wyeth and. J. Adam (Mataura). R. McKenzie. H. Tutty and A. B. Crawford (Pioneer). Forwards: B. Herron, L. Naylor, J. Soper and G. Graham (Albion). D Renshaw, W. Webb. W. McGowan and R McKay (Mataura), T. Robins. J. Cooper and J. Mathieson (Pioneer). Personal The Rev. K. A. Bell, who has been minister of the Gore Congregational Church for the last three years and ahalf, has received and accepted a call to the Lower Hult Church. At a meeting of the deacons of the Gore Congregational Church this week Mr Bell tendered his resignation, which will take effect from July 11. In appreciation of services given to the Gore Hibernian Society by Dr J. E. Rogers as its medical practitioner, members of Hie organisation met at his residence to make a presentation prior to his retirement. The president of the society, Mr P. Kelly, made reference to the 30 years’ untiring service given by Dr Rogers in his capacity of lodge doctor, and presented him with a travelling rug as a token of appreciation. The secretary of the society. Mr C Duncan, also spoke, presenting Dr Rogers with an illuminated address. Other speakers were Messrs H. Windle. J. Hoffman. J. Kelly, B. Kelly. S Berwick O Ford. G. Duncan. L. Smith E. Columb. J. Mallon. E. Savage, and J. Howard. A presentation of a crystal reading lamp was also made to Mrs Rogers. Dr Rogers suitably replied on behalf of his wife and himself. Gore Clothing Club The annual meeting of the Gore Clothing Club was held on Wednesday, under the presidency of the Mayor (Mr A. T. Newman). Contrary to the general belief in the town, the club is still active, and is doing

satisfactory work,” remarked the chairman, in moving the adoption of the annual report and balance sheet. “Although there is not the same demand for assistance from the club as in former years, there are still many families requiring aid, and several necessitous cases have been helped,” he added. The report and balance sheet were adopted. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President, Mr A. T. Newman; secretary and treasurer, Mr T. Brown: committee— Mesdames J. McKinnel, J. Abel, G. Peterson, F. S. Graham, Captain W. Elliot (Salvation Army), and the Rev. W. W. Powell.

Obituary The death occurred suddenly at his residence, Stratford street, Gore, last week of Mr William Peterson, one of the pioneer settlers of the Otago province, at the age of 80 years. Mr Peterson was born in the Shetland Islands in 1858. and after completing his education he was apprenticed to the building trade. At the age of 18 years he decided to emigrate to the colonies, and he travelled to New Zealand in the ship Canterbury, landing at Port Chalmers. For some years ho worked around Duned’n at his trade, having been associated with several big building contracts, one of which was the erection of the George Street School. Subsequently he received an appointment as manager of Begg and Co.’s twine mill at Romahapa, South Otago, a position which he retained for an unbroken period of 30 years. While at Romahapa. Mr Peterson interested himself in the welfare of the Presbyterian Church, of which he was an ardent worker, and in educational matters, serving for a lengthy period on the district School Committee. As an engineer, Mr Peterson possessed considerable ingenuity, and he had installed electricity at the Romahapa twine works before Dunedin was served with this modern necessity. About 13 years ago he moved to Gore, having since lived in semi-retirement. The work of the Presbyterian Church continued to receive his support, and for many years he had been a deacon and elder. Mr Peterson is survived by his widow, one son, Mr John Peterson (Wellington), and one daughter, Miss Nellie Peterson (Gore). He is also survived by two brothers, both of whom reside in Great Britain.

Honey Industry .A meeting of Eastern Southland and West Otago honey producers was held at Gore to hear an address on marketing from Mr Wallace Nelson, chairman of, and Government representative on. the Honey Control Board. Mr D. Todd, president of the district branch of the National Beekeepers’ Association, occupied the chair, and there was a particularly large attendance of district producers. Mr Nelson dealt with the efforts of the producers since 1912 to secure an orderly market for their produce, and outlined the legislation affecting the industry recently passed by the Government and now being applied by the Internal Marketing Department. Messrs L. Robins, who was recently appointed to the Honey Control Board, and G. Kirker, general secretary of the association, also spoke briefly on matters affecting the industry. The speakers were accorded hearty votes of thanks, and before the meeting closed a number of resolutions expressing approval of the appointments to the Honey Control Board and of the policy of the Government in its efforts to assist the industry were carried.

CLYDE Helping the Fruitgrower At Clyde on Monday evening, Mr S. Mansfield, an official of the research branch of the Vacuum Oil Company, gave an interesting address to the members of the Clyde Fruitgrowers’ Association. Mr Mansfield spoke on “The Control of Orchard Pests,” and demonstrated with different oils. The speaker was accorded a very hearty vote of thanks for his interesting address and demonstration. Rifle Club There was another good muster of the Clyde Miniature Rifle Club members on Tuesday night, and the shooting was good, eight riflemen getting into the shoot-off for the handicap button, which was won by J. L. Davidson. C. J. Davidson, scoring another 79. won the gold button. A visit to the Cromwell Railway Club will take place next Monday night. Scores were: —C. J. Davidson 79. J. Davidson, J. Ross 78, T. Stevens. A. Wood. A. Isbister 77. H. Laing, H. Tattersfield 76, J. L. Davidson, E.' W. George 75, R. Wilson 74. W. Tattersfield 73, W. Thomson, H. Munro. R. Hanning 72, B. Laing 70, F. Lindsay 69, R. Lopdell 67, L. Stevens, J. Hollows 66. D. Anderson 63. D. Williams 50. The Weather Although sharp frosts were predicted by local weather prophets after the fall of snow on Sunday night, none had eventuated by Wednesday. A cold breeze off the snow, however, made outside work uncomfortable, particularly to orchard pruners. Quail Shooting Small bags have been the general lot of all local shooters of quail this season, and there does not appear to be any very large coveys. This is generally put down to the weather conditions experienced, but some shooters state that the birds are not there, the dry weather during the breeding season probably having something to do with the shortage. Chukker are as plentiful and wary as in previous years. TAUMATA Miniature Rifle Club The weekly shot of the Taumata Miniature Rifle Club was held on Monday night. S. Robertson was the winner of the gold button with - 79 off the rifle, wjiile F. Carruthers and I. Carruthers tied for the handicap button The highest scores were:—S. Robertson 79—3—79, I. Carruthers 73—5—78, F, Carruthers 69—9—78, A. Broad 71— 5—76, W. Taylor 69—5—74, J. Taylor 68—6 — 74 ( w. Carruthers 62 — 12 —74. H. Carruthers 62—12—74, F. Jackson 50— 9—59. LAWRENCE Young Farmers The party of Young Farmers’ Club members from the Bay of Plenty was welcomed at lunch at Lawrence on Monday by the Mayor (Mr R. F. Batchelor), Mr G. W. Stuart (president of the local branch of the Farmers’ Union), Mr R. McCaw (local representative on the provincial executive), and officials of the local Young Farmers Clubs. Before proceeding to Alexandra, they visited the sluicing claims in operation at Blue Spur. Obituary The death occurred at Lawrence recently of Mrs Rosamond Browne, after a short illness. Born in Dunedin, she came to Lawrence at an early age with her parents, Mr and Mrs John Storry, who occupied first the Commercial Hotel and later the Railway Hotel. Following the death of her first husband. Mr James Ellman. at New Plymouth, she returned to Lawrence, and subsequently married Mr E. C. Browne, who pre-deceased her some time ago. She is survived by her only son, Mr Arthur Browne (Law-

rence), by her sisters, Mrs E. Tamblyn (Tauranga) and Mrs G. McStay (Dunedin), and by her brother, Mi John Storry (San Francisco). There passed away at Auckland on June 8 at the age of 77, Mrs Catherine Le,:lie, who was for many years a resident of Evans Flat. Her only surviving son, Mr William Leslie, is now in Australia. , One June 11, at Dunedin, the death occurred of Mr James Hewitt, who was well known locally by reason of the annual visits he paid to this district over a long period of years for the purpose of prospecting as a holiday bobby. Born at Palmerston on June 3. 1866, he lived some years at Rongahere, where he engaged in mining. He then took up the craft of violin 'making and repriring, first in Dunedin and later in Auckland. He secured many awards, including gold and silver medals at the New Zealand Exhibition, 1906-7. Among the many noted artists who used his violins was Kubelik. He is survived by his widow, Mrs B. Hewitt, of Dunedin. Tuapcka Collie Club Mr D. Murdoch (Brighton) will act as judge, at the forthcoming trials of the Tuapeka Collie Club. Mr D. H. Jones (Beaumont) has presented a special prize of one guinea, which will be awarded to the local competitor scoring most points at the trials Personal Miss Dorothy Leslie, of the Public Hospital, Waimate, is spending her leave with her mother. Mrs Leslie. Ross place. , . Mr and Mrs Moses Girvan returned on Monday from a tour of the North Island. ■ __ Mrs Norrie. Peel street, and Mrs Roberts, of Wellington, who has been staying with her for some weeks, left for Dunedin on Wednesday. Mr H. Milne, of Dunedin, spent his rnnual Lave with his parents, Mr and Mrs W. Milne, Lismore street.