COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23687, 20 December 1938, Page 16

COUNTRY NEWS

EASTERN SOUTHLAND Lawn Tennis , The Eastern Southland lawn tennis club competitions were continued on Saturday afternoon in ideal weather. The following were the results:— A Grade.—Playing at Wyndham, the home team had an easy win over St. Andrew's by 14 ! sets (119 games) to 2 sets (69 games). At the Citizens' courts, Citizens deieated Gore by 12 sets (106 games) to 3 sets (56 games), one set being unplayed. B Grade.—Playing on the Anglicaa courts, the home team beat Mataura by 9 sets (108 games) to 7 sets (92 games). St. Andrew's beat St. Patrick's No. 2 by 12 sets (103 games) 10 2 sets (49 games). Gore defeated Wyndham by default. Rifle Shooting The annual teams' match between the Gore and Tapanui Defence Rifle Clubs was fired on the Gore Club's range at McNab on Saturday afternoon in fairly good conditions. The teams consisted of 10 men a-side, the scores of the first eight counting, and the ranges were 300, 500, and 600 yards. After a close contest the Gore team ran out victorious by seven points. The top score for the, day was registered by W. D. Milne (Gore), who. scored a possible (35) at 300 yards, 33 at 500 yards, and 32 at 600' yards;a total of 100. W. Graham (Tapanui) was second with a total of 99. The following were the results:Gore.—W. D. Milne, 35, 33. 32—100; A. Williamson, 28, 34, 31—93; C. M. Wilson, 32, 30, 31—93; F. Norton, 31, 32, 29—92; G. Bain, 31, 33, 28—92; J. Catto, 32, 32, 28—92; H. Redman, 31, 29, 3d—9o; P. R. Mallon, 31, 31, 28— 90. Total, 742. Counted out: A. .Falconer, 28. 33, 26—87; P. Hay, 30, 32. 24—86. Tapanui.—W. Graham, 34, 33, 32--99; P. Edgar, 31, 29, 32—92; J. Black, 32/; 34, 26—92; R. Barclay, 30, 28, 33 91; "W. Kirk, 29. 31, 31—91; A. Gow, 29, 32, 30—91; W. Hancox, 29, 30, 31— 90; G. Scott, 29, 29, 31—89. Total, 735. Counted out:rC. Clement, 28.-31. 2887: J. Dickison. 26, 33. 25—84. Cricket The second round of the Eastern Southland Senicr Grade Cricket Competition was commenced on Saturday afternoon. The conditions favoured the batsmen, but the scoring was not as high as was expected, and in most of the matches the bowlers were oi< top. Gore had a. comfortable win over Tapanui at the Hostel grounds by a margin of 67 runs. The home team batted first for a total of 174 (Macara 90, O'Shea 39; Mills five wickets for 72 runs, Rodger three for 50), and Tapanui replied with 107 (Collett 23, Herbert 20, Robinson 14; Kerr six wickets for 33 runs, Dey two for 22). Celtic defeated Heriot-Edievale at the Gore Hostel grounds by 39 runs in a remarkably low-scoring game. Celtic batted first for a total of 100 (D. Agnew 34, Southern 28; Caffell six wickets for 21 runs, Patterson two for 29), and Heriot-Edievale was dismissed for 61 (Caffell 14, Green 13; Taylor seven wickets for 25 runs i). Agnew two for 31). At Waikoikoi the home team was narrowly defeated by Wyndham by four runs. Wyndham compiled 86 (Marshall 20 not out, Giles 14; P. Crawford five wickets for 37 runs, G. McCall five for 32), and Waikoikoi replied with 82 (G. McCall 46 not out; Giles nine wickets for 23 runs). Playing at Pukerau, Mataura defeated the home team by 216 runs to 64. The following were the Junior Grade results: Celtic 165 (McKinnell 43, Shore 40, McCartney 15, Jones 15; Baston five wickets for 42 runs, Brash five for 76) defeated Knapdale 54 (Gernmell 14;. McKinnell seven wickets lor 18 runs, Shore two for 48). Mataura 79 (McGowan 30, Folster 31; Findlay four wickets for 27 runs. J. Findlay four for 28) defeated Wyndham 32 (Maslin six wickets for 16 runs. Folster four for 10). WAITAHUNA Cloudburst Damage A cloudburst took place over the Mount Stuart district on Thursday last week. A torrential downpour suddenly comenced about 4 o'clock in the afternoon, and newly-worked paddocks suffered badly, surface soil in many cases being washed into the gullies. All low-lying ground was quickly inundated. The railway line also showed the effects of the downpour the gravel being" washed away in one part, and the sleepers and lines being left bare. The rain, however, ceased as quickly as it started. Earthquake Tremor An earthquake shock, lasting about 13 seconds, was experienced in Waitahuna on Saturday morning at 5.25. Houses trembled and pictures and dishes rattled, but no damage was reported. Another slight shock was felt at 11.35 p.m. School Break-ups . The break-up ceremony of the Waltahuna School took place on Thursday last week. The chairman of the School Committee (Mr W. Cameron) was in the chair. The children presented a programme of songs and recitations The Rev. A. J. Wardlaw addressed the children, and Mrs W. Cameron presented a book to each child. The only special prize (the dux medal) was won by Michael Williamson. A presentation was made to Mrs McLintock, who has taught in the school for the last 18 months, and who has recently resigned. The break-up ceremony of the Wai- • tahuna Presbyterian Church Sunday School was held on Sunday morning. The Rev. A. J. Wardlaw presented a book to every child in the Sunday School, and a card to every child on the cradle roll. The Young Worshippers' League cards were presented as follows:—Four years' attendance: M. Abernethy. M. Bateman, A. Bateman. P. and M. Matheson, Stephen Abernethy, Stewart Abernethy, Stanley Abernethy an& D. Bartlett. Three years' attendance: R. Sell. Two years' attendance: V. Henry and K. dimming. One year's attendance: N. Bateman and E. Abernethy. QUEENSTOWN Clay Bird Shooting ■d The Wakatipu Gun Club held its championship meeting during th-3 week. The conditions were 21 biras* off the 18 yards mark. The winner was R. J. Buckham, who broke 20 birds out of 21, most of them with the first barrel. Lloyd Veitch was second with 18 breaks, all with the first barrel. The next best scores were:— K. C. Buckham 15, J. Edgar 14, N. Smith 13. Queenstown Borough Council At a special meeting of the Borough Council held on Thursday the Mayor (Mr W. H. Overton) presided. A letter was received from the New Zealand Standards Institute advising the early completion of several parts of local body by-laws, and asking for an indication of the number of copies required. A suggestion was received from the Queenstown Progress League that the streets be cleared o: all rubbish early on Christmas and New Year mornings. Attention was also drawn to neglected lawns and footpaths.—Referred to the chairman of the Works Committee. Permission was granted to local churches to hold open-air services after the usual church services on Christmas and New Year Days. A. S. Quennell. vice-president New Zealand Master Plumbers' Association, sought information regarding the sewerage 'scheme, to report to theforthcoming conference at Auckland. —Particulars to be supplied by the town clerk. The director of the South Island Travel Association (Mr J. J. W. Pollard) advised that this body would issue a guide to Central Otago, giving information about Queenstown, and asking for the council's co-operation —To be advised that publicity was given Queenstown in the Progress League's booklet recently issued.

Communications were received from the Under-Secretary, Department of Internal Affairs, with regard to the council's collection of historic photographs and their suitability for inclusion in centennial publications.—lt was decided to ask the director to view the photographs and to give all possible assistance. J. W. Robinson applied for the lease of section 19 (Adelaide street) at a rental, of. £l. per annum.—Usual lease granted. It was decided to purchase 10s worth of Health Stamps in reply to a circular letter received from the postmaster (Mr F. W. Bailey). A deputation from the Queenstown Football and Cricket Clubs and the Railway Cricket Club waited on the council. The deputation considered that the council's proposed repairs to the pavilion were inadequate, and the "clubs were prepared to find their share of the cost if the council would consider the erection of a new pavilion.— It was decided to hold the matter over pending a further proposal from the clubs. The chairman of the Works Committee reported on various works carried out during the month. The chairman of the Lighting Committee also submitted a report. j Cr Fix reported that his committee recommended the council's joining the National Library Association. The first consignment of books would arrive in February.—Agreed to. extension of library hours to be arranged by the committee. . It was agreed that, in the absence of the Mayor, the Deputy Mayor (Cr W. A. Anderson) be authorised to sign cheaues on the -district; fund account. Accounts amounting to £245 5s 3d were passed for payment. Before the close of the meeting, the Mayor extended greetings to the members of the council, the staff, and ratepayers. CROMWELL Cricket • In the association cricket fixtures on Saturday Cromwell A met Excelsior B at Cromwell and-was defeated by 193. runs to 132. For Excelsior B, Mount was top scorer with 71. and for Cromwell A, Ryan (42), Leeson (35), and Harvey (16) were chief scorers. ■'•''! Lowburn met Clyde at Lowburn, and the match resulted in a draw, Lowburn making 202 for five wickets (declared) and Clyde at stumps having lost nine wickets for 137 runs. For Lowburn, F. Partridge played a good innings for 90, and M. Partridge (34). Henderson (30 not out), and Caskie (24) also put up useful .scores. For Clyde. O'Reilly, with 77. was the principal scorer. . Earthquake Shocks . During the past week several earthquake shocks were experienced locally. On Tuesday there were two visitations, the first at 5 p.m. and the second at midnight. The first shock, although a fairly, long tremor, was not very pronounced, and the second shock was fairly light. The shake appeared to have a north to south motion. On Saturday, also,- further shocks occurred, the first at 5.20 a.m. being probably one of the most severe experienced here for many years. The tremor, which appeared to be east to west in direction, lasted for over a minute, and was widely felt by local residents, who were considerably perturbed at the manner in which buildings shook to the accompaniment of the rattling of windows and crockery. Minor shocks occurred throughout the morning and later in the day, at 4.30 p.m. and about midnight, two slight shocks were experienced. These, however, were very slight compared with the first shock in the early morning. Lawn Tennis In the lawn tennis fixtures on Saturday Cromwell defeated Wanaka at Cromwell by 10 sets (109 games) to 6 •sets (97 games). The Weather The weather during the past week has - continued to be most unseasonable, with rain falling practically every day until Saturday, which was fine and summery. Conditions over the weekend were more settled, with a prospect of fine weather. Early Peaches A few consignments of early peaches have already gone forward from the Lowburn district, and it is expected that peaches will go forward from ', the Ripponvale district this week. The absence of any sustained spell of hot weather has made the maturing of early peaches a little later than usual. CLYDE Croquet The Clyde and Cromwell Croquet Clubs played their second match on Wednesday, the local women winning only one game of the six. Scores (Cromwell names first):— Doubles. —Mesdames Mitchell and Jelley 26, Mesdames George and Hanning 15; Mesdames Hardy and Rattray 26, Mesdames Aitken and Davis 21. Singles.—Mrs Mitchell 26. Mrs George 9; Mrs Jelley 26. Mrs Aitken 24; Mrs Hardy 26, Mr s Hanning 21; Mrs Rattray 23, Mrs Davis 26. Horticultural Society Mr T. R. Robertson presided over a meeting of the Horticultural Society held on Friday night. The secretary reported liberal responses to his appeals for donations, and stated that he intended making personal calls in the outlying districts, the president and Mr H. E. Stevens undertaking to do the town. The following were appointed judges, subject to their consent:— Flowers, Mr R. Kinnaird; fruit, Messrs Williams and Nottage; vegetables, Mr S. A. Stevens; cookery, Mesdames A. Scoular and G. Naylor; industrial, Mrs H. E. Stevens; juvenile, Mr A. Milne. . The stewards were reappointed, the president to fill any positions left vacant by removals. The show will be held on February 11, and the season promises to be a favourable one for fruit, flowers, and vegetables. Children's Treat The annual treat for children provided by the local branch of the W.D.F.U. was held in the Town Hall on Friday, when some 130 children were entertained. Santa Claus. distributed toys to all the children. During the evening opportunity was taken by the* division to make a small presentation to Mr W. Gye for his services as doorkeeper at any local functions. Change of Hotel Property Mrs Niall, of the Commercial Hotel, has sold out to Mr Young, who will take over the hotel at the end of January. Tar Sealing The long-looked-for tar-sealing of the main street of Clyde has been completed as far as the bowling green The footpaths are to be-.done immediately, and when finished, the dust nuisance should be done away with for this summer. School Vacations The local school closed on Friday for the annual holidays; Mr George (headmaster), accompanied by Mrs George and Miss Clark, left on Saturday. High school students arrived home on Saturday night. A number of the boys will be occupied on the orchards during the holidays. LAWRENCE Cricket In the South Otago Cricket Association's Finlayson Cup Competition on Saturday, Lawrence beat Waiwera. the competition leaders, by 87 runs on the first innings. Lawrence made 136 (J Cavanagh 40, J. Stuart 24, B. Percy 20 R. Cotton 14, R. Hancock 10). Waiwera replied with 49 (J. Anderson 10) and 45 for six wickets (J. Dunn 10). Bowling for Lawrence in the first innings, R. Hancock took four for 16, J. Stuart six for 24, while in the second innings R. Cotton took two for 10, J. Palmer one for six, and B. Percv one for five. Bowling for Waiwera the wickets were secured by D. Gent, W. Nealc, L. Dunn, R. Nichol and J. Anderson.

OMAKAU School Concert The annual concert of the Omakau School was held on Wednesday evening. The various items, which included short plays, folk dances, action songs, and topical hits, were well received. During an interval the chairman of the School Committee, Mr C. E. Wellington, thanked all those parents and friends who had supported the school .during the year, and stated that as a result of the function the funds of the school would be considerably augmented. ' A number of improvements to the school and grounds had been effected during the year, and the school was now thoroughly up to date. The school was now supplied with a wireless set, and improvements were being made to the grounds. He appealed to parents to support the recently-estab-lished secondary department, which would provide a matriculation course. The Rev. C. E. Tylee, chairman of the Omakau Progress League, also spoke, and complimented the children on their excellent performance. . The league had in hand the formation of swimming baths, which would be of immense benefit to the school, and he asked parents, to give the project their active support. On Thursday a picnic was held in the school,grounds, when a programme of races was staged for the children. The Earthquake The earthquake was distinctly felt at Omakau on Saturday morning, the shock lasting about 20 seconds. Another slight tremor of brief duration was experienced about half an hour later. The Weather The weather during the past week has been cool and changeable, with several showers. Although there is an abundance of pastures as a result of the rain, the broken weather has not been welcomed by those engaged in shearing operations. Since Saturday, however, the weather appears to be more settled. Grants to Sports Bodies "•As a result of the visit to Omakau of.the Bay of Plenty Rugby team last season, aiprofit of £6s' was made,"and it has been decided to distribute this amount as follows:—Show Committee *S£ ™provements to the grounds), £2O;. Matakanui Football Club, £10; Swimming Club, £10; Progress League, £10; Cricket Club, £5; Lawn Tennis Club, £5; Bowling Club, £5. Personal A recent visitor to, Omakau was Mr F. W. Penlington, formerly Chief Postmaster at Dunedin, and now residing in Wellington. Mr Penlington, who is well known in the district, spent a week here renewing old acquaintances. Cricket The following are the present. positionsof the :■■ teams in the Vincent , Cricket, Association's competition:— Excelsipr A, 10. points; Lowburn, 9; Excelsior B, 8; Omakau, 7; Cromwell A, 6; Cromwell B, 4; Clyde 2. The Omakau team had a bye on Saturday. Lawn Tennis In the lawn tennis B Grade competition Becks beat Omakau at Omakau on Saturday by 8 sets (107 games) to 8 sets (89 games). Results are as follows (Omakau names first):—Men's Singles: T. Milburn 4, R. Dennis 9; F. Donnelly 2, J. Hamilton 9; J. Lucas 5, D. Armitage 9; R. Innes 9, G. Hamilton 3. Women's Singles: Miss M. Oaten 7, Miss E. Armitage 2; Miss P. Jeffs 7, Miss W. Kane 4; Miss J. Oaten 3, Miss Pat Mee 7; Miss J. Scorgie 2, Miss Kath. Mee 7. Men's Doubles: Milburn and Donnelly 5, Dennis and J. Hamilton 9; Lucas and Innes 9, Armitage and G. Hamilton 6. Women's Doubles: Misses M. Oaten and P. Jeffs 7, Misses E. Armitage and W. Kane 5; Misses J. Oaten and J. Scorgie 2, Misses P. and K. Mee 7. Mixed Doubles: Miss M. Oaten and T. Milburn 9, Miss E. Armitage and R. Dennis 8; Miss P. Jeffs and F. Donnelly 9, Miss W. Kane and J. Hamilton 8; Miss J. Oaten and J. Lucas 0, Miss P. Mee and D. Armitage 9; Miss J. Scorgie and R. Innes 9, Miss K. Mee,and G. Hamilton 5. • . At Oturehua, Ophir beat Oturehua by 11 sets to 4, one set being uncompleted. '••ferr? ; ;TAP«ip>V-'-' : --- : ; Bowling Ideal conditions prevailed on Saturday, when the bowling competition match was played at Tapanui between Gore A and the local club. After a close game the visitors won by a majority of eight points. Scores (Gore names first):—Mitchell, Abel, Blackler, Harvey 22, Haigh, Mockford, Grant, Lischner 18; D. Garrick, Gray, Anderson, Caverhill 24. D. Robertson, Hubbard, Wright, Buchanan 20; J. Garrick, Johnston, Craig, Preece 18, Carroll, Crawford, Cockerell, Smith 18. Totals; Gore 64, Tapanui 56. Poultry Clud A meeting of the Tapanui Poultry and Produce Club was held last week for the purpose of considering a notice of motion that, owing to insufficient support, the club be wound up.. The president (Mr J. W Jarrold) presided. Mr M. McAuley, in formally moving his motion that the club be wound up, stated that for some years the club had been steadily going back. They had started the 1938 season with over £4O, and on the annual show had lost approximately £2O. In view of the poor door takings for some years it was evident that the public had lost interest and did not want the show. He was sorry to see the show go out of existence, but he thought it better to disband whilst in a position to meet their financial obligations rather than wait until they were in difficulties. Mr W. H. Lusk seconded the motion, expressing regret that no younger members had come forward that evening to assist in carrying on the club. The chairman also expressed regret that it had become necessary to wind up after 50 years' existence. After other members had spoken (he motion was carried. It was decided that after all obligations had been discharged the cash assets be presented to the Tapanui Cottage Hospital for the purpose of erecting a propagating house; and that all trestles, table tops, timber, etc., be handed over to the Tapanui Horticultural Society, and that the president take charge of the books.