COUNTRY NEWS

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23689, 22 December 1938, Page 16

COUNTRY NEWS

WAIMATE Caledonian Sports The following are the handicaps for the amateur athletic events on the Boxing Day programme of the Waimate Caledonian Society:—loo Yards Handicap: R. A. Rodgers scr, W. J. Christenson ljyds, A. R. Cochrane I£, M. L. Crequer 3, W. L. A. Murphy 3£, N. A. Smith 4, W. Russell 5 A. J. Denny 5, M. J. O'Connor 5, R. B. Joyce 5, N. B. Masson 5„ R. J. Barry 6, F. O'Gorman 6, D. Lemon 6, D. J. O'Connor 6£, W. Lock 8, B. McKay 8, S. Lemon 9, H. Sadler 8, J. Glover 8, G. P. Kennedy 10. 220 Yards Handicap: R. Rodgers scr. G. E. M. McCausland 2yds, Owen McEames 3, G. Geddis 4, M. E. Pumphrey 5. M. L. Crequer 5, T. Harker 8, N. A. Smith 8, W. J. Russell 10, F. J. O'Gorman 10. D. O'Connor 11, C. F. Hanav 11, R. B. Joyce 12, N. B. Masson 12, D. Lemon 12, F. J. Strachan 12, A. J. Denny 12, B. McKay 14, J. Glover 16, H. Sadler 16, S. Lemon 16, C. P. Kennedy 18. 440 Yards Handicap: G. E. McCausland scr, OWen McEames syds, G. H. Geddis 8, M. E. Pumphrey 12, H. F. Shea 15, T. Harker 18, M. J. O'Connor 20, A. Rowell 20, D. Lemon 20, D. J. Connor 22, J. Strachan 25, G. F. Hanay 25, R. B. Joyce 25, H. G. Allchurch 25, F. J. O'Gorman 25, G. P. Penhale 30, M. Lock 30, B. T. O'Malley 35, A. Moore 40. 880 Yards Handicap: D. Shaw scr. G. H. Geddis syds, A. Aitkenhead 15, ,D. Squire 25, H. F. Shea 30, M. O'Donnell 40, G. McPherson 40, A. Rowell 40, W. J. Rendall 40, F. J. O'Gorman 50, H. Allchurch 50, F. Walker 55, G. R. Penhole 55, V. McKay 60, R. Martin 60, J. B. Woodward 60, A. Moore 70, W. L. Allan 75. Mile Handicap: D. Shaw scr, A. Aitkenhead 20yds, D. Squire 40, J. H. Miller 50, S. M. O'Donnell 70, H. F. Shea 70, G. McPherson 80, W. Young 90, J. W. Barry 90, H. Allchurch 100, F. Walker 100. V. McKay 120, A. Bateman 120, R. Martin 120, R. Coffey 135. W. L. G. Allen 150. High Jump: R. G. Stead scr, D. A. Kernohan 3in, A. Walker 3in, H. Cloake 6in, W. L. A. Murphy 7in. Hop, Step and Jump: W. J. Christianson scr, R. G. Stead Ift, A. R. Cochrane Ift 6in. B. Annals 4ft, H. Cloake sft, A. Walker sft, W. L. A. Murphy sft, J. Barry sft 6in. Long Jump: W. J. Christianson scr, A. R. Cochrane Ift, M. L. Crequer Ift 6in. R. G. Stead 2ft, B. Annals 2ft, W. Lock 2ft, M. J. O'Connor 2ft 6in, W. L. A. Murphy 2ft 6in, F. J. Strachan 3ft, A. Walker 3ft, H. Cloake 3ft. J. Barry 3ft, J. W. Glover 3ft 6in. Women's Long Jump: S. Oliphant scr, F. Hart 2ft, L. Brooks 2ft 6in, M. Pullen 3ft, J. Mcßae 3ft, M. Reid 3ft 6in, M. Rusbatch 3ft 6in. Women's 75 Yards: S. Oliphant scr, J. Mcßae 3yds, L. Brooks 3, P. Brosnahan 4, F. Hart 4i, P. Buckingham 5, M. Pullen 6, H. Clark. 6. Meg Reid 7. May Reid 7, J. Reid 7, A. Reid 7, M. Rusbatch 8. Women's 100 Yards: S. Oliphant scr, J. Mcßae 4yds, L. Brooks 4, P. Brosnahan 5, F. Hart si, P. Buckingham 6, M. Pullen *7. H. Clark 7J, Meg Reid Bi, May Reid BJ, J. Reid BJ, A. Reid 9, M. Rusbatch 10.

WANAKA The Weather Last week the weather in Wanaka was varied, the first few days being cold with intermittent showers. Towards the end of the week sunshine prevailed, and the week-end was warm and sunny. The growth this season has been exceptional, owing to the wet weather, and haymaking and shearing have been held up until this last week-end. Earthquake Shock The earth tremor was felt In Wanaka on Saturday morning at 5.30, and a later shock, less severe, occurred at 11/.20 the same morning. The first shake was the most severe that has been known to occur at Wanaka. No damage was done, but the shock lasted for 30 seconds, and trees and telephone wires received a severe shaking. Lawn Tennis A lawn tennis match was played at Cromwell on Saturday between the Wanaka and Cromwell Clubs. The result was a win for Cromwell after some closely contested games, the score being 10 sets to 6. Personal

J i )hn Hunt has "turned from Wellington, accompanied bv Sir William and Lady Hunt. Mrs J. S. Sinclair and family, of Dunedin are guests at Maungawera for the Christmas holidays. Mr A. C. Hanlon and Mr J. S. Sinclair are enjoying a holiday at Lake Hawea fishing. Mrs F. M. Faulks, of Wanaka, will leave to-day for an extended holiday in the South Island. Miss Niven returned to Dunedin this week.

Mr and Mrs Stanley Botting and family, of Dunedin, are camping on their section for the Christmas holidays.

Dr and Mrs Douglas and family will leave this week for a holiday in Oamaru.

Dr John Fulton, of Dunedin, is taking a locum for Dr Douglas during his absence.

Mrs Robert Fulton, of Dunedin, is the guest of Mr and Mrs Terence Bridgeman.

Swimming Club A meeting of the Wanaka Amateur Swimming Club was held on December 13. Mr D. Dickson (president) was in the chair.

Correspondence was received from the New Zealand Swimming Association advising that a team of women swimmers would be touring New Zealand to give instruction in swimming. A letter was received from the Alexandra Amateur Swimming Club advising that a party of swimmers from Dunedin who had previously arranged to be present at the Alexandra and Wanaka carnivals would not be able to come, owing to lack of accommodation.

Arrangements were made for the removal of the dressing shed to a new site, and for renovations to the shed.

Mr Bridgeman gave particulars to the meeting of the results of the deputation which waited on the Minister of Internal Affairs (Mr W. E. Parry) with a view to securing financial assistance for the swimming pool for the Wanaka Club and the arrangements for the "Keep Fit" Campaign.

tfANFURLY A. and P. Show Additional results in the Maniototo A. and P. Show, which was held on Friday of last week, are as follows: Competitions.—Best boy or girl rider (13 entries)—K. 'Duncan 1. B. Spence 2, Athol Manson 3. Maiden leaping competition (three entries) — Joyce McGill 1, F. Roberts 2. High jump, maiden (three entries)—F. Roberts 1, L. Tregonning 2. High jump, open (three entries)—F. Roberts 1, L. Tregonning 2. Polo contest (13 entries)—H. H. Duncan 1, G. Weir 2. Most points, sporting events—Joyce McGill and F. Roberts (equal), 9 points. Most points, hackneys—G. Weir. 31 points. Live weight, three fat sheep—B. Greer (4511 b 7oz) correct weight 4511 b. New Zealand Clydesdale Horse Society's medal for yearlings and two-year-olds—J. and J. Cromb's Newlea Nightlass No. 8251., Most points at the show (cup to be held for one year)—George Weir, 66 Doints. Lawn Tennis A special* challenge lawn tennis match for the Kennedy-Cook Cup was played on Saturday between Middlemarch (holders) and Naseby. Middlemarch retained the cup with ease., winning 15 of the 16 sets. Details are as follows (Naseby names first):—Men's Singles: Hargrave 2, Bray 9; Jopson 4, Duncan 9; Ferry 8, Watson 9; Moore 6. Gillespie 9. Women's Singles: Miss Stewart 6, Miss Arhott 7; Mrs Ball 2, Miss 'Beattie 7: Mrs Ferry 0, Miss Elliott 7; Miss Bingham 1, Mrs James 7. Men's Doubles: Jopson and Ferry 4. Bray and Duncan 9; Hargrave and Moore 9, Watson and Gillespie 7. Women's Doubles: Miss Stewart and Mrs Ball 3, Misses Arnott and Beattie 7: Mrs Ferry and Miss Bingham 0. Miss Elliott and Mrs James 7. Mixed Doubles: Hargrave and Miss Stewart 4. Bray and Miss Arnott 7; Jopson and Mrs Ball 4, Duncan and Miss Beattie 7: Ferry and Mrs Ferry 6, Watson and Miss Elliott 7; Moore and Miss Bingham 3, Gillespie and Mrs James 7. Totals: Middlemarch, 15 sets (122 games); Naseby, 1 set (62 games). ALEXANDRA < Christmas Choral Service; There was a large congregation at St. Enoch's Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening for the annual festival of Christmas'music. The choir, under the baton of Mr W. Bringans, choirmaster, rendered carols and appropriate anthems, and Miss Dorothy Ramsay sang the solo "Star of Bethlehem." An appropriate address was delivered by the Rev. H. W. West.- v "-'''.''f. ■■ Popular Choirmaster After the service at St. Enoch's Presbyterian Church on Sunday evening the members of the choir honoured their choirmaster, Mr W. Bringans, by presenting him with a gold-mounted fountain pen, suitably inscribed, as, a token of their esteem/ ~ ..,; ' 'Mr J. R. Earwaker, oh be half of- the choir, presented the. gift to Mr Bringans, and the Rev. Mr West thanked Mr Bringans for the great service he rendered as choirmaster. Mr Bringans suitably replied. Personal Mr Basil Robson. who has been Central Otago representative for the | Vacuum Oil Company for some years ! past, has been transferred to the North i Island, and will take up his new duties lin the New Year. ■ ..■,. ' ! Mr and Mrs C. J. Rivers are spendi ing their holidays in Alexandra. EASTERN SOUTHLAND Personal Mr J. Haigh, who has been Government meat inspector at the Gore Abat- ! toirs for the last five years, and who has been transferred to a similar position at Nelson, was honoured prior to his departure at a social evening organised by the Gore butchers. A presentation of a travelling rug was made by Mr J. J. Crawford, who made reference to the many improvements carried out at the abattoirs under the direction of Mr Haigh to facilitate the handling of stock and to bring the works more up to date. Several other speakers extended congratulations on having received promotion to Mr Haigh, who made suitable response. Angling The second competition organised by the Gore Angling Society in the series for the Roche Cup was held on the Pomahaka River in difficult conditions. The weather was fairly rough, with the result that only six of the 15 competitors weighed in. The competition was won by J. Hoffman, who secured 13 fish, which, with handicap, weighed 221 b 2oz. The following were: the details:—J. Hoffman (60 per cent.), 13 fish, 141 b 20z—221b 2a, 1; F. Hoffman (scr), 14 fish—lßlb 9oz, 2; G. Clifford (10 n.c), 8 fish, 81b 12oz —9lb 10oz, 3; C. Pawson (20 p.c), 5 fish. 41b 2oz—4lb 15oz, 4. MIDDLEMARCH Ex-pupils' Reunion The annual meeting of the StrathTaieri School Ex-pupils' Association was held on Saturday evening. Mr F. Schluter was in the chair. The secretary, Mr D. Guild, presented the annual balance sheet, showing a credit balance of £22. which was approved. The election of officers resulted as follows: —President Mr D. Guild; secretary. Mr J. Howell, jun.; committee—Mrs Schluter. Miss R. Guild and Messrs I. Schriffer, D. McKegg. M. Newman. T. Elliott, T. ' Tisdall, N. G. Newman, and F. Schluter. It was agreed to hold the annual reunion on Monday, December 26. A picnic will be held and a programme of sporting events presented in the afternoon on the school grounds, with a dance to follow in the evening. A. and P. Society The monthly meeting of the StrathTaieri Agricultural and Pastoral Society was held on December 14, the president (Mr E. Matheson) being in the chair. The schedule for the coming show on Easter Monday was revised, and an extra class for troop horse most suitable for mounted rifles was added to the light horse section. The Finance Committee was requested to submit a sketch of the proDosed alterations to # the hall for approval at the nextr meeting of the General Committee.

The Weather The weather is most unseasonable, and the man on the land is having a difficult time. Shearing is still being held up. and it is impossible to get on with hay making. Grain crops are very heavy, and the prospects for turnips were never better. The shortage of suitable farm labour is very acute in the district, and hundreds of acres of grass which ought to be cut for hay will have to be left. On 1.1 days so far this month 366 points of rain have fallen.