SOUTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23805, 11 May 1939, Page 19

SOUTH OTAGO

BALCLUTHA RUGBY SUB-UNION RECLASSIFICATION OF TEAMS A special meeting of the executive of the South Otago Rugby Sub-union was held on Tuesday night. Mr U. Walker (president) was in the chair. C. Muir was granted a transfer from Beaumont to Crescent. It was decided that the Union Club be asked to put its ground in order and to provide line flags. Clubs were asked to forward grading lists by Monday night next. It was decided to hold a tournament for South Otago clubs only on June 5 (King’s Birthday), four grades and the primary schools to be catered for. It was decided to write to West Otago Sub-union asking that the match with South Otago be played on July 8. Messrs Walker, K. McKenzie and N. Gallagher were appointed selectors. The president reported that he had viewed the Union-Catlins match last Saturday, as instructed, and he was of the opinion that both were Second Grade teams, and neither was fit for Senior Grade. It was decided that these teams be transferred from Senior B to Second Grade. A question was asked what would be the position if these clubs secured new players who were too heavy, and an assurance was given that any new player would have to be graded on his merits. Mr Richardson reported that Star wished to play Second Grade. If this was granted C. Barnett had agreed to stand down, as he realised that he was too heavy to play in this grade. It was pointed out that Star had 12 of last year’s senior team, and the union could hardly be asked to regrade so many players. If this was done other Second Grade teams would drop out, as Star was too heavy a team to play against.—Mr Richardson said that, although these men had played senior last year, they were not really senior E layers, and if the club was not put ack to Second Grade it would not play, as it could not replace the men referred to.—lt was decided that Star be graded senior, the president and members expressing the hope that the club would reconsider its decision and assist the union in keeping the game going. The president referred to statements I made that the financial affairs of the union were in a muddled state. In fairness to the executive and officers of last year and the delegates present I at the annual meeting, he said he felt that this statement should be refuted. He repeated the information given at the annual meeting that, while the accounts were kept in an incorrect manner, there was no doubt that all the funds were accounted for, and the funds of the union were now in a better position than for at least three years. He made this explanation in : fairness to all concerned, i Saturday’s Matches Owing to the regrading of Union and Gatlins, a new draw for the Second Grade has been made. Saturday’s fixtures, therefore, will now be as follows: Senior.—Toko v. Clinton, at Clinton (referee, Mr Ivan Stewart); Crescent i v. Clutha, at Balclutha (referee. Mr T. Fox). Second Grade—Clutha v. Gatlins, at l Owaka (Mr A. Gawn); Clinton v. I Crescent, at Kaitangata (Mr H. Jackman); Union v. Toko, at Milton (Mr C. Williams), ] Third Grade.—Clutha v. Crescent, at Kaitangata, at 1.30 p.m. (Mr JHansen). MILTON Hockey As a result of the Milton and Bruce Hockey Clubs having entered second teams in the northern division of the South Otago Association’s competitions, a new draw has been necessary. Saturday’s matches will be: Lawrence v. Waitahuna, at Waitahuna; Bruce A v. Bruce B; Milton A v. Milton B. Obituary The death of Mr Thomas Lyndon (Lyn) Kennard took place suddenly at his residence in Chaucer street, Milton, on Tuesday afternoon. He was bom at Milton in 1879, his parents being Mr and Mrs James Kennard. He was educated at the Toko District High I School, and on completing his education entered the butchery trade. After a few years he joined the firm of ! Graham and Kennard, blacksmiths. On i the retirement of the former partner, i Mr Kennard took his sons in as partners, and the firm of Kennard and Sons is well known in the district. In his younger days Mr Kennard took a keen interest in athletics, being a fine . runner. Later he turned his interest 1 to bowling, and was secretary of the Milton Bowling Club for several years. He was a Past Master, of Lodge St. John, and also, a Past Grand of the Loyal Lodge of Oddfellows. In 1904 he married Miss Emma kitchener at St. Peter’s Church, Caversham. He i is survived by his wife and an adopted son. The funeral will take place at the Anderson’s Bay Cemetery, Dunedin. to-morrow. TAUMATA Miniature Rifle Shooting At the weekly shoot of the Taumata Miniature Rifle Club S. Robertson won 1 the gold button, registering 77 “ off-the--1 rifle.” The silver button was won by i B. Peterson. The highest scores were: S. Robertson 77, B. Peterson 75, A. I Miller 74, W. Taylor. S. Smith 73, A. ] Broad 72, J. Taylor 71, I. Carruthers 69. E. Brown 66. and B. Osborne 62. CLINTON Presbyterian Church Jubilee 1 The jubilee of the Clinton PresbyI terian Church was celebrated during ! the week-end. On Saturday a social ; gathering was held, when many oldtime members and adherents from all Earts gathered, and were welcomed y the present minister, Mr Judgson, and Mr J. A. Roy, M.P. The jubilee services on Sunday were taken by the Rev. Mr Riddle (moderator of the assembly), assisted by i the Rev. W. McNeur. of Pleasant Point. The feature of the celebrations. in the opinion of many, howi ever, was the old-time soiree held on Monday evening. A choir augmented by many members of the choirs of former days gave a notable performance. which was thoroughly enjoyed. The speakers, who were mostly of the “ old brigade,” were also in great form. In fact, so eloquent were some as they related the history of the church that the chairman threatened that he would curtail the speeches in order to conclude the meeting before midnight. •One speaker named a large number of faithful workers of the church in bygone days, but made special mention of Mr James Cockburn, who for 45 years had been a worker and leader in the various ordinances of the church. He made the suggestion that a brass tablet to his memory should be placed in the church.

TAPANUI Rifle Shooting The first cup match of the Tapanui Defence Rifle Club was fired on Saturday. Although the light was not good, overcast conditions prevailing throughout the shoot, some good scores were registered. The following were the scores:—Rodger 31, 33, 34—99; P. Wylie 32, 31. 27—98; Kennedy 31,25,30 98; A. McDonald 33, 31, 32—98; Edgar 30. 31, 32—97; Hancox 30, 33, 31—97; Kirk SO, 33, 31—96; Scott 31, 33, 30—96; Black 34, 31, 30—95; Gow 27,, 33, 31—94; Sim 28. 34, 31—94; J. H. White 22, 33, 29—91; Bowman 28, 29, 24—90; J. McDonald 21, 31, 32—87; C. White 26, 25, 23—86. Range prizes were awarded to J. Black (300 yards), C. Kennedy (500 yards), and K. Rogers (600 yards). Farmers’ Affairs

There was a gathering of some 50 farmers at a meeting held on Monday evening, when Mr F. Waite, Dominion vice-president of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, delivered an address of vital interest to the man on the land, and also outlined the work of the Dominion Executive. Mr Stuart Sim, of the Otago Provincial Council, was in the chair, and extended a cordial welcome to Mr Waite and Mr T. L. Macdonald, M.P. At the conclusion of the address the following resolution w'as carried: 11 That we have complete confidence in the Dominion Executive of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union, in their approach to the Government to reduce the high costs now pressing on -the New Zealand farmer,”; A committee comprising Messrs S. Sim, I. D. Revie and G. M. Love, was appointed to investigate the average prices for farm products in this district. Mr Macdonald spoke and said he was pleased to be present to hear the problems of the farming community 1 outlined, as he felt a duty to keep in touch with the rural world. EASTERN SOUTHLAND Farmers’ Union I The annual meeting of the Gore Sub--1 executive of the New Zealand Farmers’ : Union was held on Tuesday, Mr R. L. i Reid presiding over a good attendance of members. Before the adoption of ' the annual report and balance sheet, the chairman reviewed briefly the . activities of the branch during the j year and intimated that the credit 1 balance stood at £45, The election of : officers resulted as follows: —President, ; Mr R. Gumming; vice-president. Mr J. A. Johnston; secretary, Mr S. C. Bow- ] mar? executive—Messrs R. L. Reid, D. Dickie, H. E. Bacon and J. Gumming; auditor, Mr J. Gumming; delegate to the Southland Sub-executive, Mr R. Gumming; delegates to the provincial conference, Messrs R. Gumming and J. A. Johnston.

Freezing Works Licence That a large meeting of Southland farmers should be held to discuss the question of issuing an extra freezing works licence for the province and that a vote should be taken on the matter bv farmers of the province was the opinion expressed by Mr D. McGill at a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Gore branch of the New Zealand Farmers’ Union prior to the annual meeting of the branch on Tuesday. A motion that it be a recommendation to the Southland Executive to convene such a meeting did not meet with the approval of the meeting, and the motion lapsed for want of a seconder. A short discussion on the question was opened by Mr R. Gumming, who contended that it would not be in the interests of the Farmers’ Union if it reopened the matter, Mr Gumming was supported by Mr S. C. Bowmar, who pointed out that the matter had been fully investigated last year, and when the facts had been placed before the Special Committee the members were convinced that little could be achieved by securing an additional licence. It had been revealed to the Special Committee that there was only one works in the Dominion where the charges were less than at the Southland works. It was admitted, and everyone was aware, that the Southland works made money, but the profits had not been made, as many people thought, at the expense of the farmers. Several other members spoke on the question, and as no seconder could be found Mr McGill's motion lapsed. Cricketers’ Function

The trophies won during the 1938-39 cricket season in Eastern Southland were presented at a social function in the Gore Soldiers’ Club Rooms on Saturday evening. A large. attendance of representatives of district clubs was present, and Mr A. N. Mac Gibbon presided. A short toast list was honoured, and at an interval Mr MacGTbbon presented the trophies to the successful teams as follows;-—Championship Shield, Gore; Runners-up Cup, Mataura; Wyndham Cup (Junior Grade), Gore High School; Mac Gibbon Cup (Junior Grade), Celtic. Responses were given by Messrs O. B. Dey (Gore), L. G. Townsend (Mataura), J. A. Currie (Gore High School), and R. McCartney (Celtic),