SOUTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23831, 10 June 1939, Page 19

SOUTH OTAGO

BALCLUTHA Rugby Sub-union At a special meeting of the executive of the South Otago Rugby Football Sub-unon a report from Mr T. Fox, referee in the Clutha-Crescent senior game at Kaitangata last Saturday, was received. Mr Fox stated that he had had to order off C. Muir. a Crescent player, for striking a member of the Clutha team. After hearing statements from members of the executive who had witnessed the incident, it was decided that Muir be placed on the " cautioned " list. The discussion was taken in committee. Inquest Concluded The adjourned inquiry concerning the death of Mrs Christina Margaret Hyslop, wife of Mr Archibald Hyslop. farmer, of Greenfield, was continued yesterday afternoon at the Hyslop homestead, Greenfield, before Mr A. E. Russell, district coroner. Constable John Mathieson, of Waitahuna, conducted the inquiry on behalf of the police. The first witness was Archibald Hyslop, husband of the deceased, who stated that on April 9 he was admitted as a patient at the Balclutha Hospital suffering from pneumonia. His wife was at home with their two sons anc 1 managed the farm with the help of neighbours. She was very worried about his condition. He returned home from hospital on April 23, but was then confined to his bed and his wife nursed him. She was very pleased at his coming home, but said that everything had been going on all right. On the evening of April 26 he was in bed when his wife came into the room about a-quarter past 9, and said goodnight. She then left his room and went into the boys' room. The following morning, not hearing his wife about. he told his son to call his mother. The son reported she was not in her room, «md after a search the lad went for his uncle. Witness could not account for his wife's body being found in the river. They had no domestic oi financial worries of any kind. He thought his wife's action might have been due to the reaction caused by his going to hospital and coming back home again. She was 43 years of age and had never complained. She left no message of any kind. William Hugh Hyslop, 18 years old. i son of deceased, said he had been at home with his mother from April 9 to 23, while his father was in hospital. His mother was worried about his father's illness, but everything on the farm was going well, and she never -omplained. When he looked in her room on the morning of April 27 the bed appeared not to have been slept in. Frederick Thompson, labourer, Clydevale, gave evidence regarding the search made for Mrs Hyslop and the eventual finding of the body. Constable John Mathieson said that when the body was found on May 15 there.were no marks of violence, and death appeared to be due to drowning. He had made inquiries and had found no domestic or other reason to show that the deceased might want to commit suicide. The coroner said there was no evidence to disclose how deceased got into the river, and the verdict would be one of "found drowned."

Clutfaa Presbytery The last meeting of the Clutha Presbytery was attended by the Rev. Comber, Winton, Cawley, Wardlaw, T. McDonald, Calder, Messrs W. I. Clarke, Stewart, Dent, Holland, and McSkimming. A memorial minute, expressing deep regret at the death of Dr O. Eaton in China, was read and placed on record. On learning of the death of two of the past ministers, the Revs. T. Tweedie and H. Blair, the Presbytery stood in silence. ■■■•■•■" _ ■ In the report from the Finance Committee, it was pointed out that the suggestions for a stipend based on the material needs of the minister and his dependents, etc., were impracticable. It would not be possible to work out what these needs were,, and if that principle were in force a man with a large family would find it dimcult to find a charge. The Boundary Commission reported on a very successful meeting of the managers of Lovell's Flat, Stirling, and Kaitangata to discuss the possibility of merging these three into two parishes The next move will be to meet tne congregations concerned to . see " there is any objection to the contemplated changes. • - , It was decided to hold at the next Presbytery a discussion on the problem of Prohibition, no-licence, and the early closing of hotels, etc. The moderator pointed out, tor tne benefit of members, that he had received advice from the Automobile Association that passengers (i.e., Bible class members for rallies) could be carried, provided no charge was made The Rev. T. McDonald made a report of the triennial visitation. Two matters which the session asked the Presbytery to consider were—(l) the effect of broadcasting church services on the evening service; and (2) tne effect of Sunday trains on church attendance. The finding was read, received, and apnointed to be read py the Rev/ R. E. Judson. After the luncheon adjournment a paper was given by the Rey SeFon the book " Christ and the World of Thought," by Dr D. Lamont.

MILTON To-day's Sports The onlv match to be played on the local ground this afternoon will oe between the Toko IV and High School teams. Toko seniors will meet Clutha seniors at Balclutha, and the Second Grade team will meet Union at Clarksville. The Toko and Clutha Third Grade teams will provide the early game at Balclutha. In ladies' hockey matches Milton A will receive a visit from Lawrence, Bruce A will play Waltahuna on the latter's ground, while Milton and Bruce B teams will meet on the latter's ground. Toko harriers will hold their weeklv run from Milburn, while for golfers a Four-ball Bogey Match will be played by those not engaged in the third round of the men's Knock-out Cup Competition, four pairs being left in. In South Otago Rugby three teamsClinton. Clutha and Toko—are level In the Senior Grade, while in Second Grade Clinton, with five wins, leads from Clutha (four wins), Crescent (three wins), Catlins (two wins). Crescent, having won all four games, leads from Clutha (two wins'and Toko (no points) in the Third Grade competition. High School heads the Fourth Grade competition with two wins, Crescent and Toko having one win each. St. John's Mothers' Union

At the monthly meeting of the St. John's Mothers' Union an interesting talk on the work of her husband (the Rev. W. J. Hands) and herself among the people of Suva was given by Mrs W. J. Hands, of Mornington. A vote of thanks was accorded the speaker. Men's Fraternal

The monthly meeting of St. Johns Men's Fraternal was held on Thursday evening. A very impressive address on "Impressions of "aly was delivered by Archdeacon Whitehead, of Dunedin, who made a tour of the Continent last year. During his stay in Milton the archdeacon was the guest of the Rev. A. J. T. and Mrs Fraser at the vicarage.