SOUTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23886, 14 August 1939, Page 12

SOUTH OTAGO

BALCLUTHA RUGBY FOOTBALL The final for the Second Grade Rn"hv banner was played between, Clutha and Clinton on the Balclutha Show Ground on Saturday before a fair attendance. Fine but cold weather prevailed, and the ground was in good: order. The teams were very evenly matched, with the Blacks (Clinton) showing greater initiative. From a scramble on the Red line Miller scored for Clinton, but the kick at goal failed. Before the sr'ill closed Clinton added three more points (a penalty goal by Wilson) and Hanley cleverly potted a goal for the Reds, who had rather the worst of the spell, which closed with the score 6—4 in favour of the Blacks. In the second soell the plav was much faster, and at times went from one end of the' field to the other with great rapidity. Three times in succession the Reds took the ball to the line at the eastern end of the field, and each time the Blacks cleared splendidly. In one Red attacking rush Hanley, kicked high and was following up but J. Wilson cut in and took olav right to the Reds' line. T. Hansen led another rush to the Black line, and Keach got possession and kicked a very neat field goal. This gave the Reds a two-point lead, and so it remained until the whistle blew for time. Although the score (B—6) gave the 1939 banner to Clutha, it was generally conceded that on the dav's plav the losers had given the better exposition of football, but thi field goals had more than equalised that. Mr T. Fox was +v e referee. Knock-out Cup Competition ' In the Senior Grade knock-out competition between Clinton and Star that followed the junior grade banner final, a very poor display of football was given. Star arrived three men short, and three Clutha Second Grade players (Hanley. Shirley and Melvm; filled the gaps. In the first spell the play was characterised by a number of forward rushes, in which Willocks and Barnett. showed up for Star, and • the Orr brothers for Clinton. The spell ended without a score by either side. In, the second spell Clinton scored nine points, made up of two penattv goals kicked by "Johnny" Hoy. fujl-back. and a try scored by McLachlan, to Star's nil. Mr D. Inglis was the referee.

Another Snowfall After a decided fall in the temperature ori Saturday afternoon, snow fell on Saturday night, but fortunately the fall was not a heavy one. In the early morning it lay to a depth of an inch on the flat, but by afternoon had melted away except in shaded spots and oh the hills, which still bore a light covering. It is believed there will be a considerable loss of stock on the higher country, like upper Hillend. where the fall was much heavier, v Old-established Store Sold

The Romahapa general store, which was conducted for a number of years by Mr Marcus Jackman, and latterly 'by Mr J..A. Frasef. has been purchased by Mr Stuart Latta. of Balclutha. and his brother Mr Alan Latta. of Tahakopa. who will take over, at the end of this month. Mr S. Latta '<! well and favourably known locally, where he has been employed by Messrs William Guest and Sons. Ltd. During his. residence in Balclutha he has taken an active interest in sport, and has been secretary of the brass band and of the South.Otago Coursing Club, and this season has successfully coached the Balclutha Third Grade Rugby team. Mr Fraser. who intends going into retirement, has also been' known as a " good sport." He was a leading supporter of the old Romahapa Football Club, ohp-.time; premiers in South Otago. and during his years at Komahapa has been an enthusiastic supporter of the Port Molyneux Cale-, donian Society, '"'; Basketball '/- There were no basketball games here on Saturday. Kaitangata B defaulted to Clutha B. and High School C defaulted to Kaitangata A. " MILTON FIREMEN FORGATHER About 25 firemen, ex-firemen, Fire Board members, and representatives of various brigades met.in the spcial hall of the Milton Fire Station on Saturday night, when opportunity was taken suitably to recognise the services of the two principal officers of the Milton Volunteer Fire Brigade, who have resigned. Superintendent W. H. Wells has been a member of the brigade for a period of over 30 years, and has recently purchased a grocery business at Timaru, and will leave for his new sphere on Thursday. Deputy-superin-tendent J. R. Wilson has 27 years of fire-fighting service to his credit. Prior to the function, the new deputysuperintendent (Mr E. J. Gibb) and Senior Foreman R. Burleigh visited the homes of the two officers and presented crystal bowls to Mrs Wells. and Mrs Wilson as tokens of the esteem in. which they are held by brigade members. Deputy-superintendent Gibb presided at the function at the station, and there, were also present representatives of Gore, Balclutha, Lawrence, and Mosgiel Brigades. After honouring the Loyal Toast, Foreman Burleigh proposed the toast of " The. U.KB.A.. and in reply Foreman L. Wallis (Gore), as representative of the Accident Assurance Society, stated that the society was run by the U.F.B.A. for the purpose of improving the lot of firemen injured in battle, but unfortunately several brigades in the southern district had not joined up with the. society. The present year was an unfortunate one.for the society, as a large sum was being paid out to rnenibers. principally a s the- result of the number of fires, in the North Island. Deputy-Superintendent J. R- Wilson, an ex-president of, the U.F.8.A.. also replied. He said that the conference and demonstration next year would be conducted by the Petone Brigade, and that the Government nad agreed to make the usual grant towards the prize fund, and also to issue gravellingpasses. The executive of the U.F.B-A. was a live body, and looked after the interests of the smaller brigades as ' well as the city brigades. The late Inspector Hugo had always maintained that it was not inefficiency on the part of the brigades that was responsible for the large number of fires in New • Zealand, but the reason was that the 'general public had not been educated 'to realise the risk, and » was through Vis efforts that fire prevention week ■fwd been instituted, with the resultant "living of hundreds offounds \\ The toast of "M Ron Fire Board Wps proposed bv Fireman L.D.Mit- & and renlied to bv Mr L. M Scott, cfiairman. of the board, who detailed thi, relationship of the-board to the l"ifede. Messrs U, Walker (the mem-beri>-ith the longest service) and H.,. E. ipnsome (secretary and an .original member of the Milton Brigade) also re otSer toasts honoured were:— "SVulfern Districts Fire Brigades' AssocMtioV Secretary T. Hansen^ and VepliecU to by Superintendent UeUs (president). Foreman Wallis (secretary) Md Fireman J. Mitchell (treasurer J:IH Visiting Brigades." DfwtysimerinWndent E. J. Gibb. with, renlies^byWesenJatfyes>#•*« R Various ; brigades .present: "Milton Borough, Council." .Foreman BuHeigh-Mr U. Walker; VThe Ladies." Fireman C. Kepoel- Press": and The Chairman.",'

-Presentations At a suitable interval the chairman performed th> nleasant task, of mailing a presentation to Superintendent Wells of a gMd wristlet watch from the brigade members and friends and referred to thcV sterling cualuies of too recipient and the '.tactful maimer in

which he looked after the interests of his men. He expressed regret that the guest of honour had found it imperative to give up his post, but wished him and Mrs Wells long life, health, and prosperity. VPresenting a leather-encased shaving outfit to Deputy-superintendent Wilson. Foreman Burleigh referred to the excellent service rendered by the recipient, and the thorough knowledge he possessed of the workings of'the U.F.B.A. and Southern Districts' Association. ' * ■ ',. Mr U. Walker, as the member of the Milton Fire Board with the longest service, then presented Superintendent Wells with a silver-mounted toilet set and Mr L. M. Scott, chairman of the board, presented Deputy-superintend-ent Wilson with a handsome afternoon tea set; Both speakers referred to the loss suffered by the brigade by the • resignations of the two principal'officers. Mr Scott said that during "the past 15 years Milton had the lowest fire loss, per head of population. Others who spoke were Superintendent "R. McCutcheon (Balclutha),. Superintend dent J. White (Mosgiel), Foreman L. Wallis (Gore), Fireman H; A. Fleming (Lawrence) and Mr W. Kirby. The last-named, an ex-member' and the oldest citizen present,, stated that it would be hard to replace such selfsacrificing men. He also referred to the kind hospitality which was alwayi to be met in the home of the two retiring officers. ••' ; ~'v. In his reply Superintendent wells returned thanks for the kindly references and the gifts to Mrs Wells and himself. He hac 1 always done his best for the brigade and residents during his lengthy association with the; firefighting service, and he returned thanks for the willing assistance given by members. He was going to strike out on his own and would necessarily be compelled to give up brigade work, in his dealings with the Fire Board he had never had any request turned down. He would carry away with mm pleasant memories of his association with Milton. • ■ .'."',. , ; ■•'.. After returning thanks on behalf, of Mrs Wilson and himself Deputy Superindent Wilson referred to the, good times he had had with the brigade. He thanked members for giving- him the opportunity to attend the annual conferences of the U.FJB.A. -and Accident Society, of which he was a past,president When he was first appointed field secretary at the demonstrations he little thought that he .would have , an unbroken service, of 24; yeafsln the position. If he could be of assistance to the brigade he would be prepared to give of his time and experience. The speaker concluded by paying a tribute to the superintendent, who. never left the town without telephoning.his intentions.- • ' ' •'->■ -'•J:-.r- :';;.''- i : -£& Interspersed between the toasts several of those present rendered ; very acceptable,items: Son.gs were sung. by. Messrs .L. M. Scott, '.and R. and items on the pianp-accordiqn were contributed, by Mr J, LMeWm. The gathering concluded. shorUybefbre midnight with' the singing, of ; TAuld . Lang Syne." V: : <:.;:;. '>■_,;■:_ v \

Personal >;••'■ , ,/.";, .■:'■,'-:■-; ■ At the social-evenirie held atMUton Fire Station oh Saturday nightreference, was made-to the illness-of Fireman W,; Mllligan. and it,was deeided that.aletter.of sympathy with the hope,,expressed that he* would ; make a speedy: recoyety. . „, , k .« Rugby Football ~- - A drawn game, 6 'points the result of the match'between Toko arid Crescent Second Grade-teams^at, Kaitangata on Saturday.' Owing to the strong counter-attraction ,™_ Du riedin, bqth clubs experienced difficulty m fielding teams. . :■- ••;•/..";'" ' Women's Hockey, "* .■" J ' ' The final of the South Otago Women's Hockey Association's shield fixtures, played at Kaitangata on,Saturday between Milton A and Kaitangata, Winners of the northern and southern divisions respectively,. resulted in a win for Milton A by three;; goals to one../ Church Bazaar • ' ,-\, . During the past month or so a carnival has been conducted m Milton-by the St. John's Church .Ladies' and Girls Guilds, and it was brought ot a ,suc-, cessful conclusion on Saturday night at the church annual bazaar. ■ Prince Walter (Mr W. Fagg), the ladiesV guild candidate, was the winner over'Prince Peter (Mr P. Farrell), the girls' guild candidate. There was a large crowd present for the crowning ceremony- ; on Saturday night, Mr A. Gregspn officiating as chancellor and Mr H. Fagg.as official recorder.- Mesdames Vidal and Sumpter acted as matrons of honour for the King and Mesdames Hughes , and Haynes carried out similar duties for Prince Peter. ■ ; -j The two-days', bazaar, commenced on Friday, proved as successful as any .01 its predecessors, and the sum. of approximately £l5O was raised. by_ the effort. Mrs I. C. Wdal and Mrs D. JSumpter were president and secretary respectively. Following were the .stalholders:—Produce stall. Miss J. Far Fell and Mrs A. Gregson; delicatessen— Mesdames A. F. Wethey, W. George and C. Hitchon; fancy—Mesdames 1.-C. . Vidal, N. T. Mirams and W.. Sligo,. " well-worth" Mesdames J. G- Leckie and D. J. Sumpter; sweets—Mesdames J Hughes, F. Haynes and R, Courts;girls' guild, Mesdames W. McLean and G. H. Clark; Christmas tree, Mrs M. E. Paul: Crusaders, MrsJV. Fag&.tea rooms—Mrs J. Powley, Misses G. Vidal, M Baird and J. Wethey;. competitions, Messrs E. Gabites and W. Wethey. \ : Magistrate's Court * A sitting of the Court was held last Wednesday, over Which Mr R. C Abernethy, S.M., presided. 1 LICENSING BREACH John McCann. . farm % ,labourer> Crookston, was charged with carrying ■ liquor into a no : licence districts without an order. He was further charged with keeping liquor hr his motor car for another person. The defendant wrote pleading, guilty to both charges. —Constable Blamires, who prosecuted, stated that a dance was .being held ; in Tapanui. and outside the,hall he found the defendant with some companions in his car. .He, admitted bringing the liquor frPnr Rae s Junction without an order and also y admitted that' it was not hfe .baudr* stating that he had Tapanui for. a friend Constable , Blamires, asking the magistrate j to treat the offences as serious, added, that, in spite ■of warnings, a numberof young men attended dances and . stored liquoy in their cars and made nuisances of themselves.—The .accused - was convicted arid fined £2.;with.eosts ' (£l 2s). on each charge. : civil cAses ; ; -'.v.:^.;};.. Judgment by!default was, given #»r the plaintiffs in the following casesjrW. P. Wylie v. Robert James, claim £3 12s 4d. for goods supplied, with, costs (£1 9s 6d); W. P. Wylie v. lan Allison,, claim £7 3s sd, for .goods supplied, with costs (£1 16s rßd). Brownlie Bros. v. Maurice Kitto claim £2 Bs, for goods supplied, with costs (£1 13s 6d); BrownUe Bros. V. Alex- '- McGibbon, claim £2 os4d. for motor . hire, with costs (£1 9s6d);'David Pratt v. B Sellars, claim £1 12s 6d. ~ for repairs. ' with costs ;< 12s)-, Dayi.d..: Pratt v. Alex. McGibbon. £3. -for, repairs, with costs (£.l 7s Wyhe's \ Garage, Ltd., v. R; A. SimmondsV (Burnham). claim £8 13s 6d, for iriotor car hire, with costs (£1 155*..6d)!. P. Dolamore v. A. TothUl.(Lawrence), claim, £B7 19s 4d, for groceries.supplied, with costs (£4 13s 63).. •' ■ /