SOUTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 23894, 23 August 1939, Page 12

SOUTH OTAGO

BALCLUTHA Miniature Rifle Match Balclutha was successful in defeating Warepa in two grades in a match fired at the Band Hall last night, and being equal in one. In the aggregate, Balclutha won by 33, the total scores being: Balclutha 1102, Warepa 1069. Results:— A Grade.—Balclutha: R. Mcßride 75, V. Keach 73, S. Macdonald 79, C. Clode 76, R. Arbuthnott. jun., 77; average, 76; total, 380. Warepa: S. Webb 71, A. Webb 74, G. McQuade 71, L. Christie 70, M. Cross 69; average, 71; total, 355. B Grade.—Balclutha: L. Thomson 73, D. McFeeters 72, C. E. O'Hara 71, M. Anderson 78, T. Kennedy 70; average, 72.8; total, 364. Warepa: E. Milligan 74, E. Roberts 70, A. Gordon 68, E. Cross 79, H. Lee 73; average, 72.8; total, 364. C Grade.—Balclutha: J. Dippie 71, R. Chalmers 73, D. Sutherland 74, E. King 69, H. Henderson 71; average, 71; total, 358. Warepa: W. Ashley 69, A. Christie 76, R. McKerrow 62, W. McLaren 73. A. Copland 70; average, 70; total, 350. Valedictory , Prior to leaving Toiro, where they have farmed at " Corydon "• for many vears, Mr and Mrs D. Bringans were entertained at a social in Warepa Hall, when nearly every household in the district was represented. The evening was spent in dancing, interspersed with musical items. During an interval the chairman (Mr W. Benson) in a brief speech eulogised the departing guests, and presented them with a roll of notes, Mrs Bringans with a travelling rug and Mr Bringans with a case of pipes, and wished them every happiness in their retirement at Alexandra, where they intend to reside. Mrs T. P. Stewart, president of the Warepa Women's Institute and the P.W.M.U., spoke on behalf of the women of the district, and presented Mrs Bringans with a bouquet. Mr A. Ross endorsed the remarks of the previous speakers, and the Rev. T. McDonald also spoke in eulogistic terms of Mr and Mrs Bringans, who in replying expressed regret at leaving and appreciation of the many kind friends thev were leaving behind. Those contributing to the musical programme were Mrs E. Hughes (songs), Miss G. Cross (elocutionary items), Mr R. Hay (songs), Mr L. Copland (bagpipe selections). Mrs O. M. Cross was the accompanist. The music for ths dance was provided by Misses E. Mercer and A. Dovey, Mr B. Bassett (piano), Mr A. Copland (piano accordion), Mr L. Copland (bagpipes). Mr R. McKerrow made an efficient M.C. A happy function concluded with the singing of "Auld Lang Syne." Flooding at Paretai The flood blockage at Paretai still continues and several hundred acres are affected. It is believed that the water has backed up in consequence of a blockage at the mouth of the Koau branch of the Molyneux, causing the Puerua to overflow its banks and spread over the lower portion of the Otanomomo settlement. The low state of the Molyneux revealed a huge sandbank blocking the Koau mouth, and it is said that a man on horseback nearly succeeded in crossing what was formerly a wide sheet of water. MILTON Representative Hockey The following players have been selected to represent South Otago in the matches to be played at TaylorPark. Milton, on Saturday against Otago:— A Team—Misses M. Caskie (Clutha), J. Wethey and L. Goss (Milton) M. Carruthers (Bruce), K. Clements (Kaitangata), C. Landreth (Owaka), D. Ferguson (Kaitangata), M. Kean (Owaka). R. Newbigging and J. Morris (Milton), G. Holden (Kaitangata) and L. Holden (Milton). B Team. Misses E. Lulicrap (Bruce), D. Littlejohn (Milton), C. McKeach (Bruce), M. Fagg (Bruce), L. Martin (Milton), E. Cuff (Milton), L. Burn (Milton), H. Race >. ; (Kaitangata), J. McAra (Owaka), June Morris (Bruce). L. Jenkinson (Kaitangata) and another to be selected> The B Grade game will commence at 1-45 p.m. Salvation Army Anniversary The concluding function in the round of festivities in connection with the celebration of 55 years' work by the Salvation Army in Milton was a public concert in the Coronation Hall on Monday night. There was a good attendance of the public, and the lengthy programme by local performers was enthusiastically received. Captain E. O'Keefe, local officer of the Army, officiated as chairman, and the bulk of the programme was contributed by the Milton Municipal Brass Band, augmented for the occasion by five members of the Balclutha Band. The audience sang " Glory Song," and the chairman offered up a short prayer. A selection by the band was followed by Scripture reading, and variety was added to the programme by the following:—Vocal solos by Miss Phyllis Martin, the Rev. J. A. Daglish and Mr H. G. McClymont; recitations by Mrs Mark Dale and Miss Cathie Lowery; violin solos by Miss Mary McHardy; pianoaccordion solos by Mr W. Taylor; snappy items by the Rhythm Boys (two accordions, ukelele and drums), while a quintette of ladies' voices (Misses M., I, and W. Crawford. J. Sheat and L. Keinan) also provided two songs. Prior, to the presentation of the final number by the band, the chairman pronounced the benediction. The accompaniments were played by Mrs C. Keinan and Mr W. Taylor.