SOUTH OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24261, 1 April 1940, Page 10

SOUTH OTAGO

BALCLUTHA Rugby Football The annual meeting of the South Otago Rugby Football Sub-union was held on Saturday night, Mr U. Walker (president) occupying the chair. Before proceeding with the business' the delegates stood in silence for a minute as a mark of respect to the memory of the Prime Minister. The annual report showed that the sub-union had experienced a very successful season, but the balance sheet revealed a deficit for the year of £53 10s Id. No contributions had been received from the Otago Rugby Football Union, which had assisted the previous year wtih a grant of £24. Travelling and entertainment expenses amounted to £44 13s 9d, which was higher than the previous year, the fact that two representative games were played away contributing to the increase. Had times been normal, the position could have been corrected during the coming season; but, owing to the war and its attendant difficulties, it would be necessary to seek financial assistance from the Otago Union if football in South Otago was to remain. The accident benefit scheme showed a credit of £73 15s 9d to be carried forward. The chairman moved the adoption of the report and balance sheet, and Mr E. Richardson seconded, the motion being carried. Reporting on the meeting of country delegates with the 0.R.F.U., the chairman said it was made clear to the parent body •that the sub-uniOns needed financial assistance, and the delegates asked the union to approach the New Zealand Union for a grant for country football, to be distributed as the Otago Union thought fit. A motion moved in accordance with notice by the Clutha delegates that the minute passed on April 7, 1937 —“ That only one member from each club be elected to the Management Committee be rescinded, was on a vote defeated, the majority being of opinion that there was nothing to justify going back to the old system whereby senior clubs had two delegates on the Management Committee and juniors one. Messrs J. Blair and A. A. Cook waited on the sub-union as delegates from the Tahakopa Club, which sought admission to the South Otago body. The Clutha Club sponsored the application.—After a brief discussion, it was decided to admit the club to full membership. Office-bearers for the current season were elected as follows: —President. Mr U. Walker (re-elected): vice-presidents. Messrs Tinsley and N. Gallagher: "treasurer, Mr U. Walker (re-elected): auditor, Mr J. Murray; secretary, Mr R. W. Culbert (re-elected): Management Comittee —Messrs J. R. McNoe. E. M. Richardson G. K. McKenzie, A. E. Lock, A. A. Cook: delegate to Referees’ Association, Mr Lock; delegate to 0.R.F.U., Mr U. Walker (reelected). It was decided that the transfer rule be waived this season, provided the captains of opposing teams were agreeable to substitutes being played when teams were a player or two short. All players from outside clubs, however, had to have their clearances, which would go through the union in the ordinary way.

Clubs were given permission to play unofficial matches before the opening of the fixtures on April 27, nominations of teams to be in by April 20, when the draw would be made. Lawn Tennis

A representative match, South Otago v. Eastern Districts of Southland, was played on the Balclutha courts on Saturday in rather dull weather. The home team won all the Men’s Doubles and the visitors two out of three of the Ladies’ Doubles. In spite of a slight drizzle that had set in, the match was continued with the Singles, of which seven were finished and three were in progress when the rain became too heavy, and the match had to be abandoned. At the close of play the South Otago team had won eight sets (102 games) to Eastern Districts’ five sets (69 games). Bowling The annual Champion of Champions Singles Competition under the auspices of the South Otago Bowling Centre was played at Balclutha on Saturday. Six nominations had been received, but unfortunately the Owaka candidate failed to put in an appearance and a bye was necessary. The result of the competition was a win for P. Prescott, of the Kaitangata Club, who played J Montgomerie (Balclutha) in the final. Some good bowling was witnessed, the play generallv being of a good standard. Details:— First Round.—J. Montgomerie (Balclutha) 22. G. Stewart (Warepa) 12; P. Prescott (Kaitangata) 19, J. Walla (Stirling) 6; J. Campbell (Milton) a bye. Second Round. —Montgomerie 13, Walls 9; Campbell 27, Stewart 8. Prescott a bye. Third Round.—Walls 27, Stewart 4; Prescott 21, Campbell 13: Montgomerie a bye. . _ Fourth Round.—Prescott 31, Stewart 7: Montgomerie 18, Campbell 10. Final.—Prescott 23, Montgomerie 16. The South Otago Bowling Centre’s Pairs tournament was also held on Saturday, when 36 pairs took part. Kaitangata. Milton, and Stirling greens were used, the section ties and finals being played on the Kaitangata green. It was a most enjoyable day, and all taking part had good conditions to play under. The winners turned up in a pair from the Kaitangata Club, a Milton rink being runner-up. Aggregates;—Milton green: Devanney and Cessford, three wins each. Kaltangarta green: Section I—Purvis, Jefferson, and Wilson, three wins each: section 11, Mathewson, four wins. Stirling green: Section I. Pennell and Neill, three wins each; section 11, Wilson and Cuff, three wins each Final; Pennell 13 beat Cult 12. A Sudden Call

Mr Parker McKinlay. of Benhar. a wellknown resident of the South Otago district, died suddenly on Saturday afternoon while attending a wedding breakfast at Balclutha He was seized with a paralytic stroke, and died while being conveyed to the hospital. Mr McKinlay had been proposing a toast, and when he sat down he remarked to Mr Peter McSkimming, who sat near him. What did I say? ” and then collapsed in his chair.

MILTON Cricket Final The final for the South Otago “ Knockut ” Cricket Cup was played on Saturday at Owaka between Owaka and Milton A. Owaka won by 35 runs. The home team batted first and was dismissed for 77 runs, Bowie, Kerr and Weir sharing the bowling honours for Milton. In a bad light Milton A could only score 42, Brownlie .taking full advantage of the conditions to secure seven wickets for seven runs. Milton B and Kaitangata met on the latter club’s ground on Saturday, the game being won by Milton by 49 runs. Batting first, Milton made 149, W. Woods being top scorer with 46. L. Wybrow scored' 37 retired, H. Collings 28, and A. Vidal 16. Parker (four for 42) was the most successful bowler for Kaitangata. Kaitangata scored 100, towards which McLean contributed 39. Parker 13 and Crowe 12. Wybrow was in good form with the ball, securing six wickets for 38. Bowling

The final of the Handicap Doubles Tournament conducted during the season by the Milton Bowling Club was played during the week-end, H. Munro and R. Alexander (handicap 8). winners of section I, defeating H. Wilkinson and M. Davanney (handicap 7), winners of section 11. As a result of three heads being “ burnt," the game finished in practically total darkness, and after a very even game Alexander’s pair won on the last head by five points. Sudden Death

The death occurred suddenly last Thursday evening at her residence, Spenser Hospital, of Nurse Charlotte Marryatt. Born at Milton 62 years ago Miss Marryatt was the eldest daughter of Mrs M. W. Marryatt and the late Mr H. M. Marryatt. She was educated at the Toko High School, and after being in business for some years she entered the nursing profession, and in 1914 established the Spenser Hospital In partnership with the late Nurse Rachel Anderson, On the death of' Nurse Anderson about eight years ago Nurse Marryatt continued to carry on the hospital, which she conducted successfully until her death. With Nurse Anderson, Nurse Marryatt some years ago adopted Mane and Ernest Gabltes, twins born at the hospital. She is survived by her mother, five sisters and two brothers. The funeral on Saturday was largely attended the services at the house and graveside being conducted by Canon J. C. Small and the Rev. S. T. Nlcholls. TAHAKOPA Farewell to Soldiers There was a good attendance at a function held in the Tahakopa Hall on Thursday night, when Privates D. and A. Pullar were tendered a farewell. Mr C. G. Martin, one of the oldest residents in the district, on behalf of the residents, presented each of the two brothers with an engraved wristlet watch. Mr J. Stoddart replied on behalf of Privates D. and A. Pullar. Women’s Patriotic Committee The Patriotic Committee formed by women in the Stuarts—Papatowai district has been busily employed carrying out patriotic work. A flag appeal was made, and a number of parcels made up and forwarded. At present the members of the branch are engaged in knitting balaclavas and gloves for the soldiers.