CENTRAL OTAGO

Otago Daily Times, Issue 24530, 12 February 1941, Page 4

CENTRAL OTAGO

CLYDE Bowline Two Roxburgh rinks and one from Alexandra played the Clyde Bowling Club on Saturday. Clyde won one game against Roxburgh and lost the other two The scores were as follows! —Clyde v. Roxburgh: J. L. Davidson 31. L, McKnlght 11: R. N. Paulin 15. S. Crossan 19. Clyde v. Alexandra: H. E. Stevens 14, L. RavenWood 27. The champion fours competition will be played at Clyde next Saturday at 9 a.m. Croquet In the New Zealand Croquet Council cup match, played at Clyde last Wednesday. the home team was defeated, and only won one game. The following were the scores:—Mrs Mitchell and Mrs Jelley 26, Mrs E. Wood and Mrs J. Wood 19; Mrs Rattray and Mrs Williamson 26, Mrs Stevens and Mrs Holt 24. Singles: Mrs Mitchell 26. Mrs E. Wood 11: Mrs Jelley 20. Mrs J. Wood 26: Mrs Rattray 26. MrsStevens —: Mrs Williamson won by default. Fruit Season There has been a decided decrease in the output of stone fruit because of the colder weather, which has shortened the supplies going forward, making the work a bit lighter for the growers. Peaches, nectarines and plums are the principal varieties being packed at present Prices remain firm. Farewell Social A public social was tendered recently to Miss Bell, who was the matron at the Dunstan Hospital for a long period of years, and who has now resigned. Mr H. E. Stevens, chairman of the Town Trust, made a presentation to Miss Bell in acknowledgment of her services. Other speakers were Mr J. Ritchie, Mr W. Bringans, Mr T R. Robertson, and Dr R. E. Austin. Personal The Clyde School was reopened on Tuesday last without the services of Mr W. K. George, the headmaster, who has been In hospital In Christchurch for some weeks suffering from leg trouble which affected him during the New Zealand bowling tournament. Mr Miles is acting headmaster.

QUEENSTOWN Queenstown Borough Council The monthly meeting of the Queenstown Borough Council was presided over by the Mayor (Dr W. A. Anderson). In his monthly report, the health inspector reported that 125 household connections had been made with the sewerage system, and he urged that all non-resident property owners be notified that they should connect up as soon as possible. It was resolved that all property owners who have not done so be given till March 31 to install drainage. The council resolved to bring local hairdressing saloons under the provisions of the Health Act. The Dunedin Sunshine Club, which is running an excursion to Queenstown on March 8. was assured that it would be granted the usual concessions on arrival. The council agreed to facilitate arrangements for the screening in Queenstown of the picture “ One Hundred Years in New Zealand,” in response to a request by the National Patriotic Board. The various reports for the month were adopted. The matter of renewal of Indication posts to Ben Lomond was referred to the local tourist officer. Carnival Association The executive of the Queenstown Carnival Association met last week. Mr W. Wallace presided over a gpod attendance. The balance sheet showed a net profit of £ 132 16s. The principal workers were congratulated on a fine result. It was decided to allocate the profits to the relief of air raid distress in "Britain and the Spitfire Fund in equal amounts., This recommendation will be submitted to a public meeting on Wednesday, February Home Guard Over 50 members of the Home Guard paraded on Friday and received some valuable Instruction from Platoon Commander T. Lonsdale, who has returned from a refresher course at Burnham. Day Excursion Over 800 people came to Queenstown on Sunday from Invercargill and intermediate stations. Tlie day was fine and the excursionists spent the time pleasantly. CROMWELL Patriotic Committee The Rlpponvale Patriotic Committee held a meeting recently, when there was a good attendance of members. Tine financial statement for the past month showed a balance in hand of £lO 18s 6d. This was considered very satisfactory for such a small community, and it was decided to carry on activities. The last function, an old-time dance, had proved very successful, and it was decided to hold a similar function on February 22. Bannockburn Horticultural Show The Bannockburn Horticultural Society held its annual show in the Bannockburn Hall on Saturday. The show was very capably organised, and was a successful fixture. The flower section, was well up to former years, and competition in certain classes was very keen. In the vegetable section there were more entries than usual, and the quality was the best yet seen at this show. . This could be attributed to the favourable season experienced locally. The school and needlework sections were well up to former years, the general standard of exhibits being uniformly high. Entries were not quite so large as usual in the baking section, but the quality of the exhibits was good. The produce and sweets section was not strong, but the fruit section showed a marked increase. Cricket In the cricket fixtures on Saturday, Lowburn decisively defeated Cromwell, at Crorravell, by 247 runs to 57, For Lowburn, D. Wlshart was the principal rungetter with the good score of 112. Other double-figure scores were F, Willson 34. W Partridge 25, and B. Partridge 24.

to New Zealand, and they arrived in Auckland in 1906. He did relieving work at Khandallah, and a period of supply at Wadestown. later becoming minister of Brooklyn for about two years. In 1908 he was called to the Herbert-Kakanul charge, at which station he remained till his retirement in 1932. In 1925 he was honoured by the Synod of Otago and Sputhland by being elected Moderator. After his retirement he came to live in North Oamaru. where he took a kindly and practical interest in St. Paul’s and the bnanch church at Eveline OAMARU ATHENIEUM MEETING OF COMMITTEE Mr A. W. Woodward presided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Athenaeum and Mechanics' Institute on Monday night. Permission was granted Mr G. B. Stevenson to copy two photographs of early Oamaru on behalf of Dr Oliver. Messrs Martin (convener) and McDonald were appointed a Visiting Committee. The Book Committee reported the purchase of 34 books, and recommended the further purchase of 18 books. Ten sec-ond-hand books were received from England, It was recommended that certain periodicals be ordered. The librarian (Miss H. M..lronside) reported that in December a total of 60 books were put into circulation. The rolls were; Adults 508. intermediate 99, juveniles 133; a total of 740. Books and magazines issued totalled 6872. In January 48 books were put into circulation. The rolls were: Adults 510, juvenile 147, intermediate 105 Books issued totalled 3656

PERSONAL At the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery yesterday morning a motion of sympathy with the relatives of the late Rev. P. C. Rennie was carried. A minute of annreciation of his services was recorded. It was decided at the monthly meeting of the Oamaru Presbytery yesterday to send a letter of congratulation to the Rev. A. H. Nordmever M.P., on his elevation to Cabinet rank. Visitors to the Town Queen's Hotel.—Mr N. A. Zander, Miss B. Hunter, Miss J. N. Johnston, Mrs J. W. Clark (Wellington). Mr A. C. Dynes, Mr G. Drewltt, Mr R. King (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs J. D Gillan, Mr T. McAllen, Miss E. Pollock, Mr G. W. Wootton, Mr L, Cherry. Mr Crawford, Mr E. Mec Mr Nells. Mr Longridge (Dunedin). New Club Hotel.—Mr B. Burrows (Japan), Miss Burrows (England), Mrs W. Robertson (North China). Mr and Mrs F. W. Butcher (Poolburn). Mr R. N. Hood Mr G. Mfiler, Mr R. Scott. Mr R Chetwin, Mr O. E. Wood. Mr L. Dunn. Mr G. S. J. Read, Mr G. S. Capper. Mr E. J. Murray. Mr G. J. Robertson, Mr A. Tyrcll, Mr J. T. Dunn (Dunedin). Mr H, Bassett, Mr G. Miller (Timaru), Mr H. J. Gormley, Mr W. Rs Coles. Mr H. Tilley. Mr fe. Lord, Mr J. Lamb, Mr P. B. Cristlan, Miss T. M. Christian (Christchurch). Mr and Mrs W. Bassett (Wellington).

MIDDLEMARCH Flower Show The Strath-Taieri Horticultural Society itaged Its sixth annual flower show In the Mlddlemarch A. and P. Hall on Saturday. The show was opened in the afternoon by the president (Mr A Carruthers) before a good attendance. The proceeds of the show would be devoted to patriotic purposes, and Mr Carruthers expressed the appreciation of himself and his committee for the hearty support accorded the effort. The decrease of entries in the fruit and vegetable sections he attributed entirely to the disastrous season experienced in the district, but congratulated the exhibitors in the flower sections on their excellent showing, in spite of adverse conditions. The gladioli section was up to a particularly high standard. The premier gladiolus and premier bloom of the show. “ Obalinque,” was exhibited by Mr G S. Gillespie The following special prizes were awarded:—Burns Challenge Cup for most points at show J; Black, 68 points,l;; Mrs A Robertson and Mrs J. R. White, 06 points (equal) 2. Special, presented by Mr A. Carruthers for most Points in classes 6to 35: Mr J. Black Special by Mr G. S. Gillespie for best collection of cut annuals: Mr J. Black. Special by Mr J Black for gladioli, open to amateurs only: Mrs J. R. White. Mr A. Carruther. s special for most points in classes 52 to 84 - Mrs A Robertson. Mr L. Mitchells special for most points in decoration and floral sections: Miss Macaulay Mr Hunt s special for most points in children s section: Maira McGregor Mr A Car ruthers’s special for most points in veget Lbles Mr A J. Murdoch. Special for most ooints in fruit, presented by Mr L. MUchelk Mrs J Tisdall. Model garden Mmoetltlon(£l Is), presented by Mr compeuti j Murdoch: special mention by judge. Mrs Alister Robertson gWg RANFURLY Lawn Tennis Championships The Manlototo Lawn Tennis Association’s annual championship tournament was held on Saturday last at Ranfurly. The entries for all sections were up o the usual standard. Rain in the late afternoon delayed play for a short time. The results of the semi-finals and finals of each were as follows Men s Singles. Semi-final— Haig 7 defeated Leask 5, Mathewson 7. Harvey 6. Mathewson 3. Womens Singles. Semi final—Miss Alexander 6, Miss Harvey 2, Miss J. Harvey 6. Mrs Mathewson 0 Final—Miss C. Alexander 7. Miss J. Harvey 3 Men’s Doubles: Semi-final— Harvey and beaker 6, Seddon and Haig 3; Leask and Alexander defeated Bamfield and Rule. Final— Harvey and Deaker 9. Leask and Alexander 8. Women s Doubles Semi-final—Misses J. and C. Harvey 6, Misses Mathias and Thompson 3, Misses TV and C Alexander 6, Misses Arnott and Liddell 2. Final —Misses J. and C. Harvey 7. Misses T. and C. Alexander I. Mixed Doubles; Semi-final —L. Harvey and Miss J Harvey 6. R. Weir and Miss Liddell 2; Leask and Miss Alexander b, Deaker and Miss C. Harvey 4. Final— Harvey and Miss Harvey 9. Leask and Miss Alexander 7. The finals of the handicap tournament were also played on Saturday, the results being as follows:—Mens Singles: K. Weir (scr) defeated S. Leask (owe 30) 31—25. Women's Singles: Miss M. Ireland (owe 4) defeated Miss J. Harvey (owe 18). Women’s Doubles: Miss Francis and Mrs Borthwick won by default. Men’s Doubles: L. Harvey and C. Deaker (owe 18) defeated Rule and Barnsfield (owe 6). Mixed Doubles: S. Leask and Miss Alexander (owe 18) defeated R Weir and Miss Scott (scr). Next Saturday the B Grade championship tournament will be played at Rafurly. Mr Anderson, dentist, will visit Ranfurly again on Friday. February 21. Advt.